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- Requires a 5/8" mortise depth
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Door Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Closer Arms
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Subcategory:
- Parts and Accessories
- For Use With:
- RTS04; RTS05; RTS06
- Minimum Top Rail Width:
- 5/8"
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Replacement Parts
- Product Attribute:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Length:
- 10-5/8"
- Product Height:
- 1-1/2"
- Product Category:
- Door Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Dormakaba 8832-693 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What closer does the Dorma 8832 side load arm fit?
The 8832 side load top arm is a replacement part for Dorma RTS04, RTS05, and RTS06 center hung closers. If your closer body is one of those, this is the arm that goes with it. Order it in one of four finishes: 689 aluminum painted, 693 black, 695 dark bronze, or 696 satin brass.
2) Will the Dorma 8832 arm work on a wood door?
Yes, that is what it is built for. The 8832 is a side load top arm with a channel for wood doors, so the arm rides in a channel mortised into the door rather than attaching to a metal frame header.
3) How deep does the door have to be mortised for a Dorma 8832 top arm?
Cut a 5/8 inch mortise depth in the top of the door for the 8832 arm channel, and the door needs a top rail of at least 5/8 inch to take it. A narrow-rail glass or aluminum stile door will not accept this arm.
4) Do I have to replace the whole closer if the top arm is bent or worn?
No. The 8832 is sold as a standalone replacement arm for RTS04, RTS05, and RTS06 closers, so a damaged top arm can be swapped without pulling the closer body out of the floor. Confirm your existing door already carries the 5/8 inch deep arm channel and it drops back in.
5) How much room do I need to lay out the mortise for the Dorma 8832 arm?
Plan the pocket around an arm that measures 10-5/8 inches long by 1-1/2 inches high, set into a 5/8 inch deep mortise. Lay the arm on the top rail and mark from it before routing, since the channel has to clear the full 10-5/8 inch length.
6) Can I match the Dorma 8832 arm to the other closers in my building?
Four finishes cover most existing openings: 689 aluminum painted, 693 black, 695 dark bronze, and 696 satin brass. Match the number stamped on your existing hardware rather than eyeballing the color, since 689 and 695 read very differently once installed.
7) Is the Dorma 8832 top arm rated for commercial door traffic?
It is a commercial-duty part, sold as the replacement top arm for the RTS04, RTS05, and RTS06 closer line. Not a residential-grade component.
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Does the Dormakaba 8832-693 come with a warranty?
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