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HORTON AUTOMATICS

4242 BALDWIN

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405

512 888-5591

1-800-531-3111

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

SECTION 8300 - AUTOMATIC SWINGING DOORS

PART I - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

This section covers commercial duty automatic swinging doors complete with operator, detection device and all associated hardware necessary for a complete installation.

1.02 RELATED WORK covered by other applicable sections of specification shall include

Section 8400 - Storefront and Entrances

Section 8700 - Finish Hardware

Section 8800 - Glazing

Section 1600 - Electrical

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

ANSI A156.10 Standard: Provide automatic entrance doors complying with applicable requirements of Power Operated Pedestrian Door Standard.

UL 325: Provide powered door operators complying with UL 325, Electrical Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver and Window Operators and Systems.

Manufacturer's Qualifications: Provide units produced by a firm with not less than five years successful experience in the fabrication of automatic entrance doors of the type required for this project.

Installer's Qualifications: Engage an installer who is an authorized representative of the automatic entrance 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 entrance doors includingÄfabrication, 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 manufacturers standard data. Include glazing details.

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

Automatic swing door(s) and operating mechanism(s) shall be type(s) as indicated on plans, manufactured by Horton Automatics, a division of Overhead Door Corporation.

2.02 EQUIPMENT

A. OPERATOR select 4100, 4500, 4800, 4900

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 4 1/2" x 6" bottom access. 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 a 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 30 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 other wise prevented from opening. Power to the motor is restored when the On/Off reset switch is turned back on.

MOUNTING OPTION:

Series 4100

The operator shall be mounted to the surface of the existing door frame or wall and be concealed in a 4 1/2"x6" 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" of the door frame, specify a parallel arm.

Series 4800

The operator is mounted directly over the door and is concealed in a 4 1/2"x6" 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.

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY LISTED

OPTION:

Emergency Breakout: Inswinging doors shall be equipped with an emergency breakout. When door is in emergency breakout position, power shall be removed from the operator.

(For use on fire doors specify Series 4900 Surface applied see specification B43.)

B. DOOR TYPE (to specify single or pair, see door schedule)

OPTION: (DELETE "Door and Frame" section if operator only is furnished and state which section covers the door.) Door and Frame . . . (Series 4500) 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. Alloy shall be 6063T-5. Frame members shall be 1-3/4" x 4" 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.

OPTIONS:

Surface preparationÄAll exposed surfaces shall be:

(1) Standard Finish: caustic etch and anodic oxide treatment to conform to aluminum association standards AA-M12C22A31 (204-R1).

(2) Stock Finish: an integral color hard coat finish dark bronze.

(3) Special Finish: an integral color hard coat finish (specify color) or paint process.

2.03 CONTROL SWITCHES

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

A safety zone of a length 5" more 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 area of the swing of the door is occupied.

Provide a complete activating/safety system of the type specified herein as shown on the drawings. (Specify appropriate selection.) Safety System--shall be placed on the swing side of the door as described in item (1), (2), or (5). (1) Series 1600 SwingScan sensor mounted on door (a) concealed in a mid rail in the aluminum/glass door (b) surface mounted to door. The sensor shall be mounted 24" to 30" above floor. (2) Series 1700 RailScan safety system shall be mounted in the horizontal rail of the guide rail or be wall mounted. To provide complete safety zone coverage, photobeams shall be housed in an aluminum extrusion and shall be located every five inches in the safety zone.

Note to spec writer: This system only works with clear glass doors or single solid doors.

Activating Device--Item (1) and (2) system shall be activated by a:

(3) Motion detector of pattern suitable for door opening size.

(4) C1260 Push Plate Switch to activate door. Switch placement is shown on drawing. A safety system shall be placed on the swing side of the door as described in item (1), (2), or (5) (specify appropriate selection).

Safety and Activation System

(5) Electric floor mat switch complete with (a) surface (b) recess trim mounted on each side of the door (activating and safety area) or mounted in the safety area.

Note: See catalog section E for more detailed specification of each system.

2.04 GUARD RAILS

Guard rails are of type selected and shall be provided at the swing side of the door.

2.05 REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS

ELECTRICAL: General or Electrical Contractor shall provide each operator with a 120 VAC, 60 cycle, 15 amp circuit routed into the header for connection to the operator (operator draws 3 amps). Remote switches (if specified) shall be provided with control wire from switch to operator.

GLASS AND GLAZING: Shall be provided under glass and glazing section of specifications. Glazing must be strictly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (ANSI Standard Z97.1).

PART III - EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

Assure that frame openings correspond to dimensions of frames furnished. Floor conditions must be suitable for safety and performance. Check that surfaces to contact frames are free of debris. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.02 INSTALLATION

Install, plumb, level, true-to-line, and rigidly secure in openings. After applying operators and hardware, adjust to achieve smooth and quiet operation. Install in accordance with approved shop drawings.

3.03 ADJUSTMENT AND CLEANING

A. Remove dirt and excess sealants or glazing compound from exposed surfaces.

B. Adjust moving parts for smooth operation.

C. Remove debris from project site.