MODEL: EDM MM50 & MM80
MAGNETIC LINEAR SLIDING DOOR OPERATOR
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8. Health & Safety
It is recommended that the following installation guide lines be followed in compliance with safety standards.
8.1 Safety During the Open Cycle
Provision should be made to deter person from occupying the area through which the door travels during the open
cycle. A ‘keep clear’ sign is recommended to be fixed to the screen or wall across which the door travels. Where
practical, the following is recommended to be fitted: Barrier or Pocket Screen installed along the line of the opening
leaf. (Pocket Screen: H=1500mm min from finished floor level)
8.2 Safety During the Close Cycle
Provision should be made using one of the following, to prevent a door shutting on traffic during the closing cycle. A
Safety Beam is recommended to be positioned between the jambs at a height of 300mm
– 600mm above the finished
floor level. Alternately we recommend the use of an appropriate presence sensing safety device covering the
threshold area, in relation to where a risk assessment shows there is a significant proportion of traffic using the
entrance /exit doors, who are potentially vulnerable (e.g. elderly, infirm, disabled or very young).
8.3
End User - Occupier Safety Tests - Recommended
To ensure safe daily use of our automatic door system, we recommend the follow be applied in compliance with safety
standards.
The occupier is responsible for the undertaking of the following test procedure, which should be carried out at least
weakly, unless a different schedule of tests is identified in the risk assessment priory to installation.
1. There should be no notice boards, literature racks, merchandise displays or other distractions or obstructions in the
vicinity of the door which may congest or inhibit traffic flow.
Automatic Activation Device Test:
2. Test sensors by walking towards the door opening. The door should start to open when a person is approx 1400mm
(5ft) from the door. The door should slide smoothly to the open position and stop without impact
3. Step out of the activation zone. After a time delay (normal 1s ~ 5s) the door should close smoothly.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the other side of the opening, if the door has two way operation.
Safety Devices
5. Safety Beams. If safety beams are fitted, place a test object on the threshold at the full open position, step out of
the diction area and confirm the door remains open.
General Test
6. Check that the door area has no tripping or slipping hazards
7. Check all door panels for cracked or broken glass.
8. Check doors have signs correctly displayed at recommended viewing heights if fitted
9. Check the position and security of associated screens and barriers if fitted.
10. Check the operation of manual activation, remote activation or other stop devices if fitted.
11. Check and remove any distractions / obstructions in the vicinity of the doors.
