Counter clock wise turns increase speed force of the door clockwise.
Automatic door closer adjustments.
Open the door and watch it close.
It s common to try to solve door closing problems by simply adjusting the spring tension but tightening this tension can make the door hard to open and loosening it can make the door.
Remember when it comes to turning commercial door closer adjustment screws a little goes a long way.
Start with no more than 1 8 of a turn.
A door closer has more adjustment possibilities than you might expect and getting a door to close just right may take several trips up and down a ladder.
Bring a step ladder tall enough so that you can easily reach the door closer from the second or third highest step.
It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door.
If it closes right the first time check it 10 more times.
There typically are two screws on the automatic door that allow for the change in speed.
If you can t see adjustment screws chances are the closer has a cover.
You can adjust a door closer using only a ladder and the appropriate tool screwdriver hex key or small wrench by making small turns less than 1 4 turn of one of the adjustment screws.
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to slow the closer down counter clockwise to speed it up.
Adjusting the speed of automatic door closers is simple task.
Usually the cover is plastic but it could also be metal.
To adjust the door closer.
If none of these adjustments works then your door closer may be worn out and you will need to buy a new one to replace it.
Clockwise gives the closer more closing power which also makes the door harder to open and turning the screw counter clockwise will give the door less closing strength and makes the door easier to open.
Most door closer brackets have slotted holes so you are able to slide them left to right to make adjustments without completely removing the screws.
Spring adjustment is located on the end of the spring tube 5 32 allen wrench.
These screws will control the door s closing speed delay and latching speed.
Climb the ladder and examine the closer.