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Dormakaba DORMA 8916 Series Surface Closer, T-Track Pull Side Door Mounted, Adjustable Size 1-6 DOR-8916-T

DORMA 8916 Series Surface Closer, T-Track Pull Side Door Mounted, Adjustable Size 1-6

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DORMA 8916 Series door closer

Heavy-Duty Surface Applied Door Closer

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.

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

Product details

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

The 8900 Series, with the fully adjustable spring, also meets barrier-free accessibility requirements.

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Controls
Series:
8900 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:
8916
Product Function:
T-Track Pull Side Door Mounted
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Size:
48"
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Dormakaba 8916 T 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the DORMA 8916 closer mounted on the push side or the pull side of the door?
The DORMA 8916 is a pull side, door mounted closer using a T-track slide arm. The closer body goes on the door face on the pull side, and the track mounts to the frame head. If the opening needs the closer on the push side, the 8916 is the wrong configuration for it.
2) How heavy a door will the DORMA 8916 handle?
Rated to 180 lb doors, with adjustable spring power across sizes 1 through 6 so you can dial the power to the door width and to any wind or stack pressure on the opening. Heavy duty, and the full size range means one closer part number covers interior offices through heavier exterior openings.
3) Do I need to order a left hand and a right hand version of the DORMA 8916?
No. The 8916 is non-handed, so one unit works on either hand of door. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single part number covers every opening rather than splitting inventory by handing.
4) What fasteners come with the DORMA 8916, 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 through-bolt the closer rather than relying on screws in the door face, which is what you want on a high traffic opening or a hollow metal door that has already been drilled once.
5) Does the DORMA 8916 meet ADA opening force requirements?
Yes. The 8916 is ADA compliant and the fully adjustable spring lets you set it down to barrier free opening force on an accessible route, then still have size 6 power available on a different opening.
6) Do I have to order delayed action separately on the DORMA 8916?
Delayed action is a build option chosen at order time, not a field adjustment you add later. Pick yes or no when you order. Delayed action slows the first part of the closing swing, which is what you want at hospital corridors, dorm entries, or anywhere carts and wheelchairs need extra time through the opening.
7) If the opening cannot take a track and needs a standard projecting arm, what should I use instead of the DORMA 8916?
Go to a regular or tri-mount arm closer. The Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring power, and the BEST HD8000 Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface mounted closer. Both keep the same duty class and grade as the 8916, which is heavy duty Grade 1, while using a conventional arm rather than the 8916's T-track pull side mounting.
8) Will a tri-pack closer like the Arrow DCN325 substitute for the DORMA 8916?
Not directly. The Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 surface closer supplied less cover with a regular/parallel arm tri-pack and adjustable spring size 1 to 6, and it is rated light duty. The DORMA 8916 is a heavy duty T-track pull side door mounted closer, so the arm and mounting hardware are a different system even though both cover spring sizes 1 to 6. The 8916 also ships with a full cover, with plastic, slotted plastic, and full metal cover choices.
9) I need hold open on the door - does the DORMA 8916 cover that or should I look elsewhere?
The DORMA 8916 is offered with or without delayed action, which slows the door through part of its swing rather than holding it open. If the opening needs a mechanical hold open arm, the Accentra 51 Series is a tri-packed hold open arm closer with adjustable size 1 to 6, and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors.
10) What track length does the DORMA 8916 use?
The slide track is 48 inches. On a slide track closer the arm runs in that track along the frame head, so confirm you have a clear 48 inch run across the head with no obstructions from stops, hold opens, or transom framing before you set the closer body.
11) Should I pick a slide track closer or a standard tri-pack arm closer?
A slide track like the 8916 keeps the arm tight to the door and head with a narrow projection full cover, which is why it gets specified where the arm would otherwise be grabbed, vandalized, or simply look wrong in a finished lobby. A standard projecting arm closer, such as the Norton Rixson 8501A or the Sargent 1431, gives you regular, parallel, and top jamb mounting from one box and generally more open range control on a utility opening. Pick the track for appearance and abuse resistance, the projecting arm for mounting flexibility.
12) What finishes and cover styles does the DORMA 8916 come in?
Three finishes: 689 aluminum, 693 black, and 695 dark bronze. Cover choice is separate, and you get standard full plastic cover, full plastic slotted cover, or full metal cover. The slotted cover is the one to pick if you need access without pulling the cover; the metal cover is the pick for abuse prone openings.
13) Will the DORMA 8916 protect the door from being thrown open into an adjacent wall?
Yes, it has adjustable hydraulic backcheck. The valve sets how hard the backcheck cushions the swing, so on a windy exterior opening you can bring it up and stop the door and arm from slamming into the wall or the frame return. That is separate from the closing speed and latch speed adjustments.
14) For a low-traffic interior door, is there a simpler alternative to the DORMA 8916?
Yes. The BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty surface mounted closer with adjustable spring sizes, and the Falcon SC61A is a Grade 1 light to medium duty cast aluminum surface closer. The DORMA 8916 is specified heavy duty at 10,000,000 cycles for institutional and high-traffic commercial openings, so the lighter models suit doors that do not see that cycle count.
15) Is there a heavier closer than the DORMA 8916 for an exterior door that takes wind load?
The BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy-duty surface mounted closer with adjustable spring sizes 1 to 6, and the Norton Rixson 1600BC Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 aluminum storefront closer with tri-style mounting. The DORMA 8916 is itself a heavy duty Grade 1 closer with adjustable size 1 to 6 and an adjustable backcheck for protecting the door and adjacent structure, so the difference is in body class and mounting style rather than spring range.
16) How does the DORMA 8916 compare to a Grade 2 closer for a budget commercial job?
The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic door closer. The DORMA 8916 is certified ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and rated for 10,000,000 cycles, with adjustable spring power meeting barrier-free requirements. If the specification on the drawing calls for Grade 1, the Cal-Royal 500S and 700S are Grade 1 alternatives within the same brand.
17) Which closers besides the DORMA 8916 are non-handed so I can stock one part for left and right doors?
The DORMA 8916 is non-handed, so a single unit serves either hand. Among alternatives, the Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 medium duty closer with a universal aluminum body, and the Dexter DCH1000 is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with a full cover that mounts regular, parallel, or top jamb. All three reduce the number of distinct part numbers a facility needs to carry.
18) Are there ADA barrier-free alternatives to the DORMA 8916 for a school corridor?
The Imperial USA TC4300 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty size 1 to 6 ADA door closer, and the Calibre CA4001 is a Grade 1 adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer. The DORMA 8916 is ADA compliant with its fully adjustable spring meeting barrier-free accessibility requirements and is rated for institutional and high-traffic commercial use.
19) Is the DORMA 8916 body aluminum or cast iron?
The closer is aluminum. That matters if you are matching an existing specification that calls out cast iron, such as the Sargent 281 or the LCN 1261, both of which are cast iron bodied closers. For most institutional openings the aluminum 8916 is specified on the Grade 1, 10 million cycle rating rather than body material.
20) Is the DORMA 8916 suitable for a house or an apartment interior door?
It is a commercial closer, not a residential one. Heavy duty, Grade 1, rated to 180 lb doors and 10 million cycles, which is more closer than a residential door needs and it carries a full cover that suits a commercial opening. For light residential or light commercial work, something like the Deltana DC40 or DC50 is the closer class you want.
21) Is the Arrow DCN500DP drop plate a substitute for anything on the DORMA 8916?
No. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the Arrow DCN500 closer, a mounting accessory rather than a closer. The DORMA 8916 is a complete surface mounted closer with an adjustable size 1 to 6 spring and sex nuts for 1-3/4 inch doors included.
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