BHMA Certified Door Closers For Commercial Doors

BHMA or Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association is a leader in the performance of commercial door hardware. Their national standards A156 is set of procedures which help standardize the quality of door hardware. Our BHMA door closer is a commercial grade closing device that meets or exceeds BHMA A156 standards.

BHMA Door Closer Features

• BHMA Door Closer Complies With ANSI A156.4, Grade 1, 2 million Cycles
• BHMA Door Closer Is UL/ULC Listed For 3 Hour Fire Rated Doors
• BHMA Door Closer Is Constructed From Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum
• BHMA Door Closers are tri-packed fro regular, top jamb, or parallel arm applications.
• BHMA Door Closer features an adjustable sweep, latch, and closing speed

Door Size Options

The door closer contains a fully adjustable spring allowing the door closer to be installed on any commercial door.

• Size 1 To 4: For Interior Doors 32" To 48" Wide or Exterior Doors 28" To 42" Wide
• Size 3 To 6: For Interior Doors 42" To 60" Wide or Exterior Doors 36" To 54" Wide

BHMA Door Closer Arm Type Options

• The BHMA Door Closer Is Tri-Packed, meaning it can be installed Regular, Top Jamb, or Parallel Arm

BHMA Door Closer Drop Plate Option

A flat drop plate option is available for installations where there is low headroom or insufficient mounting space on the door frame.

BHMA Door Closer Regular Arm Installation With Drop Plate

BHMA Door Closer Top Jamb Installation With Drop Plate

BHMA Door Closer Parallel Arm Installation With Drop Plate

BHMA Door Closer Additional Mounting Hardware

• Sex Nuts and Bolts: Set of 4 Each. For steel door applications.

BHMA Door Closer Comes Standard With Backcheck

The adjustable back check provides a checking or cushioning effect as the door is severely thrust open, typically as it might be caught by the wind, or in violent egress by an individual. The back check helps prevent damage to the door, door hardware, or to adjacent wall surfaces. The strength of the checking action is adjustable, and when it is fully employed (not recommended) it places considerable strain on the door closer, which can result in failing or leaking. It is always best to turn out back the back check valve 1-1/2 to 2 full turns from the fully closed position for safety.

BHMA Door Closer Hold Open Function Available (Note Hold Open Arm Should Not Be Used On Fire Doors):

This option allows you to add a hold open arm to the door closer. A hold open arm is an adjustable arm that allows the user to set the door to a hold open position. It is important to note that if that a hold open arm should never be used on a fire rated door closer. This option only applies if the door closer is used on a non-fire rated door.

BHMA Door Closer Adjustment

BHMA Door Closer Closing Cycle

Note: Closing arcs (Close and Latch) are controlled by two (2) separate speed valve adjuster. Adjust the closing speed first, then adjust the latching speed.

1. Closing speed adjustment is accomplished by full rotations of the speed valve adjuster. - Turn the speed valve screw clockwise for a slower close arc closing speed. - Turn the speed valve screw counter-clockwise for a faster close arc closing speed.

2. Latch speed adjustment is accomplished by full rotations of the speed adjuster valve. - Turn the speed valve screw clockwise for a slower latch arc closing speed. - Turn the speed valve screw counter-clockwise for a faster latch arc closing speed.

CAUTION!!! Do not turn speed adjuster valve more than two (2) full turns counter-clockwise from its factory default position, as the two speed valve adjusters could become dislodge from the door closer body, resulting in the loss of internal fluid and failure of the device.