touch n hold door closer troubleshooting

Download the instructions from the door closer manufacturer's web site and see if it is installed correctly. If the closer stops closing the door before it's closed all the way, or actually springs back when you try to manually shut the door, the arm is probably installed on the shaft incorrectly.The slow swing-speed seems to give the air a chance to get out of the way, and the fast latch speed gives it a very slight slam at the end to make sure it latches. Wherever air pressure is a factor, including negative or positive pressure situations, I have have been able to get door closers to close and latch the door consistantly by adjusting them to a slow swing-speed and a somewhat fast latch-speed. You may have to adjust both closers to get both to work correctly. The trapped air between the inside and outside door can be a factor in door closing. In vestibule conditions, there is an exterior door, a small space, and then an interior door.Sometimes a door must be repaired before it will close and lock automatically with a door closer. If there is a hinge problem, a warped door, or the door must swing uphill to close a door closer will only go so far to solve the problem. If you expect a door closer to consistently close the door, the door must be able to close properly.Ideally, a non-delayed action door closer will close and latch the door in seven to eight seconds.

When it closes the way you want 10 times in a row, it will probably continue to do so.

If not, go back up the ladder and make another adjustment, until the closer is doing what you want it to do. If it closes correctly every time, you're done. If it closes right the first time, check it 10 more times. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to slow the door closer down, counter-clockwise to speed it up, then get down off the ladder and observe the effect.

Remember, when it comes to turning door closer adjustment screws, a little goes a long way.If not, you may have to experiment a little to see which is which. If you are lucky, they will be marked on the closer body as to what they are, or there will be a diagram inside the cover. Now that you have the cover off, you should be able to see the adjustment screws.If, however, it is not leaking, you can proceed. If you find that there is oil in the cover or oil on or leaking from the closer body, stop right now.If you do see fasteners, usually you can loosen, but not remove, the fasteners and the cover will slide off. If you see no fasteners holding the cover on, that means the cover is held on by tension. Usually, the cover is plastic, but it could also be metal. If you can't see adjustment screws, chances are the closer has a cover.

Climb the ladder and examine the closer.Bring a step ladder tall enough so that you can easily reach the door closer from the second- or third-highest step.

Touch n hold door closer troubleshooting