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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...:
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 is a cylindrical lock?
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Cylindrical Locks: a bored lockset whose latch or bolt locking mechanism is contained in the portion installed through the cross-boreMedium, high to extra heavy dutyCommercial, multi-family and ins...:
CLOSING FORCE
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Force, Spring, Spring Size, Closer Size:
Do Von Duprin Exit devices meet the 5 pound force requirement for opening an ADA handicapped door opening?
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The 5 pound force requirement is in reference to the maximum force to swing the door, not the maximum force allowed to unlatch the exit device. Maximum allowed force to retract the Von D...:
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 gearbox...:
Is the spring torque on 3SP1 hinge adjustable?
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Yes, the spring torque on 3SP1 butt hinge is adjustable. See the 3SP1 instructions: :
SPRING POWER ADJUSTMENT
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Mechanical pre-loading of spring to adjust closing force:
SPRING POWER
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Closing force exerted by the spring inside the cylinder to close the door:
Why do the batteries in my AD four battery pack pop out?
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The original 4B battery holder used with the AD and CO Series products is updated to improve performance. The issues addressed include: - Improved spring ...:
What is the opening force of a 4600 Series (4630/4640) operator when used manually?
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The manual opening force on a 4630/4640 will be approximately 8.5 lbs to 14 lbs depending on the spring setting.:
How do you adjust a door closer?
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How to: What are the steps to adjust a door closer? Facts: All LCN and FALCON door closers will have 3 regulating valves and a spring adjustment. All cl...:
Can you manually pull a 4040SE out of hold open?
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The holding force on an SE/ME Series door closer is approximately 35 lbs. and they can be manually pulled out of hold open with approximately 35 lbs of force. :
What LCN closer has the strongest closing force?
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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.:
What is the holding force of a SEM magnet?
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The SEM series magnets have a holding force of approximately 35 lbs when installed according to LCN instructions.:
What is the amount of pre-load force allowed for the 6300 electric strike before the strike will no longer release and operate properly.
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The 6000 series electric strikes 6100, 6200, 6300 models, require that there be no preload at all on the strike lip to function properly.: