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PDQ 3100 Series Grade 1 Light Commercial Door Closer

PDQ 3100 Series Grade 1 Light Commercial Door Closer

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PDQ 3100 Series Grade 1 Light Commercial Door Closer

3100 Series Grade 1 Light Duty Surface Door Closer

The PDQ 3100 Series is a light duty surface door closer certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, built for moderate traffic interior doors in offices and retail spaces. It has a high strength cast aluminum alloy body with separate hydraulic backcheck and hydraulic controlled closing as standard, and an optional streamline plastic cover helps it blend into commercial interiors.

The 3100 is adjustable from size 3 to 6, while the 3101 is adjustable from BF to size 4. A common 9-1/16" x 3/4" mounting hole pattern retrofits Accentra (Yale) 50 and Norton 1600 closers, and the closer is tri-packed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm installations.

Key Features

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
  • High strength cast aluminum alloy body
  • Separate hydraulic backcheck and hydraulic controlled closing standard
  • Adjustable spring size: 3100 sizes 3 to 6, 3101 sizes BF to 4
  • Tri-packed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm mounting; sex nuts and bolts and screws for wood and metal doors and frames included
  • Retrofits the Accentra (Yale) 50 and Norton 1600 mounting hole pattern
  • UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors up to and including 3 hours; ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1 compliant
  • Twenty-five (25) year limited warranty

Technical Specifications

  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Fire Rated: Yes
  • Warranty: 25-year limited
  • ANSI Standard: A156.4 Grade 1
  • Fire Rating: UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours
  • Body: High strength aluminum alloy
  • Size: 3100 = adjustable 3-6; 3101 = adjustable BF-4
  • Top jamb reveal: Maximum 3-11/16"
  • Adjustment: Separate hydraulic backcheck standard; hydraulic controlled closing standard; no delayed action option
  • Mounting: Common 9-1/16" x 3/4" hole pattern retrofits Accentra (Yale) 50, Norton 1600; tri-packed; sex nuts/bolts and screws included; self drilling self tapping screws standard
  • Cover: Streamline plastic cover optional (SV); included on TA/TAHO
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 3100

Available Options

  • Finish: 689 - Aluminum, 693 - Black, 695 - Duro Bronze, 696 - Gold
  • Closer Size: Adjustable Size 3-6, Adjustable Size BF-4 (Barrier Free)
  • Arm Type: Tri-Pack (Regular/Top Jamb/Parallel Arm), Hold Open, Tri-Pack, Door Saver Arm (Parallel Stop), Door Saver Hold Open Arm, Door Saver w/Spring Cushion Stop, Door Saver Hold Open w/Spring Cushion Stop, Pivot Stop Arm, Track Arm, Track Arm Hold Open
  • Also selected when ordering: Backcheck, Streamline Plastic Cover, Back Plate, Blade Stop Spacer, Top Jamb Drop Plate, Narrow Frame Bracket (Parallel Arm NHO Bracket), Self Drilling Self Tapping Screws

Each configuration has its own PDQ part number, for example 3100BCPA689.

Certifications

  • UL 3-hour fire doors
  • ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
  • ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1
  • TAA compliant

Typical Applications

  • Moderate traffic interior doors
  • Offices
  • Retail spaces

Frequently Asked Questions

When is a light duty closer like the 3100 appropriate?
The 3100 is designed for moderate traffic interior doors in offices and retail spaces. For high-traffic entrances, exterior doors or heavier daily cycling, PDQ points to its standard duty 5300 and 5500 or heavy duty 5100 closers.

What is the difference between the 3100 and 3101?
The 3100 is adjustable from size 3 through 6, while the 3101 is adjustable from BF to size 4. Both are Grade 1 certified and share the same aluminum alloy body.

Is the 3100 closer UL fire rated?
Yes. The 3100 is UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours, and complies with ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1.

Product Specs

Department:
Door Hardware
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closer
Product Category:
Door Closers
Product Model:
3100
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Series:
3100 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Warranty:
25-year limited
Tags:
pdq 3100, 3100 pdq, 3100
Subcategory:
Door Closers
Duty Level:
Light Duty
Fire Rated:
Yes

PDQ 3100BCPA689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the PDQ 3100 closer replace an existing Yale 50 or Norton 1600 without drilling new holes?
Yes. The PDQ 3100 uses a common 9-1/16 inch x 3/4 inch mounting hole pattern that retrofits the Accentra (Yale) 50 and Norton 1600 patterns, so you can reuse the existing prep on the door or frame. That makes it a straightforward swap on buildings already standardized on either of those closers.
2) Is the PDQ 3100 door closer OK to use on a fire-rated door?
It is. The 3100 is UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours, and it also complies with ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1 for opening force on accessible routes. Note that hold-open arms are offered on this closer, and a plain mechanical hold open is not permitted on a labeled fire door, so order a non-hold-open arm for fire door openings.
3) Should I order the 3100 or the 3101 size range?
It depends on the door width and whether the opening has to meet barrier-free opening force. The 3100 is spring adjustable from size 3 through 6, which covers wider and heavier interior doors. The 3101 adjusts from BF (barrier free) up to size 4, which is what you want where reduced opening force is required, such as accessible restroom or corridor doors. Both are the same Grade 1 aluminum alloy body.
4) Is a light duty closer like the PDQ 3100 enough for a building entrance?
No. The 3100 is a light duty closer intended for moderate traffic interior doors in offices and retail. For exterior doors, main entrances, or openings that cycle heavily all day, step up to PDQ's standard duty 5300 or 5500, or the heavy duty 5100.
5) Do I need to order a separate closer for left hand and right hand doors?
No. The 3100 is non-handed, so one closer covers either swing. It ships tri-packed with the brackets and shoe for regular arm, top jamb, and parallel arm mounting, so the same box also handles pull-side or push-side installation.
6) Can the PDQ 3100 be top jamb mounted on a narrow frame with a deep reveal?
Top jamb mounting is supported, up to a maximum 3-11/16 inch reveal. Past that the arm geometry will not work and you should mount parallel arm instead. If the frame face is too shallow to pick up the shoe, the DPTJ top jamb drop plate is available, and the NFB narrow frame bracket covers narrow-frame parallel arm non-hold-open installs.
7) What mounting hardware comes with the PDQ 3100, and what do I still have to order?
Fasteners are covered: sex nuts and bolts plus screws for both wood and metal doors and frames are included, and self drilling self tapping screws are standard. What you add depending on the opening are accessories like a back plate (BP), blade stop spacer (BS), top jamb drop plate (DPTJ), narrow frame bracket for a parallel arm non-hold-open install (NFB), and the SV streamline plastic cover if you want the closer body concealed.
8) Which 3100 arm should I pick if the door has no wall stop?
Use one of the Door Saver arms. The Door Saver Arm (Parallel Stop) builds the stop into the arm, and the Door Saver w/Spring Cushion Stop adds a cushioned stop for doors that get pushed hard. Both are also offered in hold open versions. If you want the door controlled through its full swing with the arm out of reach, the Track Arm and Track Arm Hold Open are available, and a Pivot Stop Arm is offered as well. On openings that already have a floor or wall stop, the standard Tri-Pack arm is the normal choice.
9) Can the closing speed and backcheck be adjusted on the PDQ 3100?
Hydraulic controlled closing and a separate hydraulic backcheck are both standard, so you can tune closing and cushion the opening swing to protect the door and frame. There is no delayed action option on this series, so if the opening needs a slow initial delay (common on accessible or healthcare doors), specify a closer that offers delayed action instead.
10) How do I write up a PDQ 3100 part number for a submittal?
Build it from the series, options, arm, and finish. A backcheck parallel arm closer in aluminum, for example, is 3100BCPA689. Spring range comes from the base model (3100 for sizes 3-6, 3101 for BF-4), then the arm type, then any accessory suffixes such as SV, BP, BS, DPTJ, NFB or SDST, with the finish number last.
11) Does the PDQ 3100 meet Grade 1 and TAA requirements for a government or institutional spec?
Yes. The 3100 is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors up to 3 hours, compliant with ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1, and TAA compliant. Body is high strength cast aluminum alloy. Full submittal and brochure PDFs are available for the series if your spec package needs them.
12) What finishes does the PDQ 3100 closer come in, and will it match other hardware in the building?
Four finishes: 689 aluminum, 693 black, 695 duro bronze, and 696 gold. 689 and 693 are the usual matches for aluminum storefront and dark painted hollow metal openings. If you want the closer body hidden for a cleaner look in a finished office or retail space, add the SV streamline plastic cover; it is included on the TA and TAHO track arm configurations.
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Does the PDQ 3100BCPA689 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The PDQ 3100BCPA689 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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