General Lock C5000 User Manual
C5000 series door closer installation

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C5000 series door Closer installation
Standard.and.Top-Jamb.Installation
standard installation:
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Regular.arm.application.provides.the.best.power.efficiency..It.is.the.only.installation.that.installs.on.the.
hinge.(pull).side.of.the.door..Regular.arm.applications.require.at.least.1-3/4”.from.top.of.door.to.ceiling.
so.arm.does.not.hit.the.ceiling.and.at.least.2-1/2”.behind.door.when.door.is.opened.to.90º,.so.closer.
body.will.not.damage.the.wall.
top-JamB installation:
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Top-jamb.application.is.the.best.alternative.to.regular.arm.for.power.efficiency..It.is.installed.on.the.
frame.stop.(push).side.of.the.door..It.is.frequently.used.on.doors.with.a.narrow.top.rail,.such.as.
exterior.aluminum.storefront.doors..Top-jamb.applications.require.the.frame.to.be.at.least.1-3/4”.
in.height,.or.else.a.drop.plate.must.be.used.(a.drop.plate.provides.a.mounting.surface.for.the.door.
closer).
Opening.
. Dim..A
To.120º.
. 6-1/2”
120º.-.180º. . 4”
CL
3/8”.(max).Head.projection
3-7/16”
1”
Hinge
9-1/16”
1-3/4”
3/4”
2-1/8”
Jamb
CL
A
CL
9-1/16”
A
1-3/4”
1”
3/4”
Opening.
. Dim..A
To.120º.
. 6-1/2”
120º.-.180º. . 4”
CL
3-13/16”
3-7/16”
Hinge
1-3/4”