Norton Rixson PR8501 Multi-Sized Door Closer w/Parallel Rigid Arm

Norton Rixson PR8501 Multi-Sized Door Closer w/Parallel Rigid Arm

Parallel Rigid Arm: An enhanced variation of the standard parallel arm assembly that is intended for use in heavy traffic areas where auxiliary doorstops are installed.

Features

Non-handed

PR8501 - shipped with full plastic cover

Power Size: Multi-Sized Door Closer Adjustable through the power range of sizes 1 through 6.

Standard, separate and independent, latch, sweep and backcheck intensity valves.

Sweep Speed: Allows adjustment of door speed from the door's full open position down to approximately 10 from the closed position.

Latch Speed: Allows adjustment of door speed from approximately 10 down to the door's fully closed position.

Backcheck: Provides control of the door in the opening cycle, beginning at approximately 75 of door opening. It slows/cushions the door opening, when the door is forcibly opened beyond its pre-adjusted opening speed limits.

Molded plastic cover

All standard arm applications allow doors to swing 180, conditions permitting

Full-size template

10-year limited warranty

Model: Norton Rixson  Door Closer, PR8501, PR8501H, 689, Silver Aluminum PainHed, PR8501689, PR8501H689

Aluminum Alloy Housing

Closer bodies are constructed of a special aluminum alloy, carefully selected to accommodate interactive steel components and operating conditions.

Rack & Pinion Operation

Provides a smooth constant control of the door through its full opening and closing cycle. 180° door swing can be achieved when door, frame, hardware and arm function do not interfere.

Standard Molded Covers

Molded of high-impact U.L. listed material. These covers are Degree non-handed for all applications.

1-1/4" (32mm) diameter piston5/8" (16mm) diameter pinion journals2-1/8" (54mm) projection (standard covers)

Compliance Standards: Series 8301 and 8501 door closers are designed to comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act

(A.D.A.) and ANSI/BHMA standard A117.1. All series 8300/8500/8301/8501 are ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1 certified.

All Norton series 8300/8500/8301/8501 closers with non-hold open arms are listed by Underwriters Laboratories for labeled fire doors. This includes compliance to UL10C and UBC-72 (1997) for 3-hour assemblies. The product is manufactured in an ISO 9001 facility. These closers are listed by the New York City Materials and Equipment Acceptance Division.

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