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Dormakaba DORMA 8616 Surface-Mounted Slide Track, T - Track Non-Hold Open, Pull Side, Door Mounted, Adjustable Size 1-6 DOR-8616-T

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

Dormakaba 8616 T 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How does the DORMA 8616 track arm closer mount - closer on the door or on the frame?
Pull side, door mounted. The closer body goes on the door and the slide track mounts to the frame on the pull side of the opening. That is what the T arm configuration means on the 8616: track arm complete, pull-side. If your opening needs the closer on the frame instead (push side or top jamb), this is not the right configuration.
2) Will the DORMA 8616 hold the door open, or does it always close?
It always closes. The 8616 T configuration is a non-hold-open track arm, so the door returns to the latch every time. That is what you want on fire-rated and smoke-barrier openings where a hold open is not permitted. If you need the door to stand open, look at a hold-open arm closer such as the Accentra 51 Series or the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 hold open model instead.
3) Do I have to order a left hand and right hand version of the 8616 closer?
No. The 8600 Series is non-handed, so one closer works on either swing. That cuts the stocking problem for a property manager or facilities crew standardizing across a building: one part number covers left and right hand openings.
4) How heavy a door can the DORMA 8616 handle, and do I have to order a specific spring size?
One closer covers the range. Spring power is field adjustable through sizes 1 to 6, so you set it on the job to suit the door width and weight rather than specifying a size at order. It is rated for doors up to 180 lbs and is a heavy duty, Grade 1 closer tested to 10,000,000 cycles, which is the kind of number that matters on a high-traffic entry or corridor.
5) Does the DORMA 8616 meet ADA opening force requirements?
Yes. The 8616 is ADA compliant and the adjustable spring range of 1 to 6 lets you dial the opening force down to meet barrier-free accessibility requirements on an interior door, then back up where the opening needs more power. For an institutional buyer, it also carries ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification.
6) What fasteners come with the DORMA 8616 and will they work on my door?
It ships with sex nuts sized for a 1-3/4 inch door, which is the standard commercial door thickness. Sex nuts bolt through the door and are what you want on aluminum and hollow metal where screws into thin skin would pull out. On a wood door of other thickness you will need fasteners suited to that door.
7) If the opening calls for a regular or parallel arm instead of a slide track, what should I use in place of the 8616?
The 8616 carries a T track arm, so the track has to be fastened to the frame face - it is not a drop-in for an opening detailed for a projecting arm. For a standard arm Grade 1 closer with the same adjustable size 1 to 6 range, the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring, and the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 surface closer with a regular/parallel tri-pack arm and adjustable spring size 1 to 6. Both mount regular, parallel, or top jamb from one carton.
8) I need a hold-open version - the 8616 is non-hold-open. What are my options?
The 8616 is a non-hold-open track closer, so it will close from any position and will not stand the door open. For a hold-open closer, the Accentra 51 Series is a size 1-6 closer with a hold open, tri-packed mounting arm, and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both use a projecting arm rather than a slide track, so the frame prep differs from the 8616.
9) Can the DORMA 8616 be used on aluminum storefront and wood doors, or just hollow metal?
All three. The 8600 Series is built as a door control system for hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors used in commercial construction, and the closer body itself is aluminum. It is a commercial-duty product, not a residential closer.
10) What cover options are available for the DORMA 8616, and what is the difference?
Three choices. The standard is a slim plastic cover, which gives the low-profile architectural look. A full plastic cover is available if you want the body fully enclosed, and a full metal cover is the option for abuse-prone openings like schools, corrections, or public restrooms where a plastic cover gets damaged.
11) Why choose a slide track closer like the 8616 instead of a standard or parallel arm closer?
A track arm keeps the hardware tight to the door and frame with no projecting elbow, so there is nothing sticking into the opening to catch traffic or get vandalized, and the look is cleaner. A regular or parallel arm closer projects out from the door and generally gives a bit more mechanical advantage on heavy or wind-loaded exterior doors. If you want a projecting arm instead, tri-pack arm closers such as the Corbin Russwin DC8200 or the Sargent 1431 cover regular and parallel mounting.
12) Does the DORMA 8616 have backcheck, and does it matter on a track arm?
Yes, backcheck is adjustable. It cushions the door before it slams into a wall or stop when someone throws it open or a gust catches it, which is the main thing that kills closers and door hardware on exterior openings. The 8600 Series also includes a backcheck positioning adjustment so parallel arm applications hold an ANSI backcheck range comparable to regular and top jamb mounting.
13) What heavy duty Grade 1 closers compete with the DORMA 8616 for high-traffic commercial openings?
The 8616 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer certified to 10,000,000 cycles. In the same duty class, the BEST HD8000 and the BEST EHD9000 are heavy duty Grade 1 surface closers, the EHD9000 with adjustable spring sizes 1-6; the Sargent 1431 Powerglide and the Falcon SC71A are heavy duty Grade 1 surface closers as well. The difference from the 8616 is the arm: those are conventional surface arms, while the 8616 runs a track on the frame with the closer body on the door.
14) Is there a lighter-duty closer I can use instead of the 8616 on a low-traffic interior door?
The 8616 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer rated to 10,000,000 cycles for a door weight of 180. Where the traffic does not warrant that, the BEST SL6000 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Arrow DC314 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer, and the Falcon SC61A is a Grade 1 light to medium duty cast aluminum closer. All three use conventional arms rather than a slide track.
15) Will a Cal-Royal 400 work as a substitute for the DORMA 8616?
Not on a Grade 1 specification. The 8616 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and heavy duty, while the Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic closer. If the drawing calls for Grade 1, look instead at the Cal-Royal 500S, a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, or the Cal-Royal 700S, a Grade 1 dual valve sized closer with an adjustable tube arm.
16) I need an ADA barrier-free closer with adjustable spring size 1-6 but not a track arm - what else qualifies?
The 8616 meets barrier-free accessibility requirements through its adjustable spring size 1 to 6. For the same size range without a slide track, the Imperial USA TC4300 is a Grade 1 heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer, the Accentra 2701 is an architectural closer with tri-pack mounting and adjustable spring sizes 1-6, and the LCN 1450 is a medium duty closer with spring sizes 1-6.
17) What finishes does the DORMA 8616 track closer come in?
Three: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze. Those are the standard architectural finish codes, so matching the 8616 to existing closers, hinges, or storefront trim in the same building is straightforward.
18) What length is the slide track on the DORMA 8616?
The track measures 48 inches. Check the frame face on your opening has that clear run available above the door before you set the closer, since the track mounts to the frame on the pull side.
19) Do any comparable closers come with a full cover like the 8616 metal cover option?
The 8616 can be ordered with a standard slim plastic cover, a full plastic cover, or a full metal cover. Among comparable closers, the Dexter DCH1000 is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer supplied with a full cover, while the Arrow DCN314 and DCN325 are Grade 1 surface closers supplied less cover, so a cover has to be added separately on those.
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