Yale UniTrol UNI-50BC Series User manual

Installation Instructions
80-9350-2514-010 (07-09)
Non Hold Open (UL Listed)
Hold Open (H) (Not UL Listed)
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
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Components:
UniTrol Door Controls
®
UNI-50BC Series
UNI-51(BF) Series
Sized Closers
Multi-Sized Closers
Sized
(Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
UNI-52BC(H)
UNI-53BC(H)
UNI-54BC(H)
UNI-55BC(H)
UNI-56BC(H)
Multi-Sized
(Sizes 3 thru 6)
(Sizes 1 thru 4)
UNI-51BF(H)
UNI-51(H)
“DL” suffix (Delayed Action) is an optional feature. A separate instruction
.
will be
packed with these instructions, showing valve locations and adjustment procedures
Power Adjustment Screw
(1/8 Hex Drive)
51, 51BF Only
"BC" Valve
Pinion Cap
Closer
Size
Stamp "L"Valve "S"Valve
4
Soffit Plate
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
• It is recommended that the door on which the door closer will be installed be hung on ball bearing hinges. Door must swing freely
• 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.
NOTE:
Standard Frame
Installation
1-7/8 to 4-5/8
Frame Reveals
(Uses 6190 Bracket).
Bracket illustration page 4.
See Page 2
Deep Frame
Installation
Frame Reveals Over 4-5/8
(Uses 6191 Clamp Kit).
Bracket illustration page 4.
See Page 3
Flush Transom
Installation
Flush Partitions
(Uses 589L Bracket).
Bracket illustration page 4.
See Page 4 Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Hinge Edge of Door
Hinge Edge of Door
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Arm Identification
Arm Stamping
Door Width Main Arm Non Hold Open Hold Open
28” - 32”
(0.70 - 0.80m)
33” - 41”
(0.85 - 1.00m)
42” - 48”
(1.05 - 1.20m)
9-1/2”
(241mm)
11”
(279mm)
12-1/2”
(318mm)
6100-11
6100-13
6100-14
6100-1
6100-3
6100-4
Main Arm
Hold-Open Option
UniTrol Parallel
Arm Assembly
Optional
Cover
50P
Hinge Edge of Door
Hinge Edge of Door
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Models:

Template Information
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Door Template Typical for All Installations
Fr me Template for 1-7/8 to 4-5/8 Revealsa
80-9350-2514-010 (07-09)
Dimensions for Doors 28” to 32”Wide
Opening Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C
Hold Open
85°
90°
95°
100°
105°
110°
Stop
90°
95°
100°
105°
110°
115°
Inches
10-1/2
9-3/4
9-1/4
8-7/8
8-1/2
8-1/8
mm.
267
248
235
225
216
206
Inches
8-5/8
8
7-1/2
7-1/8
6-3/4
6-3/8
mm.
219
203
191
181
171
162
Inches
9-5/8
9
8-1/2
8-1/8
7-3/4
7-3/8
mm.
244
229
216
206
197
187
Dimensions for Doors 33” to 41”Wide
Opening Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C
Hold Open
85°
90°
95°
100°
105°
110°
Stop
90°
95°
100°
105°
110°
115°
Inches
12-5/8
12
11-3/8
10-7/8
10-3/8
10
mm.
321
305
289
276
264
254
Inches
11
10-3/8
9-3/4
9-1/4
8-3/4
8-3/8
mm.
279
264
248
235
222
213
Inches
12
11-3/8
10-3/4
10-1/4
9-3/4
9-3/8
mm.
305
289
273
260
248
238
Dimensions for Doors 42” to 48”Wide
Opening Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C
Hold Open
85°
90°
95°
100°
105°
110°
Stop
90°
95°
100°
105°
110°
115°
Inches
15
14-1/4
13-5/8
13
12-1/2
12
mm.
381
362
346
330
318
305
Inches
13-1/4
12-1/2
11-7/8
11-1/4
10-3/4
10-1/4
mm.
337
318
302
286
273
260
Inches
14-1/4
13-1/2
12-7/8
12-1/4
11-3/4
11-1/4
mm.
362
343
327
311
298
286
Reveal
Reveal
Reveal Reveal
• Door template is typical for all installations.
• Frame template must be selected according to frame reveal:
Frame Template at right
Frame Reveals 1-7/8 (48) to 4-5/8 (117).
(Uses 6190 Bracket) Bracket Illustration – Page 4.
Frame Template: Page 2
Frame Reveals Over 4-5/8 (117).
(Uses 6191 Clamp Kit) Bracket Illustration – Page 4.
Frame Template: Page 3
Frame Reveals 0 to 1/8 (0 to 3).
Flush Partitions (Uses 589L Bracket).
2-3/4
(69.9)
A
3/8
(9.5)
2
(50.8)
5/16
(8)
7/16
(11.1)
Reveal
6190 Bracket
FRAME
TEMPLATE
3/4
(19.1)
C
7
(177.8)
DOOR
TEMPLATE
B
3/4
(19.1)
2-3/4
(69.9)
Hinge
or
Pivot
C
L9-1/16
(230.2)
1/2
(12.7)
1-5/8
(41)
Holes
for
1688
Dropplate
• Do not scale drawing.
• Left Hand door shown.
• Dimensions are in inches (mm).
4
(101.6)
1-1/2
(38.1)
1-1/4
(31.8) 1-1/8
(29)
Preparation for Fasteners
Door or Frame
Fasteners Drill-Sizes
Self-Drilling Screw
Wood 3/16” (4.30 mm)
Pilot hole required
1/4” - 20 machine screw Metal Drill: #7 (0.201” dia.)
Tap: 1/4” - 20
Sleeve nuts and bolts
Hollow
Metal
9/32” (7 mm) through;
3/8” (9.5 mm) door face
opposite to closer
Aluminum
or Wood 3/8” (9.5 mm) through
Aluminum
or Metal No drill required
Power Adjustment Chart
DOOR
INT
EXT
PARALLEL ARM
INSTALLATION
MAXIMUM DOOR SIZE
34”
(0.85 m)
36”
(0.9 m)
40”
(1 m)
44”
(1.1 m)
48”
(1.2 m)
*18 -360° TURNS MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
*
FULL 360 TURNS
OF POWER ADJUSTMENT
SHAFT
o
NOT
RECOMMENDED
USE 51
51BF
51
2
8
3
5
2
9
5
7
3
7
10
45
10
14
13
16
INT
EXT

Page 3
Frame Template for Reveals Over 4-5/8
Door Template on Page 2
Frame Template for Flush Partitions
Door Template on Page 2
L
Y
R
Installation Sequence
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Read Front Page.
Select Correct Door and Frame Template Combination.
Mark Location of Mounting Holes.
Prepare Holes for Fasteners.
UNI51 or UNI51BF Models Only. Set approximate closing
power using “Power Adjustment Chart” at bottom of Page
2.
Mount Closer to Door.
Installations and component identification are on this page.
Arm assembly must be correct for width of door, see chart.
Follow “Template Information” on Page 2 or Pages 2 and 3.
Use dimensions for hold-open or door stop angle desired.
Mark position of 4 holes on door for closer (or drop plate) and
6 holes on frame for soffit plate (or 4 for 589L angle bracket).
See “Preparation for Fasteners” chart on Page 2.
Drop Plate first, if used. Place end with “S” and “L” valves
toward the lock edge of the door. If using optional cover see
“Cover” instructions at bottom of Page 4.
Typical Installation
Pinion Flat
!Mount Arm to Frame.
Fasten soffit plate (or 589L angle bracket if flush partition) to
frame. Mount 6190 bracket or 6191 clamps to reinforce soffit
plate.
!
!
!
Install Arm on Pinion Shaft.
Screw pinion cap onto the pinion shaft by hand or with a
Phillips screw driver - DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Skip this
step if optional cover is used.
Adjust Closer.
Close valves “S” and “L”. Rotate pinion over 45° to align main
arm letter “R” (right hand) or “L” (left hand) with pinion flat.
Fasten with arm screw. See “Typical Installation” figure above
right. Re-open valves “S” and “L”.
See “Unit Adjustment” on Page 4.
2-3/4
(69.9)
A
3/8
(9.5)
2
(50.8)
5/16
(8)
7/16
(11.1)
Reveal
6191 Clamp Kit
5/16
(8)
2-1/8
(54)
4-3/8
(111)
Hinge
or
Pivot
C
L
Hinge
or
Pivot
C
L
3/4
(19.1)
1-3/4
(44)
589L Bracket
1/2
(12.7)
2-1/2
(63.5)
1-1/2
(38.1)
(C + 1/8)
Left Hand Door
Z
“S” and “L” Valves
L
Y
R
Pinion Flat
Right Hand Door
Z
“S” and “L” Valves
6190 Bracket
Soffit Plate
Main Arm
Hold-Open
“S” Valve
“L” Valve
Pinion Cap

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Increase
Decrease
Closing Speed Control
Attention: Adjust Closing Speed
Time to between 4 to 7 seconds
from 90°. Use of the door by
handicapped, elderly or small
children may require greater
closing time. ADA code requires
that door take at least 3
seconds to close from 70° of
door opening to within 3”
(75mm) of the closed position. Closing Cycle
CLOSED
S
W
E
E
P
L
A
TC
H
10°
Figure 1
CAUTION:
DO NOT BACK VALVES OUT OF
CLOSER OR A LEAK WILL
RESULT
CAUTION:
DO NOT BACK VALVES OUT OF
CLOSER OR A LEAK WILL
RESULT
Opening Door Control
Opening Cycle
O
P
E
N
I
N
G
• Backcheck (”BC”) valve controls the hydraulic resistance to door opening in backcheck range.
NEVER close this valve completely – it is not to provide a positive stop.
B
A
C
K
C
H
E
C
K
Figure 2
Unit Adjustment
• Valve “S” controls Sweep Range.
• Valve “L” controls Latch Range.
NOTE: By law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may
require that door closer installation comply with accessability
guidelines.
"L"Valve "S"Valve
1/8”
Hex
Key
Slow
Fast
1/8”
Hex
Key
Increase
Decrease
"BC" Valve
4
Closing Power Control Figure 3
1/8”
Hex
Key
Increase
Decrease
Adjust as required. Product is shipped
at mid range power setting.
Bracket Illustrations Door Holder Option Figure 4
Power Adjustment Chart
DOOR
INT
EXT
PARALLEL ARM
INSTALLATION
MAXIMUM DOOR SIZE
34”
(0.85 m)
36”
(0.9 m)
40”
(1 m)
44”
(1.1 m)
48”
(1.2 m)
*18 -360° TURNS MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
*
FULL 360 TURNS
OF POWER ADJUSTMENT
SHAFT
o
NOT
RECOMMENDED
USE 51
51BF
51
2
8
3
5
2
9
5
7
3
7
10
45
10
14
13
16
INT
EXT
Standard 6190 Bracket
Deep Reveal Option
Spacer Block
Clamps
2 Clamp Screws
No. 6191 Reinforcing Kit No. 589L Bracket
Flush Partition Option
4 Bracket
Screws
Hold-Open option is found at the arm elbow. To select
hold-open “on” or hold-open “off” and to adjust the hold-
open force ... use screwdriver as illustrated.
Turn 90°
To “Off”
Press & Turn
To Decrease
Force
To Increase
Force
Hold-Open
“On”
Hold-Open Force
Cover (Optional Cover 50P)
Thread in screws before mounting closer. Leave enough gap
between the head of the screw and the closer to slide the
cover on. Slide the cover over the closer and secure the
mounting screws after installation is complete.
5=55BC
4=54BC
3=53BC
2=52BC
6=56BC
To identify your model:
3 - 6=51
1- 4=51BF
Date
Code
3-6
BE
Size
Code
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