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Do Von Duprin Exit devices meet the 5 pound force requirement for opening an ADA handicapped door opening?
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The 5 pound force requirement is in reference to the maximum force to swing the door, not the maximum force allowed to unlatch the exit device. Maximum allowed force to retract the Von D...:
What is the ANSI recommendation for the distance between the actuator and the door opening?
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Always check the most current revision of the ANSI A156.19 standard for recommendation or requirement of the location of a Knowing Act switch. 2019 ANSI A156.19 states the requirement of the ...:
What are ElectroMechanical Automatic Operators?
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ElectroMechanical Automatic Operators are designed to automatically open when activated. The Benchmark Series are Medium Duty "Commercial" automatic operators, often used on of...:
What power operator is recommended/used for occasional activation with mainly manual traffic?
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The 4630/4640 Series operator is designed/recommended for a door that will see mostly manual traffic with the occasion automatic/ handicap operation.:
Why does the auto operator not open the door when installed with a Chexit?
Resolution:
Chexits are NOT electric latch retraction devices, therefore the latch will not retract and allow the opener to swing the door open. Chexits block and unblock the latch. In order for a Ch...: