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Free-Swing Door Closers
Free swing door closers are ideal in schools, care homes, hospices, and hospitals to allow ease of movement with little to no resistance from the closer. The door can either be in ‘hold open’ mode allowing free movement between areas or can be in ‘free swing’ mode, meaning the door can be opened and closed as normal but there is little resistance or weight to the door meaning the young, elderly, and anyone with mobility difficulties can open and close the door with ease. Free Swing door closers are connected to the buildings fire alarm system or will ‘listen’ for the sound of the fire alarm, when an alarm is activated power to the unit is cut and the door shuts automatically.
Exidor 9870 Electro-Magnetic Free-Swing Door Closer - Power Size EN 4
- Fixed power size EN 4
- Door operates without resistance in normal use
- Adjustable closing speed and latching action
- Free-swing and hold open configuration options
- 2 year warranty
Geofire Agrippa Acoustic Free-Swing Door Closer - Power Size EN 4
- Fixed power size EN 4
- Door operates without resistance in normal use
- Adjustable closing speed and latching action
- Capable of learning the fire alarm sound
- Wireless installation and programming
- 12 month manufacturer's warranty
GEZE TS4000EFS Hold Open Free-Swing Door Closer
- Door operates without resistance in normal use
- Adjustable power size EN 1-6
- 120 minute fire rating
- Adjustable closing speed and latching action
- 12 month manufacturer's warranty
Briton 996 Hold Open Free-Swing Door Closer
- Door operates without resistance in normal use
- Fixed power sizes EN 3, 4 & 5
- 120 minute fire rating
- Adjustable closing speed and latching action
- 10 Year Mechanical Parts Warranty
Freedor SmartSound Wireless Hold Open Free-Swing Door Closer
- Door operates without resistance in normal use
- Fixed power size EN 3
- Completely wireless door closer
- Adjustable closing speed
- Battery operated (3 years battery life)
- 3 year warranty
Freedor Pro Free-Swing Fire Door Closer System
- Door operates without resistance in normal use
- Completely wireless door closer and retainer
- Free-swing takes the weight off for freedom of movement
- 5 year Safelincs extended warranty
- FREE site survey
Overhead Fire Door Closer Mounting Configurations
What are free-swing door closers?
Overhead Fire Door Closer Mounting Configurations
Door closers can be mounted in different ways depending upon the application for which they are being used. The three most common mounting types are detailed below.
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Also known as regular or projecting arm, this is the standard fixing position for a universal door closer. This is where the door closer is fitted to the opening face of the door on the hinge side. When a door closer is fitted in a "figure 1" configuration the arms of the closer will project outwards from the door at around 90°. Please Note: Fig 1 is suitable for all fire doors. |
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Fig 61 Mounting |
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The second fixing position for a universal door closer is commonly referred to as "figure 61" or transom. This is where the door closer is inverted and the body of it fitted to the head of the door frame opposite the hinge side of the door. This application allows a door closer to be fitted on external doors without the closer having to be exposed to the elements. When a door closer is fitted in a "figure 61" configuration the arms of the closer will project outwards from the door at around 90°. Please Note: The Certifire certificate must explicitly state approval for a door closer to be compliant in this configuration. |
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Fig 66 Mounting |
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The third fixing position for a universal door closer is commonly referred to as "figure 66" or parallel arm. This is where the door closer is fitted to the closing face of the door opposite the hinge side of the door. The arm of the closer is then fitted to a bracket supplied with the door closer. This application allows a door closer to be fitted on external doors without the closer having to be exposed to the elements. When a door closer is fitted in a "figure 66" configuration the arms of the closer will run parallel to the door and frame. Please Note: The Certifire certificate must explicitly state approval for a door closer to be compliant in this configuration. |
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What are free-swing door closers?
A swing free electromagnetic door closer works like any other overhead closer but will allow for the door to be opened and closed as if no door closer was fitted. It will also ensure that the door fully closes from any angle upon the fire alarm activating. The swing free closer is ideal for use on doors that are on high traffic routes or where the users may find it difficult to open heavy fire rated doors, for example, in schools or care homes. They also provide peace of mind for the responsible person that the fire door will close when the fire alarm is activated.