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dormakaba 8900 EMF Installation Instructions

08281000

03-2020

8900 EMF

8

Adjustments: hold open

Auxiliary stop

Bypass switch

Fig.9 

Hold open position is preset at approximately 90°. Loosen set screws using 3/32” hex wrench. Slide hold open 
device to desired position. Retighten set screws securely.

Hold open device

Hold open set screws -   

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.

Bypass switch (optional)

Fig.11 

4.1.1  Slide wiring connection cover to allow access.

4.1.2  Attach bracket and assembly bypass switch.

Wire connection 

cover

4.1  Secure bypass switch

3.3  Adjust hold open

3.4  Auxiliary stops

Fig.10 

  

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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