Things to Consider
- Consists of body & arm – One attaches to door and other to frame
- Can be surface mounted or mortised in door / frame / or both
- Maximum degree of opening is limited (usually around 110 o)
- Templated for 1 ¾” doors (other thickness may not work)
- Available for single swing or double acting
- Designed primarily for butt hinges and center or offset pivots
- Most are non-handed
- Different sizes available based mostly on door width
- Can be stop only, hold open only, or combination stop / holder
- Grout box will be required for use in new masonry walls
Red Flags
- Templated locations are measured to CL of hinge or pivot knuckle
- Swing clear hinges require revised templates / different hardware / special attention
- Mounting and operation may not be possible with some closer types and applications or could require special brackets
- May be restrictions on push or pull side mounting
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| Components of overhead stop / holder | Surface mounted application | Concealed mounting application |
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| Template showing location to CL of hinge knuckle | Template notes if unit will work with swing clear hinges | Surface mounted with special bracket & concealed closer |