The regulation valves are designed to adjust the flow the hydraulic fluid in the closer which regulates the door closing speed through various phases of the closing cycle. The regulati...
The size 6 handed closers will have the most (strongest) closing force. The 4016 (pull side), the 4026 (top jamb push side) or the 4116 (push side parallel arm) have the highest closing force.
The 1040 and 1050 are obsolete closers made in the 50's, 60's, and 70's. The 1260 or 1460 will work as replacements, but they are not direct replacement.
If a door is being held open by the LCN SEM 7800/1900 magnet or any ME/SE Series Sentronic LCN closer, you can remotely release that door to close by ordering the following parts and wi...
The standard screw pack for an LCN closer is the SRT (Self Reaming and Tapping) screw. Thru bolts are an option, but must be specified on the order. There is no charge for them, but they do need to...
4040XP Series (4040 DEL) is a universal closer. *(see note)
Non Handed closer. Can be mounted on a RH or LH door.
4041XP - Adjustable size 1 to 6.
Can mount push side or pull side of the doo...
No, LCN does not have an electronic hold open closer (SE/ME Series) that will provide a solid 180° hold open position.
The 3130SE has an adjustable hold open position from 85° to 110° maximum.
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LCN does not supply Allen wrenches, the size that LCN uses, are standard sizes that every installer will have in their tool kit. 3/32" Allen wrench for adjusting regulation valves: main speed, lat...
The SED/MED series closers where discontinued in 2000. The SE or ME series from LCN can be used as replacements to provide a hold open feature, but will not have the smoke detector...
Make sure that the hold open nut is not on upside down. The orientation of the hold open nut depends on the mounting.
On a Top Jamb "Push Side" mount, the hold open nut would poi...
The minimum clear opening width for ADA is 32" measured from face of door opened to 90 degrees to face of stop on strike jamb. There must be no hardware mounted to the door projectin...
STANDARD ROD AND SHOE: 4020, 4031, 1460, 1520, 1370, 1070, 1260, 4640, 4820 is: 8 3/8”
LONG ROD AND SHOE: 4020: 4031, 1460, 1520, 1370, 1070, 1260, 4640, 4820 is: 12 3/8”
STANDARD ROD AN...
The "320G" is the # on a UL sticker attached to the arm of most LCN door closers, and is not a door closer model number. The "320G" means that the arm is not a mechanical hold open device and OK t...
SRT "Self Reaming, & Tapping" screws are the default type screws shipped with LCN closers, when a specific screw type is not specified.
There are 3 standard lengths of SRT screws:
1-3/8"
1...
If an Size 1 (ADA) closer is set to 5 lbs. opening force, it will only have about 3 lbs. (60/70%) closing force. If the closer will not close against air pressure, but the ADA requirements have to ...
Regular LCN closers have "3" regulating valves for General Speed, Latch Speed, and Backcheck. If the LCN closer has "4" regulating valves, then the closer has the Delayed Action feature.
De...
The determination was made that Lead Lined covers are no longer needed for the LCN product line, see below Marketing/EHS document.
Lead Lined cover discontinuation letter
The LCN "Traditional" Potbelly series closer line was discontinued in 1980.
Unfortunately there is no direct replacement for these old units. Would need to replace with...
The 330 closer and parts were discontinued in early 2009.
LCN does not have any parts available for the 330 series closer.
The LCN 3030 Series would be the comparable closer replacement to the...
LCN closers are listed by series # and an ordering #. In this case 4040 tells us the series and 4041 is the ordering # which states the closer is an adjustable size 1-6 sp...
The date is a 4 digit #. The first 2 numbers indicate the week it was made, and the last 2 numbers indicate what year it was made.
On most surface mounted closers, the model #, date code, ...
The old 4030/4130 closers and arms are obsolete, there is nothing to replace them. No arm from other closers will fit
There is no closer that can replace the old 4030 series closer with the exa...
This can only be done with universal, non-handed closers: 1250, 1260, 1450, 1460, 4030, 4040XP, and 4050A.You would need an xxxx-62PA shoe to adapt from regular arm to parallel arm mount...
Because of the new extended LCN warranties and the desire to be consistent across the entire Allegion premium brands, LCN will be moving away from offering an out-of-warranty repair service beginni...
The 1260 closer body has the same footprint (9-1/16" x 3/4") and it mounts in the same location as the 1070 body, but the arm will have to be moved slightly to match the 1260 templating.
Surface Mounted door closers are the most durable and common type of door closer.
Mounted to the surface of the door or frame
Can be configured (through installation or arm type) to meet a...
The 5 pound force requirement is in reference to the maximum force to swing the door, not the maximum force allowed to unlatch the exit device. Maximum allowed force to retract the Von D...
There are a few things that can cause a closer to slam.
The closer could be adjusted incorrectly. Turn all regulating screws clockwise until they stop. Then open each valve 1 and 1/2 turns. If t...
LCN does offer a 2810 Senior Swing / 2010 manual closer combo for a pair of doors. Both units contained within the same Senior Swing header.
To order a paired operator with a 2810 on&nb...
2030 and 5030 are both overhead concealed closers.
The 2030 uses a concealed, in the door, track, and a concealed one piece arm.
The 5030 uses a exposed double lever arm (like the arm for a 401...
The 4040/4040XP closer mountings have the following maximum opening degree templating:
The 4040/4040XP PA "Regular Arm" mount will allow for 180° max. opening.
The 4040/4040...
Cam Lift Hinges are specially designed hinges used mainly on acoustical door assemblies. The Cam Lift Hinge lifts the door during its travel and seats the door bottom for a pos...
The LCN closer fluid "Liquid X" will perform without variation between:
-30° F to +120° F - for manual closers.
+35° F to +120° F - for electrical closers and a...
The old 4030 series was:
Handed
Mounted regular arm hinge side.
Had sized springs, were not adjustable.
The 4033 is an obsolete closer. If required, handing can be verified by looking at ...
Product shipped on or after Feb. 8th, 2016
The "3034" and "3034H" are internal part designation that LCN uses to specify regular (3034) and hold open ...
On Feb 8th, 2016 - LCN launched the redesign of the Hold open clip which changed multiple components of our Track style closers, including the roller, track, hold open clip, and bumper.
How to: What are the steps to adjust a door closer?
Facts: All LCN and FALCON door closers will have 3 regulating valves and a spring adjustment. All cl...
The LCN direct retrofit for the Obsolete 303 OHC closer was the 330 series, it was discontinued in 2009. The 3030 closer door closer body can be used as a replacement cylinder.
Effective December 9, 2019, Schlage L Series mortise locks with a thumbturn will ship standard with our new ADA thumbturn. The new ADA thumbturn is slightly smaller than
the existing design while s...
The Falcon SC71 is an exact replacement for the Norton 7500. The LCN 1460 or 4040 Series closers could be used, the mounting hole pattern is different.
The Fusible Link arm is available with the 4010, 4020 and 4110 series closers. They all use the same Fusible Link arm. The UL Listing number is for the Fusible Link arms is R1943.
The 4010 Serie...
Closers mounted according to LCN installation instructions require no periodic maintenance or seasonal adjustments. Monthly, quarterly, and annual visual inspections are recommended for Fire/...