CRL Polished Brass Floating Header for 36 in Concealed Door Closers

• For use with 1/2" (12 mm) glass only
• Ideal when cutting into the floor for a floor closer is not an option (floor-protected installations)
• Available for glass-to-glass or glass-to-wall installations with overhead concealed door closers or pivots
• Six standard architectural finishes; custom headers available on special order

CRL Floating Header for Overhead Concealed Door Closers (SKU: FH4PBS) — floating header engineered for mounting single or double doors off glass sidelites with a transom above. Stock headers are designed for 1/2" (12 mm) glass-to-glass installations and are prepped to accept CRL overhead concealed door closers and a 1/2" (12 mm) glass transom.

Custom floating headers support additional configurations: other glass thicknesses, custom lengths, glass-to-wall installations, and headers prepped for surface-mounted magnetic locks, magnetic shear locks, surface top pivots, walking beam pivots, or overhead concealed closers.

Transom weight advisory: If the transom above the header exceeds 100 lbs. (45.4 kg), ceiling support is required to prevent header bowing. Acceptable supports include Cat. No. B5BC Smoke Baffle Channel or PH94 Patch Fittings. Contact Technical Sales for help with selection and installation.

Application tip: Use this floating header on projects with delicate or minimal floor finishes where floor closers cannot be used — a common long-tail search: "floating header for overhead concealed door closers 1/2 inch glass."

Stock Floating Headers: For 1/2" (12 mm) glass-to-glass installations, prepped for overhead concealed door closers.

Product Warning:

STRUCTURAL DISCLAIMER — Customers must consult a structural engineer to confirm suitability for intended use and site conditions. Installers must be qualified and follow local, state, and federal regulations, safety factors, and proper fixing materials and procedures.

If the transom weight exceeds 100 lbs. (45.4 kg), the transom must be supported from the ceiling to take weight off the header and prevent bowing. Use Cat. No. B5BC Smoke Baffle Channel or PH94 Patch Fittings. Contact our Technical Sales Department for assistance.

Brass Finish Advisory: