Yale SCP400 Series User manual

SCP400/SCP4400 Series
Security Door Closer
Installation Instructions
80-9344-0621-010 (06-09)
Note: For Special Applications a separate door and frame preparation template is packed with these instructions.
Use this instruction sheet for installation sequence and closer adjustments only.
For Hold Open function, consult factory or authorized representative
For closers with or without suffix (Delayed Action) closing feature.“DL”
An incorrectly installed or improperly
adjusted door closer can cause
property damage or personal injury.
These instructions should be followed
to avoid the possibility of
misapplication or misadjustment.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Parallel Non Hold Open Arm
Product Type
Series
* SCP400 Series are sized door closers wi h 50% power increase capability.
Power size 2 weakest power, power size 6 strongest.
** SCP4400 Series can be adjusted from power size 1 thru 6.
t
Push Side Installation
Closer mounts on opposite to hinge (push) side of door.
Right Hand Door – RH
Left Hand Reverse – LHR
Hinge Edge
of Door
Left Hand Door – LH
Right Hand Reverse – RHR
• Security Door Closers only. Door closer cover is handed and cannot be reversed. All other components are non handed.
• It is recommended that the door, on which the door closer will be installed, be hung on ball bearing hinges. Door must swing freely.
• A separate door stop, supplied by others, is recommended to prevent damage to the door closer, closer arm, or to the door, frame or
adjacent walls.
• Door and Frame must be properly reinforced, or use of special fasteners employed, to prevent the mounting screws from pulling out.
• All dimensions are given in inches with corresponding metric dimensions (mm) in parenthesis.
• Torx tamper resistant drive screws are normally supplied with this product.
Sized*
Closer
Multi-Sized **
Closer
SCP400 SCP4400
Security Door Closer
(Door Closer with both a Security Cover and Security Arm)
488 Drop Plate is available for doors with narrow top rails.
Hinge Edge
of Door

Decrease
Increase
11/16” wrench
or socket
Power Adjustment Nut
Preparation for Fasteners
Standard
Door or
Frame
Fasteners Drill-Sizes
#14 type “A”
SM Screw
Arm: 1-1/4” (32)
Closer: 2-3/4” (70)
Wood 7/32” (5.5 mm)
1/4” - 20
Machine Screw Metal Drill: #7 (0.201” dia.)
Tap: 1/4” - 20
Optional
Sex Nuts and Bolts
(SNB)
Hollow
Metal
9/32” (7 mm); through
3/8” (9.5 mm) on door
opposite to closer
Aluminum
or Wood 3/8” (9.5 mm) through
Template Page 2
5 Holes for Soffit Plate
7/16
(11)
1/2
(13)
2-1/16
(52)
3/8
(10)
2-3/4
(70)
2
(51)
1-3/8
(35)
B
Left Hand Door Shown
Right Hand Installation is Opposite
C
LHinge or Pivot
6-3/4
(172)
4
(102)
4-3/4
(121)
5/16
(8)
Prepare These Holes Only When
No. 488 Drop Plate is Used
C
2-9/16
(65)
12-3/4
(324)
1-1/16
(27)
4 Holes for Closer
Wide Stop Frame
2-3/4
(70)
Min.
Soffit Plate
Narrow Stop Frame
2-3/4
(70) Min.
1-1/8
(29)
5/8
(16)
Soffit Plate
293S Block
Power Adjustment Chart
Door
Size
(mm)
inches
Full Clockwise Turns of Closer Power Adjustment Nut
SCP4400 ONLY
Interior
Door
Exterior
Door
28-32
(0.7 - 0.8)
33-36
(0.85 - 0.9)
37-42
(0.95 - 1.05)
42-48
(1.1 - 1.2)
Closer is shipped set at median power setting.
0
2
5
8
2
5
8
11
Do Not Scale Drawing
Left Hand Door Shown
Dimensions are in inches (mm).
Maximum Door Swing 180°,
conditions permitting.
NOTE: Maximum of 15 360° turns
of Power Adjustment Nut
Installation Sequence
• Use template above to locate holes on door and frame:
4 on door for closer or backplate.
5 on underside of frame stop for soffit plate.
• Prepare door and frame for fasteners using chart above.
Min.
2-3/8
(61)
A
To 100°
101° to 120°
121° to 180°
Opening
8-5/8
7-7/8
6-3/4
219
200
171
inches mm
Dim. A Dim. B
9-1/8
8-3/8
7-1/4
232
213
184
inches mm
Dim. C
8-3/8
7-5/8
6-1/2
213
194
165
inches mm
Through-bolts &
grommet-nuts
All 9/32” (7 mm); through
3/8” (9.5 mm) dia x
3/8” (9.5mm) deep on
door opposite to closer
• For SCP4400 Models Only
Set closer power for door size using chart below:
Maximum Hinge width 5" (127) for doors swinging
beyond 150 degrees.

L
R
Y
S
Z
Installation Sequence (Con’t) Page 3
!Mount closer on door.
Power
Adjustment Nut
DOWN Left Hand Door UP
Right Hand Door
(A drop plate is available for
use on doors having narrow top rails)
should be away from hinge. Valves
are for . Valves are for
.
!Use 1/8” hex wrench to close valves. Turn Clockwise.
For , close valves ‘S/D’ and ‘L’.
, close valves ‘S’ and ‘L’.
STANDARD CLOSER
DELAYED ACTION CLOSER
!With door closed, use wrench to rotate pinion shaft
as illustrated below.
Caution: Closer arm is under spring tension and
may be difficult to rotate.
Start (wrench) here
Rotate
Install arm here
!Place main arm on shaft, aligning mark on arm with
pinion flat on pinion shaft; “Z” for Left Hand Door; “Y”
for Right Hand Door. Secure with 1/4-20 x 1/2 (13)
round head machine screw with lock washer.
80-9344-0621-010 (06-09)
Main Arm Screw with Lock Washer
!
!
Reopen valves closed in Step 2. Turn
Counterclockwise
With door closed, align soffit plate with mounting
holes in frame. Fasten soffit plate to frame with flat
head screws provided.
CAUTION!
DO NOT BACK VALVES OUT OF
CLOSER OR A LEAK WILL RESULT
!Install Cover:
Security closers only, (SCP400/SCP4400) Install
cover bracket to closer body. (See Illustration below).
Fasten bracket with 2 #8-32 x 5/16 RHMS screws
provided.
Fasten cover to closer and cover bracket with 4 #8-
32x1/4 round head screws provided.
Bracket must
extend
underneath
tube

Page 4
Unit Adjustment
L
A
T
C
H
L
A
T
C
H
O
P
E
N
I
N
G
Delayed Action
Closing Cycle
1B
Closing Speed Controls Figure 1.
S
W
E
E
P
S
W
E
E
P
CLOSED
CLOSED
Standard Closing Cycle
1A
D
E
L
A
Y
R
A
N
G
E
10°
10°
70°
Closing Speed Controls Figure 2.
Closing Power Control Figure 3.
Opening Door Control (Figure 4.)
!
!
Backcheck ( B ) valve controls the hydraulic resistance to
door opening. NEVER close this valve completely – it is
not to provide a positive stop.
Backcheck position (”P”) valve controls the door angle
where backcheck cushioning starts. Valve normally closed.
“”
Opening Door Control Figure 4.
Opening Cycle
B
A
C
K
C
H
ECK
Backcheck Control Figure 5.
Closing Speed Controls (Figure 1A or 1B And 2.)
Standard Closer Only
Delayed Action Closer Only
Valve “S/D” Controls Sweep Range.
Valve “L” Controls Latch Range.
Valve “S/D” Controls Delay Range.
Valve “S” Controls Sweep Range.
Valve “L” Controls Latch Range.
1/8”
Hex
Key
Slow
Fast
1/8”
Hex
Key
Increase
Decrease
Standard
S/D (Sweep)
L (Latch)
Delayed Action
S/D (Delayed
Action)
S (Sweep)
L (Latch)
1/8”
Hex
Key “B”
(NEVER
Close
Completely)
1/8”
Hex
Key
Increase
Decrease
Open for backcheck
later in door-opening
cycle.
Backcheck Position
“P”
Normally
Closed
Backcheck Cushion
Power
Adjustment
Nut
To increase power
11/16"
wrench To decrease power
11/16"
wrench
Note: Maximum of 15 360°
turns of Power Adjustment
Nut.
Closing Power Adjustment (Figure 3.)
!Adjust as required.
Sweep &
Latch
Delay
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