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Norton Rixson Norton Arms and Arm Assemblies - Parallel Rigid Arm, Hold Open, Left Hand

Norton Rixson Parallel Rigid Arm Assembly with Hold Open - Left Hand

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Norton Rixson Parallel Rigid Arm Assembly with Hold Open - Left Hand

Professional Door Closer Arm Assembly for Commercial Applications

The Norton Rixson Parallel Rigid Arm Assembly with Hold Open functionality provides reliable door control for left-hand door installations in commercial and institutional environments. This durable assembly allows doors to remain open at a fixed angle while delivering controlled, consistent closing when released. Constructed from high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials, this assembly ensures smooth, precise door operation in high-traffic applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Parallel Rigid Arm Design: Provides stable, precise door operation, minimizing wear and ensuring smooth movement throughout the door cycle.
  • Hold Open Functionality: Allows the door to remain open at a fixed angle, providing convenience and accessibility in high-traffic areas.
  • Left Hand Configuration: Specifically engineered for left-hand door installations with proper handing for optimal performance.
  • Durable Construction: Made from high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials for long-lasting performance in demanding commercial environments.
  • Smooth and Controlled Operation: Ensures consistent, reliable door closing and alignment with minimal operational noise.
  • Low Maintenance Design: Requires minimal upkeep while providing dependable performance over extended service life.
  • Compatible Integration: Designed for secure mounting and precise alignment with Norton Rixson door closers.

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 compatibility for this left-hand assembly.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for proper arm alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for secure attachment points.
  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 positioning, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function, hold-open engagement, and controlled closing action. 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 construction engineered for demanding commercial applications. The low-maintenance design provides dependable performance over time, while the precise parallel rigid arm configuration ensures smooth, controlled door operation. Trusted for institutional and commercial installations where consistent door control and 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 PR7701-8L-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Norton Rixson parallel rigid arm with hold open handed, and what does left hand mean for ordering?
Handing matters on this one. The parallel rigid arm assembly with hold open is built specifically for left-hand door installations, so a right-hand opening needs the right-hand version instead. Determine handing from the secure side of the door: if the hinges are on your left and the door swings away from you, that is a left-hand door. Order the wrong hand and the arm will not align to the closer body or the soffit bracket.
2) What does the hold open feature on this Norton Rixson arm actually do on the door?
The arm holds the door open at a fixed angle and releases into a controlled close when the door is pushed past that point. It is a mechanical hold open built into the arm itself, useful on openings where carts, deliveries, or heavy foot traffic need the door to stay put. Note that a mechanical hold open arm is not appropriate on a fire door that must self-close and latch.
3) Will this arm assembly fit any brand of door closer?
No. This parallel rigid arm with hold open is made to mount to Norton Rixson door closers, matching their pinion spline and shoe pattern. It is not a universal arm, so if you are servicing a closer from another manufacturer you need that manufacturer's arm. Confirm the closer series on the body before ordering a replacement arm.
4) I need a push plate to activate an automatic door operator. Is this Norton Rixson part what I want?
No. This is a mechanical closer arm assembly, not an actuator. For a wall or bollard mounted switch that triggers an operator, look at the SDC 480 Series push plate actuators in 18 gauge stainless, the Camden CM-40 4-1/2 inch round or CM-60 6 inch round all-active switches, or the Locknetics PPH-100-PL large round push plate with box. For a vestibule with two doors, the SDC 480V Series uses dual switch activation, and for exterior approach the SDC BP Series bollard posts come in a 42 inch surface mount and 54 inch in-ground version.
5) Is the Norton Rixson parallel rigid arm with hold open the same kind of part as an SDC 480 push plate actuator?
No. The Norton Rixson parallel rigid arm assembly with hold open is a mechanical closer arm that mounts a door closer in the parallel position and holds the door open at a fixed angle until released, and it is handed left. The SDC 480 Series is a push plate actuator built with 18 gauge stainless steel construction - a wall or jamb mounted switch that signals an operator or electric lock. One moves and holds the door leaf, the other is the button a user presses. If the job needs both a closing arm and a touch actuator, they are two separate purchases.
6) For an ADA entrance where users need a large touch target rather than a closer arm, what should be used?
A push plate actuator is the right part for that role. The SDC 480AA Series is a 36 inch by 6 inch Ingress-R.E.X touch panel column for ADA compliant access control, giving a tall strike zone for users approaching at different heights. Camden also offers round switches - the CM-40 Series is a 4-1/2 inch round all-active switch and the CM-60 Series is a 6 inch round all-active switch available wired or with a kinetic wireless transmitter. The Norton Rixson parallel rigid arm with hold open does a different job: it is the closer arm that controls and holds the leaf, not the activation device.
7) What is the difference between a parallel arm and a regular arm on a commercial door closer?
A parallel arm mounts on the pull side of the frame with the arm running roughly parallel to the face of the door when closed, which keeps the hardware tight to the door and out of the traffic path. A regular arm projects out from the frame on the opposite face. Norton Rixson's parallel rigid arm version adds a rigid link rather than a swing arm, giving a firmer connection through the full door cycle. Pick parallel arm mounting where the closer would otherwise project into a corridor or where the door swings out of a room.
8) What is involved in installing this hold open arm, and does it need new door prep?
Installation runs off the manufacturer's template: mark the mounting hole locations on the door and frame, drill and rout as the instructions call for, fasten the arm to the closer and the soffit bracket, then set the hold open position and check the full swing. Verify door thickness, stile width, and that the opening is genuinely left hand before you drill. If you are replacing a like-for-like arm on an existing Norton Rixson closer, the existing prep normally carries over.
9) We want the door to stay open for a set period rather than at a fixed angle - what handles that?
A mechanical hold open arm and a timed release are different mechanisms. The Norton Rixson parallel rigid arm assembly holds the door at a fixed angle until it is pushed out of hold open, with no timing element. If the requirement is a timed dwell, 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, where the delay is built into the actuator circuit rather than the arm.
10) For a vestibule with two doors, is one Norton Rixson hold open arm enough?
Each leaf needs its own closer and arm, and handing is specified per leaf - the Norton Rixson parallel rigid arm assembly with hold open is a left hand part, so an opposite hand leaf takes the opposite hand arm. On the activation side, the SDC 480V Series is a vestibule push plate actuator with dual switch activation, intended for sequencing the two doors of a vestibule from one plate.
11) Is a Locknetics PPH-100 large round push plate an alternative to the Norton Rixson hold open arm?
They are not interchangeable. The Locknetics PPH-100-PL is a large round push plate supplied with a box, in black or aluminum, and it is an activation device wired into a control circuit. The Norton Rixson parallel rigid arm assembly is a purely mechanical hold open closer arm for a left hand door, finished in 689 aluminum. A buyer replacing a worn closer arm wants the Norton Rixson part; a buyer replacing a broken actuator button wants the push plate.
12) Is this Norton Rixson arm assembly suitable for a high traffic commercial opening?
Yes, it is a commercial-duty part. The arm uses high strength, corrosion resistant materials and a low maintenance design, and it is specified for office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, retail, warehouses, multi-tenant residential, and municipal buildings. Property managers standardizing a building on Norton Rixson closers can carry this arm as a service part for left-hand parallel arm openings.
13) What is the option for activating an automatic entrance from a drive-up or open approach instead of a wall plate?
A bollard-mounted actuator handles approaches with no adjacent wall. The SDC BP Series square bollard posts for access control are 6 inch by 6 inch, with the BPS6 surface mount at 42 inches and the BPG6 in-ground at 54 inches. That is a mounting solution for the switch. The Norton Rixson parallel rigid arm with hold open stays at the door itself, mounted parallel to the leaf with the closer.
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