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Norton Rixson 1600 Series Standard Soffit Plate with Hold Open Function

Norton Rixson 1600 Series Standard Soffit Plate with Hold Open Function

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Norton Rixson 1600 Series Standard Soffit Plate with Hold Open Function

Professional Door Closer Mounting Solution with Hold-Open Control

The Norton Rixson 1628H delivers reliable soffit plate mounting for Norton Rixson 1600 Series overhead concealed closers with integrated hold-open functionality. This standard soffit plate provides secure header installation and precise door positioning control for commercial and institutional applications. Constructed from high-strength steel or cast brass with multiple architectural finish options, the 1628H meets ANSI/BHMA standards for medium to heavy duty commercial door systems.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Precision Hold-Open Function: Keeps doors securely in the open position at a preset angle, ideal for busy entryways, deliveries, and high foot-traffic areas.
  • 1600 Series Compatibility: Designed specifically for use with Norton Rixson 1600 Series overhead concealed closers, ensuring seamless integration and dependable performance.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Made from high-strength steel or cast brass materials to withstand daily commercial use and maintain alignment over time.
  • Standard Soffit Plate Design: Allows for quick, straightforward header mounting with secure fit and professional installation.
  • ANSI/BHMA Compliance: Meets industry standards for commercial door hardware applications with verified performance ratings.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in various architectural finishes including Satin Chrome and Bronze to match existing door hardware.
  • Medium to Heavy Duty Rating: Engineered for demanding commercial environments including schools, hospitals, offices, and retail spaces.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
  • Product Type: Push Plates
  • Subcategory: Accessories

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson soffit plate products deliver professional-grade reliability with high-strength steel or cast brass construction rated for medium to heavy duty commercial applications. ANSI/BHMA compliance ensures verified performance standards for demanding institutional environments. Engineered for seamless integration with 1600 Series overhead concealed closers where dependable door positioning control is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Push Plates
Subcategory:
Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Norton Rixson 1628H-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the 1628H work with any overhead concealed closer, or only Norton Rixson 1600 Series?
Only the Norton Rixson 1600 Series. The 1628H soffit plate is made specifically for 1600 Series overhead concealed closers. If the header holds a different series or another manufacturer's concealed closer, the arm and plate geometry will not match up.
2) Is the 1628H an electric push plate or door operator switch?
No. Despite being grouped with access control accessories, the Norton Rixson 1628H is a mechanical soffit plate for an overhead concealed closer, with a mechanical hold-open. It carries no switch, no wiring and no actuator. If you want a wall-mounted actuator to trigger an automatic operator, that is a different part entirely, such as the SDC 480 Series push plate actuator or the Camden CM-40 4-1/2 inch round switch.
3) Is the Norton Rixson 1628H soffit plate the same thing as a push plate actuator like the SDC 480 Series?
No. The Norton Rixson 1628H is a standard soffit plate with hold-open function that mounts in the header to carry a Norton Rixson 1600 Series overhead concealed closer and hold the door at a preset open angle mechanically. The SDC 480 Series is a push plate actuator built with 18 gauge stainless steel construction, meaning it is a wall-mounted switch a user presses to signal an automatic operator or release a lock. If you need the closer mounting component in the frame, the 1628H is the part; if you need the button someone pushes to open the door, look to an actuator such as the SDC 480 Series.
4) Is the 1628H hold-open soffit plate rated for commercial traffic like schools and hospitals?
Yes. It is a commercial-duty part, built from high-strength steel or cast brass and rated medium to heavy duty for environments such as schools, hospitals, offices and retail. It also meets ANSI/BHMA standards for commercial door hardware.
5) I need a touchless or ADA actuator for an automatic door, not a closer part. What should I be looking at instead of the 1628H?
The 1628H is closer hardware and will not actuate anything. For access control actuation look at the SDC 480AA Series 36 x 6 inch Ingress R.E.X touch panel column for ADA compliant access control, the SDC 480V vestibule actuator with dual switch activation for vestibule pairs, or the Alarm Controls PD Series vandal resistant pneumatic time delay push plates where abuse is a concern. For exterior drive-up approaches, the SDC BP Series 6 x 6 inch bollard posts come in a BPS6 surface mount 42 inch and a BPG6 in-ground 54 inch.
6) If I want a door to stay open on a timer instead of a fixed mechanical hold, what should I look at instead of the Norton Rixson 1628H?
The Norton Rixson 1628H holds the door open at a preset angle as part of the 1600 Series overhead concealed closer assembly, so the hold is mechanical and set at installation rather than timed. For a timed hold after a user activates the door, the Alarm Controls JP Series is a pneumatic time delay jumbo push plate and the Alarm Controls PD Series covers pneumatic time delay PD, PN, PS and PT vandal resistant push plates. Those are activation devices used with an operator or electric lock, not a replacement for the closer soffit plate itself.
7) We are adding a Norton Rixson 1628H on a concealed closer opening and also need a wall control for the same door. What are the options?
The 1628H handles the concealed closer side of the opening in the header, so a separate user control is a distinct part. Round switch options include the Camden CM-40 Series, a 4-1/2 inch round all-active switch, and the Camden CM-60 Series, a 6 inch round all-active switch offered wired or with a kinetic wireless transmitter. Locknetics PPH-100-PL is a large round push plate supplied with a box in black and aluminum. For a two-door vestibule, SDC 480V Series vestibule push plate actuators use dual switch activation.
8) For an ADA entrance where users cannot reach a header-mounted hold-open, what alternative activation hardware exists alongside the Norton Rixson 1628H?
The Norton Rixson 1628H is the soffit plate and hold-open component for a 1600 Series overhead concealed closer, installed in the frame header, so it is not a user-reachable control. For accessible activation, the SDC 480AA Series is a 36 inch by 6 inch Ingress-R.E.X touch panel column for ADA compliant access control, and the SDC BP Series square bollard posts come in 6 inch by 6 inch sizes as BPS6 surface mount at 42 inches and BPG6 in-ground at 54 inches for drive-up or walk-up mounting away from the door.
9) Do I need a template to install the 1628H soffit plate in the header?
Yes, use the manufacturer template. The plate mounts into the header, so the hole locations have to be marked from the template and the frame drilled and routed to match before the plate is fastened and the closer arm aligned. Once mounted, run the door through its full swing and check the hold-open engages and releases cleanly.
10) Our school corridor doors get abused. Between the Norton Rixson 1628H and a vandal resistant plate, which addresses that?
They address different exposures. The Norton Rixson 1628H is built from high-strength steel or cast brass and rated for medium to heavy duty commercial use in environments including schools and hospitals, but it sits in the header as part of the 1600 Series concealed closer assembly rather than on the wall where hands and carts reach. If the concern is an exposed wall switch taking abuse, the Alarm Controls PD Series covers vandal resistant push plates in PD, PN, PS and PT configurations.
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