Falcon SC61ARWPA689 Surface Door Closer Aluminum

Product Description

The FALCON SC61ARWPA689 is a light- to medium-duty surface-mounted door closer designed for commercial and institutional door applications. It ships with a regular arm and a parallel arm bracket, giving installers flexibility in mounting configuration without sourcing additional hardware. The aluminum finish provides corrosion resistance suitable for interior and light-exterior use. This closer is designed to control door swing speed and latching action, helping doors meet ADA and life-safety code requirements for controlled closure. Licensed door hardware contractors and general contractors typically specify and install this unit on hollow-metal or wood doors in office, school, and light commercial settings.

The SC61ARWPA689 is appropriate for interior commercial doors in light to medium traffic environments such as office corridors, classroom entries, and stairwell access doors. The included parallel arm bracket allows installation on the push side of the door where a standard regular arm would interfere with the door stop or frame condition. Both residential and light commercial doors fall within the duty rating of this closer. Installers should verify door width and weight against the closer's duty class before installation.

Key Features

• Light to medium duty rating suitable for low- to moderate-traffic commercial doors
• Includes regular arm and parallel arm bracket for versatile mounting configurations
• Aluminum finish offers corrosion resistance for interior and light-exterior applications
• Surface-mount design allows straightforward installation without mortising
• Compatible with standard commercial door frames without additional adapters when using the included bracket

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style surface door closer for light to medium duty commercial door applications. No specific compatible model numbers or replacement part numbers were provided in the product data.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed door hardware contractor or qualified general contractor. Before installation, confirm the door is plumb, the frame is structurally sound, and the closer duty class matches the door size and usage frequency. Follow ANSI A156.4 standards for door closer installation and adjust closing speed and latching speed valves only after the unit is fully mounted and the door is cycling under normal conditions. Do not overtighten mounting fasteners into hollow-metal doors without backing plates, as this can strip the substrate and compromise holding strength.