Falcon SC71 - Determine Door Width and Spring Power; Adjust Spring Power to Match Chart; Install Closer Components; Install Arm and Shoe Assembly

2
Determine door width, adjust spring power to match
chart.
* Door closer is shipped with +9 turns.
Door
Width
Power
Adjustment
0
32" (815 mm) +5
36" (915 mm) +9
42" (1050 mm) +15
48" (1220 mm) +21
3
Install arm & shoe assembly onto frame.
4
Install closer onto door.
5
Attach main arm to closer.
a
b
Fifth Hole Spacer
Valves UP for Right hand
door (shown). Valves DOWN
for Left hand door.
Spring tube faces
away from hinge
edge.
RH
LH
Flat
6
Adjustment Instructions.
S/D
L
B
S/D
L
B
— — — — — OR — — — — —
S
L
D
L
S
D
7
Attach cover with screws.
RH
LH
8
To adjust optional handed hold-open arm:
A. Loosen hold-open nut.
B. Open door 5° less than desired position and tighten hold-open
nut securely.
SC71
SC71 DEL
Hold-open nut
Insert cover plugs
(RH Shown)