Door closers are common on commercial properties, but can also be installed in residential homes. Door closers help reduce energy costs by ensuring that the door always closes completely, and are especially necessary in extremely hot or cold climates. Door closers also help eliminate wear and tear of the door frame, by using a hydraulic arm to gently close the door.

There are many types of door closers on the market, but in general, they function the same way and the installation procedure is similar.

The most common door closer installation method is called regular arm installation. This is when the door closer in installed on the hinge side of an in-swing door.

Door Closer Installation Steps

Install Door Closer

Adjust Door Closer Speed

SWEEP speed adjustment is accomplished by full rotations of the speed adjusting valve.

• Turn the speed adjustment valve CLOCKWISE for a SLOWER CLOSE arc closing speed.
• Turn the speed adjustment valve COUNTER-CLOCKWISE for a FASTER CLOSER arc closing speed.

LATCH speed adjustments is accomplished by full rotations of the speed adjusting valve.

• Turn the speed adjustment screw CLOCKWISE for a SLOWER LATCH arc closing speed.
• Turn the speed adjustment screw COUNTER-CLOCKWISE for a FASTER LATCH arc closing speed.