Falcon Lock SC61A-RWPA 696 Medium Duty Surface Door Closer, Adjustable Sizes 1-5, No Cover, Grade 1

Falcon Lock SC61A-RWPA 696 Medium Duty Surface Door Closer offers a reliable solution for light to medium-duty applications. Engineered for interior use with aluminum storefronts, this door closer boasts ANSI Grade 1 durability, backed by a ten-year warranty, ensuring long-lasting performance. Its versatile design features the most common hole pattern in the industry, making it easy to retrofit existing installations. This model is UL approved and complies with the UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire tests. It meets the American Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, enhancing accessibility without compromising security. The SC61A-RWPA is equipped with a single-piece cast aluminum body and a 1-3/8" diameter piston, which allows for adjustable sizes 1-5. Non-handed for left or right swinging doors, it can be mounted on the hinge side, top jamb, or in a parallel arm configuration. Additional features include separate adjustable general speed, latch speed, and backcheck, ensuring precise control over door movement. The heat-treated steel piston and pinion contribute to its robust construction. The universal screw pack simplifies installation, while the painted brass finish adds an aesthetically pleasing touch. This Falcon Lock door closer is an excellent choice for professionals seeking quality, dependability, and versatility in door control solutions.

Medium Duty Surface Door Closer, Regular Arm with Parallel Arm Bracket, No Cover, Cast Aluminum, Adjustable Sizes 1-5, Through Bolt, Wood Machine Screws, ADA, UL, Grade 1, 696/BR Painted Brass

The SC60 Series is a dependable closer for light to medium-duty application. Designed for interior use with an aluminum storefront, the SC60 Series offers ANSI Grade 1 durability backed by a ten-year warranty. Most common hole pattern in the industry for versatile use and easy retrofit. The Falcon SC60 Series is UL approved and compliant with the UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire test. Additionally, the SC61 is designed to meet the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and ANSI A117.1. The SC60 Series is ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1 certified.

Specifications:

• Meets ANSI A117.1
• ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1
• UL Listed
• 1-3/8" diameter piston
• Closer mounts hinge side, top jamb or parallel arm when either the Rw/PA or Hw/PA arm is specified
• Adjustable sizes 1-5 (SC61)
• Single piece cast aluminum body
• Staked valves
• Non-handed for left or right swinging doors
• Separate adjustable general speed, latch speed and backcheck
• Heat-treated steel piston
• Heat-treated pinion
• UL 10C approved fluid
• Universal screw pack
• 10-year warranty

SC60 Mounting Options:

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

Arm Types:

• All SC60 Series closers come with standard arm and screw pack.
• Regular Arm, SC60-3077PA: 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 Arm, SC60-3049PA: Optional, non-handed, hold open arm with adjustable forearm assembly to accommodate a range of doors and frame reveal conditions. Mounts hinge side, tob jamb or parallel arm. PA shoe included to allow installation in a parallel arm configuration.
• Heavy Duty Regular Arm, SC60-3077HD: Optional, non-handed, stamped, heavy duty, parallel arm for use in high-traffic applications.
• Dead Stop Arm, SC60-3077DS: 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, SC60-3049DS: 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, SC60-3077SS: 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.
• Spring-n-Stop Hold-Open Arm, SC60-3049SS: 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. Also includes a manually selective hold-open function.

Installation Accessories:

• Soffit Shoe Support, SC60-30: Provides anchorage for fifth screw used with soffit shoe, where reveal is less than 3-1/16" (78mm).
• Blade Stop Spacer, SC60-61: Required to lower parallel arm shoe to clear 1/2" (13mm) blade stop.
• Auxiliary Shoe, SC60-62A: 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, SC60-18: Required for top jamb mounting where head frame is less than 1-3/4" (44mm).
• Plate, SC60-18PA: Required for parallel arm mounting where top rail is less than 4-3/8" (111mm) for PA, 4-1/4" (108mm) for HD and DS, measured from the stop. Plate requires 2-3/8" (60mm) minimum top rail measured from stop.
• Cover, SC60-72: Standard, non-handed, full plastic cover encloses the closer.

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

• ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1
• UL Listed
• Heat-treated pinion
• Heat-treated steel piston
• UL 10C approved fluid
• Universal screw pack
• Closer mounts hinge side, top jamb or parallel arm when either the Rw/PA or Hw/PA arm is specified
• 10-year warranty
• Staked valves
• Separate adjustable general speed, latch speed and backcheck
• Single piece cast aluminum body
• 1-3/8" diameter piston
• Non-handed for left or right swinging doors
• Meets ANSI A117.1
• Adjustable sizes 1-5 (SC61)

Resources

• Cut Sheet