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DOORSENSE
8755A DoorSense User Guide
UNION recommend that you read this guide to installing, using and
maintaining DoorSense before beginning any work, and that it is kept in a
safe place for future use.
English Version 3.0
plus
Maintenance Test Record
ASSA ABLOY, the global leader
in door opening solutions

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  • Page 1 UNION recommend that you read this guide to installing, using and maintaining DoorSense before beginning any work, and that it is kept in a safe place for future use. English Version 3.0 ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents What is DoorSense? page 3 What’s included with DoorSense page 3 Before you begin… page 4 Preparing DoorSense for installation page 5 Installing DoorSense page 7 Using DoorSense page 9 DoorSense alerts page 11 Maintaining DoorSense page 13 Battery maintenance record page 13 DoorSense maintenance record...
  • Page 4: What Is Doorsense

    Introduction DoorSense is a battery operated device designed to hold open a fire door safely and legally. What is DoorSense? DoorSense will automatically release upon “hearing” the fire alarm. DoorSense can be used to hold the fire door in any position between open or closed. It is recommended that a fire door is held open at an angle of more than 65 degrees*.
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before you begin… Please check the following… Ensure the door has been fitted with a door closer which is working correctly (UNION have an extensive range of door closers which are ideal for almost any application) The floor underneath the sweep of the door as it opens is level The gap between the bottom of the door and the floor is no less than 5mm (3/16”) so the door can swing over the floor plate The door opens to an angle of more than 65°...
  • Page 6: Preparing Doorsense For Installation

    Preparing DoorSense for installation DoorSense can be used 24/7, which makes it All clock timings are based on 12:00pm (noon) perfect for continuous traffic applications. which is why any replacement of batteries used in a DoorSense unit should be undertaken If DoorSense is being fitted to doors in a at that time.
  • Page 7 Preparing DoorSense for installation 1 only Key: 1 only 2 only Fast flash Green Light Yellow Light Red Light Solid Light Slow flash Preparing DoorSense for installation 1, 2 2 only 1, 3 1, 2 10pm 2, 3 1, 3 1,2,3 2, 3 1 only...
  • Page 8: Installing Doorsense

    Installing DoorSense • DoorSense can be installed on single or 5 When you are satisfied that DoorSense double doors is positioned correctly, place the remaining 2 screws into the round fixing holes and • Always fit DoorSense at the lock edge of tighten up all 4 screws to secure the unit a door in place.
  • Page 9 Floorplate The fl oorplate is essential to ensure DoorSense works correctly. It is fi xed to the fl oor and, when fi tted correctly, will retain the stopper, thus holding the door open. • ALWAYS install the fl oorplate to ensure DoorSense works correctly • There are two fl oorplates you can use: A fl oorplate with door stop to °...
  • Page 10: Using Doorsense

    Using DoorSense To hold door open Sound driven release 1 Open door to cover floorplate 1 Open door as described above 2 Press foot pedal down 2 Let fire alarm sound for 30 seconds 3 See stopper locate into floorplate dimple 3 Look for a single green flash every 1.3 4 Take foot off foot pedal seconds –...
  • Page 11 • Altering your DoorSense sensitivity 3 Check DoorSense responds to fire alarm (as per instructions above) You may need to adjust the sensitivity ° of your DoorSense to suit the location 4 If not, repeat previous steps. Only use the plastic tool provided to ° make adjustments NOTE: The adjustment has a minimum and maximum setting which you will feel as a 1 Push plastic tool into hole on front of resistance against turning further.
  • Page 12: Doorsense Alerts

    DoorSense alerts DoorSense DoorSense secs repeat slow flash Alert Alert 1 flash 1 flash secs DoorSense is going to release the foot pedal to allow What this What this DoorSense is working OK and is the door to close. NB if warning tones are already means means “listening”...
  • Page 13 DoorSense alerts DoorSense DoorSense fast flash Alert Alert secs secs What this What this DoorSense motor is not working – DoorSense battery compartment is not shut properly. possible fault. means means Check DoorSense is fitted flat to the door face What you What you Undo battery compartment screw then re-tighten,...
  • Page 14: Maintaining Doorsense

    Maintaining DoorSense Looking after your DoorSense unit will help it Monthly to work longer. • Once a month, also check that the microphone holes on curved face of Here are some simple maintenance tasks to DoorSense units are free from dirt and debris undertake on weekly, monthly and annually. • A gentle wipe with a damp cloth will help keep the microphone clear and the unit To help you plan these maintenance check,...
  • Page 15: Doorsense Maintenance Record

    DoorSense maintenance record UNION recommends you inspect any installation of DoorSense at least annually. Keep a record of your DoorSense inspections below. Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed DoorSense User Guide...
  • Page 16 DoorSense maintenance record Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed DoorSense User Guide...
  • Page 17 DoorSense maintenance record Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed DoorSense User Guide...
  • Page 18 DoorSense maintenance record Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed Inspection Date Unit Condition Inspected by Signed DoorSense User Guide...
  • Page 19: Doorsense Installation Record

    DoorSense installation record Insert the details of your DoorSense installation below. Company Name Installation Date Door Location Building Address Installer Name Company Address Telephone DoorSense User Guide...
  • Page 20 UNION range please contact your Regional Sales Manager or the Customer Services Department: ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions School Street, Willenhall WV13 3PW Tel: 0845 223 2124 Email: info@uniononline.co.uk www.uniononline.co.uk Version 3.0 ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions DoorSense User Guide...

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