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PDQ 5500 Series Grade 1 Commercial Door Closer, Full Cover

PDQ 5500 Series Grade 1 Commercial Door Closer, Full Cover

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PDQ 5500 Series Grade 1 Commercial Door Closer, Full Cover

Grade 1 Commercial Door Closer with Full Cover

The PDQ 5500 is an ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 door closer for high-traffic commercial doors. It has a cast high strength aluminum alloy body and a full plastic cover that is field reversible.

Its 12" x 3/4" mounting hole pattern retrofits Norton 8300/8500 and Yale 3300/3500 closers. The 5500 is UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours and carries a 25-year limited warranty.

Key Features

  • Cast high strength aluminum alloy body with a full, field reversible plastic cover
  • Spring power adjustable from BF through size 6
  • Hydraulic controlled closing with separate hydraulic backcheck standard and optional adjustable delayed action
  • Tri-packed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm mounting, with sex nuts and bolts and screws for wood or metal doors and frames
  • 12" x 3/4" hole pattern retrofits Norton 8300/8500 and Yale 3300/3500 closers
  • UL listed for fire doors up to 3 hours; ADA and ICC/ANSI 117.1 compliant; TAA compliant

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: Cast high strength aluminum alloy
  • Size: Adjustable BF through 6
  • Top jamb reveal: Maximum 4"
  • Adjustment: Hydraulic controlled closing; separate hydraulic backcheck standard; optional adjustable delayed action
  • Retrofit: 12" x 3/4" mounting hole pattern retrofits Norton 8300/8500 and Accentra (Yale) 3300/3500
  • 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 (field reversible)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 5500

Available Options

  • Finish: 605 - Bright Brass, 625 - Bright 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, Narrow Frame Bracket (Parallel Arm NHO Bracket), Self Drilling Self Tapping Screws

Each configuration has its own PDQ part number, for example 5501BCPA605.

Certifications

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

Typical Applications

  • Main entries
  • Corridors
  • Public-facing commercial doors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the PDQ 5500 and 5300 door closers?
The 5500 uses a full plastic cover (field reversible) that encloses the closer body, while the 5300 uses a slimmer streamline cover. Both are ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 with a BF through 6 spring range.

Can the PDQ 5500 replace a Norton or Yale closer?
Yes. The 5500 shares the 12" x 3/4" mounting hole pattern used by Norton 8300/8500 and Yale 3300/3500 closers, so it can typically be installed without drilling new holes.

Is the PDQ 5500 fire rated?
Yes. The 5500 is UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours, and it meets ADA and ICC/ANSI 117.1 requirements.

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:
5500
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Series:
5500 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Warranty:
25-year limited
Tags:
pdq 5500, 5500 pdq, 5500
Subcategory:
Door Closers
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Fire Rated:
Yes

PDQ 5501BCPA689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can a PDQ 5500 closer replace an existing Norton 8300/8500 or Yale 3300/3500 without drilling new holes?
Yes. The PDQ 5500 uses the same 12 x 3/4 inch mounting hole pattern as Norton 8300/8500 and Yale (Accentra) 3300/3500 closers, so in most cases it mounts on the existing prep. Worth checking the mounting location on the door first, since the 5500 ships tri-packed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm, so whichever way the old closer was hung is covered.
2) Do I need to order a separate left-hand and right-hand PDQ 5500 closer?
No. The 5500 is non-handed, and the full plastic cover is field reversible, so one unit works on either hand of door. That makes it practical to stock a single part number for a building rather than splitting inventory by handing.
3) Is the PDQ 5500 door closer approved for use on a labeled fire door?
Yes. The 5500 is UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours, and it is ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1. One caution on stairwell and corridor fire doors: a hold open arm is not permitted on a labeled fire door unless it is a listed closer-holder released by the fire alarm, so for those openings order a non-hold-open arm option such as the Tri-Pack (Regular/Top Jamb/Parallel Arm).
4) Will one PDQ 5500 closer cover both a light interior door and a heavy main entry?
Spring power on the 5500 adjusts from BF (barrier free) through size 6, so the same closer can be dialed down for a light office door or up for a heavy exterior entry. That single adjustable range is why it works as a standardization item across a facility instead of ordering fixed sizes per opening.
5) Which PDQ 5500 arm should I use if there is nothing to stop the door from being thrown open?
Pick one of the stop arms. The Door Saver Arm (Parallel Stop) and Extra Duty Parallel Arm absorb abuse at the arm, the Door Saver w/Spring Cushion Stop adds a cushioned stop at the end of swing, and the Pivot Stop Arm is the other stop option. Hold open versions exist for each of those families. A separate hydraulic backcheck is standard on the 5500, which slows a door being flung open, but backcheck is not a substitute for a stop.
6) Will the PDQ 5500 work top jamb mounted on an aluminum storefront frame?
Top jamb mounting is one of the three mountings in the tri-pack, and the 5500 handles a top jamb reveal up to a maximum of 4 inches. If the frame face is too narrow to take the shoe, add the NFB Narrow Frame Bracket, and a DPTJ Top Jamb Drop Plate is available when the frame face does not give enough room for the closer body. Both are selected when ordering.
7) What accessories do I have to add when ordering a PDQ 5500, and what comes in the box?
The closer ships tri-packed for all three mountings with sex nuts and bolts plus screws for wood or metal doors and frames, and self drilling self tapping screws are standard. Selected separately as needed: BP Back Plate, BS Blade Stop Spacer, DPPA Parallel Arm Drop Plate, DPTJ Top Jamb Drop Plate, NFB Narrow Frame Bracket, and delayed action. Backcheck is already built in.
8) Does the PDQ 5500 meet ADA door opening force requirements?
It is ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1 compliant, and the BF setting in the spring range is the barrier free adjustment used to bring opening force down on accessible interior openings. Set the spring at BF and verify opening force at the door with a gauge after install.
9) What is the difference between the PDQ 5500 and the PDQ 5300?
Cover style. The 5500 carries a full plastic cover that encloses the body and is field reversible; the 5300 uses a slimmer streamline cover. Both are ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 with the same BF through 6 spring range, so the choice is appearance, not performance.
10) Should I order delayed action on a PDQ 5500?
Delayed action holds the door open a few seconds before it begins to close, which helps at doors used by carts, wheelchairs, or hands-full traffic. On the 5500 it is an order option (41 - Delayed Action) added in addition to the standard backcheck; 01 is the non-delayed version. It cannot be added later by a setting, so specify it at order time.
11) When would I choose a track arm over a parallel arm on the PDQ 5500?
A track arm sits tighter to the door face, so it is the pick where the projecting elbow of a standard arm would get grabbed, vandalized, or looks wrong on a clean entry. The 5500 offers Track Arm and Track Arm Hold Open. A parallel arm (including the Extra Duty and Door Saver versions) is the one to use where the opening takes abuse and you want the arm to absorb it.
12) Is the PDQ 5500 TAA compliant for a government job?
Yes, the 5500 is listed as TAA compliant, along with ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 and UL listing for 3-hour labeled fire doors. That combination is what most federal, education, and healthcare specs call for on a commercial surface closer.
13) What finishes does the PDQ 5500 come in to match existing hardware?
Six: 605 Bright Brass, 625 Bright Chrome, 689 Aluminum, 693 Black, 695 Duro Bronze, and 696 Gold. 689 Aluminum and 693 Black are the usual matches for aluminum storefront and painted hollow metal openings.
14) How is a PDQ 5500 part number put together when I write it on a purchase order?
Each configuration gets its own PDQ number combining the model, options, arm and finish, for example 5501BCPA605. Specify the delayed action digit (01 or 41), arm type, finish, and any brackets or plates so the number matches what you actually need.
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Does the PDQ 5501BCPA689 come with a warranty?
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