EASTERN DOOR SERVICE
Revised February 15, 2003

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS
DORMA MODEL ESA-400 SPECIFICATIONS

PART I - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

This section covers the furnishing and installation of a complete automatic sliding door system. It includes operator, track, doors, and activating devices all as required for installation as shown and specified. The General Contractor shall coordinate the work of all trades including the automatic door supplier, hardware supplier, carpenter, mason, and electrician as so specified.

 

1.02 RELATED WORK COVERED BY OTHER APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF SPECIFICATION SHALL INCLUDE:

A. Preparation of Opening
B. Floor Preparation
C. Electrical Supply and Connections (120 VAC Dedicated Circuit)
D. Glass and glazing
E. Caulking

 

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. ANSI A156.10 STANDARD
Provide automatic entrance doors complying with applicable requirements of Power Operated Pedestrian Door Standard where applicable to door type.

B. UL 325
Provide powered door operators complying with UL 325, Electrical Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems.

C.    MANUFACTURER'S QUALIFICATIONS
Provide units produced by a firm with not less than 5 years successful experience in the fabrication of automatic doors of the type required for this project.

D. INSTALLER'S QUALIFICATIONS
Engage an installer who has an AAADM certified inspector on staff and is an authorized representative of the automatic door manufacturer for both the installation and maintenance of the type of units required for this project.

 

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. PRODUCT DATA
Submit manufacturer's product data and standard details for automatic doors, including fabrication, finishing hardware, operators, accessories, and other components of the work. Include rough-in diagrams, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and maintenance instructions, as well as certified test data (where required).

B. TEMPLATES AND DIAGRAMS
Furnish templates, diagrams, and other data to fabricators and installers of related work, as needed for coordination of automatic entrance installation.

C. SHOP DRAWINGS
Submit shop drawings for the fabrication and installation of automatic entrance doors and associated components of the work. Indicate anchors, joint system, expansion provisions, hardware, and other components not included in manufacturer's standard data. Include glazing details (where required).

 

1.05 WARRANTY
Units to be warranted against defect in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation.

 

 

PART II - PRODUCT

2.01 MANUFACTURER
Model ESA 400 automatic sliding door(s) shall be of type(s) and size(s) as indicated on plans, as manufactured by DORMA Automatics, Inc. and as supplied by Eastern Door Service, Inc., Florence, NJ (800) 390-5521 http://www.EDSdoors.com.

 

2.02 EQUIPMENT

A. AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM
Automatic Sliding Door System: Shall be DORMA ESA-400 (full breakout design).  The system shall consist of glazed sliding aluminum door(s) with sidelight(s), 4.5” x 7.5”  (114mm x 190.5mm) header with belt drive operator, threshold / track with all activating and safety sensors. The system shall be completely engineered, manufactured, glazed and assembled by DORMA Automatics, Inc. All operator components shall be factory assembled within the header, fully adjusted and tested.  Field wiring of the operator is not required; other than connection to job-site power.  Door functions shall be in accordance with ANSI A156.10 and an AAADM compliance inspection shall be completed after the door system is completely installed, including glazing.

B. SLIDING ALUMINUM DOORS
Provide glazed door units with 3/8” fully tempered clear glass shall be factory installed.  All visible aluminum door stiles shall have a face dimension of: pivot stiles 1-5/16”, interlock stiles 1-3/16”, and lock stiles 31/32” plus an 11/32” neoprene nosing for weather sealing. All visible door rails shall have a face dimension of: bottom rails 3-7/16” and tapered top rails 6-3/8” including the breakout assembly.  Dampened door-opening restrictor arms shall be provided for all panels to control and limit the opening angle of the door(s) as they swing in the direction of egress. Each sliding door panel shall have a single-point lock on the bottom rail. The door package shall include a continuous interlock rail that latches the sliding panel(s) to the sidelight panel(s) when the door system is in the fully closed position. The active sliding door shall be provided with a maximum-security lock, with a key cylinder on the exterior and a thumb turn on the interior in accordance with NFPA 101.

C. DOOR OPERATION
In compliance with NFPA 101, all panel(s) shall allow “breakout” to the full and open position to provide egress at any point in the unlocked door’s movement or position. To allow safe egress, automatic operation shall be discontinued when any panel is in the “breakout” mode by way of a non-contact cut-off switch.

D. ALUMINUM FRAME AND EXTRUSIONS
Door panels shall consist of aluminum profiles of sufficient strength and thickness to properly self-support the functionality of the sliding door system. The framing materials [including the jambs and header] shall be 4.5” (114mm) deep. Bi-part transom packages shall contain one (1) vertical transom tube centered in the opening. [Specify, if desired: provide additional vertical tubes].

F. SIDELIGHTS
Provide sidelight door panel(s) to dimension height(s) and width(s) as shown on construction documents with 3/8” fully tempered clear glazing. The sidelights shall swing out and allow the sliding doors to break away to the full open position for egress at any point in the doorˇ¦s movement per NFPA 101.

G. HEADER
Shall be 4.5¨ wide by 7.5¨ high (114 mm wide by 190.5 mm high), a 6063-T5 extruded aluminum alloy - capable of supporting door panels of 1 x 220 lbs. (single slide) or 2 x 190 lbs. (bi-part slide). The header shall contain the door operator and door mounting components. The header cover shall have a continuous self-locking hinge design and open flush with the top of the header. The roller track shall be a separate extrusion from the header and sound dampened by separating the track from the header with an extruded EPDM rubber gasket.

H. DOOR HANGER WHEELS
Shall be 1.5¨ (44 mm) diameter Delrin wheels with self lubricating sealed ball bearing cores. The sliding door(s) shall be stabilized on the track by 1.625ˇ¨ (36mm) diameter anti-riser wheels. This assembly shall allow the sliding doors to freely swing outward for emergency egress. The door height shall have an upward or downward adjustment of 3/16¨ +/- (5mm) as required by field conditions.

I. THRESHOLD TRACK
Shall be required adjacent to the sidelight(s) or "SO" panels. [Continuous threshold is available - specify if required].

J. DOOR OPERATOR AND CONTROLER
Shall be powered by an electro-mechanical operator with microprocessor controller. The operator components shall consist of: a DC permanent magnet motor, a self lubricating drive system, wear-free digital rotary encoder all linked to [and managed by] a fully integrated digital microprocessor controller.

K. MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLER
The microprocessor controller is a fully integrated digital design that is self-learning and self-monitoring. Performance parameters shall not exceed applicable ANSI A156.10 and / or UL standards. The controller shall continuously monitor all critical door functions and safety sensors. All door functions - such as opening speed, closing speed, check locations, partial open dimensions, etc., shall be fully programmable without the use of limit switches. This shall be accomplished by utilizing a portable hand terminal connected to the microprocessor controller.

L. ACCESSORIES
The automatic sliding door system shall include the following accessories to reduce energy loss: track-in pile weather-stripping on the bottom of sliding door(s), track-in double pile weather-stripping on the sliding door lead edges, track-in single pile weather-stripping between the carrier and the header on the sliding door(s), track-in double pile weather-stripping at the interlock rails between sliding door(s) and sidelight door(s), track-in extruded EPDM weather-stripping between sidelight door(s) and jamb(s). Interior side jamb mounted program switches consisting of: Main Switch = AUTO-OFF-OPEN (operates door in fully automatic mode or turns it off or keeps it fully open), Exit Only Switch = OFF – ON (only the exit side motion detector will initiate door opening) and Partial Open Switch = OFF – ON (reduces the opening width according to weather and traffic conditions).  [Insert, if applicable: Provide emergency exit devices, automatic locking system, DORMA ITS-96 hydraulic door closers, battery back-up system].

M. FINISH
OPTIONS: All exposed surfaces shall be (Select desired finish)
1) 204-R1 clear anodized aluminum.
2) 313-R1 dark bronze anodized aluminum.
3) Manufacturer's standard two coat Duranar finish. Color to be selected by architect from manufacturer's standard color chart.
4) Manufacturer's standard three coat Duranar XL finish. Color to be selected by architect from manufacturer's standard XL color chart.
5) Manufacturer's standard exotic Duranar finish. Color to be selected by architect from manufacturer's standard exotic color chart.
6) Special color and finish as indicated (optional)

 

2.03 CONTROL SWITCHES

A. THRESHOLD SENSORS
Shall be factory installed self-monitored active infrared photoelectric safety beams. The beams shall be self contained and fully functioning during the opening and closing cycle of the door. Beams are to be installed at 24" (610mm) and 48" (1219mm) respectively from bottom of door package. All beam wires shall be concealed and jamb located wire loops are not permitted.

B. ACTIVATION SENSORS
The motion sensor unit shall utilize K-band frequency (24.125 GHz) for improved detection of slow-moving pedestrian traffic, and shall be switchable between bi-directional and uni-directional operation. Circuitry is included to eliminate Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). The relay hold time shall be adjustable from 0.5 seconds to 9 seconds. The DORMA Automatics, Inc. motion sensor shall be mounted to the header at 120" (3,048mm) maximum above the finished floor. Using the adjustable antenna the detection pattern shall be semi-circular. When installed at a height of 96" (2,438mm) and set at the highest sensitivity, the sensor can provide a "wide pattern setup" of approximately 12’-0" wide by 6’-6" deep (3,658 x 1,981mm), or a "narrow pattern set-up" of approximately 6’-6" wide by 8’-0" deep (1,981 x 2,438mm). The location of the detection zone shall be adjustable by moving the antenna. Vertical antenna adjustments are possible from 0° to 90° in 15° increments and lateral adjustment from 30° left to 30° right and anywhere in between. The operational temperature range for the sensor is between -30°F (-35° C) to + 131° F (55°C). Power shall be provided by the microprocessor control. Electrical adjustments can be made with a universal coded infrared remote control.

 

2.04 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK BY OTHERS
The Electrical Contractor shall furnish and install all wiring to operator. Provide 120 VAC, 60 cycle, 1 phase, 15 amp service to each operator (header) on a separate circuit breaker routed into header. Remote switches (if specified) shall be provided with control wire and electrical boxes from switches to operators. Remote switches provided under this section shall be installed by the electrical contractor.

NOTE: Maximum current draw is 5 amps per operator protected by internal circuit breaker in operator.

 

 

PART III - EXECUTION

 

3.01 INSPECTION
Installer must examine the areas and conditions under which automatic doors are to be installed and notify the Contractor in writing of conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of work. Do not proceed with the work until all unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to the installer and in accordance with approved shop drawings.

 

3.02 INSTALLATION
Comply with specifications and recommendations. Set track and operator plumb, level and true to line, without warp or rack of doors. Anchor securely in place. Isolate aluminum and other corrodible materials from sources of electrolytic action at points of contact. Install complete door operator system in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, including drive mechanism, controls, and control switches.

 

3.03 ADJUST AND CLEAN
Adjust operator and controls for optimum condition and safety. Lubricate operating equipment. Clean surfaces promptly after installation, exercising care to avoid damage of the protective coating (if any). Advise contractor of protective treatment and other precautions required through the remainder of the construction period, to ensure that doors will be without damage or deterioration (other than normal weathering) at the time of acceptance.

END OF SECTION

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Wednesday, June 02, 2004