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PDQ 5100 Series Grade 1 Institutional Door Closer

PDQ 5100 Series Grade 1 Institutional Door Closer

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PDQ 5100 Series Grade 1 Institutional Door Closer

Grade 1 Heavy Duty Surface Mounted Door Closer

The PDQ 5100 Series is a heavy duty surface door closer for high-traffic areas in commercial buildings. It has a high strength cast aluminum alloy body, a 1-1/2" diameter hardened steel pinion and adjustable spring size 1 through 6.

Closing is hydraulically controlled, with separate hydraulic backcheck standard and optional delayed action. The 5100 is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours, and backed by a twenty-five (25) year limited warranty.

Key Features

  • High strength aluminum alloy body with 1-1/2" (38mm) hardened steel pinion
  • Adjustable spring size 1 through 6
  • Hydraulic controlled closing with separate hydraulic backcheck standard; optional delayed action
  • Tri-packed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm installations, with sex nuts and bolts and self drilling, self tapping screws included
  • Arm options include parallel arm, hold open, door saver (parallel arm stop), spring cushion stop, track, extra duty parallel and pivot stop arms
  • Full plastic cover standard, optional full metal cover
  • UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors up to 3 hours; ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1; TAA 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
  • Pinion: 1-1/2" (38mm) diameter hardened steel
  • Size: Adjustable 1 through 6
  • Top jamb reveal: Maximum 4"
  • Adjustment: Hydraulic controlled closing; separate hydraulic backcheck standard; optional delayed action
  • Mounting: Tri-packed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm; sex nuts/bolts and screws included; self drilling self tapping screws standard
  • Cover: Full plastic cover standard, optional full metal cover
  • Hold open: Hold open (HO) not permitted on labeled fire doors
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 5100

Available Options

  • Finish: 605 - Bright Brass, 626 - Satin Chrome, 689 - Aluminum, 693 - Black, 695 - Duro Bronze, 696 - Gold
  • Arm Type: Tri-Pack (Regular/Top Jamb/Parallel Arm), Hold Open, Tri-Pack, Door Saver Arm (Parallel Stop), Door Saver Hold Open Arm, Extra Duty Parallel Arm, Extra Duty Parallel Arm Hold Open, Door Saver w/Spring Cushion Stop, Door Saver Hold Open w/Spring Cushion Stop, Track Arm, Track Arm Hold Open, Pivot Stop Arm
  • Also selected when ordering: Delayed Action, Backcheck, Back Plate, Blade Stop Spacer, Parallel Arm Drop Plate, Top Jamb Drop Plate, Full Metal Cover (specify hand), Narrow Frame Bracket (Parallel Arm NHO Bracket), Self Drilling Self Tapping Screws

Each configuration has its own PDQ part number, for example 5101BCPA605.

Certifications

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

Typical Applications

  • High-traffic commercial doors
  • Offices and retail
  • Schools and institutional buildings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 5100 enough, or is an extra heavy duty closer like the 7100 needed?
The 5100 suits most commercial exterior and interior doors, such as offices, retail, schools and general institutional traffic. PDQ recommends the cast iron 7100 for the largest, heaviest doors or the highest-abuse, highest-cycle entrances.

Is the 5100 rated for fire doors?
Yes. The 5100 is UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours. Hold open arms are not permitted on labeled fire doors.

What does the backcheck do?
The separate hydraulic backcheck cushions the door before it reaches full swing, helping protect walls, doors and frames from damage.

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:
5100
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Series:
5100 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Warranty:
25-year limited
Tags:
pdq 5100, 5100 pdq, 5100
Subcategory:
Door Closers
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Fire Rated:
Yes

PDQ 5101BCPA689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the PDQ 5100 door closer work on a labeled fire door?
Yes. The 5100 Series is UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours. One restriction matters on the order: hold open arms are not permitted on labeled fire doors, so skip the HO, Door Saver Hold Open, Extra Duty Parallel Hold Open and Track Arm Hold Open options on a fire opening and take a non-hold-open arm instead.
2) Do I need to order a left or right hand PDQ 5100 closer?
The 5100 closer body itself is non-handed, and it ships tri-packed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm mounting, so one unit covers either hand and three mounting positions. Handing only comes up on one option: the full metal cover is handed, ordered as FCMLH for left hand or FCMRH for right hand.
3) Can one PDQ 5100 closer cover both a light interior office door and a wide exterior entrance?
Within reason, yes. The 5100 has an adjustable spring size 1 through 6, so the same closer can be dialed down for a narrow interior door or up for a heavier exterior opening instead of stocking separate fixed sizes. That is what makes it practical for a property manager standardizing a building on one model. For the largest, heaviest doors or the highest-abuse entrances, PDQ points to the cast iron 7100 instead.
4) What is the maximum top jamb reveal for the PDQ 5100?
Top jamb mounting is good to a maximum 4 inch reveal on the 5100. If your frame reveal is deeper than that, top jamb mounting is out and you should plan on parallel arm mounting on the pull side face of the door, which the tri-pack already supports. A DPTJ top jamb drop plate is available where the frame face does not give you enough flat mounting area.
5) Which arm should I pick for the PDQ 5100 if the door has no wall stop?
Use a stop arm so the closer takes the overswing instead of the door hardware. The 5100 offers the Door Saver Arm (parallel arm stop), Door Saver w/Spring Cushion Stop and Door Saver Hold Open w/Spring Cushion Stop, plus a Pivot Stop Arm. The spring cushion versions absorb the hit rather than stopping dead, which is the usual choice on abusive openings. Note that a stop arm is not a substitute for a floor or wall stop on every spec, but it is what protects the door where none exists.
6) Does the PDQ 5100 closer have delayed action, and when do I need it?
Delayed action is an option, not standard. Order suffix 41 for delayed action (in addition to backcheck) or 01 for non-delayed. Delay holds the door near full open for a few seconds before the closing cycle starts, which is what you want on accessible entrances, healthcare doors and anywhere people are pushing carts or wheelchairs through. Separate hydraulic backcheck is standard on every 5100 regardless.
7) What mounting hardware comes with the PDQ 5100, and do I need anything else?
Each 5100 is tri-packed and includes sex nuts and bolts plus self drilling, self tapping screws, so a standard wood or hollow metal door install is covered out of the box. What you may still need depends on the opening: BP back plate where the door face lacks reinforcement, BS blade stop spacer on a frame with a blade stop, DPPA or DPTJ drop plates where there is not enough flat mounting surface, and NFB narrow frame bracket for parallel arm mounting on a narrow frame. SDST screws can also be added as a separate line.
8) Is the PDQ 5100 a Grade 1 closer I can put on an institutional spec?
It is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 and classed heavy duty, with a high strength cast aluminum alloy body and a 1-1/2 inch (38mm) diameter hardened steel pinion. It is also TAA compliant, which matters on federal and government-funded procurement.
9) What is the difference between a track arm and a parallel arm on the PDQ 5100?
A parallel arm folds back against the door face on the pull side and gives you the most power and the stop and hold-open options. A Track Arm runs in a slide track and sits tighter and lower profile against the door, which is what people specify where the projecting arm would be vandalized or is visually objectionable. The 5100 offers Track Arm and Track Arm Hold Open; the standard tri-pack covers regular, top jamb and parallel arm mounting.
10) How do I write the PDQ 5100 part number for the configuration I want?
The PDQ number strings the options together after the 5100 base. For example 5101BCPA605 is a 5100 with 01 non-delayed action, BC backcheck, PA parallel arm, in 605 bright brass. Swap 01 for 41 if you want delayed action, change the arm code, and change the trailing finish number to one of 605, 626, 689, 693, 695 or 696. Accessories such as BP, BS, DPPA, DPTJ, NFB and the handed metal cover are called out in addition.
11) My doors keep slamming into the wall at full swing. Will the PDQ 5100 stop that?
The 5100 includes separate hydraulic backcheck as standard, which cushions the door before it reaches full swing and takes the shock off the wall, door and frame. For a mechanical limit as well, pair it with a Door Saver (parallel arm stop) or a spring cushion stop arm. On high-abuse openings the Extra Duty Parallel Arm is the option to specify.
12) Can I get the PDQ 5100 in a metal cover to match the other hardware?
Yes. A full plastic cover is standard and a full metal cover is optional, ordered as FCMLH or FCMRH since it is handed. Six finishes are offered across the series: 605 bright brass, 626 satin chrome, 689 aluminum, 693 black, 695 duro bronze and 696 gold, so you can match existing openings rather than mixing covers.
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Does the PDQ 5101BCPA689 come with a warranty?
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