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Dor-o-matic

SECTION 08746

ADA OPERATORS

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Dor-O-Matic, automatic door operators and activators.

This section is based on the products of Dor-O-Matic, which is located at:

7530 W. Wilson Avenue
Harwood Heights, IL 60656-4786
Tel: (708) 867-7400
Tel: (800) 543-4635
Fax: (708) 867-0291

Dor-O-Matic is one of the oldest, most experienced, and most innovative manufacturers of automatic door equipment in the world. This section covers only a part of their product line: Senior-Swing, Middle-Swing and Junior-Swing door operators, with accompanying control components, including activators. See their other sections for automatic swinging doors, automatic sliding doors, automatic folding doors, and fire door operators.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

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Delete items below that are not required for the project. Paragraph A describes Senior-Swing operators, paragraph B describes Middle-Swing operators and paragraph C describes Junior-Swing operators.

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A. Electro-mechanical low energy powered door operators, opening force not exceeding 14 lb-force (62 N).

B. Electro-mechanical low energy powered door operators, opening force not exceeding 8.5 lb-force (38 N).

C. Electro-mechanical low energy powered door operators, opening force not exceeding 5 lb-force (22.5 N), for interior installations.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

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A. Section _____ - ___________: Wood doors.

B. Section _____ - ___________: Plastic laminate doors.

C. Section _____ - ___________: Aluminum doors and frames.

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Verify electrical circuit capacity required. Paragraph D is required for Senior-Swing and Middle-Swing operators. Paragraphs D or E are optional for Junior-Swing operators.

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D. Division 16 - Electrical: 115 VAC, single-phase, 15 amp fused circuit to door headers, two 24 VAC Class II wires between door headers and remote activation devices, 1/2 inch (12 mm) conduit and electrical boxes at activators.

E. Division 16 - Electrical: 115 VAC, single-phase, 15 amp fused circuit at convenience outlet located near top jamb (within 12 inches from cord end of operator); 1/2 inch (12 mm) conduit and electrical boxes at activators.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. ANSI/BHMA A156.19 - American National Standard for Power Assist & Low Energy Power Operated Doors.

B. UL 325 - Standard for Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's catalog data, detail sheets, and specifications.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepared specifically for this project; show dimensions of operators and interface with other products.

D. Operating and Maintenance Data: Operating and maintenance instructions, parts lists, and wiring diagrams.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Factory-trained, with minimum 3 years experience.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable manufacturer: Provide products made by Dor-O-Matic, 7350 West Wilson Avenue, Harwood Heights, IL 60656-4786. ASD. Tel: (708) 867-7400 or (800) 543-4635. Fax: (708) 867-0291.

B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.

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C. Substitutions: Not permitted.

D. Provide all door operators from a single manufacturer.

2.2 OPERATORS

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A. Operation: Push button, push plate, switch-activated, manual, or manual/electric power assisted Push-N-Go opening with power boost closing and holding; comply with ANSI A156.19 and UL 325.

B. Operation: Push button, push plate , switch-activated, or manual opening, with power boost closing and holding; comply with ANSI A156.19 and UL 325.

C. Operation: Push button, push plate , switch-activated, manual, or field-programmable manual/electric power assisted Push-N-Go opening with power boost closing and holding; comply with ANSI A156.19 and UL 325.

D. Operation: Manual or electric power assisted opening with spring closing; comply with ANSI A156.19 and UL 325.

1. Close and center door against stop after each cycle, and hold against drafts, winds, and stack pressure.

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Paragraph 2 is required for Senior-Swing operator, paragraph 3 is required for Middle-Swing operator, and paragraph 4 is required for Junior-Swing operator.

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2. Manual opening force: 14 lb-force (62 N) maximum.
3. Manual opening force: 8.5 lb-force (38 N) maximum.
4. Manual opening force: 5 lb-force (22.5 N) maximum.

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5. Closing force: 6 lb-force (26.6 N).
6. Closing force: 5 lb-force (22 N).
7. Closing force: 3 lb-force (13.3 N) minimum.
8. Factory-set door hold-open voltage.
9. Manual "On-Off-Hold Open" switch.
10. Fail safe: In event of power failure, make door operate manually with controlled spring close as though equipped with a manual door closer, without damage to operator components.

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11. Provide adjustment by microprocessor control for:

a. Opening speed.
b. Back check.
c. Hold open, from 5 to 30 seconds.
d. Closing speed.
e. Opening force (torque limiting).
f. Acceleration during opening and recycling, for soft start.
g. Door will safely stop and reverse if an object is encountered in the opening or closing cycle.

E. Equipment: Completely electro-mechanical; comply with ANSI A156.19 and UL 325.

1. Control box and motor/gear box: Contained in aluminum housing; precision-machined gears and bearing seats and all-weather lubricant, mounted on vibration isolators.

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Delete any of the following applications that are not required. If more than one type application is required, be sure that drawings give enough information to determine application required for each door. Junior-Swing operators are available only for surface-applied application.

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a. Design for concealed overhead application.
b. Design for surface-applied application.

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c. Design for interior application.
d. Design for exterior application.

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Junior-Swing operators are available only with the following construction.

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2. Control assembly, gear speed reducer, and DC motor contained in surface-applied aluminum housing.

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Delete either of the following designs that are not required. If more than one design is required, be sure that drawings give enough information to determine design required for each door.

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a. Design for regular arm push operation.
b. Design for parallel arm pull operation.

3. Gears: Manufactured by operator manufacturer specifically for operators.

4. Motor: DC permanent magnet motor with shielded ball bearings. Stop motor when door stops or is fully open and when break-away is operated.

5. Door operating arm: Forged steel, attached at natural pivot point of door; do not use slide block in top of door.

a. Exposed arms: Factory polished and finished to match operator enclosure.

6. "On-Off-Hold Open" switch: Three-position toggle or rocker type.

7. Control circuits for actuators and safeties: Low voltage, NEC Class II.

8. Service conditions: Satisfactory operation between minus 30 degrees F (minus 34 degrees C) and 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

9. Power supply required: 115 VAC.

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10. Microprocessor control: 115 VAC. Do not use microswitches. Mount control in snap-in type control box.

F. Enclosure: Overhead header concealing all operating parts except arms and manual control switches.

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Delete any of the following mounting types that are not required. If more than one mounting is required, be sure that drawings give enough information to determine mounting required for each door.

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1. Concealed Overhead Mounting: In ceiling or frame header, accessed through cutout; conceal door arm when door is closed.

2. Surface-Applied Mounting: On surface of door frame/wall, maximum of 1/8 inch (3 mm) above top of door.

3. Provide access door on bottom of enclosure for access to controls and removable components without removal of door or operator.

4. No exposed fasteners.

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Delete any or all of the following four finishes that do not apply. Anodized aluminum is the standard finish. Clad finish applies to installations where the adjacent finish is bronze or stainless steel. If coated or paint finishes are specified, the color should be specified, especially if it must match the doors.

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5. Finish of Exposed Headers: Anodized aluminum.
6. Finish of Exposed Headers: Clad to match door frame.
7. Finish of Exposed Headers: Factory coated, Kynar 500(tm).
8. Finish of Exposed Headers: Painted.

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Junior-Swing operator enclosures are available only in the following finish.

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9. Finish of Exposed Headers: Unfinished paintable aluminum.

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Delete any or all of the following six colors, depending on the operator required. If clad metal finish is required, or if Junior-Swing operators are required, delete all color paragraphs.

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10. Color: To match door.
11. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standard selection.
12. Color: Dark bronze.
13. Color: Natural aluminum.
14. Color: Black.
15. Color: ________.

2.3 ACTIVATORS

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Delete any of the following activators that do not apply. Jamb-mounted push button switches are standard. Other activators are optional.

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A. Jamb-Mounted Push Button Switch: No. 1211-900; two required per opening.

B. Wall-Mounted Push Button Switch: No. 1204-900; two required per opening.

C. Push Plate: Formed metal plate, satin finish; approximately 5 inches (127 mm) square with depressed marking; two required per opening.

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Choose one of the following two push plate materials.

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1. Material: Stainless steel.
2. Material: Brass.

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Choose one of the following two push plate markings.

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3. Marking: "Push to operate door", filled red.
4. Marking: Handicapped symbol, filled blue.

D. Wireless Remote Switch: _____________.

E. Motion Detector: ____________.

F. Key Switch: _____________.

G. Card Reader: ____________.

H. Floor Mat: _____________.

I. _____________.

2.4 MARKINGS

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Include the following for Senior-Swing or Middle-Swing operators.

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A. Decals: Visible from either side, instructing the user as to the operation and function of the door.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that door openings and doors are properly installed and ready for installation of door operators.

B. Verify that electrical service is available, properly located, and of proper type.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions; comply with ANSI A156.19.

B. Verify that electrical connections are made correctly and with dedicated grounding.

3.3 ADJUST AND CLEAN

A. Adjust door operators for proper operation, without binding or scraping and without excessive noise.

B. Clean Glass

C. Supply Owner/Contractor with AAADM Certified Daily Safety Check.

D. Supply Owner/Contractor with keys.

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