International Door Closers 44CI Series User manual

LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND
INSIDE
OUT SIDE
INSIDE
OUT SIDE
RIGHT HAND
REVERSE BEVEL
LEFT HAND
REVERSE BEVEL
DOOR HANDING
US STANDARDIZATION PROCEDURE
C.W. = CLOCKWISE
C.C. W = COUNTER CLOCKWISE
PLEASE NOTE: TURNS REQUIRED ARE APPROXIMATE BECAUSE OF
VARIOUS DOOR CONDITIONS AND LOCATIONS. YOU MAY HAVE TO
FURTHER ADJUST SPRING TENSION TO SUIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
CONTROL RANGE
DOOR HANDS DETERMINED
FROM OUTSIDE
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44CI Series
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Standard Mount
(Pull Side)
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Top Jamb Mount
(Push Side)
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Parallel Mount
(Push Side)
DOOR
CLOSER
SIZE
MAXIMUM DOOR WIDTH FULL TURNS OF POWER
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
EXTERIOR
(SWING OUT) lNTERIOR 44CI
1 28”(0.71m) 32”(0.81m) 7 C.C.W
2 32”(0.81m) 36”(0.91m) 4 C.C.W
3 36”(0.91m) 42”(1.07m) 0(PRESET)
4 42”(1.07m) 48”(1.22m) 5 C.W
5 48”(1.22m) 54”(1.22m) 10 C.W
6 54”(1.37m) 58”(1.47m) 15 C.W
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION AND
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING ANY DOOR CLOSER.
CLOSING SPEED
CONTROL SCREW
C.C.W
SPRING POWER
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
BACKCHECK
SCREW
LATCHING SPEED
CONTROL SCREW
C.W.
(Page 1 of 4)
Back Check
Closing
Slow
Fast
Latching
Slow
Fast
Increase
Decrease
1
2
3

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44CI Series
Door Opening: 120°
STANDARD INSTALLATION
CLOSER MOUNTED ON DOOR PULL SIDE
1” 3”
1 15/16” *10 13/16”
*1/8”
1”
2 Holes for #14
All-Purpose or 1/4-20
(M6x1.0) Machine Screws
4 Holes for #14
All-Purpose or 1/4-20
(M6x1.0) Machine Screws
(25.4mm) (76.2mm)
(49.2mm) (274.6mm)
(3mm)
(25.4mm)
*6 1/4”
(158.8mm)
2 1/4”
11/16”
(17.5.mm)
11/16”
(17.5.mm)
(57mm)
This drawing shown LEFT HAND DOOR. For RIGHT
HAND DOOR should be installed in symmetry.
4
PRELOAD TO
90°
LATCH SPEED
SCREW
CLOSING SPEED
SCREW
BACKCHECK
SCREW
COVER
SCREW
ROD
SHOE
ARM
SCREW
MAIN ARM
(Page 2 of 4)
1. Adjust spring power to match door width as indicated by chart on page 1.
2. Mount closer on door as dimensions shown. Tube end toward hinge.
If pivots are used, locate closer and shoe from CENTERLINE OF PIVOT.
(*For offset pivots, please increase the marked dimensions by 1/8”)
3. Place main arm on top of shaft, 100° to closer body, insert arm screw into top of
shaft and tighten.
4. Attach shoe to frame as shown. (If more latching power is required, shoe 180°)
5. Open door and insert rod in forearm.
6. With forearm at left angle to door (90°), insert forearm set screw and tighten.
(IF HOLD OPEN ARM IS USED, THE NUT IS ON THE TOP FOR RH DOOR AND
BOTTOM FOR LH DOOR)
REGULATION
A ‘Normal’ closing time from 90° open position to door stop position is 4-6 secs, evenly
divided between main swing speed and latch swing speed. Use socket key (furnished) to
adjust speed. To slow main speed of door, turn regulating screw nearest shaft clockwise.
To slow latch speed, turn regulating screw nearest latch clockwise.
BACK CHECK
To increase back-check force, turn regulating screw nearest hinge clockwise. DO NOT
USE ABRUPT BACKCHECK OR EXPECT DOOR CLOSER TO
ACT AS A DOOR STOP.
COVER
Place insert in proper cutout, then push cover against door. Tighten both
cover screw securely.
HOLD OPEN ADJUSTMENT (when hold open arm is used)
Loose adjusting nut, open door to desired hold open position and tighten nut.
Do not permit door to swing beyond hold open setting.

1” 3”
1 15/16” *10 3/4 ”
*1/8”
1”
2 Holes for #14
All-Purpose or 1/4-20
(M6x1.0) Machine Screws
4 Holes for #14
All-Purpose or 1/4-20
(M6x1.0) Machine Screws
(25.4mm) (76.2mm)
(49.2mm) (273mm)
(3mm)
(25.4mm)
*6 5/16”
(160 mm)
2 1/4”
11/16”
(17.5.mm)
11/16”
(17.5.mm)
(57mm)
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44CI Series
TOP JAMB INSTALLATION
CLOSER MOUNTED ON TOP JAMB
ON PUSH SIDE OF DOOR
This drawing shown RIGHT HAND DOOR. For LEFT
HAND DOOR should be installed in symmetry.
4
PRELOAD TO
90°
LATCH SPEED
SCREW
MAIN SPEED
SCREW
BACKCHECK
SCREW
COVER
SCREW
FOREARM
SCREW
ROD
SHOE
ARM
SCREW
MAIN ARM
or
1. Adjust spring power to match door width as indicated by chart on page 1.
2. Mount closer on door as dimensions shown. Tube end toward hinge.
If pivots are used, locate closer and shoe from CENTERLINE OF PIVOT.
(*For offset pivots, please increase the marked dimensions by 1/8”)
3. Place main arm on top of shaft, 100° to closer body, insert arm screw into top of
shaft and tighten.
4. Attach shoe to frame as shown. (If more latching power is required, shoe 180°)
5. Open door and insert rod in forearm.
6. With forearm at left angle to door (90°), insert forearm set screw and tighten.
(IF HOLD OPEN ARM IS USED, THE NUT IS ON THE TOP FOR RH DOOR AND
BOTTOM FOR LH DOOR)
REGULATION
A ‘Normal’ closing time from 90° open position to door stop position is 4-6 secs, evenly
divided between main swing speed and latch swing speed. Use socket key (furnished) to
adjust speed. To slow main speed of door, turn regulating screw nearest shaft clockwise.
To slow latch speed, tum regulating screw nearest latch clockwise.
BACK CHECK
To increase back-check force, tum regulating screw nearest hinge clockwise. DO NOT
USE ABRUPT BACKCHECK OR EXPECT DOOR CLOSER TO
ACT AS A DOOR STOP.
COVER
Place insert in proper cutout, then push cover against door.Tighten both
cover screw securely.
HOLD OPEN ADJUSTMENT (when hold open arm is used)
Loose adjusting nut, open door to desired hold open position and tighten nut.
Do not permit door to swing beyond hold open setting.
(Page 3 of 4)
Door Opening: 120°

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9 1/2” (241mm)=90° OPENING
8” (203mm)=120° OPENING
6 1/2” (165mm)=180° OPENING
2 Holes for #14
All-Purpose or 1/4-20
(M6x1.0) Machine Screws
4 Holes for #14
All-Purpose or 1/4-20
(M6x1.0) Machine Screws
1”
2 1/4”
(25.4mm)
3”
(76.2mm)
1”
(25.4mm)
(57mm)
11 1/2” (292mm)=90° OPENING
1O” (254mm)=120° OPENING
7 7/8” (200mm)=180° OPENING
5 Holes for #14
All-Purpose or 1/4-20
(M6x1.0) Machine Screws
1 11/16”
1 1/16”
5/16”(8mm)
1 1/16”(17.5mm)
1 3/4”(44.5mm)
4 ”(101.6mm)
1 1/16”
(27mm)(27mm)
1 11/16”
(43mm) (43mm)
44CI Series
Door Opening: 180°
PARALLEL ARM INSTALLATION
CLOSER MOUNTED ON DOOR ON PUSH SIDE
This drawing shown RIGHT HAND DOOR.
For LEFT HAND DOOR should be installed
in symmetry.
30°
PARALLEL
BRACKET
FOREARM
SCREW
ARM
SCREW
or
SPACER
BLOCKER
BACKCHECK
SCREW
MAIN SPEED
SCREW
LATCH
SPEED
SCREW
BACKCHECK
SELECTOR
SCREW
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1. Before installation, turn Back Check selector valve
(found on the opposite side of closer from back check screw side)
ALL THE WAY IN (CLOCKWISE).
2. Adjust spring power to match door width as indicated by chart on page 1.
3. Mount closer on door as dimensions shown. Tube end toward latch. If pivots are used,
locate closer and parallel bracket from CENTERLINE OF PIVOT.
4. Place open end wrench on bottom shaft and turn toward hinge jamb about 30°
and then place main arm on top shaft, insert arm screw into top of shaft and tighten.
5. Attach parallel bracket on frame as dimensions shown.
6. Attach rod and shoe to parallel bracket as shown.
7. Insert rod in forearm, and then insert main arm to closer parallel to door. Then insert forearm set screw and tighten.
(IF HOLD OPEN ARM IS USED, THE NUT IS ON THE TOP FOR RH DOOR AND BOTTOM FOR LH DOOR)
REGULATION
A ‘Normal’ closing time from 90° open position to door stop position is 4-6 secs, evenly divided between main swing speed and latch swing speed.
Use socket key (furnished) to adjust speed. To slow main speed of door, turn regulating screw nearest shaft clockwise. To slow latch speed, turn
regulating screw nearest latch clockwise.
BACK CHECK
To increase back-check force, turn regulating screw nearest hinge clockwise.
DO NOT USE ABRUPT BACKCHECK OR EXPECT DOOR CLOSER TO ACT AS A DOOR STOP.
COVER
Place insert in proper cutout, then push cover against door. Tighten both
cover screw securely.
HOLD OPEN ADJUSTMENT (when hold open arm is used)
Loose adjusting nut, open door to desired hold open position and tighten nut.
Do not permit door to swing beyond hold open setting.