BODYGUARD-T
Installation Instructions
I-EA00206
Rev 01, Rev Date: 05/08/2018
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Hager Companies 139 Victor Street, St. Louis, MO 63104 (800) 325-9995 www.hagerco.com
4. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION (cont.)
PLACEMENT OF SENSOR
Remember these guidelines when installing a Bodyguard-T:
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The Bodyguard-T should be mounted at a height range of 6’ 6” – 8’. Maximum mounting height is 9’.
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The Bodyguard-T should be mounted above the door on the swing side.
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The Bodyguard-T shall be mounted flush with the bottom of the automatic door header. This is absolutely necessary to allow the detection
pattern to reach back through the threshold area when the Bodyguard-T is in the open-door position.
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For SINGLE DOOR APPLICATIONS, the Bodyguard-T should be mounted at the center
of the door opening. However, if this is not possible, the unit may be installed off-center.
In such cases, pattern location will have to be altered for proper placement of the field of
detection. Try to avoid mounting locations that may pose potential problems (e.g. directly
over a door arm).
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For DOUBLE-EGRESS APPLICATIONS, one Bodyguard-T should be mounted over each
swing-path. There should be at least 40” of separation between the two sensors when
measured between the center line of each sensor. See image to right.
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If the Bodyguard-T sensor is the only sensor being used for safety at the swing side of the
door, to be in compliance with ANSI 156.10, a lockout safety beam or door-mounted,
safety side SuperScan(s) is needed in addition to the Bodyguard-T sensor.
CAUTION: FOR ALL APPLICATIONS, REFER TO THE PATTERN CHARTS FOR
WIDTH AND DEPTH IN THE APPLICABLE SECTION OF THIS GUIDE. PATTERNS
SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM DETECTION ZONES, AND SHALL
BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS (i.e. ANSI A156.10).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Hager recommends the use of a Bodymount for most Bodyguard-T applications. The Bodymount is a 3” standoff that allows the
Bodyguard-T to be slightly distanced from the face of the closed door. This helps to prevent ghosting caused by slight door movement
while closed, and also prevents ghosting when SuperScan sensors are used (as the SuperScan extrusions at the top of the door are
extremely close to the sensor while the door is closed).
1.
The extrusion has pre-drilled mounting holes at each end.
2.
Hold the Bodyguard-T up to the pre-determined location and attach using the 2 self-drilling screws that are included with the package
(image below, left). It may be necessary to drill a pilot hole (image below, right) in the header for ease of screw installation. Ensure
that Bodyguard-T is mounted securely at each end.
3.
If the Bodyguard-T is mounted directly to door header, and cabling is to pass directly into header, drill a ¼” hole next to the Bodyguard-
T’s left side endcap to allow wire passage into header. The wire passage hole should be in a location that aligns with the cut out in the
endcap.
Wall Switch
Wall Switch
Bodyguard
Bodyguard
20” min
20” min
Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes
(approx. 9 ¾” apart)