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Sargent CB-281 EN 281 Closer Body Only, Aluminum Painted

Item #: CB-281 EN by Sargent

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Features

Color

Aluminum Painted

Color Code

689/US28

Package Qty

1

Finish

Aluminum Painted

Grade

ANSI/BHMA Grade 1

Spring Size

1-6

Function

Body Only

Finish Description

Aluminum Painted

Product Type

Door Control Part/Accessory

Manufacturer Parent

Assa Abloy

For Use With

281 Series

Sub-Series

CB-281-EN

ADA Compliant

No

Function Family

Part/Component

Standards

ANSI/BHMA

Series

Parts/Accessories

Finish Family

Aluminum

Product Overview
281 SeriesCast Iron Closer

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.

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