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
LH
RH
NUT DOWN
NUT UP
ARM
ARM
OPTIONAL HOLD OPEN ARM:
Important: DO NOT use arm as limiting
stop, separate dead stop is required.
Friction HO arm is not recommended
for doors frequently operated in/out
of hold open
1. Install hold-open foot/nut.
Left Hand (LH) door = Nut points down.
Right Hand (RH) door = Nut points up.
2. Loosen HO nut.
3. Open door several degrees before HO position.
4. Tighten nut.
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.
5300/5500 DOOR CLOSER INSTRUCTION SHEET
REGULAR ARM INSTALLATION - PULL SIDE - NON-HOLD OPEN AND HOLD OPEN APPLICATIONS
REV. 3 09-05-19
DOOR WIDTH APPROX.
SIZE INTERIOR EXTERIOR #360° TURNS
BF 5 LBF ON 36" -- -8 (CCW)
1 32" [812.8] 28" [711.2] -6 (CCW)
2 36" [914.4] 32" [812.8] -4 (CCW)
3 42" [1066.8] 36" [914.4] 0 (PRESET)
4 48" [1219.2] 42" [1066.8] +5 (CW)
5 54" [1371.6] 48" [1219.2] +9 (CW)
6 58" [1473.2] 54" [1371.6] +12 (CW)
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 (-).
5300/5500 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.
CW
CCW
(-) (+)
SPRING
POWER/SIZE
ADJUSTING NUT
HEX
KEY
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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. 10mm 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 to frame.
CLOSER
BODY
FOOT SWEEP & LATCH
VALVES
5
ARM SCREW
OR BOLT
3. Secure main arm to closer spindle 90° to door/frame.
4. Connect adjustment arm with foot assembly:
Rotate main arm until adjustment arm is 90° to door & frame.
Tighten arm screw or bolt .
MAIN ARM
SPINDLE
ADJUSTMENT
ARM
PRELOAD
TO 90°
FOOT
CLOSER
90°
SLOWER
FASTER
INCREASE
DECREASE
SWEEP SPEED
DELAYED
ACTION
BACKCHECK
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
5. Adjust (optional) DELAYED ACTION (closing max.°- 70°);
Provides additional hesitation for access (ADA/BF) through door.
CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS:
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
LATCH SPEED
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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INSTALL COVER:
1. Slip cover over closer until flush with door
face.
2. Wide Cover - Orient cover so cutout is at
top of closer body. Secure to closer with
screw on each end.
Narrow Cover - Cover will snap into slots
on closer body. Install dust cap over
bottom closer pinion.
NOTE: Sweep, latch, backcheck,
and optional delayed action valves
are all accessible after cover installation.
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PDQ Manufacturing
2230 Embassy Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17603
833-273-7832
833-2 PDQTECH
www.pdqlocks.com
