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Dormakaba DORMA 8616 Series FTH- Flush Track, Hold Open, Pull Side Frame Face Mounted, Adjustable Size 1-6 DOR-8616-FTH

DORMA 8616 Series FTH- Flush 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:
FTH- Flush Track, Hold Open
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Size:
48"
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Dormakaba 8616 FTH 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the FTH designation on the DORMA 8616 mean, and where does it mount?
FTH stands for flush track with hold open. The arm rides in a flush slide track rather than a projecting link arm, and the closer body mounts to the frame face on the pull side of the opening. Hold open is built into the track, so the door can be parked open without a separate hold-open arm. The track is 48 inches.
2) Do I need to order a left hand and a right hand version of the 8616?
No. The 8600 Series is non-handed, so one unit serves either swing. You set the spring power on site anywhere in the size 1 to 6 range.
3) Will the DORMA 8616 work on an aluminum storefront door, or is it only for hollow metal?
It is built for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors used in commercial construction. The flush track and slim cover suit narrow top rails on aluminum entrances, and the closer body itself is aluminum.
4) Does the DORMA 8616 meet ADA door opening force requirements?
Yes. The adjustable spring size 1 through 6 lets you dial the opening force down to meet barrier-free accessibility, and the closer is listed as ADA compliant and ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified.
5) Is there another brand's slide track pull side closer I could substitute for the DORMA 8616?
The closest like-for-like in the same configuration is the Corbin Russwin DC5230, a Grade 1 surface closer with a slide track arm mounted on the pull side, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. The difference to check is hold open: the 8616 has hold open built into its flush track.
6) What is the closest slide track door closer to the DORMA 8616 FTH from another manufacturer?
The Corbin Russwin DC5230 is the nearest match in a slide track configuration: it is a Grade 1 surface door closer with a slide track arm as standard, mounted on the pull side, and is listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. The DORMA 8616 FTH is also a Grade 1 surface closer with a flush track hold-open arm mounted on the pull side with the closer body on the frame face, and it ships with sex nuts for a 1-3/4 inch door. The DORMA unit's spring is adjustable size 1 through 6; the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is identified by series rather than by an adjustable size range.
7) I need hold-open but the opening cannot take a track - what closer should I use instead of the DORMA 8616 FTH?
Use an arm-style hold-open closer. The Accentra 51 Series offers a tri-packed hold-open arm with adjustable spring size 1-6, matching the DORMA 8616's size 1 through 6 range without needing a track mounted to the frame. The Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is another arm-based hold-open option, supplied as 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 a stop in a flush track.
8) Which heavy duty Grade 1 closers compare to the DORMA 8616 on an aluminum storefront?
The DORMA 8616 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer designed for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors. Comparable heavy duty Grade 1 units include the BEST HD8000 Series, the BEST EHD9000 Series with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the Falcon SC71A, the Norton Rixson 1600BC Series for aluminum storefront doors with tri-style mounting, and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide with adjustable spring power. The DORMA 8616 FTH differs from all of these in arm type: it uses a flush track hold-open arm on the pull side rather than a conventional regular or parallel arm.
9) Will a tri-pack closer like the Accentra 2701 or Design Hardware 416 substitute for the DORMA 8616 FTH?
Not directly. The Accentra 2701 and the Design Hardware 416 are both supplied with a tri-packed non-hold open arm, so they mount regular, parallel, or top jamb with a conventional arm and do not hold the door open. The DORMA 8616 FTH uses a flush track hold-open arm with the closer body mounted to the frame face on the pull side. The frame must accept the track, and the resulting hold-open function is not provided by either tri-pack unit unless a hold-open arm is specified instead.
10) What fasteners come with the 8616, and do they suit a 1-3/4 inch hollow metal door?
Sex nuts sized for a 1-3/4 inch door are included, which is the standard commercial door thickness and the through-bolt method you want on hollow metal or wood so the closer is not relying on screws in a thin face sheet.
11) What cover options are there on the 8616, and which should I pick for a school corridor?
Three covers: the standard slim plastic cover (COV), a full plastic cover (FC), and a full metal cover (FMC). For abuse-prone areas like school corridors or public restrooms, the full metal cover is the one that survives; the slim cover is the cleaner look for offices and low traffic openings.
12) Should I use a slide track closer like the 8616 or a regular parallel arm closer?
Pick the flush track when appearance matters or the arm would be vulnerable. The track keeps everything tight to the frame with no projecting elbow to catch or get vandalized, and hold open is integral. A conventional arm closer is the choice when you need maximum power transfer on a wide heavy exterior door or need to avoid a track that limits opening angle. Among tri-mount arm closers ZenSupply carries, the BEST HD8000 and Sargent 1431 are heavy duty Grade 1 alternatives.
13) Will the 8616 stop the door slamming into the wall when someone throws it open?
Yes, it has an adjustable backcheck to cushion the door near the end of the opening swing, and the 8600 Series includes a backcheck positioning adjustment so parallel arm installs keep an ANSI backcheck range comparable to regular and top jamb mounting.
14) Is the DORMA 8616 acceptable for a high traffic institutional opening, or is it a light commercial closer?
It is a heavy duty commercial unit, not a light residential one: Grade 1 certified, 10,000,000 cycle endurance, rated to 180 lbs of door. For comparison within the closers ZenSupply stocks, the Falcon SC91A is a Grade 3 light duty closer and the Cal-Royal 400 is Grade 2, so the 8616 sits well above those for a hospital or school corridor.
15) Is there a lighter duty alternative to the DORMA 8616 for an interior office door?
Yes. The DORMA 8616 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer rated to 10,000,000 cycles. For lower traffic openings, lighter Grade 1 options include the BEST SL6000 Series with adjustable spring sizes, the Arrow DCN325 with adjustable spring size 1-6, the Norton Rixson 160 Series light commercial closer, and the LCN 1250 with sizes 1-5 and ADA compliance. The DORMA 8616 is also ADA compliant with its size 1-6 spring, so the choice comes down to traffic level and duty rating rather than accessibility.
16) What Grade 1 barrier free closers can I standardize on alongside the DORMA 8616?
The DORMA 8616 is Grade 1, ADA compliant, and meets barrier-free requirements through its adjustable size 1-6 spring and adjustable backcheck. Other Grade 1 barrier free choices include the Cal-Royal 500S with adjustable back-check, the Cal-Royal N900PBF barrier free hydraulic closer, the Imperial USA TC4300 heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer, and the Calibre CA4001 with adjustable spring tension for ADA. A facility standardizing on Grade 1 ADA closers can mix these with the 8616 where the opening does not call for a flush track hold-open arm.
17) How does the DORMA 8616 compare to a Grade 2 closer like the Cal-Royal 400?
The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic door closer. The DORMA 8616 is certified ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and rated heavy duty at 10,000,000 cycles. If a specification or drawing calls for Grade 1, the Cal-Royal 400 will not satisfy it; on lower-traffic openings where Grade 2 is acceptable, it is a simpler hydraulic closer without a flush track hold-open arm.
18) Does the Stanley A45-501HL work as a substitute for the DORMA 8616 FTH hold open closer?
They are both hold-open closers but they mount differently. The Stanley Security A45-501HL uses a long hold open arm and is a top jamb application. The DORMA 8616 FTH holds open through a flush track with the closer frame face mounted on the pull side, and is non-handed with an adjustable size 1-6 spring. Choose the Stanley unit only if the opening suits top jamb mounting with a projecting arm rather than a track.
19) What finishes does the DORMA 8616 FTH come in?
Three: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze. Those are the painted architectural finishes, so matching a fleet of existing openings usually comes down to picking whichever of the three your other closers already wear.
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Does the Dormakaba 8616 FTH 689 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Dormakaba 8616 FTH 689 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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