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Summary of Contents for Dormakaba SKYFOLD CLASSIC Series
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL CL A SS I C™ S ERIE S ZENITH S ERIE S ® ZENITH PREMI U M S ERI E S ® MIR AG E ® www.skyfold.com +1 514 457-4767...
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TR AD E MARK S Skyfold is a registered trademark of Skyfold Inc. and Skyfold Investments Ltd. Other products mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Skyfold is protected by one or more of the following patents: •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR SKYFOLD WALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS OPERATING SWITCHES* LIFTING MECHANISMS AND PANELS MOTOR UNITS SKYFOLD WALLS IN OPERATION OPERATING A SKYFOLD WALL OPERATING A “T” CONFIGURATION APPLICATION OPERATING MULTIPLE IN-LINE SKYFOLD WALL SECTIONS BACK-UP OPERATING PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL SERVICING CLEANING... -
Page 4: About Your Skyfold Wall System
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR SKYFOLD WALL Congratulations on the purchase of your Skyfold wall system, the most technologically advanced and only vertically folding operable wall of its kind. Before operating your Skyfold wall, read this manual carefully as it includes a description of the wall’s major components, as well as procedures related to the operation of the wall, a maintenance schedule and explanations regarding the warranty. - Page 5 ABOUT YOUR SKYFOLD WALL Warning ➢ Two operators, one per switch on both sides of the wall, are required for the duration of the wall’s operation. ➢ Do not place objects between the panels, underneath the Skyfold wall, or in the near vicinity of the Skyfold wall as this can damage the Skyfold wall when it is in motion.
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Page 6: Components
COMPONENTS OPE R ATI N G SWITCH E S Before operating the switches, please read the safety precautions and the procedures contained in the section, Skyfold Walls in Operation. Figure 1a: Key Switch (Standard) North America Illuminated push button Europe & Asia Illuminated push button In an effort to optimize the safety features provided by the Skyfold wall, one switch is... -
Page 7: Lifting Mechanisms And Panels
COMPONENTS Figure 1b: Touch Screen Operator Station (Standard on Zenith Premium) If your Skyfold system is equipped with the optional touch screens, please refer to the Touch Screen User Manual issued separately. The touch screens must be activated simultaneously to operate the wall. The 4.3” resistive LCD touch screens, with multilingual capabilities and a 4-digit adjustable user pin, will display one to ten possible fault codes in case of an electrical system failure. - Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENTS Figure 2: Lifting Mechanisms and Panels (cont’d) ZENITH ZENITH PREMIUM Ceiling support Cable drum Hanger Pocket closure panel Lifting cable Sheaves End seal cable Ring sheave Panel arm End seal Panel End seal actuator Eye bolt Metal T-bar Floor seal SKYFOLD CLASSIC, ZENITH AND MIRAGE RETRACTABLE WALLS...
- Page 9 COMPONENTS Figure 2: Lifting Mechanisms and Panels (cont’d) MIRAGE (Glass Panels) Lifting Mechanisms The internal skeleton of the Skyfold wall consists of a series of lifting mechanisms that are made of structural grade aluminium and steel. For greater longevity and silent operation, all mechanical pivot points are made of high strength steel bolts or pins on plastic bushings.
- Page 10 COMPONENTS The glass panel’s construction also provides superior acoustic properties. According to industry norms, the single laminated glass panels alone have a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 36 (Rw 36). The Mirage wall as a system has an STC rating of 33 (Rw 33) in accordance with ASTM E90 (ISO 140-3).
- Page 11 COMPONENTS Figure 3a: Vertical End Seals at Fixed Wall CLASSIC/ZENITH/ZENITH PREMIUM Figure 3b: Vertical End Seals at Fixed Wall MIRAGE Floor Seals On the Classic, Zenith and Zenith Premium models ( Figure 4a ) and on the Mirage model ( Figure 4b ), flexible bulb seals close the gap between the floor and bottom panel. Figure 4a: Obstruction Sensor and Floor Seals CLASSIC/ZENITH/ZENITH PREMIUM SKYFOLD CLASSIC, ZENITH AND MIRAGE RETRACTABLE WALLS...
- Page 12 COMPONENTS Figure 4b: Floor Seals MIRAGE Obstruction/Infra-Red Sensor On the Mirage model, an infra-red sensor is located on the bottom of the wall track. On all other models, the bottom edge of the wall is equipped with an obstruction sensor (see Figure 4a ) that runs the entire length of the wall.
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Page 13: Motor Units
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENTS M OTOR U N ITS Figure 5: Standard Drive Unit Power switch Output signal plug Electrical control box Electromagnetic brake Electric gear motor Optical encoder (lifting motor) Over-torque sensor Motor base Cable drum Lifting cable Line shaft Hydraulic checking device (safety motor) This manual is accompanied by shop drawings that clearly illustrate the location... - Page 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENTS Without power, the electromagnetic brake can be released manually by pulling the brake release lever. This allows the wall to descend under its own weight. Its speed is controlled by the hydraulic checking device. The system must be recalibrated before it can be used again.
- Page 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENTS Upper (Open) and Lower (Closed) Limit Controls Your Skyfold wall stops automatically upon reaching its upper limit (fully open) position or its lower limit (fully closed) position. There is no need for the operator to carefully time the release of the operator switches.
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Page 16: Skyfold Walls In Operation
TABLE OF CONTENTS SKYFOLD WALLS IN OPERATION The time required for a Skyfold wall to ascend or descend varies depending on the size of the wall. On average, a Skyfold wall takes approximately two (2) minutes to either completely travel upwards or downwards. O PE R ATI N G A S K YFO LD WALL The following procedures apply to normal operating situations. -
Page 17: Operating A "T" Configuration Application
TABLE OF CONTENTS SKYFOLD WALLS IN OPERATION Standard Operation 1. Ensure that both operators of the Skyfold wall have an unobstructed view of the wall. The Skyfold wall must be monitored from both sides of the wall for the duration of the wall’s ascent or descent as this can prevent damage to the Skyfold wall, and/or injury. -
Page 18: Back-Up Operating Procedure
SKYFOLD WALLS IN OPERATION On the Mirage model, regular fixed sweep and brush seals are used to close the gap between each Skyfold wall section. All Skyfold wall sections operate simultaneously. However, the Skyfold wall sections take different amounts of time to reach their upper and lower limits because of the following factors: ➢... -
Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Only qualified Skyfold personnel are authorized to perform any type of maintenance and/or repair work on your Skyfold wall. However, as the owner of a Skyfold wall, you must assume the basic cleaning responsibilities related to your Skyfold wall. Warning ➢... - Page 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE 1 YEAR AFTER INSTALLATION Electrical System ➢ The entire electrical system must be tested, including the following: the control box, encoder, over-torque sensor, lifting motor, electromagnetic brake, obstruction/infra-red sensor, end seals, switches, and all plugs and cables. In the event of a complete electrical system failure, check the main breaker before calling for service.
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Page 21: Additional Servicing
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE AD D ITI ONAL S E RVI CI N G In conjunction with the regular maintenance listed above, additional servicing described in this section may be necessary. Fault Code on Switches Your Skyfold wall is equipped with either a push button key switch or a touch screen operator station (optional feature). -
Page 22: Cleaning
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE CLE AN I N G As the owner of a Skyfold wall, you are responsible for cleaning certain parts of the wall. Flexible and Fixed Perimeter Seals Dust build-up on the rubber seals as well as on the brush and sweep seals featured on the Mirage models can be transferred to the fixed walls, the floor, and the wall track (Mirage only). -
Page 23: Warranty
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY Skyfold Basic Warranty: The operable wall shall be warranted free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years or five thousand (5,000) cycles, whichever occurs first. Extended Parts Warranty (optional): An extended warranty on parts is available in addition to the basic warranty.
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