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Dormakaba DORMA 8616 Series Surface Closer, TH - Track Hold Open, Pull Side, Adjustable Size 1-6 DOR-8616-TH

DORMA 8616 Series Surface Closer, TH - Track Hold Open, Pull Side, 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:
TH - Track Hold Open
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Size:
48"
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Dormakaba 8616 TH 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the DORMA 8616 closer handed, or will one unit work on both left and right hand doors?
The 8616 is non-handed, so the same closer works on a left hand or right hand opening. The TH track hold open arm mounts on the pull side with the closer body on the door.
2) How heavy a door can the DORMA 8616 track hold open closer handle?
It is rated to 180 lb door weight and is classified heavy duty, with spring power adjustable across sizes 1 through 6. That range covers interior office doors at the low end and heavy exterior hollow metal at the high end, so one unit can be tuned on site to the opening.
3) Will the DORMA 8616 meet ADA door opening force requirements?
Yes. The 8600 Series is listed ADA compliant and the adjustable spring size 1-6 is what lets you dial opening force down to barrier-free levels on interior doors while still having the power for a heavier exterior leaf.
4) Is the DORMA 8616 durable enough to standardize across a high-traffic building?
It is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified and tested to 10,000,000 cycles, which is the top durability tier for a surface closer. Heavy duty rating, non-handed, adjustable 1-6, so one part number covers most of the openings in a facility and a stockroom only has to carry one closer.
5) What is the closest slide track pull side alternative to the DORMA 8616 TH closer?
The Corbin Russwin DC5230 is the nearest match in concept: it is a Grade 1 surface door closer supplied with a slide track arm as standard and mounted on the pull side, the same mounting side as the 8616 TH track hold open arm. The DORMA 8616 is Grade 1 as well, non-handed, with adjustable spring size 1 to 6. The main difference to confirm before you swap is hold open: the 8616 TH arm carries a hold open function in the track, so if the opening needs to stand open you must specify the equivalent hold open option on the Corbin side.
6) If I need a hold open closer but the door has no room for a slide track, what should I use instead?
Go to a hold open arm in a standard tri-pack closer. The Accentra 51 Series is supplied with a tri-packed hold open arm and adjustable spring size 1 to 6, matching the DORMA 8616's size 1 to 6 spring range while using a conventional projecting arm instead of a track. The Orca Hardware BHDC1958 HO/PA is another hold open arm closer, furnished with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both hold the door open through the arm rather than a track-mounted stop, so the header only needs room for the arm and shoe.
7) What is a tri-mount alternative to the DORMA 8616 if I do not know yet whether the closer will mount regular, parallel or top jamb?
The 8616 TH is ordered with a specific pull side track hold open arm, so the mounting is decided at order time. If you need one closer that can go up any of the three ways, look at tri-mount Grade 1 units: the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with an adjustable size 1 to 6 spring, matching the 8616's size range; the Norton Rixson 1601P is a Grade 1 tri-mount with 180 degree swing; and the Dexter DCH1000 and DCH4000 are Grade 1 surface closers that mount regular, parallel or top jamb, with the DCH1000 supplied with a full cover.
8) Should I use a slide track closer like the DORMA 8616 or a standard parallel arm closer?
A slide track arm like the TH on the 8616 keeps the arm tight to the door face with the track on the frame, which is what most architects want on a clean interior opening and what keeps the hardware out of reach on a corridor door. A projecting parallel or regular arm gives you more mechanical advantage on a heavy, wind-loaded exterior door. If you want hold open built into the track rather than a separate hold open arm, the TH version does that.
9) What mounting fasteners come with the DORMA 8616 closer?
It ships with sex nuts sized for a 1-3/4 inch door, which is the standard commercial door thickness. Sex nuts pull the closer through the door rather than relying on sheet metal screws, which is what you want on a high-traffic opening.
10) Can I install the DORMA 8616 on an aluminum storefront or a wood door?
The 8600 Series is built for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors used in commercial construction, so all three are in scope. The closer body itself is aluminum. Track length is 48 inches.
11) What finishes and cover options do I have to pick when ordering the DORMA 8616?
Three finishes: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze. Cover is a separate choice: the standard slim plastic cover, a full plastic cover, or a full metal cover. If the closer is in a public corridor or a school where the cover gets abused, specify the full metal cover.
12) I need hold open but not a slide track. What else can I use?
Several arm-type hold open closers cover that. The Accentra 51 Series is a tri-packed hold open arm closer with adjustable size 1-6. The Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both hold open through the arm rather than a track, which is the cheaper route when appearance is not driving the spec.
13) Does the DORMA 8616 have backcheck, and does it still work in a parallel arm setup?
Backcheck is adjustable, and the 8600 Series adds a backcheck positioning adjustment specifically so parallel arm installs hold an ANSI backcheck range similar to regular and top jamb mounting. That matters on any opening where wind or a hard push could throw the door into the adjacent wall.
14) Which heavy duty Grade 1 closers compare with the DORMA 8616 for a high traffic commercial entrance?
The DORMA 8616 is a Grade 1, heavy duty closer rated to 10,000,000 cycles with adjustable spring size 1 to 6. Heavy duty Grade 1 peers at the same duty level include the BEST HD8000 Series, the BEST EHD9000 Series with adjustable spring sizes 1 to 6, the Falcon SC71A, the Sargent 1431 Powerglide with adjustable spring power, and the Norton Rixson 1600BC Series for aluminum storefront. The 8616 differs from all of them in arm style, since it is ordered with a pull side track hold open arm rather than a projecting arm.
15) Is there a lighter duty closer I can use instead of the DORMA 8616 on an interior office door?
Yes. The 8616 is a heavy duty closer built for doors up to 180 pounds, which is more closer than a light interior door needs. For lower traffic openings, the BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 light duty tri-pack with adjustable spring size 1 to 6, and the LCN 1250 Series is a light duty closer in sizes 1 to 5 with all-weather fluid and ADA compliance. The 8616 is also ADA compliant, so accessibility is covered either way.
16) What looks like a substitute for the DORMA 8616 TH but will not work on the same opening?
Watch for non-hold-open arms and for parts that are not closers at all. The Accentra 1101BF and 2701 Series and the Design Hardware 116, 316 and 416 Series are all supplied with tri-packed non-hold open arms, so they will not stand the door open the way the 8616 TH track does. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500, a mounting accessory rather than a closer. The Stanley Security 327 and 341 are wardrobe pivots, and the Stanley 57-0100 is a box of machine screws for architectural hinges.
17) I need a Grade 1 barrier free closer but not a track arm. What are my options next to the DORMA 8616?
The DORMA 8616 meets barrier-free accessibility with its adjustable size 1 to 6 spring, but it is ordered with a pull side track arm. If a conventional arm suits the opening better, the Cal-Royal 500S is a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the Cal-Royal N900PBF is a Grade 1 barrier free hydraulic surface closer, and the Calibre CA4001 is a Grade 1 adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer. Each of these uses a standard projecting arm instead of a slide track, so the header and stop conditions differ.
18) Is a Grade 2 closer an acceptable stand-in for the DORMA 8616?
Only if the specification allows it. The DORMA 8616 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and heavy duty, rated for 10,000,000 cycles on doors up to 180 pounds. The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic closer, a different certification level, so it will not satisfy a drawing that calls for Grade 1. If the project spec only requires a commercial hydraulic closer without a grade callout, the Grade 2 unit is a valid choice; if the spec says Grade 1, stay with a Grade 1 closer.
19) Which closers besides the DORMA 8616 offer adjustable spring size 1 through 6?
The DORMA 8616 covers spring size 1 to 6 in one body, which lets one part number serve a range of door widths. Peers with the same 1 to 6 adjustable range include the Accentra 2701 Series, the Accentra 51 Series with hold open, the Arrow DCN325, the BEST EHD9000 extra heavy duty, the Norton Rixson 8501A, and the Imperial USA TC4300 Series, a Grade 1 heavy duty ADA closer. This matters for institutional standardization where one stocked closer needs to cover exterior and interior leaves.
20) For an aluminum storefront entrance, is the DORMA 8616 the right closer or is there a better fit?
The 8616 Series is designed for hollow metal, aluminum and wood doors used in commercial construction, and the 8616 body is aluminum, so it suits a storefront leaf. A purpose-built alternative is the Norton Rixson 1600BC Series, a Grade 1 heavy duty aluminum storefront closer with tri-style mounting. Choose between them on arm style: the 8616 TH uses a pull side track with hold open, which needs clear header space above the leaf, while the Rixson storefront unit uses conventional tri-style mounting.
21) If the opening needs delayed action rather than hold open, what should I order instead of the DORMA 8616 TH?
The 8616 TH holds the door open at the track rather than slowing the close cycle. For a delayed close on a door people push through with carts, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 DA/PA is a delayed action closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Orca BHDC2011 DA/PA is a delayed action closer in the same regular arm with parallel bracket configuration. Both use projecting arms, so no track is cut into the header.
22) What medium duty Grade 1 closer would step down from the DORMA 8616 on an interior stairwell door?
The 8616 is a heavy duty Grade 1 unit for doors up to 180 pounds. For a lighter interior leaf that still needs Grade 1, the Sargent 1131 is a Grade 1 medium duty adjustable surface closer for medium-traffic commercial use, the Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 medium duty closer with a universal aluminum body, the BEST HD7000 Series is Grade 1 medium duty with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, and the Falcon SC81A is a Grade 1 medium duty cast aluminum closer. Backcheck is common to the 8616 and the HD7000, so the adjustment habits carry over.
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