Where is the RA closer reinforcement located on a frame for a Regular Arm Closer?

Solution ID

60681

Resolution

Optional closer reinforcements are located at 3" from hinge jamb to the beginning of the reinforcement plate. This applies to Regular Arm, Parallel Arm, Top Jamb.

Regular Arm (RA) closer reinforcements are welded into face of frame header on the pull side of opening.
Top Jamb (TJ) closer reinforcements are welded into face of frame header on the push side opening.
Parallel Arm (PA) closer reinforcements are welded into soffit of frame header.

Standard reinforcement plates for these surface mounted closers are 14 gage and 14" long.

Notes

Details of the frame closer reinforcements can be found in the Steelcraft Tech Manual in the Hardware Preparations section.

For information on other optional closer reinforcements, refer to solution ID #63518 titled "What options are available to add frame reinforcement for surface closer?" which can be viewed here.

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