Door closers are designed to gently close the door from the full open position to the latched position. If the door does not close all the way the door closer, door, frame, or hinges will need to be adjusted.
How can I make my door closer easier to open?
Adjust the latch or swing speed
Use a 1/8-inch Allen wrench or screwdriver in the appropriate screw. Turn clockwise to reduce speed, counterclockwise to increase the speed. (“S”- Swing Speed: is the adjustment for the long swing of the door, “L”- Latch Speed: adjustment for the short final swing of the door.)
How do you calibrate a door closer?
How to Adjust a Standard Door Closer in 6 Steps
Step 1: Remove the cover. If you can’t see the adjustment valves, then the closer has a cover that needs to be removed. Step 2: Close all of the valves. Step 3: Adjust the backcheck. Step 4: Adjust the sweep/main speed. Step 5: Adjust the latching speed. Step 6: Test the door.
What is backcheck on a door closer?
The back check is the first control that will engage in a door closer. When a door is opened, the door closer back check control will slow the door down prior to making contact with a door stop or the fully opened position. For example, an exterior door may be opened on a windy day and the wind will push the door open.
How do you adjust the opening force on a door?
To adjust the latch or sweep speed:
Insert a 1/8-inch Allen wrench or screwdriver in the appropriate set screw. Turn it clockwise to reduce the speed, counterclockwise to increase the speed. The set screws are usually located on the end of the closer.
What does S and L mean on a door closer?
S and L are closing speed adjustment valves for a commercial door closer; where “S” indicates the sweep speed valve adjustment and “L” indicates the latch speed valve adjustment.
