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SGT-1560

Sargent 1560 Electromagnetic Door Holder with Fail-Safe Operation

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Model: 1560 EN

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Sargent 1560 Series Electromagnetic Door Holder with Fail-Safe Operation and 250 lbs Capacity

Fire and Smoke Barrier Door Control Solution

The Sargent 1560 Series Electromagnetic Door Holder is specifically designed for use with self-closing fire and smoke barrier doors with fail-safe operation and 250 lbs. door weight capacity. This Grade 1 rated device automatically releases doors from an open position when deactivated, helping control the spread of fire and smoke by allowing simultaneous door closing. The system conforms to National Fire Protection Agency Standards and meets ANSI/BHMA A156.15 requirements for professional fire safety applications with center hung mounting configuration.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Fail-Safe Operation: When electrical power fails, doors automatically release to close, ensuring fire safety compliance in emergency situations.
  • Heavy-Duty Door Capacity: Grade 1 rated with 250 lbs. door weight capacity for demanding commercial applications and high-traffic environments.
  • Fire Safety Compliance: Conforms to National Fire Protection Agency Standards and meets ANSI/BHMA A156.15 for reliable fire and smoke barrier protection.
  • Center Hung Design: Center hung mounting configuration with dress cover plate provides professional appearance and reliable operation.
  • Single Acting Door Compatibility: Designed specifically for single acting doors with adjustable size spring type for versatile installation options.
  • ADA Compliant Design: Meets ADA compliance requirements for accessible building applications.
  • High Traffic Rating: Engineered for high-traffic commercial environments with heavy-duty construction for long-term reliability.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 15 Year Limited warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in professional 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: Single 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: 93 Series
  • Spring Type: Adjustable Size
  • Subcategory: Overhead Concealed Closers
  • Traffic Rating: High Traffic
  • Warranty: 15 Year Limited

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply and confirm door weight does not exceed 250 lbs. capacity before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the center hung position ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure fail-safe operation settings per fire safety application requirements and local code compliance.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal door holding operation, automatic release function, and integration with fire alarm systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Fire Safety Systems
  • Healthcare Facility Fire Barrier Doors
  • Educational Institution Safety Compliance
  • Industrial Facility Fire Protection
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Fire Doors
  • Government and Municipal Building Safety
  • High-Traffic Commercial Fire Exits

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent 1560 Series Electromagnetic Door Holders deliver professional-grade reliability with Grade 1 construction rated for 250 lbs. door weight capacity and high-traffic applications. The 15 Year Limited warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in critical fire safety installations. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable fire protection performance is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

SARGENT Full Line Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
1530 Series
Product Type:
Electromagnetic Door Holders
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Electromagnetic Door Holders
Subcategory:
Electrified Closers and Holders
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent 1560 EN – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the Sargent 1560, 1561, 1562 and 1563 electromagnetic door holders?
They are four mounting styles of the same holder family. The 1560 is surface mount, the 1561 is flush mount, the 1562 is a single floor mount, and the 1563 is a double floor mount. Pick by where the magnet can land: surface mount goes on the finished wall, flush mount recesses into it, single floor mount serves one door leaf and double floor mount serves a pair of leaves swinging to the same point. The holder itself is the same electrified fail-safe device in every case, so the decision is purely about the wall or floor condition at the hold-open position.
2) What happens to a Sargent 1560 door holder when the power goes out or the fire alarm trips?
The magnet drops and the door closes. It is a fail-safe device, so cutting power, whether from a fire alarm relay or a building outage, releases the leaf and lets the door closer swing it shut. That is the whole point on a fire or smoke barrier opening: every held-open door on the circuit closes at the same moment. It also means the holder does nothing mechanical to keep a door open, there is no manual hold-open function on it, so if you want a door parked open with the power off, this is the wrong device.
3) Does an electromagnetic door holder replace a door closer, or do I need both?
You need both. The holder only parks the door open and lets go on signal, it has no closing power of its own. The door still needs a self-closing device on it to actually swing shut when the magnet releases. Budget the opening as closer plus holder plus the low voltage power and the fire alarm relay that drops it. If what you want is a door that holds itself open and closes on alarm from one unit, that is a hold-open closer, not this.
4) What do I need to run to a Sargent 1560 electromagnetic door holder besides mounting it?
It is an electrified device, so the wall or floor location needs low voltage power routed to it and a connection to whatever drops that power on alarm, typically a fire alarm relay or the panel's releasing circuit. Confirm the available supply matches the unit's electrical requirements before you cut in, and leave clearance at the mount for wiring access and later service. On a floor mount version (1562 or 1563) that means getting the conduit into the slab or base, which is a decision to make before the floor is finished, not after.
5) Can I use a Sargent 1560 magnetic holder on a double acting door?
No. The 1560 family is specified for single acting doors, leaves that swing one direction only. A double acting door, the kind that swings both ways on a center pivot, has no fixed stop position for the magnet to catch, so a wall or floor mounted holder is the wrong approach on it. Single acting corridor and stair doors are the application.
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Does the Sargent 1560 EN come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sargent 1560 EN is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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