FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS

Features
Tri-Style Installation: Standard closer
packaged with all necessary hardware for either regular arm, top jamb or parallel arm
installation.
Non-Handed: Pinion shaft extends
vertically through the closer body in both directions. This permits the closer to be
installed on either hand of door. A cap conceals the closer shaft not in use.
Aluminum Alloy Shell: closer body is a
special aluminum alloy, carefully selected to accommodate closer characteristics and
operating conditions.
Rack & Pinion Operation: provides a
smooth transmission of power for control of the door through its full opening and closing
cycle.
Adjustable Sweep Speed: an independent
regulating valve with a hex drive screw; permits adjustment of the closing speed.
Adjustable Latch Speed: an independent
regulating valve with a hex drive screw; permits adjustment of the door speed for
approximately the last 5° of the closing cycle.
Non-Critical Valves: all control valves
for sweep speed, latch speed and optional backcheck cushioning are non-critical.
Power Adjustment Shoe: closer power can be
increased by 15% by rotating the forearm and mounting shoe 180° at its mounting point on
the door or frame.
Optional Features
Adjustable Backcheck Cushioning: an
independent regulating valve with a hex drive screw; provides an adjustable hydraulic
cushioning to the door opening speed toward the end of the opening cycle. Order Series
1700BC.
Molded Full Cover: Fabricated of
high-impact U.L. listed material for covering the entire closer. Molded in catches provide
a secure snap-on installation. This cover is nonhanded. Dual notches with an insert permit
proper handling during installation. Order Series 1700 x COV.
Available Finishes
Norton Series 1700 Door Closers are available in the
following sprayed finishes. Order sprayed finishes by the Norton Symbol.
| Finish Description |
Norton Symbol |
BHMA Symbol |
| Aluminum |
AL |
689 |
| Dull Bronze |
DB |
691 |
| Dark Statuary Bronze |
STAT |
690 |
| Black |
315 |
693 |
| Gold |
GB |
696 |
| To Complement Duranodic |
| Medium Amber |
312 |
694 |
| Dark Amber |
313 |
695 |
| Black |
315 |
693 |
| Corrosion Inhibitor |
| Prime Coat (Beige)* |
SRI |
600 |
*Available at extra cost. Closers can be ordered prime
coated only, i.e. (SRI) or prime coated with finish coat, i.e. (SRI) x (DB).
Suggested Specifications
Closers for ___________ interior doors shall be full
rack-and-pinion type with cast aluminum alloy shell. Closer shall be non-handed to permit
installation on either hand of door. Closer to be supplied with standard shoe and soffit
plate to allow regular arm, parallel arm or top jamb mounting. Hydraulic fluid to be
nongumming and non-freezing. Closer to have non-critical valves to independently regulate
sweep speed (and) latch speed (and backcheck cushioning). The forearm shoe shall permit a
15% power adjustment by rotating the forearm and shoe 180° at the door or frame. (Closer
shall be enclosed in a molded full cover.) Closer to be Norton Series 1700/1700 x COV,
Series 1700BC/1700BC x COV. |