Automatic Door Closer Adjustments

Open the door and watch it close.

Automatic door closer adjustments.

Adjusting the speed of automatic door closers is simple task. These screws will control the door s closing speed delay and latching speed. Counter clock wise turns increase speed force of the door clockwise. Norton door controls continuously develops cutting edge door control solutions for swing door applications.

To adjust the door closer. 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. Here are a few things that you can do to adjust the speed without having to actually take anything apart. Start with no more than 1 8 of a turn.

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. 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. 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. It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door.

If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to slow the closer down counter clockwise to speed it up. Usually the cover is plastic but it could also be metal. 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.

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. Remember when it comes to turning commercial door closer adjustment screws a little goes a long way. Climb the ladder and examine the closer. 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.

There typically are two screws on the automatic door that allow for the change in speed.