Norton Rixson F519 Fire Rated Pocket Pivot with 3-Hour Rating and Heavy-Duty Steel Construction
Professional Fire-Rated Pivot Solution for Pocket Door Applications
The Norton Rixson F519 is a full-mortise, non-handed pocket pivot engineered for commercial fire-rated door assemblies. This heavy-duty steel pivot with ball bearings allows doors to swing 90° and is UL listed for all labeled pocket fire-door assemblies up to and including 3 hours. Designed for doors 60" to 90" in height with minimum three pivots per door, with additional pivots required every 30" of door height beyond 90".
Professional Features & Benefits
- Fire Rating Compliance: UL listed for all labeled pocket fire-door assemblies up to and including 3 hours for critical life safety applications.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Heavy-duty steel pivot with ball bearings provides exceptional durability and smooth operation for commercial applications.
- Full Mortise Design: Full-mortise, non-handed pivot installation accommodates pocket door applications with professional-grade mounting.
- 90-Degree Swing Capability: Allows doors to swing 90° for optimal clearance and accessibility in pocket door configurations.
- Engineered Load Distribution: Minimum three pocket pivots per door with additional pivots required every 30" (762mm) of door height beyond 90" (2286mm) ensures proper load management.
- Complete Hardware Package: Furnished with wood and machine screws for comprehensive installation requirements.
- Manufacturer Warranty: 2-year limited warranty for added confidence and protection.
Technical Specifications
- Application: Heavy-Duty, Fire-Rated
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Department: Door Hardware
- Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
- Duty Level: Heavy Duty
- Electronic: No
- Fasteners: Torx Screws Optional
- Fire Rated Time: 3 hours
- Fire Rating: Yes
- Mounting Method: Offset
- Pivot Type: Top & Bottom
- Product Attribute: Pivots
- Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Subgroup: Pivots and Pivot Sets
- Product Substrate: Steel
- Product Type: Intermediate Pivots - Offset
- Series: F519 Series
- Subcategory: Pocket Pivots
- Warranty: 2 Year Limited
Installation & Operation
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, pocket door construction, and proper door height measurements for pivot quantity determination.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for full-mortise installation.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for offset hung mounting.
- Install minimum three pocket pivots per door, with additional pivots required for every 30" of door height beyond 90", securing all mounting hardware per manufacturer torque specifications.
- Adjust operational components for proper alignment and smooth 90° swing operation throughout the full range of motion.
- 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
- Fire-Rated Commercial Building Assemblies
- Healthcare Facility Pocket Door Systems
- Educational Institution Fire-Rated Doors
- Multi-Tenant Residential Fire Assemblies
- Government and Municipal Building Compliance
- Industrial Facility Fire-Rated Partitions
- Hotel and Hospitality Fire-Rated Applications
Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?
Norton Rixson F519 pocket pivots deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty steel construction and ball bearing operation engineered for demanding commercial fire-rated applications. UL listed for 3-hour fire-rated assemblies with 2-year limited warranty coverage. Designed specifically for pocket door applications where fire safety compliance and dependable performance are essential.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Series:
- F519 Series
- Duty Level:
- Heavy Duty
- Warranty:
- 2 Year Limited
- Product Group:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Subgroup:
- Pivots and Pivot Sets
- Product Type:
- Pocket Pivots
- Subcategory:
- Pocket Pivots
- Fasteners:
- Torx Screws Optional
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Electronic:
- No
- Fire Rated Time:
- 3 hours
- Pivot Type:
- Top & Bottom
- Mounting Method:
- Offset
- Application:
- Heavy-Duty, Fire-Rated
- Product Attribute:
- Pivots
- Door Hand Direction:
- Non-Handed
- Fire Rating:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Substrate:
- Steel
- Department:
- Door Hardware