Beginning to make sure the door will latch properly.
Commercial door latch adjustment.
The two main door closing issues are either the door is slamming shut or the door is not shutting fully.
Ideally a non delayed action door closer will close and latch the door in seven to eight seconds.
If the door still doesn t catch grab a flashlight and study the way the door latch the flexing part operated by the door handle hits the strike plate.
Troubleshooting a commercial door closer.
How to adjust a door so it will latch properly home.
If the latch won t spring into the strike plate photo 1 observe whether it hits the plate at the top or bottom.
A door closer or power operator is designed to function on doors that are in adjustment and able to smoothly open close and latch.
Luckily this is an easy fix and all that you need is a screwdriver.
The problem of a door not latching is commonly caused by a misaligned strike plate so the first thing you have to do is to check the strike plate first for alignment.
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 the door closer or operator stops functioning check the operation of the door.
Making door closer adjustments sweep and latch adjustments.