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Door closers can be mounted in different ways depending upon the application for which they are being used. The three most common mounting types are detailed below.
The standard fixing position for a guide rail door closer is commonly referred to as "figure 1". This is where the door closer is fitted to the opening face of the door on the thing side. When a guide rail door closer is fitted in a "figure 1" configuration the guide rail will sit parallel to the top of the door and the closer will sit directly beneath it. Please Note: Fig 1 is suitable for all fire doors. |
The second alternative position for a guide rail door closer is commonly referred to as "figure 61". This is where the door closer is inverted and the body of it fitted to the head of the door frame opposite the hinge side of the door. This application allows a door closer to be fitted on external doors without the closer having to be exposed to the elements. When a guide rail door closer is fitted in a "figure 61" configuration the guide rail will sit parallel to the head of the door frame with closer directly above it. |