Falcon Lock SC81A-RWPA-FC 689 Medium Duty Surface Door Closer offers a robust and reliable solution for medium-duty applications such as retail storefronts, cafes, and clinics. This door closer ensures smooth operation while maintaining security, making it an ideal choice for both interior and exterior aluminum storefronts. Its adjustable design accommodates sizes 1-6, allowing for flexible installation that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Constructed from a single piece of cast aluminum, the SC81A features a non-handed design suitable for left or right swinging doors. It is equipped with a full plastic cover that is both high-impact and UL Listed fire retardant, ensuring safety in demanding environments. The closer mounts on the hinge side, top jamb, or parallel arm, providing versatility in installation. Additionally, it includes separate adjustable general speed, latch speed, and backcheck features for enhanced control. This model is UL approved and meets ANSI A117.1, UL 10C, and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire test standards, guaranteeing its reliability and durability. With a heat-treated steel piston and pinion, the SC81A is built to last, backed by a 10-year warranty for added peace of mind. Choose the Falcon Lock SC81A-RWPA-FC for a dependable door closer that delivers performance where it matters most.

Medium Duty Surface Door Closer, Regular Arm with Parallel Arm Bracket, Full Plastic Cover, Single Piece Cast Aluminum, Adjustable Sizes 1-6, Through Bolt, Wood Machine Screws, ADA, UL, Grade 1, 689/SP28 Painted Aluminum

Medium-duty applications like retail storefronts, cafes and clinics that need a closer that makes door operation smooth and secure. The Falcon SC80 Series brings durability and reliable performance to interior and exterior aluminum storefronts. An adjustable design ensures flexible installation and ADA compliance. The Falcon SC81 is UL approved and compliant with UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire test. Additionally, the SC81 is designed to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ANSI A117.1.

Specifications:

• Meets ANSI A117.1
• UL Listed
• 1-1/4" diameter piston
• Closer mounts hinge side, top jamb or parallel arm when either the Rw/PA or Hw/PA arm is specified
• Adjustable sizes 1-6
• Single piece cast aluminum body
• Non-handed for left or right swinging doors
• Separate adjustable general speed, latch speed and backcheck
• Heat-treated steel piston
• Heat-treated pinion
• Cover is high-impact UL Listed fire retardant plastic that meets UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire test
• UL 228 listed
• UL 10C approved fluid
• Universal screw pack
• 10-year warranty

Mounting Options:

• Hinge (Pull Side)
• Top Jamb (Push Side)
• Parallel (Push Side)
• Heavy Duty (Parallel)
• Dead Stop HO (Parallel)

Arm Types:

• All SC80 Series closers come with slim cover, standard arm and screw pack.
• Regular Arm, SC80-3077PA: Non-handed arm with adjustable forearm assembly to accommodate a range of doors and frame reveal conditions. Mounts hinge side, top jamb or parallel arm. PA shoe included to allow installation in a parallel arm configuration.
• Hold-Open Regular Arm, SC80-3049PA: Optional, non-handed, hold open arm with adjustable forearm assembly to accommodate a range of doors and frame reveal conditions. Mounts hinge side, top jamb or parallel arm. PA shoe included to allow installation in a parallel arm configuration.
• Heavy Duty Arm, SC80-3077HD: Optional, non-handed, stamped, heavy duty, parallel arm for use in high-traffic applications.
• Dead Stop Arm, SC80-3077DS: Optional, non-handed, stamped, heavy-duty, parallel arm includes a positive mechanical stop and non-adjustable forearm assembly for high volume traffic or potentially abusive installation conditions.
• Dead Stop Hold-Open Arm, SC80-3049DS: Optional, non-handed, stamped, heavy duty, hold-open parallel arm includes a positive mechanical stop and non-adjustable forearm assembly for high volume traffic or potentially abusive installation conditions. Also includes a manually selective hold-open function.
• Spring-n-Stop Arm, SC80-3077SS: Optional, non-handed, extra heavy duty, forged parallel arm includes an integral spring stop and non-adjustable forearm assembly for high volume traffic or potentially abusive installation conditions.

Installation Accessories:

• Soffit Shoe Support, SC80-30: Provides anchorage for fifth screw used with soffit shoe, where reveal is less than 3-1/16" (78mm).
• Blade Stop Spacer, SC80-61: Required to lower parallel arm shoe to clear 1/2" (13mm) blade stop.
• Auxiliary Shoe, SC80-62A: Requires a top of rail of 7" (178mm). Optional shoe replaces PA shoe for parallel arm mounting of regular arm with overhead holder/stop.
• Plate, SC80-18: Required for top jamb mounting where head frame is less than 1-3/4" (44mm) to flush ceiling conditions exist.
• Plate, SC80-18FC: Required for top jamb mounting where head frame is less than 1-3/4" (44mm) or flush ceiling conditions exist. To be used with a full cover SC80-72FC.
• Plate, SC80-18PA: Required for parallel arm mounting where top rail is less than 4-3/8" (111mm), measured from the stop. Plate requires 1-7/8" (48mm) minimum top rail measured from stop.
• Plate, SC80-18PAFC: Required for parallel arm mounting where top rail is less than 4-3/8" (111mm), measured from the stop. Plate requires 1-7/8" (48mm) minimum top rail measured from stop. To be used with a full cover SC80-72FC.
• Cover, SC80-72: Standard, non-handed, slim line plastic cover encloses the closer body with a cap on the unused pinion shaft.
• Cover, SC80-72FC: Optional non-handed, full plastic cover encloses the closer body.

Cylinder Options:

• Standard Cylinder (STD) - Standard cylinder provides a main speed function to control the motion of the door from maximum opening angle until the door is a few inches from the latch where latch function controls the final closing motion. The opening swing is controlled by the hydraulic backcheck function from about 70 degrees to maximum opening angle.
• Without Backcheck (WOBC) - Special cylinder provides a main speed function to control the motion of the door from maximum opening angle until the door is a few inches from the latch where latch function controls the final closing motion.
• Delayed Action Cylinder - Special cylinder provides a separate adjustable delayed closing motion from maximum opening angle to approximately 70 degrees. Then the main speed function controls the door motion until the door is a few inches from the latch where latch function controls the final closing motion. During the opening swing the door is controlled by the hydraulic backcheck function from about 70 degrees to maximum opening angle.

Features

• UL Listed
• Heat-treated pinion
• Heat-treated steel piston
• Cover is high-impact UL Listed fire retardant plastic that meets UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire test
• UL 10C approved fluid
• Universal screw pack
• Adjustable sizes 1-6
• Closer mounts hinge side, top jamb or parallel arm when either the Rw/PA or Hw/PA arm is specified
• 10-year warranty
• UL 228 listed
• Separate adjustable general speed, latch speed and backcheck
• Single piece cast aluminum body
• 1-1/4" diameter piston
• Non-handed for left or right swinging doors
• Meets ANSI A117.1

Resources

• Cut Sheet