Flat arm for regular arm mount with mortised jamb bracket and backplate (bp89) (7 pages)
Summary of Contents for Dormakaba 8900 FT
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8900 FT/FTH Flush track for push side mount and backplate (BP89) with optional hold open (FTH) Installation instructions 08280171 – 09-2019 | EN |...
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8900 FT/FTH Installation Instructions Table of Contents Table of contents 1 Technical specifications Overview Tools recommended Handing the door Instructions - flush track mount Installing backplate and surface closer Assemble and secure track Securing main arm to closer Adjustments...
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8900 FT/FTH Installation Instructions Technical specifications 1 Technical specifications Overview Caution: sex nuts are required for attachment Maximum hold open is 125° with optional hold of components to unreinforced doors and to open kit. wood or plastic faced composite type fire doors,...
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8900 FT/FTH Installation Instructions Closer Backplate Track Instructions - flush track mount 2.1 Installing backplate and surface closer Fig.2 L CC BP89 Pinion 2.1.1 Reference template 08280172 and 2.1.3 Secure closer body. 08280173. NOTE: Ensure pinion is oriented toward the hinge.
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8900 FT/FTH Installation Instructions 2.3 Securing main arm to closer Fig.4 Pinion 2.3.1 Preload arm by placing wrench on top pinion. View from bottom of door 2.3.2 Rotate wrench 45° AWAY from hinge edge of door. View from bottom of door 45°...
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8900 FT/FTH Installation Instructions Adjust closing speeds Adjust hold open Adjustments Confirm closer spring size prior to making any Maximum opening angle is 135º. closing speed adjustments. Door should close in 3 to 6 seconds from 90º. Do not back valve heads out beyond closer casting.
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8900 FT/FTH Installation Instructions Adjust spring force Secure covers 3.3 Adjust spring force Fig.7 8916 - supplied with a size 4 8956 - supplied with a size 6 Increase 8916 ONLY - Barrier free openings: Take an opening Decrease force reading from the pull on the door.
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