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Chapter 3: What you should know
3.1 Distributor Information
3.1.1 dormakaba USA, Inc. distributor information
Be sure that the dormakaba USA, Inc. distributor has provided the following information for each door installation:
- dormakaba ED50/ED100/ED250 Owner's Manual (DL6116-006).
- Review of the daily Safety information checklist (Chapter 4).
- Instructions on how to conduct the daily Safety Information checklist by walk through example.
- Annual compliance inspection label completion (Chapter 4).
- Circuit breaker or disconnect location for 115 Vac power to the ED50/ED100/ED250.
- ED50/ED100/ED250 mode switch panel location and instructions in its use (See Para. 3.6).
- Discussion of problems that could result from operator being allowed to operate after a malfunction is observed.
- Number to call for service or questions about your system if you are uncertain of any condition or situation.
If there are any problems, discontinue door operation immediately and secure the door in a safe manner.
Call your local dormakaba USA, Inc. distributor for repair.
Operator Configurations
3.2 ED50 low energy operator
The ED50 operator is available only as a low energy operator (See Para. 3.4).
3.3 ED100/ED250 power configuration
ED100 and ED250 operators can be configured for:
- Low energy power operated door (See Para. 3.4).
- Power operated (full energy) door (See Para. 3.5).
Definitions & Standards
3.4 Low energy power operated swinging doors (ANSI/BHMA A156.19)
3.4.1 Low energy power operator door definition (ANSI/BHMA A156.19)
A door with a power mechanism that opens the door upon receipt of a knowing act signal (See Para. 3.4.2), does not generate more kinetic energy than specified in the ANSI / BHMA A156.19 standard, and is closed by a power mechanism or other means.
3.4.2 Knowing act definition (ANSI/BHMA A156.19)
Any conscious action with the expected result of opening a door. This includes but is not limited to:
- Wall or jamb mounted contact or non-contact switches such as pushplates.
- The action of manually opening (pushing or pulling) a door.
- Controlled access devices such as keypads, card readers, wireless transmitters, and key switches.
3.5 Power operated swinging doors (ANSI/BHMA A156.10)
3.5.1 Power operated door definition (ANSI/BHMA A156.10)
The combination of door, operator, controls and sensors constituting the system. (Also called automatic door.)
3.6 Mode switch and Exit Only switch panel
Refer to Fig. 3.6.1 for ED operator fine cover, Fig. 3.6.7 for Optional key switch panels.
3.6.3 Mode switch position descriptions
- Auto
- Door opens automatically when one of the activators is actuated or triggered.
- Door closes on expiration of adjustable hold open time with no activators or actuators triggered.
- With knowing act device actuation (Para. 3.4.2): Door will remain at full open position for not less than 5 seconds.
- With push/pull actuation of door (Para. 7.2.4): Door will remain at full open position for not less than 3 seconds.
- Close
- Door will remain closed, or if door is open door will close.
- Open
- Door opens automatically and remains open.
3.6.4 Exit Only switch position descriptions
- On
- Exterior activation sensor or knowing act device disabled when door fully closed.
- Only interior activation sensor or knowing act device will enable door opening.
- Off
- Both interior and exterior activation sensors or knowing act devices will enable door opening.