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What special template (ST) is used with a 4110 closer and GJ90 series?
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ST-2730 is used with a 4110EDA closer and GJ901-904 overhead stop.This can only be used with GJ901-904.If a drop plate is required, a 4010-18 drop plate would be used (A 4110-18 drop plate can not ...:
Can I use a Glynn Johnson 410 with a 4040 regular (pull side) mount?
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ST-1630 is required when mounting a 4041 or 4040XP door closer regular (pull/hinge) side with a concealed GJ100 or GJ410 series over head stop.This ST also REQUIRES the use of a 4040-18TJ drop plat...:
What special template (ST) is used with a 4040(XP) Rw/PA mount closer and a GJ overhead stop?
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The use of a 62A Shoe (required) would be used to mount a 4040XP Parallel Arm with a "SURFACE" GJ 70, 79, 81, 90, or 450 series stop. You would order the 4040XP with a Reg w/62A arm op...:
What LCN closer is used for double acting door?
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The LCN 6030 is a Double Acting (or dual action) closer. Requires a "Cased Open Frame" - that means no stops formed in the frame.:
What are Overhead Concealed door closer?
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Overhead Concealed door closers are used to provide a more aesthetic look to the opening. Concealed in either the frame or the door Offer the ability to be adjusted to maintain...:
Can you mount a 6030 closer in a hollow metal frame?
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To mount the 6030 series closer in a hollow metal frame, the frame has to be a "cased open" frame (meaning no stops formed in the frame) because the 6030 series closer is a double acting closer, wh...:
What is the difference between the 2030 and 5030 closer?
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2030 and 5030 are both overhead concealed closers. Catalog information can be found here. The 2030 uses a concealed, in the door, track, and a concealed one piece arm. The 5030 use...:
Does LCN repair or sell rebuilt closers?
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Because of the new extended LCN warranties and the desire to be consistent across the entire Allegion premium brands, LCN will be moving away from offering an out-of-warranty repair service beginni...:
What size Allen wrench is used for Closer adjustment?
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LCN does not supply Allen wrenches. The size allen wrenches that LCN uses, are standard sizes that every installer will have in their tool kit. 3/32" Allen wrench for adjusting&...:
Is the 3130 Series closer Fire Rated?
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The 3130 Series closer is UL listed- Fire Rated (UL-10C) for up to 3 Hr. The Door and Frame Manufacturer needs to be contacted to verify their Door/Frame rating would not be ...:
Is there adjustment limits on the regulation valves of LCN manual closers?
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The regulation valves are designed to adjust the flow the hydraulic fluid in the closer which regulates the door closing speed through various phases of the closing cycle. The regulation valv...:
How do you identify what size a 2030 closer is?
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The Date Code and Closer Size are stamped in the backside of the closer body. These stamps will be on a smooth machined surface of the cylinder.Closer Size:If the number is "1", the...:
DOUBLE ACTING
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Door Swing:
CENTER-HUNG DOOR
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Double Acting,:
How do you order a Senior Swing header for a 2810 on one leaf and a 2010 on the other?
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LCN does offer a 2810 Senior Swing / 2010 manual closer combo for a pair of doors. Both units contained within the same Senior Swing header. To order a paired operator with a 2810 o...:
DOUBLE ACTING FRAME
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CO, Cased Open:
CASED OPENING
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Double Acting Closer, HMF, Hollow Metal Frame:
BULL-NOSE TRIM
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Aluminum Nosing; Double acting door?:
Can wood doors be used with with double egress frames?
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Yes, wood doors can be used and installed in most hollow metal frame applications including FE-Series and DE-Series Double Egress frames. Caution - For fire rated applications the wood door manufa...:
What options are available to add frame reinforcement for surface closer?
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Steelcraft offers two optional types of reinforcements for open section header to be installed in distributor shop or in the field: Full profile sleeve; is a 14 gauge, 16" long part to fit the p...:
What is the difference between the FE and DE-Series frames
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A Double Egress frame is a double door frame prepared to receive two single-acting doors swinging in opposite directions (both doors are) the same hand. These openings are installed in cross corrid...:
Can decorative metal panels be installed over the entire surface of fire doors?
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Decorative metal panels can only be attached if the panel manufacturer is UL listed in UL’s category GVUZ. All installation, sizes and hourly ratings are in accordance with that manufacturers” ...:
Is there a retrofit closer available for the obsolete 303 OHC closer?
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The LCN direct retrofit for the Obsolete 303 OHC closer was the 330 series, it was discontinued in 2009. The 3030 closer door closer body can be used as a replacement cylinder. :
Are there parts available for the obsolete 330 series door closer?
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The 330 closer and parts were discontinued in early 2009. LCN does not have any parts available for the 330 series closer. The LCN 3030 Series would be the comparable closer replacement to the...:
How can you tell the hand of a door closer?
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First you need to determine if the closer is handed. A handed door closer will only have a single shaft on one side of the closer for the arm to attach to. If the closer is handed...:
What is a 320G door closer?
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The "320G" is the # on a UL sticker attached to the arm of most LCN door closers, and is not a door closer model number. The "320G" means that the arm is not a mechanical hold open device and OK t...:
Can you replace a regular arm with a hold open with out moving the door closer?
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Yes, as long as you stay with the like style arm. Example: replace an RW/PA with HW/PA, replace an EDA with HEDA, or replace a CUSH with HCUSH.:
What is the maximum door weight recommended for LCN closers?
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The maximum recommended door weight for LCN manual closers is 225 lbs.:
What would cause my door closer to try and open the door instead of closing it?
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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...:
Can the fluid in an LCN door closer be filled out in the field?
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The fluid in an LCN closer must not be refilled in the field. See attached Warranty and Repair Communication :
What would cause an EL device to pull and release?
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If your Von Duprin EL (solenoid) device pulls and releases quickly instead of holding the latch retracted, please check all of the items below.In most cases, one or more of these solutions will r...:
Will CX re-arm if door is held open?
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If a door position switch (DPS) is connected across the green and white wires of the old CX (green and red of new CX) the CX would go into alarm if the door is held open when it attempts to rearm.&...:
What are ANSI BHMA hardware grades?
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) have developed durability, strength and performance standards for every type of door hardware...:
What special template (ST) is used with the 2030 closer and a low profile track and roller?
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The 2030 closer requires a minimum 1-3/8" top rail on the door for the standard track. For a top rail less than 1-3/8" and as narrow as 1", you could use the l...:
What is a 62A shoe used for?
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The 62A shoe is used when it is necessary to install the door closer (lower) down on the door so that it will operate under accessories such as overhead stops, coordinators, etc.:
Can a pull side mounted 1460 open 180°
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A 1260 Pull Side can be mounted standard template for 180°, frame and trim permitting.:
In what direction should the hold open nut be pointing for a 4041 H closer, up or down?
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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...: