PDQ DOOR CLOSER User Manual

CLOSER BODY
(LEFT HAND DOOR)
CLOSER BODY
(RIGHT HAND DOOR)
FOLD BACK
TO 180° MAX
MACHINE SCREWS:
USE #7 OR 13/64" [5.1] DRILL AND 1/4-20 TAP
WOOD DOOR/FRAME SCREWS:
USE 5/32" [4.0] DRILL
SEX NUTS:
USE 3/8" [9.5] DRILL
MACHINE ONE
ADDITIONAL HOLE AFTER
INSTALLATION OF BRACKET
STOPSTOP
/PIVOT CENTERLINE
ALIGN WITH HINGE
MACHINE ONE
ADDITIONAL HOLE AFTER
INSTALLATION OF BRACKET
BRACKET
(LH DOOR)
BRACKET
(RH DOOR)
DRILL
4 HOLES
DRILL
4 HOLES
HINGE C
A
5/8" [15.9]
1" [25.4]
4 9/16" [115.9]
BOTTOM OF STOP
L
OPENING
TO 90°
TO 120°
TO 180°
DIM A
9-1/2" [241.3]
8" [203.2]
6-1/2" [165.1]
DIM B
9-13/16" [249.2]
8-5/16" [211.1]
6-3/16" [157.2]
UNDERSIDE OF
SOFFIT / STOP
PUSH SIDE FACE
OF DOOR
THIS SIDE UP
FOR RH DOOR
UNDERSIDE OF
SOFFIT / STOP
THIS SIDE UP
FOR LH DOOR
2 1/8" [54.0]
B
5" [127.0]
FOLD HERE, POSITION ON DOOR
AND ALIGN WITH BOTTOM OF STOP (LH)
FOLD HERE, POSITION ON DOOR
AND ALIGN WITH BOTTOM OF STOP (RH)
FOLD HERE (RH)
FOLD HERE (LH)
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2 1/4" [57.2]
PDQ Manufacturing
2230 Embassy Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17603
833-273-7832
833-2 PDQTECH
www.pdqlocks.com
INSTRUCTION: 719353
REV. 3 09-06-19
7101 DOOR CLOSER INSTRUCTION SHEET
PARALLEL ARM INSTALLATION - PUSH SIDE - NON-HOLD OPEN AND HOLD OPEN APPLICATIONS

PDQ DOOR CLOSER Specifications

General

Brand	PDQ
Model	DOOR CLOSER
Category	Door Opening System
Language	English

Summary

7101 Door Closer Instruction Sheet Overview

Parallel Arm Installation Components

Diagram illustrating bracket and closer body placement for parallel arm installation.

Door Opening Angle Dimensions

Table providing dimensions for different door opening angles (90°, 120°, 180°).

Hardware and Screw Specifications

Lists required machine screws, wood screws, sex nuts, and corresponding drill bit sizes.

Door Closer Installation and Adjustment Procedures

Tools Required for Installation

Lists essential tools including drill, wrenches, screwdrivers, and center punch.

Closer Body and Arm Mounting

Steps for attaching the closer body to the door and the PA bracket to the frame.

Door Closer Control Adjustments

Guide to adjusting sweep, latch, backcheck, and delayed action closing speeds.

Spring Power Adjustment

Instructions on using the hex key to adjust spring power for closing force.

Optional Hold Open Arm Installation

Procedure for installing and setting the hold-open function on the arm.