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Can concealed closers be used with continuous hinges?
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What hinges can be used on tornado doors?
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The following hinges are available on Paladin series doors and frames: Butt hinges - 4 1/2" or 5" ball bearing type either standard or heavy duty Continuous hinges - full ...:
What is the standard gap between a pair of doors hung with continuous hinges?
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The standard gap between a pair of doors will be 3/16" when used with a Steelcraft "Z" astragal. If a wide inactive leaf is requested (no astragal) the gap between the doors will be...:
Are there any parts available for the old Dor-O-Matic 1200 overhead concealed series closers?
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The Dor-O-Matic overhead concealed manual door closers have been obsolete since 1999, and there are no parts available for them.:
What are Overhead Concealed door closer?
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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...:
Is there a retrofit closer available for the obsolete 303 OHC closer?
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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. :
Does Ives offer a continuous hinge or pivot for lead lined doors?
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Ives does not offer a continuous hinge designed specifically for lead lined doors. Standard hinges may work if the hinge and mounting hardware do not penetrate the lead lining in the door.&nb...:
What is the standard downsizing for a door leaf when using continuous hinges?
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Doors require special downsizing for continuous hinges. The amount of downsizing depends on the hinge specified (manufacturer and type) and the hinge application (Full Mortise versus Full Surface v...:
Can a 4010 be mounted with swing clear hinges?
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Locate closer and arm from the centerline of the swing clear hinge pin.:
What is a Cam Lift Hinge?
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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...:
Can a 9500 series operator on the push side be used with Cam lift hinges?
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The Senior Swing will work with Cam Lift Hinges as a PUSH SIDE MOUNT 9542/9553/9563 only. Maximum 3/4" lift. Maximum 15 pounds force to push door up the Cam Lift Hinge. Cam Lift Hinges WILL NO...:
What is the standard screw size used on Steelcraft doors with 4 1/2" or 5" hinges?
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Steelcraft follows the industry standards for hinge reinforcement and preparation for both door and frame. Unless otherwise specified all products prepared for butt hinges will have mounting holes ...:
How do you install a Senior Swing 9540 on one leaf of a double door?
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Surface Mounting - A 9542 HDR2 (Double Door Header) and a 9540-18 mounting plate can be used on the active leaf. A manual closer with a PA (parallel arm) can then be installed on the inactive leaf....:
Can DE-Series frames be prepared for pocket pivot hinges?
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Pocket pivot hinges are mainly used in cross corridor applications where clear opening width is a factor. For frames, pocket pivot hinges are a special hinge options which must be spe...:
How do you identify the model of a Falcon closer?
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To determine the SC series, measure center to center on the closer body bolt hole mounting pattern and an overall description of the closer and arm. SC91 -- 6-3/8" x 3/4" -- unique arm SC93 -- 9-1...:
What is maximum width, height and weight for IVES butt hinges?
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Butt hinges can be used on doors up to 4' wide and 200 pounds. There is no maximum door height. However, an additional hinge must be installed every 30" when exceeding a 7' d...:
What is a surface mounted door closer?
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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...:
On which closer is the fusible link arm available?
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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 Series ca...:
What LCN closer is used for double acting door?
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The LCN 6030 is a Double Acting (or dual action) closer. Requires a "Cased Open Frame" - that means no stops formed in the frame.:
Is the Von Duprin 1609 strike fire rated for pairs of doors?
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The Von Duprin 1609 cannot be used on a pair of fire rated doors. We recommend using the Von Duprin fire rated mortise exit device in lieu of the rim device such as the Von Duprin 5575-F,...:
Where is common cutout for Von Duprin EPT prep in Ives 224 Continuous Hinge?
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Cutout depends on the size of 224 hinge. See 112HD/224HD-EPT template. 112HD/224HD continuous hinge Center line of EPT to top of the door 83 inches 30 inches 85 inches 32 inc...:
What is the template for the 224HD TW8 continuous hinge?
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Templates for 224HD TW8 continuous hinges are 829431-00 for 83" & 85", 829433-00 for 95" & 829435-00 for 120" tall doors. Templates for 112HD TW8 continuous hinges are 829430-00 for 83" & 85", 82...:
What is the maximum door weight recommended for LCN closers?
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The maximum recommended door weight for LCN manual closers is 225 lbs.:
Can I use a Glynn Johnson 410 with a 4040 regular (pull side) mount?
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ST-1630 is required when mounting a 4041 or 4040XP door closer regular (pull/hinge) side with a concealed GJ100 or GJ410 series over head stop.This ST also REQUIRES the use of a 4040-18TJ drop plat...:
What closer can be used with Soss invisible hinges?
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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 ...:
Can a 4040XP Pull Side closer be mounted with Swing Clear Hinges?
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ST-1583 is used to template a 4040XP closer mounted hinge side with swing clear hinges. This ST is templating only – it uses standard parts.For current ST add on pricing and temp...:
Can a Cam Lift hinge be used with LCN closers?
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Cam Lift hinges can only be used with LCN door closers that have a "Regular" or "Reg hold Open" style arm. Locating the Closer and Arm from the centerline of the pivot point of the cam lift h...:
What special template (ST) is used with a 4040(XP) Rw/PA mount closer and a GJ overhead stop?
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The use of a 62A Shoe (required) would be used to mount a 4040XP Parallel Arm with a "SURFACE" GJ 70, 79, 81, 90, or 450 series stop. You would order the 4040XP with a Reg w/62A arm op...:
What are Hold Open Closers & Magnets?
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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...:
Where is the Fire Label located on a door and a frame?
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Fire labels (UL, ITS/WHI or FM) are located as follows: Butt Hinges and Pivots: On the doors the fire label is located on the hinge edge between the top and 2nd hinge preparation. On the fram...:
Can a 450 overhead be used on a 48" wide door hung with butt hinges or offset pivots?
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The 455 can be mounted on a 48" wide door, but we cannot guarantee that it will withstand the forces involved. Recommend using 906 instead.:
What is the difference between the FE and DE-Series frames
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A Double Egress frame is a double door frame prepared to receive two single-acting doors swinging in opposite directions (both doors are) the same hand. These openings are installed in cross corrid...:
Does a SEH require a door closer?
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The SEH is an "electronic holder" (ONLY) that is used to hold open a Fire Rated opening. It requires a door closer to be mounted on the opposite side. It is normally used on an existing opening wit...:
Can the bar style coordinators be used with swing clear hinges?
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No, the geometry of a swing clear hinge prevents the coordinator from working correctly. The bar style coordinator will not hold the active door open far enough for the inactive door to clear the ...:
Will a Senior Swing or Swing IQ work with swing clear hinges?
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Push Side Surface Mount Senior Swing or Swing IQ can be used with swing clear hinges, standard butt hinge/offset pivot templating. Pull Side Surface Mount Senior Swing&nb...:
What size Allen wrench is used for Closer adjustment?
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LCN does not supply Allen wrenches. The size allen wrenches that LCN uses, are standard sizes that every installer will have in their tool kit. 3/32" Allen wrench for adjusting&...:
What is the difference between the 2030 and 5030 closer?
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2030 and 5030 are both overhead concealed closers. Catalog information can be found here. The 2030 uses a concealed, in the door, track, and a concealed one piece arm. The 5030 use...:
Can a 4110 EDA and a Glynn Johnson 100 be used together?
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A special template is not needed, the closer drops down far enough on the door where it does not conflict with the GJ100 series concealed overhead stop. :
Where is the RA closer reinforcement located on a frame for a Regular Arm Closer?
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Optional closer reinforcements are located at 3" from hinge jamb to the beginning of the reinforcement plate. This applies to Regular Arm, Parallel Arm, Top Jamb. Regular Arm (RA) closer reinfor...:
How do you identify what size a 2030 closer is?
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The Date Code and Closer Size are stamped in the backside of the closer body. These stamps will be on a smooth machined surface of the cylinder.Closer Size:If the number is "1", the...:
Can I use a 4040 EDA and a Glynn Johnson 100 series concealed stop together?
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There is not a conflict between the 4041/4040XP EDA door closer and the GJ 100 or 410 overhead concealed series stops. The exception is: the 4041/4040XP mounted on a drop plate, and the Glynn Jo...:
Can you use a 4040SE with swing clear hinges on the pull side?
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Push Side Mount: Take the dimensions for the closer and track from centerline of swing clear hinge pin for the push side mount.:
Where is the EPT location of a Pin-and-Barrel Continuous HInge?
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The 600/700 Series EPT Template shows recommended locations based on the standard sizes, The customer can provide a different dimension measured from the top of the hinge to the Cen...:
What size machine screws are used with thru bolts and a 2-3/4" thick door and a 4040 closer?
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A 4040 closer mounted with thru bolts on a 2-3/4" thick door would require 1/4-20 X 3-1/2" machine screws.:
Do I need to order the LCN 4040XP closer X ST-3596 to get the cover screw to secure the snap on cover to the cylinder?
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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. :
Can a Glynn Johnson 90 stop be used with a top jamb mounted 4040?
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A 4040XP-18G drop plate will be needed to drop the closer and arm down far enough not to conflict with the GJ 90 series overhead stop.:
Can I get a replacement arm for an old 4110SE closer?
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The replacement arms for the older handed 4010SE/4110SE closers would be ordered as: 4040SE-3077T x ST-3035 for a RH arm. 4040SE-3077T x ST-3035-1 for a LH arm. :
What special template (ST) is used with a 4110 closer and GJ90 series?
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ST-2730 is used with a 4110EDA closer and GJ901-904 overhead stop.This can only be used with GJ901-904.If a drop plate is required, a 4010-18 drop plate would be used (A 4110-18 drop plate can not ...:
What are the SRT screws lengths used with LCN Closers?
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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/...:
What special template (ST) is used with a 2030 closer and GJ over head stop?
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Special template ST-2211 is used to mount a 2030 series closer with a GJ 70,79,81,90, and 450 series overhead stops. This ST works with any GJ "surface" mounted stop. The 2030 closer cannot b...:
What special template (ST) is used with the 2030 closer and a low profile track and roller?
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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...:
What length SRT screw is used for mounting the body of a 1461 closer?
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The SRT screw that is used for mounting the 1461 closer body is 1 3/8" long.Four screws are used to mount the closer body.:
Can a 4010 be used on the push side of the door like a 4020?
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The 4010 and 4020 use the same door closer cylinder, the rod and shoe and covers are different. To use a 4010 cylinder as a 4020, you will need a 4020-79 rod and shoe and a 4020-72 cover. To us...:
What is the purpose of a Swing Free arm on a 4310ME?
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The (SF) "Swing Free" arm allows the door to be put into hold open position, but then repositioned (swing free) to any other degree of opening without taking the closer out of the hold open mode....:
What is a 62A shoe used for?
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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.:
What is the valve on the back of a 4041/4040XP closer used for?
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The valve on the back of a 4041/4040XP closer is a "Back Check Selector Valve" that needs to be turned in on "Parallel Arm" mount applications ONLY. :