| Norton Series UNI-J8501 Unitrol Door Controls
Top Jamb Installation
Catalog Numbers
UNITROL CATALOG
NUMBERS |
NORMAL POWER RANGE |
ACCESSIBILITY CODE
POWER RANGE |
x SPECIFY FRAME
REVEAL |
STOP ONLY ARM |
HOLD-OPEN ARM |
STOP ONLY ARM |
HOLD-OPEN ARM |
UNI-J8501 |
UNI-J8501H |
UNI-J8501 BF |
UNI-J8501BF-H |
Dimensional Data
DOOR CLOSER COVER |
DIMENSIONAL
INFORMATION SHOWN IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS) |
M
MINIMUM FRAME FACE |
P
MINIMUM CEILING CLEARANCE |
S*
MINIMUM TOP RAIL CLEARANCE |
WITHOUT DROP PLATE |
WITH DROP PLATE |
WITHOUT DROP PLATE |
WITH DROP PLATE |
WITHOUT DROP PLATE |
WITH DROP PLATE |
STANDARD |
1-3/4 (44) |
8148 1-1/2 (38) |
2-3/4 (70) |
8148 1-1/2 (38) |
1-7/8 (48) |
8148 3-3/4 (95) |
OPTIONAL |
1-3/4 (44) |
8547 1-5/8 (41) |
3-3/4 (95) |
8547 1-5/8 (41) |
1-7/8 (48) |
8547 3-3/4 (95) |
DOOR
CLOSER
COVER |
DIMENSIONAL
INFORMATION SHOWN IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS) |
T
TEMPLATE POSITION FOR HOLD-OPEN AT
LISTED ANGLE OR DEAD STOP AT LISTED ANGLE PLUS 5° |
U
CLOSER LENGTH |
V
CLOSER HEIGHT |
X
CLOSER PROJECTION |
85° |
90° |
95° |
100° |
105° |
110° |
STANDARD |
9-1/2 (241) |
8-7/8 (225) |
8-1/4 (210) |
7-3/4 (197) |
7-3/8 (187) |
7 (178) |
13 (330) |
2-7/8 (73) |
2-1/8 (54) |
OPTIONAL |
9-1/4 (235) |
8-5/8 (219) |
8 (203) |
7-1/2 (191) |
7-1/8 (181) |
6-3/4 (171) |
13-5/8 (346) |
3-7/8 (98) |
2-1/8 (54) |
*Minimum top rail dimensions shown are with Arm Shoe Shock
Absorber mounted above secondary arm. All dimensions are for reference only.
Closer Power Adjustment
The following charts are a guide to set the Unitrol door
closer power. Installer must further adjust the closer to accommodate door, frame, degree
of opening, environment or "Code" requirements. Closer factory set at minimum
power (zero turns).
Series UNI-J8501--Normal Power Range
DOOR SIZE
WOOD OR METAL
INCHES (METERS) |
POWER ADJUSTMENT
FULL 360" CLOCK WISE TURNS OF
ADJUSTMENT NUT |
UNITROL CATALOG
NUMBER |
INTERIOR |
EXTERIOR |
STOP ONLY ARM |
HOLD-OPEN ARM |
28-36 (0.70-0.90) |
3 |
6 |
UNI-J8501 |
UNI-J8501H |
37-42 (0.95-1.05) |
6 |
7 |
43-48 (1.10-1.20) |
8 |
11 |
MAXIMUM
TURNS AVAILABLE 15 |
Closer power can be adjusted to conform to conventional
sizing requirements outlined in ANSI A 156.4-1986, Standards for Door Controls - Closers.
Series UNI-J8501 BF
Accessibility Code Power Range
DOOR SIZE
WOOD OR METAL
INCHES (METERS) |
POWER ADJUSTMENT
FULL 360° CLOCK WISE TURNS OF
ADJUSTMENT NUT |
UNITROL
CATALOG NUMBER |
INTERIOR |
EXTERIOR |
STOP ONLY ARM |
HOLD-OPEN ARM |
2836 (0.70-0.90) |
2 |
4 |
UNI-J8501BF |
UNI-J8501BF-H |
37-42 (0.95-1.05) |
5 |
7 |
43-48 (1.10-1.20) |
7 |
10 |
MAXIMUM
TURNS AVAILABLE 15 |
Closer power can be adjusted to conform to the sizing
requirements outlined in ANSI A 117.1-1980, Specifications for Making Buildings and
Facilities Accessible To and Usable By Physically Handicapped People.

2-7/8" high x 2-1/8" deep x 13" long (73mm x
54mm x 330mm)
Molded Pull Cover -- #8400P: Standard.
Available in any of the "Sprayed Finishes" listed on page UNITROL-3. Cover fastens to closer with two attaching
screws, included.

3-3/4" high x 2-1/8" deep x 13-1/2" long
(95mm x 54mm x 343mm)
Metal Pull Cover -- #J8400M: Optional; Handed.
Available in any of the "Plated Finishes" listed on page
UNITROL-3. When ordering, specify hand of door. Cover fastens to closer with two
mounting clips and two attaching screws, included.

3-7/8" high x 2-1/8" deep x 13-5/8" long
(98mm x 54mm x 346mm)
Wood Laminated Cover -- #J8400W: Optional; Handed.
Available in any of the "Wood Finishes" listed on page
UNITROL-3. When ordering, specify hand of door. Cover fastens to closer with two
mounting clips and two attaching screws, included. |