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What is the Senior Swing 9540 REG arm part number?
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The part number for the threaded rod "only" on the Senior Swing regular arm is 9540-82, 9550-82, or 9560-82 or -82L for the long rod option. The part number for the threaded rod, turn buckles, an...:
What are the minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing?
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The minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing with standard Spindle centers are:Concealed 2810 Series:2811 single door (offset pivot or butt hinge) -- 33".2811 single door with stop (cent...:
What wires are the activation inputs for the Senior Swing?
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The current (digital control box) activation input wiring harness (# 761464-00) is included in the Sr. Swing parts bag (-518), and has 4 wires in it, Black, White, Yellow, & Gray. ...:
Can a Senior Swing 9560 be converted to a 9550 or a 9550 converted to a 9560?
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To convert a Senior Swing 9550 to a 9560:You will need an additional control box (9560-3462) and cable/parts bag (9560-518).Remove the companion harness (9550-982) from one of the motor/g...:
Why would a Senior Swing door slam shut?
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The Senior Swing has a built in circuit that controls closing speed through the motor. If the door is slamming, there must be a broken gear in the gearbox and the gearbox will need to be replaced.:
How do I order a Senior Swing header?
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How to Order: The Senior Swing header is ordered by the width of the door(s). The measurement from inside jamb to inside jamb of the frame. If the Senior Swing header is ordered the wrong len...:
What is a Senior Swing 9540 RF?
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The Senior Swing Series used to have a 2 gearbox options, a "standard force" (15 lbs) and a "RF - reduced force" (11 lbs). In November 2009 RF option was eliminated and we made the standard sr...:
Is the 9500 Series Senior Swing handed?
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The Senior Swing "control box" is not handed. All Senior Swing motor "gearboxes" are handed, both the 2800 Series concealed and 9500 Series surface mounted operators. The 2800 Series "concealed a...:
What would cause a Senior Swing to open too far?
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The Senior Swing operator is designed to power open the door to 90°. The built in dead stop (in the gearbox) prevents it from opening any further. If the Senior Swing operator is opening to far (pa...:
What is the part number for the Senior Swing control box?
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The Senior Swing Series changed to the "Digital" control box in Sept. of 2006.:
Can a Senior Swing 9550 be mounted on an unequal pair of doors?
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"PUSH SIDE" application: Minimum 52" wide pair, with neither door being less than 21" wide. "PULL SIDE" application - For Product Shipped...:
Can you use a Senior Swing controller as a replacement for an obsolete Mid Swing controller?
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The Mid Swing was discontinued Sept. of 2009. The Sr. Swing control box has the power boost feature which the Mid Swing control box did not have. If you replace only the Mid Swing control box...:
How is a ELR or panic device wired to a Senior Swing?
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EL devices are wired to the Senior Swing, using the P10 (761465) cable. Connect the "GRAY" wire to the SC terminal on the 900-2RS card in the Von Duprin Power Supply and the "VIOLET" wire to the ...:
What causes a Senior Swing door to hang open and not close?
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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 is the purpose of a Swing Free arm on a 4310ME?
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The (SF) "Swing Free" arm allows the door to be put into hold open position, but then repositioned (swing free) to any other degree of opening without taking the closer out of the hold open mode....:
Will a 4040SE open and hold at 180°?
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No, LCN does not have an electronic hold open closer (SE/ME Series) that will provide a solid 180° hold open position. The 3130SE has an adjustable hold open position from 85° to 110° maximum. ...:
Can you install a 4041 pull side at 180 degrees?
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The maximum opening is 120° with the 4041/4041XP standard templating on the pull side of the door.For pull side mount, you can achieve 160° of door opening with ST-2359, which consists of...:
How do I determine the hand of a door?
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Go to the push side of the door opening. See above illustration. If door swings out to the left, it needs a left hand door closer. If door swings out to the right, i...:
What causes the top latch of a 1690 to not hold in the retracted position while the door swings?
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The top rod is adjusted too short, so when pushpad is pressed it is not operating the top latch enough to get into the hold down position. The top rod would need to be lengthened by turning the lat...:
Will a Senior Swing or Swing IQ work with swing clear hinges?
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Push Side Surface Mount Senior Swing or Swing IQ can be used with swing clear hinges, standard butt hinge/offset pivot templating. Pull Side Surface Mount Senior Swing&nb...:
What is the template for 5BB1HW for Swing Clear Hinges?
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The 5BB1HW Swing Clear Hinge templates can be found using this link.:
Does a SEH require a door closer?
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The SEH is an "electronic holder" (ONLY) that is used to hold open a Fire Rated opening. It requires a door closer to be mounted on the opposite side. It is normally used on an existing opening wit...:
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 a 4040XP Pull Side closer be mounted with Swing Clear Hinges?
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ST-1583 is used to template a 4040XP closer mounted hinge side with swing clear hinges. This ST is templating only – it uses standard parts.For current ST add on pricing and temp...:
Can we do TW on swing clear hinges?
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Swing clear hinges are available with TW (through wire).:
Can the bar style coordinators be used with swing clear hinges?
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No, the geometry of a swing clear hinge prevents the coordinator from working correctly. The bar style coordinator will not hold the active door open far enough for the inactive door to clear the ...:
Can a 4010 be mounted with swing clear hinges?
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Locate closer and arm from the centerline of the swing clear hinge pin.:
Can you use a 4040SE with swing clear hinges on the pull side?
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Push Side Mount: Take the dimensions for the closer and track from centerline of swing clear hinge pin for the push side mount.:
Can a 9500 series operator on the push side be used with Cam lift hinges?
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The Senior Swing will work with Cam Lift Hinges as a PUSH SIDE MOUNT 9542/9553/9563 only. Maximum 3/4" lift. Maximum 15 pounds force to push door up the Cam Lift Hinge. Cam Lift Hinges WILL NO...:
Where does the 8310-877 safety sensor attach to the Senior Swing controller?
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The 8310-877 Bodyguard Safety Sensor attaches (plugs in) to the P1 connector on the Senior Swing controller. The 8310-846 (761462-00) wiring harness "included" with the 8310-877 safety sensor is us...:
How do you install a Senior Swing 9540 on one leaf of a double door?
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Surface Mounting - A 9542 HDR2 (Double Door Header) and a 9540-18 mounting plate can be used on the active leaf. A manual closer with a PA (parallel arm) can then be installed on the inactive leaf....:
Can you power an electric strike or maglock from the 9500 Series Senior Swing?
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An electric strike or maglock (24 volt only) can be wired to a Senior Swing 2800/9500 series operator using the P10 Lock Interface cable.For Current Sr Swing control boxes with ID# 72940 on th...:
Does the Legacy Senior Swing and the Swing IQ operators come with the Push-N-Go feature?
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Legacy Senior Swing and Swing IQ models are heavy duty operators and have the Push-N-Go (PNG) feature. This feature is a programmable function in the control module.LEGACY SR SWING The P...:
How do you install the LCN 9540 Senior Swing (REG) push arm?
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When installing the arm; the gearbox shaft and door must be at the (+90°) full open position. The following step are used to install the Sr. Swing (REG) push arm. Install t...:
What would cause a Senior Swing to open only 10 degrees and then close?
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Issue/Symptom – upon receiving an activation input the Sr Swing gearbox opens only about 10 degrees and then returns to the close position. Unit will never learn opening nor function pro...:
What is the minimum and maximum reveal for a 9500(IQ) Series Senior Swing operator?
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The 9542(IQ), 9553(IQ), 9563(IQ) surface mounted Senior Swing(IQ) with a regular arm, mounted on the push side of the door, can handle a reveal from 1 1/8" up to 10".The 9542(IQ), 9553(IQ), 9563(IQ...:
What is the difference between 4600 and Senior Swings from an application purpose?
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The 4600 is designed for an opening with (MOSTLY) manual traffic, and the (OCCASIONAL) automatic activation. The Senior Swing is designed for an opening with (MOSTLY) automatic activation, and (OC...:
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...:
How do you install the LCN 9530 Senior Swing (STD) pull arm?
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When installing the arm; the gearbox shaft and door must be at the (+90°) full open position. The following step are used to install the Senior Swing (STD) pull arm. Install...:
What is the difference between the Senior Swing 9540 and 9530 Series power operators?
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The 9542 is the single door operator that mounts on the "push side" of the opening with a REG arm. The 9531 is the single door operator that mounts on the "pull side" of the opening with a STD arm...:
Can a Senior Swing 2850 or 2860 be used on a Double Egress (DE) door?
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The overhead concealed operators (2850/2860) will not work on a Double Egress frame because the doors are not in the same plane. You will have to use the surface mount (9553 / 9563) on Double Egres...:
What parts are needed to change a Senior Swing 9530 to a 9540 operator?
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To convert a 9530 to an 9540 you need to purchase the 9540-3077 REG push arm assembly for reveals up to 10” or 9540-3077L long arm for reveals from 10” to 20”.To convert a 9540 ...:
How do I get service on my Astro Swing operator that isn't working properly?
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LCN does not does not have or supply any information for the old (obsolete) "High Energy" Dor-O-Matic Sliding doors, Bi-Fold doors or Astro Swing doors. You MUST be AAADM certified to work on, or g...:
How do you get the digital read out to light up on the Senior Swing Control Box?
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There is a total of 4 red buttons on the front of the Senior Swing control box. To turn on the display, press and hold any 2 of the 4 red buttons at the same time for approximately 3-5 seconds. Y...:
When did we start shipping the Senior Swing, Benchmark, and Falcon operators with the ES Filter?
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On the Benchmark, if there is line noise from a strike then the unit will lose it's hold open time. Adding the ES Filter, which is a diode, will resolve this issue and the unit will hold it's...:
What are ElectroMechanical Automatic Operators?
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ElectroMechanical Automatic Operators are designed to automatically open when activated. The Benchmark Series are Medium Duty "Commercial" automatic operators, often used on of...:
Does the 9540 Senior Swing need a separate relay board for wiring to electric locks?
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The Senior Swing control box has a built in (programmable) relay output for connection to a Fail Safe/Fail Secure electric strike/maglock or to an EL Device power supply.:
What is power boost on a Benchmark operator?
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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 coming compl...:
What is the power output on the Senior Swing 9500 series?
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Below information is for the 120v Sr Swing Operators.For Sr Swing digital Control Boxes made from 2006 to Dec. 9th 2019 the Senior Swing operator had a 24VAC output , rated at 1.5 Am...:
What is the power draw of a Senior Swing series operator?
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The Senior Swing (2800/9500) Series operator has a 120VAC @ 2.5 Amp current draw for a single door (2811/9531/9542) or simultaneous pair(2853/9553). The independent pair units (2863/...:
Can I get a Senior Swing with a reduced opening force gearbox?
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The older model Senior Swing came with 2 spring options. The "standard force" spring required 15 lbs of manual opening force, and reduced force "RF" required 11 lbs of manual opening force. All S...:
What degrees of opening can a 4110 EDA be templated for?
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The 4110 EDA/HEDA can be templated for 100°, 140°, and 180° hold open. The hold open adjustment can be set to hold the door at any position (degree) up to the maximum door opening angle. For "Wi...:
Can DE-Series frames be prepared for pocket pivot hinges?
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Pocket pivot hinges are mainly used in cross corridor applications where clear opening width is a factor. For frames, pocket pivot hinges are a special hinge options which must be spe...:
HINGE SIDE
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Pull Side, Hinge Side Mount, swing side:
HINGE SIDE MOUNT
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Pull Side, Hinge Side, swing side:
DOUBLE SWING FRAME
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Pair, Double:
SWING
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Hand:
CONTRA-SWING FRAME
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Double Egress with a mullion; Opposite Swing Frame:
What operator is best for high traffic automatic use.
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The Senior Swing 9500(IQ) or 2800(IQ) series operator is designed to for "High Traffic - High Abuse" areas.:
How do I get a Size 1 (ADA) closer to close against air pressure?
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If an Size 1 (ADA) closer is set to 5 lbs. opening force, it will only have about 3 lbs. (60/70%) closing force. If the closer will not close against air pressure, but the ADA requirements have to ...:
Does the 4600 series operator have a Push N Go feature?
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The 4600 Series operator does not have a Push N Go feature. The LCN operators with a Push N Go feature are the Senior Swing, Benchmark, and the Falcon 8200 series.:
DOUBLE DOOR HEADER
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Senior Swing Power Operators:
INDEPENDENT PAIR
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Senior Swing Operator:
What LCN operator would be equal to Horton 4000 series operator?
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The Senior Swing series operator would be the LCN equivalent to the Horton 4000 series operator.:
MOTOR GEARBOX
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Senior Swing, Power Operator, Benchmark:
What is the maximum degree of opening you can template a 4110 Cush closer?
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The 4110 Cush closer can be templated for 85°, 90°, 100°, and 110° maximum as standard templates.The 4110 if ordered by ST-3220 will allow templating to 135°:
Can a 4000T pocket closer go 180 degrees?
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The 4000T Series closers have a maximum opening of 90°.:
Can a 1460 EDA open to 180°?
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The standard 1460 EDA arm is not long enough to allow the door to open 180°.ST-2430 is a special 1460 EDA arm that will allow the door to open 180°.:
Can you mount a 4041 Cush arm with a EDA arm template and get 180 degrees opening?
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The dead stop post would need to be removed and the 4040/4040XP EDA mounting template for 180° would be followed.:
Why does the auto operator not open the door when installed with a Chexit?
Resolution:
Chexits are NOT electric latch retraction devices, therefore the latch will not retract and allow the opener to swing the door open. Chexits block and unblock the latch. In order for a Ch...:
Is the LM9000 certified for in-swing and out-swing applications?
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The LM9000 is only certified outswing when used for tornado applications.:
PULL SIDE
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hinge side, swing side:
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.:
SWING FREE ARM
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SF arm, designed to allow free movement of the door without disengaging the holding mechanism: