GT SYSTEM 1400 BI-FOLD
SUGGESTED ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 8
AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE SYSTEM

Part 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A.        Furnish and install automatic equipment as indicated on drawings and specifications.

B.             Related work specified elsewhere.

1. Electrical Supply:

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1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.             Manufacturer's Qualifications:

Products specified shall be represented by a factory authorized and trained distributor. Distributor shall maintain a parts inventory and trained service personnel capable of providing service.

B.        Gyro Tech equipment as manufactured by NABCO ENTRANCES, INC. has been specified and shall be quoted as the base bid. Other systems can be quoted along with information specifically detailing the differences from the following specification.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A.        Shop drawings showing complete elevations, details and methods of anchorage to location; installation of hardware; size, shape, joints and connections; and details of joining with other construction.

B.        Templates and diagrams and/or shop drawings as needed shall be furnished to fabricators and installers of related work for coordination of Bi-fold system with concrete work, electrical work, and other related work.

C.        A copy of appropriate manual shall be provided to owner’s engineer upon completion of installation.

1.04 WARRANTY

A.        Warranty power operators, controls and labor provided by automatic Bi-fold equipment installer against defects in material and workmanship, at no cost to owner, for a period of one year from date of substantial completion of installation. Provide warranty to owner after completion of installation.

1.05 COMPLIANCE

A.        Completed American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturer (AAADM) compliance form shall be submitted as proof of compliance with ANSI A156.10 Standard for power operated pedestrian doors. Door(s) shall be inspected and form shall be signed by an AAADM certified inspector prior to placing door(s) in operation.

Part 2-PRODUCTS

2.01 APPROVED MANUFACTURER

A.             Automatic equipment and controls shall be distributed by:

Ontario Door Controls

1350 Matheson Boulevard East

Unit 16, Mississauga

Ontario, Canada.

Phone: (905) 238 9222

Fax    : (905) 238 9279

e-mail: products@automaticdoorsystems.com

Website: http://www.automaticdoorsystems.com

2.02 AUTOMATIC BI-FOLD SYSTEM

A.             GT 1400 Bi-fold as indicated on door schedule and details.

B.        Mode of operation: Gyro-Swing operator shall open door by energizing motor and shall stop door by electrically reducing voltage and stalling motor against mechanical stop. Door shall close by means of spring energy, and closing force shall be controlled by gear system and motor being used as dynamic brake without power. Opening and closing speeds shall be adjustable. Door operation shall not require any fluids or gases under pressure to be used in opening and closing door.

C.             Components:

1. Aluminum panels, operator housing and frame.

2. Gyro-Swing Power Operator.

3. Computerized Control

4. Connecting Hardware

5. Air infiltration and intrusion protection

6. Doorway holding beams

1a)       Aluminum panels: Bi-fold available in two or four panel configurations. Door (FX) and sidelite (FS) panels shall be factory assembled with 3/8"-16 threaded tie rods spanning full length of top and bottom rails. Snap-in glass stop with integral extruded vinyl standoff to accommodate glass flexing. A horizontal muntin bar to provide glass protection as required by UL standard 325.

1b)       Operator Housing: Bi-fold housing shall be 5- ½" (139.7 mm) wide by 7-½" (190.50 mm) high aluminum extrusion with enclosed end caps. All header sections shall have a minimum thickness of 0.167"(4.3mm) and shall be fabricated of 6063-T5 aluminum alloy.

1c)       Finish: Aluminum shall have a standard finish of AA-M12-C22-A41 (204R1, clear) or AA-M12-C22-A42 (dark bronze). Black and special finishes available upon request.

1d)       Vertical jambs shall be of 2" (50.8 mm) by 5" (127.0mm) extruded aluminum tubes. Optional framing available.

2)         Gyro-Swing Power Operator: Completely assembled and sealed unit which shall include helical gear-driven transmission, mechanical spring and bearings, all located in cast aluminum housing and filled with special lubricant for extreme temperature conditions. Attached to transmission system shall be a DC shunt-wound permanent magnet motor with sealed ball bearings. Motor shall operate from 115-volt supply and require less than 5 amps at full stall. Complete unit shall be resilient mounted with provisions for easy replacement without removing door from pivots or frame.

3)         Computerized Control: Control shall be a Universal Control capable of operating swing or slide units. Adjustable opening and closing speeds shall enable operation in accordance with ANSI 156.10 or 156.19 as desired. All adjustments to be made by an authorized Gyro Tech Entrances distributor by means of a Handy Terminal.

4)         Connecting Hardware: There shall be positive mechanical connections between all operating parts. Belts or other devices, shall not be allowed.

5a)       Air infiltration and intrusion protection: Double ¼" (6.35 mm) thick pile weather stripping on lead and pivot edge of door panel (FX) and sidelite (FS) panel.

5b)       Finger guard protection located at leading edge of the door (FX) and the pivot stile of the sidelite (FS).

5c)       Optional locking configurations available upon request. The lock assemblies will incorporate a key cylinder on the exterior and a thumb turn on the interior in accordance with NFPA 101.

5d)       The door panel may be broken outward at any point during the opening or closing cycle allowing for emergency egress in compliance with NFPA 101. The door panel in the breakout mode disconnects the power to the computerized control circuit inhibiting automatic door operation. The control circuit will automatically reset when the door panel self engages.

6)         Guide rail holding beam: Shall be installed in guide rail on swing side of panels. It consists of an emitter and a detector transmitting a pulsed infrared light beam across the door opening.

2.03 ACTIVATING DEVICES

A.        Acusensor: Manufactured by NABCO ENTRANCES, INC. shall be used for activating and/or a holding device. The Acusensor shall be supplied and installed on one or both sides of operator housing to activate doors for single or two-way traffic. Units shall be sealed for protection against dust, moisture, and the elements. The Acusensor allows adjustment of detection beam pattern with five selections. The Acusensor meets and exceeds the ANSI 156.10 Standards.

B.        Carpet Activators: Of sizes and colors required shall be manufactured by NABCO ENTRANCES INC.

C.        Wall Switches: 6", 4-½" diameter stainless steel surface or flush mounted, engraved or plain, as manufactured by NABCO ENTRANCES INC.

D.             Optional activators are available - See Product Catalog.

PART 3- EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A.        Automatic door equipment shall be installed by factory-trained installers in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations and approved shop drawings.

3.02 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A.        After installation, clean framing members as recommended by the manufacturer. Aluminum surfaces in contact with masonry, concrete or steel shall be protected from contact by use of neoprene gaskets, where indicated, or a coat of bituminous paint to prevent galvanic or corrosive action. Advise general contractor to protect unit from damage during subsequent construction activities.

* COVER NOTE TO SPECIFICATION WRITER

Indicate under appropriate Section the following work by others:

ELECTRICAL INSTALLER shall furnish and install all conduit and electrical wiring for activating devices and door operators. A minimum of 5 amperes, 115 volts, A/C, 1-phase circuit shall be furnished for each door operator, terminate and connect to operator control panel, in operator housing.

CONCRETE INSTALLER shall prepare floor at location of automatic entrance system to accommodate the surface or recessed electric switch mats indicated on drawings.