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Dormakaba DORMA 8616 Grade 1 Surface Closer, JTH - Jamb Track, Hold Open, Pull Side, Frame Face Mounted, Adjustable Size 1-6 DOR-8616-JTH

DORMA 8616 Grade 1 Surface Closer, JTH - Jamb Track, Hold Open, Pull Side, Frame Face Mounted, Adjustable Size 1-6

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DORMA 8616-Slide Series door closer

Grade 1 Surface Applied Door Closer

The 8600 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:
JTH - Jamb Track, Hold Open
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Size:
48"
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Dormakaba 8616 JTH 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the JTH arm option on the DORMA 8616 closer actually mount like?
JTH stands for jamb track, hold open: the closer body mounts on the frame face and the arm runs in a slide track on the pull side of the door. That makes it a track closer rather than a standard scissor-arm setup, and the hold-open is built into the track. The 8616 in this configuration is supplied with a 48 inch product size track arm assembly.
2) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the DORMA 8616?
No. The 8616 is non-handed, so the same closer works on a left hand or right hand door. One part number covers both swings, which is why it is a practical standardization choice across a building.
3) How heavy a door will the DORMA 8616 closer handle?
Up to 180 lb door weight, with spring power adjustable across sizes 1 through 6. That range covers a light interior door at the low end and a heavy exterior or institutional opening at the high end, and you set it in the field rather than ordering a fixed size.
4) Will the 8616 closer meet ADA opening force on a barrier-free door?
Yes. The 8600 Series is ADA compliant, and the adjustable spring size 1-6 is what lets you dial the opening force down to meet barrier-free accessibility requirements while still closing and latching the door.
5) What door thickness do the fasteners supplied with the 8616 suit?
The closer comes with sex nuts sized for a 1-3/4 inch door, which is the standard commercial thickness for hollow metal, aluminum and wood doors. Sex nuts pull the closer through the door rather than relying on self-tapping screws, which is what you want on a wood or aluminum leaf that sees traffic.
6) Is the DORMA 8616 rated for high traffic openings?
It is a heavy duty, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified closer tested to 10,000,000 cycles. That endurance rating is the one that matters on a school corridor, hospital, or main building entrance where the door swings hundreds of times a day.
7) If the opening needs hold open but not a slide track, what closer should I use instead of the 8616 JTH?
Use a hold open arm closer with conventional arm mounting. The Accentra 51 Series carries a tri-packed hold open arm in size 1 to 6, and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 hold open version uses a tri-packed hold open arm with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both hold the door open through the arm rather than through a jamb-mounted track, so no track needs to be fastened to the frame face the way the DORMA 8616 JTH requires.
8) What is the closest slide track equivalent to the DORMA 8616 JTH from another manufacturer?
The Corbin Russwin DC5230 is the nearest match in arm style: it is a Grade 1 surface door closer with a slide track arm as standard and pull side mounting, the same track-and-pull-side arrangement the DORMA 8616 JTH uses. Both are Grade 1. The DORMA 8616 is non-handed with adjustable spring size 1 to 6 and carries a heavy duty rating, so confirm the DC5230 is specified in a spring range that matches the leaf before swapping.
9) The DORMA 8616 JTH mounts the closer on the frame face. What if I need the closer on the door instead?
Choose a tri-mount closer that can be set regular arm, parallel arm, or top jamb on the door leaf. The Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer with adjustable size 1 to 6 spring, and the Dexter DCH4000 is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer for regular, parallel, or top jamb mounting. Those cover door-mounted applications the DORMA 8616 JTH, which mounts the closer on the frame face with a pull side jamb track, does not.
10) Is a track closer like the 8616 JTH the right choice, or should I use a regular arm closer?
A slide track closer keeps the arm tight to the door and frame, so it projects less into the opening and looks cleaner, and the hold-open is set by a stop in the track. A conventional swing arm closer, like the Corbin Russwin DC3200 with its regular arm, gives more mechanical advantage and is usually the cheaper install on a plain hollow metal opening. Pick the track when appearance or arm projection matters, or where you want hold-open without a projecting hold-open arm.
11) What finishes and cover options do I need to specify when ordering the 8616 JTH?
Three finishes: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze. Cover is a separate choice, standard slim plastic cover, full plastic cover, or full metal cover. Spec the full metal cover where the closer is exposed to abuse or vandalism; the slim cover is the one that gives the closer its low profile look.
12) Will the 8616 closer work on an aluminum storefront door?
Yes. The 8600 Series is built for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors used in commercial construction, and the closer body itself is aluminum. On a narrow stile aluminum door, confirm the frame face gives you room for the jamb-mounted body, since the JTH arm puts the closer on the frame rather than the door leaf.
13) Does the 8616 have backcheck to stop the door slamming into a wall?
Yes, adjustable backcheck is standard on the 8600 Series, including a backcheck positioning adjustment for parallel arm applications so the backcheck engages in the same range you would get from a regular or top jamb mount. That is the setting that protects the door, the wall, and the closer itself on a windy exterior opening.
14) What other Grade 1 heavy duty closers could I use instead of the DORMA 8616?
If you want the same heavy duty Grade 1 class from another brand, the BEST HD8000 Series and BEST EHD9000 Series are both heavy duty Grade 1, and the Falcon SC71A Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer. The Sargent 1431 Powerglide is another heavy duty Grade 1 option. Note that all of those are described as standard surface closers rather than jamb track hold-open assemblies, so if the slide track look and built-in hold open is what you are after, the 8616 JTH is the configuration that gives it.
15) Is there a lighter duty alternative to the DORMA 8616 for an interior office door?
Yes. The BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring size 1 to 6 in a tri-pack regular or parallel arm, and the Falcon SC61A is a light to medium duty Grade 1 cast aluminum closer. All three are conventional arm closers, so they will not provide the track hold open that the DORMA 8616 JTH gives on the pull side.
16) Will a Falcon SC91A or Cal-Royal 400 work as a substitute for the DORMA 8616?
Not on a spec that calls for Grade 1. The Falcon SC91A is a Grade 3 light duty closer and the Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 hydraulic closer, while the DORMA 8616 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and heavy duty, rated to 10,000,000 cycles for doors up to 180 pounds. For a Grade 1 Cal-Royal option, the 500S and 700S Series are both Grade 1.
17) Is the Stanley A45-501HL the same kind of hold open as the DORMA 8616 JTH?
No. The Stanley Security A45-501HL uses a long hold open arm in a top jamb application, which is a conventional arm that holds the door through the arm itself. The DORMA 8616 JTH holds open through a jamb-mounted track on the pull side with the closer frame face mounted, a different prep and a different look on the frame. They are not interchangeable without changing the mounting.
18) What is a good Grade 1 alternative to the DORMA 8616 for an aluminum storefront door?
The Norton Rixson 1600BC Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 aluminum storefront door closer with tri-style mounting, and the Norton Rixson 1601P is a Grade 1 medium duty tri-mount closer with 180 degree swing. The DORMA 8616 itself is built for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors, so it also suits storefront work when a pull side track hold open is wanted rather than a conventional arm.
19) Which alternatives to the DORMA 8616 also meet ADA barrier-free requirements?
The Imperial USA TC4300 is a Grade 1 heavy duty size 1 to 6 ADA door closer, the Cal-Royal N900PBF is a barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic surface closer, and the Calibre CA4001 is a Grade 1 adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer. The DORMA 8616 meets barrier-free accessibility requirements through its adjustable spring size 1 to 6 and is listed ADA compliant.
20) Is the DORMA 8616 suitable for a residential door?
It is classified for commercial use. Heavy duty spring power to size 6 and a 10,000,000 cycle rating are far beyond what a house door needs, and a jamb track hold-open assembly is priced and sized for institutional work. For light residential or light commercial duty, a light duty closer such as the LCN 1250 Series (sizes 1-5, ADA compliant) is the closer class that fits.
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