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Dormakaba DORMA 8616 Grade 1 Surface Closer,SPAT - Super Parallel Arm, Thumb Turn Hold Open, Adjustable Size 1-6 DOR-8616-SPAT

DORMA 8616 Grade 1 Surface Closer,SPAT - Super Parallel Arm, Thumb Turn Hold Open, Adjustable Size 1-6

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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
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Size:
48"
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Dormakaba 8616-SPAT-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the DORMA 8616 SPAT closer hold a heavy exterior door open, and how heavy a door can it handle?
The 8616 with the SPAT arm is built for extra heavy duty service and is rated for doors up to 180 lbs. The thumb turn on the arm lets you set hold open at the position you want without a separate stop or hold-open device. Spring power adjusts through sizes 1 to 6, so the same unit covers a light interior door and a wide, heavy exterior one.
2) Do I need to order a left hand and right hand version of the DORMA 8616?
No. The 8616 is non-handed, so one unit works on either a left or right hand door. That is the reason it is a common fleet standard for property managers stocking one closer for a whole building.
3) What is a parallel arm closer and when should I use one instead of a regular arm?
A parallel arm mounts the closer on the push side of the door with the arm running parallel to the face, so the body and arm sit tight against the door and stay out of the traffic path. That is what you want on a corridor or exterior opening where a projecting regular arm would get hit or vandalized. The SPAT version of the 8616 is the extra heavy duty parallel arm with thumb turn hold open. The 8600 Series also carries a backcheck positioning adjustment specifically for parallel arm applications, so you keep an ANSI backcheck range comparable to regular or top jamb mounting, which is the usual weak point of parallel arm installs on windy exterior doors.
4) Does the DORMA 8616 meet ADA door opening force requirements?
Yes. The 8616 is ADA compliant and the adjustable spring range of 1 through 6 is what gets you there, since you can dial the power down to meet barrier-free opening force on an interior door and still have the range to power a heavier exterior leaf.
5) Should I use a hold open closer on a fire rated door?
No. A mechanical thumb turn hold open like the SPAT arm on the 8616 keeps the door propped regardless of an alarm, so it does not belong on a fire or smoke door that has to self-close and latch. Put the SPAT arm on non-rated openings, loading corridors, vestibules, and doors you want to prop for deliveries, and specify a non-hold-open arm for rated openings.
6) I need a hold open closer but the thumb turn on the DORMA 8616 is more than the opening needs - what is a simpler hold open option?
The 8616 carries the SPAT extra heavy duty parallel arm with thumb turn hold open, which lets staff engage and release hold open at the arm. If the opening only needs a basic hold open arm, the Accentra 51 Series is a hold open closer with tri-packed mount options and size 1-6, and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer supplied with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both hold the door open without the thumb turn control.
7) What is the closest heavy duty Grade 1 equivalent to the DORMA 8616 surface closer from another brand?
The DORMA 8616 is a Grade 1, heavy duty surface closer with adjustable spring size 1 to 6. The closest peers on the same three points are the BEST EHD9000 Series, an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, and the Imperial USA TC4300 Series, a heavy duty Grade 1 size 1-6 ADA closer. The Falcon SC71A and Sargent 1431 Powerglide are also heavy duty Grade 1 surface closers, and the LCN 1460T is a heavy duty Grade 1 commercial surface closer in a powder coat finish. Any of these covers the same heavy-traffic commercial opening the 8616 is sized for.
8) The 8616 SPAT is a parallel arm closer - what should I use if the closer has to mount on the pull side or top jamb instead?
The 8616 SPAT ships as an extra heavy duty parallel arm, so it is set up for push-side parallel mounting. For an opening that has to take regular pull-side or top jamb mounting, tri-mount closers ship with the brackets for all three: the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with adjustable size 1-6 spring, the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 surface closer with regular and parallel arm tri-pack and spring size 1-6, and the Dexter DCH4000 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer for regular, parallel or top jamb mounting. The Corbin Russwin DC8200 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer with a double lever regular arm for pull-side mounting on 1-3/4 inch doors.
9) If I do not want a hold open function at all, what non-hold-open closer compares to the DORMA 8616?
The 8616 SPAT arm includes thumb turn hold open. Where a fire-rated or egress opening must close and latch every time, choose a non-hold-open arm instead: the Accentra 2701 Series is an architectural closer with a tri-packed non-hold open arm and adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the Design Hardware 116 Series is a heavy duty closer with a tri-packed non-hold open arm, and the Orca BHDC1958RA/PA is a regular arm non-hold open closer with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors.
10) What cover options are available on the DORMA 8616 and does it come with one?
The standard configuration ships with the slim plastic cover (COV). You can substitute a full plastic cover (FC) or a full metal cover (FMC). Metal is the choice for schools, transit, and other abuse-prone openings where a plastic cover gets kicked off; the slim cover is the one that gives the closer its low-profile architectural look.
11) How long will a DORMA 8616 last on a high traffic door?
The 8616 is tested to 10,000,000 cycles and carries ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification, the top grade for surface closers. On a main entrance or a stairwell door in an apartment or school building, that cycle life is the number that separates a commercial closer from a residential one.
12) Will the DORMA 8616 work on aluminum storefront and wood doors, or only hollow metal?
All three. The 8600 Series is built for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors used in commercial construction. On narrow-stile aluminum storefront, check the top rail height before committing to parallel arm mounting, since a shallow rail may need a drop plate to give the closer body a flat landing.
13) What other heavy duty Grade 1 surface closers compare to the DORMA 8616?
For a like-for-like heavy duty Grade 1 swap, the BEST EHD9000 Series is the closest peer we carry, also extra heavy duty with adjustable spring sizes 1 to 6. The BEST HD8000 Series and Falcon SC71A Series are heavy duty Grade 1 as well, and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is another heavy duty Grade 1 option. Where the 8616 differs is the SPAT arm itself: an extra heavy duty parallel arm with thumb turn hold open built in, rather than a separate hold-open arm option.
14) I only need a closer for a light interior office door. Is the 8616 overkill?
Probably, yes. The 8616 is an extra heavy duty unit rated to a 180 lb door. For a light interior opening, a lighter Grade 1 unit like the BEST SL6000 Series, the Arrow DCN314, or the LCN 1250 Series covers the job. Step up to the 8616 when the door is exterior, oversized, or in a stairwell or corridor taking constant traffic.
15) The door is light interior traffic - is there a lighter closer than the DORMA 8616?
The 8616 is built heavy duty for doors up to 180 lb and 10,000,000 cycles, which is more closer than a low-traffic interior door needs. For lighter service the BEST SL6000 Series is a light duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Norton Rixson 160 Series is a light duty Grade 1 light commercial closer with adjustable spring, and the LCN 1250 Series is a light duty closer in sizes 1-5 with all-weather fluid and ADA compliance. The Falcon SC81A sits between, at medium duty Grade 1.
16) The opening needs a concealed or track-style arm rather than the 8616 projecting arm - what closer does that?
The 8616 uses the SPAT extra heavy duty parallel arm, which projects from the door face. Where an architect calls for a slide track instead, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer supplied with a slide track arm as standard for pull-side mounting on 1-3/4 inch doors. That changes the look and the arm geometry at the head, so confirm the frame face has room for the track before swapping.
17) I searched door closers and found the Arrow DCN500DP and Stanley 327 - do those replace the DORMA 8616?
No. The 8616 is a complete surface mounted door closer. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500, a mounting accessory that adapts a closer to the frame face, and the Stanley Security 327 is a heavy wardrobe pivot for 1-3/8 inch or 1-3/4 inch doors up to 150 lb, which is a hanging device rather than a closing device. Neither controls door closing. If you need a closer body, compare against a peer closer such as the Design Hardware 416 Series heavy duty closer.
18) Which barrier-free alternatives to the DORMA 8616 also have adjustable backcheck?
The 8616 meets barrier-free accessibility requirements with its adjustable spring size 1-6 and includes a backcheck positioning adjustment for parallel arm applications. Peers described the same way include the Cal-Royal 500S, a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the Cal-Royal N900PBF barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic surface closer, and the BEST HD7000 Series, a Grade 1 closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck control. The Calibre CA4001 is a Grade 1 adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer.
19) For an aluminum storefront door, is the DORMA 8616 the right choice or is there a closer made for that?
The 8616 has an aluminum body and the 8600 Series is designed for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors in commercial construction, so it suits storefront work. If you want a closer marketed specifically for that opening, the Norton Rixson 1600 Series aluminum storefront closer is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer with tri-style mounting. Both are heavy duty Grade 1; the difference is mounting flexibility versus the 8616 dedicated extra heavy duty parallel arm with thumb turn hold open.
20) Is there an alternative to the DORMA 8616 with delayed action for accessible openings?
The 8616 offers adjustable spring power and backcheck positioning but the delayed action function comes from a different peer. The Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA is a delayed action closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Orca BHDC2011DA/PA is a delayed action closer in the same arrangement. Delayed action holds the door near full open briefly before the close cycle begins, which helps at openings used by wheelchair traffic or carts.
21) I need to standardize a whole building on one closer - how does the DORMA 8616 compare with other size 1-6 adjustable closers for that?
The 8616 is non-handed with adjustable spring size 1 to 6, so one part number covers left and right hand doors and a range of door widths across a facility. Peers that also cover sizes 1-6 on a single model include the Norton Rixson 8501A Grade 1 tri-mount closer, the Arrow DCN325 Grade 1 surface closer with regular/parallel tri-pack, the Accentra 2701 Series architectural closer, the BEST EHD9000 Series, and the Imperial USA TC4300 Series. The 8616 differs in that it is supplied with the SPAT extra heavy duty parallel arm with thumb turn hold open rather than a tri-pack of arm brackets.
22) What finishes does the DORMA 8616 SPAT closer come in?
Three: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze. These are painted architectural finishes over an aluminum body. For a building being standardized, 689 is the usual match for clear anodized aluminum storefront and 695 for dark bronze frames.
23) What is a good medium duty Grade 1 step down from the DORMA 8616 for interior offices?
The 8616 is heavy duty Grade 1 for doors up to 180 lb. For interior office doors with moderate traffic, medium duty Grade 1 peers include the Sargent 1131, an adjustable surface closer for medium-traffic commercial applications, the Sargent 1331 with a universal aluminum body, and the Norton Rixson 1601P, a Grade 1 tri-mount closer rated for 180 degree swing. The Design Hardware 316 Series is rated medium to heavy duty with a tri-packed non-hold open arm and cover.
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