Automatic Door Closer Adjustments

A door closer has more adjustment possibilities than you might expect and getting a door to close just right may take several trips up and down a ladder.

Automatic door closer adjustments.

Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to slow the closer down counter clockwise to speed it up. 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. If it closes right the first time check it 10 more times. Start with no more than 1 8 of a turn.

Climb the ladder and examine the closer. If none of these adjustments works then your door closer may be worn out and you will need to buy a new one to replace it. Counter clock wise turns increase speed force of the door clockwise. Most door closer brackets have slotted holes so you are able to slide them left to right to make adjustments without completely removing the screws.

If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover. It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door. Norton door controls continuously develops cutting edge door control solutions for swing door applications. Open the door and watch it close.

Usually the cover is plastic but it could also be metal. To adjust the door closer. Spring adjustment is located on the end of the spring tube 5 32 allen wrench. You can adjust a door closer using only a ladder and the appropriate tool screwdriver hex key or small wrench by making small turns less than 1 4 turn of one of the adjustment screws.

Norton s dynamic portfolio of mechanical door closers and electronic door operators will allow your building to be outfitted with code compliant solutions tailored to your occupant s needs. Adjusting the speed of automatic door closers is simple task. Here are a few things that you can do to adjust the speed without having to actually take anything apart. It s common to try to solve door closing problems by simply adjusting the spring tension but tightening this tension can make the door hard to open and loosening it can make the door.

Bring a step ladder tall enough so that you can easily reach the door closer from the second or third highest step.