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Norton Rixson Norton Rixson 1700 Series - Light Commercial Door Closer RIX-1700

Norton Rixson 1700 Series Light Commercial Surface Door Closer with Tri-Style Packaging

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Norton Rixson 1700 Series Light Commercial Surface Door Closer with Tri-Style Packaging

Compact Light Commercial Door Closer Solution

The Norton Rixson 1700 Series Door Closer delivers reliable performance for interior door applications with its compact design and distinctive lines that harmonize with most decors. This surface-mounted closer supports doors up to 250 lbs with ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 3 certification and features aluminum alloy shell construction with rack & pinion operation. The innovative Tri-Style® packaging allows installation in regular arm, top jamb, or parallel arm configurations from a single package.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Maximum Door Weight Capacity: Supports doors up to 250 lbs for light commercial applications with reliable closing performance.
  • Tri-Style® Packaging Innovation: Single package accommodates regular arm, top jamb, or parallel arm mounting configurations for installation flexibility.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Aluminum alloy shell with rack & pinion operation provides durable performance for interior door applications.
  • Adjustable Operation Controls: Independent adjustment of closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck cushioning with regulating valve for customized performance.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 Certification: Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 3 standards for light commercial door closer applications.
  • Fire Door Compatibility: UL/cUL listed for use on fire rated doors with UL10C listing for positive pressure fire test compliance.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 5-year limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for commercial installations.
  • Compact Aesthetic Design: Slim line cover and narrow-style profile create an economical alternative where heavy-duty closers are not necessary.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 3 certified
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Cover Type: Slim Line Cover
  • Delay Function: No
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Door Weight: 250 lbs.
  • Duty Level: Light Duty
  • Grade: Grade 3
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Door Closers - Surface Mounted
  • Product Type: Surface Mounted Door Closers
  • Series: 1700 Series
  • Subcategory: Surface Closers
  • Traffic Rating: Low Traffic
  • Warranty: 5 Year Limited

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 1700 Series door closers deliver professional-grade reliability with aluminum alloy construction and rack & pinion operation rated for 250 lbs door weight capacity. ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 3 certification and UL/cUL fire door listings ensure code compliance, while the 5-year limited warranty provides long-term protection. Engineered for demanding light commercial applications where dependable performance and aesthetic appeal are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
1700 Series
Grade:
Grade 3
Traffic Rating:
Low Traffic
Warranty:
5 Year Limited
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 3 certified
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closers
Subcategory:
Surface Closers
Door Weight:
250 lbs.
Duty Level:
Light Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cover Type:
Slim Line Cover
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Delay Function:
No
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Norton Rixson 1700-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can one Norton Rixson 1700 closer be mounted regular arm, top jamb, or parallel arm?
Yes. The 1700 Series ships Tri-Style packed, so a single package covers regular arm (pull side of the door), top jamb (push side, on the frame face), and parallel arm (push side, under the frame soffit). You pick the mounting at install time rather than at order time. The one thing you do choose when ordering is the drop plate: none, or a plate for the regular arm, top jamb, or parallel arm application, depending on whether your frame face or door top rail gives you enough flat mounting surface.
2) Is a Grade 3 door closer enough for my building, or do I need Grade 1?
The 1700 Series is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 3, which is the light commercial tier: interior doors, low traffic, 250 lbs max. It is the right call for tenant suite doors, offices, and back-of-house openings where a heavy duty closer is overkill. If your spec sheet or a code official calls for Grade 1, this will not satisfy it, and you want something like the Falcon SC61A or the Corbin Russwin DC3200. The Falcon SC91A is the other Grade 3 light duty option if you are comparing within the same tier.
3) What is the closest equivalent to the Norton Rixson 1700 Series door closer from another brand?
The Falcon SC91A is the nearest match. Like the Norton Rixson 1700 Series, it is a light duty surface-mount closer carrying ANSI/BHMA Grade 3, and it is built with a cast aluminum body. The 1700 Series is non-handed and uses an aluminum alloy shell with rack and pinion operation, rated for doors up to 250 lbs. If the spec on the drawing calls for a Grade 3 light commercial interior closer, the SC91A is the direct cross.
4) I need a Grade 1 closer instead of Grade 3 but still light duty - what should I order?
Several light duty closers carry Grade 1 certification where the Norton Rixson 1700 Series is Grade 3. The BEST SL6000 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Arrow DC314 is a Grade 1 light duty surface mounted closer, and the Arrow DCN314 is a Grade 1 light duty closer supplied less cover with regular and parallel arm tri-pack mounting and adjustable spring size 1-4. If your facility standard or a government or healthcare spec calls out Grade 1, those are the substitutions to make.
5) I need delayed action on the door - the 1700 Series does not have it. What closer should I use?
The Norton Rixson 1700 Series has no delay function. For an opening that needs a slower initial sweep - an accessible restroom or a healthcare corridor door - the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA is a delayed action closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket, tri-packed non-hold open, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the BHDC2011DA/PA is the same delayed action arrangement in the BHDC2011 series.
6) What barrier free or ADA closer can I use where the 1700 Series is specified?
For an accessible opening, the Cal-Royal 500S is a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check and the Cal-Royal N900PBF is a Grade 1 hydraulic barrier free surface closer. The Calibre CA4001 is a Grade 1 hydraulic closer with adjustable spring tension for ADA, and the CA8001P is a Grade 1 parallel arm size 1 ADA surface mount closer. The Norton Rixson 1700 Series is a Grade 3 light duty closer with independent closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck adjustment; where a barrier free product is called out by name, order one of those instead.
7) Does the Norton Rixson 1700 closer have delayed action?
No delay function on the 1700 Series. You get independent adjustment of closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck cushioning, but not a delayed close. If you need the door to hold open briefly for accessibility or cart traffic, look at a closer that lists delayed action, such as the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 delayed action model.
8) Do I have to order a drop plate with the Norton Rixson 1700 closer?
You make a drop plate selection on every order, but None is a valid choice. Take a plate when the mounting surface is too narrow or obstructed for the shoe or body: a narrow top rail on the door for regular arm, a shallow frame face for top jamb, or a soffit that will not clear the parallel arm bracket. Match the plate to the mounting style you are actually using, since the regular arm, top jamb, and parallel arm plates are different parts.
9) What is the Norton Rixson 1700 closer made of, and will it hold up in a rental building corridor?
Aluminum alloy shell with rack and pinion operation. That construction is built for interior light commercial duty at low traffic, so it will do fine on apartment unit doors, office doors, and common area doors that see normal daily use. It is not the part for a high-cycle main entrance or an exterior door exposed to weather, where a cast iron body like the LCN 1261 or Sargent 281 is the better bet.
10) Can I adjust how fast the Norton Rixson 1700 closes and keep it from slamming into the frame?
Yes on both counts. Closing speed and latch speed adjust independently, so you can slow the sweep and still get enough latch speed to throw the bolt. There is also backcheck cushioning with a regulating valve, which is what stops the door from being thrown into the wall or the stop when someone pushes it hard.
11) What is a middle option between the light duty 1700 Series and a heavy duty closer?
The Norton Rixson 1700 Series is light duty, Grade 3. For a medium duty Grade 1 step between that and a heavy duty unit, the BEST HD7000 is a medium duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, the Sargent 1131 and 1331 are medium duty Grade 1 adjustable surface closers, the Falcon SC81A is a medium duty Grade 1 cast aluminum closer, and the Dormakaba 7303 and 7414 are medium duty Grade 1 units, the 7414 in size 1-4. The LCN 1261 sits in the light to medium range with cast iron construction and spring sizes 1-5.
12) I want a hold open closer - is the 1700 Series hold open the only choice?
The Norton Rixson 1700 Series is offered with hold open or without, in 689 aluminum and 690 dark bronze. If you want a hold open arm from another line, the Accentra 51 Series is a tri-packed hold open closer in sizes 1-6, the Orca BHDC1958HO/PA is a tri-packed hold open with parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Stanley Security A45-501HL is a long hold open arm closer set up for top jamb mounting.
13) Is a slide track or flat arm closer a substitute for the 1700 Series?
Not a direct one. The Norton Rixson 1700 Series uses a conventional arm under Tri-Style packaging for regular, top jamb, or parallel arm mounting, so the door and frame prep follows that arm geometry. Track closers prep differently: the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a Grade 1 surface closer with a slide track arm standard, pull side mounting, and the Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 jamb track closer for frame face mounting on the pull side, adjustable size 1-6. The Dormakaba 8616 uses a flat arm and is tri-pack. Those are different mounting families, so confirm the prep before you swap.
14) The 1700 Series is a fixed light commercial closer - what if I need adjustable spring sizes across a range of door widths?
The Norton Rixson 1700 Series is a light duty closer for doors up to 250 lbs with adjustable closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck. For openings where you need spring power itself adjustable across a range so one part number covers several door widths in a building, look at the LCN 1250 light duty closer with sizes 1-5 and all-weather fluid, the Calibre CA9901 Grade 1 tri-pack arm in sizes 2-5, or the Arrow DCN325 Grade 1 light duty tri-pack with adjustable spring size 1-6. That approach lets a property manager standardize one SKU across mixed door sizes.
15) Can I use a Stanley wardrobe pivot or the Arrow DCN500DP drop plate in place of the 1700 Series?
No. The Norton Rixson 1700 Series is a surface mounted hydraulic door closer that controls the closing of the door. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500 - a mounting bracket, not a closer, and it is specific to that Arrow body. The Stanley 327 and 341 are wardrobe pivots that hang the door; the 327 suits 1-3/8 or 1-3/4 inch doors up to 150 lbs and the 341 suits 1-1/8 to 1-3/8 inch flush recessed or overlay doors. Neither closes a door. If you need drop plates with the 1700 Series, they are selected by mounting style at the time of order.
16) What is a comparable Grade 2 closer to the Norton Rixson 1700 Series?
The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic door closer, sitting a step above the Grade 3 rating the Norton Rixson 1700 Series carries under ANSI/BHMA A156.4. Both are surface applied hydraulic closers for commercial interior use, so if a spec calls for Grade 2 rather than Grade 3, the 400 Series is the cross to quote.
17) How does the slim line cover on the 1700 Series compare with other closers on the aesthetic side?
The Norton Rixson 1700 Series has a slim line cover and a narrow-style profile intended to blend with interior decor. Among comparable units, the Dexter DCH1000 is supplied with a full cover, while the Arrow DCN314 and DCN325 are supplied less cover, leaving the body exposed unless a cover is added. The Accentra 1900 Series is a traditional surface mounted closer. For a lobby or office corridor where appearance matters, the covered options are the ones to look at.
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