Door closers are the perfect solution to automatically close a door after someone has opened it. They are usually found in office buildings, where there is often a high number of people coming in and out. Door closers set the opening and closing speed of a door, eliminating the problem of doors being slammed against the wall by people rushing in and out.
These closing mechanisms can also be installed in residential properties and other commercial buildings, such as care homes and hospitals. They offer various benefits, including controlling room temperature, maintaining fire safety, providing privacy and controlling noise.
There are various types of door closers available at Ironmongery Experts, such as heavy-duty door closers, medium duty door closers, light duty door closers, electromagnetic door closers, concealed door closers and floor springs. Each one of them offers different levels of safety, durability and functionality.
If you require a door closer, we would recommend our best-selling closers: the Arrone 1500 silver overhead door closer, which is ideal for interior doors up to 1100mm or 80kg maximum or the Rutland antique brass overhead door closer, which is suitable for interior doors up to 1250mm or 110kg maximum. Both these door closers are dual handed and come complete with a universal fixing pack for either push or pull side installation.
This guide will provide you with instructions to install an overhead door closer. If you are looking to install a concealed door closer, please see our article on “how to fit a concealed door closer”.
Materials.
- Door closer
- Door closer installation template
- Drill
- Screws
- Screwdriver
- Level
Instructions.
It’s important to ensure that both the door and the door frame are in good condition and working properly before installing any hardware. The following instructions will help you install a door closer on the pull side of a door.
Use the installation template supplied to determine the position of the door closer. Place the template on the top corner of the door and door frame. Drill pilot holes in the door and frame according to the template. Use a level to ensure you are drilling straight.
Securely fix the body of the door closer with the screws supplied. Then, fix the arm shoe on the door frame, ensuring that the shoe is in the correct position as shown in the template.
Attach the link arm onto the closer body spindle and secure it using the screws provided. Plus fit the link arm and connect it to the adjuster arm which is fitted on the frame.
Fit the spindle cover cap. Check the speed and performance of the opening and closing of the door. Adjust if necessary.
If you require instructions to install a door closer on the push side of a door follow your installation template. The instructions are similar, however, the difference is that the body of the closer is fitted on the door frame and the arm on the door.
If you have any enquiries regarding our door closers or require help choosing the ideal door closer for your property, feel free to contact our team on 01376 557 561 or email us at info@ironmongeryexperts.co.uk.
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