351 SeriesPowerglide® Door Closer
Featuring heavy-duty construction for superior strength and wear resistance, the 351 Series Powerglide® Door Closer is ideally suited for highly trafficked environments like schools, healthcare facilities, and office and commercial buildings. With a full complement of arm types and front-facing valves, the 351 series can be easily installed and maintained—for interior and exterior applications.
General Information: Closer Spring Adjustment:
- Effects the entire cycle of the door closer movement
- Used to size closer for application requirements
- Determines the amount of force with which the door closes and the amount of force required to open the door
- Adjustable to compensate for door size and draft conditions
Backcheck valve:
- At approximately 70° of the open cycle, the Backcheck Valve begins to slow the door’s motion
- Prevents the door from slamming into the door’s stop
- Valve is used to control the intensity of the Backcheck
- Note: A Positive stop is required; Backcheck cannot be used as a stop
Closing speed valve:
- Controls how fast the door closes to approximately 8″ from the closed position, along with the closer spring
Latching speed valve:
- Controls the speed of the door during the final 8″ of door swing
- The force the door closes with is controlled by the closer spring
- Note: This adjustment is critical for door latching
Features:
- Certified ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
- UL 10C listed for positive pressure fire test
- UL /cUL listed for use on fire rated doors
- 25 year limited warranty
- User friendly versatile mounting applications permit standard, top jamb, parallel and track installations
- Self sticking templates supplied for most applications
- Adjustable spring power allows 351 closers a size range of 1 through 6. They are adjusted to size 3 before leaving the factory
- One door closer body for all applications. All 351 are non-handed
- Meets ADA requirements in all applications, except Push Side Track application (except track)
- High impact non-corrosive plastic covers with two machine screws standard, metal covers and lead lined are optional
- All weather fluid allows closer to operate effectively in extreme temperatures without readjustment
- 1-1/2″ diameter piston for superior door control
- Standard pressure relief valves for both opening and closing cycles protect the door & frame from damage caused by abuse
Heavy Duty Construction:
- Heat treated full closed rack and pinion provide control from the full open position
- Heavy duty one piece die cast aluminum silicon alloy body with 14% silicon provides superior strength and wear resistance
- 1/2″ arm engagement over a 7/16 square spindle ensures a wear-resistant tight joint
Fasteners:
- Machine Screws and self tapping screws provided for closer and arm
Valves:
- Brass body low sensitivity control valves offer separate regulating for door speed, latching, backcheck and optional delayed action
- All valves are controlled by an 1/8″ allen wrench to discourage tampering and are captivated to prevent removing valves from the body and damaging door closer
- Adjustable backcheck (standard) protects the door and hardware from damage during the opening cycle
- Adjustable delayed action (optional) permits easy access for physically impaired individuals
- Valves are captivated to prevent accidental removal
Full Complement of Arm Types:
- Interchangeable forged steel arms
- Standard and parallel arms
- Push and pull track arms (including double egress)
- Heavy duty forged steel arms are finely finished and interchangeable between SARGENT 351, 1431 and 281 Series
| Finish | Aluminum Painted |
|---|---|
| Grade | ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 |
| Handing | Left Hand |
| Spring Size | Adjustable 1-6 |
| Function | HTB-Track Holder Bumper |
| Mount | Push or Pull Side |
| Finish Description | Aluminum Painted |
| Closer Cover | Full Metal Cover |
| Product Type | Door Closer/Holder/Stop |



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