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

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

Dormakaba 8616 PT 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the DORMA 8616 PT closer handle a heavy 180 lb metal entry door?
Yes. The 8616 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer rated for doors up to 180 lbs, with spring power adjustable across sizes 1 through 6 so you can dial the power to the actual door width and weight. It is tested to 10,000,000 cycles, which is the range you want on a high traffic entrance or stairwell door.
2) What does PT push track, pull side mounting actually mean for where the closer body goes?
On the PT arrangement the closer body mounts to the frame face or transom on the push side, and the slide track mounts on the door. The arm works on the pull side of the opening. That puts the body off the door leaf, which is what you want where the door face has to stay clean or where the door is glass or narrow stile and cannot take the body. If you need the body on the door instead, that is a different arm configuration in the 8600 family.
3) Do I need to order a left hand and right hand version of the DORMA 8616?
No. The 8600 Series is non-handed, so one closer covers both left and right hand openings. Nothing to specify on handing and nothing to stock twice when you are standardizing a building.
4) Does the DORMA 8616 meet ADA opening force requirements?
Yes. The 8616 is ADA compliant and meets barrier-free accessibility requirements, which is why the adjustable spring range down to size 1 matters: you can back the power off far enough to hit the reduced opening force an accessible interior door needs, then use the backcheck adjustment to keep the door from being thrown open.
5) Will this DORMA closer hold the door open?
No. The 8616 PT is a non-hold-open closer, so the door returns and latches every time. That is what you want on a fire door or any opening that has to stay closed. If the application calls for hold open, look at a hold open arm closer such as the Accentra 51 Series or the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 hold open version rather than trying to adapt this one.
6) What is the closest slide track door closer to the DORMA 8616 PT from another manufacturer?
The Corbin Russwin DC5230 is the nearest track equivalent in the set: it is a Grade 1 surface door closer with a slide track arm as standard, mounted on the pull side, and it is listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. The DORMA 8616 is also Grade 1 and uses a push track arm on the pull side with the closer body frame face mounted. If the opening already has a track cut or specified, the DC5230 is the substitution to price against; most other Grade 1 closers in this class ship with regular or parallel arms rather than a track.
7) If the door does not need a track, what heavy duty closer can I use instead of the 8616?
For a standard arm application, the BEST HD8000 and the BEST EHD9000 are both Grade 1 heavy duty surface closers with adjustable spring sizes 1 to 6, matching the 8616 on grade, duty level, and spring range. The Sargent 1431 Powerglide and the LCN 1460T are likewise heavy duty surface mounted closers. The difference is arm style: the 8616 is supplied as a PT push track assembly, so if the opening has clearance for a projecting arm and no track pocket, these standard arm closers cover the same door control duty without the track hardware.
8) I need the door to stay open. Can I order the 8616 for that?
The DORMA 8616 in the PT push track configuration is a non-hold open closer, so it will not stand the door open on its own. For a hold open opening, the Accentra 51 Series is a hold open closer with a tri-packed arm and adjustable size 1 to 6, the Orca BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Stanley A45-501HL is a long hold open arm closer for top jamb mounting. Note that hold open closers are generally not acceptable on fire rated openings without a listed release device.
9) Is a slide track closer like the 8616 the right choice, or should I use a standard parallel arm closer?
A slide track closer is the pick when appearance and a low profile matter, or when the arm cannot project into the opening: the track runs flat along the door and there is no scissor arm sticking out. A conventional regular or parallel arm closer projects further but is the simpler, more forgiving install on a plain hollow metal door and generally gives you more raw power reserve. If you want a tri-mount arm closer instead, the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount with the same size 1-6 spring range, and the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is another Grade 1 slide track closer with pull side mounting if you want to stay in the track family.
10) Can I get a full cover instead of the slim standard cover on the 8616?
Yes. The standard is the slim plastic cover, and you can specify a full plastic cover or a full metal cover instead. The full metal cover is the one to pick in a school, correctional, or other high abuse setting where a plastic cover gets broken off.
11) Can the 8616 be used on aluminum storefront and wood doors, not just hollow metal?
The 8600 Series is built for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors used in commercial construction. The frame face or transom mounted PT arrangement is particularly useful on aluminum storefront, where the door stile has little room for a closer body. For a dedicated aluminum storefront closer from another brand, the Norton Rixson 1600BC Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 storefront closer with tri-style mounting.
12) What does the backcheck adjustment on the 8616 do for me in a windy entrance?
Backcheck cushions the door near the end of the opening swing so wind or a shove does not slam it back against the wall and tear out the arm or hinges. The 8600 Series adds a backcheck positioning adjustment specifically so parallel arm installs keep an ANSI backcheck range comparable to regular and top jamb mounting, which is where cheaper closers fall short.
13) Is there a heavy duty Grade 1 alternative to the DORMA 8616 if I am standardizing on a different brand?
Several. The BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy duty Grade 1 closer with the same size 1-6 spring range, and the BEST HD8000 is heavy duty Grade 1. The Sargent 1431 Powerglide and the Falcon SC71A are both heavy duty Grade 1 surface closers as well. Note these are arm closers rather than the frame-face slide track arrangement of the 8616 PT, so the mounting condition changes even though the duty and grade line up.
14) Is there a lighter duty alternative to the DORMA 8616 for a low traffic interior door?
Yes. The BEST SL6000 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, and the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring size 1 to 6 in a light duty body. The Falcon SC61A is Grade 1 in a light to medium duty cast aluminum body. The 8616 is rated heavy duty at 10,000,000 endurance cycles for doors up to 180 pounds, so on a low traffic office or closet door the lighter bodies carry the door while the 8616 is the choice where cycle count and door weight are the driver.
15) What closer should I use if I need delayed action instead of the 8616?
The Orca BHDC1958DA/PA and BHDC2011DA/PA are delayed action closers with a regular arm and parallel bracket, both listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, and both use a tri-packed non-hold open arm. The DORMA 8616 is a non-hold open closer with adjustable backcheck and adjustable spring sizes 1 to 6; delayed action is a separate hydraulic feature, so on an accessible entrance or a healthcare corridor where a longer open dwell is required, the delayed action bodies are the ones to spec.
16) Are there Grade 1 barrier free alternatives to the DORMA 8616 for an ADA entrance?
Yes. The Cal-Royal 500S is a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the Cal-Royal N900PBF is a barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic surface closer, the Calibre CA4001 is a Grade 1 adjustable spring tension ADA closer, and the Imperial TC4300 is a heavy duty size 1 to 6 ADA closer. The DORMA 8616 is ADA compliant and Grade 1 with adjustable spring size 1 to 6 and adjustable backcheck, so all of these address the same barrier free opening force requirement; the choice comes down to arm style and body construction.
17) What closer would you put on an aluminum storefront door instead of the 8616?
The Rixson 1600 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty closer described specifically for aluminum storefront doors with tri-style mounting, and the Norton Rixson 1601P is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer rated for 180 degree swing. The DORMA 8616 is also suited to aluminum doors, along with hollow metal and wood, and has an aluminum body. The storefront question usually turns on the top rail height and whether a track can be mounted on the door face; where the rail is narrow, the track arm of the PT configuration is often the reason to choose it.
18) What finishes does the DORMA 8616 come in?
Three: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze, all painted over the aluminum body. Those are the three standard architectural closer finishes, so matching existing closers across a building is usually straightforward.
19) What is the track length on the 8616 PT?
The track is 48 inches as supplied, which covers the standard commercial door widths you will meet on hollow metal and aluminum openings. It mounts on the door leaf with the closer body on the frame face or transom.
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