How-To Install A Door Closer

This 3-hour fire door is required to have a closer.
These things are never fun to install, but let’s get it done.
The kit comes with a paper template that marks everything out, so I use a level to make sure it’s straight, and a punch to mark where I need to drill.
My one complaint with this kit is that it comes with Phillip’s Head screws- torques would definitely work better.
First, I install the closer arm to the top of the door jamb; then I screw the closer to the door.
These screws are a pain to use, but it’s not going anywhere.
Next, I slip the arm over the pinion shaft on the closer.
I adjust the forearm length so that it’s perpendicular at a 90-degree angle to the door- this puts preload tension on the closer.
Then, I tighten the forearm screw to hold it in place.
Finally, I put the main arm screw in to permanently attach the arm to the closer.
Let’s give it a try- you can see how it slams shut at the end.
There’s an adjustment for both the latch and the sweep of the door.
I slow down the latch speed- it shuts so much smoother now.
All that’s left to do is to put on this plastic cover.
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[genocadetto]

I was taught to use to a screwdriver and never and impact on doors. It also helps make sure you dont strip the holes.

[addictionbass]

I love them adjustment screws…. At work we always had the front door slamming on everybody… I seen a video like this and they said the screws adjusted the speed and pull of the door and easily adjustable so I had to try it out!!!! So now I’ve got the door closing at the perfect speed where two people can make it out without getting blasted by the door lol great for carrying stuff in and out of the building! And so easy!!! It’s something when you learn it’s so nice to know how easy it is! And you can impress anybody by adjusting the doors! Nobody likes getting hit with a heavy door closing too fast lol

[davidsandvik]

Basically all commercial hardware number 3 tips

[xxMarcxxrocks]

Completely agree. They need torx or in Canada, we use square head roberstons

[davidsandvik]

It comes with a phillips-head number 3 not number two that's why you're having such a hard time and the reason why they have a number 3 tip is so they don't start out

[davidperry]

I want to put closers on all my exterior doors and the door that goes from the garage to the mudroom. Not only for anti theft but I think they look cool. I’d go for an LCN, Universal products, or a Norton

[troycarpenter]

#3 Phillips work fine. I prefer Phillips style head over Torx in some applications. One key point to consider here is letting the self-tapping screw to do the work. By allowing the cutting tip to do its intended purpose instead of using the same technique for wood screws you'll increase efficiency and success

[MrSmid]

The heads on all these type of screws are soft! Pilot hole a must

[EL]

Those screws are awesome. Use the right bit. It’s a P3.

[vernonnelson]

Next time use a square bit number 2 I find it better to use the square bit to prevent stripping the screw 👍🏼👌🏼works better on a Phillips P3 head screw which comes with the closer hardware .

[tonycurtiss]

And show the tapping of frame and door… that’s where the problems are…. Knowing you tools and how to use them is the only battle!

[bunsguns]

I prefer nutserts/rivnuts in sheet metal doors like that.

[normalantipathy]

Knowing the door speed can be adjusted might be worth sharing with one of my local gas stations... They got a new door and it's hard as hell to open.

[Hydro]

Crl tube wax works wonder for steal idk if you're still following

[glengarbera]

Robertson would even be a better choice.

[wcbscout]

Nice, what model closer is that and what made you choose it? I see someone mentioned its a Harney 316?

[XroorX]

I installed these hinges bc of my frogs leaving doors open and after a few weeks, it doesn’t self close….do these need periodic adjustments? Thanks

[theurbanredneck]

The self tappers they sent with these closers suck dont they!! Haha. I have Installed a ton of this brand. Other than the screws they are decent closers.

[slash.]

Use a drill, the clutch will help you drill in the screws much easily.

[ivandiaz]

What's the poundage on that door? You said it fire rated... so do you know how much pounds it needs to break and open? What's the time to close and latch at 90? Lol. I'm just messing with you, I don't care but I know what the inspector will look for.