Parker Door Closer Adjustments

This article is primarily about surface mounted door closers but the ideas here can be applied to other kinds of.

Parker door closer adjustments.

Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to slow the closer down counter clockwise to speed it up. Remember when it comes to turning commercial door closer adjustment screws a little goes a long way. The combined action unit provides all features of barrier free opening plus the light touch capabilities of closing so disabled people can easily open and readily pass through the door. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.

Start with no more than 1 8 of a turn. If it closes right the first time check it 10 more times. Door closer adjustment is an art that requires knowledge patience and an ability to climb up and down a ladder several times but with these attributes and the appropriate wrench hex key or screwdriver you can do it yourself. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.

These closers are specifically designed with the physically impaired in mind. Parker s barrier free and delayed action line of door closers presents a 25 year warranty meets ansi grade 1 a 156 4 standards comes with a choice of adjustable delayed action closing speeds or combined door opening ease and delayed action closing adjustment.