CLOSER
BODY
SPACER
BLOCK
DS
BRACKET
LH RH
CLOSED
BACKCHECK
POSITIONING
PREPARE DOOR AND FRAME:
1. Select degree of stop/opening
for stop/hold open.
Maximum opening = 110°
2. Determine door hand.
3. Align & attach full size template
(see reverse side).
4. Mark door & frame with center
punch.
5. Remove template before
machining door & frame.
BACKCHECK POSITIONING:
1. Completely close backcheck
positioning valve.
2. Valve must be closed
before installing closer.
BACK OF CLOSER
DOOR WIDTH
SIZE INTERIOR EXTERIOR 360° TURNS
BF 5 LBF ON 36" -- -15 (CCW)
1 32" [812.8] 28" [711.2] -12 (CCW)
2 36" [914.4] 32" [812.8] -7 (CCW)
3 42" [1066.8] 36" [914.4] 0 (PRESET)
4 48" [1219.2] 42" [1066.8] +4 (CW)
5 54" [1371.6] 48" [1219.2] +6 (CW)
6 58" [1473.2] 54" [1371.6] +9 (CW)
SPRING POWER
ADJUSTING NUT
HEX
KEY
SWEEP SPEED
DELAYED
ACTION
BACKCHECK
LATCH SPEED
FRONT OF CLOSER
COVER
PERFORATED
TABS
INSTALL COVER:
1. Remove correct tab so cover
slides over spindle.
2. Install cover over closer.
3. Secure with screws provided.
CW
CCW
(-) (+)
7101 DOOR CLOSER INSTRUCTION SHEET
PARALLEL ARM INSTALLATION WITH STOP - PUSH SIDE - DS (NHO) & DSHO (HO) - 110° MAX
REV. 2 09-06-19
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 (-).
7100 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. 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
6
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
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
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.°
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PDQ Manufacturing
2230 Embassy Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17603
833-273-7832
833-2 PDQTECH
www.pdqlocks.com
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PDQ Manufacturing
2754 Creek Hill Rd.
Leola, PA 17540
800-441-9692
Fax: 717-656-6892
www.pdqlocks.com
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PARALLEL ARM INSTALLATION - PUSH SIDE - NON-HOLD OPEN AND HOLD OPEN APPLICATIONS
7101 DOOR CLOSER MODELS INSTRUCTION SHEET INSTRUCTION: 719353,
REV. 0 12-29-16
CLOSER BODY
(LEFT HAND DOOR)
CLOSER BODY
(RIGHT HAND DOOR)
BRACKET
(LH DOOR)
HINGE CENTERLINE
121° TO 180° MAX. *
BRACKET
(RH DOOR)
CENTERLINE
ALIGN WITH HINGE
CENTERLINE
ALIGN WITH HINGE
CENTERLINE
ALIGN WITH HINGE
THIS SIDE UP
FOR RH DOOR
THIS SIDE UP
FOR LH DOOR
INSTALL CLOSER AND ARM:
1. Attach closer body to door. Tube
points away from hinges.
2. Install bumper stop into DS bracket.
Bracket is stamped:
"L"(left hand) and "R"(right hand).
3. Insert filler plug into other hole.
4. Install DS bracket and spacer block
to frame.
5. Close door & rotate closer
spindle 30° toward hinge / pivot.
6. Install arm parallel to door face,
pointing away from hinge.
7. Secure arm to closer spindle.
BUMPER
STOP
FILLER
PLUG
LH
RH
30°
SPINDLE
MAIN
ARM
HINGE
OR PIVOT
OPTIONAL HOLD OPEN:
1. DSHO arm has an optional
thumb turn "T" handle.
2. A 1/4 rotation of "T" engages
or disengages hold open.
3. Door can also be
manually pulled
in and out of hold open
without rotating the "T" handle.
4. Greasing detent ball is recommended
to prevent wear.
HOLD
OPEN
"T" HANDLE
