RTS88

Overhead Concealed Door Closer

RTS88 OVERHEAD CONCEALED CLOSER

DORMA RTS88 OVERHEAD CONCEALED DOOR CLOSER

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Invisible door control —
Dependable and easy to install
Architects are often challenged to
design buildings that are both
beautiful and functional, down to
the last detail. The DORMA
RTS88 overhead concealed door
closer offers the perfect solution
for those who prefer the aesthetic
advantages of a concealed door
closer.

The RTS88 is designed to give

lasting, dependable service where
surface applied units and other
types of closers are not suitable,
or would interfere with the
architectural design. The RTS88
may be easily installed in wood,
aluminum, or hollow metal doors
and frames, for single and

CONTENTS double-acting doors. Contractors

appreciate the RTS88 closer,
— because the majority of door and
frame preparation is done prior to
RTS88 Overhead Concealed Door Closer Specifications 3 installation of the unit, resulting
Technical Details 3 in less on-site machining. The
Application Drawings Side Load Packages RTS88 is also an excellent
replacement closer for problem
Aluminum Door and Frame – RTS01/RTS02 5
entrances encountering
Steel Door and Frame – RTS03 6 vandalism of surface applied
Wood Door and Steel Frame – RTS04 7 closers.
Wood Door and Frame – RTS05 8
The RTS88 closer has a compact
Wood Door and Aluminum Frame – RTS06 9
body size which fits into a 1-3/4"
End Load Packages
× 4" header for aluminum frames
Aluminum Door and Frame, 1" Top Rail – RTS07–RTS10 10 and is also easily adaptable to
Aluminum Door and Frame, 7/8" Top Rail – RTS11–RTS14 11 wood and hollow metal frame
Aluminum Door and Frame, 3/4" Top Rail – RTS15–RTS18 12 configurations.

Aluminum Door and Frame, 5/8" Top Rail – RTS19–RTS22 13

Openings fitted with the RTS88
Offset Slide Arm Packages are capable of 90° or 105° maxi-
Aluminum Door and Frame, Hinges – RTS25 14 mum opening door swing, trim
Aluminum Door and Frame, Pivots – RTS26 15 conditions permitting. Sweep and
latch closing speeds are con-
Steel Door and Frame, Hinges/Pivots – RTS27 16
trolled by two noncritical temper-
Wood Door and Steel Frame, Hinges/Pivots – RTS28 17 ature compensating valves to
Wood Door and Frame, Hinges/Pivots – RTS29 18 insure constant closing speeds
Wood Door and Aluminum Frame, Hinges – RTS30 19 even under the most extreme
temperature conditions. A built-
Wood Door and Aluminum Frame, Pivots – RTS31 20
in pressure relief valve protects
Accessories Arms 21
the closer from abuse due to
Pivots 24 forced closing. A cushion at 90°
Cover Plates 26 or 105°, depending on the model
Miscellaneous 27 selected, helps protect the door,
frame, and adjoining structure.

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NOTE: Always use an auxiliary ..Thermostatic valves insure 105°, trim conditions permitting. Cover Plate Finishes
stop in conjunction with RTS88 constant closing speeds under Sweep and latch speed will be (Steel or Wood Frame)
installations. Standard Sprayed Finishes
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varying temperatures. controlled by two noncritical

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The standard RTS88 is adjustment valves from 90° or Aluminum: 689.
The RTS88 may be used on furnished without hold open. 105° to closed. Built-in pressure Bronze: 691 (Dull), 690
doors weighing up to a maximum Optional single point relief valve will protect the closer (Statuary), or 695

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of 250 lb (interior) or 200 lb mechanical hold open is from abuse caused by forced (Dark Duranodic).

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(exterior), including all hardware. available at 90° or 105°. closing. A cushion at 90° or 105° Gold: 696.
The closer may be used on The RTS88 BFI and RTS 88 will be provided to help protect Black: 693.
exterior doors up to a maximum BFE are available in 105° the door and frame. The RTS88
Optional Plated Finishes
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3'-6" width and interior doors up NHO and 105° HO only. closer will be available with hold
to a maximum 4' width. The RTS88 offers a cast-iron open at 90° or 105°, or without Brass: 605 (Bright) or

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body along with heavy-duty hold open. The RTS BFI and BFE 606 (Satin).

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A complete line of accessories is ball bearings at the spindle. are available with 105° hold Bright Bronze: 611 (Bright),
available for wood, aluminum, Steel cam and roller assembly open only. Optional extended 612 (Satin), or 613 (Oxidized

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and hollow metal applications, is coupled to dual steel spindle will be available in 3/16" Satin Oil Rubbed).

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both single and double-acting pistons. integral length or 1-3/16" add-on Nickel: 618 (Bright) or

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center hung doors, and hinged or Mounting brackets are avail- length. Accessories will be 619 (Satin).
offset pivoted single-acting doors. able to install closer into alu- available for single and double- Chrome: 625 (Bright) or

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minum or wood headers. acting doors as well as 626 (Satin).
Other accessories include cover Packages are available for side independently hung installations
plates for wood, aluminum, and load, end load, and offset slide for wood, aluminum, and hollow Cover Plate Finishes
hollow metal frames, and arm applications. For metal doors and frames. (Aluminum Frame)
extended spindles for increased independently hung doors with Standard Sprayed Finishes
clearances at the top of the door. 8812 slide arm, the maximum The RTS88 BFI meets Aluminum: 689.
Optional hold open units are degree of opening and hold the 5 lb maximum Bronze: 695 (Dark Duranodic).

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available, effective at either 90° open angle may vary slightly. opening force Black: 693.
or 105°. No. 8532 steel header mount- requirement for interior 3'–0"
Warranty1: For details, refer to
ing channel is specifically wide center hung single or
DORMA Limited Warranty on our
Technical Details
..Compact closer body is
designed to install the RTS double-acting doors.
website at go.dorma.com/terms.
series closer into open-throat
designed to fit into headers as steel header sections. Normal- Both the RTS88 BFI and RTS88 1. Details of DORMA’s Limited Warranty

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small as 1-3/4"×4". ly, the mounting channel is BFE are suited for easy retrofit of may be found on our website. Express-
ly excluded is warranty for improper
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Closer body is non-handed. installed in the header prior to Jackson, Rixson 608, and similar
installation or misuse of the product.

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One closer for both single- shipment to the job site. style closers. The RTS88 BFI
Overtravel or shock loading of the

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acting or double-acting doors. No. 8521E add-on spindle ex- and RTS88 BFE are available in
cushion bumper in the RTS88 closer,
Accommodates maximum door tension is available for special 105° NHO and 105° HO only. at the limit of door travel, constitutes
weight of 250 lb (interior) or applications where additional misuse and/or improper installation.
200 lb (exterior), including all clearance is required between Always use an auxiliary stop with

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hardware. the closer body and the door. RTS88 closer installations.
A pressure relief valve protects Cover plates are available for
closer from damage caused by virtually any type header

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forced closing. material.
An integral cushion limits door No. 8820J conversion bracket
swing to 90° or 105°. An is available for replacement of
auxiliary stop must always be existing overhead concealed
installed in conjunction with closers with the RTS88.

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RTS88. DORMA USA quality and environmental
A mechanical backcheck slows Specifications management systems in Reamstown, PA
down the door prior to contact The RTS88 will consist of a steel and Steeleville, IL are certified to

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with the cushion. cam, rollers, and springs housed ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.
Closing speeds are controlled in a compact cast iron body.
by two non-critical adjustment Closers will be capable of being
valves. Sweep area is from installed in minimum 1-3/4"×4"
105°–20°. Latch area is from headers. RTS88 will have
20°–0°. maximum door opening to 90° or

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Technical Details

Dual Speed Closing—Sweep Backcheck—A mechanical Cushion—An integral cushion

and latch closing speeds are backcheck slows the door is available at 90° or 105°.
controlled by two non-critical prior to contact with the Always use an auxiliary stop in
adjustment valves. Sweep area cushion. conjunction with RTS88
is from 105° to 20°. Latch installations.
area is from 20° to 0°.

RTS88 Closer Dimensions Comparison Chart RTS88 Series

DORMA RTS88 RTS88 RTS88

2-3/4 8-1/32 (204) 9/16 Side Load End Load Offset
(70) (14) Slide Arm
Jackson 101-BE, 101-BF 101-AP, 101-AE 201-A4
3-5/8 101-GE, 101-PV 101-PE, 101-P 201-P
3-9/16 2-3/4 (92) 101-U, 101-V 101-PA, 101-T
(90) (70)
101-S
Rixson 608SL 608EL 0608
700 0700
9-3/4 (248) 800
1-5/8 1-1/2
(42) (38) LCN 6030CP 6030CP 2030
10-1/16 (256)
Dor-O-Matic 12000, 22000 12000  22500
13000, 23000 13000 23500
2-7/32 1/4 14000, 24000 14000 24500
(56) (6)

Since no products are exactly alike, the data on this

1-1/4 1/2
(12) chart represents our judgment of which products are
(32)
most similar. Information has been obtained from trade
sources. It is not guaranteed nor represented that any
specific product exactly equals any other product.

Size Selector Chart RTS88 Series Size Selector Chart RTS88 BFI/BFE
Maximum Door Width Door Width
Interior Exterior Closer Size Interior Exterior Lightest Opening Force
to 3'-0" to 2'-6" 2* 3'-0" — RTS88 BFI*
over 3'-0" to 3'-6" over 2'-6" to 3'-0" 3 — 3'-0" RTS88 BFE*
over 3'-6" to 4'-0" over 3'-0" to 3'-6" 4
 The RTS88 BFI meets 5 lb interior maximum opening force on 3'-0" wide center
* Size (2) is available for 90° cushion or cushion/hold open only. For 105° hung doors. The RTS88 BFE has the lightest exterior maximum opening force (8.5 lb)
applications, substitute the RTS88 BFE for the door ranges shown. on 3'-0" wide center hung doors.
*  Available for 105° cushion only or cushion/hold open only.
NOTE:
REDUCED OPENING FORCE INSTALLATIONS CAUTION:
The listed door widths and recommended sizes are for average
Manual door closers, including closers certified to meet ANSI/BHMA
conditions. In the case of tall or heavy doors or where doors are
A156.4, when installed and adjusted to conform to ADA or other
subject to wind or draft conditions, the larger closer should be
reduced opening force requirements, may not provide sufficient power
selected and used in conjunction with an auxiliary stop.
to reliably close and latch a door.

Refer to catalog for Low Energy Operator to meet reduced opening

force requirements without affecting closing power.

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SIDE LOAD—DOUBLE OR SINGLE-ACTING

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Aluminum Door & Frame

Package RTS01/RTS02
Side load doors are installed by
placing the door on the bottom
pivot with the door in the closed
position. The top of the door has
a notch on the interior side which
allows access to the clamping
block.
1

Components: RTS01
1. RTS Series closer
2. No. 8563 cover plate
2 (optional)
3. No. 8831 top arm
4. No. 8572 threshold pivot

3 Components: RTS02
1. RTS Series closer
2. N
 o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8831 top arm
5. No. 8570 floor pivot

5
4
Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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SIDE LOAD—DOUBLE OR SINGLE-ACTING

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Steel Door & Frame

Package RTS03
Package RTS03 contains all of
the components required to
1 install an RTS closer in a steel
header.

Components: RTS03
1. No. 8532 closer mounting
2
channel
2. RTS Series closer
3. No. 8575 cover plate
4. No. 8831 top arm
3 5. No. 7421 bottom arm
6. No. 7471K floor bearing

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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SIDE LOAD—DOUBLE OR SINGLE-ACTING

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Wood Door & Steel Frame

Package RTS04
Package RTS04 contains the
No. 8832 side load arm with
1
channel which was designed
specifically for wood door
installations.

Components: RTS04
2
1. 8532 closer mounting
channel
2. RTS Series closer
3 3. No. 8575 cover plate
4. No. 8832 top arm with
channel
5. No. 7421 bottom arm
6. No. 7471K floor bearing

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
5
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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SIDE LOAD—DOUBLE OR SINGLE-ACTING

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Wood Door & Frame

Package RTS05
Package RTS05 contains special
brackets and screws for
installing the RTS closer in wood
headers.

Components: RTS05
1. RTS Series closer
1
2. N o. 8561 cover plate
3. No. 8832 top arm with
channel
4. No. 7421 bottom arm
2 5. No. 7471K floor bearing

5
Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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SIDE LOAD—DOUBLE OR SINGLE-ACTING

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Wood Door & Aluminum Frame

Package RTS06
Package RTS06 contains the
No. 8832 side load arm with
channel which was designed
specifically for wood door
installations.

Components: RTS06
1
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. 8832 top arm with channel
2 4. No. 7421 bottom arm
5. No. 7471K floor bearing

5 Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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END LOAD—DOUBLE OR SINGLE-ACTING

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Aluminum Door & Frame—1" Top Rail

Package RTS07–RTS10
Packages RTS07 through RTS10
are designed for top door rails
with 1" deep channels. The door
is installed by rotating the closer
spindle 90°, then sliding the
1 door into place, perpendicular to
the frame.

Components: RTS07
1. RTS Series closer
2
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8835 top arm
4. No. 8857 tall threshold pivot
3
Components: RTS08
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8835 top arm
5. No. 8853 tall floor pivot

Components: RTS09
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8835 top arm
6. No. 8855 short threshold
pivot

Components: RTS10
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8835 top arm
7. N
 o. 8852 short floor pivot

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

4 5 6 7

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END LOAD—DOUBLE OR SINGLE-ACTING

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Aluminum Door & Frame—7/8" Top Rail

Package RTS11–RTS14
Packages RTS11 through RTS14
are designed for top door rails
with 7/8" deep channels. The
door is installed by rotating the
closer spindle 90°, then sliding
1
the door into place,
perpendicular to the frame.

Components: RTS11
2 1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8836 top arm
4. No. 8857 tall threshold pivot
3

Components: RTS12
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8836 top arm
5. No. 8853 tall floor pivot

Components: RTS13
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8836 top arm
6. No. 8855 short threshold
pivot

Components: RTS14
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8836 top arm
7. N
 o. 8852 short floor pivot

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

4 5 6 7
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Aluminum Door & Frame—3/4" Top Rail

Package RTS15–RTS18
Packages RTS15 through RTS18
are designed for top door rails
with 3/4" deep channels. The
door is installed by rotating the
closer spindle 90°, then sliding
the door into place,
perpendicular to the frame.
1

Components: RTS15
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
2 (optional)
3. No. 8838 top arm
4. No. 8857 tall threshold pivot

3 Components: RTS16
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8838 top arm
5. No. 8853 tall floor pivot

Components: RTS17
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8838 top arm
6. No. 8855 short threshold
pivot

Components: RTS18
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8838 top arm
7. N
 o. 8852 short floor pivot

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop
in conjunction with RTS88
installations.

4 5 6 7
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Aluminum Door & Frame—5/8" Top Rail

Package RTS19–RTS22
Packages RTS19 through RTS22
are designed for top door rails
with 5/8" deep channels. The
door is installed by rotating the
closer spindle 90°, then sliding
the door into place,
1
perpendicular to the frame.

Components: RTS19
1. RTS Series closer
2 2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8837 top arm
4. No. 8857 tall threshold pivot
3
Components: RTS20
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8837 top arm
5. No. 8853 tall floor pivot

Components: RTS21
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8837 top arm
6. No. 8855 short threshold
pivot

Components: RTS22
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8837 top arm
7. N
 o. 8852 short floor pivot

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop
in conjunction with RTS88
installations.

4 5 6 7

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OFFSET SLIDE ARM—SINGLE-ACTING

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Aluminum Door & Frame—Hinges

Package RTS25
Package RTS25 is templated
specifically for aluminum doors
hung on 4-1/2" wide hinges.

Components: RTS25
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
1 (optional)
3. No. 8812 slide arm

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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OFFSET SLIDE ARM—SINGLE-ACTING

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Aluminum Door & Frame—Aluminum Store Front Pivots

Package RTS26
Package RTS26 contains
08079050 bracket required for
proper templating when doors are
hung on aluminum store front pivots.

Components: RTS26
1 1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate (optional)
3. No. 8812 slide arm

2
Pivots shown are typical aluminum
store front pivots.

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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Steel Door & Frame—Hinges/Pivots

Package RTS27
Package RTS27 contains the
components necessary for
1 installing the RTS Series closer
in a steel header. Templating is
provided for both 4-1/2" wide
butt hinges and 3/4" offset
5
pivots.

2 Components: RTS27
1. No. 8532 closer mounting
channel
2. RTS Series closer
3 3. No. 8575 cover plate
4. No. 8812 slide arm
5. No. 8511 offset slide arm
cover (optional)

When using DORMA pivots or

4
pivots by others, use an
intermediate pivot at the top of
the door in place of a full
mortise top pivot. A full mortise
top pivot occupies the same
space in the frame as the
RTS88 closer. See DORMA LM
Series pivots.

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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OFFSET SLIDE ARM—SINGLE-ACTING

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Wood Door & Steel Frame—Hinges/Pivots

Package RTS28
Package RTS28 contains the
components necessary for
installing the RTS Series closer
1
in a steel header. Templating is
provided for both 4-1/2" wide
butt hinges and 3/4" offset
5
pivots.

2 Components: RTS28
1. No. 8532 closer mounting
channel
2. RTS Series closer
3. No. 8575 cover plate
3
4. No. 8812 slide arm
5. No. 8511 offset slide arm
cover (optional)

4 When using DORMA pivots or

pivots by others, use an
intermediate pivot at the top of
the door in place of a full
mortise top pivot. A full mortise
top pivot occupies the same
space in the frame as the
RTS88 closer. See DORMA LM
Series pivots.

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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OFFSET SLIDE ARM—SINGLE-ACTING

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Wood Door & Frame—Hinges/Pivots

Package RTS29
Package RTS29 contains special
brackets and screws for installing
the RTS Series closer in wood
headers. Templating is provided
for both 4-1/2" wide butt hinges
and 3/4" offset pivots.

1 Components: RTS29
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8561 cover plate
3. No. 8812 slide arm

2 When using DORMA pivots or

pivots by others, use an inter-
mediate pivot at the top of the
door in place of a full mortise
top pivot. A full mortise top
pivot occupies the same space
in the frame as the RTS88
3
closer. See DORMA LM Series
pivots.

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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OFFSET SLIDE ARM—SINGLE-ACTING

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Wood Door & Aluminum Frame—Hinges

Package RTS30
Package RTS30 is templated
specifically for doors hung on
4-1/2" wide hinges.

Components: RTS30
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
1
(optional)
3. No. 8812 slide arm

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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OFFSET SLIDE ARM—SINGLE-ACTING

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Wood Door & Aluminum Frame—Pivots

Package RTS31
Package RTS31 contains
08079050 bracket required for
proper templating when doors
are hung on 3/4" offset pivots.

Components: RTS31
1
1. RTS Series closer
2. N o. 8563 cover plate
(optional)
3. No. 8812 slide arm
2
When using DORMA pivots or
pivots by others, use an interme-
diate pivot at the top of the door
in place of a full mortise top
pivot. A full mortise top pivot
occupies the same space in the
3 frame as the RTS88 closer. See
DORMA LM Series pivots.

Note:
Always use an auxiliary stop in
conjunction with RTS88
installations.

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ACCESSORIES
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Arms

1
7/8
(25)
(22)
5/16
(8)
1-3/8
(35)

1-1/4
(32) 2-3/4 (70)

of spindle

1/2
(13)

1-29/32 (48)

10-1/2 (267)

No. 8831 — Standard side load arm for aluminum or steel doors. Requires a minimum 1/2" top door rail channel depth.

10-5/8 (270)

5/8
(16)

of spindle

1-1/2 (38) 2-1/2 (64) 2-3/4 (70) 2-3/4 (70)

1-1/2
(38)

5/8 1-1/4
(16) (32) 2-3/4 (70)

No. 8832 — Side load arm with channel for wood doors. Requires a 5/8" mortise depth.

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ACCESSORIES
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Arms

11/32
(9)
1-3/8
(35)

2-3/8 (60) 1-5/8 (41) 1-3/4 (44)

9-13/16 (249)
of spindle

“A”

3/16
1/2
Arm Dim. A (5)
(13)
No. 8835 — 1" 1-1/16 13/16
(27) (21)
No. 8836 — 7/8" (std.)
No. 8837 — 5/8"
No. 8838 — 3/4"

End load arms for aluminum or tempered glass doors. Specify arm as required by top door rail channel depth.

1/2 1/4
(13) (6)

1-9/16
(40)
13/16 11 (279)
(21)

2-1/8
(54)

1-1/16
(27)
17/32
(13)
13 (330)
12-5/8 (321)
8-7/16 (214)
4-1/4 (108)
3/32
3/8 (2)
(10)
1-3/16
(30)
7/16
(11)

No. 8812 — O
 ffset slide arm and channel for aluminum, steel, or wood doors, hung on 3/4" offset pivots or 4-1/2" wide butt hinges.
Requires a minimum 3/4" top door rail channel depth.

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Arms

5-13/16 (148)

3-11/32 (85)

2-3/8 (60)

1-3/8
(35)

11/32
of spindle (9)

7/8
(22)

3/16 1/2
(5) (13)
1-1/16
(27)
13/16
(21)

No. 8836S — E
 nd load arm specifically designed for tempered glass doors with a short top rail (patch fitting).
Requires a minimum 7/8" top door rail channel depth.

8-3/4 (222)

5-5/16 (135)

2-9/16 (65)

1-3/8
(35)

11/32
of spindle (9)

5/8
(16) 1/4 1/2
1-1/16 (6) (13)
(27)
11/16
(17)

No. 8837K — End load arm specifically designed to match templating of Kawneer end load arm.

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ACCESSORIES
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Pivots
2-7/8 (73)

2 (51) 2-7/8 (73)

1-1/8 2 (51)
1-3/8
(29) Three 1/4-20
(35) machine screws or 1-3/8 1-1/8
No. 14 wood screws
(35) (29)

4-5/16 (110)
Three 1/4-20
1-1/8
2-1/4−2-7/16 3/16 machine screws or
(29) 4-5/16 (110)
(57) (62) (5) No. 14 wood screws
3/8 1-1/8 3/16
3/16 (10) (29) (5)
(5) 4 (102) Three 1/4-20 machine screws
or No. 14 wood screws 1-3/4−1-15/16
3/4 33/64
(44) (49) Clearance Hole
(19) 2-7/16 (13)
(36)
Threshold
1-5/8 7/8 3/4
(41) (22) (19)

2-3/4 (70)

No. 8570 — Adjustable side load floor pivot set for bottom door rail No. 8572 — Adjustable side load threshold pivot set for bottom
channel depth of 1-15/16". Base can be shortened for 1-9/16" bottom door rail channel depth of 1-9/16". Bottom door clearance is
door rail channel depth. Bottom door clearance is adjustable from adjustable from 3/16" to 3/8". Maximum weight capacity is 200 lb.
5/16" to 1/2". Maximum weight capacity is 200 lb.

9-1/4 (235) 5-11/32 (136)

1-3/8 15/16
(35) (24) 1-31/32 2-7/8 (73)
(50)
2
1-1/16 1-1/4 2-1/16 2-1/16 2-1/16 (51)
1-1/8
(27) (32) (52) (52) (52) (29)
Five 1/4-20 machine screws 1-11/32
or No. 14 wood screws
1-7/16 25/32 (34)
3/8 Three 1/4-20 machine screws
(36) (20)
(10) or No. 14 wood screws
1-1/8
(29)
3/16 1-9/16−1-13/16
(5) (40) (46) 3/16
3/4 1-7/16 1-1/16 (5)
(19) (36) (27) 1-1/8
25/32 Threshold
Clearance Hole (29)
1-13/16 1-3/16 (20)
(46) (30) 1-1/4
(34)
2-9/16 1-7/16 Three No. 10 machine screws
(65) (36) or No. 10 wood screw

No. 7471K/7421 — Side load floor pivot set. Requires a 1-1/8" No. 8856 — Adjustable end load threshold pivot set for bottom door
mortise depth. Provides a bottom door clearance of 5/16". Weight rail channel depth of 1-3/8". Bottom door clearance is adjustable from
capacity when used with RTS Series closer is 250 lb. Recommended 3/16" to 7/16". Maximum weight capacity is 200 lb.
for wood doors or any door weighing in excess of 200 lb.

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Pivots
2-7/8 (73) 2-7/8 (73)

2 (51) 2 (51)
Three 1/4-20 machine
1-31/32 1-1/8 1-31/32 1-1/8 screws or No. 14
(50) (29) (50) (29) wood screws
1-11/32 1-11/32
(34) (34)
5-11/32
(136) Three 1/4-20 machine screws 5-11/32 (136)
1-1/8
5/8 or No. 14 wood screws
(29)
(16)
1-13/16−2-1/16 3/16
1-1/4−1-1/2 3/16 (46) (52) (5)
(32) (38) (5)
3/32 3/32
(2) 4-3/4 (2)
4-3/4
(121) (121)
1-1/2 1-1/2
(38) (38)
1-15/16 1-1/2
1-15/16 1-1/2 (49) (38) Two 1/4-20 machine
(49) (38) Two 1/4-20 machine screws screws or No. 14
or No. 14 wood screws 2-3/4 (70) wood screws
2-3/4 (70)

No. 8852 — Adjustable end load floor pivot set for bottom door rail No. 8853 — Adjustable end load floor pivot set for bottom door rail
channel depth of 7/8". Bottom door clearance is adjustable from 3/8" channel depth of 1-9/16". Bottom door clearance is adjustable from
to 5/8". Maximum weight capacity is 200 lb. 1/4" to 1/2". Maximum weight capacity is 200 lb.

2-7/8 (73) 3-1/8 (79)

Two 1/4-20 machine
2 (51) 1-31/32 1-3/8 screws or No. 14
(50) (35) wood screws
1-11/32 1-31/32 1-1/8
(34) (50) (29) 1-11/32
(34)

5-11/32 (136) 3/16

5-11/32
(136) (5)
Three 1/4-20 machine screws 1-1/8
1-3/4−2
or No. 14 wood screws (29) 3/32
5/8 (44) (51) (2)
(16)
1-1/6−1-5/16 Threshold
(27) (33) 3/16 4-3/4
(5) (121)

1-1/8 Threshold 1-1/2

(29) (38)
25/32
Clearance Hole
(20) 1-15/16 1-1/2 Two 1/4-20 machine
(49) (38) screws or No. 14
1-1/4
(32) wood screws
2-3/4 (70)

No. 8855 — Adjustable end load threshold pivot set for bottom door No. 8857 — Adjustable end load threshold pivot set for bottom door
rail channel depth of 7/8". Bottom door clearance is adjustable from channel depth of 1-9/16". Bottom door clearance is adjustable from
3/16" to 7/16". Maximum weight capacity is 200 lb. 3/16" to 7/16". Maximum weight capacity is 200 lb.

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ACCESSORIES
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Cover Plates

1-11/32" dia. clearance hole 1-11/32" dia. clearance hole

8-1/32 (204) 9/16 8-1/32 (204) 9/16

(14) (14)

3-23/32 3-23/32
(94) (94)

7/16" dia. 7/16" dia.

2-3/4 2 places 2-3/4 2 places
(70) (70)

15-23/32 (399) 15-23/32 (399)

Cover plate 8563 Cover plate 8575
Material: aluminum .125" thick Material: steel .057" thick

No. 8563 — Cover plate for RTS Series closer when installed in No. 8575 — Cover plate for RTS Series closer when installed in steel
aluminum header. header.

1-11/32" dia. clearance hole

8-1/32 (204) 9/16

(14)

3-31/32
(101)

7/16" dia.
2-3/4 2 places
(70)

15-23/32 (399)

Cover plate 8561

Material: steel .057" thick

No. 8561 — Cover plate for RTS Series closer when installed in wood
header.

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Miscellaneous Accessories

1/8
(3)

1-3/4
(44)

1-5/16
(33)

No. 8820J — Conversion bracket for replacement of existing overhead No. 8521E — Add-on spindle extension increases distance
concealed closers. Utilizes existing side jamb mounting bracket to between closer and door by 1-3/16" (30 mm).
anchor RTS Series closer.

14-1/4 (362) 3/4 2

4-3/16 (19) (51)
(106)

1-1/4 1
(32) (25)
14 (356)

48-1/4 (1073)

35 (889)

4-3/16 3-11/16 17-1/2 (445)

(106) (94) 1/2
(13)

1/4 1/16
(6) (2)
1-1/2
(38)

No. 8532 — Steel header mounting channel. Provides reinforcement No. 8511 — Offset slide arm cover. Conceals No. 8812 slide arm
required to install the RTS Series closer in an open-throat header. when door is in the closed position. The extruded aluminum cover
is 48-1/4" long and is field-sized as required. Specify hand.

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