Are all overhead door closers fitted to the door in the same way?
A. No, there are various ways of fitting a door closer and this is generally dictated by the door arrangement the closer is to be fitted to. The three most popular applications are listed below, if you have a special application situation not shown here then it is best seeking the manufacturer’s advice. a) The standard application most commonly used is called ‘figure 1’. This is where the closer is fitted to the opening face of the door on the hinge side. When fitted in this way, the arms of the closer project outward – see diagram 1 below. b) The second application shown below in diagram 2 is known as ‘figure 66’, where the closer is fitted to the closing face of the door opposite the hinge side. An extra bracket (figure 66 bracket), normally supplied with the closer, is fitted to the arms which run parallel to the door frame. This application is normally used on outward opening external doors where it is not desirable for the closer to be fitted to the outside of the building. c) A f
