CAUTION
Read this notice before installing or servicing
General Conditions
The Detex Low Energy Automatic Door Operator must be installed to comply with the latest revision of ANSI /BHMA A156.19
(American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors) and upon completion of installation, the owner should
have an inspection performed by an AAADM certified inspector. In special applications where safety sensors are used on low energy doors,
the sensors and the related adjustments should comply with the criteria set forth in ANSI/BHMA A156.10 (American National Standard for
Power Operated Pedestrian Doors).
responsibility to assure the reliable and safe operation of this device; routine service and inspection should be performed at least annually by
an AAADM certified inspector. More frequent service may be required when the operating environment or other conditions dictate or if
required by the local authority having jurisdiction. Proper operation should be checked everyday by the owner. Detex Corporation accepts no
liability for property damage, warranty claims or personal injury, if this Detex product is not properly installed for compliance to these
requirements by a qualified automatic door operator installer and also properly maintained and inspected by the owner to operate as required
by ANSI/BHMA A156.19 (or ANSI/BHMA A156.10 where required).
The Detex Low Energy Automatic Door Operator is designed for Residential, Commercial and Industrial use. If it is to be retrofitted on to an
existing door and frame, it is important that the door is in good condition and swings freely, without restriction. It is also important that the
header is sturdy and the operator must be fastened securely using the appropriate fasteners.
less than 300lbs
(refer to ANSI open and closing speeds).
All electrical wiring must comply with the National Electrical Code.
Not compatible with GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt) Breaker.
The Detex Low Energy Automatic Door Operator must be installed to comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.19 standards.
It is not a solution to wind or stack air conditions.
1/2" up; 4) threshold must meet ADA Guidelines; and 5) a commercial or residential swinging pedestrian door shall not close with a force
greater than 15 lb. at the latch side of the closing stile and shall not close through the final 10 degrees in less than 1.5 seconds.
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P/N: 12403-1 (stainless) or 12403-2 (black)
10-32 x 1/2" PPH
P/N: 103277-324
#14 x 1-1/2" PFH
P/N: 12405-1 (stainless) or 12405-2 (black)
8-32 x 3/8" PPH
P/N: 12783-1 (stainless) or 12783-2 (black)
1-1/4" dia, .203 dia center hole
1/8 pilot hole recommended
for self-drilling screws
Fastener Part No
Drill Bit
Device hardware kit: p/n 106121-1 for Aluminum finish
Device hardware kit: p/n 106121-2 for Bronze finish
Tools Required:
Safety Glasses
Power Drill
Tape Measure
Level
Pencil
Wire Stripper/Crimper
Hacksaw
Bar clamps or large C clamps
Allen wrench set
Thin brush
Knife
Level
3/16", 3/8" & 1/2" drill bits
#2 & #3 Phillips bits
3/16" x 1-1/4" Tapcon screws
1/4-20 or #14 flathead screws
P/N: 102271-112 (stainless) or
102271-312 (black)
1/4-20 x 3/4" PFH