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Norton Rixson 998M Wall Mounted Electromagnetic Door Holder with Tri-Volt Operation and Fire Rating

Norton Rixson 998M Wall Mounted Electromagnetic Door Holder with Tri-Volt Operation and Fire Rating

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Norton Rixson 998M Wall Mounted Electromagnetic Door Holder with Tri-Volt Operation and Fire Rating

Professional Fire-Rated Door Control Solution

The Norton Rixson 998M electromagnetic door holder provides reliable wall-mounted door control with concealed wiring and tri-volt operation (120VAC, 24VAC/DC, 12VDC). This Grade 1 certified unit features 25-40 lbs. holding force with fail-safe operation and UL-cUL fire rating up to 3 hours. The compact design requires only a 2" x 4" x 1-3/4" outlet box with 3-5/8" total projection from the wall.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Compact Wall Mount Design: 3-5/8" total projection with concealed wiring for clean installation in 2" x 4" x 1-3/4" outlet box.
  • Tri-Volt Operation: Standard 120VAC, 24VAC/DC, and 12VDC compatibility provides flexible power supply options for various system requirements.
  • Reliable Holding Force: 25-40 lbs. standard holding force with optional 50-55 lbs. capacity available for heavier door applications.
  • Fail-Safe Operation: Power failure automatically releases door to close, ensuring fire safety compliance and emergency egress.
  • Fire-Rated Construction: UL-cUL listed with up to 3-hour fire rating for critical fire door applications.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.15 Grade 1 rating ensures commercial-grade durability and performance standards.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2-year limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.15, Grade 1
  • Application: Commercial Doors
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Mounting Method: Wall
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Product Finish: Aluminum
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Electromagnetic Door Holder / Releases
  • Product Type: Electromagnetic Door Holder / Releases
  • Product Voltage: 120VAC, 24VAC/DC, 12VDC
  • Subcategory: Electromechanical Closers & Holders
  • Warranty: 2 Year Limited
  • Wiring: Concealed

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm voltage (120VAC, 24VAC/DC, or 12VDC) and current capacity before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings including fail-safe operation per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, alarm/alert functions, and integration with connected systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Fire Door Systems
  • Healthcare Facility Corridor Doors
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Fire Separation
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Fire Doors
  • Government Building Emergency Systems
  • Retail Fire Safety Compliance

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson electromagnetic door holders deliver professional-grade reliability with Grade 1 ANSI/BHMA certification and UL-cUL fire rating up to 3 hours. The 2-year limited warranty and fail-safe operation provide confidence in critical fire safety applications. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable door control and fire code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Condition:
New
Grade:
Grade 1
Warranty:
2 Year Limited
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.15, Grade 1
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Electromagnetic Door Holder / Releases
Product Type:
Electromagnetic Door Closers
Subcategory:
Electromechanical Closers & Holders
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Application:
Commercial Doors
Wiring:
Concealed
Product Voltage:
120VAC, 24VAC/DC, 12VDC
Product Finish:
Aluminum
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Mounting Method:
Wall
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

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    Norton Rixson RIX-998M 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

    1) Will the Norton Rixson 998M door holder release the door automatically if the fire alarm drops power?
    Yes. The 998M is a fail-safe electromagnet: cut the power and the magnet lets go, so the door closes on its own closer. That is how it ties into a fire alarm or smoke detection system, which drops the holding circuit on alarm. The unit is UL-cUL listed for fire door use up to a 3 hour rating, so it can sit on rated corridor and fire separation openings that have to stand open day to day and close on alarm.
    2) What voltage do I need to run a Norton Rixson 998M electromagnetic door holder?
    Tri-volt as standard: 120VAC, 24VAC/DC, or 12VDC, all in the same unit. That means one part number works whether you are feeding it off a 120V branch circuit, a 24V fire alarm panel output, or a 12VDC access control power supply, so you do not have to pick the voltage at order time. Wiring is concealed through the wall, not surface run.
    3) What has to be roughed in behind the wall for a Norton Rixson 998M magnetic door holder?
    A standard 2 x 4 x 1-3/4 inch outlet box in the wall is all the rough-in the 998M needs, with the wiring concealed into it. Once mounted, the unit projects 3-5/8 inches off the finished wall face, so that is the clearance figure to check the swinging door leaf and the armature against when you set the mounting height and location.
    4) My door does not reach the wall where the 998M mounts. What are my options?
    The 998M holds at a fixed 3-5/8 inch projection from the wall, so if the open door leaf stops short of the armature you have a gap to close. Norton Rixson makes extension hardware for exactly that: an armature extension base adding 1-1/2 inches on the door side, and a wall extension kit adding 1-1/2 inches on the wall side. Measure the actual open-door standoff at the holder height first, then add the extension that makes up the difference. If the gap is larger than a floor mounted holder would leave, a floor unit is the better answer than stacking wall extensions.
    5) Is 25 to 40 pounds of holding force enough for a heavy commercial fire door?
    For most rated corridor doors on a standard closer, yes, the 998M's 25 to 40 lbs standard holding force is the normal range. Where you run into trouble is a heavy leaf, a high closer spring setting, or a door in a stair or vestibule pulling under stack pressure, since the closer and the air both work against the magnet. For those, the 998M is available with an optional 50 to 55 lbs holding force. The practical check: if the closer is set to a size that needs more than 40 lbs to overcome, specify the higher force version.
    6) Does the Norton Rixson 998M meet the ANSI grade our specification calls for on commercial openings?
    The 998M is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.15 at Grade 1, which is the standard covering release devices for holding open doors and the top grade within it. Combined with the UL-cUL fire listing up to 3 hours, that is what a facility spec normally asks for on rated corridor and fire separation doors in healthcare, education, and government buildings.
    7) Do I have to order the Norton Rixson 998M by hand, left or right?
    No handing to specify. The 998M is non-handed, so the same unit works on a left or right swing opening. It is a wall mounted magnet and a door mounted armature, and neither one cares which way the leaf swings. What you do specify is finish and holding force.
    8) What finishes does the Norton Rixson 998M magnetic door holder come in, and can I match the closers already in the building?
    Five finishes: 689 aluminum, 690 dark bronze, 691 light bronze, 693 flat black, and 696 satin brass painted. Those are the same painted architectural finish numbers used across Norton and Rixson door control hardware, so a building already standardized on 689 or 690 closers can carry the same number through to the holders. Order every opening in one finish code and they match across the fleet.
    9) Should I use a wall mounted magnetic holder like the 998M or a floor mounted one?
    Pick by where the open door lands. A wall unit like the 998M catches the leaf against the wall behind it and needs a 2 x 4 x 1-3/4 inch outlet box roughed into that wall at holder height, with the magnet sitting 3-5/8 inches proud. It is the cleaner install when the door swings back flat to a solid wall and you can get conduit into it. Go to a floor mounted holder when the door opens into a space with no wall behind it, when the wall is glass or a partition that cannot take the box, or when the standoff is bigger than an extension kit will bridge.
    10) Can I use the 998M as a plain door stop on a non-rated door?
    It is not a door stop. The 998M is an electrified holder, so it needs a power feed at all times to hold anything, and it only holds where the door is also on a closer that returns it. On a non-rated opening you can still use it to legitimately hold a door open on a magnet tied to the alarm system, but if all you want is to stop the leaf hitting the wall, a mechanical wall stop is the part, not this. The 998M earns its cost on rated openings that have to stand open and release on alarm.
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    Does the Norton Rixson RIX-998M 689 come with a warranty?
    Absolutely. The Norton Rixson RIX-998M 689 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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