What is a concealed door closer?

Concealed fire door closers provide the functionality of an overhead door closer but are fitted within the door leaf and frame. This type of installation is aesthetically pleasing and helps to reduce vandalism, as most of the door closer is hidden from sight.

How do you adjust a concealed chain door closer?

Insert the retainer between the chain links closest to the cylinder face plate. Remove the anchor plate from the door frame and turn the anchor plate clockwise to increase the tension and anti- clockwise to decrease the tension. Re-fix the anchor plate to the door frame and remove the retainer.

How do you slow down a concealed door closer?

A closing speed adjustment pin is located inside the body of the closer, above or below the fixing link. The closing speed can be altered by opening the door to 90˚ and turning the adjuster pin with a small flat screwdriver clockwise to decrease speed or anticlockwise to increase speed.

How do you install a concealed door closer?

How to Fit a Concealed Door Closer

Step 1 – Drilling the hole. Mark the position of the closer on the hinge-edge of the open door.
Step 2 – Marking the plate position. Slot the metal barrel back into the hole and close the door.
Step 3 – Attaching the screw plate.
Step 4 – Fixing the anchor plate.

How do concealed door closers work?

A concealed door closer consists of the spring and chain mechanism in a metal barrel and two metal plates that attach to the frame and the door. The metal barrel that conceals the spring and chain needs to be embedded into the door, whilst the plate attached to the chain is fixed to the frame.

How do you adjust a door closer to open it easier?

Turn the “L” screw clockwise to increase the speed with which the door closes during the last one-third of its swing. Alternatively, turn it counterclockwise to reduce this speed. Increase the pressure it takes to open the door by turning the “BC” screw clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce this pressure.

What do concealed door closers do for fire doors?

Concealed door closers are ideally used for internal 30-minute fire doors to ensure they close after use, they typically use a spring back chain that is housed in a cylinder within the door itself, meaning it will close automatically. They work in a similar way to the overhead version, however this is hidden from view for a slicker finish.

Is the gibcloser surface mounted surface mounted and concealed door closers?

The Gibcloser products are designed and tested to perform trouble free for many many years. Our products have been in continuous use in some cases since 1926. All of our door closers are Underwriters Laboratory (UL) approved, and approved for 1/2 hour fire rated doors. They require no maintenance and are simple to install.

Where do you put the chain on a front door?

Recommended for internal doors, they are fitted into the door edge, with the chain plate attached to the frame. When the door is opened, the spring recoils and forces the door to shut. Chain tension can be adjusted allowing a good degree of flexibility in setting the door closing rate.

What’s the best way to close a fire door?

UK’s most popular low-cost method of closing a fire door (or normal door). Recommended for internal doors, they are fitted into the door edge, with the chain plate attached to the frame. When the door is opened, the spring recoils and forces the door to shut.

What is a concealed door closer? Concealed fire door closers provide the functionality of an overhead door closer but are fitted within the door leaf and frame. This type of installation is aesthetically pleasing and helps to reduce vandalism, as most of the door closer is hidden from sight. How do you adjust a concealed…