Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Standard Door and Frame - Manual (Page 24)

SHIM
CAP
SCREW
DOR-O-MATIC 2500 9/64"
13/64" 1 13/16" RIXSON 27 SERIES CLOSERS
PIVOT
SHOE
CAP
BOTTOM
ARM
1 49/64"
INSTALLATION OF OFFSET HUNG DOOR WITH FLOOR CLOSER
D O O R A N D F R A M E
1. Position floor closer using Closer Instruction Template.
CAUTION: Smooth, permanent trouble-free operation of the door
depends on the proper installation of the closer. A Template is
furnished in each floor closer package to give correct position of
center of closer spindle from door and frame, as well as the
proper height for use with or without thresholds.
2. Modify cut-out in door as necessary. (fig. 3 or Closer Template)
3. Fasten bottom arm into door bottom rail.
Assemble pivot shoe, shim (when used) and bottom arm as
shown in figure 2. The 3/8" Shim furnished will satisfy the
requirements of most closers with thresholds. In some
cases, other thicknesses will be required and must be made
by installer.
NOTE: Shoe is drilled right hand and left hand. If threshold is not
to be used, do not install shim.
4. Place frame portion of top pivot in transom bar and secure in
place using 3 screws #12-24 x 5/8" M.S.
5. Set door in frame so that bottom arm engages spindle of floor
closer. Do not tighten locking screw.
6. Depress pin in top door portion pivot and slip under frame
portion until positive engagement is felt. Tighten closer arm
per instructions.
7. Shim closer cement case so that there is 1/8" setback between
exterior face of frame and face of door and 3/32" clearance
between vertical door stiles and frame jambs. Work to 1/8"
between pairs of doors.
8. Adjust vertical clearance to 1/8" between door top rail and
transom bar with adjusting screws or shims as provided in
closer package.
9. When closer is properly positioned, fill space under and around
cement case in rough opening with grout or quick set cement.
(Plaster of Paris is not recommended.)
10. Close door, glaze and adjust as outlined on pages 15 and 25.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
24 MAY 2012
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