Sentinel 5000 Series User Manual

PARALLEL ARM (PUSH SIDE) Mounting
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Using template dimensions shown above, mark FORE(4)
HOLES ON DOOR for door closer and FORE(4) HOLES
ON FRAME for parallel bracket.
2. Drill pilot holes in door and frame for #14 all-purpose screws or
drill and tap for 1/4-20 machine screws.
3. Install Parallel Arm Bracket shoe to frame using screws provided.
4. Mount closer on door using screws provided. SPEED ADJUSTING
VALVE MUST BE POSITIONED TOWARD AWAY FROM HINGE
EDGE.
5. Install main arm to top pinion shaft, with arm pointing toward speed
adjusting screw. Secure tightly with arm screw/washer assembly provided.
6. Remove arm shoe from fore arm and discard. Install ROD end of fore
arm to bracket using screw/washer assembly provided. Adjust length
of fore arm to set arm elbow approximately 1-1/2"(38mm) from
door(refer to Illustration below). Attach fore arm to main arm by
rotating main arm away from door. Secure forearm to main arm using
screw/washer assembly provided.
7. Adjust length of fore arm so when it is attached to main arm the main
arm will be slightly away from parallel with closed door and assemble
at elbow then tighten locknut.
8. Adjust door closing speed by speed adjusting valves.
9. Snap pinion cap over shaft at bottom of closer.
Please note
This drawing is not to
full scale. Therefore, do not use it as your template to locate the hole positions while you fabricate your
door and frame for the installation of this product. Instead, make the measurements needed manually without the use of the
enclosed template which is not to full scale.
CType
Hinge or Pivot
Left hand door shown.
Right hand door opposite.
Dimensions: inches (mm)
3/4
(19)
9 1/16
(230)
13/16
(20.5)
3/8
(9.5)
1 3/8
(35)
1
(25.5)
8 3/10
(211)
3 3/8
(86)
C
Parallel Arm Installation
Type
C
Type Opposite
SPEED
ADJUSTING
VALVE
Left hand door
PUSH
side of door
Main arm
SPEED
ADJUSTING
VALVE
Right hand door
PUSH
side of door
Main arm
4 3/4
(121)
Installation Instructions
Series 5000
CLOSER ADJUSTMENT
Closing cycle
Slow
Fast
Opening cycle
Decreas
Increase
1
2
3
4
5
-
-4
0
6
12
-8
-3
0
6
-
5000
5000BF
CLOCKWISE TURNS OF
ADJUSTING NUT
POWER ADJUSTMENT CHART
CLOSER
SIZE
BACKCHECK or DELAY Adjusting Valve
SWEEP Adjusting Valve
LATCH Adjusting Valve
Power Adjusting Nut

Sentinel 5000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Sentinel
Model	5000 Series
Category	Control Unit
Language	English