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An ASSA ABLOY Group brand
50BC, 51 Series Door Closers
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50BC, 51 series door closers
the engineer's choice
•Exceeds10millioncycles•Non-handed•Tri-packed(regulararm,top jambandparallelarm installations)•Rack-and-piniondesign•Castaluminumbody•1-3/8"(35mm)diameterpiston•5/8"(16mm)diameterpinion journals
•Standard,separateand independent, latch, sweep and backcheckintensityvalves•2-7/8"(73mm)projection•Allstandardarmapplications allowdoorstoswing180°, conditionspermitting•15-yearlimitedwarranty•Stakedvalves
finishes
50BC 51 51BF
Sizedsprings2,3,4,5,6withnopoweradjustment
X
Adjustablespringsizes3through6 X
Adjustablespringsizes1through4(ADAcompliant)
X
Delayedactionoptionwithpressurereliefvalve(inlieuofbackcheck)
X X
standard features
Description Specify (BHMA) Designation Complements the following finishes Old Designation
Aluminum 689 625,628,629,630,651,652 SB
StatuaryBronze 690 613,640 STAT
Dull Bronze 691 612,637,639 BL
Black 693 315 315
MediumAmber 694 312 312
Gold 696 605,606,632,633 GB
PrimeCoat 600* — SRI
Yale®50SeriesClosersaredesignedtofitalmostanyapplicationandarethechoiceofengineersworldwide.Theyareidealforusewithaluminum storefrontdoorsandframes,yettheyalsocomplementwoodormetaldoorinstallations.Non-handed,the50seriesisavailableassizedormulti-sizedunitsandofferstri-packedpackagingonstandardnon-holdopen and hold open closers.
ThisULlisted,Grade1closerhasaprovenhistoryofqualityandtradition.Withavarietyofplates,brackets,precisevalveadjustmentandacompleterangeofarms,thesecloserscanbeusedonretailstores, warehouses, restaurants,garages,ormanufacturingandutilitybuildings.
•Delayedaction(inlieuofbackcheck).Specify51DAor51BFDA.•Corrosion-resistantmodel(non-holdopenonly).Specify51S(notavailabletri-packed)•Moldedplasticcovers(suffixP)•Heavy-dutyarms:ParallelRigid,Holder/Stop,Holder/StopSpringandUNIStop™
optional features
*600 is a special rust-inhibiting prime coat. Closers can be ordered prime coat only (specify closer x 600). An additional charge applies if finish coat is required over prime coat (ex: 51 x 600 x 689).
contentsOverview ...........................................2-3
Finishes ................................................ 2
Fasteners ............................................. 3
Features ............................................... 4
OptionalFeatures ..............................4-5
SpecialFunctionDoorClosers ............. 6
Applications .......................................7-9
TechnicalDetails ...........................10-17
Accessories ...................................18-25
Parts List .......................................26-34
Suggested Specifications ..............35-36
HowToOrder ...............................37-38
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50BC, 51 series door closers
overview
SpringPowerAdjustmentShaft(51,51BFonly)
BackcheckValveAluminumAlloyShell
SpringAdjustmentShaft(51,51BFonly)
PinionSweepValve
Piston
Spring omitted for illustration purposes
cutawayview
compliancestandardsTheseries51BFdoorclosersaredesignedtocomplywithrequirementsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(A.D.A.)andANSIstandardA117.1.Allseries50BC/51(BF)areANSI/BHMAA156.4,Grade1certified. All Yale®series50BC/51(BF)closerswithnon-holdopenarmsarelistedbyUnderwriters’Laboratoriesforlabeledfiredoors.ThisincludescompliancetoUL10Cfor3-hourassemblies.TheseproductsaremanufacturedinacertifiedISO9001facility.TheseclosersarealsolistedbyNewYorkCityMaterialsandEquipmentAcceptanceDivision.
CAUTION: Door Closers for Low Opening Force Applications:DoorclosersinstalledinopeningrequiredtomeettherequirementsofTheAmericanwithDisabilitiesActorANSIstandardA117.1,whenadjustedtomeetthoserequirements,maynotprovideadequateclosingpowertodependablycloseandlatchthedoor.
fasteners
Type Description
Arm
RA PA TJ Low
ProfilePR
HolderStop Holder/Stop
SpringUNI UNI-J
DOORSDST SelfDrillingSelfTapping S S S S S S S SMS Machine Screw S S S S S S S SSN SleeveNut O O O O S S S STBGN ThruBolts&GrommetNuts O O O O O O O OSMS SheetMetalScrews(Wood) O O O O O O O O
FRAMESDST SelfDrillingSelfTapping S S S S S S S SMS Machine Screw S S S S S S S SSMS SheetMetalScrews(Wood) O O O O O O O O
Side View
S = standard; O = optional
SNareforuseonunreinforcedhollowmetaldoorsortopreventanyhollowmetaldoorfromcollapse/dimpling.Theycanalsobeusedforthruboltingonwooddoors.SNaresuppliedfor1-3/4"(44mm)thickdoorsunlessspecifiedfor2-1/4"(57mm)thickdoors.
TBGNareanalternativetoSNforwooddoors.TBGNaresuppliedstandardfor1-3/4"(44mm)thickdoors.Theycanbespecifiedfor1-3/8"(35mm)thickdoors.
SMS-whenspecified,closerwillbepackedwithsheetmetalscrewsforthedoorANDsheetmetalscrewsplusmachinescrewsfortheframe.
Latch Valve
Sweep Valve
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features
Aluminum Alloy HousingCloser bodies are constructed of aspecialaluminumalloy,carefullyselectedtoaccommodateinteractionwithsteelcomponentsand operating conditions.
Rack & Pinion OperationProvidesasmoothconstantcontrolof the door through its full opening andclosingcycle.180°doorswingcanbeachievedwhendoor,frame,hardwareandarmfunctiondonotlimitdoorswing.
Non-handedWithfewexceptionsallseries50BCand series 51 door closers are non-handedandcanbeinstalledoneitherright-orleft-handswingdoors.Pinionshaftextendsverticallythroughthecloserbodyinbothdirections.Someoptions,(suchasParallelRigidHoldOpenArms)willrequirethatthehandofthecloserbe specified.
Tri-packed50BC/51(BF)comeswithscrews,brackets&soffitplatetoallowforregular,topjamb,¶llelarminstallations.
Sweep Speed Control ValveAllowsadjustmentofdoor’sspeedfromthedoor'sfullopenpositiondowntoapproximately10°fromtheclosed position.
Latch Speed Control ValueAllowsadjustmentofdoorspeedfromapproximately10°downtothedoor’sfullyclosedposition.
Adjustable Backcheck Cushion ValveProvidescontrolofthedoorintheopeningcycle,beginningatapproximately75°ofdooropening.Itslows/cushionsthedooropening,whenthedoorisforciblyopenedbeyonditspre-adjustedopeningspeedlimits.
Closer Fluid All door closers are supplied with a temperaturestable,multi-viscosityfluid.Thisfluidwillpermitthedoorclosertoperformwithinawidetemperaturerange:fromveryhightoaslowas-40°F.
WarrantyThesecloserscarryalimitedfifteen-yearwarrantyagainstdefectsandalimitedlifetimewarrantyonthealuminumhousing.
Door Closer Power Options
Series 50BC Sized Door CloserAvailableinfivedifferentpowersizes(2,3,4,5or6).OutlinedinANSI/BHMAspecificationA156.4.Springpower is not adjustable.
Series 51 Multi-Sized Door CloserAdjustable through the power range ofsizes3through6,asoutlinedinANSI/BHMAspecificationA156.4.
Series 51BF Multi-Sized Door CloserAdjustable through the power range ofsizes1through4tocomplywiththeopeningforcerequirementsasoutlinedintheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(A.D.A.)andANSIA117.1forinteriordoors.
Corrosion Resistant Door CloserTheseries51Sand51BFSdoorclosersareavailableforusewherecorrosiveconditionsexist.Thisseriesisprovidedwithzincdiecastadjustmentvalves,a440gradestainlesssteelpinionshaft,anall-aluminumbodyandbronzecloserarmbushings;allothercomponentsandfastenersareof302/303gradestainlesssteel.Thisproductisavailableforstandardregulararm,topjambandparallelarm,non-holdopen,applicationsonly.Nottri-packed."PA"or"TJ"prefixrequiredforparallelarmandtopjambapplications.
Optional Molded CoverMoldedofhighimpactU.L.listedmaterialthatcoverstheentirecloserbody assembly.Thiscoverisnon-handedforregularandparallelarmapplications. Suffix"P"tocatalognumber.Notdesignedfortopjambapplications.
standard features
optional features
3= 180° trim and template permitting
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featuresoptionalfeatures-delayedaction
Adjustable Delayed Action ClosingAnoptionalhydraulicfeaturethatadds a third speed range to the closingcycle.Thisfeaturebecomeseffectivewhenthedoorisopenedandreleasedatanypointbeyond70°.Theamountoftimedelaydependsuponthecombinationof the angle of door release and valveadjustment.Thevalvecanbeadjustedwitha1/8"(3mm)hexkeyfromnodelaytimeuptomaximumdelaytimesof:
Pressure Relief Safety ValveThedelayedactionhydraulicsystemcontainsapressurereliefvalve.Anytimethedoorisforcedtowardtheclosed direction while it is in the closingcycle,thevalvewillopenand permitthedoortoclose.Thispreventsdamagetodoor,frameandcloser.
Suggested ApplicationsDelayedActionclosingallowsslow-movingtraffictocleartheopeningbeforethedoorcloser’snormalclosingcyclebegins.Thisfeature can be helpful in health care facilities such as hospitals and nursinghomes.Itprovidessufficienttimeforpersonsoncrutchesorinwheelchairs to pass through a door without concern of it closing. At the sametime,itcanaccommodatethefacility'sstaffwithmovementoffoodservicecarts,beds,andotherwheeled traffic.
Useofdelayedactionclosersonmanydoorsthroughoutindustrialandcommercialbuildingscanalsoassistthe flow of traffic. Locations where additionaltimetocleartheopeningisadvantageousaredoorsbetweenofficeandfactory/warehousefacilities,doorstoworkshopsorlaboratories,doorstokitchenandfood processing areas, etc.
Door Opened and Released at
Approximate Time of Delay Cycle
180° 4-5minutes
120° 2-3minutes
90° 25-30seconds
optionalfeatures-armsNon-Hold OpenSelf-closesdooreverytimedoorisopened.Auxiliarystop(byothers)requiredexceptwhenusingtheHolder/Stop,Holder/StopSpringorUniStop™Arms.
Hold OpenAchievedbymeansoffrictionorballanddetent/roller.Frictionholdopenhasarangeof90°to180°usingtemplatelocationandmechanicaladjustment.Ballanddetentorrollerholdopeniseffectiveinarangeof85°to110°.
Holdopenarmdoorclosersarenotpermittedtobeusedonfiredoorassemblies.
Arm FunctionRegular Arm, Top
Jamb, Parallel ArmParallel
Rigid ArmHolder/Stop Parallel Arm
Holder/Stop Spring Parallel Arm
Uni Stop™
Parallel ArmUni Stop
Top Jamb
Low ProfileRegular Arm, Parallel Arm
Non-HoldOpen 3 3 85˚to110˚ 85˚to110˚ 85˚to110˚ 85˚to110˚ 3HoldOpen 90˚to180˚ 85˚to180˚ 85˚to110˚ 85˚to110˚ 85˚to110˚ 85˚to110˚ N/A
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special function door closers
series 50BC special function door closersTelephone Booth OperationCloserholdsthedoortothetelephoneboothopenat5°fromtheclosedposition.Thispreventsthelightswitchfrombeingactivatedandallowstheboothtobeventilated.Italsoindicatestousersthattheboothisunoccupied.Availableinsize2only,forregulararmortopjambapplicationonly.
Coupon Booth Hold OpenMostcommonlyusedondoorstosafe-depositboxinspectioncubicles.Closerholdsthedoortotheboothopenat15°toindicatethattheboothisavailableforusebyasafe-depositboxrenter.Whenthedoorisopenedbeyond70°,thecloserwillclosethedoorandengagethelock,providingtheoccupantwiththedesiredprivacy.Availableinsizes2and3onlyforregulararm,topjamborparallelarmapplication.Specifyhand.
Hospital Hold OpenCloserwillholddooropenatapproximately15°forventilation,45°forobservationandbeyond90°forfullaccess.Closerissuppliedwithastandardholdopenarmforthebeyond90°holdopenposition.Availableinsizes3and4onlyforregulararm,topjamborparallelarmapplication.Specifyhand.
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applications
Top JambForefficiencyreasonsthisapplicationprovidesthebestalternativetotheregulararmapplication.Theremustbesufficientframefaceand/orceilingclearanceforthisapplication.Itrequiresatoprailonthedoorofjust2-1/8" (54mm).Thisapplicationprovidesthebestdoorcontrolfordoorsinexteriorwallsthatswingoutofabuilding.Theentiredoorcloserandarmassemblyprojectfromtheframe,similartotheregulararmapplication,wherethemattersofappearanceandmaliciousabusecanbeofconcern.Considerationmustbegiventodepthoftheframereveal.
Parallel ArmThisapplicationprovidesthemostappealingdesignappearanceforasurface-mounteddoorcloserhavingadoubleleverarm.Thismayalsobebeneficialinvandalism-proneareas.Itisonthepushsideofthedoorandthearmassemblyextendsalmostparalleltothedoor.Intheclosedposition,thereisverylittleornohardwareprojectingbeyondtheframefaceinmostsituations.Duetothegeometryofthearmitisapproximately25%lesspower-efficientthanaregulararmapplication.Theentirecloser
andarmassemblyaremountedbelowtheframestop,requiringatoprailclearanceonthedoorofbetween5-3/8" (137mm),whenusingalow-profilearm(250series),to6-3/8"(162mm),whenusingtheholdopenarm.
Regular ArmThisistheonlypull-sideapplicationwhereadoubleleverarmisused.Itisthemostpower-efficientapplicationforadoorcloser.Sufficientframe,doorand/orceilingclearancemustbeconsidered.Sincethearmassemblyprojectsdirectlyoutfromtheframe,thisapplicationmaypresentanaestheticsissueorbepronetovandalism.
Corner BracketThisapplicationcanbeusedwheretopjambandparallelarmapplicationwillnotaccommodatethedoorandframeconditions.Requiresminimaltoprailonthedoor;however,verticalclearancetothefloorwithinthedooropeningshouldbecheckedtoensurecodecompliance.Thecloseproximity,forthisapplication,ofthedoorclosertothedoor’spivotpointreducesthedoorcloser’spowerefficiencybyapproximately25%whencomparedtoaregulararm.Theprojectionofthearmfromthedoorfacemightposequestionsregardingdesignparametersor environment.
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applications
Holder/Stop ArmSimilartotheParallelRigidarm,thisarmincorporatesastopatthearm’ssoffitplatetodeadstopthedooratapredetermineddegreeofdoorswingbetween85°and110°,in5°increments.Priortodeadstopthedoorcloser’sbackcheckfeatureslowsthedoorspeedtoreducetheimpactofthestopaction.Holder/StopArmisintendedforusewhereanauxiliarydoorstopcannotbeutilizedandnomorethanmoderateabuseisanticipated.Wheremoreextremeconditionsareexpected,useofaHolder/StopSpringorUniStop™armisrecommended.Availablewithorwithoutholdopen.(Holdopenstrengthis adjustable.)
Holder/Stop SpringThisheavy-dutystoparmhasallthecharacteristicsoftheHolder/Stoparmwithanadditionalsteelbufferspringthatprovidesgreaterprotectionattheendofthedooropeningcycle.
Forextremeconditions,useofaUniStop™armisrecommended.Availablewithorwithoutholdopen.
Parallel Rigid ArmAnenhancedvariationofthestandardparallelarmassemblythatisintendedforuseinheavytrafficareaswhereauxiliarydoorstopsareinstalled.HoldOpenarmavailable-specifyhandwhenordering.
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applications
Low Profile ArmSuppliedwith250BC,251(BF)seriesdoorclosersfornon-holdopeninstallationsonly.Lowprofilearmshaveareducedheightelbowjointandastraightmainarm.Thisenablesthedoorclosertobeinstalledinlessverticalspace.Regular Arm allows closer to be installed where there is aslittleas1"(25mm)offramefaceorceilingclearance.
Parallel Arm allows closer to be installed 1/2" (13mm)higherupondoorthanstandardparallelarmapplication.
Forparallelarmapplicationstherearethreedifferentlengtharm assemblies. Each length is designed for a specificrangeofdoorwidths,toprovideprecisedoorcontrol.Thisfurtherlessensthedeadstopimpactonthedoor’shinges/pivots.
Specifydepthofrevealwhenusingtopjambmounting.
Top jamb
Parallel arm
Uni Stop™ ArmCanbeusedforeitherparallelarmortopjambapplications. Uni Stoparmscombinethefeaturesofadoubleleverarmoverheaddoorstop/holderwiththebackcheckfeatureofthedoorclosertoreducedoorstoppingshockloadstoaminimum.Acompressionspringbufferatthesoffitplate/armshoewillabsorb30lbs.offorce,5°priortothedoor’sdeadstop.Coupledwiththedoorcloser’sbackcheckfeaturetheUni Stop providesthemostcontrolledstopavailablewithasurfacedoor closer. Parallel arm
Regular arm
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Note: 51 Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 3 through 6, and are shipped set at size 4.51BF Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 1 through 4, shipped set at size 2 and can be adjusted to conform to ADA opening force requirements.
regulararm
Maximum Door SizeInches (cm)
Model Number
Sized Closers Multi-Sized Closers
Interior ExteriorNon-
Hold OpenHold Open
Non- Hold Open
Hold Open
32"(81) — 52BC 152BC
5151BF
151151BF
38"(97)
30"(76)
53BC 153BC
42"(107)
36"(91)
54BC 154BC
48"(122)
42"(107)
55BC 155BC
—48"(122)
56BC 156BC
EMinimum Ceiling Clearance
Inches (mm)
Non-Hold Open Hold Open
50BC/51 250BC/251 150BC/151
1-1/2"(38)
1"(25)
1-5/8"(41)
* For doors opening up to 100°Mounting holes for closer body are spaced 3/4" (19mm) vertically x 9-1/16" (230mm) horizontally.
2-3/8"Ref.(60mm)
6-5/8"* (168mm)
9-3/4"(248mm)
2-5/8"(67mm)
2-7/8"(73mm)
3-1/8"(79mm)
E
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technical detailstopjamb
Note:51 Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 3 through 6, and are shipped set at size 4.51BF Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 1 through 4, shipped set at size 2 and can be adjusted to conform to ADA opening force requirements.
* For doors opening up to 100°Mounting holes for closer body are spaced 3/4" (19mm) vertically x 9-1/16" (230mm) horizontally.
Maximum Door Size
Inches (cm)
Model Number
Sized ClosersMulti-Sized
Closers
Interior Exterior Non-Hold
OpenHold Open
Non-Hold Open
Hold Open
32"(81)
—52BCTJ52BC
152BCTJ152BC
5151BF
151151BF
38"(97)
30"(76)
53BCTJ53BC
153BCTJ153BC
42"(107)
36"(91)
54BCTJ54BC
154BCTJ154BC
48"(122)
42"(107)
55BCTJ55BC
155BCTJ155BC
—48"(122)
56BCTJ56BC
156BCTJ156BC
EMinimum
Ceiling Clearance
A Minimum Top Rail Clearance
Without Drop Plate
With Drop Plate
Without Drop Plate
With 587Drop Plate
With 214Drop Plate
50BC/5150BC/51250BC/
25150BC/51 50BC/51 50BC/51
2-5/8"(67)
1-3/4"(44)
1-7/8"(48)
2-5/8"(67)
4"(102)
Closer SeriesReveal
Inches (mm)
500to3"(0to76)
TJ502-7/8"to7"(73to178)
1500to2-3/4"(0to70)
TJ1502-3/4"to6-3/4"(70to171)
7-1/8"*(181mm)
9-3/4"(248mm)
1-3/4"(44mm)
2-5/8"(67mm)
2-7/8"(73mm)
E
A
REVEAL
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Note:This door sizing information also applies to corner bracket mounted closers.51 Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 3 through 6, and are shipped set at size 4.51BF Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 1 through 4, shipped set at size 2 and can be adjusted to conform to ADA opening force requirements.
* For doors opening up to 100°Mounting holes for closer body are spaced 3/4" (19mm) vertically x 9-1/16" (230mm) horizontally.
parallelarm
Maximum Door SizeInches (cm)
Model Number
Sized Closers Multi-Sized Closers
Interior ExteriorNon-
Hold OpenHold Open
Non-Hold Open
Hold Open
30"(76) — (PA)52BC (PA)152BC
5151BF
151151BF
36"(91)
30"(76)
(PA)53BC (PA)153BC
42"(107)
36"(91)
(PA)54BC (PA)154BC
48"(122)
42"(107)
(PA)55BC (PA)155BC
—48"(122)
(PA)56BC (PA)156BC
BMinimum top rail of door
with 5/8" (16mm) frame stop
Without Drop Plate
Inches
With Drop PlateInches
50BC/51250BC/
25150BC/51
250BC/251
5"(127)
4"(102)
3-1/8"(79)
2-1/8"(54)
7-1/4"*(184mm)
9-3/4"(248mm)
5/8"Ref.(16mm)
2-5/8"(67mm)
2-7/8"(73mm)
B5-3/4"(146mm)
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technical detailsparallelrigidarm
* For doors opening up to 100°Mounting holes for closer body are spaced 3/4" (19mm) vertically x 9-1/16" (230mm) horizontally.
Door Size Wood or MetalInches (cm)
Model Number
Sized Closers Multi-Sized Closers
Interior Exterior Non-Hold Open Hold Open Non-Hold Open Hold Open
28"-32"(71-81)
— PR52BC PR152BC
PR51PR51BF
PR151PR151BF
33"-36"(84-91)
28"-32"(71-81)
PR53BC PR153BC
37"-42"(94-107)
33"-36"(84-91)
PR54BC PR154BC
43"-48"(109-122)
37"-42"(94-107)
PR55BC PR155BC
—43"-48"(109-122)
PR56BC PR156BC
Note:51 Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 3 through 6, and are shipped at size 4.51BF Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 1 through 4, shipped set at size 2 and can be adjusted to conform to ADA opening force requirements.
7-1/8"(181mm)
9-3/4"(248mm)
7-1/4"*(184mm)
2-5/8"(67mm)
2-7/8"(73mm)
5-3/8"(137)
5/8"Ref.(16mm)
B
B
Without Drop Plate
With Drop Plate
4-1/2"(114)
2-5/8"(67)
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holder/stoparm
* For doors opening up to 100º.Mounting holes for closer body are spaced 3/4" (19mm) vertically x 9-1/16" (230mm) horizontally.
Door Size Wood or MetalInches (cm)
Model Number
Sized Closers Multi-Sized Closers
Interior Exterior Non-Hold Open Hold Open Non-Hold Open Hold Open
28"-32"(71-81)
— 5122BC 5122BCT
51215121BF
5121T5121BFT
33"-36"(84-91)
28"-32"(71-81)
5123BC 5123BCT
37"-42"(94-107)
33"-36"(84-91)
5124BC 5124BCT
43"-48"(109-122)
37"-42"(94-107)
5125BC 5125BCT
—43"-48"(109-122)
5126BC 5126BCT
B
Without Drop Plate
With Drop Plate
4-1/2"(114)
2-5/8"(67)
Note:51 Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 3 through 6, and are shipped at size 4.51BF Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 1 through 4, shipped set at size 2 and can be adjusted to conform to ADA opening force requirements.
7-1/8"(181mm)
9-3/4"(248mm)
7-1/4"*(184mm)
2-5/8"(67mm)
2-7/8"(73mm)
5-3/8"(137)
5/8"Ref.(16mm)
B
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technical detailsholder/stopspringarm
* For doors opening up to 100°Mounting holes for closer body are spaced 3/4" (19mm) vertically x 9-1/16" (230mm) horizontally.
Door Size Wood or MetalInches (cm)
Model Number
Sized Closers Multi-Sized Closers
Interior Exterior Non-Hold Open Hold Open Non-Hold Open Hold Open
28"-32"(71-81)
— 5132BC 5132BCT
51315131BF
5131T5131BFT
33"-36"(84-91)
28"-32"(71-81)
5133BC 5133BCT
37"-42"(94-107)
33"-36"(84-91)
5134BC 5134BCT
43"-48"(109-122)
37"-42"(94-107)
5135BC 5135BCT
—43"-48"(109-122)
5136BC 5136BCT
B
Without Drop Plate
With Drop Plate
4-1/2"(114)
2-5/8"(67)
Note:51 Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 3 through 6, and are shipped at size 4.51BF Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 1 through 4, shipped set at size 2 and can be adjusted to conform to ADA opening force requirements.
7-1/8"(181mm)
9-3/4"(248mm)
7-1/4"*(184mm)
2-5/8"(67mm)
2-7/8"(73mm)
5-3/8"(137)
5/8"Ref.(16mm)
B
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Note:51 Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 3 through 6, and are shipped set at size 4.51BF Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 1 through 4, shipped set at size 2 and can be adjusted to conform to ADA opening force requirements.
Mounting holes for closer body are spaced 3/4" (19mm) vertically x 9-1/16" (230mm) horizontally. See pg. 23 for optional brackets.
Door Width
All dimensions: inches (mm)
BMinimum Top Rail
of Door
CTemplate Position for Hold Open or Stop at Listed Angle
DArm
Extension Beyond Closer
Without Drop Plate
With Drop Plate
85° 90° 95° 100° 105° 110°
28"-32"(71-81)
4-1/2"(114)
2-5/8"(67)
8-1/4"(210)
7-5/8"(194)
7-1/8"(181)
6-3/4"(171)
6-3/8"(162)
6"(152)
7"(178)
33"-41"(84-104)
10-5/8"(270)
10"(254)
9-3/8"(238)
8-7/8"(225)
8-3/8"(213)
8"(203)
8-1/2"(216)
42"-48"(107-122)
12-7/8"(327)
12-1/8"(308)
11-1/2"(292)
10-7/8"(276)
10-3/8"(266)
9-7/8"(251)
10"(254)
Door Size Wood or Metal
All dimensions: inches (cm)
Model Number
Sized Closers Multi-Sized Closers
Interior Exterior Non-Hold Open Hold Open Non-Hold Open Hold Open
x Specify Door Width
28"-32"(71-81)
— UNI52BC UNI152BC
UNI51UNI51BF
UNI151UNI151BF
33"-36"(84-91)
28"-32"(71-81)
UNI53BC UNI153BC
37"-41"(94-104)
33"-36"(84-91)
UNI54BC UNI154BC
42"-48"(107-122)
37"-41"(94-104)
UNI55BC UNI155BC
—42"-48"(107-122)
UNI56BC UNI156BC
unistop™-parallelarm
5/8"Ref.(16mm)
9-3/4"(248mm)
B
C D
1-7/8"-4-5/8"
(40to117mm)
2-5/8"(67mm)
2-7/8"(73mm)
5-3/8"(137)
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technical detailsunistop™-topjamb
Note:51 Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 3 through 6, and are shipped set at size 4.51BF Door Closers are adjustable for sizes 1 through 4, shipped set at size 2 and can be adjusted to conform to ADA opening force requirements.
Mounting holes for closer body are spaced 3/4" (19mm) vertically x 9-1/16" (230mm) horizontally.
EMinimum Ceiling
Clearance
AMinimum Top Rail
Clearance
CTemplate Position for Hold Open or Stop at Listed Angle
Without Drop Plate
With Drop Plate
Without Drop Plate
With 1687 Drop Plate
85° 90° 95° 100° 105° 110°
2-5/8"(67)
1-3/4"(44)
2-3/8"(60)
3-1/8"(79)
8-3/4"(222)
8(203)
7-3/8"(187)
7"(178)
6-3/8"(162)
6-1/8"(156)
Door Size Wood or Metal
All dimensions: inches (cm)
Model Number
Sized Closers Multi-Sized Closers
Interior Exterior Non-Hold Open Hold Open Non-Hold Open Hold Open
x SpecifyFrame Reveal
28"-34"(71-86)
— UNIJ52BC UNIJ152BC
UNIJ51UNIJ51BF
UNIJ151UNIJ151BF
35"-42"(89-107)
28"-34"(71-86)
UNIJ53BC UNIJ153BC
43"-48"(109-122)
35"-42"(89-107)
UNIJ54BC UNIJ154BC
49"-54"(124-137)
43"-48"(107-122)
UNIJ55BC UNIJ155BC
—49"-54"(124-137)
UNIJ56BC UNIJ156BC
5/8"Ref.(16mm)
9-3/4"(248mm)
C
4-5/8"(117mm)
1-3/4"(44mm)
2-5/8"(67mm)
2-7/8"(73mm)
REVEAL
E
A
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regulararm
Brackets for Non-Hold Open Arms
Molded/Bull Nose Trim - #291 BracketForusewherethedoorframehasmoldedorbullnosetrimwhichwillnotacceptastandardnon-holdopenshoe.Thebracketismortisedintotheframerabbet,andprojectsbeyondthefaceoftheframe.Itwillaccommodateaframerabbetupto2"(51mm)deep.
Molded/Bull Nose Trim - #291A BracketThisbracketissimilarto-butlongerthan-the291bracket.Itisdesignedtoaccommodateframerabbetsfrom2"to2-7/8"(51mmto73mm)deep.
Brackets for Hold Open Arms
Molded/Bull Nose Trim - #292 BracketForusewherethedoorframehasmoldedorbullnosetrimwhichwillnotacceptastandardholdopenshoe.Itismortisedintotheframerabbet,andprojectsbeyondthefaceoftheframe.Itwillaccommodatearabbetupto2"(51mm)deep.Thisbracketisusedincombinationwiththestandardholdopenmountingshoe.
Corner Brackets for Closer Mounting
Forclosersizinginformation,usetheParallelArmsizingchartonpage 12.
Mounting Opposite Hinge Side - #2350 Corner BracketForusewhereitisdesiredtomountthecloserregulararmontheopposite to hinge side of the door. Can also be used to clear an overheaddoorholder.
1-1/2"(38mm)
1-1/2"(38mm)
3"(76mm)
3-3/4"(95mm)
3-5/16"(84mm)
2-1/16"(52mm)
2-1/2"(64mm)
1-7/16"(37mm)
5-3/8"(137mm)
10-3/4"(273mm)
7-7/16"(189mm)
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accessoriestopjamb
Closer Mounting Plates
9-3/4"(248)
3-1/4"(83)
Overhead Door Holder - #214 Drop PlateForusewhereaoverheaddoorholderpreventsnormaltopjambmounting.Thisplacesthecenterlineofthearmmountingscrewsat3-1/2"(89mm)fromthetopofthedoor.
9-3/4"(248)
2-9/16"(65)
Low Ceiling Clearance - Overhead Door Holder - #587 Drop PlateForusewheretheceilingclearanceisbetween1-3/4"and2-5/8"(44mmand67mm).Orforusewhereanoverheaddoorholderpreventsnormaltopjambmounting.Thisplacesthecenterlineofthearmmountingscrewsat2-1/8"(54mm)fromthetopofdoor.
Closer Mounting Plate
Narrow Top Rail - #214 Drop PlateForusewhereanarrowtoprailpreventsthecloserfrombeingmounteddirectlytothedoorsurface.Thisdropplatecanbeusedtomountacloseronatoprailasnarrowas3-1/8"(79mm)inheightfor50BCor2-1/8"(54mm)for50BCP.
Note: #214C - To be used when optional cover is specified.
Brackets for Non-Hold Open Arms
Standard Installation - #289A Soffit PlateThissoffitplateissuppliedstandardwithparallelarmclosers.Itcanbemountedwheretheframesoffitisasnarrowas1"(25mm).Specify289A-SS for stainless steel soffit plate. WithSeriesPA51Sclosers,a289A-SSsoffitplatefabricatedof stainless steel is supplied standard.
Narrow Frame/Removable Stop - #297 Soffit PlateForusewhereanarrowframeorframewithremovablestopdoesnotpermituseofthestandardsoffitplate.Thissoffitplatemaybemountedontheframesoffitortheframerabbetwherethestopdoesnotexceed5/8"(16mm)inheight.Allofthescrewholesareinastraightline,requiringaslittleas1-1/4"(32mm)offramerevealtomountbracketandmaintaingoodcloserarmgeometry.Wheretheframesoffitisaswideas2"(51mm),thissoffitplatemaybeusedtoclearweather-strippingthatisupto1-3/8"(35mm)wideand5/8"(16mm)inheight.
Mounting Between Doors - #413A Soffit BracketForusewhereinsufficientspacebetweencompaniondoorsdoesnotpermituseofothersoffitplates.Thisbracketpermitsmountingofthecloserbetweendoorswithaslittleas3"(76mm)ofheaderspace.Permitscloserarmtoclearupto5/8"(16mm)highstop.
Blade/Applied Stop - #299 Soffit PlateForusewhereabladeorappliedstopdoesnotpermitinstallationofthestandardsoffitplate.Mountstoeithertheframesoffitorrabbet.Sincethissoffitplateprojects7/8"(22mm)lessthanastandardsoffitplate,itrequiresaminimumframerevealof1-1/2"(38mm).Permitsclosertoclearuptoa5/8"(16mm)highframestop.
Plate No.Dimensions
A (width) B (length)
214 3-1/4"(83mm) 9-3/4"(248mm)
214C 4-1/8"(105mm) 9-7/8"(251mm)
A
B
9-3/4"(248)
2-9/16"(65)
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parallelarm
1-1/2"(38mm)4-7/8"
(124mm)
3-1/2"(89mm)
3"(76mm)
3-5/8"(92mm)
2"(51mm)
2-3/16"(56mm)
4"(102mm)
3-1/2"(89mm)
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Brackets for Non-Hold Open Arms (Continued)
Flush Transom - #589L Angle BracketForusewhererabbetedorflushtransomconditionspreventinstallationofasoffitplate.Usedincombinationwiththe289Asoffitplate,ormaybeusedincombinationwiththe290soffitplatewhenitisnecessaryforthecloserarmtoclearaseparateoverheaddoorholder.
Extra-Clearance - #290 Offset Soffit PlateForusewheretheneedforadditionalclearancepreventsuseofthestandardsoffitplate.Thisplatemountstotheframesoffittoprovideupto2"(51mm)ofclearancewhenaseparateoverheaddoorholderisused.Standardmountingrequiresa2-5/8"(67mm)wideframesoffit.Itmayalsobeusedwhereunusuallyhighframestopsorweather-strippingpreventtheuseofothersoffitplates.
Brackets for Hold Open Arms
Parallel Hold Open - #588 Adapter PlateThisAdapterPlateissuppliedstandardwithallparallelarmholdopenclosers.Itcanalsobeusedtoconvertregulararmortopjambholdopenarmstoparallelarminstallation.Itcanbemountedwheretheframesoffitisasnarrowas1"(25mm).
Flush Transom Hold Open - #589L Angle BracketForusewhererabbetedorflushtransomconditionspreventinstallationofthestandard588holdopenadapterplate.Itisusedincombinationwiththe588adapterplate.
parallelarm
3-1/2"(89mm)
3-1/2"(89mm)
3-1/2"(89mm)
3-1/2"(89mm)
3-1/2"(89mm)
2-1/2"(64mm)
2-1/2"(64mm)
1-1/2"(38mm)
1-1/2"(38mm)
2-9/16"(65mm)
4-9/16"(116mm)
1-15/16"(49mm)
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parallelrigid,holder/stopandholder/stopspringarms
Closer Mounting Plate
Narrow Top Rail - #214 Drop PlateForusewhereanarrowtoprailpreventsthecloserfrombeingmounteddirectlytothedoorsurface.Thisdropplatecanbeusedtomountacloseronatoprailasnarrowas2-5/8"(67mm)inheight.
Plate No.Dimensions
A (width) B (length)
214 3-1/4"(83mm) 9-3/4"(248mm)
214C 4-1/8"(105mm) 9-7/8"(251mm)
Note: #214C - To be used when optional cover is specified.
Brackets for Non-Hold Open Arms & Hold Open Arms
Standard - #293S Spacer BlockForusewhereanarrowframesoffitdoesnotprovideadequatesupportforthesoffitplate.Suppliedasstandardwithallparallelrigidarmclosers.Foruseonframewitheither1/2"(13mm)or5/8"(16mm)highframestop.
Flush Rabbeted Transom - #293L Angle BracketForusewhereflushtransomconditionspreventmountingofthestandardsoffitplate.Thisbracketisusedincombinationwiththearm'ssoffitplate.
Narrow Frame - #890 Support BracketForusewheretheframeisnarrow,andthesoffitplatecannotbemounteddirectlytotheframesoffitorrabbet.Usedincombinationwiththe#891SpacerBlockonbladestopframestoprovideextrasupportandneededclearanceofthebladestop.Usedonframewhereframestopdoesexceed5/8"(16mm)inheight.
1-1/4" (32mm)
3-1/2" (89mm) 5/8"
(16mm)
Clearance/Support Blade Stop - #891 Spacer BlockForusewherethedoorframehasabladestopandthesoffitplatemustbemountedontheframerabbet.Thisaccessoryisusedincombinationwiththestandard293SSpacerBlocktoprovideclearanceofthebladestop.Forclearanceof5/8"(16mm)high-framestop.
A
B
9-3/4"(248)
2-9/16"(65)
1/2"(13mm)
1/2"(30mm)
3-3/8"(86mm)
1"(25mm)
2"(51mm)
1-1/2"(38mm)
1-1/2"(38mm)
2-1/2"(64mm)
3-1/2"(89mm)
3"(76mm)
7/8"(22mm)
5/8"(16mm)
Closer Mounting Plate
Narrow Top Rail - #214 Drop PlateForusewhereanarrowtoprailpreventsthecloserfrombeingmounteddirectlytothedoorsurface.Thisdropplatecanbeusedtomountacloseronatoprailasnarrowas2-5/8"(67mm)inheight.
Note: #214C - To be used when optional cover is specified.
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Plate No.Dimensions
A (width) B (length)
214 3-1/4"(83mm) 9-3/4"(248mm)
214C 4-1/8"(105mm) 9-7/8"(251mm)
Soffit Plate Reinforcing Brackets
Additional Support - #6190 Reinforcing BracketStandardforusewithallParallelArmUniStop™ Door Controls.Providesadditionalsupporttothesoffitplateoninstallationswithdoorframerevealsfrom1-7/8"to4-5/8"(48mmto117mm).
Wide Frame - #6191 Reinforcing KitOptionalforusewithallParallelArmUniStop™ Door Controls.Usedtosupportthesoffitplateoninstallationswithdeepframes.Clampsmaybeusedwithorwithoutthespacerblock,dependingonframeconditions.Forframerevealsinexcessof4-5/8"(117mm).
Flush Rabbeted Transom - #589L Angle BracketOptionalforusewithallParallelArmUniStop™ Door Controls.Forusewhererabbetedorflushtransomconditionspreventinstallationofthesoffitplateassembly.Thisbracketfastenstotheoverheadtransomtoprovideamountingsurfaceforthesoffitplateassembly.
Shown with spacer block and clamps
9-3/4"(248)
2-9/16"(65)
Shown with clamp only
A
B
2-1/4"(57mm)
2-1/4"(57mm)
2-1/4"(57mm)
2-1/2"(64mm)
5/16"(8mm)
5/8"(16mm)
5/8"(16mm)
5/16"(8mm)
3-1/2"(89mm)
1-1/2"(38mm)
Clamp
2-3/4"(70mm)
Clamp
SpacerBlock
4-1/8"(105mm) Minimum
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Closer Mounting Plate
Low Ceiling Clearance - #587 Drop PlateForusewheretheceilingclearanceisbetween1-3/4"and2-5/8"(44mmand67mm).Thisplacesthecenterlineofthearmmountingscrewsat2-5/8"(67mm)fromthetopofdoor.
A
B
Converting Old Hold Open Installations - #294 Adapter PlateForuseonoldholdopeninstallationswith2-1/2"(64mm)holespacingontheholderbracket.Plateusesexistingholesineitherdoororframeandacceptsthenewholdopenbracketwith1-3/4"(44mm)holespacing.Forregulararmortopjambinstallations.
599 Adapter PlateConvertsold52/53closerinstallationswith3/4"(19mm)x8-3/16"(208mm)spacingtonew52BC,53BCor51BF,usingexistingmountingholesindoororframe.
special accessories
unistop™arm-topjamb
9-3/4"(248mm)
2-9/16"(65mm)
9-3/4"(248mm)
1-7/8"(48mm)
1-1/8"(29mm)
3-1/8"(79mm)
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Body Only(Standard)
5*BCLAP Sized Closer
51LAP Multi-sized
51BFLAP BarrierFree
51SLAP Stainless Steel
LAP = Less All Parts * Specify closer size. Pinion cap and mounting screws supplied standard.
Dimensions (RA and PA applications):2-7/8"(73mm)heightx3-1/16"(78mm)deepx9-7/8"(251mm)longToorderwithcloseruse"P"suffix;i.e.54BCP.
Cover (optional) - specify 50P
1639 Pinion Cap
Steel Door ApplicationSexNut/Sleeve-Nut:"SN"(4perpack)orSexNut/Sleeve-Nut&Screw:"SNB"(4perpack)
Aluminum and Wood Door Application(AluminumDoorShown)Through-Bolt&GrommetNut:"TBGN"(4perpack)
Door TBGN's
1-3/8" TBGN138-38
1-3/4" TBGN134-38
2-1/4" TBGN214-38
Door SN's SNB's
1-3/4" SN-134 SNB134-38
2" SN-200 SNB200-38
2-1/4" SN-214 SNB214-38
S.S.SNB's1-3/4" SN-134SS SNB134SS-38Side View
Door
Door
fasteners
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non-holdopenarmassemblies
Closer SeriesComplete
Arm Assembly
Main Arm Assembly1
(length)(mm) (includes 400-ES)
Secondary Arm Assembly
(includes 400-ES)
Arm Assembly Less Rod and Shoe
Rod & Shoe Assembly2
(length)(mm)
50BC/51 Y400-1
400-1M(11")(279)
Y400-111
Y400-1W
Y400-11(8-7/8")(225)
TJ50BC/TJ51 Y400-1A Y400-121Y400-11A
(12-1/2")(318)
PA50BC/PA51 Y400-6 Y400-116Y400-16
(8-7/8")(225)
PA50BC/PA51C3 Y400-6A Y400-116AY400-16A
(12-1/2")(318)
51Y400-26(TripackincludesY400-1plus289Aplate)
1. C/L to C/L length shown in parentheses.2. C/L of connecting link to end of rod shown in parentheses.3. For 180° door swing when using a special template for doors hung on 6" to 8" (162mm to 203mm) wide throw hinges.
Note: Mounting hardware included with all parts orders.
Soffit Plate289A
IncludesScrew&WasherAssembly(Y400-6armonly)
Screw&WasherAssembly400-ES
ArmShoeAssembly400-AS
(Y400-1armonly)
ArmShoeScrew
ArmShoe
ArmShoeSexNut
SecondaryArmAssembly
Screw&WasherAssembly400-ES
Rod&ShoeAssembly(includes400-AS)
ArmAssemblyLessRod&
Shoe
MainArm
Parallel Arm
Regular andTop Jamb
Order 138x142 for Arm Shoe Screw and Arm Shoe Sex Nut only.
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1. C/L to C/L length shown in parentheses2. C/L to end of rod length shown in parentheses.
Note: Mounting hardware included with all parts orders.
Parallel ArmRegular andTop Jamb
ArmShoeScrew
ArmShoe
ArmShoeSexNut
Soffit Plate289A-SS
IncludesScrew&WasherAssembly(400S-6armonly) ArmShoe
Assembly400S-AS
SecondaryArmAssembly
(Includes400S-AS)
Screw&WasherAssembly400S-ES
MainArm
Screw&WasherAssembly
(400S-ESarmonly)
Closer Series Complete Arm AssemblyMain Arm Assembly1
(length)(mm)(Includes 400S-ES)
Secondary Arm Assembly (Includes 400S-ES)
Adjust Rod & Shoe2 (length)(mm)
(Includes 400S-ES)
51S 400S-1
400S-1M(11")(279)
400S-111400S-11
(8-7/8")(225)
TJ51S 400S-1A 400S-121400S-11A
(12-1/2")(318)
PA51S 400S-6 400S-116400S-16
(8-7/8")(225)
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holdopenarmassemblies
Note: Mounting hardware included with all parts orders.
400-13HolderShoe&LoopAssemblyLockNut455
JackScrew1543R
FrictionDisk1554
Soffit AdapterPlate588
(includedwith400-8armassembly)
SecondaryArmAssembly
Screw&WasherAssembly400-ES
AdjustingRod
MainArm&RodAssembly
MainArm
400-HSS Set-Screw
400-18 = Holder Shoe & Loop Assembly (400-13) with soffit adapter plate (588)1. C/L to C/L length shown in parentheses.2. C/L of connecting link to end of rod shown in parentheses.3. Same as 400-3 but includes #588 soffit adapter plate.4. Same as 400-13 but includes #588 soffit adapter plate.
Closer Series Assembly
Complete Arm Assembly
Main Arm1 (Length)(mm)
(Includes 400-ES)
Secondary Arm(Includes 400-ES)
Main Arm & Rod Assembly
Holder Shoe & Loop Assembly
Adjusting Rod2
(Length)(mm)
150BC/151 400-3/400-83
(Reg)/(Par) 400-1M(11")(279)
400-113/400-118(Reg)/(Par)
400-3W400-13/400-184
(Reg)/(Par)
400-31(7-3/8")(187)
TJ150BC/TJ151 400-3A 400-123 400-3WA400-31A
(10-13/16")(275)
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Note: Mounting hardware included with all parts orders.
LockNut455
Hold Open Arm
JackScrew1543
(Handed)FrictionDisk(notvisible)1554
Non-Hold Open Arm Shown
Closer SeriesComplete Arm
AssemblyJack Screw
Non-HoldOpen PR400-5 N/A
HoldOpenPR400-8R(RightHand) 1543R
PR400-8L(LeftHand) 1543L
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holder/stoparmassemblies
Arm Function Complete Arm Package
Non-Hold Open 4020-5
ThumbturnHold Open 4020T-8
Note: Mounting hardware included with all parts orders.
Hold Open Arm Shown
HolePlug* 4020P
Stop*4020S
* These parts and screw pack are included with complete arm assemblies.
HoldOpenControl4020T-8ArmOnly
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Arm Function Complete Arm Package
Non-Hold Open 4030-5
ThumbturnHold Open 4030T-8
Note: Mounting hardware included with all parts orders.
Non-Hold Open Arm Shown
* These parts and screw pack are included with complete arm assemblies.
HolePlug* 4020P
SpringKit*4030KIT
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lowprofilearmassemblies
Note: Mounting hardware included with all parts orders.
Soffit Plate289A
IncludesScrew&WasherAssembly
(2400-6Parallelarmonly)Screw&Washer
Assembly(400-ES)
ArmShoeAssembly400-AS
(Regular&TopJamb)
MainArm&RodAssembly
TubeAssembly
400-HSHexScrew
Arm Application Complete Arm AssemblyMain Arm & Adjusting
Rod AssemblyTube & Shoe/Soffit
Assembly
RegularArm 2400-12400-1MR
2400-1TS(With400-AS)
ParallelArm 2400-6 2400-6TS(With289A)
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MainArm MainArm
* Center to center length.
Door Width(cm)
Main Arm Length* (mm)
Complete Arm Assembly
Non-Hold Open Hold Open
28"-32"(71-81)
9-1/2"(241) 6100-11 6100-1
33"-41"(84-104)
11"(279) 6100-13 6100-3
42"-48"(107-122)
12-1/2"(318) 6100-14 6100-4
Note: Mounting hardware shipped with all parts orders (this includes 6190 bracket).
Hold OpenNon-Hold Open
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unistop™topjambarmassemblies
Non-Hold OpenHold Open
Complete Arm AssemblyFor Frame Reveals
(mm)Non-Hold Open Hold Open
J6100-4 J6100-72-1/8"-3-1/4"(54-83)
J6200-4 J6200-71/2"-2"(13-51)
J6400-4 J6400-73-3/8"-4-1/4"(86-108)
J6500-41 J6500-714-3/8"-5-3/8"(111-137)
J6500-42 J6500-725-1/2"-6-3/8"(140-162)
J6500-43 J6500-736-1/2"-7-3/8"(165-187)
J6600-4 J6600-70-3/8"(0-10)
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51 series
Closersforinteriorandexteriordoorsshallbefullrack-and-piniontypewithcastaluminumalloyshell.Closersshallbesurfacemountedandshallprojectnomorethan2-7/8"fromthesurfaceofthedoor.Closersshallbenon-handedtopermitinstallationondoorsofeitherhand.Closerfluidshallcontainlubricityandanti-oxidationagents.Closerfluidshallmaintainstableviscositytoallowthedoorclosertoperformintemperaturesrangingfromextremelyhightoaslowas-40°F.Closersshallhavemulti-sizespringpoweradjustmenttopermitsettingofspringpowerforsizes(1through4)(3through6).Closersshallhavetwonon-criticalvalves,hexkeyadjusted,toindependentlyregulatesweepandlatchspeed.(Closersshallhaveadjustablebackcheckcushioningcontrolledbyahexkeyadjustedvalve.)Closerpowershallbeadjustableusing1/8"hexkey.
[Closersshallhaveadjustabledelayed-actionclosingcontrolledbyahexkeyadjustablevalve.]
[Closersshallbehighlycorrosionresistantandshallhaveallexternalbodycomponentsofaluminum,zincalloyorstainlesssteelmaterialandallstainlesssteelfasteners.]
(Closersshallbeprovidedwithafullmoldedcover.)
Regulararmandtopjambclosersshallhaveanon-holdopenshoepermitting15%(+/-7-1/2%)poweradjustment.**[51][51BF][51S].
**Forspecialarmsinserttheappropriatespecificationfrompage36.
Closersforinteriorandexteriordoorsshallbefullrack-and-piniontypewithcastaluminumalloyshell.Closersshallbesurfacemountedandshallprojectnomorethan2-7/8"fromthesurfaceofthedoor.Closersshallbenon-handedtopermitinstallationofdoorsofeitherhand.Closerfluidshallcontainlubricityandanti-oxidationagents.Closerfluidshallmaintainstableviscositytoallowthedoorclosertoperformintemperaturesrangingfromextremelyhightoaslowas-40°F.Closersshallbesizedforeachdoor.Closersshallhavetwonon-criticalvalves,hexkeyadjusted,toindependentlyregulatesweepandlatchspeed.[Closersshallhaveadjustablebackcheckcushioningcontrolledbyahexkeyadjustedvalve.]
[Closersshallhaveadjustabledelayedactionclosingcontrolledbyahexkeyadjustedvalve.]
(Closersshallbeprovidedwithafullmoldedcover.)
Regulararmandtopjambclosersshallhaveanon-holdopenshoepermitting15%(+/-7-1/2%)poweradjustment.**[50BC].
**Forspecialarms,inserttheappropriatespecificationfrompage36.
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holder/stoparmDoorclosersshallhaveafieldreversibledoorstop.Doorclosersshallhaveafeaturewithselectableonandoffballanddetentholdopen.Holdopentensionshallbeadjustableeffectiveatonepointselectedatinstallationfrom85°-110°in5°increments.[Holdopenmechanismshallhaveengage/disengageselectoractuatedbythumbturn.]Closersshallbeprovidedforparallelarminstallationusingrigidforgedsteelmainarmandsecondaryarm.
holder/stopspringarmDoorclosersshallhavebuilt-indoorstop[andholder]effectiveatonepointselectedatinstallation,from85°-110°infivedegreeincrements.Doorstopmechanismshallbereversibleandhaveabufferspringthatengagespriortothedeadstopfeature,reducingshockloadstothedoorandframeassembly.Doorstopmechanismshallbeattachedtosoffitplate.[Holdopenmechanismshallhaveengage/disengageselectoractuatedbythumbturn.]Closersshallbeprovidedforparallelarminstallationusingrigidforgedsteelmainarmandsecondaryarm.
unistop™armDoorclosersshallhaveafixeddoorstop[feature]effectiveatonepointselectedatinstallation,from85°-110°infive-degreeincrements.Doorstopshallbecushionedbyashock-absorbingheavy-dutyspringactioneffectiveatthe[soffitplate][armshoe]pivot.[Closersshallbeprovidedforparallelarminstallationusingrigidsteelmainarmandsecondaryarmlengthsproportionaltothedoorwidth.][Closersshallbeprovidedfortopjambinstallationusingsteel,rigidmainarmandtelescopingsecondaryarmadequatefortheframerevealoftheopenings.]
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how to order
Prefix Function 5 Size Suffix X Finish
Notes:• Doorcloserwarrantybecomesvoidifitisinstalledontheexteriorsideofadoorintheexteriorwallofabuilding• Itisstronglyrecommended,anditisrequiredonfiredoorassemblies,thatdoorshavingadoorcloserbehungonball-bearingoranti- frictionhingesorpivots.• Failuretousethecorrecttypeandsizefastenersmayvoidfactorywarranty.• Fastenersforfire/smokedoorassembliesmustconformtoNFPA80.InsomeapplicationsadditionalfastenersmaybemandatedbyNFPA 80thatarenotshippedwithYale®standardproduct,suchassleeve-units/sex-nutsorthrough-boltsandgrommetnuts.• Sizingchartprovidedonpages10-17arebasedon1-3/4"(44mm)x7'(2.13m)standardweightdoorswingingto110°.Otherconditions (suchasdoorheightorweight,orwind(draftconditions),mayrequirealargersizecloser.• Contactfactoryifdoorweightexceeds250lbs.
orderinginformation
None-Closerinstalls RegularArm, ParallelArmorTop Jamb(reveals)0"to 2-7/8"(0to73mm)TJ- CloserinstallsTop Jambonlyforreveals inexcessof2-3/4" (70mm)PA- CloserinstallsParallel Armonlywhen ordered with the standardsoffitbracket or for special installationsPR- ParallelRigidArm installsParallelArm only.Specifyhandfor HoldOpenfunctionsUNI-UNI-Stop™Parallel Arm(specifydoor width)Standardframe reveals7/8"to4-5/8" (48to117mm)UNIJ-UNI-Stop™armtop jamb(specifyreveal)
None - Standard Non-HoldOpen1 - HoldOpenArm2 - Low ProfileArm,Non-HoldOpenOnly
Description: Defines the Basic 50BC or 51 Series Door Close
1-Sizes3-61BF -Sizes1-42-ANSISize23-ANSISize34-ANSISize45-ANSISize56-ANSISize6
S- CorrosionresistantCB-Couponboothholdopen(Handed)DL-Delayedactionclosing(availableinplaceof backcheck).Size1(BF)only.BC-Backcheck(standard)H- Hospitalholdopen(handed)153BCHand 154BCHonlyS- Corrosionresistant.Size1(BF)onlyCB-Couponboothholdopen.52BCCBand 53BCCBonly.Handed.(SpecifyRA,PA,TJ)TB-TelephoneBooth-52BCTBonly(Specify RA,PA,TJ)P- Cover
Third Digits:Determines
arm
5 Fourth Digit:Determinescloser
size
Suffix:DeterminesMiscellaneous
Features
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51 3 1 Suffix X Finish
2-Holder/Stop3-Holder/StopSpring
1-Sizes3-61BF-Sizes1-42-ANSISize2BC3-ANSISize3BC4-ANSISize4BC5-ANSISize5BC6-ANSISize6BC
None- Non-HoldOpenT- ThumbturnholdopenDL- Delayedactionclosing(availableinplaceof backcheck)
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Holder/Stop and Holder/Stop Spring Arms
First Two Digits:DeterminebasicHolder/
Stop
Third Digits:Determinesarm
Fourth Digit:Determinesclosersize
Suffix:Determinesholdopenordelayedaction
option
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Notes:• Doorcloserwarrantybecomesvoidifitisinstalledontheexteriorsideofadoorintheexteriorwallofabuilding• Itisstronglyrecommended,anditisrequiredonfiredoorassemblies,thatdoorshavingadoorcloserbehungonball-bearingoranti- frictionhingesorpivots.• Failuretousethecorrecttypeandsizefastenersmayvoidfactorywarranty.• Fastenersforfire/smokedoorassembliesmustconformtoNFPA80.InsomeapplicationsadditionalfastenersmaybemandatedbyNFPA 80thatarenotshippedwithYale®standardproduct,suchassleeve-units/sex-nutsorthrough-boltsandgrommetnuts.• Sizingchartprovidedonpages10-17arebasedon1-3/4"(44mm)x7'(2.13m)standardweightdoorswingingto110°.Otherconditions (suchasdoorheightorweight,orwind(draftconditions),mayrequirealargersizecloser.• Contactfactoryifdoorweightexceeds250lbs.
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50BC, 51 series door closers
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