Norton 1601 Series Door Closer

Norton 1601 Series Door Closer

Sep 16
2022
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The 1600 Series door closers offer proven quality, performance and reliability unmatched by the competition. A staple in the industry, these ANSI/BHMA Grade 1closers are designed for exterior or interior doors. A full complement of regular and heavy-duty arms, brackets and options make the 1600 Series closers ideal for virtually any medium traffic, commercial application.

 

1601 Series
Closers for interior and exterior doors shall be full rack-and-pinion type with cast aluminum alloy shell. Closers shall be surface mounted and shall project no more that 2-7/8" from the surface of the door. Closers shall be non-handed to permit installation on doors of either hand. Closer fluid shall contain lubricity and anti-oxidation agents. Closer fluid shall maintain stable viscosity to allow door closer to perform in temperatures ranging from extremely high to as low as -40°F. Closers shall have multi-size spring power adjustment to permit setting of spring from (1 through 4) or (3 through 6). Closers shall have two non-critical valves, hex key adjusted, to independently regulate sweep and latch speed. Closers shall have adjustable backcheck cushioning controlled by a hex key adjusted valve. [Closers shall have adjustable delayed-action closing controlled by a hex key adjustable valve.] [Closer body shall be enclosed in/concealed with a full molded cover.] [Closers shall be highly corrosion resistant and shall have all external body components of aluminum, zinc alloy or stainless steel material and all stainless steel fasteners.] Regular arm and top jamb closers shall have a non-hold open shoe permitting 15% ( +/- 7-1/2% ) power adjustment. ** [1601] [1601BF] [1601SS].
**For special arms insert the appropriate arm specification here.
 
1600BC Series
Closers for interior and exterior doors shall be full rack-and-pinion type with cast aluminum alloy shell. Closers shall be surface mounted and shall project no more that 2-7/8" from the surface of the door. Closers shall be non-handed to permit installation of doors of either hand. Closer fluid shall contain lubricity and anti-oxidation agents. Closer fluid shall maintain stable viscosity to allow the door closer to perform in temperatures ranging from extremely high to as low as -40°F. Closers shall be sized for each door. Closers shall have two non-critical valves, hex key adjusted, to independently regulate sweep and latch speed. [Closers shall have adjustable backcheck cushioning controlled by a hex key adjusted valve.] [Closers shall have adjustable delayed action closing controlled by a hex key adjusted valve.] Regular arm and top jamb closers shall have a non-hold open shoe permitting 15% (+/-7-1/2%) power adjustment.** [1600BC]. 
**For special arms insert the appropriate arm specification here
 
**Unitrol® Arm
Door closers shall have built in-door stop [and holder] effective at one point selected at installation, from 85° - 115° in five-degree increments. Door stop shall be cushioned by a shock-absorbing heavy-duty spring action effective at the [soffit plate] [arm shoe] pivot. [Closers shall be provided for parallel arm installation using rigid steel main arm and secondary arm lengths proportional to the door width to reduce racking at the hinge/pivot.] [Closers shall be provided for top jamb installation using steel, rigid main arm and telescoping secondary arm adequate for the frame reveal of the openings.] (Closer arm shall have ball and detent hold open feature that can be engaged or disengaged by 1/4 turn of mechanism; and hold open strength shall be adjustable.)
 
**CloserPlus® Arm
Door closers shall have built-in door stop [and holder] effective at one point selected at installation, from 85° - 110° in five-degree increments. Door stop mechanism shall be reversible and attached to soffit plate. [Hold open mechanism shall have engage/disengage and strength selection actuated by thumbturn.] Closers shall be provided for parallel arm installation using rigid steel main and secondary arm.
 
**CloserPlus Springâ„¢ Arm
Door closers shall have built in door stop [and holder] effective at one point selected at installation, from 85° - 110° in five-degree increments. Door stop mechanism shall have a buffer spring that engages prior to the dead stop feature, reducing shock loads to the door and frame assembly. Door stop mechanism shall be reversible and attached to soffit plate. [Hold open mechanism shall have engage/disengage and strength selection actuated by thumbturn.] Closers shall be provided for parallel installation using rigid steel main and secondary arm.

Features

  • One-piece, heavy duty cast aluminum body
  • Adjustable 1-6 and fixed spring sizes 3 and 4 units available
  • Full complement of arms available as hold open or non-hold open
  • Maximum degree of swing is 180°, trim permitting
  • Tri-style® packaging: regular, top jamb or parallel mounting
  • Non-handed
  • 2-7/8" projection
  • Optional plastic cover
  • Corrosion resistant model (specify 1601SS)

Benefits

  • High strength aluminum alloy closer body provides for long life
  • Independent latch, sweep and backcheck intensity valves to ensure positive control
  • Broad variety of arms and applications for any environment
  • Quick adjust slide arm for easy installation and adjustment
  • Non-handed for installation on right- or left- hand swing door
  • Exceeds 25 million cycles
  • 30-year limited warranty
  • Longer life results in fewer replacements and less material used
  • Covered by Norton End-of-Life Recycling Program

Code Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1 certified
  • UL / cUL listed for use on fire rated doors
  • UL10C listed for positive pressure fire test
  • Meets requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ANSI/BHMA standard A117.1

 

 

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