User friendly versatile mounting applications permit standard, top jamb, parallel and track installations.

The 281 Door Closer is non-sized so that closing force can be adjusted in the field to accommodate various door sizes and weights.

Adjustable spring power allows 281 closers a size range of 1 through 6. They are adjusted to size 3 before leaving the factory.

Features

• Certified ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1

• Conforms to UL10C and UBC for positive pressure fire test

• UL Listed and cUL Listed to Canadian Safety Standards listed for use on fire doors

• Ten year 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)

• High impact non-corrosive plastic covers with two machine screws standard, metal covers and lead lined are optional

• 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

• Heavy duty forged steel arms are finely 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 doorspeed, 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

Innovation

• SARGENT’s revolutionary MicroShield® available. This antimicrobial silver-based finish coating permanently suppresses the growth of bacteria, algae, fungus, mold and mildew. EPA and NSF approved and FDA listed.