
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
SECTION 08 71 13 POWER DOOR OPERATORS
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 exterior and interior power door operators with In Ground mounting, as specified,
that has been manufactured, fabricated and installed to maintain performance criteria stated by manufacturer
without defects, damage or failure. Automatic door operators shall be configured as follows:
1. Single doors: Outswing or Inswing.
2. Simultaneous pairs: Outswing or Inswing.
3. Double Egress: Outswing and Inswing.
B. RELATED WORK:
1. Division 8 Section "Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts" for entrances furnished separately.
2. Division 8 Section "Door Hardware" for hardware to the extent not specified in this Section.
3. Division 16 Sections for electrical connections including conduit and wiring for power door operators.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AAMA) 101: Appendix Dissimilar
Materials.
B. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AUTOMATIC DOOR MANUFACTURERS (AAADM).
C. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI):
1.
A156.19: Power Assist And Low Energy Power Operated Doors
2. A117.1: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
D. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) B221: Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods,
Shapes and Tubes.
E. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) 1990
F. BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL (BOCA)
G. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS / UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (ICBO/UBC)
H. INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL / INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (ICC/IBC)
I. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) 101:
1. NFPA 101: Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings & Structures.
2. NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).
J. THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA) Aluminum Finishes Manual.
4242 Baldwin Boulevard
Corpus Christi, Texas
USA 78405-3399
Tel: 800-531-3111, 361-888-5591
Fax: 800-531-3108, 361-888-6510
www.hortondoors.com
The Automatic Choice
POWER SWING DOOR OPERATORS
Heavy Duty Swing Door Operator
In Ground
®
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K. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY, INC. (USA & CANADA) UL 325: Electrical Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and
Window Operators and Systems.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. PRODUCT DATA: Submit manufacturer's complete product and installation data.
B. SHOP DRAWINGS: Submit drawings showing layout, profiles, product components including anchorage,
accessories, finish and glazing details (where required).
C. CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS: Submit the following:
1. Owner’s Manual.
2. Warranty document as specified herein.
3. AAADM inspection compliance form completed and signed by certified AAADM inspector prior to doors being
placed in operation as proof of compliance with ANSI A156.19.
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 swing door systems and options shall be factory certified to meet performance
design criteria in accordance with the following standards:
1. ADA 1990: Americans With Disabilities Act
2. ANSI A156.19: For Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors
3. ANSI.117.1: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
4. NFPA 101: Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings & Structures.
5. UL 325: Electrical Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems.
6. BOCA: Means of Egress, Power Operated Doors
7. ICBO/UBC: Egress Through Lobbies
8. ICC/IBC: Egress Section
D. SOURCE LIMITATIONS: Obtain automatic door operators through one source from a single manufacturer.
E. PRODUCT OPTIONS: Drawings indicate sizes, profiles, and dimensional requirements of automatic entrance
door assemblies and are based on the specific system indicated. Refer to Division 1 Section "Product
Requirements."
F. POWER OPERATED DOOR STANDARD: ANSI/BHMA A156.19.
G. OPERATION: Automatic and/or Manual:
1. Automatic: Pushbutton/Push Plate switch actuates door open; door closes after time delay expires. Opening
and closing force, measured 1" (25.4 mm) out from the lock stile of the door, not to exceed 15 pounds (67 N)
of force to stop the door when operating in either direction. Operator to include the following variable
adjustments so as to comply with ANSI Standard A156.19: Opening speed – 4 1/2 to 6 seconds; Closing
speed – 4 1/2 to 6 seconds.
2. Manual: Push-N-Go™: Manually pushing door activates automatic opening cycle; door closes after time
delay expires.
4242 Baldwin Boulevard
Corpus Christi, Texas
USA 78405-3399
Tel: 800-531-3111, 361-888-5591
Fax: 800-531-3108, 361-888-6510
www.hortondoors.com
The Automatic Choice
POWER SWING DOOR OPERATORS
Heavy Duty Swing Door Operator
In Ground
®
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