Entrematic Ditec HA-8 Installation Instructions Manual
Entrematic Ditec HA-8 Installation Instructions Manual

Entrematic Ditec HA-8 Installation Instructions Manual

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HA/FA-8 operator installation instructions
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – to reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. Install only on a properly operating and balanced door. A door that is
operating improperly could cause severe injury. Have qualified service
personnel make repairs to cables, spring assemblies, and other
hardware before installing the operator.
3. Remove all pull ropes and remove, or make inoperative, all locks (unless
mechanically and/or electrically interlocked to the power unit) that are
connected to the door before installing the operator.
4. Install the door operator at least 8 feet or more above the floor if the
operator has exposed moving parts.
5. Do not connect the door operator to the source of power until instructed
to do so.
6. Locate the control station: (a) within sight of the door, (b) at a minimum
height of 5 feet so small children cannot reach it, and (c) away from all
moving parts of the door.
7. Install the Entrapment Warning Placard next to the control station in a
prominent location.
8. For products having a manual release, instruct the end user on the
operation of the manual release.
Issued Sept 9, 2015

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  • Page 1 HA/FA-8 operator installation instructions IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – to reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Install only on a properly operating and balanced door. A door that is operating improperly could cause severe injury. Have qualified service personnel make repairs to cables, spring assemblies, and other hardware before installing the operator.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ......................3 Shipping Inspection ........................3 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ..................... 4 Door condition ..........................4 Wind ............................4 Power/control wires ........................4 HEADER AND GEARBOX INSTALLATION .................. 4 Pre-Mounting Header Box Instructions ..................4 Push Header ..........................5 Pull Header..........................
  • Page 3: General Information

    ANSI A156.19 – for ADA – low energy swinging doors  ANSI A117.1 Safety Code, Section 404.3 requirements  ADA law section 4.13.12 Model Ditec HA-8, FA-8 4.5”(W) x 6.5”(H) x 39” (L standard) Dimensions Weight Approx 45lbs Power supply 115±5VAC, 60Hz, 3A...
  • Page 4: Installation Considerations

    INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ADA Floor Space Requirements for Wheel Chair Manoeuvring The owner may request the activation device location; however, the press switch must be in view of the door and not directly on the door or frame. See ANSI 117.1 Safety Code for further guidelines on switch requirements.
  • Page 5: Push Header

    NOTE: If operator is installed on aluminum framing high and low voltage wiring can be routed through vertical and horizontal tubes. Push Header The header box on push installations is mounted flush to the bottom of the doorjamb header. It may require solid backing material to compensate for the thickness of the doorframe.
  • Page 6: Double Egress Header

    -2 screws should be used at either end (1/2" in from end plate) to fasten directly to the doors vertical jambs. -2 more screws fasten the Header Body to the bottom of the doorframe approx. 10" in from either end. The header body Figure 2 should be able to support a minimum of 200 lbs.
  • Page 7: Arm Assembly Installation

    ARM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Push Arm Installation 1. To lock the drive from returning to the closed position manually rotate the drive coupler until a ¼ “X 20 NC threaded hole is exposed through the cast housing coupler window (figure 4 A&B). Thread a provided machine screw in this hole.
  • Page 8: Tuning Of Motor Gearbox

    3. Remove ¼ “X 20 NC machine screw from the coupler and the roller pushes on door making the door close. 4. Where this roller makes contact with the door in the closed position is the centre point for pull track (figure 3) 5.
  • Page 9 Left Hand Push Right Hand Push Closed Closed Open Open Right Hand Pull Left Hand Pull Closed Closed Open Open...
  • Page 10: Modifying Spring Tension

    Modifying spring tension By removing the drive stopper from the main pinion splines and repositioning, you can increase or decrease the spring tension for windy conditions, or increased latch pressure. The drive unit must be removed from the header to make this adjustment Note: This will also change the manual opening and closing force (Check your code settings).
  • Page 11: Control Adjustments & Ansi Requirements

    CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS & ANSI REQUIREMENTS Adjusting elements are close to live electrical parts. Electronic Controls...
  • Page 12: Ada Adjustments

    ADA Adjustments Adjust the Ditec Automatic HA/FA-8 operator to the ANSI A156.19 standard for low energy operated doors. The following specifications are based on neutral air pressure conditions. Opening Speed Minimum opening time to back check or 80 degrees is 3 seconds or longer. Total opening time shall be 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 13: Activating Devices

    Activating Devices The Ditec Automatics HA/FA-8 is compatible with all devices using a dry contact switch, usually hardwired or radio controlled. Jamb mounted switches can be used but are not practical for individuals using a wheelchair because of their range of motion (positioning their wheelchair to clear the door actually opening) and sometimes limited strength to push a button too far away.
  • Page 14 Sticker Placement...
  • Page 15: Owner's Manual

    Owner’s Manual Present the key and the AAADAM owner’s manual to the owner or general contractor. Demonstrate the unit; review all safety features as well as the safety check that is to be performed by the owner each morning.

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