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SECTION 087100

Concealed in Floor Door Closer Specifications

Spring Power Adjustable (ADA Compliant)

Part 1 – General

1.1Quality Assurance

  1. Reference Standards
  2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI/BHMA)
  3. A117.1Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped People
  4. A156.4Door Controls – Closers
  5. A156.18 Materials and Finishes
  6. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  7. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
  8. Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
  9. 228Door closers and Holders
  1. Source Quality Control
  2. All closers shall meet or exceedcycle test requirements of the applicable ANSI/BHMA standard.
  3. All closers, mounting hardware, arms, tracks and fasten devices shall be a single manufacturer.

Part 2- Products

2.3 Materials and Fabrication

A. General

1. Closer design shall be capable of both single action and double action. 2. Closers shall be installed to allow door swing as shown on plans.

2.8 Closers and Door Control Devices

A. MANUFACTURERS

All concealed in floor closers shall be as manufactured by Jackson/C.R. Laurence Co., Inc., P.O. Box 58923, Los Angeles, CA, 90058-0923; Tel: (800) 421-6144 or (323) 588-1281 Ext. 7520; Fax (800) 888-6855 or (323) 581-6522; Email: .

and shall have the following features:

  1. All closers shall carry a manufacturers ten (10) year warranty.
  2. Closing efficiency shall exceed 80%.
  3. Closer shall incorporate a tapered roller bearing design for smooth operation .
  4. Fluid must be of a type requiring no seasonal adjustments.
  5. There shall be a centering adjustment of +/- 3° in either direction without the need to remove door or closer.
  6. Separate hydraulic adjustment of
  7. Closing speed
  8. Latching speed
  9. Closing power shall be adjustable from Size 1 through Size 6 in accordance with ANSI.BHMA Standard 156.
  10. Door to floor clearance of 5/16” (8 mm) through 1-1/2” (38 mm) shall be accomplished using one of seven interchangeable spindles.

B. CAPACITY

1. For Center Hung applications: Maximum Door Weight is 1000 Lbs. (450 kg), Maximum Door Width is 54” (1400 mm).

2. For 3/4” (19 mm) Offset Pivot applications: Maximum Door Weight is 650 Lbs. (295 kg), Maximum Door Width 48” (1219 mm).

3. For 1-1/2” (38 mm) Offset Pivot applications: Maximum Door Weight is 300 Lbs. (136 kg), Maximum Door Width 42” (1066 mm).

C. OPERATION

1. Closer shall be non-handed.

2. Closer shall be double acting and capable of 180° rotation.

3. Closers requiring hold open feature shall be available in 90° and 120° or 105° only.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Installation

A. General

1. Installation shall be in accordance with the templates and installation instruction packaged with the closers at the time of manufacture.

2. Installation shall be made with fasteners packaged with the closer by themanufacturer.

3.2 Adjustment

A. Install and regulate all closers in accordance with the installation instructions packaged with the closers at the time of manufacture.

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