Larson Door Closer Instructions
Larson door closers are part of the Larson storm-door hardware, and operate with washers and hinges to close the door. These mechanisms look similar to other door closers with a long closer piece and connecting brackets.
The instructions may vary depending on the storm-door model you have installed and whether it opens to the left or the right. Affixing the closer to the hinge-side jamb may be the most difficult aspect to this simple project. The hardware required comes with the storm door.
Things You Will Need
- Closer
- "Hold Open" washer
- Door brackets
- 2 #12 5/8-inch round head screws
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Long connecting pin
- Side jamb bracket
- Short connecting pin
- 4 #10 1 1/2-inch round head screws
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Pull out the extend rod 1/4 inch from the closer. Slide the "hold open" washer down the length of the rod until it sits behind the flanges and rests against the closer.
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Slide the door bracket onto the end of the closer and screw with the two 5/8-inch round head screws. Slide the long connecting pin through the top of the door bracket and through the closer.
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Position the closer within the side jamb bracket. Slide the short connecting pin through the top of the side jamb bracket and through the closer to hold it in place.
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Position the side jamb bracket on the hinge side jamb 3 inches below the door window and 1/4 inch from the storm door. Screw the side jamb bracket to the hinge-side jamb with the four 1 1/2-inch screws.
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Close and latch the door.
The Drip Cap
- Larson door closers are part of the Larson storm-door hardware, and operate with washers and hinges to close the door.
- Slide the door bracket onto the end of the closer and screw with the two 5/8-inch round head screws.
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