Interior Exterior
In
Swing
Exterior
Out
Swing
LATCHING
SPEED VALVE BACKCHECK
INTENSITY VALVE
CLOSING
SPEED VALVE
SPRING POWER ADJUSTER
(1/4 ALLEN WRENCH)"
Size of Door
Regular &
TJ Mounting (Approx.)
Equivalent
Closer Size
DC8200 SPRING POWER ADJUSTMENT CHART
2 4 (712)
2 6 (764)
3 0 (915)
3 6 (1067)
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1-5
5-8
8-13
13-15
3
4
5
6
2 6 (764)
3 0 (915)
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2 6 (764)
3 0 (915)
3 6 (1067)
4 0 (1219)
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Spring Power Adjustment
DC8200 Size 1 thru 6 Adjustment See Chart
All DC8200 closers are factory set at an approximate
Adjust closer as necessary for door size using this chart.
Readjustment may be required to suit prevailing conditions.
Size 3.
Locate spring power adjuster from Illustration below
Backcheck Intensity Valve
Turn valve COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to reduce backcheck
or CLOCKWISE to increase backcheck. (Backcheck should
be set to give a soft cushioning action, not a sudden stop.)
To Adjust Hold Open (A1 Option)
Open the door to desired position and tighten the hold open
screw firmly (For RH application, turn screw on underside
CLOCKWISE. For LH application, turn screw COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE.) Place the hold open dial over the hex head
of the bracket screw so that one of the slots in the dial is
directly over small screw hole tapped in bracket. Seat the
dial tightly over the bracket. INSERT DIAL SCREW AND
TIGHTEN SECURELY.
Latching Speed Valve
After closing speed has been obtained, turn latching speed valve
CLOCKWISE to SLOW latching or COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to
SPEED latching for last 2 to 5 of door travel.
NOTE: Set combination of CLOSING and LATCHING speeds to
between 3 and 7 seconds Use of door by handicapped,
elderly or small children may require even greater
closing time.
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Closing Speed Valve
To adjust speed of door closing from fully open to a position
2 to 5 from closed, turn Closing Speed Valve CLOCKWISE
to SLOW closing, COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to SPEED
closing.
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Delayed Action Valve
Turn valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW closing, COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to SPEED closing. Delayed action may be
adjusted from 20 seconds to 90 seconds, depending on
degree of door swing. Delay occurs at the beginning of the
door closing cycle from fully open down to 70°, where the
closing speed valve then begins its control.
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Option
M-71
Plastic Cover
(Standard)
(1/8 Allen Wrench Provided)
(1/8 Allen Wrench Provided)
(1/8 Allen Wrench Provided)
Date Stamp
(on end of closer)
MM-YY
HOLD OPEN
SCREW
DIAL
DIAL
SCREW
80-9380-8000-152 Rev. 09/06
OPTION M71
DELAYED
ACTION VALVE
Insert is removable.
Place in unused opening.
2-7
7-11
11-15
15-17
Spring Power Adjustment
No. Full Turns Clockwise
Parallel Arm
Mounting
8
MM = Month
YY = Year
DC8000 Installation Instructions - Closer Adjustment
Slip cover over closer.
Hold tightly against QUIK-INSTALL® Bracket surface.
Secure on each side with 6-32 x 1/4 PBHMS screws."
Installing Cover
