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Don-Jo 1603 Swing Bar Door Guard with Ball Bearing Design, Includes AP-34

Don-Jo 1603 Swing Bar Door Guard with Ball Bearing Design, Includes AP-34

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Don-Jo 1603 Swing Bar Door Guard with Ball Bearing Design, Includes AP-34

The Don-Jo 1603 is a commercial-grade Swing Bar Door Guard engineered with a smooth ball bearing design for reliable, low-friction operation in demanding door security applications. Constructed from aluminum (model 1603) or brass (model 1604), this door flip guard meets ANSI standards 1603 L33042 and 1604 L13042, making it a trusted choice for commercial installations. The package includes the AP-34 accessory and is available in a range of finishes — 605, 606, 613, 625, and 626 — to complement a variety of door hardware configurations.

Key Features

  • Ball Bearing Design: Precision ball bearing mechanism ensures smooth, low-friction swing bar operation for consistent, long-lasting performance in high-use commercial environments.
  • Includes AP-34 Accessory: Comes complete with the AP-34 component, providing everything needed for a straightforward installation right out of the box.
  • Dual Material Options: Available in aluminum construction (model 1603) or brass construction (model 1604) to suit varying application requirements and aesthetic preferences.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Offered in finishes 605, 606, 613, 625, and 626 for seamless coordination with existing door hardware and décor.
  • ANSI Compliant: Meets ANSI standards 1603 L33042 and 1604 L13042, ensuring code-compliant performance for commercial door security applications.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Designed and rated for commercial use, delivering the durability and reliability required in high-traffic institutional and business environments.
  • Convenient Shelf Pack: Packaged in shelf packs of 10, making it easy for distributors and contractors to stock and deploy across multiple installations.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI 1603 L33042 Compliant
  • ANSI 1604 L13042 Compliant
  • Rated for Commercial Applications

Technical Specifications

  • Subcategory: Accessory Hardware
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Door Guards
  • Product Type: Swing Bar Door Guards
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Model: 1603, 1604
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Hotel and Hospitality Guest Rooms
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Healthcare Facilities and Patient Rooms
  • Educational Institution Dormitories
  • Retail Establishments and Back-Office Doors
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Don-Jo 1603?

Don-Jo 1603 Swing Bar Door Guards deliver professional-grade security and smooth operation through a precision ball bearing design and durable material construction in both aluminum and brass options. ANSI-compliant to standards 1603 L33042 and 1604 L13042, these guards are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of commercial door hardware applications. With a broad selection of finishes and the AP-34 accessory included, the Don-Jo 1603 offers a complete, code-compliant solution for installers and facility managers alike.

Manufacturer Resources

DON-JO Accessory Hardware

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Accessory Hardware
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Door Guards
Product Type:
Swing Bar Door Guards
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
1603, 1604
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Don-Jo 1603-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is a swing bar door guard like the Don-Jo 1603 for, and how is it different from a privacy latch?
A swing bar guard is the secondary night-latch style device a guest or tenant throws from inside after the door is closed: the bar pivots on the door and drops into a strike post on the frame, letting the door crack open a few inches but no further. It secures the occupant against someone with a key. That is a different job from a privacy latch such as the Hager 277D, which is a bed/bath function latch built into the lockset itself. If the goal is stopping the door from swinging wide while someone checks who is outside, the 1603 guard is the part. If the goal is a locking bath or bedroom door, it's the privacy latch.
2) What is the difference between the Don-Jo 1603 and the 1604 door guard?
Material. The 1603 is aluminum, the 1604 is brass, and the ANSI designation follows the material: L33042 for the 1603, L13042 for the 1604. Same swing bar device otherwise. Where a facility standardizes on brass trim, the 1604 is the one to order; the aluminum 1603 is the lighter, more common choice for painted or chrome-trimmed openings.
3) Do I have to buy the strike post separately for the Don-Jo 1603 swing bar guard?
No. The AP-34 is included in the package, so the bar side and its mating component come together and the opening can be finished without a second line item. Fasteners and a door with enough flat face on the lock stile to take the bar plate are all the install needs beyond that.
4) Is the Hager 277D an equivalent replacement for the Don-Jo 1603 swing bar door guard?
No. The Don-Jo 1603 is a swing bar door guard, a secondary occupant-operated bar that pivots on a ball bearing mechanism and is added alongside the door's lock. The Hager 277D is a privacy door latch with a 2-3/16 inch projection and a Privacy/Bed/Bath function, so it serves as the latching device for a bed or bath door rather than as an add-on guard. If the goal is a night-latch style bar on a guest room, apartment, or patient room door, the 1603 is the swing bar part; if the goal is privacy latching on a bedroom or bathroom door, the 277D is the latch that does that job.
5) Is the Don-Jo 1603 door guard rated for commercial use or is it a residential part?
Commercial. The 1603 is built for commercial door hardware duty, and Don-Jo lists it against ANSI 1603 L33042 (the brass 1604 carries L13042). That is the reason it turns up on hotel guest rooms, dorms, patient rooms and multi-tenant corridors rather than as a hardware-store flip latch.
6) What finishes does the Don-Jo 1603 aluminum swing bar guard come in?
Five, all on the aluminum 1603: 605 polished brass, 606 satin brass, 620 antique nickel, 625 polished chrome and 626 satin chrome. For a hotel or apartment corridor already running satin chrome lever trim, 626 is the match; 626 and 606 are the two satin options and 605 and 625 the two bright ones.
7) For a hotel guest room door that needs both privacy latching and a secondary security bar, what do I order?
Those are two separate parts. The Hager 277D covers the Privacy/Bed/Bath function as a privacy door latch with a 2-3/16 inch projection. The Don-Jo 1603 covers the secondary bar: a commercial swing bar door guard with a ball bearing mechanism, supplied in aluminum on the 1603 and brass on the 1604, in finishes 605, 606, 620, 625, and 626 so it can be matched to the lock trim already on the opening. Ordering one does not remove the need for the other on a door that requires both.
8) Why does the ball bearing design on the Don-Jo 1603 matter on a high-traffic door?
The bar on a swing guard gets thrown and dropped several times a day in a hotel or dorm, and a plain pivot binds and sags as the hole wears. The 1603 pivots on a ball bearing, which keeps the swing consistent instead of stiffening up over a few thousand cycles. On a low-use interior door it makes little difference; on guest rooms and patient rooms turning over daily it is the reason a maintenance department stops replacing guards.
9) Can I buy Don-Jo 1603 door guards in bulk for a whole building?
Yes, they ship in shelf packs of 10, which is what makes them workable for a property manager doing a floor or a whole property at once. Order a single finish across the run so the guards match the rest of the door trim on every opening.
How fast can I get the Don-Jo 1603-626 delivered?
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Does the Don-Jo 1603-626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Don-Jo 1603-626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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