Yale YDC201

Option A – Regular Arm Installation
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Option A instructions: 1. Using the measurements from diagram A, mark
screw hole center locations. Mark four (4) hole locations on door for door closer
and two (2) hole locations on frame for arm shoe. 2. Drill pilot holes in door
and frame, drill 7/32″(5.5mm) diameter holes for wood screws or drill and tap
#7(.201″ diameter) for 1/4-20 machine screws. 3. Install adjustable forearm/arm
shoe to frame using screws (a) or (b). 4. Mount closer on door using screws
(c) or (d). SPEED ADJUSTING VALVES MUST BE POSITIONED TOWARD
HINGE SIDE. 5. Install main arm to top pinion shaft, perpendicular to door,
Secure tightly with arm screw/washer (e). 6. Adjust length of forearm so it is
perpendicular to frame when assembled to preloaded main arm. Secure forearm
to main arm with screw/washer (f). 7. Adjust closing speed, see page2 for
reference. 8. Snap pinion cap over shaft at bottom of closer or install (optional)
cover with small screw (j).
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Option B – Top Jamb Installation
Option B instructions: 1. Using the measurements from diagram B, mark
screw hole center locations. Mark four (4) hole locations on door for door closer
and two (2) hole locations on frame for arm shoe. 2. Drill pilot holes in door
and frame, drill 7/32″(5.5mm) diameter holes for wood screws or drill and tap
#7(.201″ diameter) for 1/4-20 machine screws. 3. Install adjustable forearm/arm
shoe to door using screws (a) or (b). 4. Mount closer on frame using screws
(c) or (d). SPEED ADJUSTING VALVES MUST BE POSITIONED TOWARD
HINGE SIDE. 5. Install main arm to bottom pinion shaft, perpendicular to door,
Secure tightly with arm screw/washer (e). 6. Adjust length of forearm so it is
perpendicular to door when assembled to preloaded main arm. Secure forearm
to main arm with screw/washer (f). 7. Adjust closing speed, see page2 for
reference. 8. Snap pinion cap over shaft at bottom of closer or install (optional)
cover with small screw (j).
ARM SHOE
MAIN ARM
SPEED ADJUSTING VALVES
(Right Hand Door)
FOREARM
DOOR CLOSER
(Left Hand Door)
ARM SHOE
MAIN ARM
SPEED ADJUSTING VALVES
FOREARM
DOOR CLOSER
YDC201
YDC204
ARM SHOE
SPEED ADJUSTING VALVES
(Left Hand Door)
FOREARM
DOOR CLOSER
MAIN ARM
ARM SHOE
SPEED ADJUSTING VALVES
(Right Hand Door)
FOREARM
DOOR CLOSER
MAIN ARM
A
Hinge or Pivot
Diagram for Option A
1-1/4
(32)
1-3/4
(44.4)
9-1/16
(230)
6
(152)
7/8
(22)
3/4
(19)
Hinge or Pivot
A
3/4
(19)
1/2
(13)
1-3/4
(44.4)
6
(152)
Diagram for Option B
Inches (mm)
Dim. A
3-1/2
6
7
(89)
(152)
(178)
Door Opening
121°to 180°
101°to 120°
to 100°
9-1/16
(230)
1-1/2
(38)
Inches (mm)
Dim. A
3-1/2
6
7
(89)
(152)
(178)
Door Opening
121°to 180°
101°to 120°
to 100°
80-9316-8007-000 REV-1(3/17)

Yale YDC201 Specifications

General

Material	Zinc Alloy
Power Supply	4 x AA Batteries
User Codes	Up to 20
Door Thickness	35-55mm
Locking Mechanism	Deadbolt
Keypad	Yes
Backset	60 mm
Emergency Power	9V Battery
Current Consumption	Operation: 200mA
Operating Temperature (Alternative)	-10°C to +50°C

Summary

Option A - Regular Arm Installation

Option B - Top Jamb Installation

Option C - Parallel Arm Installation

Components

Lists screw packs, optional parts, and standard pinion cap for installation.

DOOR CLOSER ADJUSTMENTS