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4. Activating Switch. (Knowing Act) Doors equipped with a
manual operate switch shall, when activated, hold the
door open for five seconds minimum after release of
activating switch.
Doors equipped with manual activating switch shall have
a decal as follows: “AUTOMATIC DOOR. ACTIVATE
SWITCH TO OPERATE”. The sign should be visible
from both sides of the door or the side with the knowing
act switch if there is only one. (See Figure 9)
5. Emergency Breakout. Test by manually pushing door at
lock area in direction of emergency exit. Release door.
The door should either stop operation or spring to closed
position. Make sure door panel or panels are properly re-
latched.
If the door is equipped with breakaway sidelites, door
operation should stop when sidelites are broken out.
(See Figure 10).
6. Housekeeping. Be sure floor guides are kept clean and
free of any debris which could prevent proper door slide.
Check the door area for tripping or slipping hazards.
Check all door panels for damage. Make sure that all
hardware and overhead covers are properly secured.
There should be no bulletin boards, literature racks,
merchandise displays, or other attractions that would
interfere with the use of the door or invite people to stop
or stand in the door area.
7. Traffic Patterns. Observe traffic patterns. Plan routing so
people enter and exit in a straight approach, directly
towards the center of the door opening.
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, TURN OFF THE DOOR
OPERATING EQUIPMENT AND CALL AN AUTOMATIC
DOOR SUPPLIER TO MAKE PROMPT REPAIRS.
AUTOMATIC DOOR
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
Figure 9
Figure 10
