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Norton Rixson Parallel Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function for Surface-Mounted Door Closers

Norton Rixson Parallel Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function for Surface-Mounted Door Closers

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Norton Rixson Parallel Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function for Surface-Mounted Door Closers

Professional Door Closer Arm Assembly Solution

The Norton Rixson Parallel Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function is engineered for use with Norton Rixson surface-mounted door closers, providing smooth controlled door operation with convenient hold-open capability. This high-strength assembly features corrosion-resistant materials and parallel arm design that reduces stress on doors and frames while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive appearance. Compatible with Norton Rixson surface-mounted door closers, this assembly offers reliable performance in commercial and institutional environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Parallel Arm Design with Hold Open Function: Enables smooth, controlled door operation while allowing doors to remain open at a predetermined angle for convenience in high-traffic areas.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Built from high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials to ensure long-term durability in commercial and institutional environments.
  • Hold Open Capability: Provides the flexibility to keep doors open when needed, supporting workflow and accessibility requirements in areas requiring frequent or extended door access.
  • Compatible System Integration: Designed specifically for use with Norton Rixson surface-mounted door closers for seamless installation and operation.
  • Stress Reduction Design: Parallel arm configuration reduces stress on door and frame components, extending overall system service life.
  • Easy Installation: Features pre-drilled holes for secure mounting and straightforward installation procedures.
  • Architectural Finish Options: Available in 626 (Satin Chrome), 630 (Satin Stainless), 613 (Oil-Rubbed Bronze), and other architectural finishes to match existing hardware aesthetics.
  • Low Maintenance Design: Minimal maintenance requirements provide long-term reliability and consistent operation in demanding 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. 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 parallel arm assemblies deliver professional-grade reliability with high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials engineered for demanding commercial and institutional applications. The low-maintenance design ensures consistent operation and extended service life while reducing stress on door and frame components. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and convenient hold-open functionality are 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 7701-8-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What exactly is the Norton Rixson parallel arm assembly with hold open, and what does it replace on a door closer?
It's the arm linkage for a Norton Rixson surface-mounted door closer, not a closer body and not a push plate. The assembly mounts the closer arm in the parallel arm configuration, running back along the face of the door to the frame soffit rather than projecting out into the opening, and it adds a hold-open function so the door stays put at a set opening angle. Buy it when the closer itself is fine and the arm is bent, missing, or you're converting an existing Norton Rixson closer over to parallel arm with hold open.
2) Will this parallel arm assembly fit any brand of surface door closer?
No. The arm assembly is built for Norton Rixson surface-mounted door closers and mounts to that closer's spindle and shoe pattern. If the closer on the door is an LCN, Dorma, Yale or other brand, this arm won't index onto it and you need that manufacturer's own parallel arm. Confirm the closer body is Norton or Rixson before ordering the arm.
3) Can I use a hold-open closer arm on a fire door?
Not on a rated opening. A mechanical hold-open arm keeps the door standing open with nothing to release it, and a fire door has to be free to self-close and latch. Use this arm on non-rated commercial openings, corridors, offices, loading and service doors where propping is wanted. On a rated door you need an electromagnetic hold-open or a fusible-link closer tied to the fire alarm instead.
4) I need a wall-mounted actuator to trigger an automatic operator, not a closer arm. What should I be looking at instead of the Norton Rixson parallel arm assembly?
The Norton Rixson Parallel Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function is mechanical closer hardware that mounts to a Norton Rixson surface-mounted door closer and holds the door open at a set angle. It is not a switch and does not signal an operator. For a wall or jamb actuator, 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 all-active switch offered wired or with a kinetic wireless transmitter. The SDC 480 Series push plate actuators are built with 18 gauge stainless steel construction. Those three are the actuator side of the opening; the Norton Rixson arm is the closer side, and a fully automated opening commonly uses both.
5) Is the Norton Rixson parallel arm hold open assembly an equivalent replacement for a push plate actuator on a vestibule?
No. On a vestibule the pairing is usually two actuators sequencing the inner and outer doors, and the SDC 480V Series is built for exactly that application with dual switch activation. The Norton Rixson Parallel Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function performs a different job: it is the closer arm that controls the swing and holds the leaf open at a predetermined angle, mounted to a Norton Rixson surface-mounted closer. Swapping one for the other leaves the opening without either the switching or the door control it needed.
6) Should I use a parallel arm or a regular arm on my door closer?
Parallel arm is the choice when you want the closer and arm tucked against the door face and out of the traffic path, and it's what you use on doors that open into a corridor or where the arm would otherwise be exposed to abuse. It also puts less strain on the door and frame connection than a projecting arm. A regular arm mounts on the pull side and projects into the opening, which gives more efficient closing power but leaves the linkage sticking out. On a push-side installation in a commercial corridor, parallel arm is the normal specification.
7) Is this the same thing as a push plate or door actuator for automatic operators?
No, and the two get confused often. This is the mechanical closer arm linkage for a Norton Rixson surface closer, with no switch and no wiring. If what you actually want is a wall-mounted actuator that triggers an automatic operator, that is a different part: the SDC 480 Series push plate actuators, the Camden CM-40 4-1/2 inch round switch or CM-60 6 inch round switch, or the Locknetics PPH-100-PL large round push plate. For a timed-relock release, the Alarm Controls JP and PD Series are pneumatic time delay plates.
8) I want the door to stay open for a set period and then close on its own. Does the Norton Rixson hold open arm do that, or do I need something else?
The Norton Rixson Parallel Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function holds the door mechanically at a predetermined angle until someone releases it; the hold is user-ended, not timed. If the requirement is a timed release, 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 introduce the delay at the actuator. The two solve the same complaint from opposite ends of the opening, so specify which behavior the door actually needs before ordering.
9) For an ADA-compliant entrance, is a hold open closer arm enough or do I need a touch panel or bollard?
A hold open arm and an accessible actuator address different halves of the requirement. The Norton Rixson Parallel Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function keeps the leaf open at a set angle and reduces stress on the door and frame, and it comes in 689 Aluminum and 690 Dark Bronze. For the approach side, the SDC 480AA Series is a 36 inch by 6 inch Ingress-R.E.X touch panel column for ADA compliant access control, which gives a tall activation zone rather than a single plate height. Where the activation has to stand off the wall entirely, the SDC BP Series square bollard posts are 6 inch by 6 inch, with the BPS6 surface mount at 42 inches and the BPG6 in-ground at 54 inches.
10) What finishes does the Norton Rixson parallel arm assembly come in?
Two: 689 aluminum and 690 dark bronze. Those are the standard painted closer finishes, so 689 matches an aluminum or clear-anodized storefront and 690 matches dark bronze frames and hardware. If a building is standardized on one or the other across its openings, order the arm to match the closer covers already on the doors rather than the door hardware.
11) Does the parallel arm assembly come with mounting hardware, or do I need to order screws separately?
The assembly includes its mounting hardware and is pre-drilled for the fasteners, so it goes on with the closer manufacturer's template. What it does not include is the closer body itself or a soffit plate if the frame stop is too shallow to take the shoe. On a narrow-stop aluminum frame, check the stop depth before install.
12) Is this parallel arm assembly suitable for high-traffic commercial and institutional doors?
Yes, that's what it's built for. The arm uses high-strength corrosion-resistant materials and is rated commercial, which is why it shows up on office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail, warehouses, multi-tenant residential and municipal buildings. The corrosion resistance matters most on exterior and vestibule doors where the arm sees weather.
13) Which of these hold up in a high-abuse corridor where hardware gets kicked?
For the activation point, the Alarm Controls PD Series covers vandal resistant push plates in the PD, PN, PS and PT models, and the SDC 480 Series uses 18 gauge stainless steel construction. The SDC BP Series square bollard posts at 6 inch by 6 inch move the activation off the wall entirely, with the BPG6 set in-ground at 54 inches. On the door itself, the Norton Rixson Parallel Arm Assembly with Hold Open Function uses high-strength corrosion-resistant materials in a parallel arm configuration, which tucks the arm against the door face and reduces stress on the door and frame compared with an arm projecting into the opening.
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