CLOSER
BODY
FOOT
ASSEMBLY
CW
CCW
(-) (+)
SPRING POWER
ADJUSTING NUT
HEX
KEY
BACKCHECK
LATCH
SPEED
CONTROL
SWEEP SPEED
CONTROL
ADJUSTMENT
ARM
LH DOOR SHOWN
REGULAR ARM INSTALLATION - PULL SIDE - NON-HOLD OPEN AND HOLD OPEN APPLICATIONS
5300/5500 DOOR CLOSER MODELS INSTRUCTION SHEET TEMPLATE: 539351,
REV. 0 01-12-17
CLOSER BODY (RIGHT HAND DOOR)
CLOSER BODY (LEFT HAND DOOR)
FOOT
(RH DOOR)
THIS SIDE UP
FOR RH DOOR
THIS SIDE UP
FOR LH DOOR
FOOT
(LH DOOR)
LH RH
PREPARE DOOR AND FRAME:
1. Determine maximum opening angle.
2. Determine door hand (LH or RH).
3. Align & attach
full size template
(see reverse side).
4. Mark door & frame
with center punch.
5. Remove template before
machining door & frame.
3100/3101 DOOR CLOSER INSTRUCTION SHEET
REGULAR ARM INSTALLATION - PULL SIDE - PIVOT STOP (PS) ARM APPLICATIONS
REV. 0 04-09-20
ADJUST SPRING POWER:
1. Use 4 mm hex key provided to adjust to size on chart.
Clockwise (CW) turns increase spring power (+).
Counter-clockwise (CCW) turns decrease spring power (-).
3101 Series closers can be adjusted to meet
ADA Barrier Free (BF) applications. Compliance with ADA/BF
requirements may result with door not fully closing and latching.
Check with local AHJ. Closer size may vary due to site conditions.
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1. Confirm this sheet is correct for your product and application.
2. Read the complete instruction sheet before starting installation.
3. Incorrectly installed or adjusted door closers can cause
personal injury or property damage.
4. To ensure safe operation closers should be examined
and serviced, regularly.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. Power drill
2. 14mm box/combo wrench
3. Phillips screw driver
4. #7 or 13/64" drill bit and
1/4-20 tap (machine screws)
5. Tap handle
6. 5/32" drill bit (wood screws)
7. 3/8" drill bit (sex nuts)
8. Center punch
1. See reverse side of this sheet to machine door & frame.
2. Dimensions based on 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" full mortise butt hinges
with 5/8" stop and 1/8" door gap.
3. Confirm door & frame are properly reinforced.
4. Sex nuts required for un-reinforced or composite fire doors.
5. Do not install closer on the exterior (weather) side of building.
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2
3
4
INSTALL CLOSER AND ARM:
1. Attach closer body to door.
Sweep and latch valves point
toward hinge.
2. Attach foot assembly
to frame.
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4. Secure main arm to closer spindle,
90° to door/frame.
5. Rotate main arm towards adjustment arm.
6. Shorten (S) or lengthen (L) adjustment arm
until it is 90° to door/frame when
connected with main arm.
7. Secure adjustment arm to
main arm with arm screw
or bolt.
8. Tighten lock-nut against
adjustment arm.
SLOWER
FASTER
INCREASE
DECREASE
1. Use hex key provided.
2. Adjust SWEEP (closing max.°- 10°).
3. Adjust LATCH (closing 10°- 0°).
4. Adjust BACKCHECK resistance (opening 70°- max.°).
DO NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE VALVE
CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS:
CRITICAL: For closer longevity, BACKCHECK
must be adjusted to significantly slow opening
of door before arm bottoms on stop.
Closing time of 3-7 seconds is typical.
More time may be needed for ADA/BF access.
Clockwise (CW) = SLOWER.
Counter-clockwise (CCW) = FASTER.
DO NOT REMOVE VALVES
CLOSING CYCLE
Y
A
L
E
D
E
E
W
S
P
H
C
T
A
L
MAX.°
K
C
A
B
C
E
H
C
K
N
E
P
O
I
N
G
OPENING CYCLE
MAX.°
7
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PDQ Manufacturing
2230 Embassy Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17603
833-273-7832
833-2 PDQTECH
www.pdqlocks.com
DOOR WIDTH APPROX. 360° TURNS
SIZE INTERIOR EXTERIOR 3100 3101
BF BF ON 36" -- -- -16 (CCW)
1 32" [812.8] 28" [711.2] -- -11 (CCW)
2 36" [914.4] 32" [812.8] -- -6 (CCW)
3 42" [1006.8] 36" [914.4] 0 (PRESET) 0 (PRESET)
4 48" [1219.2] 42" [1006.8] +5 (CW) +5 (CW)
5 54" [1317.6] 48" [1219.2] +9 (CW) --
6 58" [1473.2] 54" [1317.6] +12 (CW) --
MAIN ARM
PRELOAD
TO 90°
90°
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NUT
ARM SCREW
OR BOLT
SPINDLE/
PINION
ADJUSTMENT
ARM
(S)
(L)
DUST
CAP
INSTALL DUST CAP:
1. Press dust cap over bottom
closer pinion.
INSTALL COVER (Optional):
1. Orient cover so
cutouts align with
closer pinion.
2. Slide pinion cover
into bottom cutout.
3. Slip cover over closer
until flush with door face.
4. Secure with screw provided.
COVER PINION
COVER
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