Ansi / Bhma A156.19 (Low Energy Application); Requirements For Low Energy Power Operated Doors; Activation; Opening - Assa Abloy SW60 Installation And Service Manual

16 ANSI / BHMA A156.19 (LOW ENERGY APPLICATION)

16 ANSI / BHMA A156.19 (LOW ENERGY APPLICATION)
16.1

REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW ENERGY POWER OPERATED DOORS

The following texts are excerpts from American National Standard for low energy power operated
swing doors. Please refer to the full standard if necessary.
16.1.1

Activation

The operator shall be activated by a knowing act.
16.1.2

Opening

Doors shall open from closed to back check, or 80 degrees which ever occurs first, in 3 seconds or
longer as required in Table I. Backcheck shall not occur before 60 degrees opening. Total opening
time to 90 degrees shall be as in Table II. If the door opens more than 90 degrees, it shall continue
at the same rate as backcheck speed. When powered open, the door shall remain at the open po-
sition for not less than 5 seconds.
16.1.3

Closing

Doors shall close from 90 degrees to 10 degrees in 3 seconds or longer as required in Table I.
Doors shall close from 10 degrees to fully closed in not less than 1.5 seconds.
16.1.4

Force and Kinetic Energy

The force required to prevent a stopped door from opening or closing shall not exceed 15 lbf (67
N) measured 1" (25 mm) from the latch edge of the door at any point during opening or closing.
The kinetic energy of a door in motion shall not exceed 1.25 lbf-ft (1.69 Nm). Table I provides
minimum times for various widths and weights of doors for obtaining results complying with this
kinetic energy.
Doors shall open with a manual force not to exceed 15 lbf (67 N) to release a latch, if equipped
with a latch, 30 lbf (133 N) to set the door in motion, and 15 lbf (67 N) to fully open the door. The
forces shall be applied at 1" (25 mm) from the latch edge of the door.
Table I
Minimum Opening Time to Back Check or 80 degrees, which ever occurs first, and the Minimum
Closing Time from 90 degrees to Latch Check or 10 degrees.
D" Door Leaf Width - Inches (mm)
*30 (762)
36 (914)
42 (1067)
48 (1219)
* Check applicable Building Codes for clear width requirements in Means of Egress.
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W" Door Weight in Pounds (kg)
100 (45.4) 125 (56.7)
3.0 3.0
3.0 3.5
3.5 4.0
4.0 4.5
Issue 2020-10-27
150 (68.0) 175 (79.4) 200 (90.7)
3.0 3.0 3.5
3.5 4.0 4.0
4.0 4.5 4.5
4.5 5.0 5.5
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