ANSI/Bti'AA A156.10-1985

American National Standard

for power operated

pedestrian doors

american national standards institute, inc.1430 broadway, new york, new york 10018

ANSI/BHMA A156.10-1985Revision of:ANSI A156.10-1979

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

FOR

POWER OPERATED PEDESTRIAN DOORS

SPONSOR

BUILDERS HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

APPROVED 25 APRIL 1985

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

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Published byBUILDERS HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.60 East 42nd Street New York, New York 10165

Copyright 1984 by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, Inc.

Not to be reproduced without specific authorization from BHMA

Printed in the USA

lSM685/500

This Standard was approved by ANSI under the Canvass Method.BHMA was accredited on 21 March 1983 by ANSI as a sponsorusing the Canvass Method.

FOREWORD (This Foreword is not a part of ANSI/BHMA A156.10)

The general classification of builders hardwareincludes a wide variety of items which are di­vided into several categories. To recognizethis diversity, a sectional classification sys­tem has been established. Power Operated Doorsis one such section and this Standard is the resultof the collective efforts of members of the BuildersHardware Manufacturers Association , Inc. who manu­facture this product. The total product standardseffort is, therefore, a collection of sections, eachcovering a specific category of items.

Performance tests, and, where necessary, dimen­sional requirements, have been established toinsure a degree of safety. There are no restrictionson design, except for those dimensional requirementsimposed for reasons of safety.

This Standard is not intended to obstruct, butrather to encourage, the development of improvedproducts, methods, and materials. The BHMA rec­ognizes that errors will be found, items willbecome obsolete, and new products, methods, andmaterials will be developed. With this in mind,the Association plans to update, correct, andrevise these Standards on a regular basis. Itshall also be the responsibility of manufactur­ers to request such appropriate revisions.

CONTENTS SECTION

1. Genera1..... · · . · • · · • • · • • • • · · . · • • · • · · · · · · · · ·

2. Definitions ..........•••.•••............•..

3. Control Mats - Applications .......•.•......

4. Performance Requirements of Control Mats .

5. Sensing Devices - Applications .

6. Safety Zones - Applications....•.......•....

7. Guide Rails for Swinging Doors .

8. Marking .

9. Entrapment Protection..•...•.•............•.

10. General Performance••.•••••.•..•.....•..•.•.

11. Salt Spray Test ......••••••..•.....••.••••••

12. Testing Laboratory.•••.••••...••.•...•..••.•

Tables lA and 2A - Mat Sizes .....•..•.•....•.......•.••..

Appendix A - Illustrations .••.•....•..........•..•

Appendix B - Definitions ..•••••••.•.....•..••.•.••

Appendix C - Reference to Other Standards .•.•.•••.

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1. GENERAL

2.1 Active Area. The area where a mat orsensing device detects presence or motion.

1.2 This standard does not apply toPower Assist and Low Energy Power OperatedDoors covered in ANSI/BHMA A156.19.

2.2 Approach Mat. An actuating controlmat usually placed on the normal approachside of a door causing the door to openwhen activated.

2.3 Automatic Door Operator. A poweroperated mechanism which is attached to asliding or swinging door for the purposeof mechanically opening and closing a doorupon the receipt of an actuating signal.

2.4 Back Check. The checking or slowingdown of the speed of door opening beforebeing fully opened.

2.5 Break Away Device. A system which maybe a component or an integral part of apower operated sliding or swinging door per­mitting the door or a panel to swing in thedirection of egress when manual pressure isapplied.

2.9 Control Mat, Actuating. A controlmat which when activated causes a doorto open.

2.6 Break Out. The process of actuatinga break away device causing the door orpanel to swing in the direction of egress.

2.7 Closing Time. Time from starting of adoor closing until it is at rest fullyclosed.

2.8 Control Mat. A device placed onthe floor in front of a doorway sensingthe presence of a person or object. Itis normally constructed of a rubber likematerial with slip resistant surface andis either recessed into or surfacemounted on the floor.

2.10 Control Mat. Safety. A controlmat which when activated prevents adoor from opening or holds a door open.

2.11 Cycle. The action of an automaticdoor operator starting with actuationthrough opening and full closing of (a)door(s).

2.1~ Emergency Break Away. A safetydevlce other than an exit device whichpermits egress under emergency conditions.(Also called Emergency Release)

2.13 Exposed Area. The visible areaof a mat after the trim 1s installed.

DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THISSTANDARD

1.3 Required dimensions are expressed inUS units first and the SI (metric) equiva­lents given in parentheses are approximate.

1.4 American National Standards refer­enced in A156.10 are available from theAmerican National Standards Institute.1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. SeeAppendix C for a list of other standardsaffecting products described in ANSI/BHMAA156.10.

2.

1.1 Requirements for this Standard applyto power operated swinging and slidingdoors for pedestrian use and some smallvechicular traffic. Included are provisionsintended to reduce the chance of user in­jury or entrapment. Power operated doorsprimarily for industrial, vechicular ortrained traffic are not covered in thisStandard.

1.1.1 Where this Standard containsspecifications relating to minimum ormaximum dimensions of various componentsof power operated doors for pedestrian useand some small vechicular traffic, suchdimensions are included to provide userprotection for what are, in the industry,standard application conditions. ThisStandard does not attempt to assess anyfactors that may exist with respect tocustom design installations which mayormay not meet the requirements of thisStandard.

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2.14 Finger Guard. A device appliedat the hinge stile of a door or to thehinge jamb adjacent to the door pre­venting damage to hands or fingers.

2.15 Guide Rail. A separator used withpower operated doors for traffic separationand control.

2.16 Latch Check. The checking orslowing down of the speed of closing adoor before being fully closed.

2.17 Motion Sensor. A device designedto detect the movement of a person or ob­ject in the vicinity of the doorway andgive an actuating signal to the operator.

2.18 Power Operated Door. The combin­ation of door, operator and controls con­stituting the system. (Also called Auto­matic Door)

2.19 Presence Sensor. A device locatedin the vicinity of the doorway to detectthe presence of people or objects.

2.20 Safety Zone. An area protected suchthat the door operator will not operatewhen the area is occupied by persons orobjects moving or stationary.

2.21 Sensing Device. A device that de­tects the motion or presence of a personor object.

2.22 Trained Traffic. A controlledgroup of people trained in the safe useand operation of a particular automaticdoor installation.

2.23 Trim, Mat. Material installedaround the perimeter of a control matsecuring it to the floor.

2.24 See Appendix B for definitions ofother terms used in the power operateddoor industry, but not used in thisStandard.

3.2 Doors shall remain open for 1 1/2seconds minimum after loss of actuatingsignal.

3.3 Swinging Doors

3.3.1 The width of the exposed areaof an actuating or safety control matshall be the width of the door openingless a maximum of 5 in (127 mm) measuringfrom both sides for a total maximum of10 in (254 mm). (See Figures A-I, A-2, &A-3)

3.3.2 A safety zone shall be providedon the swing side of the door. If a safetycontrol mat is used, the length of theexposed area shall extend a minimum of5 in (127 mm) beyond the edge of the doorin the open position. (See Figures A-I,A-2, &A-3 and Section 6. )

3.3.3 Swinging doors serving bothegress and ingress shall have a series ofcontrol mats on the swing side of thedoor(s) consisting of a safety control matnearest the opening with a length of ex­posed area a minimum of 5 in (127 mm) be­yond the edge of the door in the open po­sition and one or more actuating controlmats totaling an additional 55 in (1397 mm)of exposed length. (See Exception #2 in7.1 and see Figure A-4)

3.4 Sliding Doors

3.4.1 The width of the exposed areaof an actuating mat shall be the clearopening width less a maximum of 5 in(I27 mm) measured from both sides for atotal maximum of 10 in (254 mm). (SeeFigures A-5 &A-6)

3.4.2 Sliding doors shall have anactuating control mat with a minimum ex­posed length according to Table 2-A.(See Figures A-5 & A-6)

3. CONTROL MATS - APPLICATIONS(See Tables I-A and 2-A)

3.5 Joining of Control Mats

3.1 The edge of the exposed area of allcontrol mats shall not exceed 1/2 in(13 mm) thickness. (See Figure A-10)

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3.5.1 Control mats may be fitted sideby side with the longest dimension perpen­dicular to the opening and shall not havean inactive area of the meeting line ex­ceeding 2 1/2 in (63 mm). (See Figure A-B)

3.5.2 Control mats may be fitted sideby side with the longest dimension parallelto the door opening and shall not have aninactive area at the meeting line exceeding3 3/4 in (95 mm). (See Figure A-g)

3.6 Controls mats meeting at a thresholdshall not have an inactive width exceeding6 in (152 mm) including threshold width.(See Figure A-7)

3.7 The active area of a control matshall be a maximum of 1 1/2 in (38 mm) fromany edge of the exposed area. (See FigureA-IO)

4. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OFCONTROL MATS

4.1 A control mat circuit shall operateat 30 volts rms or less.

4.2 Control mats shall be resistant towater, oil, grease and detergent.

4.3 Control Mat Sensitivity Test

4.3.1 Circuiting shall be activatedwhen a solid steel test disc 2.26 in(59 mm) in diameter is depressed with a25 lbf (Ill N) applied vertically, per­pendicular to the disc in accordance with4.3.3 and 4.3.4, except that a 30 lbf(133 N) may be applied at the area of theelectrical contact connections and adja­cent locations described in 4.3.3, ifnecessary.

4.3.2 The Control Mat shall be dividedinto 12 equal rectangles covering theactive area, except when the length of themat is such that the length of each rec­tangle would be greater than 12 in (300 mm)then the mat shall be divided into 15 or 18equal rectangles so that the length of eachrectangle is not less than 8 in ( 202 mm)nor more than 12 in (300 mm).

4.3.3 The test disc shall be placedin the approximate center of each interiorrectangle. For perimeter rectangles, placethe disc so that it abuts the edge of theactive area 1-1/2 in (38 mm) from the ex-

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posed edge of the mat at the approximatecenterline of the rectangle. Compensatingfor the weight of the disc, apply a forceto activate the circuit. If the disc andforce fail to activate the Control Mat atany of the test locations, place the discon adjacent 90 degree tangents to testlocation(s) within the active area of themat. The disc must actuate the mat at alladjacent locations. Only one reading shallbe taken at each test location or adjacentlocations. If a check on the initialreading is desired, a period of at least 10minutes shall be allowed between readings.One test disc diameter shall be omittedfrom each corner of the mat when testing.The mats shall be tested on a flat, rigidsurface.

4.3.4 The test shall be conducted at68 degrees! 5 degrees F (20 degrees ! 2degrees C).

4.4 Control Mat Friction Test

4.4.1 A control mat shall have a co­efficient of friction when dry and cleanof not less than .66 when tested in ac­cordance with 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.4.

4.4.2 Coefficient of friction (M)shall be measured using a standard fric­tion block (N) having a diameter of 4 in(102 mm), weighing 15 lbs (7 kg) andequipped with a neolite bottom 1/4 in(6 mm) thick.

4.4.3 The block shall be placed inthe middle of the mat with a linear scalecalibrated in pounds and kilograms attached.

4.4.4 Force required to just beginto move the block in any direction shallbe a minimum of 10 lbf (44 N) (F) applied1/2 in (13 mm) from the bottom of theblock.

4.4.5 The test shall be conductedin a room temperature of 68 degrees +5 degrees F (20 degrees ~ 2 degrees C).Mats shall be placed in the test room notless than 4 hours prior to the test.

4.4.6 The formula used for determiningthe coefficient of friction (M) shall beM= F where N = 15 lb weight (See 4.4.2) and

NF = 10 lbf minimum (See 4.4.4)

4.5 Control Mat Trim. Surface appliedcontrol mats shall be secured to the floorwith trim having a tapered leadup a minimumof 4 times the mat thickness at the exposededge. (See Figure A-I0)

5. SENSING DEVICES - APPLICATIONS(Also see 6)

5.1 Swinging Doors

5.1.1 Detection patterns shall begenerally eliptical and have a minimumwidth equal to the width of the dooropening measured 30 in (762 rom) from theface of the door. The length at thelongest dimension from the face of thedoor shall be 48 in (1219 mm) minimumDetection shall be effective to within5 in (127 mm) from the door measured atthe center of the door opening. (SeeFigure A-14)

5.1.2 The sensing device shall detectan object within the detection patternmeasuring 10 in (254 mm) wide t 6 in (152 mm)deep and 28 in (711 mm) high including a3 in (76 mm) radius top and moving at a rateof 6 in (152 mm) per second perpendicular tothe door for motion sensors and stationaryfor presence sensors. Actuation shall lastfor 1 1/2 seconds minimum after the objecthas left the pattern. The object shall bemade from solid pine or fir wood. Dimensionsgiven shall be ± 1/4 in (6 mm). (See FigureA-13)

5.2 Sliding Doors

5.2.1 Patterns and detection capabilitiesshall be in accordance with 5.1. The lengthat the longest dimension from the face ofthe door shall be 54 in (1372 mm) minimum.(See Figure A-12)

6. SAFETY ZONES FOR SWINGING DOORS ­APPLICATIONS

6.1 Asafety zone shall be provided onthe swing side of all power operatedswinging doors.

6.2 See 3.1 and 3.2 for requirements whenboth actuating and safety control mats areused in combination. (See Figure A-3)

6.3 If a sensing device is used foractivation and a safety control mat ;s usedas a safety zone, the active area of thesafety control mat shall extend a minimum of5 ;n (127 mm) beyond the edge of the doorin the open position and:

1) extend 5 in (127 mm) intothe approach area of the doormeasured from the face of thedoor; or2) the door opening area shallbe provided with a presencesensing device in accordancewith 5.2.2; or3) the door closing cycle shallhave a delay of 4 seconds minimumafter the actuating area is clear.

The width of a safety control mat shallbe in accordance with 3.2.1. (See Figure A-14)

6.4 If sensing devices are used toprovide a safety zone, the length of theactive area when the door is in the closedposition shall extend a minimum of 5 in(127 mm) beyond the edge of the door whenopen and the width of the active area whenthe door is in the open position shall bethe door opening less a maximum of 5 in(127 mm) measuring both sides for a totalmaximum of 10 in (254 mm).

6.5 If sensing devices are used to provideboth an actuation and a safety zone, any in­active width exceeding 6 in (152 mm) includingthreshold width shall:

1) be equipped with a safety controlmat; or2) equipped with a presence sensingdevice in accordance with 5.2.2; or3) have a door closing cycle delayof 4 seconds minimum after theactuation area is clear.

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5.2.2 A presence sensing device shallbe located to detect an object as definedin 5.1.2 when the object is centered in thepath of a fully opened door.

7. GUIDE RAILS FOR SWINGING DOORS(See Figure A-II)

7.1 Two guide rails shall be installedon the swing side of each door and shallproject from the face of the door jambsfor a distance of not less than the widthof the widest door leaf.

Exception #1: A wall or separatormay be used in place of a rail, pro­vided that it meets the criteria in7.2 through 7.5.

Exception #2: Guide rails forswinging doors serving both egressand ingress shall project out fromthe face of the door jambs on theswing side to no less than the out­side leading edge of the requiredactivating carpet (See 3.2.4) less5 in (127 mm). (See Figure A-4)

7.2 Guide rails shall be a minimum of30 in (762 rnm) high measured from the floorsurface.

7.3 Guide rails shall have panels ordividers to inhibit access to the protectedarea.

7.4 There shall be a maximum of 6 in(152 mm) clearance between the rail andthe door in the fully open position orbetween the rail and the leading edge ofthe door at the point in its arc of travelwhen it is closest to the rail. Thereshall be a 2 in (51 mm) minimum clearancebetween the rail at the hinge side and thedoor in the fully open position.

7.5 Free standing guide rails shall havea maximum dimension between the rail andthe jamb (or other adjacent surface) of2 in (51 rom).

8. MARKING

8.1 An arrow sign (See Figure 1) shallbe visible from the approach side of aswinging door mounted on the door at aheight 58 in ± 5 in (1427 ± 127 mm) fromthe floor to the center line of the sign.The sign shall be a minimum of 6 in(152 mm) in diameter, having a green circlesurrounding a black arrow on a white back­ground.

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Figure 1

8.2 An international "00 NOT ENTER"sign (See Figure 2) shall be visible fromthe side of doors that would swing towardpedestrians attempting to travel in thewrong direction mounted on the door at aheight 58 in ± 5 in (1427 ± 127 mm) fromthe floor to the center line of the sign.The sign shall be a minimum of 6 in(152 mm) in diameter, having a red circlewi th the word i n9, .. DO NOT ENTER" J in whi teletters in the red circle.

DONOT

ENTERFigure 2

8.3 Swinging doors serving both egressand ingress shall be marked with a decal,visible form both sides of the door, withthe words IIAutomatic Caution Door" (SeeFigure 3). The sign shall be mounted onthe door at a height 58 in ± 5 in (1472 ±127 mm) from the floor to the centerlineof the sign. The sign shall be a minimumof 6 in (152 mm) in diameter and made withblack lettering on yellow background.

Figure 3

where

8.4 Sliding doors with swinging leavesshall be provided with signs reading,IIIN EMERGENCY PUSH TO OPEN II

• The signsshall have red backgrounds with con­trasting letters a minimum of 1 in (25 mm)high. The signs shall read horizontallyand be located adjacent to the lock stileon a centerline 36 in (914 mm) minimumand 60 in (1524 mm) maximum from the floor.

9. ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION

9.1 Measurements required in 9 EntrapmentProtection shall be taken under neutral airpressure conditions.

9.2 The force required to prevent a poweroperated swinging door from moving in thedirection of closing shall not exceed a40 lbf (180 N) applied 1 in (25 mm) fromthe lock edge of the door at any point inthe closing cycle.

9.3 The opening speed of a swinging doorto back check shall not be less than 1.5seconds.

9.4 The force required to prevent a poweroperated swinging door from moving in thedirection of opening, when in the last 10degrees of opening shall not exceed a 40 lbf(180 N) applied 1 in (25 rnm) from the lockedge of the door.

9.5 A swinging door shall not closethrough the final 10 degrees in less than1.5 seconds.

9.6 A swinging door shall be adjusted sothat closing time to latch check (assumedto be 10 degrees) shall be the minimumvalues in the following table:

inches (mm) lbs (kg)36 and under (914) up to 100 (44)-2.0 sec.36 (914) up to 140 (64)-2.3 sec.42 (1067) up to 110 (50)-2.3 sec.42 (1067) up to 150 (68)-2.7 sec.48 (2119) up to 120 (50)-2.8 sec.48 (2119) up to 160 (73)-3.2 sec.

Doors of other weights and width can becalculated by the formula, T =DVWwhere

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W= Weight of Door in poundso = Width of Door in inchesT = Closing time to latch check in seconds

9.7 Clearance. Swinging doors shall haveprovisions for finger guard protection ;naccordance with the Underwriters Labor­atories, Inc. Standard UL 325 (See AppendixC, Cl.4)

9.8 A sliding door shall not requiremore than a 30 1bf (133 N) to prevent itfrom c10s;ng at any point in the c10s;ngcycle.

9.9 A sliding door shall be adjusted sothat the closing speed is one foot persecond maximum for doors weighing up to andincluding 160 lbs (71 kg) per leaf.

For doors weighing more than 160 lbs (71 kg).

V_~lP~l

v = Velocity in ft/secW= Weight of Door in lbs

10. GENERAL PERFORMANCE

10.1 Latch Check. Latch check shall oc­cur for swinging doors at no less than tendegrees of door opening and for slidingdoors at no less than 2 in (51 mm) from theclosed position.

10.2 Manual Opening Force for SwingingDoors. In the event of a power failurethe door shall be capable of opening withno greater than a 50 lbf (222 N), appliedone inch from the edge of the lock stile.10.3 Emergency Break Away for SwingingDoors. Swinging doors provided with abreak away device shall require no morethan a 50 lbf (222 N) applied one inchfrom the edge of the lock stile to open.When the door is opened in the break outmode, powered operation excluding springpower shall be removed from the door.

11.2 Record the release force prior toconducting the test. This shall not ex­ceed a 50 lbf (222 N).

12.1 Tests described in 10 and 11shall be performed under the supervisionof a nationally recognized independenttesting laboratory on pre-productionsamples prior to acceptance of the designfor production and subsequent instal­lation. Production units shall be underan in-plant follow-up inspection service.

11.3 At the conclusion of the exposuretime, remove the sample and allow to dryfor 24 hours without cleaning.

11.4 Then cycle the sample 10 times.The release force for the first cycleshall not exceed a 100 lbf (445 N).Release forces for the next 9 cyclesshall not exceed a 50 lbf (222 N).

10.4 Emergency Break Out for SlidingDoors. Sliding doors provided with abreak away device shall require no morethan a 50 lbf (222 N) applied at the lockstile for the break out panel to open.Break away devices (swinging panels) fordoors tnat slide on the egress side of anopening may be equipped with a self closingdevice or cut off power to the operatorwhen used in the break out mode. Breakaway devices incorporating swing out sidelites shall cut off power to the operatorwhen used in the break out mode.(See Appendix C, C1.3)

10.5 Emergency Egress Test for Swingingand Sliding Doors.

10.5.1 Doors with power operatorsshall be installed in a simulated walland door framing assembly of sufficientstrength to withstand all forces requiredby the tests. Installation shall be inaccordance with manufacturer's printedinstructions. Maintenance and repair ofother than break away equipment may beperformed during the testing cycles.

10.5.2 The test specimen shall be ofthe largest door size to be listed by themanufacturer.

10.5.3 Cycle for 300,000 cycles at arate of 5 to 8 per minute.

10.5.4 Break away devices shall notbe lubricated or adjusted during the test.

10.5.5 At every 50,000 cycles duringthe test, sliding and swinging doorsshall undergo 6,000 break out cycleswithout failure. At the conclusion ofthe test, break out forces shall notexceed those listed in 10.3 and 10.4.

11. SALT SPRAY TEST

11.1 A sample of the latching andhinge assembly of the break away de­vice of a power operated door containedin an approximately 25 in (635 mm) widepanel shall be subjected to a salt fogtest in accordance with ANSI Z118.l(ASTM 8-117) for 168 hours.

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12. TESTING LABORATORY

TABLE I-A MINIMUM EXPOSED MAT SIZES FOR SWINGING DOORS (See 3.2.1 and 3.2.2)

Safety Mat Min. Length1" Threshold

Door Openi ngSize3637424344454849

4850606272748486

36424448

48607284

Min. WidthRequired2627323334J53839

3840505262647476

3438

38506274

Safety Mat Min. Length3" Threshold36-3/436-3/442-3/442-3/444-3/444-3/448-3/448-3/4

24-3/42 -3/430-3/430-3/436-3/436-3/442-3/442-3/4

41-3/447-3(449-3/453-3/4

29-3/435-3/441-3/447-3/4

37-3/437-3/443-37443-3/445-37445-3(449-37449-3/4

25-3/425-37431-3(431-3/437-37437-3/443-V4

41-37447-3,7449-3/453-3/4

29-3/435-3/441-3/447-3/4

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TABLE 2-A MINIMUM EXPOSED MAT SIZES FOR SLIDING DOORS

Clear Opening Minimum Exposed Mat Minimum Exposed MatWidth Length Required Width Required

SingleSlide 37" & Under 43" See Figures A5 & A6

Over 37" 54 11

andBiportSlide 61" & Under 43" 3.3. 1 and 3.3.2

Over 61" 54"

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APPENDIX A {Not a part of ANSI/BHMA A156.10}

CONTROL MAT LAYOUTS FOR SWINGING DOORS

t---Door Opening- Door Opening

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Minimum

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Length

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SINGLE DOOR ON BUTTSOR OFFSET PIVOTS

PAIR OF DOORS ON BUTTSOR OFFSET PIVOTS

Door Opening joe-----Door Openinll------o-l

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SINGLE DOOR ON23,4" CENTER PIVOTS

PAIR OF DOORS ON23,4" CENTER PIVOTS

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APPENDIX A (Continued)

CONTROL MAT LAYOUTS FOR SWINGING DOORS

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Min. Req'd.Exposed Width

Threshold

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L5"

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SINGLE DOOR ON3%" CENTER PIVOTS

PAIR OF DOORS ON3%" CENTER PIVOTS

CONTROL MAT LAYOUT FOR TWO-WAY TRAFFIC SWINGING DOOR

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APPENDIX A (Continued)

CONTROL MAT LAYOUTS FOR SLIDING DOORS

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- 5" .....--Min. Req'd. ---4001 5" _Exposed Width

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Actuating I I Exposed Length

II /.. " III I ..........: Panic Panic .......... ' IL1.- Breakaway Breakaway -.J..J

Figure A-6(Ref. 3.3.1 and 3.3.2)

BI-PARTING SLIDING DOOR

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APPENDIX A (Continued)

CONTROL MATS CROSS SECTIONS

1...------ 6" Max. Inactive Width -------...,

Figure A-7(Ref. 3.6)

3%" Max. Inactive AreaWhen Mats Are Parallel

To Opening

nII

ItII

IIj

II

q. 0(J • " 4

2Y2" Max. Inactive AreaWhen Mats Are

Perpendicular To Opening

~... A. J • ~ •

... ~ .~.7:~ ~. ',> • :"

Mat ThicknessY2" Max.

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Figure A-8(Ref. 3.4.1)

Figure A-9(Ref. 3.4.2)

Figure A-10(Ref. 3.1 9 3.6 and 4.5)

APPENDIX A (Continued)

GUIDE RAIL LAYOUTS FOR SWINGING DOORS

Figure A-ll(Ref. 7.1 through 7.5)

D

Rail

Approach

~6" Max.

Guide

/'---/

/

~'Door I

uide Rail f

D

Approach

+Guide Rai

Door

J

I

/~/

ide Rail

6" Max.-

o

...............""'- -6" Max.>-~ 2"Min.

Gu

JAMB AND FLOOR MOUNTED

Panel OrDivider

30" Min.

FREE STANDING FLOOR MOUNTED

, ...I----Width Of Door--..-lPanel OrDivider

30" Min.

__--Width Of Door----4.-l

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APPENDIX A (Continued)

DETECTION PATTERN - SLIDING DOORS

Figure A-12(Ref. 5.2.1)

B

DETECTION PATTERN - SWINGING DOORS

Figure A-14(Ref. 5.1.1 and 6.3)

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A =54" Minimum LengthB =Clear Door Opening Width DETECTION

A AREA

SENSING DEVICE

1~Figure A-13(Ref. 5.1.2)

,I.

6"R I IL'I SAFETY MAT

I·Lij5"

6" 28" 10" t

A = 48" Minimum LengthB = Door Opening Width Measured

Jamb to Jamb at a point 30"from the face of the door.

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APPENDIX B (Not a part of ANSI/BHMA A156.10)

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AS USED IN THE POWEROPERATED DOOR INDUSTRY

Actuator (or Operator). The mechanicaldevice used to move (a) door(s).

Air Lock. Air space between doors such asin a vestibule where only one door or setof doors can be opened at one time.

Approach Beam. Photo-electric controlbeam used to actuate an automatic door.

Arm. A device connecting the door operatorto the door. May be concealed, semi-con­cealed or surface applied.

Automatic Door. The combination of door,operator and controls constituting thesystem.

Automatic Entrance Package. Completeentrance way containing door(s), frame,controls, and automatic operator, unglazed.

Balanced Door. A door equipped withdouble-pivoted hardware so designed as tocause a semi-counterbalanced swing actionwhen opening.

Bi-Parting Sliding Doors. A pair of doorleaves sliding away from each other toform a s;ngle common door opening.

Bottom Arm (Hardware). The arm mechanismattached to the bottom rail of a door andconnecting to the spindle of a floorcloser, pivot or automatic door operator.

Break Out Opening. The clear space in adoorway when a swinging or sliding door isoperated in the emergency mode. Thisopening is not necessarily the same asthe clear opening in the doorway when thedoor is operated in the normal mode.

Break Out Side. The side of the openingto which the door swings when broken out.

Clear Opening. The clear space in adoorway when the door is in the normalopen position.

Closing Cycle. Movement of a swinging orsliding door from the fully open positionto the fully closed position.

Concealed Mounting. Automatic door oper­ators which are mounted above or below thedoor and power the door through the pivotor arm.

Control. A unit containing electrical com­po~ents for automatic control of door oper­atl0n and overload protection.

Cover Plate. In reference to door hardware,a finish plate used to cover the exposedface of a floor closer not covered by thethreshold; also a plate used to cover theexposed face of a closer or automatic dooroperator mounted in the head of the doorframe.

Door Arm. A device which is usually lo­cated in the top or bottom rail of aswinging automatic door. The function ofthis device is to provide suitable con­nection of the automatic door operator tothe door.

Door Light. The glass area in a glazeddoor.

Do~r.Size (Actual). For swinging orsl,dlng doors, the actual width and heightof the door leaf itself.

Double Acting Operator. An automatic dooroperator which operates the door in eitherdirection from the closed position.

Flush Glazing. A method of setting glasswhereby glazing beads are recessed andflushed with the edge of the frame.

Guard Bar. A protective bar applied tothe lower portion of a door or sidelightto prevent collision with the glass.

Harness. A combination of wires and con­nectors providing connection of electricalcontrols to operating equipment.

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IIIn ll Door. An automatic door installationdesigned for traffic into a building,space, etc.

In-Header Operator. A door operatorcompletely contained in the door headerrequiring only electric, pneumatic orhydraulic power.

Knowing Act. With reference to the actof operating a door operator, such aspressing a switch with the knowledge ofwhat will happen, and as opposed to "un­knowing act."

Left Hand Traffic. The traffic routingwhen the entrance door is placed to theleft of adjacent exit doors.

Lintel. A horizontal structural memberspannning an opening at its head to carryconstruction above the opening.

Masonry Opening. The wall opening intowhich the door ;s installed.

Meeting Stile. The vertical edge of adoor or window, in a pair, which is ad­jacent to the other door or window. Aparallel meeting stile is one which hasa beveled edge paralleling the edge ofthe door. A round meeting stile is onehaving a rounded edge.

Opening Cycle. Movement of a swingingor sliding door from closed position tofully open. For swinging doors, thisis normally 90 degrees.

"Out ll Door. An automatic door instal­lation designed for traffic out of abuilding, space, etc.

Photo-Cell System. A device employingthe use of visible or invisible beamsand receivers across an opening. When abeam is interrupted by a person or object,a signal is generated and used to acti­vate or de-activate the operation of anautomatic door.

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Photoelectric Control. A device whichemploys the use of a visible or invisiblelight beam across or through an opening.When the beam is interrupted by a personor object, a signal is generated.

Power Closing. The closing of a doorby energy supplied from hydraulics,pneumatics or electricity.

Power Open. The opening of a door by energysupplied by other than manual.

Power Unit. A remote mechanical deviceused to convert energy (usually electrical)to pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanicalenergy for transmission to the actuator.

Pressure Relief. A safety device to guardagainst excessive pressure buildup. Usuallywith reference to pneumatic or hydraulicsystems.

Pull Cord Switch. A switch located abovethe doorway having a cord with handle ex­tending down to approximately 6 feet abovethe floor. When the cord is pulled, aswitch is closed and a signal generatedwhich can be used to actuate an automaticdoor operator.

Recessed Frame. A frame set into the floorduring construction which secures mats intoa frame provide flush condition betweenfloor and mat surface.

Recycle. A mode of operationof an automaticdoor operator that occurs when the door isin the closing portion of its travel andis actuated causing the door to immediatelyreverse and go to the open position.

Right Hand Traffic. The traffic routingwhen the entrance door is placed to theright of adjacent exit doors.

Self-Contained Operator. An automaticoperator in which the actuator and thepower unit are made as a single unit.

Sequential or Latching Operation.Operation of push switch to actuateand push switch to deactuate.

Setting Blocks. Small pieces of neoprene,lead or other material which are placedunder the lower edge of a sheet of glassto support it within a frame.

Setting Frame. A frame set into the floorto form a cavity for a control mat.

Single Acting Operator. An automatic dooroperator which provides electrical, hy­draulic, or pneumatic power to the doorin the opening mode only. Return poweris provided by spring action, gravity,weights, etc.

Single Slide Automatic Door. An automaticdoor which has one sliding leaf, eitherleft hand or right hand.

Slave Unit. A device that is controlledby another device of the same function.

Sliding Left Hand Automatic Door. Auto­matic sliding doors are said to be lefthand when the door is viewed from thebreak out side of the opening and it tra­vels to the left side of the viewer.

Sliding Right Hand Automatic Door. Auto­matic sliding doors are said to be righthand when the door is viewed from thebreak out side of the opening and it tra­vels to the right side of the viewer.

Spring Closing. The closing of a door byenergy supplied by springs.

Strike. An opening or retaining deviceprovided in a frame, threshold or in theedge of a stile of an in active door toreceive a lock or latch bolt. (Also re­ferred to as a Keeper or Strike Plate).

Synchronized Operators. Operators con­nected together either mechanically orelectrically for simultaneous operation.(Synonyms --co-active t simultaneous)

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Trim, Recessed Mat. Material installedaround the perimeter of a control matsecuring it recessed into the floor.

Unknowing Act. Actuating a door operator t

such as pressing a switch, without spe­cific knowledge of how it is done or whatwill happen.

Variable Time Delay. Adevice which maybe adjusted to change the time a door re­mains open, after removal of the opensignal.

Visible Mounting. Automatic door oper­ators which are mounted above the door,protruding from the wall t and drive thedoor with a visible bracket and arm aresaid to be visibly mounted.

Definitions of other terms may be found inthe American National Standard for Nomen­clature for Steel Doors and Steel DoorFrames t ANSI A123.1 and in the other ANSI/BHMA A156 Series of Standards.

APPENDIX B (Continued)

SYMBOLS USED FOR POWER OPERATED SLIDING DOORS

TYPICAL DOOR ELEVATIONS

KEYp-x-x·p

CEEJ X - Sliding PanelI I O. Fixed Sidelite: : P - Unit Without Side liteI I SO - Swing Out Sidelite

SX - Swing / Slide Panel

ra En em [!] ern cmJ a::rntr8 rnllrJ tIJ rn

I.....>-----Width-----.,

~ Type O·X --- ~o-X The sliding panel sholl be installed to inside ofsidelite. Sliding panel slides along sidelite.

~I--T...:y.:..pe......;;.o-..;;s--x-~ o-SX The swing-slide panel sholl be installed to the exteriorof the fixed sidelite. The swing-slide ponel{s) (SX) shollswing out 900 from any position of slide movement.

SO-X The swing out (SO) sidelite sholl be installed tothe exterior of the sliding (X) panel.

~~~

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SO-SX The swing out sidelite (SO) sholl be installed to theexterior of the swing-slide panel (SX). Swing out sidelite{s)is provided to allow the sliding panel to swing out from anypoi nt of sl ide travel.

SO/SO-SX The swing out sidelite (SO) sholl be installed tothe exterior and interior of the swing-slide panel (SX).Swing out sidelite(s) exterior only is provided to allow thesliding panel to swing out from any point of slide travel.

O/SO-SX Swing pocket panel applied to the outside ofthe unit.

Surface Mounfed

~~~ ---~TypeP·Sx~

For Letter Designation Units Are ViewedFrom Exterior, Left To Right.

P-SX Mounting of unit is to the surface of the wall. Asdoor opens, the sliding panel slides beside the wall.

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APPENDIX C (Not a part of ANSI/BHMA A156.10)

C1 REFERENCE TO OTHER STANDARDS

Cl.! When power operated fire doors areused, they may be subject to the require­ments of the Standard for Fire Doors andWindows ANSI/NFPA 80.*

C1.2 Glazing in doors may be subjectto criteria in the Standard, PerformanceSpecifications and Methods of Test forSafety Glazing Material Used in Buildings,ANSI Z97.1.*

Cl.3 Where required by the authority havingjurisdiction, products meeting the require­ments of this Standard may also be requiredto comply with Chapter 5, Means of Egress,of the Code for Safety from Fire inBuildings and Structures. ANSI/NFPA 101.*

C1.4 Where required by the authorityhaving jurisdiction, products meetingthe requirements of the Standard may berequired to comply with UL 325** and belisted or labeled by a nationally recog­nized independent testing laboratoryhaving periodic examination service.

Cl.5 Products meeting the requirementsof this Standard shall also comply withapplicable local building code require­ments.

* Available from the American NationalStandards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway,New York, New York 10018.

**Available from Underwriters laboratories,Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL60662.

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