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18 Companion Door, Pull Arm Installation
18.1 Mount Backplate, Pull Arm Application
Important Installation Notes
- Cover and axle end are fixed and cannot be extended.
- Cover length = centerline of hinge pin - 1 1/8” [28.5 mm].
18.1.1 Install Backplate, Pull Arm Application
- Using backplate template (Fig. 18.1.1 and 18.1.2), locate left hand and right hand backplate mounting holes on door frame/wall.
Notice Template documents a RH pull installation. Template must be mirrored for a LH pull installation.
- Place backplate on door frame/wall and align with the mounting hole locations in step 1.
- Check hinge pin centerline to edge of backplate distance.
- Check backplate for level; adjust if necessary.
- Mark backplate mounting hole locations.
- Remove backplate and drill holes based on fastener selected for door frame/wall material.
- Reference Para. 2.1 for backplate mounting screw kit. Use appropriate wall anchors if required.
- Place backplate on door frame/wall and secure with fasteners.
18.2 Install 8816 Closer on Backplate – Pull Arm Mounting
Parts List
| Item | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Backplate, ED operator companion | - |
| 2 | Companion closer adapter | DC3468-070 |
| 3 | #4 x 1/4-20 x 5/8" Philips flat head screw | DF0399-00G |
| 4 | 1/4-20 x 1" Philips FHMS undercut | DF3101-01Z |
| 5 | Door closer, 8816 | 08210970 |
18.2.1 Install 8816 Closer for Pull Arm Application
Notice Verify closer spring size prior to installation.
Notice PULL (T) mounting holes. For pull arm application, use PULL (T) mounting holes (See Fig. 18.2.3).
18.3 Pull Arm Installation
18.3.1 Assemble Track Hardware
Reference Chapter 10, Para. 10.4 and assemble hardware into track based on RH or LH pull arm installation.
18.3.2 Assemble CPD Lever to Drive Arm
Reference Chapter 10, Para. 10.6. Assemble CPD lever to drive arm based on RH or LH pull arm installation.
18.3.3 Install Drive Arm with Axle Extension
- Install the drive arm with axle extension (Fig. 18.3.2) onto the 8816 pinion at a minimum angle of 15 degrees.
- Thread M8 x 40 mm SHCS (for 20 mm axle extension) into 8816 pinion and tighten SHCS.
Notice: M8 SHCS Tightening Torque Use torque wrench (25 ft-lbs) to tighten SHCS to 17 ft-lb [23 Nm].
18.3.4 Drill Holes in Door for Track Fasteners
Notice: Pull Arm Installation Template Reference Chapter 16 for installation template.
Notice: Check Hole Locations for Level Check mounting hole locations for level prior to drilling holes.
- Use pull arm template to locate two track mounting holes on door.
- Drill two holes in door for track mounting.
- Reference Fig. 18.3.6 for pull arm screw kit.
- Remove fixing piece from one end of track.
- Remove slide shoe/pivot pin assembly.
- Position slide shoe/pivot pin under CPD lever mounting hole.
- Thread pivot pin M8 SHCS into CPD lever mounting hole.
- Use 6 mm hex key to tighten.
Notice: M8 SHCS Tightening Torque Use torque wrench (25 ft-lbs) to tighten SHCS to 5.9 - 7.4 ft-lb [8 - 10 Nm].
18.3.6 Install Track onto Slide Shoe/Pivot Pin Assembly
- Slide track onto slide shoe.
- Reinstall fixing piece assembly.
18.3.7 Attach Track Assembly to Door
- Rotate track assembly to door (Fig. 18.3.10).
- Fasten track to door using fasteners selected in Para. 18.3.4.
Notice: Check Track for Level Check track for level as fasteners are tightened.
18.3.8 Attach End Caps
Attach end caps to track.
18.3.9 Door Closer Adjustments
Reference Chapter 19.