Samuel Heath Powermatic Axis User manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE - FOR FIRE DOOR INSTALLATIONS
REFER TO ITEM 1 IN FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ FITTING INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
BEFORE INSTALLATION
• Designed for use with Simonswerk Tectus TE 540, TE 540FR & TE 527 concealed
hinges.
• Vertical height adjustment.
• Adjustable speed control.
• Adjustable power latching action.
• Can be adjusted to aid BS8300 compliance.
• 1 ½ pairs of hinges should be used in conjunction with this closer on all doors.
• Suitable for doors opening to a maximum of 105°. A door stop must be fitted.
• Maximum door weight 80kg, width 950mm.
• Suitable for latched and unlatched doors
• Should NOT be used with rising butt hinges.
• 30 & 60 Minute re tested to EN1634-1:2000
• CE Marked and adjustable to conform to power size 3 of controlled closing
device standard EN1154:1997 (test door 60Kg/132lbs)
• Maintenance Free
R108

DIMENSION
DRAWING

DOOR CLOSER
FEATURES

CHECK ALL COMPONENT PARTS AGAINST PARTS LIST.
TOOLS REQUIRED
PARTS LIST
Door Closer - x 1
(A) (B) (C)
(F)
(E)(D)
Cover Plates - x 2 Alignment Tool
Screws - x 12 Extractor Bolt - x 1
•Simonswerk universal milling frame (Item no. 5 250930 0 00001)
•Samuel Heath R91-xx routing jig (Ø26mm bit & extension shaft
included)
•Samuel Heath R198-xx template
•Router (30mm guiding bush)
•Router bit Ø24mm
•Power Drill
Allen Key for Adjuster
Screw & Throttle
Valve (Locking) - x 1

IMPORTANT NOTICE DOOR CLOSER POSITIONING
DOOR CLOSERS FITTED
TO A FIRE DOOR
• Turn adjuster screw fully to
positive (+) as explained in 9.
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within 300mm / 12” of a hinge on
timber doors.
• Closer and plates should be
bedded in Alfacryl FR Intumescent
Acrylic Mastic, R99-xx or
alternatively the Intumescent kit
R97-AX-xx, available from Samuel
Heath.
• For ADM/BS8300 requirements
turn power latching adjuster screw
towards negative until opening
forces are achieved.
• NOTE: THE DOOR SHOULD BE
ROUTED BEFORE IF IT IS HUNG.
• Ensure door is plumb, hinges are
free, and that timber is sound.
• The closer should be positioned
as shown in gure 2.1 after the
door is hung.
• This shows a 4mm gap between
the edge of the closer and the
edge of the door / frame.
 
Fig. 2.1

IMPORTANT - An opening angle of 105° should not be exceeded.
Fig. 2.2

Door Closer Routing Details - Door Block
NOTE: If using R97-AXX intumescent kit, see separate instruction for routing
depth changes.
NOTE: If using R97-AXX intumescent kit, see separate instruction for routing
depth changes.
Door Closer Routing Details - Frame Block
Fig. 2.3
Fig. 2.4

FRAME ROUTING

NB: If routing the door by hand, we recommend using Simonswerk universal
milling frame (5 250930 0 00001), and Samuel Heath routing jig (R91-xx)
• Assemble the milling frame (A) to the door frame (B) as shown ensuring that the
rail is set to 42mm and the angle is set to 37mm.
• If CNC milling the frame (A), please refer to the dimensioned drawing for the
finished sizes required in the front of this booklet. (Fig 2.3 & 2.4)
• Once assembled, mark the position on the frame using centre punch (D).

 
• Assemble R91-xx template (D) to the
universal milling frame (A) ensuring
the label is facing up, and that the
“Hole 1” in the template (D) goes over
the peg on the universal milling frame
(A).
• Using a router with a 30mm guide
bush and a Ø24mm router bit, mill the
10mm deep pocket in the frame using
the template as a guide.


• To make the smaller deeper pocket in the frame, move the template (D) so that
“Hole 2” locates on the peg of the universal milling frame (A).
• Using a router with a 30mm guide bush and a Ø24mm router bit, mill the
deeper pocket to a finished depth of 35mm, using the template (D) as a guide.

DOOR MILLING
• Repeat steps 3 & 4 to assemble the universal milling frame (A) to the door (E)
• Using a router with a 30mm guide bush and a Ø24mm router bit, mill the 10mm
deep pocket in the door, using the template as a guide.

DOOR MILLING
• To route the deep pocket in the door (E) the extension shaft (H) must be
pushed through the bush in the routing jig (F) and the Ø26mm cutter (G)
assembled to the extension shaft (H).
• Assemble the routing jig (F) to the universal milling frame (A) using screws (I)
and wing nuts (J).
• Attach a suitable power drill to the extension shaft (H).
• Route the deep pocket to the depth of 181mm as per the drawing shown in
fig 2.3 (page 7).

INSTALLING CLOSER
 
• Insert closer body into door.
• Insert extractor bolt (A) into position
and rotate clockwise as this is a
NB The throttle valve is currently
locked so the unit will remain in the
open position.
DO NOT ALTER THE THROTTLE
VALVE UNTIL THE CLOSER IS
INSTALLED.
• Remove extractor bolt.
• Secure door plate to door with six
screws (B).
IMPORTANT
With composite doors and door linings
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(2.5mm) to suit fixing screws.
(A)
(B)

ADJUSTMENT -
DOOR HEIGHT
 
• Fix the door and frame plate using
the screws (C) provided. • The frame plate bolts (D) should
already be loose.
• Insert the alignment tool (E) on the
door plate as shown.
NOTE: The alignment tool will ensure
that the door closer body and frame
plate anchoring is in line.
• Tighten the frame plate bolts (D) and
remove the alignment tool (E).
(C)
(E)
(D)

 
ADJUSTMENT -
POWER LATCHING ACTION
& CLOSING SPEED
• Remove the dust cap and use the
Allen Key (F) to open the throttle valve
by turning it anti-clockwise.
• To adjust closing speed:
Positive (+) increases speed
Negative (-) decreases speed
• The power latching action can be
adjusted using a plain at ended
screwdriver.
• Loosen locking screw (G) using Allen
Key to allow the adjuster screw to turn.
• Positive (+) increases the angle at
which latching action engages.
Negative (-) decreases angle at which
the latching action engages.
• Re-tighten locking screw when
correct power latching action achieved.
• Assemble the nished cover plates
(H) to the door closer.
(F)
(H)
(G)

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