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Norton Rixson Regular Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function for Door Closers

Norton Rixson Regular Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function for Door Closers

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Norton Rixson Regular Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function for Door Closers

Professional Door Closer Arm Assembly with Hold Open Control

The Norton Rixson Regular Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function is engineered for use with Norton Rixson door closers, providing smooth controlled door operation with the ability to hold doors open at a desired angle. Constructed from high-strength, corrosion-resistant metal components, this arm assembly delivers reliable performance in demanding commercial and institutional environments where both secure closure and extended open positioning are required.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Hold Open Functionality: Allows doors to remain in an open position at a specific angle, providing enhanced flexibility for areas requiring extended door access periods.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Manufactured from high-strength, corrosion-resistant metal components ensuring long-term durability and consistent performance in demanding environments.
  • Regular Arm Design: Provides smooth, controlled door operation with engineered movement that minimizes wear on both door and frame components.
  • Norton Rixson Compatibility: Specifically designed for use with Norton Rixson door closers for seamless integration and optimal performance.
  • Easy Installation: Features pre-drilled holes for precise, secure mounting and straightforward installation procedures.
  • Low Maintenance Design: Engineered for minimal upkeep requirements while ensuring reliable performance for years of operation.
  • Commercial Grade Performance: Built to handle high-traffic environments with consistent operation over time in both interior and exterior applications.

Technical Specifications

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

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify compatibility with existing Norton Rixson door closer model and confirm door preparation requirements.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and 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 arm assembly to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, hold open angle settings, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function including hold open engagement and release mechanisms. 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 arm assemblies deliver professional-grade reliability with high-strength, corrosion-resistant metal construction engineered for demanding commercial applications. The low-maintenance design ensures reliable performance for years while providing the enhanced control needed in high-traffic environments. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable door closer performance 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
Electronic:
Yes
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls

Norton Rixson 7701-3-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Norton Rixson regular arm assembly with hold open a complete door closer, or just the arm?
It's the arm assembly only, not a closer. The regular arm links a Norton Rixson door closer body to the frame and adds a hold open function, so you still need the closer itself mounted on the door. Buy it as a replacement arm for a closer already in service, or as the arm option when you want the door to stand open at a set angle rather than close every cycle.
2) What does the hold open function on a Norton Rixson regular arm actually do?
The arm holds the door in an open position at a chosen angle and releases it back to normal closing when the door is pushed past or pulled out of the hold point. The hold open angle is set during installation when you adjust the arm for alignment and travel. Useful where a door needs to stay open for deliveries, moving carts, or classroom and loading traffic, and then close and latch the rest of the time.
3) Will a Norton Rixson hold open arm work on any brand of door closer?
No. This regular arm assembly is made for Norton Rixson door closers, and the arm-to-closer spindle and shoe geometry is brand specific. If the closer on the door is another manufacturer's, the arm won't mount. Confirm the closer body is Norton Rixson before ordering, and match the arm to that closer model.
4) Should I use a hold open arm or a regular non-hold-open closer arm?
Use the hold open arm where staff need the door parked open on demand, in offices, schools, retail back-of-house, warehouses, and multi-tenant residential. Use a standard non-hold-open arm on any door that must self-close and latch every time, because a mechanical hold open defeats closing until someone releases it. On fire and smoke rated openings a mechanical hold open is not the right choice; those need a closer holder-release tied into the alarm system instead.
5) Is the Norton Rixson regular arm assembly with hold open the same thing as a push plate actuator for an automatic door operator?
No. The Norton Rixson regular arm assembly is a mechanical door closer arm with a hold open function, engineered for use with Norton Rixson door closers to control the door and hold it open at a set angle. A push plate actuator is the wall or jamb mounted switch a user presses to trigger an operator. If what is needed is the switch, the SDC 480 Series push plate actuators are built with 18 gauge stainless steel construction, and the Camden CM-40 Series is a 4-1/2 inch round all-active switch. Those mount to a wall or box; the arm assembly mounts to the door and frame with pre-drilled holes and is adjusted for hold open angle after installation.
6) What should be used to hold a door open on a power operated opening instead of a closer arm with hold open?
On a power operated opening the hold is normally handled at the actuator, not at the closer arm. Pneumatic time delay actuators keep the operator energized for a set period after a single press: 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. The Norton Rixson regular arm assembly holds mechanically instead, staying open at the angle it is set to until the door is released manually, which is what suits an opening with no operator or wiring.
7) For an accessible entrance, is a hold open closer arm the right approach or is a touch panel column better?
A hold open arm parks the door open at a set angle and is released by hand, which is a manual solution. For an ADA compliant access control approach, the SDC 480AA Series is a 36 inch by 6 inch Ingress-R.E.X touch panel column, giving a tall activation surface reachable from a seated or standing position, and the Camden CM-60 Series is a 6 inch round all-active switch available wired or with a kinetic wireless transmitter for openings where running cable is the obstacle. The Norton Rixson arm assembly is chosen for the closer side of the opening in commercial and institutional settings, not for user activation.
8) Do I need to re-drill the door or frame to install a Norton Rixson regular arm assembly?
The arm assembly comes with pre-drilled holes and mounts using the manufacturer's templates. On a like-for-like arm swap where the closer body and shoe location stay put, you're reusing the existing prep. If you're changing arm type or shoe position, mark from the template and drill the frame soffit for the new shoe location, then adjust the arm for alignment and hold open before testing the full swing.
9) For a vestibule with two doors, what is the difference between the Norton Rixson hold open arm and the SDC 480V?
They solve different halves of the vestibule. The SDC 480V Series is a vestibule push plate actuator with dual switch activation, so one press can drive two openings in sequence. The Norton Rixson regular arm assembly with hold open is fitted to one closer on one door and controls that leaf only, holding it at a set angle. A vestibule that needs both leaves triggered together needs the dual switch actuator; a vestibule leaf that only needs to be parked open during a move-in or a delivery is what the hold open arm addresses.
10) What is the option for triggering a door from outside where there is no wall to mount to?
That is a bollard, not a closer arm. The SDC BP Series square bollard posts for access control are 6 inch by 6 inch, offered as the BPS6 surface mount at 42 inches and the BPG6 in-ground at 54 inches, so the actuator stands in an approach path with no adjacent wall. The Norton Rixson regular arm assembly is not an alternative to that at all, since it mounts to the door and frame with pre-drilled holes and works with the door closer rather than initiating door movement.
11) The existing round push plate on the wall is being replaced, but the door also drags. Which part covers which problem?
Two separate parts. The round plate on the wall is an actuator, and the Locknetics PPH-100-PL is a large round push plate supplied with a box in black and aluminum, while the Camden CM-40 Series is a 4-1/2 inch round all-active switch and the Camden CM-60 Series is a 6 inch round version. A door that closes poorly or will not stay open is the closer's arm linkage, which is where the Norton Rixson regular arm assembly with hold open comes in; it is available in 689 aluminum, 690 dark bronze and 696 satin brass painted to match adjacent hardware.
12) Is a Norton Rixson regular arm suitable for an exterior door in a coastal or wet environment?
The arm is built from high-strength, corrosion-resistant metal components and is rated for both interior and exterior commercial use. That covers exterior entrances in high-traffic buildings. Keep in mind a regular arm pushes against the door from the frame soffit, so it projects into the opening and takes wind load directly; on a heavily wind-loaded exterior entrance, a parallel arm or a closer with a heavier spring size is the usual call.
13) In a high abuse corridor, what holds up better than a standard push plate paired with a hold open closer arm?
For the activation side, the Alarm Controls PD Series covers vandal resistant push plates in PD, PN, PS and PT versions with pneumatic time delay, and the SDC 480 Series uses 18 gauge stainless steel construction. On the closer side, the Norton Rixson regular arm assembly is built from high-strength, corrosion-resistant metal components for high-traffic interior and exterior commercial use, so the two are specified together rather than one in place of the other.
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