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How do you slow down the closing speed of the 4600 series operator?
Resolution:
The hydraulic closer underneath the control box has 3 regulating valves (like any 4040 series hydraulic closer). Main Speed - adjust closing speed from 90° open down to 10°. Latch Speed - adju...:
What would cause my door closer to try and open the door instead of closing it?
Resolution:
For a door closer that tries to open the door instead of closing it:The closer body could be mounted backwards on the door - check instructions for proper closer orientation.It could be the wrong h...:
What is power boost on a Senior Swing or Benchmark operator?
Resolution:
Power Boost is a positive latching feature that increases the latch force, to over come building stack pressure or door weather stripping, etc, if the door stops before co...:
Why would a 4600 not open a full 90 degrees?
Resolution:
A 4600 (4630/4640) not opening to a full 90 degrees could be caused by a couple things: The Opening Force could be set too low. Try increasing the opening force adjustment on the controller a 1/...:
What would cause a Falcon 8200 (8230/8240) operator to slam the door closed?
Resolution:
The Benchmark 9100 series and Falcon 8200 Series operator will allow the door to slam if: The motor is not connected (plugged into) the controller as the closing speed is controlled by a c...:
What would cause a 4600 Series operator to open up and intermittently stick open?
Resolution:
If manually it opens and closes fine, check to make sure one of the actuators is not getting stuck in the on position. Verify that the "Operating Indicator" LED's -- "POWER and SAFETY CLEAR" LED's ...:
Can I make a wireless activated 4640 operator work as alternate action?
Resolution:
The 8310-865 RF receiver contacts (N.O. and COM) would connect to terminals 15 & 17 (the alternate action input) on the 4600 operator. The first activation would open the door, the s...:
What causes a Senior Swing door to hang open and not close?
Resolution:
First, turn off the power to the Senior Swing. If the door closes, check controller for a constant activation signal from an activation device. If door continues to hang up and will not close...:
What are Hold Open Closers & Magnets?
Resolution:
Hold Open Closers & Magnets (Fire/Life safety products) provide a wide range of solutions. Single or multi-point hold open closers Utilize an electromechanical closer. Hold the door o...:
Why does the ND40 stay locked after egress?
Resolution:
There is potential for ND40/ND44's manufactured around March 2011 to remain locked after egress, or after the latch is depressed. There was an issue with the keycam that created a bind when l...:
Can a magnet, or sentronic device, be released and close the door from a button at a desk?
Resolution:
If a door is being held open by the LCN SEM 7800/1900 magnet or any ME/SE Series Sentronic LCN closer, you can remotely release that door to close by ordering the following parts and wiri...:
What would cause an ME Series closer (2310ME/4310ME/4410ME) to pop back into hold open as it is closing?
Resolution:
This condition can be caused by the "closing speed adjustment" being regulated for a fast closing speed. Try adjusting the closing speed to slow down the closing of the door. If that does not corre...:
Does an ND50 or ND53 unlock when closing the door?
Resolution:
Both the ND50 and ND53 will not unlock when the door is shut. The only way to pop the button is by turning the key on the outside or the lever on the inside. Occasionally custome...:
Outside lever on the T and RU 571's won't unlock after egress.
Resolution:
Replace the lock chassis as necessary for any T locks exhibiting this issue. RU locks need to be replaced entirely. :
In what direction should the hold open nut be pointing for a 4041 H closer, up or down?
Resolution:
Make sure that the hold open nut is not on upside down. The orientation of the hold open nut depends on the mounting. On a Top Jamb "Push Side" mount, the hold open nut would poi...:
What LCN closer has the strongest closing force?
Resolution:
The size 6 handed closers will have the most (strongest) closing force. The 4016 (pull side), the 4026 (top jamb push side) or the 4116 (push side parallel arm) have the highest closing force.:
CLOSING FORCE
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Force, Spring, Spring Size, Closer Size:
CLOSING CHANNEL
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Top Channel, Bottom Channel, End Channel: