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 ...
The 62A shoe is used when it is necessary to install the door closer (lower) down on the door so that it will operate under accessories such as overhead stops, coordinators, etc.
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...
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...
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 "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...
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...
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...
ST-2730 is used with a 4110 closer and GJ90 series (up to size 4). ST-2730 includes a special template and special arm with a -62G shoe and bent forearm.
If a drop plate is required, a 4010-18 d...
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.
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 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...
The 4110 Cush closer can be templated for 85°, 90°, 100°, and 110° maximum as standard templates.
The 4110 if ordered by ST-3220 will allow templating to 135°
BHMA provides a certified products directory complete with function codes and meanings. The most up-to-date directory can be accessed through their website at: http://www.buildershardwa...
The Rw/PA arm is simply a regular arm that is packed with a 62PA (parallel arm) shoe, which will allow a (Tri-Pack) closer to be mounted in a regular, top jamb, or parallel arm application.
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...
For a door closer that tries to open the door instead of closing it:The closer body could be mounted backwards on the door - check instructions for proper closer orientation.It could be the wrong h...
Overhead Concealed door closers are used to provide a more aesthetic look to the opening.
Concealed in either the frame or the door
Offer the ability to be adjusted to maintain...
First you need to determine if the closer is handed. A handed door closer will only have a single shaft on one side of the closer for the arm to attach to.
If the closer is handed...
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 automatic operators.
At around ...
EDA ARM - The EDA arm is a heavy duty parallel arm mount. The degree of door opening is determined by the template used for mounting. EDA arm closers can only be mounted as a Push Side parallel ar...
The hold open position on a "REG" or "EDA" hold open arm is set with the door to a few degrees shy of the desired hold open point. To properly set, open the door 5° less then the desired hold open...
A 4110 with AVB (advance variable back check) would be recommended. Using a SCUSH (Spring Cush) arm will also help minimize shock to all door hardware.
The 2030 closer requires a minimum 1-3/8" top rail on the door for the standard track.
For a top rail less than 1-3/8" and as narrow as 1", you could use the l...
The 4040(XP) door closer can be used as a temporary replacement in a 4630/4640 operator to provide manual control of the door while the 4630/4640 closer cylinder is being repaired or a replacement ...
The holding force on an SE/ME Series door closer is approximately 35 lbs. and they can be manually pulled out of hold open with approximately 35 lbs of force.
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...
Hold Open Closers & Magnets (Fire/Life safety products) provide a wide range of solutions. Single or multi-point hold open closers
Utilize an electromechanical closer.
Hold the door o...
A LHR (left hand reverse) door uses a RH (right hand) door closer.
A RHR (right hand reverse) door uses a LH (left hand) door closer.
A door can be handed in several ways. The easiest way is to stand on the Push side of the door.
Push the door away from you as if you are going to walk thru the opening. If the hinges are on yo...
To determine the hand of a door, view the door from the outside, security side or key side of door.
Once there identify which side are the hinges located on the, right or left side of t...
Go to the push side of the door opening. See above illustration.
If door swings out to the left, it needs a left hand door closer.
If door swings out to the right, i...
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...
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...
Pneumatic Automatic Operators are used in areas where electrically operated devices are not convenient or permitted.
Consists of a modified, heavy-duty door closer for manual oper...
Electro-hydraulic Automatic Operators are:
Designed for manual opening applications where there is occasional need for automating the door to meet ADA requirements.
Electrically powere...
LCN does not does not have or supply any information for the old (obsolete) "High Energy" Dor-O-Matic Sliding doors, Bi-Fold doors or Astro Swing doors. You MUST be AAADM certified to work on, or g...
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 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 ...
Using Soss hinges with closers can require special device and preparation locations. If you have questions on specific closer applications, please e-mail your request (including a description ...
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, ...
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...
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...
No. As of June 27th, 2018--- the cover screw is now standard in the screw packs for the 4040XP, 4040XPT, 4000T, and 4040SE so ST-3596 is no longer needed.
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.
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...
Closers mounted according to LCN installation instructions require no periodic maintenance or seasonal adjustments. Monthly, quarterly, and annual visual inspections are recommended for Fire/...