Description:
281 SeriesCast Iron Closer<p>Designed to meet the needs of facilities maintaining "cast iron" specifications, the 281 Series Powerglide? Cast Iron Door Closer features a heavy-duty one-piece cast iron body for superior strength and wear resistance. With a full complement of arm types and front-facing valves, the 281 series can be easily installed and maintained?for interior and exterior applications.</p>General Information: All Weather Fluid:<ul><li>All 281 Series closers are equipped with fluid that allows the units to operate effectively in extreme temperatures without readjustment.</li></ul> Finishes:<ul><li>Powder coated and plated finishes are available</li></ul> ANSI/BHMA Specifications:<ul><li>The 281 Series door closers are certified to the ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 requirements</li><li>UL 10C listed for positive pressure fire test</li></ul>Closer Spring Adjustment:<ul><li>Effects the entire cycle of the door closer movement</li></ul><ul><li>Used to size closer for application requirements</li></ul><ul><li>Determines the amount of force with which the door closes and the amount of force required to open the door</li></ul><ul><li>Adjustable to compensate for door size and draft conditions</li></ul>Backcheck Valve:<ul><li>At approximately 70? of the open cycle, the backcheck valve begins to slow the door?s motion</li></ul><ul><li>Prevents the door from slamming into the door?s stop</li></ul><ul><li>Valve is used to control the intensity of the backcheck</li></ul><ul><li>Note: A Positive stop is required, Backcheck cannot be used as a stop</li></ul>Closing Speed Valve:<ul><li>Controls how fast the door closes to approximately 8" from the closed position</li></ul>Latching Speed Valve:<ul><li>Controls the speed of the door during the final 8" of door swing</li></ul><ul><li>The force the door closes with is controlled by the closer spring</li></ul><ul><li>Note: This adjustment is critical for door latching</li></ul>Features:<ul><li>Exceeds 25 million cycles</li></ul><ul><li>Certified ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1</li></ul><ul><li>UL 10C listed for positive pressure fire test</li></ul><ul><li>UL / cUL Listed for use on fire rated doors</li></ul><ul><li>25 year limited warranty</li></ul><ul><li>User friendly versatile mounting applications permit standard, top jamb, parallel and track installations</li></ul><ul><li>Self sticking templates supplied for most applications</li></ul><ul><li>Adjustable spring power allows 281 closers a size range of 1 through 6. They are adjusted to size 3 before leaving the factory</li></ul><ul><li>One door closer body for all applications</li></ul><ul><li>281 are non-handed</li></ul><ul><li>Meets ADA requirements in all applications, except Push Side Track application (except track)</li></ul><ul><li>All weather fluid allows closer to operate effectively in extreme temperatures without readjustment</li></ul><ul><li>1-1/2" diameter piston for superior door control</li></ul><ul><li>Standard pressure relief valves for both opening and closing cycles protect the door & frame from damage caused by abuse</li></ul><ul><li>Heavy duty mounting bracket for easy installation of full size iron closer</li></ul><ul><li>Retrofits existing SARGENT 250 and 1250 Series Closer installations</li></ul><ul><li>The Advanced Backcheck (ABC) option begins to slow the door down at approximately 15? sooner than standard backcheck in the open cycle.</li><li>The (ABC) option is used when the door needs to slow down earlier than the standard back check of 70?</li></ul>Heavy Duty Construction:<ul><li>Heat treated full rack and pinion for high strength & wear resistance</li></ul><ul><li>Heavy duty one piece cast iron body provides superior strength and wear resistance</li></ul><ul><li>1/2" arm engagement over a 7/16" square spindle ensures a wear-resistant tight joint</li></ul>Fasteners:<ul><li>Machine Screws and self tapping screws provided for closer and arm</li></ul><ul><li>In addition, wood screws supplied when installed on wood doors without through bolts</li></ul>Full Complement of Arm Types:<ul><li>Standard and parallel arms</li></ul><ul><li>Push and pull track arms</li></ul><ul><li>Security track</li></ul><ul><li>Security parallel arm</li></ul><ul><li>Finished and interchangeable between SARGENT 281 and 1431, 250, 1250 and 351 Series</li></ul>Valves:<ul><li>Separate brass low sensitivity control valves offer ability to separately regulate door speed, latching, backcheck and optional delayed action</li></ul><ul><li>All valves are captured to prevent accidental removal, adjustable with an 1/8" allen wrench</li></ul><ul><li>Adjustable backcheck protects the door and hardware from damage during the opening cycle. Not to be used in lieu of a door stop</li></ul><ul><li>Adjustable delayed action (optional) permits easy access for physically impaired individuals</li></ul>