Dorma 8916 SPA Surface Door Closer Super Parallel Arm
The Dorma 8916 is the 8900 Series Grade 1 surface-applied closer for institutional and high-traffic openings. Painted units ship with the narrow-projection full plastic cover (FC). Spring size is field-adjustable 1-6. This listing is the SPA arm: Super parallel arm (heavy-duty parallel, non-hold-open).
What is an SPA arm?
SPA is the super parallel arm: a heavy-duty parallel mount (PL38 p.185). Thumb-turn hold-open on this arm is SPAT, which Seclock is not stocking on this pull. SPA is not a door-saver stop.
Institutional Grade Features and Benefits
- ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1: the 8900 Series cut sheet lists Grade 1 for this surface closer.
- Adjustable backcheck: standard on the series; softens the opening if the door is thrown. The 8900 has a backcheck positioning (POS) valve that must be ON for parallel arm.
- Sweep and latch valves: two noncritical thermostatic valves hold closing speed as temperature changes. Clockwise decreases sweep/latch speed.
- Door range (as printed): brochure: interior doors to 48 in wide, exterior to 42 in wide, opening to 180 degrees. 8916 size 1 meets the 5 lbf interior opening-force limit on a properly hung door.
- Mounts: this listing mounts as parallel arm. Maximum opening 180 degrees where the arm and reveal allow it.
- SN1 fasteners: sex nuts for a 1-3/4 in door are standard on every 8900 and included in the painted price (PL38 p.187).
Applications
The 8900 Series is specified on hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors in commercial construction. Ball-bearing hinges or pivots are the typical hanging hardware. Drop plates and brackets (BP / DP family) are separate closer-parts listings, not included on this page.
Technical Specifications
Listings on the series cut sheet: UL and cUL, UL10C positive pressure (UBC 7.2 1997), CSFM, and MEA. Warranty on the cut sheet is 25 years. This body does not invent a UL file number.
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | Dorma 8916 SPA |
| Series | Dorma - 8900 Series |
| Arm | Super parallel arm (heavy-duty parallel, non-hold-open) |
| Cover | Full plastic cover (FC) -- included on painted 8900 |
| Spring | Adjustable 1-6 |
| Closer Body Hole Pattern | 12" x 3/4" |
| Finish with BHMA code | 689 Painted Aluminum |
| Grade | ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 |
| Listings | UL / cUL, UL10C, CSFM, MEA |
| Warranty | 25 years (series cut sheet) |
| Handing | Parallel arm (push side) |
| Part Type | Surface-applied door closer |
| Brand | Dorma |
| Finish with BHMA code | 689 - Painted, Aluminum |
| Series | Dorma - 8900 Series |
| Closer Arm Type | HD Parallel Arm |
| Closer Body Hole Pattern | 12" x 3/4" |
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