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Norton Rixson Norton Rixson 5800 New York City Trash Room Series Door Closers RIX-5800-NYC

Norton Rixson 5800 Series Low Energy Automatic Door Operator with Regenerative Power

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Norton Rixson 5800 Series Low Energy Automatic Door Operator with Regenerative Power

GreenCircle Certified Energy-Efficient Door Automation Solution

The Norton Rixson 5800 Series Low Energy Automatic Door Operator delivers revolutionary energy efficiency with GreenCircle certification, reducing energy consumption by up to 100 percent compared to similar operators. This compact automatic door operator supports doors up to 250lbs and widths up to 48" with non-handed push or pull side mounting for versatile installation. The brushless DC motor/gearbox has been tested for over 10 million cycles, ensuring exceptional durability for medium to high traffic applications on both interior and exterior doors.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Capacity: Supports doors up to 250lbs with maximum width of 48" for versatile commercial applications.
  • Exceptional Durability: Brushless DC motor/gearbox tested for over 10 million cycles ensuring long-term reliability in high-traffic environments.
  • Regenerative Power Technology: Patented regenerative drive battery captures power from manual door operation, eliminating energy consumption and providing battery backup during power failures.
  • Flexible Power Options: Operates on regenerative power or optional 24VDC plug-in transformer kit for applications requiring consistent powered operation.
  • Universal Mounting: Non-handed design with push or pull side mounting accommodates tight spaces with minimal header space requirements.
  • Advanced Control Features: Compatible with door switches, wave-to-open switches, and radio frequency (RF) devices with auxiliary activation input port for system integration.
  • Patented Auto-Tune Technology: Self-adjusting operation minimizes maintenance requirements and ensures optimal performance over time.
  • Comprehensive Warranty: 5 Year Limited warranty provides extended protection and confidence in professional installations.

Technical Specifications

  • ADA Compliant: Yes
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Door Closers - Surface Mounted
  • Product Type: Surface Mounted Door Closers
  • Series: 5800 Series
  • Subcategory: Surface Closers
  • Traffic Rating: High Traffic
  • Warranty: 5 Year Limited

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door weight (maximum 250lbs), width (up to 48"), and mounting surface adequacy.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for push or pull side installation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes per manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper alignment for smooth operation.
  4. Install mounting hardware and secure the operator to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Configure operational settings using the patented auto-tune feature and auxiliary activation input port as needed for specific application requirements.
  6. Test automatic operation, manual override function, and integration with any connected switches or RF devices. Verify shock absorbing arm operation and door closing performance.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Healthcare Facilities Requiring ADA Compliance
  • Educational Institutions
  • Retail Establishments with High Traffic
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties

Energy-Efficient Design

The 5800 Series features GreenCircle certified energy efficiency with regenerative drive technology that captures power from manual door operation. This innovative system can reduce energy consumption by up to 100 percent compared to similar operators while providing reliable battery backup during power outages, making it an environmentally responsible choice for sustainable building operations.

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson 5800 Series operators deliver professional-grade reliability with brushless DC motor/gearbox construction tested for over 10 million cycles and comprehensive ANSI/BHMA A156.19 certification. The 5 Year Limited warranty and ADA compliance ensure dependable performance in demanding commercial applications. Engineered with patented auto-tune technology and shock absorbing arm design for consistent operation with minimal maintenance requirements.

Product Specs

Series:
5800 Series
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Power Operators
Product Type:
Low Energy Operators
Subcategory:
Low Energy Operators
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
ADA Compliant:
Yes
Warranty:
5 Year Limited
Traffic Rating:
High Traffic
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Norton Rixson NTN-5839-NYW 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Norton Rixson 5800 Series operator handle a 250 lb exterior door?
Yes. The 5800 Series low energy operator is rated for doors up to 250 lbs and up to 48 inches wide, and it's approved for both interior and exterior openings. The brushless DC motor/gearbox has been cycle tested past 10 million cycles, so it's built for medium to high traffic. If your leaf is wider than 48 inches, this is the wrong operator regardless of weight.
2) Do I have to order the Norton Rixson 5800 operator handed, and can it mount push side?
Non-handed, so one operator covers left or right hand openings. What you do pick is the mounting side: the 5800 is offered configured for pull side or push side, each in 689 aluminum or 693T black textured. Norton publishes separate install instructions for the push side and pull side setups, so decide which side of the door your header space allows before ordering.
3) Does the Norton Rixson 5800 door operator need to be hardwired to power?
Not necessarily. The 5800 uses a patented regenerative drive battery that captures power every time someone pushes the door manually, so it can run without a dedicated circuit and keeps working through a power outage. If the opening sees powered operation constantly and you want a steady charge, there's an optional 24VDC plug-in transformer kit, and Norton publishes a separate battery charger installation instruction sheet for that setup. For retrofits into existing openings with no power at the header, the regenerative option is what makes this one practical.
4) What is the closest equivalent to the Norton Rixson 5800 Series low energy operator from another manufacturer?
For a straight low energy swing door operator swap, the Dormakaba ED100LE (ED100 Series) and the Cal-Royal 8600 Series are the nearest peers, both built as low energy automatic swing door operators for commercial openings. The LCN 9131 Benchmark and LCN 9142 Benchmark cover the same job split by mounting side, with the 9131 configured for pull side mount and the 9142 for push side. The Norton Rixson 5800 differs in that it is non-handed and supports either push or pull side mounting from the same unit, handles doors up to 250 lbs and 48 inches wide, and uses a regenerative drive battery that captures power from manual door operation so it can run without a hardwired supply.
5) Is the Norton Rixson 5800 operator ADA compliant for a barrier-free restroom or clinic entry?
The 5800 Series is listed ADA compliant and built for commercial duty, which is why it shows up on healthcare, school and municipal barrier-free openings. It is a low energy operator, meaning it's intended for knowing-act activation such as a push plate or wave switch rather than a full-power automatic entrance with sensors and guide rails.
6) How does the Norton Rixson 5800 compare to the LCN 6440 COMPACT operator?
Door capacity is the split. The 5800 takes doors up to 250 lbs, while the LCN 6440 COMPACT is a 24VDC operator rated for 185 lb doors, as is the 6440XP. If your leaf is heavy plate glass or a big insulated exterior door, the 5800's 250 lb rating is the one that matters. If you have low-voltage power at the header already and a lighter door, the LCN COMPACT units are a straightforward alternative.
7) What are the alternatives if the Norton Rixson 5800 won't fit my opening?
For push side mounting on a single door, the DORMA ED900 is offered in a push side top jamb mount configuration. For pull side, the LCN 9131 Benchmark is a pull side mount low energy electromechanical operator, and the LCN 9142 is its push side counterpart. Heavy duty alternatives include the DORMA ED50LE. Cal-Royal's 8600 Series adds obstacle detection, and SDC's AUTOP Series uses microprocessor control. All are low energy swing door operators like the 5800.
8) Will the 5800 operator still let the door be opened by hand if the unit loses power?
Yes, and manual use is actually how it recharges. The regenerative drive battery captures power from manual door operation, so the door pushes open normally and the energy from that push goes back into the battery. That same battery is what keeps the unit running during a power failure.
9) If I need a powered operator but the door is lighter, is there a smaller option than the Norton Rixson 5800?
Yes. The LCN 6440 COMPACT and LCN 6440XP COMPACT automatic operators are rated for doors up to 185 lbs and run on 24VDC power, so they suit lighter interior leaves where a 250 lb capacity is more than the opening needs. The Norton Rixson 5800 supports doors up to 250 lbs and widths to 48 inches, so it is the choice when the leaf exceeds what the COMPACT units carry.
10) Which low energy operators are rated heavy duty for a high traffic entrance?
The Norton Rixson 5800 Series carries a Heavy Duty level and a High Traffic rating, with a brushless DC motor and gearbox tested past 10 million cycles. Among the alternatives, the DORMA ED50LE is also listed at Heavy Duty and is described as a medium to heavy duty swing door operator. Both are candidates for a busy entrance; the 5800 adds non-handed push or pull side mounting from one unit.
11) Do I have to order a handed operator, or can one unit cover both push and pull side doors?
The Norton Rixson 5800 Series is non-handed and mounts on either the push or the pull side, so one model number covers both conditions with the mounting side selected at order. That differs from the LCN Benchmark pair, where the LCN 9131 is a pull side mount unit and the LCN 9142 is a push side mount unit, and from the DORMA ED900 arrangement, which is specified for push side top jamb mount on single door applications. If you are standardizing across a building with mixed swing directions, the non-handed approach reduces the number of distinct models you stock.
12) What alternative should I look at if the spec calls for obstacle detection or microprocessor-based control settings?
The Cal-Royal 8600 Series is specified with obstacle detection, and the SDC AUTOP Series is a low energy automatic door operator with microprocessor control, so both are worth reviewing where those features are named on the drawing. The Norton Rixson 5800 approaches setup differently, using patented auto-tune technology that self-adjusts to minimize maintenance, plus an auxiliary activation input port for door switches, wave-to-open switches and RF devices.
13) For a touchless entry retrofit, how does the Norton Rixson 5800 compare to the LCN COMPACT operators?
The LCN 6440 COMPACT is specified with 24VDC power and touchless access for doors up to 185 lbs, which makes it a packaged answer for a light touchless opening. The Norton Rixson 5800 reaches touchless operation through its auxiliary activation input port, which accepts door switches, wave-to-open switches and radio frequency devices, and it carries doors up to 250 lbs and 48 inches wide with minimal header space required. Choose on door weight and header depth first, then on how the activation devices are being supplied.
14) What finishes does the Norton Rixson 5800 operator come in?
Two: 689 aluminum and 693T black textured. Both are offered in the push side and pull side configurations, so you can match an existing bank of closers on a storefront or a dark-anodized header without repainting the cover.
15) Does the 5800 operator need field adjustment after install, and how much maintenance does it take?
The 5800 uses patented auto-tune technology that self-adjusts the operation, which cuts down on the return trips to re-set opening and closing speeds. You still set it up through the configuration step at install and verify the shock absorbing arm and closing performance, but the operator manages its own tuning after that. For a property manager running a lot of openings, that's the practical difference against an operator you have to hand-adjust each season.
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