Sargent 281B EB 281 Series Door Closer Mounting Plate, Dark Bronze Painted

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