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

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

Dormakaba 8616 JT 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the JT arm on the DORMA 8616 mean for where the closer body and track actually mount?
JT is a jamb track configuration: the closer body goes on the door and the slide track mounts on the frame face, both on the pull side of the opening. So the hardware sits on the side the door swings toward you, and the arm rides in a track rather than swinging out on a scissor arm. If your opening needs the closer on the frame and the track on the door, or a push-side application, JT is the wrong arm configuration to order.
2) Do I need to order a left hand and a right hand version of the DORMA 8616?
No. The 8616 is non-handed, so the same closer works on left hand and right hand openings. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means one part number covers every door rather than two.
3) Does the DORMA 8616 door closer meet ADA barrier-free opening force requirements?
Yes, it is ADA compliant, and the adjustable size 1 to 6 spring is what makes that possible: you back the power down to the setting that meets the barrier-free opening force on an accessible interior opening, then still have size 5 and 6 available on the same model for a heavy exterior door elsewhere in the building. It also carries ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification.
4) Will the DORMA 8616 mount on a 1-3/4 inch hollow metal or wood door?
Yes. The fasteners supplied are sex nuts for a 1-3/4 inch door, which is the standard commercial door thickness, and the 8600 Series is intended for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors in commercial construction. Sex nuts are the right through-bolt method for a wood door, where wood screws alone strip out under closer load.
5) What is the closest heavy duty Grade 1 alternative to the DORMA 8616 door closer?
The DORMA 8616 is a Grade 1, heavy duty surface closer with adjustable spring size 1 to 6. The BEST HD8000 Series is also a Grade 1 heavy duty surface mounted door closer, and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer with adjustable spring power. The Falcon SC71A Series is another Grade 1 heavy-duty surface-mount closer. All three sit at the same grade and duty level as the 8616, so they suit the same commercial and institutional openings; the difference is that the 8616 is ordered here in the JT pull-side track arm configuration rather than a swing arm.
6) Which door closer should I use instead of the DORMA 8616 if the opening needs a slide track on the pull side from another manufacturer?
The DORMA 8616 in the JT configuration puts the track on the frame and the closer body on the door, pull side. The Corbin Russwin DC5230 Series is a Grade 1 surface door closer with a slide track arm as standard and pull side mounting, which is the same mounting concept for a 1-3/4 inch door. If a track arm is what the opening calls for, the DC5230 is the substitution to look at; the tri-pack swing arm closers in the category mount regular, parallel or top jamb and will not give you a track.
7) Is a tri-pack door closer a direct substitute for the DORMA 8616 JT?
No. The 8616 in the JT arm is a jamb track, pull side closer with the track on the frame. Tri-pack closers such as the Arrow DCN325, which mounts regular or parallel arm with adjustable spring size 1 to 6, the Accentra 2701 Series with a tri-packed non-hold open arm and adjustable spring sizes 1 to 6, and the Norton Rixson 8501A Grade 1 tri-mount closer with adjustable size 1 to 6 spring, all use a projecting swing arm rather than a track. They match the 8616 on spring range but change the arm hardware and the appearance at the head of the door, so treat them as alternatives rather than drop-in replacements for a track application.
8) What closer do I use instead of the DORMA 8616 if the door has to stand open?
The 8616 is a non-hold open closer, so the door returns to the frame every cycle. When the opening needs to stay open, the Accentra 51 Series is an industrial door closer with hold open and tri-packed mount options in size 1 to 6, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO carries a tri-packed hold open arm for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Stanley Security A45-501HL is a long hold open arm standard, top jamb. Note that a hold open arm changes how the opening behaves on a fire rated door, so confirm the hold open is acceptable for that door before specifying it.
9) Will the DORMA 8616 hold the door open, or does it close every time?
It closes every time. The 8616 in this configuration is a non-hold-open closer, so there is no detent to park the door in the open position. If you need a door that stays open (a loading corridor, a moving day, a kitchen pass), you want a hold-open arm instead: the Accentra 51 Series and the Orca BHDC1958 hold open version are hold-open arm closers we carry. Note that a hold-open closer is not permitted on a door that has to self-close for code, so check what the opening requires before you swap.
10) What is the difference between a slide track door closer like the DORMA 8616 and a regular or parallel arm closer?
A slide track closer runs the arm in a track along the frame, so it sits tight to the opening with nothing projecting into the doorway. That is the look specifiers want on architectural openings and it keeps the arm out of reach on doors where a swinging arm gets grabbed or vandalized. A regular or parallel arm closer uses a jointed arm that stands proud of the door and generally gives more mechanical advantage for hard-to-close, high-wind exterior doors. If you want a track closer from another brand, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a slide track arm, pull side mounted Grade 1 closer. For a conventional arm, the tri-mount closers like the Norton Rixson 8501A or the Sargent 1431 give you regular, parallel, or top jamb from a single box.
11) Is the DORMA 8616 rated for a high-traffic entrance that gets used all day?
It is tested to 10,000,000 cycles and classified heavy duty, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1. That endurance figure is the reason it holds up on a main entrance, a stairwell, or a hospital corridor rather than an office door that swings a few dozen times a day. For an MRO buyer standardizing a facility, the comparable heavy-duty Grade 1 options we carry include the BEST EHD9000 Series and the BEST HD8000 Series.
12) I need a closer for a door that gets a lot of wind on it. Does the DORMA 8616 have backcheck?
Yes, and it is adjustable. Backcheck is what slows the door before it slams into the wall or the arm when someone throws it open or the wind catches it, and the 8600 Series lets you adjust where in the swing that cushioning starts. On parallel arm applications the series includes a backcheck positioning adjustment so the backcheck range stays comparable to regular and top jamb mounting. If a door is bent an arm every winter, this is the setting to look at.
13) Can I use one DORMA 8616 across all the doors in my building instead of stocking several closers?
For most openings, yes. It is non-handed, the spring power adjusts from size 1 to 6 in the field, and it is intended for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors, so a single part number covers left and right hand, light interior and heavy exterior doors up to 180 lb. The limits are configuration, not capacity: the JT version is pull-side jamb track only, and it does not hold open. Doors that need a hold-open or a push-side mount take a different closer.
14) What is a lighter duty alternative to the DORMA 8616 for a low traffic interior door?
The 8616 is built heavy duty for 10,000,000 endurance cycles and doors to 180 pounds, which is more closer than a low traffic interior office or closet door needs. For lighter service, the BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Norton Rixson 160 Series is a Grade 1 light duty light commercial surface closer with adjustable spring, and the LCN 1250 Series is a light duty surface closer with sizes 1 to 5 and ADA compliance. Each keeps the adjustable spring and the surface mount while stepping the duty level down from heavy.
15) If I am standardizing a facility on Grade 1 closers, which alternatives to the DORMA 8616 also carry Grade 1 with adjustable spring sizes 1 to 6?
The 8616 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 with adjustable spring size 1 to 6 and meets barrier-free accessibility requirements. Peers that also hold Grade 1 with a 1 to 6 adjustable spring include the BEST EHD9000 Series, an extra heavy-duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes 1 to 6, the Norton Rixson 8501A tri-mount closer with adjustable size 1 to 6 spring, and the Accentra 2701 Series architectural closer with adjustable spring sizes 1 to 6. For a facility spec, that combination lets you write one spring range across openings of different widths and weights.
16) How does the DORMA 8616 compare to a medium duty commercial closer?
The 8616 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer rated for 10,000,000 endurance cycles, which suits entrances and high traffic corridors. Medium duty Grade 1 peers include the Sargent 1131, described for medium-traffic commercial applications, the Sargent 1331 with a universal aluminum body, the BEST HD7000 Series with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, and the Norton Rixson 1601P tri-mount closer with 180 degree swing. Those are the closers to look at for offices and interior doors that see moderate use rather than constant public traffic.
17) Are there Grade 2 or Grade 3 closers that would work in place of the DORMA 8616?
The 8616 is Grade 1 and heavy duty. Two peers sit below that: the Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic door closer, and the Falcon SC91A Series is a Grade 3 light duty cast aluminum surface-mount closer. Either will hang on a surface mounted opening, but if the door schedule or the facility spec calls for Grade 1, neither one satisfies it, so check the drawing before substituting down a grade.
18) What is a barrier free alternative to the DORMA 8616 for an ADA opening?
The 8616 is ADA compliant and meets barrier-free requirements through its adjustable spring size 1 to 6. Peers written for the same requirement include the Cal-Royal 500S, a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the Cal-Royal N900PBF surface closer, barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic, the Imperial USA TC4300 Series Grade 1 heavy duty size 1 to 6 ADA closer, and the Calibre CA9901 tri-pack arm size 2 to 5 ADA closer. On an accessible opening the adjustable spring matters most, since it lets you set opening force to the value the code official will measure at the door.
19) Which products that show up alongside the DORMA 8616 are not door closers at all?
A few items search next to surface closers but will not control a door. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500, a mounting bracket rather than a closer. The Stanley Security 327 is a heavy wardrobe pivot for 1-3/8 inch or 1-3/4 inch doors up to 150 pounds, and the Stanley 341 is a wardrobe pivot for flush recessed or overlay doors from 1-1/8 inch to 1-3/8 inch; both are hanging hardware, not closing devices. Stanley 57-0100 is a box of 100 steel machine screws for architectural hinges. If you need a closer that shuts and latches the door, none of these replace the 8616.
20) What alternative to the DORMA 8616 gives delayed action for a door people need extra time to get through?
The 8616 controls closing speed and backcheck but is a non-hold open closer. When an opening needs the door to pause before it starts to close, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA is a delayed action closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the BHDC2011DA is a delayed action closer in the same regular arm with parallel bracket configuration for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both are common choices at doors serving carts, gurneys, or slower foot traffic.
21) Is there a non-handed alternative to the DORMA 8616 so I can stock one closer for both door swings?
The 8616 is non-handed, so a single unit serves left and right hand openings. Peers built the same way include the Sargent 1331 with a universal aluminum body, the Norton Rixson 8501A Grade 1 tri-mount closer, the Dexter DCM1000 Series Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer, and the Design Hardware 116 Series heavy duty closer with a tri-packed non-hold open arm. Stocking a non-handed closer means one shelf item covers a mixed door schedule, which is why property managers and MRO buyers tend to standardize on them.
22) What finishes does the DORMA 8616 door closer come in?
Three: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze. All three are available with the JT jamb track arm, so the arm choice does not limit your finish. The 689 painted aluminum is the usual match for aluminum storefront and hollow metal frames; 695 dark bronze matches bronze anodized entrances. If you are standardizing a building, these are painted architectural finishes on an aluminum body.
23) Which alternatives to the DORMA 8616 come with a cover included versus less cover?
The 8616 ships with a slim plastic cover and can be ordered with a full plastic cover or a full metal cover instead. Among peers, the Dexter DCH1000 Series is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer supplied with a full cover, while the Arrow DCN314 and DCN325 are Grade 1 surface closers furnished less cover, with the DCN314 adjustable spring size 1 to 4 and the DCN325 size 1 to 6. The Design Hardware 316 Series is a heavy duty closer offered with cover. If the closer is going on a visible opening, the cover style is worth settling at order time rather than in the field.
24) Which cast iron closers should I look at instead of the DORMA 8616?
The 8616 uses an aluminum body. Buyers who prefer a cast iron closer for abuse-prone openings can look at the Sargent 281 Powerglide cast iron surface closer with heavy-duty construction, which is Grade 1 heavy duty, or the LCN 1261 surface closer with cast iron construction and adjustable spring sizes 1 to 5. Both are surface mounted like the 8616; the trade is body material and the spring range you get with it.
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