Cal-Royal 500 Series Grade 1 Door Closer Installation guide

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Cal-Royal CAL-ROYAL 500 Series Grade 1 Door Closer is a versatile and durable door closer suitable for various applications. With its adjustable closing and latching speed, you can customize the door's movement to your preference. The back-check control allows you to manage the door's opening force, preventing it from swinging open too quickly. Additionally, the closer features adjustable spring power, enabling you to set the appropriate closing force for different door weights and sizes.

Cal-Royal CAL-ROYAL 500 Series Grade 1 Door Closer is a versatile and durable door closer suitable for various applications. With its adjustable closing and latching speed, you can customize the door's movement to your preference. The back-check control allows you to manage the door's opening force, preventing it from swinging open too quickly. Additionally, the closer features adjustable spring power, enabling you to set the appropriate closing force for different door weights and sizes.

OPENING DIM A
TO 100° 4-23/32”
(120 mm)
100° - 120° 4-23/32”
(120 mm)
OVER 180° 5-5/32” (80 mm)
RIGHT HAND DOOR SHOWN
LEFT HAND DOOR OPPOSITE
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
REGULAR ARM INSTALLATION (PULL SIDE) MOUNTING
6-1/2”(165mm)
1-9/16”(40mm) 1-1/4”(31.75mm)
1”(25.4mm)
3/4”
(19mm)
9-1/16”(230mm)
Hinge or Pivot
BOTTOM OF FRAME
704
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500 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDELINE:
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
1. Select degree of opening from table and use template dimension shown in above. Mark 4 holes on the
door for door closer and two (2) holes on the frame for arm shoe.
2. Drill pilot holes in door and frame for #14 all-purpose screws or drill and tap for 1/4; 20 machine screws.
3. Install adjustable forearm/arm shoe assembly to frame using screw provided.
4. Install main arm to top pinion shaft using screw provided.
5. Mount closer on door using screws provided, SPRING POWER ADJUSTING NUT MUST BE POSITIONED AWAY
FROM HINGE EDGE.
6. Adjust length of adjustable forearm so that adjustable forearm is perpendicular to frame when assembled
to preloaded main arm ( Illustration ). Secure forearm to main arm with screw provided.
7. Snap pinion cap over shaft at bottom of closer, (When using full cover, pinion cap is not necessary).
8. Adjust closing speed, back check control and spring power of door, following instruction as shown.
9. Shown Illustration above in regards for 704 drop plate use to accommodate the door closer body mounting
in some cases.
500 SERIES: TOP JAMB INSTALLATION (PUSH SIDE)
6-1/2”
(165mm)
1-9/16”
(40mm)
19/32”(15mm)
3/4”
(19mm)
9-1/16”(230mm)
Hinge or Pivot
1-21/32”(42mm)
BOTTOM OF FRAME
OPENING DIM A
TO 100° 5-1/2”
(140 mm)
100° - 120° 5-1/8”
(130 mm)
OVER 180° 3-17/32”
(90 mm)
LEFT HAND DOOR SHOWN
RIGHT HAND DOOR OPPOSITE
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
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4
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4
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
1. Select degree of opening from table and use template dimension shown in above. Mark 4 holes on the
door for door closer and two (2) holes on the frame for arm shoe.
2. Drill pilot holes in door and frame for #14 all-purpose screws or drill and tap for 1/4; 20 machine screws.
3. Install adjustable forearm/arm shoe assembly to frame using screw provided.
4. Install main arm to top pinion shaft using screw provided.
5. Mount closer on door using screws provided, SPRING POWER ADJUSTING NUT MUST BE POSITIONED AWAY
FROM HINGE EDGE.
6. Adjust length of adjustable forearm so that adjustable forearm is perpendicular to frame when assembled
to preloaded main arm ( Illustration ). Secure forearm to main arm with screw provided.
7. Snap pinion cap over shaft at bottom of closer, (When using full cover, pinion cap is not necessary).
8. Adjust closing speed, back check control and spring power of door, following instruction as shown.
9. Shown Illustration above in regards for 704 drop plate use to accommodate the door closer body mounting
in some cases.
500 SERIES : PARALLEL ARM INSTALLATION (PUSH SIDE)
OPENING DIM A DIM B
TO 100° 7-7/8”
(200 mm)
5-29/32”
(150 mm)
120° - 180° 6-11/16”
(170 mm)
4-23/32”
(120 mm)
LEFT HAND DOOR SHOWN
RIGHT HAND DOOR OPPOSITE
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
2-11/16”(68mm)
15/32”(11.5mm)
5/16”(8mm)
1-25/32”(45mm)
3”(76mm)
3/4”(19mm)
9-1/16”(230mm)
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
1. Select degree of opening from table and use template dimension shown in above. Mark 4 holes on the
door for door closer and two (4) underside of frame for bracket..
2. Drill pilot holes in door and frame for #14 all-purpose screws or drill and tap for 1/4; 20 machine screws.
3. Mount closer on door using screws provided, SPRING POWER ADJUSTING NUT MUST BE POSITIONED
TOWARD HINGE EDG.
4. Install paralled arm bracket to frame using screw provided.
5. Using a wrench on the square shaft at bottom of closer, rotate shaft approximately 45 Degree toward hinge edge
of door. Hold and place main arm of shaft on top of closer at proper index mark as illustrated, FOR LEFT HAND
DOOR “L” ( Illustration “A”). FOR RIGHT HAND DOOR “R” (Illustration “B”). Tighten arm screw with lockwasher
securely.
6. Remove arm shoe from the forearm and discard ( arm shoes is not used for parallel installation) and tighten
screw securely.
7. Adjust length of adjustable forearm so that adjustable forearm is parallel to frame.
8. Snap pinion cap over shaft at buttom of closer. ( When using full cover. pinion cap is not necessary).
9. Adjust closing speed, back check control and spring power of door, following instruction as shown page 4.
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500 SERIES ADJUSTMENT
CLOSING CYCLE
NOTE: Closing arcs ("CLOSE" and "LATCH") are controlled by two(2)separate speed adjusting valves, adjust the CLOS-
ING speed first, then adjust the LATCHING speed.
1."CLOSING" speed adjustment is accomplished by full rotations of the speed adjusting valve.
- Turn the speed adjusting valve CLOCKWISE for a SLOWER closing speed.
- Turn the speed adjusting valve COUNTER-CLOCKWISE for a FASTER closing speed.
2."LATCH" speed adjustment is accomplished by full rotation of the speed adjusting valve.
- Turn the speed adjusting screw CLOCKWISE for a SLOWER latching speed.
- Turn the speed adjusting screw COUNTER-CLOCKWISE for a FASTER latching speed.
CAUTION!! Do not turn speed adjusting valve more than two(2) full turns counter-clockwise from its factory set position, as
two speed adjusting valves could become dislodged from the door closer body resulting in the loss of internal fluid and
failure of the device.
LATCH SPEED
CLOSING SPEED
BACK CHECK
CONTROL
SPRING POWER
ADJUSTING NUT
SWEEP SPEED
LATCH SPEED
· To increase back check intensity, turn back
check control valve clockwise.
· To decrease back check intensity, turn back
check valve anticlockwise.
SPRING POWER CONTROL
· To increase opening force and closing force,
turn the spring adjusting screw clockwise.
· To decrease opening force and closing force,
turn the spring adjusting screw anticlockwise.
FULLY ADJUSTABLE SPRING
(800 SERIES CLOSERS ARE SHIPPED AS SIZE 2
ON BF (BARRIER FREE) MODELS, AND SIZE 3 ON
NON BF MODEL.)ROTATE SPRING ADJUSTMENT
SCREW COUNTER - CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE THE
SIZE, ROTATE SPRING ADJUSTMENT SCREW
CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE SPRING POWER.
BACK CHECK CONTROL
ADJUSTABLE SPRING MODELS
SPRING ADJUSTMENT NUT
Decrease
Increase
Backcheck
Range Decrease
Decrease
Backcheck Intensity "BC"
Never close this
screw completely
CLOSER SIZE CLOCKWISE
TURNS OF
ADJUSTING NUT
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
0
6
12
18
BC BF
NOTE: MAXIMUM ADJUSTMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 18 TURNS
FROM MINIMUM SETTING
DO NOT FORCIBLY EXTEND ADJUSTMENT BEYOND LIMITS
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Cal-Royal 500 Series Grade 1 Door Closer Installation guide

Type
Installation guide
This manual is also suitable for

Cal-Royal CAL-ROYAL 500 Series Grade 1 Door Closer is a versatile and durable door closer suitable for various applications. With its adjustable closing and latching speed, you can customize the door's movement to your preference. The back-check control allows you to manage the door's opening force, preventing it from swinging open too quickly. Additionally, the closer features adjustable spring power, enabling you to set the appropriate closing force for different door weights and sizes.

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