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Model 216IC Invisible Closer Hinge

SOSS® Invisible Hinge model #216IC is ideally suited for most types of doors that are 1-3/8″ thick. The SOSS® Invisible Closer gives you a  closer that is totally invisible from either side when the door is closed. The closure rate is completely adjustable. SOSS® Invisible Hinges open a full 180° and are a single action hinge.

The Underwriters Laboratories labeled model #216IC SOSS® Invisible closer hinge can be used on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, steel composite or wood core swinging type fire doors and frames with a 20 minute rating.

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 Concealed/Invisible Mortise

 Fire Rated

 UL

 

 

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Overview

SOSS® Invisible Hinge model #216IC is ideally suited for most types of doors that are 1-3/8″ thick. The model #216 IC is made of zinc and steel materials.The SOSS® Invisible Closer gives you a  closer that is totally invisible from either side when the door is closed. The closure rate is completely adjustable with an allen wrench after installation, and does not require removal of the closer. Installation can be either inside the door itself or inside the door jamb. SOSS® Invisible Hinges open a full 180° and are a single action hinge.

The Underwriters Laboratories labeled the model #216IC SOSS® Invisible closer hinge can be used on hollow metal, sheet metal, tin clad, steel composite or wood core swinging type fire doors and frames with a 20 minute rating.

Allow one closer for every 55 lbs. of door weight or portion thereof. Fire rated applications also require one fire rated hinge for every 20″ of door height or fraction thereof. The calculation that requires more hinges is the total number of hinges required.

Recommended spacing for use of one spring closer is half of the distance from the center line of the door to the center line of the top hinge. Please reference hinge spacing drawing.

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Fully concealed hinge:
This hinge is fully mortised in the door and frame. The hinge and closer mechanism cannot be seen from either side of the door when closed resulting in low hinge maintenance and minimal reveal lines.

Versatile installations:
This hinge can be used in wood or metal doors and frames. Fully adjustable closer rate after installation. Closer mechanisim can be installled in the door or frame.

Fire Rated:
20 minute UL fire rating.

Tamper Proof:
Riveted non-removeable hinge pin and completely concealed closer mechanism for greater security.

Certificates:

  • REACH
  • UL/cUL: 20 Min. Fire Rated (Hollow-metal, Tin Clad (Metal Clad), Steel Covered Composite, Wood Core)
  • UL 10C

A: 1″ (25.40mm)

B: 47/64″ (18.65mm)

C: 4-5/8″ (117.48mm)

D: 15/64″ (5.95mm)

E: 1/4" (6.35mm)

F: 2-19/32" (65.881mm)

G: 1/16" (1.59mm)

H: 1-15/32" (37.31mm)

I: 15/32" (11.91mm)

J: 3/8" (9.53mm)

K: 6-17/64" (163.51mm)

L: 3/4" (19.05mm)

Min. Matl. Thickness: 1-3/8″ (28.58mm)

Wood Screw Sizes: #14×1-1/2″ (4.8x32mm)

Soft Wood Pilot Hole: No. 32

Hard Wood Pilot Hole: No. 10

Machine Screw Sizes: #1/4-20x1"

Hinge Weight: 2.63 lb.

Model 100 Specification Drawing
216 IC Dimensions
  • US5 - Antique Brass
  • US19 - Black E-Coated - BHMA Code 676
  • US3 - Bright Brass - BHMA Code 677
  • US26 - Bright Chrome - BHMA Code 681
  • US14 - Bright Nickel
  • US10BL - Oil Rubbed Bronze, Lacqured - BHMA Code 704
  • US4 - Satin Brass - BHMA Code 678
  • US26D - Satin Chrome - BHMA Code 682
  • US15 - Satin Nickel
  • WH - White
  • UNP - Unplated
Athens

US5 - Antique Brass

Boardwalk

US19 - Black E-Coated
BHMA Code 676

 

Boardwalk

US3 - Bright Brass
BHMA Code 677

 

Boardwalk

US26 - Bright Chrome
BHMA Code 681

Athens

US14 - Bright Nickel

Boardwalk

US10BL - Oil Rubbed Bronze, Lacqured
BHMA Code 704

Boardwalk

US4 - Satin Brass
BHMA Code 678

Boardwalk

US26D - Satin Chrome
BHMA Code 682

Athens

US15 - Satin Nickel

Boardwalk

WH - White

Boardwalk

UNP - Unplated

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