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CAL-ROYAL PRODUCTS 8600 AUTOMATIC SWING DOOR OPERATOR Operations & Installation Manual CAL-ROYAL These installation instructions detailed within are solely for professional installers and are not intended to be handed over to the end user. Ver. September 30, 2021 CAL-ROYAL PRODUCT INC.
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8600 Installation Manual WARNING Failure to observe the information in this manual may result in personal injury or damage to the equipment. To reduce the risk of injury to persons, use this operator with single or double pedestrian swinging doors only.
During power failure, the operator acts as a manual door closer with controlled closing speed. 8600 can be surface mounted or overhead concealed mounted on either side of the door header for left, right, pull, or push applications. It is suitable for either single or double door opening being either hinged or center hung mounted.
8600 Installation Manual Section 3.0 - Receiving Inspection On receiving the package, please verify that the order was shipped complete and correct, including model number, header width, door handing, arm and color. If any of the below items are not correct, do not attempt to install the unit until all conditions are correct.
8600 Installation Manual Section 4.0 - Pre-Installation Information 4.1 Safety Precautions Only trained technicians are authorized to carry out these operations. Ensure all power is OFF to the unit before performing any work or maintenance. Do not climb or put weight on any door or header parts.
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8600 Installation Manual A black push actuator button indicated by "TEST/LEARN" is mounted to the lower left corner of the visual display to ease in the adjustment process. Once the unit is powered up and before the arm is installed, push the "TEST/LEARN: button in order to check the spline drive shaft rotates in the correct direction.
8600 Installation Manual Section 5.0 - Operator Installation The following information gives a complete guidance to the correct installation on the 8600 operator. 5.1 Control Unit Description Power Unit (90-250VAC 50/60hz) 3 Position Switch Input Connector Motor Connector Plug in...
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8600 Installation Manual 5.3 PUSH Arm Handing and Operator Orientation RHR/LEFT Hand PUSH LHR/RIGHT Hand PUSH 5.4 PULL Arm Handing and Operator Orientation LEFT Hand PULL RIGHT Hand PULL...
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8600 Installation Manual 5.5 Operator Installation Step 1. Remove the cover from the assembly by gently pulling the cover down with minimal effort. Carefully set the cover in a location where it will not be damaged. Step 2. Remove the motor/gear box and control board from the back plate, make through holes on the back plate for mounting header where appropriate.
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8600 Installation Manual Step 3. Power Supply Make sure all power is turned OFF before handling the supply wires. This should be done by a certified electrician and within the guidelines of the enforced local electrical codes. Drill holes for the high voltage wires in backing plate.
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8600 Installation Manual Step 5. Once the header back plate is in place, install the motor/gearbox and control board to the header back plate. Slide the nuts (supplied with the operator) to hold the motor/gearbox and control board along the 2 parallel tracks on the back plate.
8600 Installation Manual Section 6.0 - Push and Pull Arms Installation Following these simple steps will allow the door to be set up quickly and correctly. Refer to installation drawings below. 6.1 Push Standard Scissors Arm for 0" - 14" Reveals Note: Base rail to be mounted flush with the bottom of the door frame.
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8600 Installation Manual 6.2 Pull Standard Angle Arm With Track for 0" to 4" Reveals Notes: Operator to be mounted so that base of drive shaft is clear above the door top. See Installation Drawings. A solid spacer material or filler may be required to compensate for any gap between the back of base rail and wall. Ensure, before fixing base rail to the door frame, that access holes for power supply cables are in line, if required.
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8600 Installation Manual Section 7.0 - Learning Cycle and Start Up "TEST/LEARN" button is currently used for two functions. a. TEST - if the "TEST/LEARN" button is pressed for less than 3 seconds and released, an activation will be generated.
8600 Installation Manual Section 8.0 - Electronics Controller Programming Programming is quick and simple via the visual LED display. Each FUNCTION is clearly shown on the display in text, words, and symbols. The VALUE or APPLICATION can easily be adjusted using the buttons on the face of the controller.
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8600 Installation Manual 8.6 Current Limit (01-20) In case the door encounters an obstruction during the Opening cycle, once the maximum Current limit is reached for at least 2 seconds, the door Opening is then cancelled. Use the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons to select the desired "Current" limit strength.
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8600 Installation Manual 8.13 Back-check Position (70%-98%) This setting is to adjust the door Back-check position of the Opening cycle. Use the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons to set the starting point for the Back-check position. Activate the door. During the Opening cycle, check the position where the Back-check begins and the door starts to slow down.
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8600 Installation Manual 8.19 Special Function Normal (Access/Access→Activate). This setting is used for Access Control options, including Electric Strikes/Locking devices. This requires a Wet Input connection to Open. A Wet Input will activate the Strike/Lock and open the door simultaneously.
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8600 Installation Manual 8.26 Out 1 Function (Door closed/Stairway Fan Out) Door Closed = sends a signal when the door is Closed. Stairway Fan Out = sends a signal when the door is Open. Use the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons to select the setting.
8600 Installation Manual Basic Settings Table describing the Controls Functions, Settings, Values and Defaults All values and settings must comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.19 Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Swing Doors. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION SETTING VALUE DEFAULT OPENING SPEED...
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8600 Installation Manual FUNCTION DESCRIPTION SETTING VALUE DEFAULT POWER CLOSE Y = Yes 2 options Power assisted closing with spring N = No 1 = minimum POWER CLOSE FORCE 1-5 steps 5 = maximum DOOR SEAL NOT ACTIVE SPECIAL FUNCTION...
8600 Installation Manual Section 9.0 - Wiring Connections 9.1 On/Off/Hold Open Selector Switch - 3 position switch offers easy selection for 3 modes of operation: 1. Automatic - Motion sensors/push plates are active and will activate the operator to open the door automatically should they be triggered.
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8600 Installation Manual 9.6 Electric Strike 9.7 Door Closed Status can be determined by connecting external device to terminal Output #1 and the Bottom Ground on 6 pin terminal strip. 9.8 Security Access Control - If a fault is detected in the safety circuit, all activations will be ignored by the control unit.
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8600 Installation Manual Section 10.0 - Changing Handing of Operator Step 1. Invert the entire operator assembly 180 Step 2. Remove drive shaft (spindle) from motor gearbox assembly (See changing position of drive shaft) Step 3. Re-attach drive shaft (spindle) to the opposite side of motor gearbox assembly.
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8600 Installation Manual Step 4. Detach wire connections from operator to control board micom Step 5. Remove control assembly from the base and rotate 180 degrees. Step 6. Replace control and socket screws.
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8600 Installation Manual Step 7. Connect wire harness micom Step 8. Insert Spline shaft on the operator (depended on push or pull application and spindle rotation) Insert spindle shaft on the Insert spindle shaft on the Operator for Right hand operator for Left hand * See page #38 Section 15.0 for instructions on Preload Spring Tension...
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8600 Installation Manual Section 11.0 - Safety Signage and Decals The center of the decal height should be located at 50" +/- 12" (1270 +/- 305 mm) above the finished floor. See ANSI standard A156.19 requirements for additional safety decal information.
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8600 Installation Manual J1 - Connector Description: Power input 100-240VAC (100W max.) Definition J1.1 AC Ground J1.2 AC Neutral J1.3 AC Line (Fused) J2 - Connector Description: Hold open/OFF/Auto switch input Definition J2.1 Auto signal - This signal (to GND) will allow activation J2.2...
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8600 Installation Manual J3 - Connector Description (continued) Signal Definition J3.8 (Input) Not used. J3.9 Ground reference for signals and power. J3.10 OUT2 (Output) Not used. J3.11 OUT3 (Output) Not used. J3.12 OUT4 (Output) Not used. J4 - Connector Description: Sensor power and electric lock outputs Definition J4.1...
8600 Installation Manual Section 13.0 - Daily Safety Checklist SAFETY The best time to perform a Daily Safety Check is early in the morning while pedestrian traffic is INFORMATION still restricted from Sensor activating zones. The purpose of a Daily Sensor Check is to ensure Low Energy Swinging Doors pedestrian safety and Owner protection.
8600 Installation Manual Section 14.0 - Additional Information Floor Space Requirements for Wheelchair Maneuvering The owner may request the activation device location; however, the press switch must be in view of the door and not directly in the door or frame. Please refer to ANSI 117.1 Safety Code for further guidelines on switch requirements.
8600 Installation Manual Section 15.0 - Preload Spring Tension Always place the 2 Allen screws at the back of the gear box so the open front faces you. Step 1: Start by letting the spring unload itself Step 2: Loosen mechanical stop on the spindle and side away from gearbox.
Section 18.0 - Warranty Policy Automatic Door Operators 8600 and 8600C shipped after April 1, 2021 carry a 3-year warranty from date of shipment or official installation date, whichever is greatest, proven by a copy of a Dealer work order indicating the installation date.
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