EASTERN DOOR SERVICE
Revised April 15, 2002

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS
SERIES 2000 ELECTRIC OPERATOR
WITH ALUMINUM DOORS 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
Series 2000 automatic sliding door(s) shall be of type(s) and size(s) as indicated on plans, as manufactured by Horton Automatics, a division of the Overhead Door Corporation and as supplied by Eastern Door Service, Inc., Florence, NJ (800) 390-5521 http://www.EDSdoors.com.

 

2.02 EQUIPMENT

A. DOOR UNITS
Shall include operator, header and track, jambs, sliding door, threshold and sidelight if required. All structural aluminum sections shall be 6063T-5 alloy not less than .125 inch thickness with safety radius corners on all vertical rails. Continuous extruded header section shall conceal the four, high quality, ball bearing wheels on nylon-covered support track. Concealed guides shall stabilize bottom of door. Anti-derailing means shall be continuous extrusion full length of door travel. Track must be replaceable without having to remove the operator. An adjustable astragal with double mohair weatherstrip shall be provided on all strike rails. Joining vertical panel rails shall have complementing mohair weatherstripping, while horizontal rails shall be weatherstripped with mohair type fabric. Door panel construction shall be by means of tongue-and-groove key fitted gussets that have two tempered bolts in each corner section to assure against racking failure. Sliding door (and swinging sidelight) shall include a spring to re-close the door if pushed open.

B. 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)

C. UNIT TYPE
OPTIONS: Units shall be type (Select desired series number)

1) Series 2010 (O-X) The sliding panel shall be installed to inside of sidelight. Sliding panel slides along sidelight. (No swing panels in Type 010).

2) Series 2110 (O-SX) The swing-slide panel shall be installed to the exterior of the fixed sidelight. The swing-slide panel(s) (SX) shall swing out 90 degrees from any position of slide movement, and shall be UL listed as an exitway.

3) Series 2310 (SO-SX) The swing out sidelight (SO) shall be installed to the exterior of the swing-slide panel (SX). Swing out sidelight(s) is provided to allow the sliding panel to swing out from any point of slide travel. A switch is installed in the sidelight to stop automatic operation when the sidelight is open. (The Series 2110 (O-SX) type unit is recommended unless a larger break-out opening is required.)

4) Series 2410 (O/SO-SX) Swing pocket panel applies to the outside of the unit. No locks shall be applied to swing pocket panel.

D. HARDWARE
Sliding panel (X or SX) shall have Adams Rite Maximum Security Lock MS1853A505 31/32" with 1 5/32" standard size cylinder. Type SX with UL listing has 6410 Thumb Turn inside and standard cylinders outside. Biparting SX doors are provided with two point dead-lock hook bolt for panel and drop bolt into the threshold.

OPTION: Automatic Electric Lock
Panic Hardware: Adams Rite 8600 available on Series 2310 only.

E. OPERATOR
Horton series 2000 gearless electromechanical linear drive train shall be header mounted and concealed with a securely attached, removable cover. The opening speed, closing speed, back check and latch check shall be fully and independently adjustable. Braking or checking shall be an integral function of the operator for deceleration of the moving panel. The operator's closing speed shall be field adjustable to not exceed one foot per second closing speed. This shall be accomplished by utilizing the operator's microprocessor master control which will include programming for aforementioned functions, as well as time-delay. The control shall include a digital readout for diagnostics. A revolution counter shall be used to memorize and continuously recheck the door's position and to issue instruction for the functions of partial opening (optional) and check the door's speed. For protection in case of electrical power failure, operator shall revert to free manual operation of the door. A power ON and OFF switch shall be located on the inside of the header and shall serve a second function as "hold open" for door. A clutch shall be provided to regulate the closing force to a maximum of 30 lbs. as is required by ANSI. The operator shall include an electronic sensing device that will reverse the door from closing when a maximum force of 15 lbs. is exerted to prevent the door from closing. The reverser shall be field adjustable to meet conditions.

 

2.03 CONTROL SWITCHES
Each sliding door unit shall include two C1185 photoelectric beams (C1304 set) mounted in the vertical rails of the sidelight at heights of 24" and 48". Each shall parallel door opening and serve as a door hold-open when interrupted. Actuation shall include a motion detector mounted on each side of the door for detection of traffic in each direction.

OPTIONS:
1) Provide BEA Crystal enhanced presence sensing device across the door opening. Recommended for use at locations where the elderly or infirm may be using the automatic door.

2) See Architectural Design Manual Section E for mats and push plate switches.

 

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