Parallel Arm Installation
Page 4
2-3/4
(69.9)
3/8
(9.5)
5/16
(8)
7/16
(11.1)
2
(50.8)
1-1/2
(38.1)
7
(177.8)
4
(101.6)
1-1/8
(29)
2-1/4
(57)
1/2
(12.7)
3/4
(19.1)
9-1/16
(230.2)
C
L
A
C
B
1-1/2
(38mm)
Template
Holes for 214 Plate only
Installation Sequence
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Select door opening angle using template above. Mark 4 holes
on door for closer or 214 dropplate and 4 holes on frame for
soffit plate.
Install closer with “S” and “L” adjustment valves toward lock
edge of door.
Mount soffit plate to frame.
Install main arm onto closer pinion shaft. Rotate pinion 45°
toward hinge edge of door to align main arm letter “3” (right
hand) or “2” (left hand) with pinion flat. Fasten with arm screw.
Fasten forearm to soffit plate. Adjust forearm length to set arm
elbow about 1-1/2” (38mm) from door when connected to main
arm. Tighten forearm screw.
Prepare door and frame for fasteners. See “Preparation for
Fasteners” bottom of Page 2.
Screw pinion cap onto pinion shaft by hand or with a Phillips
screw driver - DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
251 or 251BF Models Only. Set closing power using “Power
Adjustment Chart” at bottom of Page 2.
Mount 214 dropplate ... only if required.
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Adjust closer. See Closer Adjustments on Pages 2 and 3.
Side Elevation
To 100°
101° to 130°
Over 131°
9-1/4
7-3/4
5-3/4
235
197
146
7-5/8
6-1/8
4-1/8
194
156
105
8-5/8
7-1/8
5-1/8
219
181
130
Door
Opening
Dimension A
Dimension B
Dimension C
Inches
Inches
Inches
mm
mm
mm
Hinge or
Pivot
• Do not scale drawing
• Left Hand shown
• Dimensions are in inches (mm)
Typical Installation
Left Hand Door
Optional
“BC”
Valve
S & L
Valves
Power
Adjustment
Screw
Pinion Flat
Optional
“BC”
Valve
Power
Adjustment
Screw
Right Hand Door
1
2
3
4 Z
Y
S
Pinion Flat
1 2
3
4
Z
Y
S
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