Horton 70 PSF User Manual

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS

– HURRICANE RATED

HD-Storm

™ Hurricane Rated Series

®

0

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

www.hortondoors.com

The Automatic Choice

85 PSF Bi-Part & 70 PSF Single Slide
Aluminum Sliding Door Systems

AH5.0

June 14

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 automatic aluminum door system, as specified, that has been manufactured,

fabricated and installed to maintain manufacturer’s performance criteria without defects, damage or failure.

B. RELATED WORK:

1. Concrete: Division 03, applicable sections.

2. Masonry: Division 04, applicable sections.

3. Thermal and Moisture Protection: Division 07, applicable sections.

5. Openings: Division 08, applicable sections.

6. Electrical: Division 26, applicable sections.

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

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

D. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM):

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

2. ASTM E330-02: Static Load Test

3. ASTM E283-04: Air Infiltration Test

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

F. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) 101: Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings.

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

Window Operators and Systems.

H. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE (BCCO) NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE (NOA)

1. No.14-0408.04 Impact - Large & Small Missile:
a. Bi-Parting unit: 3-point locking or Panic Device, Wind Load: ±85 PSF.
b. Single Slide unit: 3-point locking or Panic Device, Wind Load: ±70 PSF.

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS

– HURRICANE RATED

HD-Storm

™ Hurricane Rated Series

®

1

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. PRODUCT DATA: Submit manufacturer's complete product and installation data.

B. NOA LETTER AND DRAWINGS: Submit Notice of Acceptance letter and drawings issued by Miami-Dade

County Building Code Compliance Office showing layout, profiles, product components including anchorage,
accessories and glazing details. Note: Any deviation from NOA letters and drawings voids compliance of Horton
product with Miami-Dade County Building Code Compliance Office. Letters and drawings must be kept as
complete set to meet compliance.

C. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS: Submit the following:

1. Manufacturer's Operation and Maintenance Data.

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 A156.10.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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. NOA LETTER AND DRAWINGS: Submit Notice of Acceptance letter and drawings issued by BCCO showing

layout, profiles, product components including anchorage, accessories and glazing details. Note: Any deviation
from NOA letters and drawings voids compliance of Horton product with Miami-Dade County Building Code
Compliance Office. Letters and drawings must be kept as complete set to meet compliance.

D. 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. UL 325: Electrical Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems.

4. BOCA: Means of Egress, Power Operated Doors

5. ICBO/UBC: Egress Through Lobbies

6. ICC/IBC: Egress Section

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

F. 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 UL listed as an exit way and are compliant with NFPA 101.

G. 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.

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

www.hortondoors.com

The Automatic Choice

85 PSF Bi-Part & 70 PSF Single Slide
Aluminum Sliding Door Systems

AH5.1

June 14