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Dormakaba Dorma 8916 Series Surface Closer Body Only, Adjustable Size 1-6 8916-CB

Dorma 8916 Series Surface Closer Body Only, Adjustable Size 1-6

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The 8900 door closer series designed to provide a highly flexible door control system suitable for institutional or high-traffic commercial applications. Its hydraulic control system features a full range spring power adjustment and backcheck, along with a narrow projection full cover and flatform style arm.

Door closer ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified.

  • Adjustable spring sizes and power
  • Meets barrier-free requirements
  • Adjustable backcheck
  • Backed by 25 year warranty

SPECIFICATION

The heavy-duty 8900 Series is non-handed surface applied door closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck positioning adjustment. The 8900 has two independent, noncritical adjustment valves to control sweep and latch closing speeds. The backcheck positioning valve maintains an effective backcheck range on parallel arm applications. The 8916 will be available with field adjustable spring power from size 1–6 for barrier-free requirements. All closers to have field adjustable spring power from size 1–6 and meet barrier-free requirements. The 8956 will be adjustable size 5 to 6 +50% additional closing force over the size 6. All 8900 fully adjustable spring force door closers to include an integral design to positively stop
adjustment of the spring at the minimum and maximum spring force settings.

Optional Specification:

The 8900 Series closer will have delayed action (DA). Delayed action range will be
effective from maximum opening to Approx.ly 65°. All 8900 closers to have full metal
covers. All 8900 closers to have sex nuts with machine screws for 1-3/8" door (SN2). Closers to have self-drilling screws for steel doors and frames (DPK86). Closers to have selftapping screws for aluminum doors and frames (TPK86). Closers to have TORX security for all exposed fasteners (TX89).

FEATURES

Controlled opening with backcheck feature

The 8900 Series hydraulic backcheck feature protects doors and their adjacent structures. It’s valve adjustment regulates backcheck intensity. In addition, a backcheck positioning adjustment for parallel arm applications provides a consistent range similar to regular and top jamb applications.

Long term performance

The 8900 Series heavy-duty, 10 million cycle closers represent the latest in door control technology, combining over a quarter century of proven performance with its hydraulic control system and modern architecturally styled aesthetics. It results in the perfect combination of durability, reliability, and appearance.

Barrier-free

This door closer series, with it’s adjustable spring size 1-6, also meets barrier-free accessibility requirements.

CERTIFICATION 

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certified.
  •  U.L. & C.U.L. listed.
  •  Meets UL10C and UBC 7.2 (1997). 
  •  Meets ANSI/BHMA A117.1 and ADA for barrier  free accessibility.
  •  CSFM approved. 

DOWNLOADS

DORMA 8900 Installation Instructions

DORMA 8900 Technical Brochure

 

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Controls
Series:
8900 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
ADA Compliant:
Yes
Warranty:
25 Year
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closers
Subcategory:
Surface Mounted Closers
Endurance Cycles:
10,000,000
Fasteners:
SNB1 sex nuts and machine screws for 1-3/4" thick doors included standard
Closer Size:
1 to 6
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
8916
Product Function:
Closer Body Only
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Dormakaba 8916CB 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Dorma 8916 door closer come with the arm, or is it just the closer body?
Body only. The 8916 ships as the closer body with no arm, so you order the arm separately to match your mounting (regular, top jamb, or parallel). If you want a package that arrives with the arm in the box, the tri-packed closers cover it: the Accentra 2701 Series and the Design Hardware 416 Series both come as tri-packed non-hold-open arm assemblies. Worth checking your order line before it ships, because a body-only closer with no arm cannot be hung.
2) What door thickness do the screws included with the Dorma 8916 closer fit?
The 8916 comes standard with SNB1 sex nuts and machine screws sized for 1-3/4 inch thick doors, which is the usual commercial door thickness. On a 1-3/8 inch door you need the SN2 sex nut and machine screw set instead. Steel doors and frames take the DPK86 self-drilling screws, aluminum takes the TPK86 self-tapping screws, and TX89 gives you TORX security heads on all exposed fasteners.
3) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the Dorma 8916 closer?
No handing to specify. The 8916 is non-handed, so one body works on either swing. What you do decide is the mounting: regular arm on the pull side, top jamb, or parallel arm on the push side. The backcheck positioning valve is there specifically so parallel arm installs get the same effective backcheck range as regular and top jamb applications, which is normally where parallel mounting loses out.
4) Will one Dorma 8916 closer work on both a light interior door and a heavy exterior entrance?
Yes, that is the point of the 8916. Spring power is field adjustable across sizes 1 through 6, so the same body covers a narrow interior door and a wide heavy exterior opening, and you set the power on site rather than ordering by door width. An integral stop prevents you from adjusting past the minimum or maximum spring setting. Two independent, non-critical valves control sweep and latch speeds separately, plus an adjustable backcheck. For a property manager standardizing a building, that means one part number on the shelf for most openings.
5) Can a Dorma 8916 closer be used on a fire rated door?
The 8916 is UL and cUL listed and meets UL10C and UBC 7.2 (1997), and it is also CSFM approved. Note it is a non-hold-open closer as supplied, which is what a fire door assembly needs unless the hold-open is tied to the fire alarm. If you want a hold-open closer for a non-rated opening, the Accentra 51 Series is supplied with a tri-packed hold open arm.
6) What is a direct equivalent to the Dorma 8916 surface closer for a heavy duty Grade 1 opening with adjustable spring size 1-6?
The Dorma 8916 is a heavy duty, Grade 1 certified surface mounted closer with field adjustable spring power from size 1 to 6. The closest peers on the same footing are the BEST EHD9000 Series, an extra heavy-duty surface mounted closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6 rated Grade 1, and the Imperial USA TC4300 Series, a Grade 1 heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer. The Sargent 1431 Powerglide is also a heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring power. Any of the three keeps you in the same duty class and adjustment range as the 8916.
7) I need a door closer that holds the door open. What should I use instead of the Dorma 8916?
The 8916 is a non-hold open closer body. If the opening needs to stay open on its own, the Accentra 51 Series is a tri-packed hold open arm closer covering size 1-6, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a 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. Those carry the hold open function in the arm rather than requiring a separate stop.
8) The Dorma 8916 is a closer body only. What closer comes with the arm and mounting hardware in the box?
The 8916 is supplied as a closer body only, with SNB1 sex nuts and machine screws for 1-3/4 inch thick doors included standard. If you want the arm packed with the closer, the Accentra 2701 Series is a tri-packed non-hold open arm closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the Design Hardware 416 Series is a heavy duty closer with a tri-packed non-hold open arm, and the Arrow DCN325 ships with a regular and parallel arm tri-pack and adjustable spring size 1-6. Tri-pack means the regular, parallel, and top jamb mounting options come together in one carton.
9) Is the Arrow DCN325 a substitute for the Dorma 8916 since both adjust size 1 through 6?
The spring range matches but the duty class does not. The Dorma 8916 is heavy duty and rated for 10 million cycles for institutional and high-traffic commercial openings; the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring size 1 to 6 but is light duty, and it ships less cover. The Arrow DCN314 is likewise light duty and covers only size 1 to 4. If the opening is high traffic, match the 8916 against a heavy duty peer such as the BEST HD8000 Series rather than on spring range alone.
10) What should I use instead of the Dorma 8916 if the opening needs a slide track arm rather than a projecting arm?
The Dorma 8916 uses a flatform style arm with a narrow projection full cover. Where the opening calls for a track instead, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a Grade 1 surface closer with a slide track arm standard for pull side mounting on 1-3/4 inch doors. If a double lever regular arm on the pull side suits better, the Corbin Russwin DC6200 and DC8200 are both Grade 1 surface closers in that configuration for 1-3/4 inch doors.
11) What is the difference between the Dorma 8916 and the 8956 closer?
Spring range. The 8916 gives you field adjustable spring power from size 1 through 6, which covers barrier-free openings at the low end and most standard commercial doors at the top. The 8956 adjusts from size 5 to 6 plus roughly 50 percent additional closing force beyond a size 6, so it is the one you pick for an oversized or heavily wind-loaded door that a size 6 will not close. If the opening is normal and you need ADA opening force, the 8916 is the right body.
12) How do I stop a door from slamming into the adjacent wall with a Dorma 8900 closer?
Use the backcheck. The 8900 Series has a hydraulic backcheck with its own valve to set how hard it cushions the door near the end of the swing, which protects the door and whatever is next to it when someone throws it open. On parallel arm mounting there is a separate backcheck positioning adjustment that keeps the backcheck range consistent with what you would get on a regular or top jamb install. Backcheck is not a door stop, so keep the wall stop or overhead if the spec calls for one.
13) Can I get the Dorma 8900 closer with delayed action for an accessible or high traffic door?
Delayed action (DA) is an option on the 8900 Series, effective from the maximum opening down to about 65 degrees. That slows the first part of the swing so someone in a wheelchair or pushing a cart clears the opening before the door starts closing normally. It has to be specified on the order, it is not standard. Comparable delayed action closers include the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA and BHDC2011DA, both supplied with a regular arm and parallel bracket.
14) Will a Dorma 8916 closer mount on an aluminum storefront door?
It can, with the right fasteners. The 8916 ships with sex nuts and machine screws for 1-3/4 inch doors, which suits a hollow metal or wood door; for aluminum doors and frames you specify TPK86 self-tapping screws instead. Bear in mind this is a surface closer on a narrow-projection full cover, and on a narrow-stile storefront leaf you need enough top rail to land the shoe. Purpose-built storefront alternatives include the Norton Rixson 1600 Series aluminum storefront closer, heavy duty Grade 1 with tri-style mounting.
15) What ADA barrier-free closer alternatives are there to the Dorma 8916?
The Dorma 8916 is ADA compliant and meets ANSI/BHMA A117.1 barrier-free accessibility through its adjustable spring size 1-6. Comparable barrier-free choices include the Calibre CA4001, a Grade 1 adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer, the Calibre CA9901, a Grade 1 tri-pack arm ADA closer covering size 2-5, the Imperial USA TC4300, a Grade 1 heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer, and the Cal-Royal N900PBF barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic surface closer.
16) What is a lighter duty alternative to the Dorma 8916 for an interior office door that does not see heavy traffic?
The Dorma 8916 is built for institutional and high-traffic commercial use at heavy duty, 10 million cycles. For an interior door with lighter traffic, the Falcon SC91A is a light duty cast aluminum surface closer, and the LCN 1250 Series is a light duty surface mounted closer with sizes 1-5 that is ADA compliant. The BEST SL6000 Series is a light duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes. All three step down from the 8916's heavy duty class while staying surface mounted.
17) What Grade 1 closer should I standardize on across a facility if I want one model for both medium and heavy traffic doors?
The Dorma 8916 is a Grade 1, non-handed heavy duty closer with field adjustable spring power from size 1 to 6, so one model covers a range of door weights. If the facility standard leans medium duty, the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring at medium duty, and the Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 medium duty closer with a universal aluminum body. For the heavy end alongside them, the Falcon SC71A is a heavy-duty Grade 1 surface-mount closer.
18) Are the Stanley 327 and 341 wardrobe pivots an alternative to the Dorma 8916 closer?
No. The Dorma 8916 is a hydraulic surface mounted door closer that controls sweep and latch closing speed and provides backcheck. The Stanley Security 327 is a heavy wardrobe pivot for doors 1-3/8 inch or 1-3/4 inch up to 150 pounds, and the Stanley Security 341 is a wardrobe pivot for flush recessed or overlay doors 1-1/8 inch to 1-3/8 inch. Pivots hang and swing the door; they do not close it. If you need closing control, stay with a surface closer such as the BEST HD8000 Series heavy duty Grade 1.
19) What heavy duty closer alternatives to the Dorma 8916 use a cast iron body?
The Dorma 8916 has an aluminum body. If the specification calls for cast iron, the Sargent 281 Powerglide is a cast iron surface door closer with heavy-duty construction rated Grade 1, and the LCN 1261 is a surface-mounted closer with cast iron construction and adjustable spring sizes 1-5 at light to medium duty. The Sargent 281 is the one that stays in the heavy duty class alongside the 8916.
20) What alternatives to the Dorma 8916 include a full metal cover?
All 8900 Series closers carry full metal covers, and the 8916 uses a narrow projection full cover. Among peers, the Dexter DCH1000 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer with tri mount and a full cover, and the Design Hardware 316 Series is a medium to heavy duty closer supplied with a cover. By contrast, the Arrow DCN314 and DCN325 are both supplied less cover.
21) What finishes does the Dorma 8916 surface closer come in?
Six: 600 prime coat, 689 aluminum painted, 690 duranodic bronze, 693 black, 695 dark bronze, and 696 satin brass. Prime coat (600) is the one to order when the closer is being field painted to match a door or frame color that isn't on the list. For matching existing hardware on a bronze storefront, 690 and 695 are the two bronzes and they are not the same shade, so match to what is already hung rather than to the name.
22) Is the Dorma 8916 closer suitable for a house or is it strictly commercial?
It is a commercial closer. Heavy duty, 10 million cycle rated, Grade 1, built for institutional and high-traffic openings, and the full metal cover and adjustable hydraulics are more closer than a residential door needs. For a light residential or low-traffic door, the Deltana DC10, DC40, DC50 and DC70 closers are the lighter-duty route.
23) How do I keep people from tampering with a door closer in a public corridor?
Specify TX89 on the 8900 Series and every exposed fastener comes with a TORX security head, which stops casual removal in a school hallway or a lobby. The closer also has a full metal cover rather than a plastic one, and the spring adjustment has an integral stop so it cannot be run past its minimum or maximum setting by someone with a screwdriver.
24) Is the Arrow DCN500DP parallel drop plate a replacement for the Dorma 8916?
No. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500, a mounting bracket rather than a closer. The Dorma 8916 is the hydraulic closer body itself, non-handed and Grade 1 with adjustable spring size 1 to 6. If you are replacing an 8916 you need a closer body such as the BEST EHD9000 Series or the Sargent 1431, not a drop plate.
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