EASTERN DOOR SERVICE
Revised June 16, 2002

AUTOMATIC SWINGING DOORS
SERIES 4000 ELECTRIC OPERATOR

PART I - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

This section includes furnishing of all labor, material and equipment to perform all operations in connection with the automatic swing door operators, specified herein and as shown on drawings. The General Contractor shall coordinate the work of all trades including the automatic door supplier, door and frame 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 4000 automatic swinging door operator(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. OPERATOR
The Electric Operating Mechanism shall be Series 4000. It shall be self-contained electromechanical construction. The operator shall be shock mounted and concealed in an extruded aluminum case 4½" x 6" (1371.6 mm x 152.4 mm) bottom access or 6" x 6" (152.4 mm x 152.4 mm) side access header cover. The operator shall be readily convertible to any hand required. Opening force shall be accomplished by a 1/8 HP D.C. permanent magnet motor working through reduction gears to the output shaft. Gear train bearings shall be sealed ball bearing types. Closing force shall be supplied by a field replaceable Quadra-coil spring (four independent coil springs separated by fiber discs and enclosed in an external spring box). Close speed control shall be accomplished by dynamic braking of the motor and shall be fully adjustable. Operator to act as a manual closer when power is off or when the master control unit is removed. An On/Off reset switch shall be supplied. The control circuit to the actuating switches shall be 24 VAC, Class II Circuit. The master control unit shall incorporate an adjustable time delay of 1 to 28 seconds. It shall provide infinite adjustment to opening and back check speeds. The master control unit shall provide for immediate reversal of door motion without undue strain on the drive train by supplying stepped voltage to the motor. A locked door motor protection circuit will be supplied that will shut off current to the motor if it is applied when the door is inadvertently locked or otherwise prevented from opening. Power to the motor is restored when the On/Off reset switch is turned back on. The Electric Operating Mechanism shall be Series 4000. It shall be self-contained electromechanical construction. The operator shall be shock mounted and concealed in an extruded aluminum case 4½" x 6" (1371.6 mm x 152.4 mm) bottom access or 6" x 6" (152.4 mm x 152.4 mm) side access header cover. The operator shall be readily convertible to any hand required. Opening force shall be accomplished by a 1/8 HP D.C. permanent magnet motor working through reduction gears to the output shaft. Gear train bearings shall be sealed ball bearing types. Closing force shall be supplied by a field replaceable Quadra-coil spring (four independent coil springs separated by fiber discs and enclosed in an external spring box). Close speed control shall be accomplished by dynamic braking of the motor and shall be fully adjustable. Operator to act as a manual closer when power is off or when the master control unit is removed. An On/Off reset switch shall be supplied. The control circuit to the actuating switches shall be 24 VAC, Class II Circuit. The master control unit shall incorporate an adjustable time delay of 1 to 28 seconds. It shall provide infinite adjustment to opening and back check speeds. The master control unit shall provide for immediate reversal of door motion without undue strain on the drive train by supplying stepped voltage to the motor. A locked door motor protection circuit will be supplied that will shut off current to the motor if it is applied when the door is inadvertently locked or otherwise prevented from opening. Power to the motor is restored when the On/Off reset switch is turned back on.

OPTION: The operator shall be (select operator type)

Series 4100
mounted to the surface of the existing door frame or wall and be concealed in a 6"x6" (152.4 mm x 152.4 mm) aluminum cover. Connecting hardware shall be a double arm arrangement that can either push the door or pull the door open to suit the job condition. When the operator mounting is on the pull side and an adjacent wall is within 4" (101.6 mm) of the door frame, specify a parallel arm.

Series 4800 or Series 4500 (complete package including door)
The operator is mounted directly over the door and is concealed in a 4½"x6" (1371.6 mm x 152.4 mm) or 6"x6" (152.4 mm x 152.4 mm) aluminum cover that serves as the door frame header. The cover shall be self-supporting to transom glass above. The operator output shaft shall connect to an arm that transmits power to the door via a slide block connected to the arm. The arm works in a track that is mounted in the top web of the door. The door pivot is independent of the operator and the bottom door pivot is included.

OPTION: Direct drive available

OPTION: In swinging doors shall be equipped with an emergency breakout. When door is in emergency breakout position, power shall be removed from the operator.

OPTION: Series 4900 surface applied for use on fire doors. See specification page B47.

B. DOOR AND FRAME CONSTRUCTION (Series 4500 only) (Series 4500 only)

OPTION: (Delete door and frame section if operator only is furnished and state which section covers the door.)
Door and Frame shall be of heavy duty construction suitable for continuous automatic door service. All structural members shall be of extruded tubular aluminum thickness of .125 inch (3.175 mm). Alloy shall be 6063-T5. Frame members shall be 1-3/4" x 4" ( 44.45 mm x 101.6 mm) dimensions. Swing panel shall be assembled by means of tongue-and-groove, key-fitted gussets that are bolted to prevent racking failure. Lock and pivot rails shall have adjustable dual weatherstripping. Vinyl finger guards shall be provided. Snap-in glazing beads with vinyl gasket shall be provided. The following hardware shall be provided: (1) Maximum security lock, (2) Push bars, (3) Pivots, (4) Finger guards, (5) Threshold.

C. 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
Provide a complete safety/activating system of the type specified herein as shown on the drawings. Provide a complete safety/activating system of the type specified herein as shown on the drawings.

Note to Spec writer: Horton Automatics offers several options to activate the door and provide safety protection on the swing side.

A. SAFETY SYSTEM
A safety zone of a minimum length 5" (127 mm) greater than the door width in the open position shall be provided on the swing side of the door to either prevent the door from opening or hold the door in the open position when the swing area of the door is occupied.  Safety System includes: A safety zone of a minimum length 5" (127 mm) greater than the door width in the open position shall be provided on the swing side of the door to either prevent the door from opening or hold the door in the open position when the swing area of the door is occupied.  Safety System includes:

1. A Presence Sensor BEA BodyGuard is header mounted on swing side of the door with a detection pattern covering the swing path of the door. It shall either keep a closed door from opening or an open door from closing when the swing area is occupied. A Presence Sensor BEA BodyGuard is header mounted on swing side of the door with a detection pattern covering the swing path of the door. It shall either keep a closed door from opening or an open door from closing when the swing area is occupied.

2. A Lockout Relay BEA Module LO-21 shall deactivate the   Presence Sensor when the door is closing.

OPTION: Safety protection when the door is in motion shall be provided by item (a) or (b). Specify appropriate selection from choices below.

4a. BEA SuperScan door mounted detection system shall cause the operator to stop the door if it detects an object in its opening path and then allow the door to slowly seek to the open position (enhanced safety system).

4b. BEA model SBK-111 guide rail mounted safety beam, when interrupted, shall cause the operator to stop the door and then allow the door to slowly seek to the open position (standard safety system).

B. ACTIVATING DEVICE

OPTION: Door operator system shall be activated by a (select means of activation)

(1) BEA Eagle Motion detector of pattern suitable for door opening size shall be installed on the approach side of the door.

(2) Sedco model 59 Push Plate Switch to activate door shall be installed on (a) approach side of door or (b) each side of the door to provide two-way traffic.

 

2.04 GUIDE RAILS
Aluminum guide rails shall be of the type indicated on the drawings and shall be provided at the swing side of the door in strict accordance to ANSI 156.10. Aluminum guide rails shall be of the type indicated on the drawings and shall be provided at the swing side of the door in strict accordance to ANSI 156.10.

 

2.05 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. 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