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An
Introduction
to Automatic
Swing Doors
1 Welcome!
Welcome to An Introduction to Automatic Swing Doors by Global
Automatics.
This manual is an overview to how automatic swing doors work and
their main components, which are demonstrated using Global products.
We hope that this guide will give an understanding to the automatic
door operation process.
For further information on our products and services
including product training please
visit www.global-automatics.com
or call 0845 6430 013.
A swing-door
operator (or swingdoor opener or
automatic swingdoor operator) is a
device that operates
a swing door for
pedestrian use. It
opens or helps open
the door
automatically, waits,
then closes it.
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2 Contents
2.Welcome
4. Swing Door Operator Applications
6. Activation (Sensors)
7. Activation (Push Pads)
8. More Activation
9. Weather Covers and Ceiling Kits
10. Disability Toilet Locking System
12. On Door Safety
13. More Door Safety
14. Fire Alarm Links
15. Premier-Swing 85s
17. Premier-Swing 85s – Access Switch
18. Premier-Swing 85s - Settings and Parameters
26. Premier-Swing 85s - Other Information About The
Operator
28. Premier-Swing 85s - Using The Access Panel
30. Premier-Swing 85s - Control Unit Connections
31. Premier-Swing 85s - Technical Specification
32. Operator Arms
34. Arm Drawings
35. Operator Arms & Extensions
37. Powder Coating
38. Typical Door Setup Example
39. Dealing with a New Enquiry
40. Swing Door New Enquiry Sheet
42. Dealing With A New Enquiry
43. Selling Automatic Doors
46. Site Survey
49. Headroom
50. Floor Levels
51. Safety Barriers
52. Barrier Types
53. Fused Spur, Locks and Latches
54. Interfacing Access Control
55. Part M Quick Help Sheet
57. Notes
36. Fittings
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Swing
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A SWING DOOR OPERATOR (some times referred to as swing door
opener or automatic swing door operator)
A device that operates a swing door for
pedestrian use. It opens or helps open the
door automatically, waits, then closes it.
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5 Activation
The BS EN16005 states that:
– Sensors
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The edge of the activation area for
standard sliding doors is a minimum
1000mm from the centre of the door
set
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Activation area for a door on an
emergency or escape route without
breakout is a minimum 1500mm. It
must cover at least the entire opening
width.
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The selection and location of
activation sensors shall also take in to
account the expected line of approach
to the door set and additional sensors
may be required.
Activation Sensor -
(Sometimes referred to as a PIR or
Radar) the door opens when a user approaches it.
There are two types of activation sensor for automatic swing
doors:
Uni Door Activation Sensor
(e.g HR50-UNI)
Uni-directional door activation sensor with cross-traffic filtering
function and turtle mode for the detection of slow moving
pedestrians can be set up to ignore swing door movement (using
microwave technology).
Bi Door Activation Sensor
(e.g. HR50-BI)
Bi directional door activation sensor detects traffic from both
directions.
Visit the Global Automatics shop for a range of automatic door
sensors.
6 Activation
Push Pads
Push Button - opens the door when a user presses the button.
Hardwired Push Button - Push button activation for an automatic door hardwired into
operator to the activation switch (push button, microwave sensor). Hardwired stainless
steel switch (also known as a push button or push pad) with ABS back box, wheelchair
logo and ”PRESS TO OPEN" text printed.
Wireless Push Button - Wireless stainless steel switch with ABS back box. Transmitter
included. An ultra-small 433MHz receiver will be required for the wireless push button to
work with an automatic door operator. Wheelchair logo and ”PRESS TO OPEN" text printed.
Our hardwired and wireless push pads come with the wheel chair logo and ”PRESS TO
OPEN" text in three sizes - 115mm x 115mm x 44mm, 152mm x 152mm x 44mm
and slim line 38mm x 115mm x 44mm.
Touchless - The Clearwave is a Non-Touch microwave door activation switch
mainly for installations where hygiene is of paramount importance.
Adjustable touchless detection range from 5 - 40cm.
7 More Activation
Access control - The door opens when an access
control system determines the user is authorised to
go through. This incorporates magnetic locking,
keypad and key fob entry systems.
4 Position Key Switch - The 4 position key
switch can be used with the access switch for
user ease. Direct wired input is via the control
unit. Surface back box available.
Remote Control - Remote control transmitter sends
a signal to the operator to open the door. Works with
ultra small receiver 433MHz-RX
Morning Entry Key Switch - A momentary
switch, commonly used for the first point of
entry on an automatic door. The key switch
gives out a single impulse for one entry.
Ultra-small 433MHz receiver is used with wireless
push button. This is normally installed in an
automatic door operator when a wireless push
button is to be used as activation; it receives the
signal from the transmitter in the push button telling
the door operator to open.
8 Weather Covers
& Ceiling Kits
HR 94 Ceiling Kit
HR 100 Ceiling Kit
A ceiling mounting kit
A ceiling mounting kit
Suitable for a HR100
Suitable for a HR94
HR 50
Ceiling Kit
A dual purpose rain cover and
surface mounting ceiling kit for
HR 50 range of motion sensors.
Flush Mounting Kit
- HR-100
A Flush Housing Kit
Suitable for a HR100
9 Disability Toilet Locking System
Overview - The Prox sensors will function without actual touch, work through gloves and are
washable. The entire label is sensitive. Visually enhanced labels.
Swing Door - Leaving the door in an unlocked state enables manual or assisted entry. This
encourages the user to locate the “TOUCH TO LOCK” sensor therefore ensuring that the system has been
switched into the “ENGAGED” mode before using the facility. (Permanently locked door version is
possible with Key Fob entry etc.)
Entering – The door, either manually or with “assisted entry” facility, must be shut before the “TOUCH
TO LOCK” sensor will function, therefore inhibiting pranksters. This is achieved by the use of a normally
closed magnetic door contact.
Simply operate the “TOUCH TO LOCK– TOUCH TO OPEN” sensor to lock the door. The red LEDs will
illuminate on both internal and external units denoting “ENGAGED/LOCKED”. The “Assisted Entry” sensor
will no longer function.
Exiting - The facility simply operates the “TOUCH TO LOCK – TOUCH TO OPEN” sensor. The red LED
changes to blue and the door will unlock and open automatically
Sliding Door -
An additional activate timer PCB can be adjusted to keep the door open on entry until
the system has been set to the “ENGAGED/LOCK” mode, whereon operating the “TOUCH TO LOCK–
TOUCH TO OPEN” sensor closes and locks the door, therefore ensuring privacy.
10 Disability Toilet Locking System
Vacant / Engaged - A link on the PCB enables flashing or solid status LEDs. Blue for vacant, red
for engaged (we have incorporated blue as opposed to green due to colour blind users finding difficulty
distinguishing between red and green). A separate engaged / vacant sign is also available. (SGENG)
Sensors - Any combination of sensor can be incorporated.
Power Supply - A 12 or 24 v 1A Battery Backed Power supply can be incorporated.
NB: The Lock voltage is dependant on PSU option.
11 On Door Safety
Full Energy - Operators require at least 2 sensors, one on the opening face and one on the closing
face of the door.
Low Energy - Operators are not required to have any safety sensors if set to low energy,
because
the kinetic energy levels are not considered hazardous. The use of low energy doorset movement should
only be considered when the risk assessment has taken into account elderly, frail and disabled users and
indicates that the risk to the users is low.
Closing Face, door mounted sensor - Mounted on the approach side of the door itself, used
as the door is closing to detect a user in the way of the closing door. In that case, the operator either
stops the door or reopens it.
Opening Face, door mounted sensor - Mounted on the swing side of the door itself, used as
the door is opening to detect a user in the way of the opening door. In that case, the operator stops the
door.
12 More Door Safety
Finger Guards
Safety Barriers
When automating a door that would create a gap at
the back edge when in the open position, a finger
protection guard will be required. Fitting door finger
guards is a simple and economical safety measure
- particularly in situations where children or the
elderly could sustain finger trapping injuries.
The BS EN16005 states that barriers are to
prevent pedestrians from entering non-safe
zones by directing traffic.
They shall be:
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Designed so that children cannot easily
climb over or crawl under them;
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Suitably secured;
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Able to withstand forces occurring in
normal service
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A minimum of 900mm high
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Not create new hazards (e.g. drawing in or
shearing)
Automatic Door Safety Signs
A selection of safety signs are required to comply
with the BS EN16005/BS7036-0
13 Depending on your fire officer’s requirements the
door may be required to close or open in the
event of a fire.
Dedicated fire alarm contacts are available within
most automatic door operators. These are volt
free, normally open and will be connected to the
fire alarm panel by others such as a credited fire
alarm company.
14 Premier-Swing 85s
The only swing door operator you
will ever need.
15 B C D E H G A F Main Features
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Personalised colour logo
Self diagnostic system
Fast installation – minimal tools required.
Monitored battery backup
Switchable motor direction (push or pull)
Slim-line mode switch: available in surface, flush fit and
end cap options.
•  Dedicated plugs for each sensor
•  Easy adjustments via the access panel
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Access panel / screen
Control unit and Inputs
Motor
Gear Box
Battery Back Up
Pull Arm
Spinal drive shaft
End Cap
Premier-Swing 85
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Access Switch
ACCESS SWITCH
The Access Switch comes with a length of cable as
standard; this can be extended as required up to 15
meters with screened cable. Do not disconnect the
access switch whilst the power is on.
END CAP SWITCH
This switch has been designed to fit flush for
installation in the end cap of the operator. Comes
complete and fitted with standard units.
SURFACE MOUNTED
Locate a suitable position for access panel switch
and install using 4 x screws. If mounting to a
hollow section such as aluminum frame mullion,
you will need to drill a 20mm hole so the wiring can
be concealed within the hollow.
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Settings and Parameters
DOOR OPENING
DOOR HOLD TIME
If one of the sensors or devices is activated the door
will open at the adjusted speed to approx. 10
degrees before the stop point, decelerate and gently
open up to the door stop.
This is an adjustable time (in seconds) that the door
will count down from, once it reached its open
position before it closes.
If the sensor or input continues to activate, the door
will remain held open. After a pre-adjusted hold
open time, the door will close.
KEY HOLD TIME
DOOR CLOSING
The door will close at the adjusted speed to approx.
10 degrees before the stop point, decelerate and
gently close up to the door frame. A “lock kick”
facility is selectable to provide the certainty of
engaging when an electric locking device is
installed.
This hold open time is only for activations that are
wired into the key input. Predominantly used for
morning entry key-switches.
This is an adjustable time (in seconds) that the door
will count down from once it reached its open
position before it closes.
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Settings and Parameters - Continued
LOCK DELAY
An adjustable time – 0 – 5 second delay after unit is
activate until it starts to open (used when fitting
electric locks)
LOCK TYPE – SAFE/SECURE
Fail safe – Power to lock – Default when off is
UNLOCKED
Fail secure – Power to unlock – Default when off is
LOCKED
LOCKING FUNCTIONS
Is the lock on in each function?
AUTO – YES/NO
CLOSED– YES/NO
ENTER– YES/NO
EXIT – YES/NO
LOCK KICK / LATCH – 0 T0 10 –
5: Smooth closing, to be used on doors without lock.
10: More powerful closing, to be used on doors with
lock, to overcome binding in the locking device. Last
7 degrees of closing.
HOLD CLOSE FORCE – 0 T0 10
Increase the number to increase the amount of force
applied when the door is in the closed position. Ideal
for windy locations
EMERGENCY LOCK
If this function is switched on then the door will lock
when it reaches “closed” upon the activation of the
emergency stop circuit.
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Settings and Parameters - Continued
REBATE
Default = Enabled
Please disable if you do not have rebated doors.
The master door leaf will pause at approx. 15
degrees from closed and wait for the slave leaf to
get fully closed before continuing home. 10
MORNING ENTRY
This impulse will open the door in any pperating
mode.
POWER ASSISTED OPENING (0 – 5) 0 =
NO HELP
Set to 0, the door gives no power assist. If the
function is increased, the motor will give/increase
power assist when the door is opened manually
making it seem lighter.
PUSH AND GO
A function where when the door is pushed open
manually, the operator takes over after a few
degrees. The operators will then fully open, hold for
the adjusted time and close in the usual manner.
Options (Via Access):
- 1 MASTER ONLY OPEN
- 2 SLAVE ONLY OPENS
- 3 MASTER AND SLAVE OPEN
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Settings and Parameters - Continued
BATTERY MONITORING
CONTINUOUS
BATTERY MODE
Please note: If the batteries are completely
extinguished, they may take several hours to
recharge dependant on the age of the cells. If
the doors are left like this for a long period the
batteries will flatten and the door will eventually
close and stay closed
HOLD OPEN
FIRE ALARM
DEFAULT – ON
The system monitors the battery constantly to
confirm it has enough power to run the door in the
event of a power failure.
This is a selectable option for the type of operation
you wish the door to do upon mains failure.
In the event of a mains power failure the door will
sit in the open position until the mains is reinstated.
Please note: If the doors are left like this for a long
period the batteries will flatten and the door will
eventually close and stay closed
In the event of a mains power failure the door will
continue to operate as normal on the batteries.
Dedicated input for fire alarm integration with the
unit communicating via a normally open / normally
closed volt free contact. When the contact is
activated by the fire alarm relay, the unit will hold the
door open until the fire alarm is reset.
Please note: this function is not available during
power failure.
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Settings and Parameters - Continued
EMERGENCY STOP / KILL FUNCTION
MONITORED SAFETY
Dedicated input for an emergency stop device via a
normally closed volt free contact. This will stop the
unit instantly. The door will return to the closed
position. In a double door application, kill is only
connected to the master operator.
If you are fitting on door safety sensors that have
the ability to be monitored by the control unit then
you need to switch on this function.
INTERLOCK
When installed in a “security lobby” setup, the door
will use one of the above modes but will ignore any
activations until its sister door is in the closed
position and locked. Connection is made from the
interlock input terminals (39 + 40) to the lock
output on the sister doors control unit.
CLOSING BLOCKED REACTIVATION
If an obstruction is met during the opening cycle,
the door will stop and close again.
If an obstruction is met during the closing cycle, the
door will stop and open again (only in low energy
mode).
You will need to enable this interlock function, the
“lock in automatic” function and set the lock type to
fail safe.
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Settings and Parameters - Continued
SERVICE NUMBER
Here you enter your service telephone number. This
is the number that is displayed on the screen when
a fault is detected. Use the up and down arrow to
run from 0 to 9 plus a space, when you get to the
digit you need press the select button and it will
move to the next character. When you have entered
the whole number, press select twice to exit this
screen.
EXIT
Press “Select Here” to exit the engineers mode and
return to the customer menu
ASSET DESCRIPTION
Here you can enter a 9 digit description or number;
this is to help you identify the door. This will be
displayed on the bottom of the screen in grey.
FACTORY RESET
This reset will clear all saved settings and put the
door back to “factory settings”. The door will run a
learn cycle and you will have to select the
preferences again.
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Settings and Parameters - Continued
DOOR INFO – mains, battery, activations
This screen gives you all the information on the
system with activation sensors. For example, if the
door is stood open, you can check this screen to
see if any of the activations connected to the door
are active and keeping the door open.
The batteries are monitored and are tested on a
period cycle depending on their condition – the
timer counts down until the next test.
Line 1 – Mains voltage
Line 2 – Battery Voltage
Line 3 – Battery Timer
Line 4 – The last activation received
Line 5 – Current Activation received
Line 6 – Any current ERRORS
CONTROL INFO SAFETY SCREEN
On this screen it gives you the details of your fully
open encoder reading and also your open face
safety encoder reading.
Fully open = the encoder position saved during the
learn cycle
Open face safety encoder – This is the encoder
position learnt that is the point when the safety
needs to be ignored during the open cycle.
This is automatically saved during the learn cycle.
Commonly used when the door leafs open against
the wall.
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Settings and Parameters - Continued
CONTROL INFO SAFETY SCREEN
CONTINUED.
Please note: If you connect your safety sensors
after the learn cycle and they now stop the door
from running its full open width you will need to relearn the door in a factory reset.
M)- MASTER DOOR OPEN ENCODER COUNTS
M)- MASTER DOOR SAFETY CUT OFF
S) - SLAVE DOOR OPEN ENCODER COUNTS
S) - SLAVE DOOR SAFETY CUT OFF
SET TIME AND DATE
Here you enter your time and date. This is saved
when a fault is detected in fault logs. Use the up
and down arrow to run from 0 to 9 plus a space ,
when you get to the digit you need press the select
button and it will move to the next character.
When you have entered the whole number, press
select twice to exit this screen.
ERROR LOG
This is a list of the last 20 faults recorded on the
operator with the time and date. There is also an
option to clear the log if required.
To exit please press select on any of the displayed
errors or scroll down to “Clear Logs” and press
select.
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Other Information About The Operator
ENTRY & EXIT ACTIVATION
The controller has dedicated internal and
external connection for sensors or devices.
24V is made available with the unit
activating via a normally open volt free
contact.
SAFETY
OPEN FACE SAFETY
Normally Closed Circuit – When activated
this input will stop the door. If the
activation clears within 5 seconds then the
door will continue its open cycle. If the
activation is greater than 5 seconds the
door will begin to close.
Dedicated opening and closing face
connections for safety activated via
“Normally Closed” contact.
LOCK
CLOSING FACE SAFETY
This is switchable between fail safe and fail
secure. The max output is 24V 1 Amp.
When activated this input will re open the
door if the door is on its closing cycle.
The unit has a dedicated output for an
electric lock.
After 1 second this is dropped to 120ma
holding current.
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Other Information About The Operator
OPEN / CLOSED RELAY
Can be used for an indicator –Traffic light
system / access control or buzzer. N/O Com - N/C
VOLTAGE ACTIVATION
Input will re open the door if the door is on
its An activation that is looking for a voltage
instead of a clean contact – (7v - 24v) –
Polarity sensitive
MASTER SLAVE LINK
(The connecting lead for double doors)
Connect the two swing units with the
Master Slave Link cable (RJ45 Plug)
Master = the operator that has the access
panel connected to it.
Each doors safety sensor can be wired into
its own operator or all into the Master.
MANUAL OPERATION
If the door is manually opened the operator
will control the door on its closing cycle.
During the closing cycle the safety sensors
are activated. (Please ref: Door Closing)
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Using The Access Panel – Customer
USING THE ACCESS PANEL – CUSTOMER
When the Access Switch is inactive it will automatically lock to
stop unauthorised usage. To gain access to the customer
menu where you can change the mode of the door you simply
hold the select button in for 2-3 seconds. The access switch
will then display the mode you are in.
To change mode, press the up or down until you get to your
desired mode and press select.
RESET: Should your customer encounter any problems where
the door may require a reset, they need to press and hold the
select button and then press & release the hidden reset button
that is located in the top right hand corner of the grey
membrane.
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EASY RESET MODE: When selected the system will ask you to
confirm that you want to do a reset. The door will then clear
any faults and open/close relearning its size.
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Using The Access Panel – Customer continued
TO EXIT WHEN IN CLOSED MODE
To exit the building after the door has been changed into closed mode, press the up arrow and the
down arrow together. This will activate the door open once to allow you to exit.
ERRORS
The access panel has a complex self diagnostic system. There are two sets of error codes. The first
sets are customer indicator codes. These are problems with the door that can be resolved by the
customer. These will be displayed on screen in.
YELLOW - If the emergency stop is pressed it will display on the screen to tell the customer to reset
the button. Upon re-instating this, the door will continue as normal.
RED - The second set of errors are engineer’s codes. These are problems that require an engineer to
fix. These will display on the screen in RED along with a message to contact an engineer. The screen
will also display the phone number that has been entered in the “service number” screen in the
engineers mode.
Examples of these codes are shown below:
Errors the customer could possibly fix themselves:
• Fire alarm • Mains failure
Errors that may require an engineer to attend:
• Battery failure • Sensor fault
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Control Unit Connections
Each device has a separate
input for easy and
simplicity.
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Closing Face Safety – Normally Closed
Open Face Safety – Normally Closed
Exit Activation – Normally Open
Entry Activation – Normally Open
Voltage Activation – 12-28v
Fire Alarm – Selectable N.O / N.C
Emergency Stop – Selectable N.O / N.C
Key Input – Normally Open
Mat Input – Normally Open
Relay output – N.O / N.C / COM – Max
1amp
Master Slave Lead – RJ45 Network Cable
Key switch – 2, 3 or 4 positions – Auto /
Closed/ Hold Open / One way
Reset – Hold until the light turns from
green to amber / single press for a test
activation.
Lock Output – 12 / 24v – max draw 1 Amp
(current drop to 120ma after the lock
engages)
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Technical Specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Min Door Width
Max Door Width
Max Door Height
Max Door Weight
Unit Weight
Max opening angle
Mains Voltage
Hold Open time
Opening Speed
Closing Speed
Aux Power Supply
Ambient Temp
Protection Class
700mm
1100mm
2500mm
200 Kgs
14Kg
110 Degrees
80v - 250 v ac 50 Hz
0 – 60 Sec
3 – 6 Seconds
3 – 6 Seconds
24v dc - 1000 mA
5°C to +40°C
IP 20
31 Operator Arms
Where you mount an automatic swing door operator will determine exactly what type of
arm you will require. It is extremely important when fitting an automatic swing door
operator to establish what type of arm you require prior to install to avoid any
complications. See the site survey section of the Global Automatics website for more
information on what to look out for.
Push Arm
Pull Arm
The pushing arm system is used where
the operator is installed above the door
and it opens inwards.
The pulling arm system is used where the
operator is installed above the door and it
opens inwards. Door opening angle
adjustable up to 120°. Maximum door
weight 200kg.
This arm will accommodate most deep
reveals up to 480mm with the, addition of
arm telescopic extensions. Door opening
angle adjustable up to 120°. Maximum
door weight 200kg.
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continued
Pull Recessed Arm
This is a special arm with modified extension pieces to
accommodate large reveals when the operator is to be
mounted on the pull side of the door.
A special “pull" arm for doors with a recess of 100-250mm.
Operator
Pull recessed arm
33 Arm Drawings
Push Arm
Pull Arm
34 Operator Arms & Extensions
Telescopic arm piece and arm ext joining piece
These are used to extend the push arm when a
standard arm is not big enough for very deep
reveals.
Drive Shaft Extensions
A shaft extension piece to allow you fit the
automatic door operator higher than usual. These
come in various lengths, 20mm, 50mm and
70mm.
Push Operation
Door Mounted Operator
When there is not enough space to mount the
operator above the door if there is no alternative
the operator can be fitted to the door itself.
35 Please contact us for more information .
Fittings
Door Loop
Door loops are required as cable
housing when installing an "On
Door” safety sensor. They allow
the wires to cross the door frame
from the sensor to the operator
fitted above.
Packer Bar
Used on swing doors that open with a pull arm. Pull arms
require the area above the door to be flush with the door.
The packer bars are used when this is not the case, for
example if there is any sort of reveal, alcove or large
architrave. Commonly seen on standard aluminium doors.
Fitting/ Mounting Plate
A mounting late is used to reinforce the area above
the door where the automatic door operator is to
be fitted. These can be powder coated if required .
Weight of the operators is around 15kg per motor.
Dummy Closer
Doors that have a transom spring closer
concealed in the head of the door or a
floor spring require a dummy closer so
that the spring closer will not work
against the automatic door operator
when powered.
36 Powder Coating
What is Powder Coating?
Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a freeflowing, dry powder. The main difference between a
conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the
powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder
and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is
typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat
to allow it to flow and form a "skin". The powder may be a
thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to
create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint.
Powder coating is mainly used for coating of metal, such as
aluminium extrusions.
RAL Colours
RAL is a colour matching system
used in the UK. RAL refers to the
RAL CLASSIC system, mainly used
for varnish and powder coating.
There are a wide range of RAL
colours available but please keep in
mind that non standard colours may
be more costly to source so please
check these with your powder
coating company prior to install.
Powder Coating and Automatic Doors
Powder coating is an important part of the door automation
industry. It Is used on newly prefabricated doors, shop fronts
and helping new equipment blend in with existing aesthetics.
The main swing door items that may require powder coating
when fitting on an existing door are operator covers, fitting
plates, operator arms, packer bars and safety barriers.
37 Typical
Door
Setup
Example
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
Activation Sensor
Two operators under an extended double cover
Drive Shaft Extension
Safety Sensors
Push Arm (Articulated)
Door Loop
Safety Signage
3 Position Key Switch
38 Dealing With a
New Enquiry
The questions on the
“swing door enquiry
sheet” will help you
identify any potential
issues and select the
appropriate equipment for
an in principle quotation
39 Slide Door Enquiry Sheet
To ensure correct product specification,
all questions must be answered completely.
40 41 Every automatic door installation is
different so to establish exactly what
is required you must establish
exactly what the customer requires.
Ask the customer how they want the door to
operate. It is of the upmost importance that
you establish exactly what functions the
client requires from the doors so that you can
quote appropriately.
Dealing With A
New Enquiry
Use the new enquiry questions. Using the
swing door enquiry sheet is extremely
important for you to establish what the client
needs and to avoid any potential future
problems with installation and equipment.
Always ask the customer what they want to
achieve from their door automation and this
should give you the information to pick the
appropriate activation and accessories.
Always ask questions and offer all of the
potential activation options available as there
may be things such as a 3 position key
switch that the customers were not aware of.
All too often return site visits are made
because simple customer requirements have
not been established through simple
questioning. It only takes seconds to ask a
question and it costs nothing. A site revisit
can cost you valuable time and money.
42 Selling Automatic Doors
SAFETY
CONVENIENCE
With today's modern sensors and the BS EN16005
safety standards, automatic doors are incredibly
safe. Fail safe devices and procedure mean
accidents are rare.
Automatic doors enable easy access for all and
instantly demonstrate to users that the
establishment cares about their visitors.
CUSTOMERS PREFER AUTOMATIC
DOORS
Research proves that consumers prefer automatic
doors and expect to see them at: hospitals, airports,
hotels/motels, shopping centre entrances and retail
stores.
AESTHETICS
YOUR IMAGE
Automatic doors are impressive and give your
building a certain status.
LOW MAINTENANCE
Automatic doors are extremely reliable. They are
often operated thousands of times a day and last
for several years without any trouble
Automatic doors come in a wide range of finishes,
from stainless to powder coating. A well designed
entrance can add "significance" to your business.
43 Selling Automatic Doors
continued
FREE
WORK WITH PROFESSIONALS
In most circumstances, a UK based business, will
purchase an automatic door to the sum of several
thousand pounds. This purchase could potentially
be a "capital allowance" and your accountant can
depreciate it over several years. This often equates
to the actual cost of the system being negligible.
(Please consult your accountant for exact rules and
allowance)
Automatic door systems are quite complicated and
any company wanting to install them must go
through a vigorous training program and ideally join
the an automatic door association.
COST EFFECTIVE
Automatic doors practically pay for themselves
when you consider the energy saving on the
building's heating and the increased image and
convenience factors for your customers.
DDA COMPLIANCE
Automatic doors allow unhindered access for all
your customers without persecution no matter their
mobility
CHOICE
There are several different types of automatic door:
swing doors, sliding doors, folding doors, balanced
doors, revolving doors and low energy swing doors.
This means that there is always a solution available
to solve your access issues.
SECURITY
A wide range of locking solutions are available
within automatic doors. Features such as timers
and controlled access mean you can open or close
your building without even being present.
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continued
ENERGY EFFICIENT
ADVERTISING SPACE
Automatic doors effectively reduce wasted energy
and often considerably lessen annual heating and
cooling costs.
Often door systems are made of slim aluminium
sections with vast areas of glass. This can be used
as an additional advertising space for your business.
DIAGNOSTICS
Some automatic systems have "self diagnostics".
This means faults and necessary repairs can be
quickly identified. Down time of your door is
therefore kept to a minimum.
INFORMATION
Systems can be introduced to count frequency of
operations. This allows the customer to calculate
busy trading periods and/or the number of visitors
through the door set.
45 Site Survey
To establish exactly what
equipment is required to
automate a set of doors a site
survey will normally be required.
46 Site Survey
Check the approach to either side the door
including the ceiling. False ceilings can be useful
for accommodating cables.
Max Door Width – Premier-Swing 1100mm
Min Door Width – Premier-Swing - 700mm
If a push arm is to be fitted measuring the door
height is important as the arm will hang down into
the opening when opening the door and this could
cause a hazard to pedestrians. If the door is over
2000mm in height or more this should not be an
issue.
It is also important that you have a record of
what is to the left and right of the door. If using
a special pull arm there must be at least 135mm
between the door in the open position and the
wall.
47 Site Survey
continued
IS THERE AN EXISTING DOOR
CLOSER?
This is important because some concealed spring
closers have to be removed and replaced with
dummy closers. If this is the case then there will
be additional costs for equipment and time
because it will involve removal of the existing
doors to replace with a dummy closer.
48 Headroom
Headroom HEADROOM, REVEAL, ARCHITRAVE
AND ALCOVES
This is important that measurements are taken
during the site survey to establish if any special
opening arms or drive shaft extensions will be
required.
It is also extremely important to try and
establish the construction of the area above the
door. Is it plasterboard, brick, concrete etc.? If
you are unsure about the construction of the
headroom always quote for a fitting plate as
this will spread the weight of the operator when
being fitted above the door.
IMPORTANT - Always measure the area above
the door.
Required head room above the door to fit the
Premier-Swing operators is...
Push Application - 85mm
Pull application - 145mm
49 Floor Levels
FLOOR LEVELS
It is important to measure the floor levels inside
and outside. This can be achieved taking height
measurements from various points inside and
outside the building when surveying for the
installation of new prefabricated doors.
This is important so that the difference in floor
height can be accommodated when a doors is
being prefabricated.
THRESHOLD
Relevant when surveying for a new prefabricated
door a threshold is normally an aluminium strip that
is used when the internal and external floor
surfaces meet and can be used in conjunction with
a brush strip to create a weather seal.
A threshold must not create a tripping hazard and
under Part M must not be greater that 15mm in
height.
Threshold Section Examples
50 Safety Barriers
In this picture it shows a door that can be approached from the side while in the open position so
therefore will require a safety barrier. It is important that you quote for these up front as they are an
expensive additional extra if missed off a quote and the doors cannot be signed off to BS EN16005
without them. If there was an accident and the safety barriers have not been fitted the clients could
be liable.
The BS EN16005 states that when
a swing door, in the open position,
can be approached from the side
then the barrier should be fitted
along the line of the door leaf in the
open position.
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WALL TO FLOOR
When you are looking to fit a “wall to floor” safety barrier it is important
that you make us aware of any skirting boards that the barrier may have to
be fitted around as they are built to order they and can be manufactured to
accommodate.
FLOOR TO FLOOR
These are only fitted to the floor so no wall or skirting board measurements
will be required. When you survey always ask if the level of the floor is going
to be the same when you plan to install as the customer may have plans to
install a ramp if n the entrance is to be used for disabled access.
IMPORTANT – If a barrier is required you should
enquire if there is any under floor heating
as you cannot fit barriers if this is the case
52 Fused Spur, Locks and Latches
FUSED SPUR
LOCKS AND LATCHES
IMPORTANT – Always inform the customer that
they must provide a 13A 240 Volt power supply
terminated in a switched fused spur within
1000mm (1 meter) of the operator. This must be
installed and working prior to our installation
date. A local electrician will easily install a fused
spur quickly and with minimal cost or fuss.
It is important to establish what locks, if any, will
be required. Ask the client what level of security
they require during the day when the door is in
use and what they would want at night. Devices
such as an electric strike or Maglocks may be
required to secure the door. This will also
establish what alterations, if any, may be
required.
IMPORTANT
– Remember that, for a swing door to
be automated the door must be free swinging. This
means that there must be no resistance when the
motor powers to open or close the door. Some
latches and handles may have to be removed prior
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Interfacing Access Control
Equipment to be interfaced. It is important to take
pictures of any items of existing access control
equipment that is being used on the door as this
may interfere with the installation of the door
operator
Ask the client if they require their existing access
control to be linked into the new automatic door
system. Interfacing existing controls is normally
possible with a minimum of fuss but always tell the
installers what is there and how you want it perform
with the automatic door system prior to install so
that they are prepared for the work.
Full wiring diagrams are available on our website and can be
explained fully in our comprehensive training.
Anything that looks like it may affect the
Installation or operation of automatic doors. Use
your common sense and photograph anything
that you think may be a help or a hindrance. You
can always send photos with questions to
Global Automatics and we will tell you if we
think there will be an issue.
54 Part M Quick Help Sheet
Part M is the relevant sections of the building
regulations document relating to access to
dwellings and other buildings.
Clear Openings
Please note: The building Reg Part M is a very
large regulation and this page is just an
example of some parts that will be relevant to
you. Please consult the relevant standard for
full Info.No threshold is preferred but where
necessary ( external doors ) less than 15mm.
That there is a 1500 x 1500mm level landing
clear of any door swings immediately in front of
any entrance and is of a material that does not
impede the movement of a wheel chair. 55 Part M Quick Help Sheet
continued
VISABILITY REQUIREMENTS
•  If completely glazed: between 500mm and 1500mm
from the floor must be visible.
•  If the door has a mid rail: between 500mm and
800mm then 1150mm and 1500mm from the floor
must be visible.
•  Manual controls (push pads etc) must be between
750mm and 1000mm from floor level and set back
1400mm from the leading edge of the door when fully
open.
•  Manifestation: Clearly defined with manifestation
on the glass at 2 x levels - 850 to 1000mm and 1400
to 1600mm contrasting with the glass from both
sides and in all lighting conditions
56 Notes
Disclaimer - All Pictures and Wording in this document remains the property of Global Automatics Ltd. All information is based on the opinion of
the writer and does not constitute the company view. This collection of information has been collated as a “help guide” and should not be used as
a sole source when researching automatic doors. All information should be taken as an opinion not as fact as you should consult the relevant
governing bodies before using this information for specifying/ estimating. Global Automatics cannot be held responsible for any errors in this
document and reserve the right to make amendments where deemed necessary.
For more information on the BS EN16005 please go to www.bsigroup.co.uk where you can purchase a full copy of this BS EN16005 or Automatic
Door Installation Association
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