PRODUCTS 
SUGGESTED ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
The PDQ 53/5500 Series surface mounted closer is a narrow projection full rack and pinion closer featuring a heavy duty cast aluminum closer body, stamped flat style arm assembly and either a slim line cover on the 5300 or a full cover on the 5500 series.. Hydraulic control is achieved through separate hex-key non-critical sweep, latch and back check adjustments. An optional delayed action is available that is effective from maximum opening to approximately 70 degrees. Closers are non-handed, suitable for regular, top jamb and parallel arm applications and come with fasteners for wood or metal doors and frames. Sex nuts and bolts are also furnished standard. Spring adjustment is provided throughout a range of sizes 1-6 making the 53/5500 capable of meeting barrier free opening force requirements. All products carry a 25-year manufacturer’s limited warranty. The 5500 is listed by U.L./U.L.C., complies with UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) for positive pressure and is certified to ANSI A156.4 Grade 1.
53/5500 Series Specifications
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HANDING: |
Non-handed |
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OPERATION: |
Rack and pinion design |
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BODY: |
High strength aluminum alloy |
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ARM: |
Flat style arm assembly / Optional hold open arm Optional DS/DSHO heavy duty parallel stop arm |
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ADJUSTMENT: |
Adjustable controlled closing / Separate hydraulic back check standard / Separate sweep, latch and back check intensity valves / Optional adjustable delayed action |
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SIZE: |
Adjustable size 1-6 / Can meet 5 lbf. and 8.5 lbf. barrier free requirements |
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MOUNTING: |
Common 12” x 3/4” mounting hole pattern retrofits Norton 8500, Yale 3500 and Dorma 8600FC / Tri-packed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm installations / Fasteners furnished for wood and metal doors and frames / Sex nuts and bolts standard |
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COVER: |
Slim line cover for 5300 or a full plastic cover 5500 standard (both non-handed) |
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FINISHES: |
Sprayed aluminum, dark duranodic bronze and gold / Optional polished brass and polished chrome finishes |
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CERTIFICATION: |
U.L. and U.L.C. listed / Complies with UL 10C and BC 7.2 (1997) / Conforms to the requirements of ANSI A156.4 Grade 1 / Meets the requirements of ANSI A117.1 and ADA. |
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: |
Meets the requirements of the Buy American Act |
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WARRANTY: |
Twenty Five (25) year limited warranty |
