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dormakaba 8900 EMF Installation Instructions

08281000

03-2020

8900 EMF

5

Track

Wire connections

2.4.1  Slide wiring connection cover to allow access to 

wire connections.

2.4.2  Determine power supply and unit voltage type: 

24 VAC, 24VDC.

CAUTION! DO NOT CONNECT 120VAC TO A 24 VOLT 
UNIT TYPE!

2.4.3  Connect power supply wires to terminal block as 

shown (Terminal Block can be removed for easier 
wiring). 

NOTE:  Be sure to use ground screw for power supply  
 

  ground wire when supplying 120 VAC.

 

2.4.4  Slide wiring connection cover over wire 

connections.

2.4.5  Insert cover into track, align end cap in end of 

track.

2.4.6  Install remaining screw as shown using 1/4-20x2” 

metal or No.14 x 2-3/4” wood screw.

2.3.1 

8900T and 8900DE:

• 

Install the wire access plugs toward latch edge 
of door.

• 

Use (2) 1/4-20x2” metal or (2) No.14 x 2-3/4” 
wood screws.

• 

Route wires from frame through appropriate 
wire access hole in track, being careful not to 
pinch wires during installation.

8900T and 8900DE

Wire 

connection 

cover

8900PT

Hinge

CL

2.3.2 

8900PT:

• 

Install PT track to soffit with wire access plugs 
toward hinge.

• 

Install with (1) 1/4-20x1-1/4” combo screw and 
(1) 1/4-20x2” metal or (1) No.14 x 2-3/4” wood 
screw as shown.

• 

Route wires from frame through appropriate 
wire access hole in track, being careful not to 
pinch wires during installation. (DO NOT 
INSTALL END CAP ON HINGE SIDE IN THIS 
STEP.)

End cap

End cap

2.3  Secure track to frame

Fig.3 

End cap

2.4  Set up wire connections

Fig.4 

CAUTION! IMPROPER 

VOLTAGE TO UNIT 

WILL RESULT IN 

DAMAGE TO UNIT 

AND VOID 

WARRANTY.

NOTE: ALL WIRING 

MUST COMPLY WITH 

NATIONAL, STATE 

AND LOCAL 

ELECTRICAL CODES.

Terminal 

block

Solenoid wires

Incoming power 

connection

UL listed alarm 

control unit or 

smoke detector

NOTE:  THIS CONNECTION IS NOT POLARITY 

DEPENDENT. TERMINAL BLOCK 18 awg MAX.

UL listed alarm 

control unit or 

smoke detector

Summary of Contents for 8900 PT

Page 1: ...8900 EMF Surface Applied Closer no Detector Installation instructions 08281000 03 2020 EN ...

Page 2: ...wire access plug 4 2 3 Secure track to frame 5 2 4 Set up wire connections 5 2 5 Secure main arm 6 2 6 Secure arm to slide shoe 6 3 Adjustments 7 3 1 Adjust closing speeds sweep latch backcheck delayed action 7 3 2 Adjust spring force 7 3 3 Adjust hold open 8 3 4 Auxiliary stops 8 4 Bypass switch optional 8 4 1 Secure bypass switch 8 5 Final steps 9 5 1 Determine power supply 9 5 2 Final steps 9 5...

Page 3: ...t can be connected directly to a fire control panel 2 Read entire instruction sheet prior to installation and refer to NFPA 72E Standards may be obtained from THE NATIONAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 3 Reference unit carton for unit mounting style and voltage 4 Prepare door and frame for fasteners using the appropriate template Mark drill and tap holes as indicated If ...

Page 4: ...ug according to the installation type NOTE Three access wire holes on optional surface wired units only T DE RH T DE LH Surface wiring NOTE No top plug on PT mounts 2 1 Install closer to door Fig 1 8900T and 8900DE Right hand door 8900PT Right hand door Left hand door Left hand door C L C L Hinge Hinge C L C L Hinge Hinge 2 2 Remove wire access plug Fig 2 ...

Page 5: ...ood screws Route wires from frame through appropriate wire access hole in track being careful not to pinch wires during installation 8900T and 8900DE Wire connection cover 8900PT Hinge C L 2 3 2 8900PT Install PT track to soffit with wire access plugs toward hinge Install with 1 1 4 20x1 1 4 combo screw and 1 1 4 20x2 metal or 1 No 14 x 2 3 4 wood screw as shown Route wires from frame through appr...

Page 6: ...n screw and washer 6mm hex key Left hand door Right hand door 8900T 8900DE 8900PT Hinge C L Hinge C L 2 5 1 With door in closed position rotate spindle 45 with wrench 2 5 2 Place arm on spindle parallel to door 2 5 3 Secure arm with pinion screw and washer 2 5 1 With door in closed position rotate spindle 45 with wrench 2 5 2 Place arm on spindle parallel to door 2 5 3 Secure arm with pinion screw...

Page 7: ... Sweep Latch Speed Latch Backcheck intensity Sweep Latch Backcheck Delayed action Sweep Delayed action 3 2 Adjust spring force Fig 8 Increase Decrease 8916 Supplied with a size 3 spring setting 8956 Supplied with a size 6 spring setting NOTE DO NOT ADJUST SPRING LOWER THAN SIZE 3 Closer size Max door weight lbs Door width Full turns Interior 8916 4 125 2 6 0 5 150 3 8 6 200 3 6 16 8956 6 200 3 6 0...

Page 8: ...ews 3 32 hex Hold open force adjustment 5 32 hex Clockwise stronger Less Hold Open Angle Greater Hold Open Angle NOTE Power must be supplied to reset position An auxiliary door stop by others must be installed to limit the maximum degree of door swing Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit 4 Bypass switch optional Fig 11 4 1 1 Slide wiring connection cover to allow access 4 1 2 Attach b...

Page 9: ...the electromagnet releases and the doors close 5 If the closer is used in conjunction with a detectored unit trip the test switch of the main closer detector as explained in the test procedure for that unit After a short time delay the hold open electromagnet of both units will release and the doors will close Resetting the test switch will allow the units to return to standby 5 2 Final steps IMPO...

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