How to adjust Ryobi door closer?

[Matthew3]

Hi. With Ryobi door closers,  when adjusting the closing or latching valves counter clockwise to speed up the closing motion, if the valve is turned too far will the hydraulic fluid leak out?

[JacobZ]

Hi @summitone77,

As the heavy-duty units are designed for use in commercial applications, such as fire doors, they are going to be heavy to open and your pup would almost certainly struggle.

Of the options from Ryobi, the Ryobi Light Duty Domestic Door Closer does seem to be the best for your application. If the door is under 25kg, then this Rolltrak White Automatic Door Closer seems like it could work for you.

Is there a specific reason you can't use the parallel arm installation format?

Would it be possible to alter the door frame to allow this type of installation?

Some photos of the door would certainly help us offer a solution.

Let me know if you need a hand uploading images, I'm happy to help if required.

Jacob

[summitone77]

So this is medium unit i attached (arm removed so dog can use the door still). It is an older house and very tight, with no much room between door and frame, as well as at the front with the screen door attached. It is a shame cause the unit does exactly what I want with closing the door but he now can’t open it to get in, and he is 35kg. 
thanks 

Mark 

 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @summitone77,

Would taking the door off and planing a few millimetres off the top of the door be an option you'd consider? 

You could use a hand plane to do it. This should allow you to install the light-duty closer.

Having now seen the door, the Rolltrak White Automatic Door Closer looks like it could be a great option if you didn't want to alter the door.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[summitone77]

Thanks. Planing not an option, but may have to do it. 
I looked at that other door closer but the reviews have scared me off them to be honest.