Dormakaba 8600 FH User manual

8600 FH/FHJ/FHP
Friction hold open for
regular, top jamb and parallel mounts
Installation instructions
08279004 – 10-2019
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28600 Surface Applied Closers 10-2019
08279004
dormakaba 8600 FH/FHJ/FHP Installation Instructions Table of Contents
Table of contents
1 Technical specifications 3
. Overview 
. Tools recommended 
. Handing the door 
2 Installation - regular mount 4
. Surface closer system 
. Installing the surface closer and
(optional) backplate 
. Installing main arm 
3 Instructions - top jamb mount 5
. Surface closer system 
. Installing the surface closer and
(optional) plate 
. Installing main arm 
4 Instructions - parallel mount 6
. Surface closer system 
. Installing the surface closer and
(optional) drop plate 
. Installing main arm 
5 Adjustments 7
. Adjust closing speeds: sweep, latch, backcheck,
delayed action 
. Adjust optional hold open 
. Adjust spring force 
6 Install covers 8

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Technical specifications
1 Technical specifications
. Overview
Caution: sex nuts are required for attachment
of components to unreinforced doors and to
wood or plastic faced composite type fire doors,
unless an alternative method is identified in the
individual door manufacturer’s listings.
Maximum door opening degree is 180°.
Maximum 4-1/2” reveal on top jamb mounts for
180° degree openings.
Know the swing of the door which is being
installed prior to installation.
Verify closer spring size prior to installation.
Make sure door efficiently operates prior to
installing closer.
Drill bits: # Phillips screwdriver
Metal: /” drill bit; /-
tap
/” flat head screwdriver
Wood: /” and /” bit mm hex key
/” box wrench ” adjustable wrench
. Tools recommended
Table 
. Handing the door
Fig.
Hinge Hinge
Exterior side of door
Interior side of door
Left hand door (LH) Right hand door (RH)

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Regular mount
. Surface closer system
2 Installation - regular mount
NOTE: Orient pinion toward hinge.
.. Secure closer body and/or backplate to door.
. Installing the surface closer and (optional) backplate
. Installing main arm
Fig.
Fig.
Nut
Fig.
Friction hold
open arm
RH
RH LH
RH LH
RH LH .. Secure the friction hold
open arm to the door.
• Right hand - nut facing
upwards
• Left hand - nut facing
downwards.
°
. Door closer
. Connecting arm
. Bar and shoe
. Dust cap
. Flat head combo screws
. Pan head combo screws
. Pinion screw
. Connection arm screw
2
6
1
3
7
8
6
4
9








L
C
L
C
12
Opening “A”
to ° -/”
[]
° to
°
-/”
[]
over
°
-/”
[]
BP
-/”
[]
“A”
Bottom of frame
L
C
L
C
C
B
C
BA
A

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Top jamb mount
Fig.
Fig.
. Surface closer system
. Installing the surface closer and (optional) plate
. Installing main arm
Fig.
3 Instructions - top jamb mount
LH
Nut
Friction hold
open arm
RHLH
RH
LH .. Secure the friction hold
open arm to the door.
• Right hand - nut facing
downwards
• Left hand - nut facing
upwards.
C
L
C
B
A
L
C
C
B
A
. Door closer
. Connecting arm
. Bar and shoe
. Dust cap
. Flat head combo screws
. Pan head combo screws
. Pinion screw
. Connection arm screw
6
1
4
2
6
7
9
83







NOTE: Orient pinion toward hinge.
.. Secure closer body and/or backplate
to door.
RH
LH
L
C
L
C
Opening “A”
to ° -/” []
° to ° -/” []
over ° -/” []
12
12
Opening “A”
to ° -/” []
° to ° ” []
over ° -/” []
BP
/”
[]
“A”
DP
Bottom of frame
“A”
”
[]
Bottom of frame

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Parallel mount
4 Instructions - parallel mount
. Surface closer system
NOTE: Orient pinion away from hinge.
.. Secure closer body and/or drop plate to door.
. Installing the surface closer and (optional) drop plate
. Installing main arm
Fig.
Fig.
Fig.
LH RH
RH
LH
.. Secure parallel bracket to
frame.
LH
. Door closer
. Connecting arm
. Bar and shoe
. Dust cap
. Flat head combo screws
. Pan head combo screws
. Pinion screw
. Connection arm screw
. PA bracket
.PA shoe screws
7
9
2
3
11
6
1
8
4
10
6










L
C
L
C
Bottom of stop
Opening “A”
to ° -/” []
° to ° -/” []
over ° -/” []
”
[]
“A” DP
C
L
C
L
45°
45°
L
C
L
C
Keep arm parallel
.. Secure the friction hold
open arm to the door.
• Right hand - nut facing
upwards
• Left hand - nut facing
downwards.
.. Rotate pinion ° to pre-load.
.. Attach arm PARALLEL to door.

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Adjust closing speeds
Adjust hold open
5 Adjustments
Confirm closer spring size prior to making any
closing speed adjustments.
Do not back valve heads out beyond closer casting. Door should close in  to  seconds from º.
Maximum opening angle is º.
Do not close valves completely.
. Adjust closing speeds: sweep, latch, backcheck, delayed action
Fig.
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Backcheck
Sweep, Latch
& Delayed Action
.. Loosen hold open nut.
.. Open door ° - ° before desired hold open
position.
.. Tighten hold open nut securely.
.. Pull door closed.
.. Open door to hold open position.
(Do not push door beyond hold open position. An
auxiliary stop must be used to limit door swing.)
.. To disengage, pull door closed until hold open
releases and door closer takes over.
. Adjust optional hold open
Fig.
Hold
open nut
Backcheck positioning MUST be turned “ON” for
parallel arm applications.
Backcheck position will advance approximately °.
Check delayed action (DEL) function if supplied.
 meets lb interior barrier-free requirements.
If necessary, adjust closer spring and test pull
forces until proper forces are obtained.
Ball bearing hinges and pivots should always be
used.
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+
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+
+
-
-
+
BC
DA
S
L

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Adjust spring force
Secure covers
. Adjust spring force
Fig.
Increase
Decrease
Regular and top jamb mounts
Closer size Max door
weight (lbs)
Door width Full turns
Interior Exterior
  '" --- -
  ' '" -
  '" ' 
  ' '" +
  --- ’ +
Parallel mount
  ’” ---- -
  ’ ’” 
  ’” ’ +
  ’ ’” +
6 Install covers
Fig.
13
13
6
COV
FC
FCSL

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