Horton 40 PSF User Manual

ARCHITECTURAL SPECS

Profiler

®

Series 200

0B Elite

-

Plus

Drive Operator

®

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1

4242 Baldwin Boulevard
Corpus Christi, Texas
USA 78405-3399
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.hortondoors.com

The Automatic Choice

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS

40 PSF Wind Load Sliding Door System
with Electric Belt

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
SECTION 08 42 29.23 SLIDING AUTOMATIC ENTRANCES

Specifier Note: Coordinate and edit articles and paragraphs below to suit project requirements. Add section
numbers and titles per CSI "MasterFormat" and specifier's practice. Consult with manufacturer regarding
performance requirements for units applicable to project, as well as, related equipment and accessories required.

PART I – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. WORK INCLUDED: Furnish complete automatic aluminum door system, as specified, that has been

manufactured, fabricated and installed as per manufacturer’s criteria without defects, damage or failure.

B. RELATED WORK:

1. Concrete: Division 03, applicable sections.

2. Masonry: Division 04, applicable sections.

3. Openings: Division 08, applicable sections.

4. Electrical: Division 26, applicable sections.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AUTOMATIC DOOR MANUFACTURERS (AAADM).

B. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI):

1. ANSI Z97.1: Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Methods of Test.

2. ANSI A156.10: For Power Operated Pedestrian Doors; Sliding Doors section.

3. ANSI A156.5: Standard for Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products

C. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM);

1. ASTM B221: Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Shapes and Tubes.

2. ASTM E330-02: (Wind load) Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain
Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

3. ASTM E283-04: (Air Infiltration) Standard test method for rate of air leakage through exterior windows,
curtain walls, and doors.

D. BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL (BOCA)

E. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS / UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (ICBO/UBC)

F. INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL / INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (ICC/IBC)

G. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) 101: Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings & Structures.

H. THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA) Aluminum Finishes Manual.

I. INTERTEK, WARNOCK HERSEY (ETL): Testing Laboratory and Certification Agency joined with ETL SEMKO

J. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY, INC. (USA & CANADA) UL 325: Electrical Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and

Window Operators and Systems.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. SHOP DRAWINGS & PRODUCT DATA: Submit drawings and product data showing layout, profiles, product

components including anchorage, accessories, finish and glazing details (where required).

B. CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS: Submit the following:

ARCHITECTURAL SPECS

Profiler

®

Series 200

0B Elite

-

Plus

Drive Operator

®

,

5

2

4242 Baldwin Boulevard
Corpus Christi, Texas
USA 78405-3399
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.hortondoors.com

The Automatic Choice

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS

40 PSF Wind Load Sliding Door System
with Electric Belt

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June 15

1. Owner’s Manual & Warranty document as specified herein.

2. AAADM inspection compliance form completed and signed by certified AAADM inspector prior to doors being
placed in operation as proof of compliance with ANSI A156.10.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. INSTALLERS QUALIFICATIONS: Installer shall be factory trained, certified by AAADM, and experienced to

perform work of this section.

B. MANUFACTURER’S QUALIFICATIONS: Manufacturer to have minimum (5) five years successful experience in

the fabrication of automatic doors of the type required for this project. Manufacturer capable of providing field
service representation during installation, approving acceptable installer and approving application method.

C. CERTIFICATIONS: Automatic sliding door systems and options shall be factory certified to meet performance

design criteria in accordance with the following standards:

1. ANSI A156.10: For Power Operated Pedestrian Doors; Sliding Doors section.

2. NFPA 101: Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings & Structures.

3. ETL Listed: Tested to UL 325 Standard

4. BOCA: Means of Egress, Power Operated Doors

5. ICBO/UBC: Egress Through Lobbies

6. ICC/IBC: Egress Section

D. OPERATING RANGE: -30° F to 130° F (-34° C to 54° C)

E. OPENING FORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY EGRESS:

1. Slide-swing panels shall require no more than 50 lbf. (222 N) of force to swing open. Slide-swing panels shall
be capable of swinging out 90° from any position of slide movement.

2. Slide-swing panels and swing-out sidelites shall have torsion spring designed to re-close panel if pushed
open in the direction of egress.

3. If power fails, slide panels can be manually slid open with no more than 15 lbf (222 N) of force.

4. Units are ETL listed as an exit way and are compliant with NFPA 101.

F. CLOSING FORCE REQUIREMENTS: Maximum force required to prevent sliding panel from closing = 28 lbf.

(124.5 N) Adjustable Reversing Circuit will reopen door unit if closing path is obstructed.

G. HEADER CAPACITY: Header shall be capable of supporting:

1. Biparting: Up to 250 lbs. (113.4 kg) per slide panel over spans up to 16’-0” (4877mm) without intermediate
supports.

2. Single Slide: Up to 350 lbs. (158.7 kg) per slide panel over spans up to 9’-0” (2743mm) without intermediate
supports

H. WIND LOAD: Structural Performance per ASTM E330-02: Measured +/-40 psf with no glass breakage.

I. AIR INFILTRATION: per ASTM E283-04: Standard Test Pressure @ 1.57 psf, Measured 1.36 cfm/ft²

1.05 WARRANTIES

A. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY: Units to be warranted against defect in material and workmanship for a

period of one year from the Date of Substantial Completion.
Manufacturer's warranty is in addition to, and not limited to, other rights owner may have under Contract
Documents.

B. DISTRIBUTOR'S WARRANTY: 1 year warranty: Labor/ transportation charges for defective parts replacement.