BEST HD8000 Series - Surface Mounted Heavy Duty Door Closers

BEST HD8000 SERIES HEAVY DUTY SURFACE DOOR CLOSER

Smooth and safe door closers are built with your best interests in mind.

The HD8000 Heavy-Duty door closer provides maximum protection against fatigue and abrasion. This Grade 1 certified closer is built to meet the requirements of ANSI A156.4, comply with barrier-free requirements, and can be used with a wide-array of doors and frames.

The HD8000 is available with more than 30 specialty function arms, a range of mounting plates, and brackets, as well as a wide selection of painted or decorative architectural finishes. It is an ideal selection for unmatched durability, versatility and value designed to withstand daily use in high-traffic environments within any building design.

Versatile, durable, and reliable, featuring modern styling for institutional or high-traffic commercial applications. BEST HD8000 series, Grade 1 hydraulic surface closers are housed in corrosion-resistant aluminum with a hardened pinion/piston providing
toughness and high-strength. The arm hub is made from forged steel. Standard on the HD8000 series closers are backcheck with two adjustment valves and adjustable spring size options from 1 - 6 or 5 - 6. The HD8000 series closers are ideal for a variety of heavy-duty, as well as barrier-free applications.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Available with fully adjustable spring sizes 1 -6. Size 1 (5 lb opening force) meets interior barrier-free AD requirements.
• May be used on doors up to 48" wide interior (42" wide exterior) and up to 180 lb.
• Available with adjustable spring sizes of 5 -6 +50% for use on exceptionally wide, tall, or heavy doors.
• Non-handed for regular, top jamb, and parallel arm applications.
• Backcheck (BC) valve (standard) provides adjustable-intensity hydraulic cushioning, preventing uncontrolled door opening to
  protect door and frame during abusive or abrupt opening.
• AVB - advanced variable backcheck option maintains an
  effective backcheck range on parallel arm applications. Valve is accessible with the closer installed.
• Full adjustment using BC, Sweep and Latch valves standard.
• DA, AVB & AVB DA options with separate independent valve to allow for unobstructed passage through opening.
• Full plastic cover standard. Lead lined as well as full and oversized
  metal and plastic covers available to assist in concealing
  existing holes.
• All tamper-resistant (hex key) valve adjustments.
• Standard components required for three mounting configurations (Reg., TJ, PA).
• SNDTPK - Standard fasteners include separate self-drilling and self-tapping and sex nuts for 1-3/4" thick doors and machine screws.
• A variety of specialty arm options, interchangeable across most surface closer models.
• Full complement of optional plates and brackets available for special applications

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Applications:

• Education, K-12 & Universities Prevent injury; durable in high-use environments
• Healthcare facilities ADA compliant; can be adjusted to hold door open for emergencies
  and reduce the spread of bacteria
• Government offices & facilities Ideal for high-traffic areas and reduces wall damage
• Transportation/Airports Reduces HVAC costs by ensuring all doors close promptly
• Optional Delayed Action valve can delay door closing to allow extra time to pass through the opening.

Certification:

• ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certified
• UL and CUL listed
• Meets UL10C for positive pressure
• Meets ANSI/BHMA A117.1 and ADA for barrier-free accessibility.

Key Benefits:

Protect the security and safety of a building and its occupants

• They offer protection from injury by preventing a door from swinging open or closed too quickly
• They help stop the spread of bacteria by assisting with ingress and egress
• They help prevent fire in building by keeping doors closed
• They contribute to HVAC savings by keeping doors closed

Ease of installation

• Intuitive markings cast into closer body to ease identifying the valve adjustment (HD8000).
• No guessing! 1–6 version marked clearly with ADA wheelchair icon (HD8000)
• Compact design of SL6000 provides quick and easy installation
• Allen head spring power adjustment all closers
• All-weather hydraulic fluid allows for minimal maintenance

Design flexibility

• Full offering of finishes, including plated
• 30+ arm offerings for a variety of applications
• Optional metal cover in a variety of painted and plated finishes
• Non-handed for both push and pull side mounting
• Utilizes the same hole pattern as a Norton 8300/8500 closer (HD7000)
• One closer body covers the size 1-6 range. (HD7000)
• All available as delayed action HD8000 available delayed action and
  AVB (advanced variable backcheck)

Corrosion-resistant aluminum housing

• Hardened pinion & piston for durable heavy use applications increase safety & decrease liability
• Standard back-check on all closers protect the door and frame while controlling the door from abrupt opening

Finishes

600 - Primed
689 - Aluminum
690 - Statuary dark bronze
691 - Dull bronze
693 - Black
695 - Dark duranodic bronze
696 - Gold

DOWNLOAD & RESOURCES

HD8000 How to Order Guide

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