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Dark bronze manual hydraulic door closer with cast aluminum hold-open arm, parallel top-frame mount

Norton Door Closers

Norton Door Closers 161BF 690 TPH Manual Hydraulic Door Closer

SKU CH-9KCZ-6Z2Z9

Adjustable hydraulic door closer with hold-open arm, ANSI Grade 2 and UL listed for interior or exterior use

  • Product typeTraffic & Parking Lot
  • Size or dimensionsAdjustable 1 to 4
  • Heavy-duty hydraulic closing for high-traffic doors
  • ANSI A156.4 Grade 2 certified performance
  • Hold-open arm keeps door at 180 degrees
  • Dark bronze cast aluminum resists corrosion
  • ADA-compliant operation with adjustable 1 to 4 force

Heavy-duty door closer

The Norton 161BF is a manual hydraulic door closer built for interior and exterior openings in commercial traffic and parking-lot environments. Its adjustable spring range of 1 to 4 accommodates a variety of door weights and sizes. Non-handed design allows installation on either right- or left-hand doors without modification. Dark bronze painted cast aluminum housing and arm provide corrosion resistance and a uniform finish.

Sustained operation

Hydraulic fluid regulates closing speed consistently across repeated cycles, preventing the abrupt slamming that occurs with spring-only devices. Separate sweep and latch valves let installers tune the closing force for the full 180-degree swing and the final latching segment. Hold-open arm function keeps the door stationary at the desired angle until manually released, reducing wear on the mechanism during high-traffic periods.

Code compliance limits

The closer meets ANSI A156.4 Grade 2 requirements for cycle durability and closing-force control. UL and cUL listings confirm fire-door suitability where codes mandate listed hardware. ADA compliance ensures opening-force limits are satisfied for accessible routes. Parallel, regular and top-frame mounting options cover standard hollow-metal and aluminum storefront frames, but the unit is not rated for ligature-resistant applications.

How it compares

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Price $93.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 2,145 comparable items (median $55.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNORTON DOOR CLOSERS
Product typeTraffic & Parking Lot
Size & build
Size or dimensionsAdjustable 1 to 4

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the hydraulic mechanism produce during continuous daily use?

The hydraulic closer operates without a motor or fan, so it generates no electrical heat and runs silently; only the fluid moving through the valves is audible.

What mounting hardware or door preparation must already be in place for the parallel, regular or top-frame installation?

The unit requires a door and frame drilled to the Norton 161 template for parallel-arm, regular-arm or top-jamb mounting; no additional brackets are included.

Will the adjustable 1-4 spring power and 180-degree opening work with an existing ANSI Grade 1 closer body already on the door?

This closer meets ANSI A156.4 Grade 2, not Grade 1, so it cannot directly replace a Grade 1 body without checking the door weight and width against the 1-4 adjustment range.

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