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Corbin Russwin DC3220 Top Jamb Mounting Grade 1 Surface Door Closer

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Corbin Russwin DC3220 Top Jamb Surface Door Closer Grade 1 with Adjustable Closing Force

Commercial-Grade Surface Mounted Door Closer for Barrier-Free and Fire Code Compliance

The Corbin Russwin DC3220 is a Grade 1 surface mounted door closer from the DC3000 Series, engineered to fulfill security and life safety requirements by ensuring reliable latching for access control and fire code compliance. Designed for top jamb mounting with a minimum 3" top jamb required, this closer features a fully adjustable size 1-6 cylinder with backcheck intensity and location valves, and supports up to a full 180° door opening. Compatible with 1-3/4" door thickness and rated for an extraordinary 25,000,000 endurance cycles, the DC3220 is built for the most demanding commercial environments. UL10C and UBC listed, and meeting or exceeding ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 requirements, it delivers dependable performance across virtually all door openings and draft conditions in both new construction and renovation projects.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Cast aluminum body with Cam-Motion™ technology for easy opening and secure closing
  • Adjustable spring size 1 through 6 — accommodates door weight up to 250 lbs.
  • Non-handed — single model supports up to four mounting positions
  • Unique spline arm with multiple indexing options for standard and special applications
  • Push and pull side installation, door or frame mounted
  • Forward-facing adjustable closing and latching speed valves
  • Backcheck standard on all units
  • Hold open available: specify DC5200 x A1
  • 1/2" vertical adjustment for flexible installation
  • ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certified; ADA compliant; TAA compliant
  • UL10C positive pressure up to 3 hours; UL-cUL listed
  • 30-year limited warranty

Technical Specifications

  • Grade: ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1
  • Body: Cast aluminum, cam and roller design
  • Spring Power: Adjustable sizes 1 through 6
  • Door Weight: Up to 250 lbs.
  • Door Thickness: 1-3/4" (44mm) standard
  • Opening Range: Pull side: 140°; push side: 110°
  • Maximum Interior Door Width (Recommended): 54" (137mm)
  • Valves: Independent adjustable closing speed and latching speed; standard backcheck
  • Hold Open: Available (specify A1 arm); not for fire doors
  • Mounting: Pull side door or frame mounted; push side door or frame mounted
  • Certifications: ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1; ADA/ANSI A117.1; UL10C (3 hr.); UL-cUL; TAA
  • Warranty: 30-year limited

Professional Applications

  • Schools and Universities
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Commercial and Industrial Facilities
  • Office and Retail Establishments
  • Transportation and Utility Buildings
  • Hotels and Conference Centers
  • Religious Institutions

Why Choose Corbin Russwin Quality?

Corbin Russwin DC3000 Series door closers are engineered to meet or exceed ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 requirements, featuring a cast iron body and one-piece seamless steel spring tube construction rated for an outstanding 25,000,000 endurance cycles. UL10C and UBC listed for fire-rated applications, and backed by a 30 Year Limited warranty, the DC3220 delivers the precision, durability, and code compliance that commercial facilities demand. Engineered for virtually all door openings and draft conditions, it is the trusted choice for new construction and renovation projects across a wide range of commercial environments.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
DC3000 Series
Subcategory:
Surface Mounted Closers
Product Group:
Door Controls
Grade:
Grade 1
Warranty:
30 Year Limited
Closer Size:
1 to 6
Default Arm/Track:
Top Jamb Mounting
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closers
Endurance Cycles:
25,000,000
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
DC3220
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Door Opening Size:
180 Degrees
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Corbin Russwin DC3220 689 M54 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Corbin Russwin DC3220 work on a top jamb mount, and how much jamb face do I need?
Top jamb mounting is what the DC3220 is built for, and it needs a minimum 3 inch top jamb face to land the shoe. If your frame head is narrower than 3 inches, top jamb won't work and you need a regular arm (pull side, door mounted) or a parallel arm application instead. The closer body itself is non-handed and supports up to four mounting positions, so a single unit covers push or pull, door or frame mounted.
2) Does the DC3220 door closer fit a 1-3/4 inch commercial door?
Yes, 1-3/4 inch (44mm) is the door thickness the DC3220 is set up for, which is the standard commercial door. It's rated for doors up to 250 lbs and a recommended maximum interior door width of 54 inches. A door heavier or wider than that is outside what this closer is sized to control.
3) Do I have to order a specific size closer, or can I adjust the spring on site?
No size selection at the order stage. The DC3220 ships with a fully adjustable size 1 through 6 cylinder, so one unit covers everything from a light interior office door up to a heavy exterior door at 250 lbs. That's a real advantage for a property manager standardizing across a building: you stock one part number and dial in the spring per opening. Closing speed and latching speed valves are separate and forward facing, and backcheck (with intensity and location valves) is standard on every unit.
4) Can I get a Corbin Russwin DC3220 with a hold open arm, and can I use it on a fire door?
Hold open is an order option: the A1 hold open top jamb arm (push side mounting) is one of the two arm choices, the other being the standard non-hold top jamb arm. Do not use the hold open version on a fire rated door. A fire door has to close and latch on alarm, and mechanical hold open defeats that. For fire openings order the standard non-hold arm, which is UL10C listed for positive pressure up to 3 hours.
5) Does the DC3220 meet ADA and code for a school or healthcare facility?
It's certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, ADA/ANSI A117.1 compliant, UL10C listed for positive pressure to 3 hours, UL-cUL listed, and TAA compliant. For an institutional buyer that covers the usual specification checklist on an accessible opening in a school, hospital, or government building. The adjustable size 1-6 cylinder is what lets you tune opening force down on an interior barrier free opening while still using the same closer on heavier exterior doors.
6) The frame has less than 3 inches of top jamb - what surface closer works instead of the DC3220?
The Corbin Russwin DC3220 is set up for top jamb mounting and needs a minimum 3 inch top jamb face to land on. Where that face is not there, a tri-mount closer lets the installer move to a regular pull-side or parallel-arm push-side position on the door instead of the frame head: the Dexter DCH1000 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer offered in regular, parallel or top jamb mount, as are the Dexter DCH4000, DCL2000 and DCM1000 Series. The Norton Rixson 1601P is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer rated for 180 degree swing, matching the DC3220's 180 degree opening.
7) What is a direct Grade 1 equivalent to the Corbin Russwin DC3220 with adjustable spring size 1 through 6?
The Corbin Russwin DC3220 is a Grade 1 surface closer with an adjustable size 1 through 6 cylinder. Two peers match that pairing directly: the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring, and the BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6. The Imperial USA TC4300 Series is also a heavy-duty size 1-6 ADA closer. All three cover the same spring-power range, so a size selection made for the DC3220 carries over.
8) I need a hold open closer instead of the standard DC3220 arm - what are the options?
The Corbin Russwin DC3220 is ordered with either a standard non-hold top jamb arm or the A1 hold open top jamb arm, both push side mounting; hold open is not for fire doors. If a hold open closer from another line is wanted, the Accentra 51 Series ships with a tri-packed hold open arm, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a parallel bracket, and the Stanley Security A45-501HL is a long hold open arm standard in a top jamb configuration.
9) How far will a door with a DC3220 closer open?
Up to a full 180 degrees, but what you actually get depends on the mounting side: 140 degrees pull side and 110 degrees push side. Since the A1 hold open arm and the standard arm are both push side top jamb arms, plan on the 110 degree figure for a top jamb push side install unless the wall or an adjacent obstruction limits it further. Backcheck is standard, so the door is cushioned before it slams into a wall on a windy opening.
10) Is a Corbin Russwin DC3220 heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance?
It's rated at 25,000,000 endurance cycles, which is well past the Grade 1 minimum and puts it in the range you want for a school entrance, a hospital corridor, or a main lobby door cycled all day. The body is cast aluminum with a cam and roller design. If you want a comparably rated alternative, the BEST EHD9000 Series and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide are both heavy duty Grade 1 surface closers with adjustable spring sizes.
11) What is the closest equivalent to a Corbin Russwin DC3220 from another brand?
For a Grade 1 surface closer with a full adjustable size 1-6 spring, the Norton Rixson 8501A and the Accentra 2701 Series both offer size 1-6 adjustment, and the Dorma 8616 is a Grade 1 heavy duty tri-pack. The difference to watch is mounting: the DC3220 is a dedicated top jamb closer, while most of those are tri-pack or tri-mount units shipped with the brackets for regular, parallel, and top jamb. If you're matching existing Corbin Russwin hardware in the building, stay in the DC3000 Series so the arms and covers are consistent across the openings.
12) Is there a lighter duty, less expensive kind of surface closer for interior office doors instead of a Grade 1 like this?
There is, and for a low traffic interior door it's often the right call. The DC3220 is a 25,000,000 cycle Grade 1 unit sized for demanding openings. For light duty interior work, the Falcon SC91A is a Grade 3 light duty cast aluminum surface closer, and the LCN 1250 Series is a light duty closer with sizes 1-5 and all weather fluid. The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic closer. Use the Grade 1 unit where the opening is fire rated, exterior, or cycled hard.
13) Do I need to order a left hand and a right hand DC3220 for opposite swinging doors?
No. The DC3220 is non-handed, so the same unit goes on either hand. That's why one part number can cover a whole building of mixed swings. Ordering comes down to two decisions only: standard arm or A1 hold open arm, and finish. The spline arm has multiple indexing options for standard and special applications, and there's 1/2 inch of vertical adjustment to work around frame stops and existing holes.
14) Will a DC3220 hold a door shut against wind or stack pressure so it latches every time?
That's the design intent, and the way you get there is the adjustable spring. Bump the cylinder up toward size 6 for a door fighting draft or stack pressure, then tune the separate latching speed valve to drive the last few degrees home. Positive latching is what makes the opening work for both access control and fire code. Backcheck with intensity and location adjustment is standard, so wind catching the door on the open swing doesn't tear the arm or the frame.
15) What is a lighter-duty alternative to the Corbin Russwin DC3220 for a low-traffic interior office door?
The DC3220 is a Grade 1 closer rated for 25,000,000 endurance cycles, which is more machine than a low-traffic interior office door needs. Lighter-duty Grade 1 peers include the BEST SL6000 Series, the Arrow DC314 in the DC300 Series, the Norton Rixson 160 Series light commercial closer, and the Falcon SC61A, which is rated light to medium duty. The Falcon SC91A is a light-duty closer certified to Grade 3 rather than Grade 1, so it does not carry over if a Grade 1 line item is on the spec.
16) Which surface closers are comparable to the Corbin Russwin DC3220 on a heavy exterior or high-abuse opening?
The DC3220 carries a Grade 1 rating with adjustable spring sizes 1 through 6 for doors up to 250 lbs. Peers built at the same duty level include the BEST HD8000 Series and BEST EHD9000 Series, both heavy-duty Grade 1; the Falcon SC71A heavy-duty Grade 1; the Sargent 1431 Powerglide heavy-duty Grade 1; the Sargent 281 Powerglide, a heavy-duty Grade 1 with a cast iron body; and the Dorma 8916-JT, a heavy-duty Grade 1 adjustable size 1-6. The DC3220 body is cast aluminum, so the cast iron 281 differs in body material.
17) Is the Cal-Royal 400 Series a substitute for the Corbin Russwin DC3220?
Not on a Grade 1 opening. The DC3220 is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, while the Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic closer. If the intent is to stay with Cal-Royal, the 500S is a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check and the 700S is a Grade 1 dual valve sized closer with an adjustable tube arm; the DC3220 also has backcheck standard.
18) I need a delayed action closer for an accessible entrance - what should I use instead of the DC3220?
The Corbin Russwin DC3220 offers independent adjustable closing and latching speed valves plus backcheck, but delayed action is a separate function. The Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA and BHDC2011DA/PA are delayed action closers with a regular arm and parallel bracket, both listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, which is the same door thickness the DC3220 is built for.
19) Which closers ship with all three mounting brackets so one part number covers regular, parallel and top jamb openings?
The Corbin Russwin DC3220 is non-handed and its arm is configured for top jamb mounting. For a facility standardizing on one stock number across mixed openings, tri-packed peers ship the brackets for more than one position: the Accentra 2701 Series and Accentra 1101BF both carry a tri-packed non-hold open arm, the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 closer with regular/parallel tri-pack arm in adjustable size 1 through 6, and the Design Hardware 416 Series is a heavy-duty closer with a tri-packed non-hold open arm. The Arrow DCN314 is the same tri-pack arrangement in size 1 through 4 rather than 1 through 6.
20) What closer should I use on an aluminum storefront door where the DC3220 is not the right fit?
The Corbin Russwin DC3220 is a top jamb Grade 1 closer for 1-3/4 inch doors with a recommended maximum interior door width of 54 inches. For aluminum storefront framing, the Norton Rixson 1600 Series aluminum storefront closer is a heavy-duty Grade 1 unit with tri-style mounting, and the Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 jamb track closer for frame face mounting on the pull side in adjustable size 1 through 6.
21) What finishes does the DC3220 come in, and which one do I pick to match painted frames?
Six finishes: 600 primed for painting, 689 anodized aluminum, 690 dark bronze, 691 light bronze, 693 black, and 696 satin brass. If the frames on the job are being field painted, order 600 and paint the cover to match. For aluminum storefront and most commercial hollow metal, 689 is the common default; 690 dark bronze matches bronze anodized storefront. All six are offered with either the standard arm or the A1 hold open arm.
22) What medium-duty Grade 1 closer sits a step below the Corbin Russwin DC3220?
The DC3220 is a Grade 1 unit rated for 25,000,000 cycles with adjustable size 1 through 6. Medium-duty Grade 1 peers for openings that see steady but not punishing traffic include the Sargent 1131 and Sargent 1331, the Norton Rixson 8501A, the Falcon SC81A, the Dormakaba 7303 Series and the Dormakaba 7414 in size 1 through 4. The LCN 1450 is a medium-duty closer with a cast aluminum body and spring sizes 1 through 6, the same body material and spring range as the DC3220.
23) Is the Arrow DCN500DP drop plate an accessory that fits the Corbin Russwin DC3220?
No. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate made for the Arrow DCN500 closer, not a closer itself and not a Corbin Russwin part. The DC3220 mounts top jamb with a minimum 3 inch top jamb and includes 1/2 inch of vertical adjustment for fitting the frame face, so a drop plate from another manufacturer's closer line is not the mounting accessory to order against it.
24) Can a Stanley 327 or 341 pivot replace a Corbin Russwin DC3220?
No. The Stanley Security 327 is a heavy wardrobe pivot for doors 1-3/8 inch or 1-3/4 inch up to 150 lbs, and the Stanley 341 is a wardrobe pivot for flush recessed or overlay doors 1-1/8 inch to 1-3/8 inch. Those hang and swing a door; they apply no closing force. The DC3220 is a hydraulic surface closer with adjustable spring power sizes 1 through 6 that controls closing and latching speed and returns the door to a latched position, which is what a fire or access control opening requires.
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