Norton 8146689 Narrow Top Rail Concealed Door Holder Drop Plate for 8000 Series

Norton Closers 8146689 Narrow Top Rail / Concealed Door Holder Drop Plate is an essential accessory designed to enhance the functionality of the 8000 Series hydraulic door closers. This drop plate is specifically engineered for installations where the narrow top rail of the door precludes direct mounting of the closer. Ideal for top rails with heights ranging from 1-9/16" to 2-7/16" (40 to 62mm) for Series 8000 closers, or from 1-7/16" to 2-5/16" (36 to 59mm) for Series 8080 closers, it ensures a secure and reliable installation. Crafted from durable cast aluminum with a sleek aluminum finish, the drop plate measures 2-1/4" x 13", making it a robust and aesthetically pleasing addition to your door hardware. Norton’s innovation in door controls is reflected in this product, which supports regular arm configurations and does not include a hold-open feature, aligning with various architectural requirements. With a limited 25-year warranty, this drop plate exemplifies Norton’s commitment to quality and longevity. UL and UL10C listed, it meets essential safety standards, ensuring peace of mind for building professionals and homeowners alike.

Narrow Top Rail / Concealed Door Holder Drop Plate for 8000 Series Aluminum Finish

Norton Door Controls offers a comprehensive line of door controls designed and manufactured to ensure superior performance and reliability. Norton Door Controls refined the rack and pinion closer and the concept of valve controlled backcheck for hydraulic door closers. Along the way there have been a variety of other innovations, including aluminum alloy body, narrow style, non-handed closers, adjustable backcheck, speed adjustments and special application arms.

• For Regular Arm
• Closer Mounting Plate Slim Line Installations
• Narrow Top Rail - 8146 Drop Plate
• This drop plate must be used for any Series 8000 closer mounted on a top rail between 1-9/16" and 2-7/16" (40 and 62mm) in height, or any Series 8080 closer mounted on a top rail between 1-7/16" and 2-5/16" (36 and 59mm) in height
• For use where the narrow top rail of the door prevents the closer from being mounted directly on to the door surface

Features

• For use where low ceiling clearance prevents normal top jamb mounting. This plate is used when clearance is from 1-7/8" to 2-7/8" (48 to 73mm). Where ceiling clearance is less than 1-7/8" (48mm). For use where a surface or concealed overhead door holder prevents normal top jamb mounting. This plate drops the closer and allows arm mounting screws to clear the bottom of the door holder. This places the centerline of the arm mounting screws at 2-7/8" (73mm) from the top of the door.

Resources

• 1600 Series Product Catalog
• 1700 Series Product Catalog
• 2020 Norton/Rixson Price Book
• 5800 Series Product Catalog
• 6300 Series Product Catalog