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Dormakaba DORMA 8616 Grade 1 Surface Closer, FH - Friction Hold Open, Regular Arm/Top Jamb, 0"- 4" Reveal, Adjustable Size 1-6 DOR-8616-FH

DORMA 8616 Grade 1 Surface Closer, FH - Friction Hold Open, Regular Arm/Top Jamb, 0"- 4" Reveal, Adjustable Size 1-6

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DORMA 8616 Series door closer

Grade 1 Surface Applied Door Closer

The 8616 door closer series is a non-handed surface applied door closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck positioning adjustment. It provides the flexibility needed to meet the many demands of commercial and institutional applications, including ADA barrier-free accessibility requirements.

Door closer ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified.

  • Adjustable spring sizes and power
  • Meets barrier-free requirements
  • Adjustable backcheck
  • Backed by 25 year warranty
 

Product details

Features

Modern aesthetics

The modern slim cover, flat form arm, and architectural finishes provide the aesthetic qualities required of architectural grade closers.

Applications

The 8600 Series is designed to provide a highly flexible door control system suitable for use on all hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors typically used in commercial construction.

Controlled opening with backcheck feature

The 8600 Series door closer features a backcheck positioning adjustment for parallel arm applications, to maintain an ANSI backcheck range similar to regular and top jamb applications.

Barrier-free

This door closer series, with it’s adjustable spring size 1-6, also meets barrier-free accessibility requirements.

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Controls
Series:
8600 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
ADA Compliant:
Yes
Warranty:
25 Year
Closer Size:
1 to 6
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closers
Subcategory:
Surface Mounted Closers
Door Weight:
180
Endurance Cycles:
10,000,000
Fasteners:
Sex Nuts for 1-3/4" Door
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
8616
Product Function:
FH - Friction Hold Open, Regular Arm/Top Jamb
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Size:
48"
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Dormakaba 8616 FH 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How heavy a door will the DORMA 8616 surface closer handle?
Rated for doors up to 180 lbs, with spring power adjustable through sizes 1 to 6. That range covers a light interior office door at the low end and a heavy exterior hollow metal door at the high end, and it is the same reason it can be dialed down to meet barrier-free opening force requirements.
2) Can the DORMA 8616 be used on a fire door with the hold open arm?
A friction hold open arm is a mechanical hold open with no release on alarm, so it is not the arm to put on a labeled fire door opening that must self-close. For those openings you want a non-hold-open arm or an electrified hold open tied to the fire alarm. The 8616 itself is a Grade 1 heavy duty closer; it is the hold open function, not the closer body, that rules it out there.
3) What mounting fasteners come with the DORMA 8616, and do they work on a 1-3/4 inch door?
It ships with sex nuts sized for a 1-3/4 inch door, which is the standard commercial door thickness. Sex bolts are what you want on a hollow metal or wood door that sees real traffic, since they clamp through the door rather than relying on screws into the face.
4) Is the DORMA 8616 durable enough for a high traffic entrance in an apartment or school building?
It is tested to 10,000,000 cycles and carries ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification at a heavy duty level, which is the tier you want on a main entry, stairwell, or corridor door that gets used all day. Lighter duty closers like the Arrow DCN325 or the BEST SL6000 are better matched to low traffic interior openings.
5) What is an equivalent heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer with hold open if the DORMA 8616 is not an option?
The DORMA 8616 is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer with a friction hold open arm and adjustable spring size 1 to 6. For a comparable heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer with the same adjustable 1-6 spring range, the BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy-duty surface mounted closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring power. If the hold open function specifically is what you need, the Accentra 51 Series is a tri-packed hold open arm closer in size 1-6, and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a parallel bracket.
6) What should I use instead of the DORMA 8616 if the door needs a closer without hold open?
The 8616 ships with the FH friction hold open arm, which holds the door open at a set point. If the opening must self-close every time, such as a rated corridor door, choose a non-hold-open model instead: the Accentra 2701 Series is a tri-packed non-hold open arm closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the Design Hardware 416 Series is a heavy duty non-hold open tri-packed closer, and the Orca BHDC1958RA/PA uses a regular arm with parallel bracket in a non-hold open configuration.
7) What looks like a substitute for the DORMA 8616 but will not work on a commercial opening?
Watch two traps. First, grade: the 8616 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, while the Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 hydraulic closer and the Falcon SC91A is Grade 3 light duty, so neither meets a Grade 1 spec on a drawing. Second, product type: the Stanley Security 327 and 341 are wardrobe pivots, not closers, and the Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate rather than a complete closer.
8) Will the DORMA 8616 meet ADA opening force on an interior door?
Yes. It is listed ADA compliant, and the adjustable spring size 1 to 6 is how you get there, dial the power down to the lowest setting that still closes and latches the door reliably. Backcheck is adjustable separately so you can protect the door and hardware without adding opening force.
9) What kind of doors is the DORMA 8600 Series closer suited to?
Hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors in commercial construction. It is a commercial-duty unit, heavy duty rated, with a cast body in an aluminum substrate. Not a residential closer.
10) What finishes does the DORMA 8616 closer come in, and can I match it to existing hardware?
Three finishes: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze. Those are the standard painted architectural finish codes, so 689 matches most aluminum storefront and 695 matches dark bronze storefront and door hardware already in the building.
11) What cover options do I need to pick when ordering the DORMA 8616?
Three choices on the cover: the standard slim plastic cover, a full plastic cover, or a full metal cover. The slim cover gives the low profile architectural look; the full metal cover is the one to specify where the closer is exposed to abuse, like a school corridor or a public restroom entry.
12) Can I standardize a whole building on the DORMA 8600 Series?
That is what the adjustable spring is for. One non-handed 8616 body covers spring sizes 1 through 6, so the same part number can be stocked and tuned to a light office door or a heavy exterior door, left or right hand. For a facility spec that is one SKU on the shelf instead of six, plus the finish and cover choice you standardize on.
13) Is there a lighter duty closer to use instead of the DORMA 8616 on a low traffic interior door?
The DORMA 8616 is built as a heavy duty Grade 1 closer rated to 10,000,000 cycles for commercial openings. On a lower traffic interior door, lighter options include the BEST SL6000 Series, a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the LCN 1250 Series light duty closer in sizes 1-5, and the Norton Rixson 160 Series light commercial closer with adjustable spring. The Falcon SC61A is light to medium duty and Grade 1. Note these lighter models do not carry the friction hold open arm the 8616 uses.
14) I need an ADA barrier-free closer like the DORMA 8616 for a size 1-6 spring range. What else fits that requirement?
The DORMA 8616 is ADA compliant with an adjustable spring size 1 to 6. Other barrier-free options with an adjustable spring include the Cal-Royal 500S, a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the Cal-Royal N900PBF barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic closer, the Imperial USA TC4300 Series heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer, and the Calibre CA4001 adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer. The Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring.
15) The DORMA 8616 is ordered for regular arm or top jamb. What tri-mount closers cover parallel arm as well?
The 8616 FH arm is set up for regular arm and top jamb applications. If you want one closer that can go regular, parallel, or top jamb from the same carton, look at the Dexter DCH1000 and DCH4000 Series Grade 1 tri-mount closers, the Dexter DCM1000 and DCL2000 Series Grade 1 tri-mount closers, the Arrow DCN325 Grade 1 surface closer with regular/parallel tri-pack arm in spring size 1-6, and the Norton Rixson 1600 Series Grade 1 tri-mount closer.
16) How does the DORMA 8616 compare with a medium duty Grade 1 closer for a moderate traffic office door?
The 8616 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer rated at 10,000,000 cycles and handles doors to 180 pounds. Medium duty Grade 1 alternatives for moderate traffic include the Sargent 1131 for medium-traffic commercial applications, the Sargent 1331 with a universal aluminum body, the BEST HD7000 Series with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, and the Falcon SC81A medium duty cast aluminum closer. The 8616 carries the friction hold open arm; those medium duty models are listed without that arm.
17) What is the closest alternative to the DORMA 8616 for an aluminum storefront door?
The 8616 is designed for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors in commercial construction and is non-handed. For a storefront specifically, the Norton Rixson 1600 Series aluminum storefront closer is a heavy duty Grade 1 model with tri-style mounting. The BEST HD8000 Series is another heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer to consider for the same class of opening.
18) Which alternative to the DORMA 8616 offers delayed action instead of hold open?
The 8616 uses a friction hold open arm that parks the door at an open position. Delayed action, which slows the door through the first part of its swing rather than holding it, is offered on the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA and BHDC2011DA/PA, both regular arm with parallel bracket models listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. These are the models to quote when an accessible opening needs extra crossing time but cannot legally stand open.
19) Is a cast iron closer available instead of the aluminum-body DORMA 8616?
The 8616 uses an aluminum substrate body. If cast iron construction is preferred for the opening, the Sargent 281 Powerglide is a cast iron heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer and the LCN 1261 is a cast iron closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-5. The LCN 1460T is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer in a powder coat finish.
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