Door Handings; Consideration Of Surroundings - Entrematic Ditec HA8-LP Installation Instructions Manual

1.4 Door Handings

The handing and types of each operator are shown in the figure below; the black dot indicates the spindle location.
The HA8-LP Operator can be used for pull side and push side installation, on the top door jamb and in header applications.

1.5 Consideration of Surroundings

Floor Space Requirements for Wheel Chair Maneuvering - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The owner may request the activation device location; however, the press switch must be in view of the door and not directly
on the door or frame. Please refer to ANSI 117.1 Safety Code for further guidelines on switch requirements.
Activation switches shall be at minimum height of
36" and maximum height of 48" from finished floors
or as specified by a local Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
Individual who uses wheelchair needs a minimum
of 48"clearance to the door swing for doors
in sequence application.
External and Internal Factors
Door Condition
Reveal
Wind
Power/Control Wires
Left-Push Surface
Left-Pull Surface
Door must move easily open and close (latch) without excessive force; weather stripping and
threshold must not interfere with door movement.
For out swing (Push) doors, the reveal must be within the range of 0" to 14". For in swing (Pull)
doors, 0" to 4" for special reveals is allowed – for all others consult factory.
When installing on a door in a strong wind condition area, special adjustments should be made
to the arm and doorstop position, to increase the spring tension.
Check that the electrical feed, all conduits, and electrical junction boxes (for push plates or
other activation devices, if required) are correctly located in accordance with final approved
shop drawings and within the guidelines of the enforced local electrical codes.
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1.0 BEFORE INSTALLATION
Right-Push Surface
Right-Pull Surface
Position# 1
Minimum Two Feet (2')
from door latch
Position# 2
Minimum Five Feet (5')
from door face
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