The DORMA SPAT 689 Super Parallel Arm is a heavy-duty door closer arm with a manual thumb-turn hold-open mechanism, designed for compatible DORMA 7000 and 8000 Series surface-mounted door closers. This complete replacement arm features a 689 Aluminum Painted (US28) finish and is intended for push-side, parallel-arm mounting on qualifying commercial door openings.

The SPAT's heavy-duty super parallel configuration accommodates demanding installations requiring a wider door opening range and a manually selectable hold-open function. Properly installed units can be configured for a maximum opening of 100° or 180°, with hold-open positions of 90° or 125°, depending on the selected installation arrangement and physical conditions. Maximum opening is 180° where conditions permit.

The arm is non-handed for use on compatible right-hand and left-hand openings. It is suitable for replacing a worn arm on an otherwise serviceable closer or for new installations specified to use the SPAT configuration.

Key Features & Benefits

• Super parallel arm: Heavy-duty commercial closer arm designed for parallel mounting on the push side of the door.
• Thumb-turn hold-open: Mechanical hold-open mechanism allows a properly configured door to remain open at its designated position.
• Multiple opening configurations: Supports installations with maximum openings of 100° or 180°, subject to manufacturer requirements and available clearance.
• Hold-open positions: 90° or 125°, depending on the installation configuration.
• Non-handed: Compatible with appropriately configured left-hand and right-hand doors.
• 689 Aluminum Painted: Architectural finish that coordinates with common commercial closer hardware.
• OEM-specified replacement arm: Appropriate for designated DORMA 7000 and 8000 Series closer installations.

Technical Specifications

SPAT vs. SPA vs. DST

• SPA: Super Parallel Arm, non-hold-open.
• SPAT: Super Parallel Arm, thumb-turn hold-open — this product.
• DS: Door Saver cushioned parallel arm, non-hold-open.
• DST: Door Saver cushioned parallel arm with thumb-turn hold-open.

SPAT is a Super Parallel design, not the DST cushioned Door Saver design. Confirm the closer model and installation template before substituting one arm style for another.

Recommended Applications

• Commercial office and retail entrances
• Schools and universities
• Industrial and warehouse personnel doors
• Institutional and municipal facilities where manual hold-open is allowed
• Door closer service and replacement projects
• Push-side commercial openings needing a manufacturer-specified wide-opening Super Parallel Arm

Installation & Compatibility

Before ordering, verify the existing DORMA closer series, frame and door geometry, mounting surface, handing, and required maximum opening and hold-open angle. Follow the applicable dormakaba drilling template and installation instructions. The 100°/180° and 90°/125° positions depend on the specific mounting layout and available clearance; they are not independently selectable on every opening.

Important life-safety note: Do not use a manually engaging hold-open mechanism on a fire-rated opening that must automatically self-close and latch unless an approved code-compliant arrangement expressly permits it. Review the project's building, fire, and accessibility requirements.

What's included: One SPAT 689 complete arm assembly. Not included: Hydraulic closer body, closer cover, or unrelated mounting accessories unless separately specified.

Shipping Information

Shipping Method: Standard commercial parcel service, typically UPS Ground if the final package size, weight, and destination meet carrier requirements.

Package Quantity: One DORMA SPAT 689 arm assembly.

Packaging: Protective carton with sufficient cushioning to protect the arm, thumb-turn mechanism, and mounting components during transit.

Packaged Shipping Weight: Not reliably verified for this exact manufacturer SKU. Measure and enter the actual boxed weight before enabling carrier-calculated shipping rates in Shopify or generating UPS WorldShip labels.

Carton Dimensions: Warehouse measurement required. Shipping charges and transit times depend on verified package dimensions, destination, and selected service.

The hydraulic door closer is not included in this item's shipment.

Why Choose the DORMA SPAT 689?

The DORMA SPAT 689 provides the manufacturer-designated heavy-duty Super Parallel Arm with thumb-turn hold-open for compatible commercial surface closers. Its extended opening capability, non-handed construction, and Aluminum Painted finish make it a practical choice for commercial door closer installations and repairs.

Model & Configuration Buying Guide

Product: DORMA SPAT 689 Super Parallel Arm – Thumb-Turn Hold Open | Aluminum Painted. Manufacturer/distributor designation: dormakaba / DORMA. This product is part of the Door Closer Arm category and should be selected by its actual factory ordering code, intended application and installed door hardware. Use the exact SKU when placing a replacement or construction order.

Available SKUs and Configurations

The arm assembly must match the exact closer model, mounting location, door swing, frame reveal, and opening angle. A regular or top-jamb arm is not a substitute for a parallel arm or a stop/track arrangement. The model in this listing is an arm or arm kit; a complete hydraulic closer body is not included unless the existing description explicitly specifies otherwise.

Model-Specific Features

Check whether this model provides hold-open, non-hold-open, spring stop, cushioned Door Saver, plunger, or track operation. Use the exact product title and SKU when matching the existing arm to the door hardware schedule; physical mounting dimensions and compatible closer body series differ by arm family.

Installer and Replacement Checklist

1. Identify the existing closer body and confirm the named compatible 7000/8000, HD8000, or EHD9000 series as applicable.
2. Measure reveal and top-rail/soffit clearances; identify push-side vs pull-side mounting.
3. Check required fasteners, arm shoe, bracket, parallel plate, spindle/shaft and stop components before ordering.
4. Observe opening-angle limits and available frame clearance; confirm backcheck and door stop requirements for heavy-traffic doors.
5. Verify mechanical hold-open is permitted at the opening; fire-rated doors may require an approved automatic-release arrangement.
6. Retain a compatible closer's hydraulic adjustment schedule and follow current manufacturer installation instructions.

Commercial Door Worx Order Verification

Before purchasing, confirm the existing opening's required hardware function and ordered SKU, and verify the current manufacturer's mounting or wiring instructions. Separate installation, keying, operator integration, compliance, and accessories may be needed beyond the item described. Quantities, finish choices and selling prices are determined by the selected store variant.