The installation of the door closer will ensure a tight closing of the door and save you from drafts and other troubles that the open door gives.
In addition to being able to close the door tightly, the door closer will significantly reduce the pressure on the hardware and thus prolong the operation of the hinges and the entire door structure.
Door closer is suitable for any type of door - entrance, interior, garage, sauna and doors of any other structure.
In the article we will highlight the types of designs, ways and nuances of each of them, and also you will learn how to install such a design yourself and save on attracting specialists.
Types and operating modes of
structures Door closers differ depending on the method of installation and are divided into consignment notes - those that are installed directly into the block bar, door leaf or hinges and floor - such are laid during installation of the floor covering.
Installation of the second type of device is more complicated, and you will need a layout of them, made before the floor is ready.
There are also hidden closers, which are located in a box or in a canvas.
But to put such a mechanism, you need to milled the cavity, and with your own hands without the necessary experience with this can not cope.
For those who want to perform the installation of the door closer by hand, but has no experience in this matter, it is best to choose the installation method for the door.
As a rule, the instruction and diagram of this process is given along with the device itself, and also an article describing the steps and video will help you, where everything is shown in detail.
In addition to the device, you need to choose the appropriate installation, which differs depending on the type of mechanism, as well as the position of the door closer: it can be installed inside or outside.
However, it is better to avoid installation from the outside.in this case, the service life of the device will be reduced due to temperature changes and unfavorable weather conditions.
This is due to the fact that the mechanism of operation is equipped with engine oil and works due to the fact that it flows from the cavity into the cavity.
With a significant temperature decrease, for example in winter, the oil will get a viscous and thick consistency, and in the summer, on the contrary, it is too liquid.
This all leads to the fact that you, firstly, will have to constantly adjust the operation of the device, and, secondly, its service life will decrease.
There are several standard schemes, how to make the installation of door closers, they are almost the same in complexity and quality of the installation.
The first scheme involves securing the lever on the lintel of the door box. Another variant of fastening is on the upper beam of the box, with the lever shoe being screwed to the door leaf.
The third option is to secure the lever in parallel with the use of the mounting bracket. This circuit is similar to the first, with the only difference being that in the first scheme the position of the lever will be perpendicular.
If the doorway is non-standard and the height of the door is too small, then you will have to use corners and plates to mount the structure, but in general the installation by your own hands will not be much more difficult than when the doorway of a standard view.
When choosing a door closer for a non-standard opening, consider the distance from the top edge of the box to the ceiling so that there is enough space to install the device.
The most popular and high-quality types of closers are considered to be Apex devices.
They produce devices of different types and prices, and their installation by their own hands is the same as that of any other system.
How to install and adjust the design?
After you have chosen which closer scheme is right for you, and you have decided on the model, you can start installing the device yourself.
Mounting of door closers of any type is carried out identically.
The first thing to do is to apply a template from the box of the door closer to the place where you will install the construction, and fix it with adhesive tape.
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You will see the points where you need to make fasteners - they are indicated by the manufacturer. In these places, you need to make 6 holes: two are needed to fix the lever, and four - to install the door closer.
It's better to drill holes right away, becausethen this will make it more difficult.
First, you need to secure the device lever, and after that lock the door closer.
When both parts of the structure are installed, you can proceed to the installation of the link - it must be connected to the axis of the door closer with the length adjustment.
If you have done everything correctly, then the door closer lever must be fixed strictly perpendicular to the door leaf in a closed form, and the screws for adjusting the structure must be installed towards the frame of the box.
The fastening material for the structure is supplied with the door closer, so you do not need to buy something separately.
The most important thing when installing with your own hands, so that the instruction was fully complied with, then the door closer will work correctly.
But do not just limit yourself to the circuit attached by the manufacturer, see also the video, it will help you in your work.
When the door closer is installed, it is important to correctly adjust it so that it works correctly. Adjustment is done with the adjusting screws, the position of which needs to be adjusted.
The screws set the speed at which the door leaf can move.
It has two modes: the first screw sets the speed of closing the door with a range of 180-15 degrees, and the second must have a speed of 15 to 0.
To set the speed correctly, rotate the screws in the direction along and against the cutting.
Normally, one rotation is sufficient for the correct operation of the system. Do not try to put too much pressure on the screws or make many turns.
If there are more than two of them, the closeness of the door closer will be broken, and the screws will simply fall out of the structure, which will result in oil leakage and lead to a complete malfunction.
Some door closers have additional functions in addition to tight locking the door - this is the BackCheck function when a damper is installed in the door closer, which prevents too much effort with a range of 70-110 degrees.
Hold-Open, which allows you to lock the door in the open position and Delayed Closing, which provides a prolonged movement in the gap 110-70 degrees.
Devices equipped with these additions will cost more, but self-assembly will be similar, so do not worry that you will not be able to install a more complex system.
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After you put all the necessary values on the door closer and make sure that the speed is the way you need, and closing the door is accompanied by a "dohlopom" and "dozhimom", you can close the axis of the door closer with a special decorative cap.
The work is finished. This is the installation of the door closer. Before installation, watch the video so that the device is installed correctly.
If the installation is done correctly, the door will work properly and close and open as specified by the device manufacturers.
No special care after the installation is finished, the door closer does not require - make sure that the children do not swing on the door, and also that it is not propped up - it can disable the device.
Otherwise, the door with the door closer is operated in the same way as the regular door.
