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What would cause my door closer to try and open the door instead of closing it?

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 hand closer (example --  a right hand closer mounted on a left hand door).
  • Make sure the proper mounting instructions were used (example -- a pull side closer mounted on the push side of the door, or vice verse).

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