Automatic Door and Hardware recommends the Maverick HA8LP Low Profile Automatic Door Opener for customers replacing an obsolete Norton 5600 Series operator.
The HA8LP offers a similarly low-profile design while adding important capabilities that were not available with the Norton 5600.
Even better: If your existing Norton installation uses handicap push buttons or other compatible activation devices, contact us. We can help guide you in determining how the existing activation devices can be connected to the new Maverick HA8LP operator.
One of the biggest considerations when replacing an obsolete automatic door operator is the physical size of the new unit. The Maverick HA8LP was designed with a low-profile header that makes it an excellent option for applications where space is limited.
| Feature | Norton 5600 | Maverick HA8LP |
| Operator Height | 3-15/16" | 4-1/8" |
| Low Energy Operation | Yes | Yes |
| Closing Spring | No | Yes |
| Door Closes During Power Loss | No integral closing spring | Yes – mechanical closing spring |
| Fire-Rated Opening Capability | No | Yes, when properly configured and installed for the rated opening |
| Product Status | Discontinued | Current Replacement Option |
The Maverick HA8LP is not simply an alternative for an obsolete Norton operator. It provides additional functionality that makes it an attractive upgrade for many existing 5600 Series installations.
You may not need to replace them.
If you are removing an existing Norton 5600 operator, the opening may already have wired or wireless handicap activation buttons installed.
When you purchase the Maverick HA8LP from Automatic Door and Hardware, our team can help guide you in determining how compatible existing activation devices can be connected to the new HA8LP. This can simplify the retrofit and may eliminate the need to purchase unnecessary replacement activation devices.
The Maverick HA8LP is available in configurations for both outswing/push-arm and inswing/pull-arm applications. Select the correct handing for your existing door.
The Norton 5600 Series was a compact, economical low-energy automatic door operator designed primarily for light-duty interior, non-fire-rated openings. It was commonly used to retrofit existing manual doors for ADA accessibility and hands-free operation.
The 5600 Series was available for push-side and pull-side mounting and featured a non-handed design. It could be operated manually or activated using compatible wall switches, handicap push plates and radio-frequency activation devices.

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