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Zero 8198 36"Door Sweep with Nylon Brush

Zero International 8198 36" Door Sweep with Nylon Brush and Clear Anodized Aluminum Finish

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Zero International 8198 36" Door Sweep with Nylon Brush and Clear Anodized Aluminum Finish

The Zero International 8198 is a 36" surface-mounted door sweep featuring a durable nylon brush seal, engineered to deflect rain water away from the bottom of out swinging exterior doors. Constructed with a clear anodized aluminum (AA) housing, this door sweep is fire rated to UL10c standards, making it a dependable choice for commercial applications requiring both weather protection and code compliance. As part of the Allegion family, Zero International is recognized as the standard for quality in door sealing hardware.

Key Features

  • 36" Length: Sized for standard exterior door widths, providing full-width sealing coverage along the door bottom.
  • Nylon Brush Seal: Flexible nylon brush design conforms to threshold variations while maintaining an effective weather seal.
  • Surface-Mounted Installation: Designed for straightforward surface mounting to out swinging exterior doors without complex door preparation.
  • Rain Water Deflection: Specifically engineered to deflect rain water away from the bottom of the door, helping protect interior spaces from moisture intrusion.
  • Clear Anodized Aluminum (AA) Finish: Durable aluminum construction with a clear anodized finish resists corrosion and maintains appearance over time in commercial settings.
  • Fire Rated Construction: UL10c fire rating supports use in applications where code-compliant fire-rated door hardware is required.

Certifications & Compliance

  • Fire Rated - UL10c

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Door Bottom Sweeps and Door Shoes
  • Product Type: Door Sweeps
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

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

Why Zero International 8198?

Zero International door sealing hardware is built to the standard of quality that commercial facility managers and contractors rely on, combining durable clear anodized aluminum construction with a UL10c fire rating for code-compliant performance. The nylon brush design and surface-mounted configuration make the 8198 a practical, effective solution for protecting out swinging exterior doors from rain water intrusion. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable weather sealing and fire-rated compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Door Bottom Sweeps and Door Shoes
Product Type:
Door Sweeps
Department:
Door Hardware

Zero International 8198AA-36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Zero International 8198 door sweep be used on a fire rated door?
Fire rated to UL10c, so the 8198 brush sweep is acceptable on openings where fire-rated door hardware is called for. That is the reason it turns up on healthcare, education, and government work where the bottom of an exterior fire door still has to be weathersealed. The rating covers the sweep itself; the door and frame assembly still carry their own label, so match the sweep to a labeled opening rather than treating it as a way to rate an unlabeled one.
2) Is the Zero 8198 brush sweep for an out-swinging or in-swinging exterior door?
Out-swinging exterior doors. The 8198 surface mounts to the face of the door above the bottom edge, and the nylon brush is positioned to shed rain water away from the door bottom, which is a job that only works on the weather side of an out-swing leaf. If your door swings in and the exterior face is the pull side, this is not the configuration to specify for that opening.
3) My threshold is worn and the gap under the door is uneven. Will a nylon brush sweep still seal it?
That is the case a brush handles better than a rigid seal. The nylon filaments on the 8198 flex independently, so they follow a threshold that is worn low in the traffic path or sits high at one end, and they keep contact across the whole width instead of bridging over the low spots. Brush also drags less on a rough or gritty sill, which matters on high-traffic exterior openings. What it will not do is fix a gap larger than the brush can span, so measure the worst point of the gap before you commit.
4) What finishes does the Zero 8198 door sweep come in for matching existing doors?
Three: clear anodized aluminum, black, and dark bronze. That covers the usual exterior situations, clear anodized against aluminum storefront and mill-finish frames, dark bronze against bronze-anodized entrances, and black where the door and frame are painted dark. If you are standardizing a building, pick one finish and carry it across every exterior opening so replacements later pull from one line.
5) Does installing this door sweep require machining or routing the door?
No door prep. The 8198 is a surface-applied sweep, meaning the aluminum housing fastens to the face of the door near the bottom edge, with no mortising, routing, or cutting into the door itself. That is what makes it the practical retrofit on doors already hung, including fire doors where cutting the leaf is off the table. Zero publishes install instructions for their door sweeps if the crew wants the mounting sequence in front of them.
6) Do I need a door sweep or a threshold to stop water coming in under an exterior door?
They do different halves of the job and most exterior openings use both. The 8198 mounts on the door and travels with it, closing the gap between the door bottom and whatever is under it. A threshold is fixed to the floor and is what the sweep seals against. If water is getting past a sound threshold, the sweep is the piece you are missing. If the threshold itself is broken, missing, or the wrong height, adding a sweep alone will not settle it.
7) Will an aluminum door sweep hold up outdoors on a commercial entrance?
The housing is anodized aluminum, which is the reason it goes on the weather side. Anodizing puts a hard oxide layer on the aluminum rather than a coating that can chip off a steel part and start rusting, so it stays serviceable on an exposed exterior door. Zero classifies the 8198 as commercial hardware, and it is specified on office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail, warehouses, and multi-tenant residential entrances rather than as a residential weatherstrip.
How fast can I get the Zero International 8198AA-36 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Zero International 8198AA-36 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Zero International 8198AA-36 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Zero International 8198AA-36?
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