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Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 Series Electrified Door Holder with Fire Safety Integration

Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 Series Electrified Door Holder with Fire Safety Integration

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Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 Series Electrified Door Holder with Fire Safety Integration

Professional Fire/Life-Safety Door Control Solution

The Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 Series electrified door holder provides reliable single-point hold open functionality for doors 2' 8" x 4' 0" with 25-35 lbs. holding force. This surface-mounted, non-handed unit holds doors open at 85° - 110° and automatically releases when activated by fire alarm systems. UL-cUL fire-rated up to 3 hours for comprehensive fire/life-safety protection.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Size Compatibility: Designed for doors 2' 8" x 4' 0" with precise hold open positioning from 85° to 110° for versatile installation requirements.
  • Reliable Holding Force: 25-35 lbs. holding capacity provides secure door positioning while allowing easy manual release when needed.
  • Fire Safety Integration: Automatically releases and allows doors to close when activated by fire alarm systems for critical life-safety protection.
  • Flexible Installation Options: Surface-mounted design with push or pull side mounting capability and surface or concealed wiring options for various architectural requirements.
  • Low Ceiling Applications: Ideal for installations with limited ceiling clearance where traditional overhead door control solutions may not fit.
  • UL Fire Rating: UL-cUL certified fire-rated up to 3 hours ensuring compliance with fire safety codes and regulations.
  • Non-Handed Design: Universal configuration eliminates handing concerns and simplifies inventory management and installation planning.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2-year limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Hold Open Feature: Yes
  • Holding Force: 35
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Power Operators
  • Product Type: Low Energy Operators
  • Series: Checkmate 99 Series
  • Subcategory: Surface Closers
  • Warranty: 2 Year Limited

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements and confirm fire alarm system integration capabilities before beginning installation.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit on the push or pull side of the door ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams using surface or concealed wiring methods. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings and integrate with fire alarm system per application requirements for automatic release functionality.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal hold open operation at specified angles, manual release, and automatic release when fire alarm is activated.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Fire Safety Systems
  • Educational Facility Emergency Egress
  • Healthcare Institution Life Safety Compliance
  • Retail Establishment Fire Protection
  • Industrial Facility Safety Systems
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Fire Safety
  • Government Building Emergency Systems

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 Series electrified door holders deliver professional-grade fire/life-safety performance with UL-cUL fire rating up to 3 hours and reliable 25-35 lbs. holding force. Backed by a 2-year limited warranty and designed for demanding commercial applications where dependable fire safety integration is essential. Engineered for low ceiling clearance installations where traditional overhead solutions cannot be accommodated.

Product Specs

Series:
Checkmate 99 Series
Warranty:
2 Year Limited
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Electromagnetic Door Holder / Releases
Product Type:
Electrified Door Closers
Subcategory:
Electromechanical Closers & Holders
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Holding Force:
35
Hold Open Feature:
Yes
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Norton Rixson 99-726 24V 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 door holder release automatically when the fire alarm goes off?
That's what it's built for. The Checkmate 99 electrified holder keeps the door open under normal conditions and drops the door as soon as the fire alarm system signals it, letting the closer swing it shut. It's UL-cUL fire rated up to 3 hours. Wire it to the alarm panel or a listed release circuit, then test the release as part of commissioning, because a hold-open that doesn't drop on alarm is a code violation on a fire door opening.
2) Do I have to order the Checkmate 99 handed for a left or right hand door?
No handing to specify. The Checkmate 99 is a non-handed unit, so one part number covers left and right hand openings. What you do have to pick is the mounting side, push or pull, along with voltage and finish. For a facility standardizing across many doors, non-handed means one stocked configuration instead of two.
3) What voltage does the Checkmate 99 electrified door holder run on?
Two choices, 120VAC and 24VDC, and you specify one when you order. Take 120VAC when you're running line voltage to the holder directly. Take 24VDC when the release is being fed from the fire alarm panel's low-voltage supply or an existing 24V power supply, which is the more common arrangement on an addressable alarm system. Both voltages are offered across every finish.
4) Is the Checkmate 99 a door closer, or do I need a separate closer on the door?
It's a holder and release, not a closer. The Checkmate 99 holds the leaf open and lets go on alarm; something else has to close the door and latch it. Budget a surface closer on the same opening. If you'd rather have one unit doing both jobs, an electromechanical closer-holder covers it: the Sargent 2409 is a Grade 1 heavy duty single point hold open closer, and the Sargent 2300 is the multi-point version of the same idea.
5) I need the door to hold open at more than one angle - what should I use instead of a Checkmate 99?
Use the Sargent 2300 Fire Guard electromechanical multi-point hold open door closer. The 2300 Series is a multi-point hold open unit, Grade 1 heavy duty, so the door can be held at a range of positions rather than one fixed stop. The Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 is a single-point holder set for 85 to 110 degrees, which suits an opening where the door always parks in the same place, such as a corridor door held flat to the wall. If the hold angle changes with furniture layout, cart traffic, or a wall that is not where the 85 to 110 degree window lands, the multi-point 2300 is the one to spec.
6) What holds open a double egress pair on fire alarm release?
The Sargent 351EHTD electromechanical double egress door closer-holder with fire-rated hold open is built for that opening. Double egress pairs swing in opposite directions, and the 351EHTD is a Grade 1 heavy duty closer-holder specified for that arrangement. The Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 is a non-handed surface holder mounted push side or pull side on a single leaf, so on a double egress pair you are looking at a separate unit per leaf plus the existing closers. Cross-corridor smoke barrier pairs in healthcare are the usual place this decision comes up.
7) Can I mount the Checkmate 99 on the pull side of the door, and does the wiring have to be surface run?
Push side and pull side are both orderable, so the mounting side is a specification, not a field decision. Wiring can be run surface or concealed. Concealed keeps the run out of sight where the wall or frame allows it to be fished; surface is the retrofit answer when you're adding a holder to an existing opening and can't open the wall. Decide push or pull before you order, since it's an option on the part.
8) I have low ceiling clearance above the door. Will an overhead hold-open work there?
That's the case the Checkmate 99 is aimed at. It's a surface-mounted holder for installations where there isn't the clearance overhead for a conventional overhead door control. Mounting side is your choice of push or pull, so you can put it on whichever face has room for the unit and the wiring access.
9) Can a Checkmate 99 be used on a double egress or cross-corridor pair?
The Checkmate 99 is a single-point holder specified for a door 2 feet 8 inches by 4 feet 0 inches, so it holds one leaf. On a pair you'd be running one unit per leaf, and each needs its own release wiring. For a double egress opening specifically, the Sargent 351EHTD is an electromechanical double egress closer-holder with fire-rated hold open, built for that condition rather than adapted to it.
10) Is the Checkmate 99 rated for a 3 hour fire door, and can I use it in a hospital or school corridor?
UL-cUL fire rated up to 3 hours, and it's a commercial-rated unit. That covers it for the corridor and stair openings where hold-opens get specified in healthcare, education, and government facilities, provided it's tied into the building's fire alarm so the door releases on alarm. The commercial rating and the non-handed build are what make it practical to standardize on across a facility.
11) Can a Sargent 2409 replace a Checkmate 99 on a door that already has a closer?
Not as a straight swap. The Sargent 2409 is an electromechanical hold open door closer, so installing it means removing the existing closer and replacing it with the 2409 body, and the new closer has to be sized and adjusted for that door. The Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 mounts as a hold open device alongside whatever closer is already on the leaf, push side or pull side, in a non-handed configuration. For a retrofit where the goal is to add fire alarm release to doors that already close correctly, the Checkmate 99 keeps the existing closer in service; the 2409 is the choice when the closer is being replaced anyway.
12) The ceiling clearance above the door is too tight for an overhead closer-holder - what are the options?
The Norton Rixson Checkmate 99 is designed for exactly that condition; it is a surface-mounted holder for installations with limited ceiling clearance where an overhead unit does not fit, and it takes 120VAC or 24VDC with surface or concealed wiring. The Sargent alternatives in this class, the 2300 multi-point and the 2409 single point, are electromechanical door closers, which means an overhead closer body and arm above the opening. Where the head clearance rules that out, the Checkmate 99 holder plus the door's existing closer is the arrangement that fits.
13) What finishes does the Checkmate 99 come in to match the rest of my hardware?
Six finishes: 689 aluminum, 690 dark bronze, 691 light bronze, 696 satin brass painted, BSP black suede powder, and WSP white suede powder. Every one of those is available in both 120VAC and 24VDC and on both push side and pull side mounting, so matching a corridor of existing doors doesn't force you off the voltage or mounting side you need. 689 and 690 are the two that line up with most standard aluminum and dark bronze door hardware already in commercial buildings.
14) Can staff still pull the door shut by hand while the Checkmate 99 is holding it?
Yes. At 25 to 35 lbs of holding force the magnet gives up to a firm pull, so a door can be closed manually without cutting power or waiting on an alarm. That matters for a property manager whose staff close corridor doors at night, and it means a stuck-open door isn't a service call. The alarm release is separate and automatic on top of that.
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