Yale 50 Series User manual

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50 Series Non-Handed Door Closer
Arm Model 51
Installation Instructions
Adjustable Non-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:
289A Parallel Arm
Bracket
(Used with Parallel
Arm Installation Only)
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
Regular Arm/
Top Jamb Shoe
Connecting Rod Forearm
Screw Arm Slide
Main Arm
50P
Cover
214
Plate
Spring Power
Adjustment
Date
Code
Size
Code BC Valve
Included Components
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50 Series Non-Hold Open 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
Fa
ster
Stronger
Weaker
Regular Arm
or
Supplied Hardware
Mounting Hardware Door or Frame Drill
Closer, PA Bracket:
1/414 x 11/2 Oval Flat Head Self Drilling Screw Wood/Metal 3/16" (4.8mm) for wood
Closer, 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
Arm Shoe to Jamb or Door:
1/420 x 5/8 Round Head Mach. Screw
Arm Shoe to Jamb or Door:
1/414 x 11/2 Round Head Self Drilling Screw Wood/Metal 3/16" (4.8mm) for wood
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)
51
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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x2
or
2. Mount closer to door.
3
x4
or
4. Connect arms and install forearm
screw.
5. Preload spring and tighten forearm screw.
1st
2nd Rotate elbow until
Connecting Rod is
perpendicular to frame.
Rotating arm preloads
closer spring power.
The 50 Series Non 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
3. Choose arm placement in shoe and install 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
71/2%
Stronger
+
–
71/2%
Weaker
50 Series 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
1st 2nd
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50 Series Non-Hold Open Closer
L
Y
S
Z
R
x2
or
2. Mount closer to frame.
x4
or
The 50 Series Non Hold Open Closer - Top Jamb Mount has now been installed.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
RH and LH:
Position flat at S
3. Choose arm placement in shoe and install separate arms.
4. Connect arms and install
forearm screw.
5. Preload spring and tighten forearm screw.
1st
2nd
Rotate elbow until
Connecting Rod is
perpendicular to frame.
Rotating arm preloads
closer spring power.
1st
2nd
50 Series 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
or
+71/2%
Stronger
–71/2%
Weaker
or
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2. Close latch and sweep valves. 3. Install soffit plate and mount closer.
4. Remove arm shoe and install forearm to
plate.
5. Place main arm on closer spindle and rotate
x4
or
x4
or
IMPORTANT
50 Series 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
1st
2nd
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50 Series Parallel Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown) cont.
6. Remove arm and attach as shown. 7. Open latch and sweep valves.
Do not completely
open valves. Valves
will leak.
Arm under tension.
Keep fingers away
from moving parts.
8. Connect arms and install forearm screw.
1st
2nd
Left Hand
Door
or
Right Hand
Door
Flat
Flat
RH: Position flat at R
LH: Position flat at L
1st
2nd
9. Preload spring and tighten forearm screw.
1-1/2
(38)
1st
2nd
3rd
By hand, rotate
arm elbow to
be 11/2" from
door face.
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
3rd
The 50 Series Non Hold Open Closer - Parallel Arm Mount has now been installed.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
Approved 2023-02-24