Yale 150 Series User manual

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150 Series Non-Handed Door Closer
Arm Model 151
Installation Instructions
Hold Open arm model, adjustable size 16 .
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product can expose you to lead which is known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to:
www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
Regular Arm Top Jamb Mount Parallel Arm
Optional Components
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Tools Needed:
LEFT
HAND
DOOR
RIGHT
HAND
DOOR
Right Hand
Reverse
Left Hand
Reverse
To Determine Your Hand of Door: To Identify Your Model:
6-32 x 5/16" Pan Head
Self Tapping Screw
Pinion Cap
1/8" Hex Wrench
Screw Pack
(Refer to page 2 for a list of contents)
Closer
Arm Assembly
Main Arm
Pinion Screw
Set
Screw
Hold Open Arm
Dial Screw
Main Arm
50COV
Cover
214
Plate
Spring Power
Adjustment
Date
Code
Size
Code
Included Components
Dial
Shoe
Legacy Friction Hold Open Arm
NOTE: Legacy FHO arm has
installation orientation.
Refer to document number
8093000003000 for details.
Soffit Adapter Plate
588 Soffit Plate
Used with Parallel Arm
Closers Only
1 - 6 = 151
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150 Series Hold Open Door Closer
yAlways consult door/frame manufacturer for fastener compatibility.
yDoor and frame must be properly reinforced.
yAdjust closing time speed between 3 and 7 seconds from 90° to 0°.
yThese door closers should NOT be installed on exposed side
(weather side) of exterior doors.
yDimensions are given in inches (millimeters).
Closer Adjustments
Do not over
tighten cap or
cover screws.
Pinion Cap or Cover
or
Top Jamb Mount
or
Parallel Arm
ATTENTION:
An incorrectly installed or improperly adjusted door closer can cause
property damage or personal injury. These installation instructions
should be followed to avoid the possibility of misapplication or
misadjustment.
yFor 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.
yDoors should be hung on ball bearing or anti-friction hinges.
yA separate door stop is recommended.
Latch Backcheck
Use provided hex wrench to turn valves. NEVER force valves out of closer. NEVER completely close backcheck valve.
Door must be open to adjust spring closing power. Refer to the chart.
Use of a power drill will void the Warranty.
Sweep
Slower
Faster
Slower
F
aster
Stronger
Weaker
Regular Arm
or
Supplied Hardware
Mounting Hardware Door or Frame Drill
Closer, Holder Shoe, Holder, PA Bracket:
1/414 x 11/2 Oval Flat Head Self Drilling. Screw Wood/Metal 3/16" (4.8mm) for wood
Closer, Holder Shoe, Holder, PA Bracket:
1/420 x 3/4 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw Metal Drill #7 (.201 dia. or 5.1mm) Tap 1/420
H/O Shoe to Holder, PA Bracket:
1/420 x 1/2 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw All N/A
Closer:
Sleeve Nut and Bolt (SNB) (optional)
with 1/420 x 3/4 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw
(recommended)
Hollow Metal 9/32" (7.0mm) thru
3/8" (9.5mm) door face opposite to closer
Aluminum or Wood 3/8" (9.5mm) thru
Closer:
Thru Bolt and Grommet Nut (TBGN) (optional) All
9/32" (7.0mm) thru
3/8" (9.5mm) dia. x 3/8" (9.5mm) deep, door
face opposite to closer
Spring Closing Power Number of Turns Required
Door
Type of
Installation *
Maximum Door Size
34"
(0.85M)
36”
(0.90M)
40"
(1.00M)
44"
(1.10M)
48"
(1.20M)
151
Interior
Regular Arm
Top Jamb
Full 360° Turns
2 4 6 10 12
Parallel Arm 3 5 8 11 14
Exterior
Regular Arm
Top Jamb 3 5 8 11 14
Parallel Arm 5 8 11 16 19
*30 Full (360°) turns maximum available = turns as shipped
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150 Series Hold Open Door Closer
Flat
x4
or
2. Mount closer to door.
3
4. Connect arms, preload spring, and
tighten set screw.
5. Set Hold Open.
90° min - 180°
The 150 Hold Open Closer - Regular Arm has now been installed.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
RH and LH:
Position flat at S
1st
2nd
RH:
Clockwise
to tighten.
3. Remove dial from Hold Open arm and install separate arms.
1. Prepare door and frame.
Opening Dimension “A”
to 100° 7 (178)
101° to 120° 6 (152)
*121° to 180° 31/2 (89)
*Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb conditions permitting
150 Regular Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown)
11/4
(32)
6
(152)
13/4
(44)
3/4
(19) 91/16
(230)
7/8
(22)
A
x4
or
1st
2nd
Dial DOWN
Left and Right Hand
90°
1st
2nd 3rd
3rd
1st
3rd
90° min - 180°
2nd
LH:
Counterclockwise
to tighten.
Keep door open in position until
dial screw secures dial.
Rotate elbow until Hold
Open arm is perpendicular
to frame.
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
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150 Series Hold Open Door Closer
90°
2. Mount closer to frame.
x4
or
The 150 Hold Open Closer - Top Jamb Mount has now been installed.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
3. Remove dial from Hold Open arm and install separate arms.
4. Connect arms, preload spring, and
tighten set screw.
1st
2nd
150 Top Jamb Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown)
1. Prepare door and frame.
Opening Dimension “A”
to 100° 71/2 (191)
101° to 120° 6 (152)
*121° to 180° 31/2 (89)
*Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb conditions permitting
91/16
(230) 3/4
(19)
Top of
Door
11/2
(38)
13/4
(44)
6
(152)
1/2
(13)
A
C
L
A longer connecting rod
is required for reveals
greater than 3" (76mm)
Reveal
x2
or
Flat
RH and LH:
Position flat at S
1st 2nd
Dial DOWN
Left and
Right Hand
3rd
Rotate elbow until Hold
Open arm is perpendicular
to frame.
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
5. Set Hold Open.
70° - 180°
1st
2nd
RH:
Clockwise
to tighten.
3rd
1st
3rd
70° - 180°
2nd
LH:
Counterclockwise
to tighten.
Keep door open in position until
dial screw secures dial.
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150 Series Hold Open Door Closer
2. Close latch and sweep valves. 3. Remove dial from
Hold Open arm.
4. Install soffit plate and
mount closer.
5. Install Hold Open arm to plate.
IMPORTANT
x4
or
x2
150 Parallel Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown)
1. Prepare door and frame.
91/16
(230)
3/4
(19)
Top of
Door
11/2
(38)
31/4
(83)
7
(178)
1/2
(13)
1/2
(13)
Hole for 214 Plate
only 4
(102)
7/16
(11)
21/8
(54)
23/4
(70)
2
(50)
3/8
(10)
Frame
A
C
L
B
C
Door
Opening
Dimension
“A”
Dimension
“B”
Dimension
“C”
to 100° 91/4 (235) 75/8 (194) 85/8 (219)
101° to 130° 73/4 (197) 61/8 (156) 71/8 (181)
*131° to 180° 53/4 (146) 41/8 (105) 51/8 (130)
*Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb conditions permitting
x4
or
x4
or
6. Place main arm on closer spindle and rotate.
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150 Parallel Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown) cont.
7. Remove arm and attach as shown.
Do not completely
open valves. Valves
will leak.
Arm under tension.
Keep fingers away
from moving parts.
8. Open latch and sweep valves.
1st
2nd
Left Hand
Door
or
Right Hand
Door
Flat
Flat
RH: Position flat at R
LH: Position flat at L
1st
2nd
9. Connect arms, preload spring, and
tighten set screw.
4th
By hand, rotate
arm elbow to
be 11/2" from
door face.
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
3rd
The 150 Hold Open Closer - Parallel Arm Mount has now been installed.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
11/2
(38)
5th
70° - 180°
1st
RH:
Clockwise
to tighten.
3rd
1st
3rd
70° - 180°
LH: Counterclockwise
to tighten.
Keep door open in position until
dial screw secures dial.
10. Set Hold Open.
2nd 2nd
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