International Door Closers Adjustment

Sweep speed and power adjust if necessary applicable.

International door closers adjustment.

Door closer adjustment is a skill that requires knowledge patience and an ability to climb up and down a ladder several times. But with these attributes and the appropriate wrench hex key or screwdriver you can do it yourself. The leading source for quality product and excellent service for over 50 years. Check out the new illustrated video.

Door closers consist of a pneumatic cylinder which controls the speed of the door and a bracket which holds the cylinder to the door. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer. West coast office 800 544 4422 east coast office 800 225 6737. Adjust a little at a time try a 1 4 turn to start open the door between adjustments to check the difference.

Changing overhead door closer pressure please subscribe. Spring adjustment is located on the end of the spring tube 5 32 allen wrench. The international 8052 tp delayed action door closer has five areas where you can make adjustments whereas the international door closer 8051 tp series only comes with four. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.

For kawneer models with a single combination adjustment for sweep and latch. The extra valve on the international closer 8052 tp will keep the door open for half a minute so that individuals who have disabilities can enter or exit through the door before it shuts. Look at the end of the cylinder closest to the bracket with the door closed to see the adjustment screw. Clockwise gives the closer more closing power which also makes the door harder to open and turning the screw counter clockwise will give the door less closing strength and makes the door easier to open.

To adjust a typical closer. Adjust in this order. To repair the door closer you will need to remove it from door and place vertically in a vise with valve end upwards remove valve and slowly pour in a lightweight oil or transmission fluid while slowly working the arm back and forth to burp out the air and let in the oil when no more air bubbles come out place valve in closer then remount closer to the door adjust to your desired speed.