Astra 3000 Series User manual

INSTALLING YOUR DOOR CLOSER USING FITTING JIG AST9003 (No Supplied)
Retaining Plate
DOOR
FRAME
DOOR
Locking nut
Turn anti-clockwise to
decrease snap action or
clockwise to increase
snap action
Threaded
Rod
3000 SERIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ADJUSTING THE DOOR CLOSING SPEED
Once installed, the closing speed may be adjusted.
A closing speed adjustment pin is located inside the body of the closer, above or below the fixing link.
The closing speed can be altered by opening the door to 90˚ and turning the adjuster pin with a
small flat screwdriver clockwise to decrease speed or anticlockwise to increase speed. When
adjusting the closing speed, please be aware that very slow settings may effect the performance of
the closer. It is recommended not to set a closing speed of less than 6 seconds.
For Declaration of Performance see www.astradoorcontrols.com
ADJUSTING THE SNAP ACTION
Prior to installation
The closer latching is factory set to give 5° of snap action.
Remove the small locking nut on the threaded rod at the
end of the body.
Using a small flat screwdriver turn the threaded rod
anti-clockwise to decrease or clockwise to increase the
‘snap action’.
After adjustment always replace the locking nut prior to
installing the closer in the door.
Offer up the fitting jig to
the door leaf with the lip
on the knuckle side of the
door just below or above
the middle hinge. The
centre line should always
be 22mm from the
knuckle side of the door.
Remove the retaining
plate. Ensure that it is
kept in a safe place in
case it is necessary to
remove the closer from
the door at any time.
Installing the closer the
wrong way will result in
failure and is not covered by
any warranty or guarantee.
Note: The ‘Astra England’
stamp may be upside down,
depending on the handing
of the door.
Fix the plate onto the
door frame making sure
it is exactly in line with
the other plate.
Insert the body of the
closer into the door leaf,
with the retaining plate
facing you, and screw fix.
Cut out the area required
to house the fixing plates
on both the door leaf and
the door frame.
Drill out a centre hole
15mm diameter to a
depth of 10mm.
Mark the top and bottom
edges level and square
across to the door frame.
Mark a centre line 22mm
from the knuckle side of
the frame.
Drill the hole for the
closer body using the
auger bit. Do not drill to
excess, the door control
should be a snug fit.
Fix using 4 screws.
Cert No 5893
ISO 9001
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• After fitting the door closer these instructions and the retaining plate should be
kept in a safe place and referred to before any work on the door is carried out.
It is dangerous to remove the closer plate screws without first placing the
retaining plate in position.
• ou are advised to use an approved installer when fitting or removing this
product. It is potentially dangerous to remove or tamper with this product.
• Poor ventilation and limited air flow may, like other closers, affect the
performance of this closer. A suitable latching device may help door latching,
but we accept no liability for the performance of the closer in these
circumstances.
• It is important that the door hinges and associated fittings are correctly
installed and do not affect the ability of the closer to close and latch the door.
• All doors must be fitted with a pair and a half of fire tested EN1935
approved hinges.
• The door closer is designed to open to a maximum of 105° when installed
with the centre line of the plate 22mm from the hinge edge of the door.
When installing the closer in a thicker door the centre line of the plate must
remain at 22mm from the hinge edge to allow for 105° opening.
• Do not fit in conjunction with rising butts or parliament hinges. Hinges with any
projection greater than 10mm will result in a reduced angle of opening
• The screws supplied are not necessarily the appropriate screws for the
installation. It is the installers’ responsibility to ensure correct fixing is applied.
Piloting holes too large for the screws could result in the door closer pulling
out of the door and the frame.
• It is essential that fixing plate centres are exactly in line with each other when
the door is closed and each plate is recessed flush into the door and frame.
The gap between the fixing plates when the door is closed should be no
greater than 5mm and no less than 3mm.
• Please refer to the website www.astradoorcontrols.com for installation video
and advice. Fitting jigs and auger bits are available from approved stockists
and Astra Door Controls Ltd.
Astra Door Controls Ltd, Preston PR2 5AP, England www.astradoorcontrols.com
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLATION
3000 SERIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cert No 5893
ISO 9001
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