Stanley Security C-165, D-1610 Full Cover
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Product Specs
- ADA Compliant:
- Yes
- Mounting Detail:
- Surface - Hinge Mount(Pull Side), Top Jamb Mount(Push Side), Parallel Arm Mount(Push Side)
- Mounting Location:
- Pull Side
- Subcategory:
- Surface Mounted Closers
- Product Group:
- Door Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Door Closers - Surface Mounted
- Product Type:
- Surface Mounted Door Closers
- Finish Type:
- Powder Coat
- Fluid Type:
- All-Weather
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Mounting Method:
- Surface Mount
- Product Substrate:
- Iron
- Product Category:
- Door Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
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Stanley Security C-165 695 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Stanley Security C-165 closer be mounted on the push side of the door?
Yes. The C-165 is a tri-mount surface closer: hinge (pull side) mount, top jamb mount on the push side, and parallel arm mount on the push side. That means one unit covers most openings, whether the door swings toward you or away from you, so you don't have to know the swing before you order.
2) Is the Stanley C-165 door closer ADA compliant for a barrier-free opening?
Yes, the C-165 is listed as ADA compliant, which matters on entries and restroom doors where opening force has to stay within accessibility limits. Adjust spring power and closing speed at install to hit the force your inspector is checking for.
3) What is the closest equivalent to the Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 if I need a tri-mount surface closer with a full cover?
The Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 is a surface mounted closer with a full cover that mounts three ways: hinge (pull side), top jamb (push side), and parallel arm (push side). The Dexter DCH1000 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer offered tri mount for regular, parallel or top jamb mounting with a full cover, so it covers the same three mounting positions and ships with the cover rather than as a less-cover unit. The Norton Rixson 1601P is another Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer, rated medium duty.
4) I need a hold open arm instead of the Stanley C-165 D-1610 arm. What should I order?
The Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 is a surface mounted closer with a full cover. For a hold open function, the Accentra 51 Series is supplied with a tri-packed hold open arm in size 1-6, and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open door closer with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both give you hold open at the arm rather than a separate stop.
5) If the Stanley C-165 arm projects too far into the opening, what closer should I use instead?
The Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 uses conventional arm mounting at the hinge, top jamb or parallel arm position. Where a projecting arm is a problem, a track closer keeps the arm tight to the door: the Corbin Russwin DC5230 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer with a slide track arm as standard for pull side mounting on 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 jamb track closer for frame face mounting on the pull side, adjustable size 1-6.
6) The Stanley C-165 D-1610 is size 1-4. What if my door needs more spring power than that?
For wider or heavier leaves that need spring power above size 4, the Accentra 2701 Series is a tri-packed non-hold open closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer adjustable size 1-6, and the Imperial USA TC4300 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty ADA closer in size 1-6. The Calibre CA9901 is a Grade 1 tri-pack arm ADA closer covering size 2-5.
7) For an aluminum storefront door, is the Stanley C-165 the right closer or is there a better match?
The Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 is a surface mounted closer with an iron body and powder coat finish. For narrow-stile aluminum storefront work, the Norton Rixson 1600 Series aluminum storefront closer with tri-style mounting is built for that opening and is Grade 1 heavy duty. The Falcon SC61A is a Grade 1 cast aluminum surface closer at light to medium duty if a lighter aluminum-body unit suits the leaf.
8) Will a Stanley C-165 closer hold up on an exterior door in cold weather?
It uses all-weather hydraulic fluid, so closing speed stays stable through temperature swings instead of getting sluggish in winter and fast in summer. The body is iron with a powder coat finish, which is the normal choice for an exterior commercial entry.
9) What does the full cover mean on the Stanley C-165 closer, and what if I want it without one?
The full cover is the molded shroud that hides the closer body and adjustment valves for a finished look on the public side of an opening. If you'd rather leave the body exposed, look at a less-cover unit instead, like the Arrow DCN314 or DCN325 Grade 1 surface closers, which are supplied less cover with tri-pack regular/parallel arm.
10) What is a lighter duty alternative to the Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 for an interior office door?
The Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 is an ADA compliant commercial surface closer with all-weather fluid. For lighter interior openings, the BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the LCN 1250 Series is a light-duty surface closer in sizes 1-5 with all-weather fluid and ADA compliance, and the Arrow DC314 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer. The Falcon SC91A is light duty at Grade 3.
11) Can I use the Arrow DCN314 as a drop-in for the Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 full cover?
They are not the same package. The Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 includes a full cover. The Arrow DCN314 is a Grade 1 surface closer supplied less cover with a regular/parallel arm tri-pack and adjustable spring size 1 to 4, so it arrives without the cover the C-165 carries. The Arrow DCN325 is the same less-cover arrangement with a wider adjustable spring range of 1 to 6. If the aesthetic of a covered closer matters on the opening, choose a covered model such as the Dexter DCH1000 Series full cover.
12) I need delayed action on the door instead of what the Stanley C-165 offers. What closer covers that?
The Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 is a surface mounted closer with all-weather fluid. For delayed action, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA is a delayed action closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Orca BHDC2011DA/PA is the same delayed action arrangement in the BHDC2011 series. Delayed action is useful where carts or slower traffic need more time through the opening.
13) What finishes does the Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 full cover closer come in?
Two: 689 aluminum painted and 695 dark bronze painted, both powder coat. If you're standardizing a building, 689 is the usual match for aluminum storefront and 695 for bronze anodized frames.
14) Is the Stanley C-165 suitable for a house or is it a commercial closer?
It's a commercial-rated surface closer, not a residential unit. For a light interior residential door the size and mounting hardware are more than you need; for apartment corridor, office, and entry doors in a managed building it's the right class of product.
15) What is a Grade 2 option compared with the Stanley Security C-165 commercial closer?
The Stanley Security C-165 D-1610 is a commercial surface mounted closer with a powder coat finish. Where the specification allows a lower grade, the Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic door closer. Staying at Grade 1, Cal-Royal also offers the 500S barrier free closer with adjustable back-check and the N900PBF barrier free hydraulic closer.
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