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Dormakaba DORMA 8616 Surface-Mounted Non-Hold Open Door Closer, FT - Flush Track, Pull Side, Frame Face Mounted, Adjustable Size 1-6 DOR-8616-FT

DORMA 8616 Surface-Mounted Non-Hold Open Door Closer, FT - Flush Track, Pull Side, Frame Face Mounted, Adjustable Size 1-6

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DORMA 8616 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:
FT - Flush Track, Pull Side
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Size:
48"
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Dormakaba 8616 FT 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What kind of opening is the DORMA 8616 FT closer meant for?
The 8616 in the FT configuration is a pull-side, flush transom setup: the closer body mounts on the transom (frame face) and the slide track mounts on the door. That is the arrangement you use when there is a flush transom above the opening and you want the hardware on the pull side. If your opening has no transom, or you need push-side/parallel arm mounting, the FT arm is the wrong configuration to order.
2) How heavy a door will the DORMA 8616 door closer handle?
It is rated for doors up to 180 lbs and is a heavy duty closer with spring power adjustable through sizes 1 through 6, so one unit covers everything from a light interior door to a wide, heavy exterior one. Track length is 48 inches, and the body is aluminum.
3) Do I have to order a left hand and right hand version of the 8616 closer?
No. The 8616 is non-handed, so the same unit works on either swing. You do not need to specify handing when ordering, which also means you can stock one part number for a whole building.
4) Is the DORMA 8616 ADA compliant for barrier-free openings?
Yes. The 8616 is ADA compliant, and the adjustable spring power range of sizes 1 through 6 is what lets you dial the opening force down to meet barrier-free accessibility requirements on an interior opening while still having the power for a heavier exterior door.
5) Is the DORMA 8616 rated for a high-traffic entrance in a school or hospital?
It is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified, tested to 10,000,000 cycles, and classified heavy duty for commercial use. That cycle count is what you want behind a main corridor or entrance door in an institutional facility rather than a light duty closer.
6) What is the closest slide track pull-side alternative to the DORMA 8616 door closer?
The DORMA 8616 is a Grade 1 surface closer set up as FT - Flush Track, Pull Side. The nearest match on function is the Corbin Russwin DC5230, a Grade 1 surface door closer with slide track arm standard and pull side mounting, rated for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both put the track on the door and control the opening from the pull side, so a drawing calling for a slide track pull-side closer can be met either way. The 8616 carries an adjustable spring size 1 to 6 and a 10,000,000 cycle endurance rating.
7) If the opening takes a standard arm instead of a track, what heavy duty closer covers the same spring range as the 8616?
For an arm-and-shoe installation rather than a flush track, the BEST EHD9000 is an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring power. Both hold the heavy duty classification and Grade 1 certification that the DORMA 8616 carries, with the difference being arm style rather than power range.
8) I need a closer that holds the door open - the 8616 does not. What should I use?
The DORMA 8616 is a non-hold open closer. For openings that must stay propped, the Accentra 51 Series uses a tri-packed hold open arm with adjustable size 1-6 spring, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Stanley Security A45-501HL is a long hold open arm closer for top jamb mounting. Note that these are arm-mounted rather than flush track, so the header condition needs to suit an arm.
9) Does the DORMA 8616 hold the door open?
No. The 8616 is a non-hold-open closer, so the door returns and latches every time. If you need a hold-open arm, look at a hold-open model instead, such as the Accentra 51 Series with a tri-packed hold open arm or the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 hold open version.
10) What cover options can I order with the DORMA 8616?
Three covers are available: the standard slim plastic cover (COV), a full plastic cover (FC), and a full metal cover (FMC). Pick the full metal cover where the closer is exposed to abuse or vandalism; the slim standard cover is the one that gives the closer its low-profile architectural look.
11) Does the 8616 have backcheck to stop the door slamming into a wall?
Yes, backcheck is adjustable, and the 8600 Series includes a backcheck positioning adjustment so parallel arm applications keep an ANSI backcheck range similar to regular and top jamb mounting. That matters on windy exterior entrances where a door can be thrown open.
12) What is a comparable heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer if the flush track arm does not suit my opening?
If you need a standard arm rather than a flush transom track, the BEST HD8000 Series and EHD9000 Series are heavy duty Grade 1 surface closers, and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is another heavy duty Grade 1 option. For a slide track arm on pull side mounting, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 Series is the closest arm-type match. Don't substitute a light duty closer like the Arrow DCN325 on a 180 lb door.
13) Is there a lighter duty option than the DORMA 8616 for a low traffic interior door?
Yes. The DORMA 8616 is rated heavy duty for commercial use at up to a 180 lb door. For lighter interior openings, the BEST SL6000 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Arrow DCN314 is a Grade 1 light duty closer with tri-pack regular and parallel arm and spring sizes 1-4, and the Falcon SC91A is a Grade 3 light duty cast aluminum closer. Stepping down changes the traffic and door weight the closer is intended for.
14) What is a good tri-mount alternative if I do not know yet whether the door needs regular, parallel or top jamb mounting?
The DORMA 8616 is configured specifically for flush transom pull-side track mounting, with the closer on the transom and the track on the door, so the application has to be decided before ordering. If the mounting is still open, a tri-pack closer ships to cover all three: the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with adjustable size 1-6 spring, the Dexter DCH1000 is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer for regular, parallel or top jamb with full cover, and the Accentra 2701 uses a tri-packed non-hold open arm with spring sizes 1-6.
15) Will a Cal-Royal 400 Series closer meet the same spec as the DORMA 8616?
Not on certification level. The DORMA 8616 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and heavy duty. The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic closer. If the submittal calls out Grade 1, Cal-Royal's Grade 1 options such as the 500S barrier free closer with adjustable back-check or the 700S dual valve sized closer are the ones to look at instead.
16) What are the medium duty alternatives if the DORMA 8616 is more closer than the opening needs?
The DORMA 8616 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer rated to 10,000,000 cycles. Medium duty Grade 1 choices include the BEST HD7000 with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, the Sargent 1131 for medium-traffic commercial applications, the Sargent 1331 with universal aluminum body, the Falcon SC81A cast aluminum closer, and the Norton Rixson 1601P tri-mount closer with 180 degree swing. All remain Grade 1; the classification difference is the traffic level they are built for.
17) Which closers besides the DORMA 8616 are specifically called out as barrier free or ADA?
The DORMA 8616 is ADA compliant and meets barrier-free requirements through its adjustable spring size 1 to 6. Other ADA or barrier-free options include the Cal-Royal N900PBF barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic surface closer, the Cal-Royal 500S barrier free Grade 1 closer, the Imperial USA TC4300 Grade 1 heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer, the Calibre CA9901 tri-pack arm size 2-5 ADA closer, and the LCN 1250 light duty closer with all-weather fluid in sizes 1-5.
18) I want a delayed action closer for an accessible entrance instead of the 8616. What is available?
The DORMA 8616 offers adjustable backcheck and adjustable spring power but is a non-hold open flush track closer. For delayed action, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA and BHDC2011DA/PA are delayed action closers with regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both use a tri-packed non-hold open arm, so the mounting is arm-based rather than track.
19) Is there a heavy duty aluminum storefront closer comparable to the DORMA 8616?
The DORMA 8616 has an aluminum body and is designed for hollow metal, aluminum and wood doors in commercial construction. The Norton Rixson 1600BC is a heavy duty Grade 1 aluminum storefront closer with tri-style mounting, and the LCN 1460T is a heavy duty closer in a powder coat finish. Both are heavy duty like the 8616; the 8616 is the one configured for a flush transom with the track on the door.
20) What finishes does the DORMA 8616 flush track closer come in?
Three: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze. Those cover the usual storefront and hollow metal frame colors, so you can match the closer to existing hardware on adjacent openings.
21) Does the Arrow DCN500DP drop plate work as a substitute for the 8616?
No. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500 closer, a mounting accessory rather than a closer. The DORMA 8616 is a complete surface mounted closer body with flush track pull-side arm, non-handed, adjustable size 1 to 6. Likewise the Stanley 327 and 341 are wardrobe pivots, not door controls. If you are comparing closers, look at the Arrow DCN325, a Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring size 1-6.
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