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Arrow DCN325 Grade 1 Surface Door Closer, Less Cover, Regular/Parallel Arm (Tri-Pack), Adjustable Spring Size 1 - 6

Arrow DCN325 Grade 1 Surface Door Closer, Less Cover, Regular/Parallel Arm (Tri-Pack), Adjustable Spring Size 1 - 6

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Arrow DCN325 Grade 1 Surface Door Closer, Less Cover, Regular/Parallel Arm (Tri-Pack), Adjustable Spring Size 1 - 6

Arrow Lock Company DCN300 Series

 

The DCN300 series surface applied door closers are an economical value for customers requiring convenience and security in an affordable package. They are ideally suited for retail or office buildings.

Features:

  • Full plastic cover available (sold separately)
  • Two non-critical adjusting valves (sweep and latch) control closing speed
  • Supplied with fully threaded wood screws, machine screws and thru-bolts for 1-3/4” thick doors
  • Non-handed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm mount applications
  • Backcheck intensity valve
  • 10-year limited warranty

 

Specifications:

  • Body Material: Cast aluminum
  • Door Thickness (Standard): 1 3/4"
  • Handing: Non-handed
  • Minimum Door Thickness: 1 3/4"
  • UL Listed: Yes
  • ULC Listed: Yes
  • Certifications: ANSI/BHMA A156.4, grade 1

 

Models:

  • DCN314, DCN325, DCN304, DCN305:
    • Mounting Type: Top jamb
    • Provides the best alternative to the regular arm application
    • Must be sufficient frame face and/or ceiling clearance for this application
    • Provides the best door control for doors in exterior walls that swing out of a building
  • DCN314, DCN325, DCN304, DCN305:
    • Mounting Type: Regular arm
    • Most power-efficient application for a door closer
    • Sufficient frame, door and/or ceiling clearance must be considered
  • DCN325, DCN304, DCN305:
    • Mounting Type: Parallel arm
    • Provides the most appealing design appearance for a surface-mounted door closer having a double lever arm
    • In the closed position, there is very little or no hardware projecting beyond the frame face in most situations

 

Finishes:

  • 689/AL - Aluminum
  • 690/DBZ - Dark bronze
  • 693/BLK - Black

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Duty Level:
Light Duty
ADA Compliant:
Yes
BAA Qualified:
Yes
Default Arm/Track:
Regular Arm with Parallel Mounting Bracket
Mounting Hole Pattern:
3/4" x 9-1/16"
Mounting Detail:
Surface - Hinge Mount(Pull Side), Top Jamb Mount(Push Side), Parallel Arm Mount(Push Side)
Mounting Location:
Pull Side
Subcategory:
Surface Mounted Closers
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closers
Finish Type:
Powder Coat
Fluid Type:
All-Weather
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Finish Type:
Plated
Mounting Location:
Push Side
Delay Function:
Yes
Mounting Method:
Surface Mount
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Iron
Department:
Door Hardware

Arrow DCN325-AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Arrow DCN325 door closer be mounted on the pull side, or is it push side only?
All three mountings are covered. The DCN325 ships tri-packed for hinge (pull side) mount, top jamb (push side) mount, and parallel arm (push side) mount, and the body is non-handed so the same unit works on a left or right hand door. Out of the box it comes as a regular arm with a parallel mounting bracket, so you choose the application at install rather than at the order stage.
2) Will the Arrow DCN325 work on a 1-3/8 inch door?
No. The DCN325 is specified for 1-3/4 inch doors, both as the standard and the minimum thickness, and the thru-bolts it ships with are sized for 1-3/4 inch stock. For a thinner leaf you need a closer rated for that thickness.
3) Does the Arrow DCN325 come with a cover?
No cover is included. The DCN325 is the less-cover version, with the body exposed. A full plastic cover is offered for the DCN300 series but is bought separately, so add one to the order if the opening is in a public lobby or anywhere appearance matters.
4) Does the Arrow DCN325 meet ADA opening force requirements for a barrier free opening?
Yes, the DCN325 is listed as ADA compliant, and the adjustable spring covers sizes 1 through 6, so power can be dialed down for an interior barrier free door or up for a heavier exterior leaf. It also carries ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certification and is UL and ULC Listed.
5) Do I need a different Arrow closer for each door size, or does one adjust?
One unit covers the range. The DCN325 has an adjustable spring from size 1 to size 6, so a single part number works on a narrow interior office door through to a wide exterior leaf. Closing speed is set with two non-critical sweep and latch valves, and there is a separate backcheck intensity valve to stop the door slamming into an adjacent wall on a windy opening.
6) What mounting hole pattern does the Arrow DCN325 use, and will it cover an existing closer's holes?
The DCN325 uses a 3/4 inch by 9-1/16 inch mounting hole pattern. Lay that against the prep already in the door or frame before you pull the old unit; if the existing holes do not line up you will be drilling new ones or fitting a filler plate. Fully threaded wood screws, machine screws and thru-bolts all come in the carton, so you are covered on wood, hollow metal or aluminum without a separate fastener order.
7) Is the Arrow DCN325 heavy enough for a high traffic entrance?
The DCN325 is a light duty Grade 1 closer built on a cast aluminum body, aimed at retail and office openings. For a main entrance taking constant abuse, step up to a heavy duty unit: the BEST EHD9000 Series and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide are both Grade 1 heavy duty surface closers, and the Falcon SC71A is another heavy duty Grade 1 option.
8) Should I use parallel arm or regular arm mounting with the Arrow DCN325?
Regular arm is the most power efficient application, so it gives you the most control for the least spring, but the arm projects off the pull side and you need frame, door and ceiling clearance for it. Parallel arm puts the closer on the push side with a double lever arm that tucks in tight, leaving little or no hardware projecting past the frame face when the door is closed, which is why it gets specified in corridors and anywhere a projecting arm would get hit. The DCN325 supports both.
9) What is the closest equivalent to the Arrow DCN325 door closer from another brand?
The Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring size 1-6, non-handed, and tri-pack mounting for regular, top jamb, and parallel arm applications. The closest match on function is the Norton Rixson 8501A, a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring. The Dexter DCH4000 is another Grade 1 surface closer with tri mount for regular, parallel, or top jamb mounting. The Accentra 2701 is also a tri-packed non-hold-open arm closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6. Any of the three covers the same three mounting positions and the same spring range.
10) I need a closer that holds the door open - does the DCN325 do that?
The Arrow DCN325 ships as a regular arm with parallel mounting bracket, a non-hold-open arrangement. If the opening needs the door to stay open, look at a hold-open arm closer instead: the Accentra 51 Series is a tri-packed hold-open arm closer with adjustable sizes 1-6, and the Orca BHDC1958HO is a tri-packed hold-open arm closer with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both retain the same three mounting choices the DCN325 offers.
11) The DCN325 is light duty - what should I use on a high-traffic entrance instead?
The Arrow DCN325 is rated light duty, which suits retail and office interior openings. For a high-traffic or abusive entrance, step up to a heavy-duty body: the BEST EHD9000 is an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a heavy-duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring power, and the LCN 1460T is a heavy-duty Grade 1 commercial closer. All three keep the surface-mount format, so the door and frame prep stays conventional.
12) What surface closer looks like a substitute for the DCN325 but will not mount the same way?
Watch the arm type. The Arrow DCN325 is a tri-pack unit that mounts regular arm on the pull side, top jamb, or parallel arm on the push side. The Corbin Russwin DC5230 is also a Grade 1 surface closer for 1-3/4 inch doors, but it is supplied with a slide track arm as standard for pull side mounting, and the Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 heavy-duty closer configured for jamb track, frame face mounting on the pull side. Both are track closers and need a different header condition than a DCN325 arm installation.
13) Is the Arrow DCN325 rated for an exterior door in cold weather?
It uses all-weather hydraulic fluid, so the closing speed does not drift badly between a hot afternoon and a cold morning. For an exterior leaf that swings out of the building, top jamb mount is the application Arrow calls out as giving the best control, provided you have enough frame face or ceiling clearance for the arm.
14) Does the Arrow DCN325 qualify for a federal or government job with domestic sourcing requirements?
The DCN325 is BAA qualified, which matters on federally funded work where Buy American Act sourcing is written into the spec. It is also a commercial-rated closer, ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, UL and ULC Listed, which covers the usual institutional submittal checklist.
15) The DCN325 comes less cover - what closer comes with the cover included?
The Arrow DCN325 is supplied less cover, with a full plastic cover sold separately. If you want the finished look in one box, the Dexter DCH1000 is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer supplied with a full cover, and the Design Hardware 316 Series is a medium to heavy duty tri-packed non-hold-open closer supplied with a cover.
16) Is there a Grade 1 alternative to the DCN325 that stays in the light-duty class?
Yes. The Arrow DCN325 is a light-duty closer certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1. Peers in that same light-duty Grade 1 band include the BEST SL6000 Series, a Grade 1 light-duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, and the Norton Rixson 160 Series, a Grade 1 light commercial surface closer with an adjustable spring. Note that the Falcon SC91A is also light duty but carries a Grade 3 rating, so it will not satisfy a Grade 1 spec.
17) Is there a closer like the DCN325 with a delayed action function?
The Arrow DCN325 carries a delay function and uses all-weather fluid. If you are comparing dedicated delayed action units, the Orca BHDC1958DA is a delayed action closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Orca BHDC2011DA is a delayed action closer in the same regular arm with parallel bracket configuration for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both are tri-packed non-hold-open arm closers like the DCN325.
18) We have a mix of interior and exterior doors - can we standardize on the DCN325 across all of them?
The Arrow DCN325 is a commercial light-duty closer, non-handed, with all-weather fluid and the same tri-pack mounting on every door, which makes it straightforward to standardize on interior openings and lighter exterior leaves. For heavier exterior doors in the same program, pair it with a medium or heavy duty body rather than forcing the light-duty unit: the Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 medium duty closer with a universal aluminum body, and the BEST HD8000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer. Keeping to surface-mounted Grade 1 units throughout means one prep style and one adjustment routine for your maintenance crew.
19) The DCN325 has a cast aluminum body - which alternatives use cast iron?
The Arrow DCN325 uses a cast aluminum body. If your spec calls for a cast iron closer, the LCN 1261 is a surface-mounted closer with cast iron construction and adjustable spring sizes 1-5, and the Sargent 281 Powerglide is a cast iron heavy-duty surface closer. Note the LCN 1261 tops out at spring size 5 where the DCN325 adjusts through size 6.
20) Is the Stanley A45-501HL a substitute for the Arrow DCN325?
Not a direct one. The Arrow DCN325 is non-handed and ships as a regular arm with parallel mounting bracket, covering pull side, top jamb, and parallel arm mounting. The Stanley Security A45-501HL is supplied with a long hold open arm as standard and is configured for top jamb mounting, so it is a hold-open unit committed to one mounting position rather than a tri-pack. Use it only where top jamb hold-open is the intent.
21) What finishes does the Arrow DCN325 come in for matching other closers in a building?
Two orderable finishes: 689/AL painted aluminum and 690/DKBZ painted dark bronze. The DCN300 series finish range also lists 693/BLK black. Finishes are plated and powder coat, so they hold up on interior corridor doors where the closer is visible above the frame.
22) If I only need a smaller spring range than the DCN325's size 1-6, what are my options?
The Arrow DCN325 adjusts across spring sizes 1 through 6, covering a wide door width range from one part number. If the opening is fixed and narrower, a shorter range unit works: the Accentra 1101BF is an industrial closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-4 and tri-pack mounting, and the Dormakaba 7414 is a Grade 1 medium duty closer sized 1-4. The Calibre CA9901 is a Grade 1 tri-pack arm closer covering sizes 2-5.
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