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Sargent 1540 Standard Duty Surface Mount Door Stop/Holder with 110° Opening

Sargent 1540 Standard Duty Surface Mount Door Stop/Holder with 110° Opening

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Sargent 1540 Series Grade 1 Surface Mount Door Stop/Holder with 110° Opening

Professional Surface Mount Door Control Solution

The Sargent 1540 Series Standard Duty Surface Mount Door Stop/Holder provides reliable door control for commercial and institutional applications. Constructed from rugged extruded bronze with Grade 1 ANSI A156.8 compliance, this device offers maximum door opening of 110° and supports doors up to 250 lbs with center hung mounting. Available in three configurations: "F" for friction hold open, "S" for stop only, and "H" for hold open functionality.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Maximum Opening Range: 110° door opening capacity provides optimal access while maintaining controlled operation for high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI A156.8 Grade 1 compliance ensures heavy-duty performance rated for demanding institutional applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Load Capacity: Supports doors up to 250 lbs with center hung mounting for reliable operation under load in commercial applications.
  • Rugged Bronze Construction: Extruded bronze material provides exceptional durability and corrosion resistance for long-term commercial use.
  • Versatile Configuration Options: Three operational types available - friction hold open ("F"), stop only ("S"), and hold open ("H") for application-specific requirements.
  • Enhanced Safety Design: Eliminates unsightly wall stops and dangerous floor stops that can create trip hazards in commercial spaces.
  • ADA Compliance: Meets accessibility requirements for commercial and institutional door applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 15 Year Limited warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

  • ADA Compliant: Yes
  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Cover Type: Dress Cover Plate
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Swing: Double Acting
  • Door Weight: 250 lbs.
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Hang Type: Center Hung
  • Hold Open Feature: No
  • Mounting Detail: Center Hung
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Door Closers - Overhead Concealed
  • Product Type: Overhead Concealed Door Closers
  • Series: 73 Series
  • Spring Type: Adjustable Size
  • Subcategory: Overhead Concealed Closers
  • Traffic Rating: High Traffic
  • Warranty: 15 Year Limited

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, weight capacity up to 250 lbs, and center hung mounting compatibility.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for proper alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for center hung installation.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications using dress cover plate configuration.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, 110° maximum opening range, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. 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

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent 1540 Series door control products deliver professional-grade reliability with rugged extruded bronze construction rated for Grade 1 heavy-duty performance supporting doors up to 250 lbs. The 15 Year Limited warranty demonstrates confidence in long-term durability for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for high-traffic institutional environments where dependable door control and safety are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

Series:
1530 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Type:
Overhead Stops and Holders - Surface Mount
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Overhead Stops and Holders
Subcategory:
Stops and Holders
ADA Compliant:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Mounting Method:
Surface
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent 1546H 26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the F, S and H versions of the Sargent 1540?
Three functions, and you have to pick one at order time. Stop Only just limits the swing, no hold. Friction Type holds the door wherever friction catches it in the track, so it will hold at less than full open and pushes free without a release. Hold and Stop gives a positive hold at the stop point plus the swing limit. For a mechanical room or a stair door you usually want stop only; for a door someone props during deliveries, the hold open version is the one that stops the wood chock.
2) Does an overhead stop replace the door closer?
No. The 1540 is a stop and holder, not a closer. It limits how far the door swings and, in the friction or hold versions, keeps it there. It does not close the door or control the closing speed, so on a door that needs to self-close you install this alongside the closer, not in place of it. On a fire rated opening the closer and positive latching are what carry the rating, and a hold open device is not permitted unless it releases on alarm.
3) What is the closest equivalent to a Sargent 1540 surface overhead stop and holder from another manufacturer?
The Norton Rixson 9ADJ Checkmate is the nearest match. Like the Sargent 1540, it is a heavy duty surface mount door stop and holder rated ANSI Grade 1 with a 110 degree opening. The Sargent 1540 is offered in friction type, hold and stop, and stop only functions, so specify the Rixson equivalent function when you cross it over. Both are surface applied, so the door and frame prep concept is the same overhead arm and track arrangement.
4) What surface overhead stop should I use on an interior door that does not need Grade 1 heavy duty?
The Glynn-Johnson 450 Series is a light to medium duty surface overhead door holder and stop, which suits lower traffic interior openings. The Sargent 1540 is a Grade 1 surface mount stop and holder and is the choice where the opening is specified for Grade 1. The Glynn-Johnson 450 is medium duty, so confirm the door weight and traffic before substituting it into an opening the Sargent 1540 was specified for.
5) I need an overhead stop that does not show on the face of the door - what replaces a surface mount unit?
Look at the ABH 4000 Series or the ABH 4000RA Series. Both are concealed mount overhead door holders and stops in medium duty construction, with the 4000RA adding adjustable opening control. A concealed unit is mortised into the door and frame rather than applied to the surface the way the Sargent 1540 is, so the door has to be prepped for it - it is not a drop-in swap for an opening already cut for a surface device.
6) Can I use an overhead stop instead of a wall stop or floor stop?
That is the main reason people specify the 1540. It mounts on the door and frame at the head, so there is no floor stop to trip over and no wall bumper to hit drywall in a corridor. Where a door swings into open space with no wall behind it, an overhead stop is the only stop that works at all. The tradeoff is that it takes frame prep and a template, where a wall stop is two screws.
7) Does the Sargent 1540 surface mount stop need the door or frame mortised out?
No routing into the door edge. The 1540 is a surface applied device, so the arm and track sit on the face of the door and the frame soffit and fasten through templated holes. That makes it the practical retrofit choice on existing openings where you cannot pull the door to machine it. If you want the hardware hidden, a concealed unit like the ABH 4000 Series concealed mount overhead stop and holder is the alternative, but concealed mounting means prepping the door and frame for the body.
8) What finishes does the Sargent 1540 door stop come in to match the rest of my hardware?
Nine finishes: 10BE dark oxidized satin bronze, 26D satin chromium plated over nickel, BSP black suede powder coat, WSP white suede powder coat, EN sprayed aluminum enamel, EAB sprayed brass enamel, EB sprayed bronze enamel to match dark satin bronze, ED sprayed bronze enamel to match dark statuary bronze, and EP sprayed bronze enamel to match satin bronze. If your building standard is 26D chrome or 10B dark bronze, the 26D and 10BE units line up with the closers and levers already on the openings, and the enamel and powder coat options exist to match painted frames.
9) What else could I use instead of the Sargent 1540 surface overhead stop?
Same-type surface overhead stops from other lines: the Glynn-Johnson 450 Series is a light to medium duty surface overhead holder and stop, the Glynn-Johnson 90 Series is the heavy duty one, and the Norton Rixson 10 Series Checkmate uses a slide track arm. The DORMA 701F is a standard duty surface applied friction stop covering a 21 to 27 inch door opening, so it is a narrower-door friction unit rather than a full width range. Match the duty level to the traffic and the door width bracket to the leaf.
10) Which Sargent 1540 do I order for a 36 inch corridor door that keeps getting propped open?
Take the 32-5/8 to 40 inch door width unit in the Hold and Stop function, and pick the finish to match the existing hardware, usually 26D satin chrome on a corridor. That combination stops the swing and gives a positive hold open so staff stop wedging the leaf. If you would rather the door not stay put on its own, order the same width in Stop Only.
11) Which overhead stop lets me set the hold open point on site instead of at a fixed degree?
The ABH 3300A Series is a surface mount overhead stop and holder with adjustable opening control, and the Norton Rixson 9ADJ Checkmate is a heavy duty adjustable surface mount stop and holder. Both let the opening point be set at install. The Sargent 1540 is built around a 110 degree maximum opening, so where the wall or an adjacent fixture requires the door stopped short of that, the adjustable units are the ones to price.
12) What is the difference between the Sargent 1540 friction type and a dedicated friction stop like the DORMA 701F?
The DORMA 701F is a standard duty surface applied friction stop covering a 21 inch to 27 inch door opening, so it is a single-function friction device sized for one opening range. The Sargent 1540 is offered in friction type as one of three functions alongside hold and stop and stop only, and its door width options span 18-1/2 inch to 25 inch, 25-1/8 inch to 32-1/2 inch, 32-5/8 inch to 40 inch, and 40-1/8 inch to 48 inch. If you are standardizing across doors of differing widths, the wider width coverage matters.
13) My door frame measures about 30 inches - which surface overhead stops cover that width?
The Sargent 1540 covers it with the 25-1/8 inch to 32-1/2 inch door width option, one of four ranges running from 18-1/2 inch up to 48 inch. The ABH 3400 Series is a surface mount overhead stop and holder built for 24 inch to 36 inch door frames, which also brackets that measurement. Measure the door width, not the frame opening, before you pick the Sargent size.
14) Is a slide track overhead stop the same thing as a Sargent 1540?
Not quite. The Norton Rixson 10 Series Checkmate is a surface door stop and holder with a slide track arm, heavy duty and ANSI Grade 1. The slide track arm changes how the arm travels across the frame compared with the Sargent 1540 arrangement, so the frame prep and the arm clearance are different even though both are Grade 1 surface applied stops and holders. Check the template against the existing prep before treating one as a swap for the other.
15) If I only need the door stopped and not held open, is there a simpler option than a full stop and holder?
The Sargent 1540 is offered in a stop only function alongside friction type and hold and stop, so you can order it without the hold open feature rather than moving to a different device. The DORMA 701F is a standard duty surface applied friction stop if a friction-only unit suits the opening. Choose stop only where a held-open door would conflict with a fire rated opening or a corridor requirement.
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