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What is the minimum and maximum reveal for a 9500 Series Senior Swing operator?
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The 9542, 9553, 9563 surface mounted Senior Swing with a regular arm, mounted on the push side of the door, can handle a reveal from 1 1/8" up to 10". The 9542, 9553, 9563 surface mounted Senior S...:
What wires are the activation inputs for the Senior Swing?
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The current (digital control box) activation input wiring harness (# 761464-00) is included in the Sr. Swing parts bag (-518), and has 4 wires in it, Black, White, Yellow, & Gray. ...:
What is a Senior Swing 9540 RF?
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The Senior Swing Series used to have a 2 gearbox options, a "standard force" (15 lbs) and a "RF - reduced force" (11 lbs). In November 2009 RF option was eliminated and we made the standard gearbox...:
Do all Senior Swing operators come with the Push-N-Go feature?
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All Senior Swing models are heavy duty operators and have the Push-N-Go (PNG) feature. This feature is a programmable function in the control module. The PNG settings are:&nb...:
What is the power output on the Senior Swing 9500 series?
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Below information is for the 120v Sr Swing Operators.For Sr Swing digital Control Boxes made from 2006 to Dec. 9th 2019 the Senior Swing operator had a 24VAC output , rated at 1.5 Am...:
Why does the auto operator not open the door when installed with a Chexit?
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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...:
Why would a Senior Swing door slam shut?
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The Senior Swing has a built in circuit that controls closing speed through the motor. If the door is slamming, there must be a broken gear in the gearbox and the gearbox will need to be replaced.:
How do I get a Size 1 (ADA) closer to close against air pressure?
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If an Size 1 (ADA) closer is set to 5 lbs. opening force, it will only have about 3 lbs. (60/70%) closing force. If the closer will not close against air pressure, but the ADA requirements have to ...:
What causes a Senior Swing door to hang open and not close?
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First, turn off the power to the Senior Swing. If the door closes, check controller for a constant activation signal from an activation device. If door continues to hang up and will not close...:
How is a ELR or panic device wired to a Senior Swing?
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EL devices are wired to the Senior Swing, using the P10 (761465) cable. Connect the "GRAY" wire to the SC terminal on the 900-2RS card in the Von Duprin Power Supply and the "VIOLET" wire to the ...:
How do I get service on my Astro Swing operator that isn't working properly?
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LCN does not does not have or supply any information for the old (obsolete) "High Energy" Dor-O-Matic Sliding doors, Bi-Fold doors or Astro Swing doors. You MUST be AAADM certified to work on, or g...:
What would cause a Senior Swing to open too far?
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The Senior Swing operator is designed to power open the door to 90°. The built in dead stop (in the gearbox) prevents it from opening any further. If the Senior Swing operator is opening to far (pa...:
What is power boost on a Senior Swing or Benchmark operator?
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Power Boost is a positive latching feature that increases the latch force, to over come building stack pressure or door weather stripping, etc, if the door stops before co...:
What is the power draw of a Senior Swing series operator?
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The Senior Swing (2800/9500) Series operator has a 120VAC @ 2.5 Amp current draw for a single door (2811/9531/9542) or simultaneous pair(2853/9553). The independent pair units (2863/...:
What parts are needed to change a Senior Swing 9530 to a 9540 operator?
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To convert a 9530 to an 9540 you need to purchase the 9540-3077 REG push arm assembly for reveals up to 10” or 9540-3077L long arm for reveals from 10” to 20”.To convert a 9540 ...:
What operator is best for high traffic automatic use.
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The Senior Swing 9500 or 2800 series operator is designed to for "High Traffic - High Abuse" areas.:
Can you power an electric strike or maglock from the 9500 Series Senior Swing?
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An electric strike or maglock (24 volt only) can be wired to a Senior Swing 2800/9500 series operator using the P10 Lock Interface cable.For Current Sr Swing control boxes with ID# 72940 on th...:
Can a Senior Swing 9560 be converted to a 9550 or a 9550 converted to a 9560?
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To convert a Senior Swing 9550 to a 9560:You will need an additional control box (9560-3462) and cable/parts bag (9560-518).Remove the companion harness (9550-982) from one of the motor/g...:
Does the 4600 series operator have a Push N Go feature?
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The 4600 Series operator does not have a Push N Go feature. The LCN operators with a Push N Go feature are the Senior Swing, Benchmark, and the Falcon 8200 series.:
What is the part number for the Senior Swing control box?
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The Senior Swing Series changed to the "Digital" control box in Sept. of 2006.:
How do you order a Senior Swing header for a 2810 on one leaf and a 2010 on the other?
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LCN does offer a 2810 Senior Swing / 2010 manual closer combo for a pair of doors. Both units contained within the same Senior Swing header. To order a paired operator with a 2810 o...:
Can I get a Senior Swing with a reduced opening force gearbox?
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The older model Senior Swing came with 2 spring options. The "standard force" spring required 15 lbs of manual opening force, and reduced force "RF" required 11 lbs of manual opening force. All S...:
How do you get the digital read out to light up on the Senior Swing Control Box?
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There is a total of 4 red buttons on the front of the Senior Swing control box. To turn on the display, press and hold any 2 of the 4 red buttons at the same time for approximately 3-5 seconds. Y...:
How do you install the LCN 9530 Senior Swing (STD) pull arm?
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When installing the arm; the gearbox shaft and door must be at the (+90°) full open position. The following step are used to install the Senior Swing (STD) pull arm. Install...:
What power supply do I need for my 2 QELA devices with LCN auto operator?
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Use the PS902-2RS power supply with LCN auto operator on single door, PS904-2RS power supply on double door and PS904/906-2RS-2RS for 2 pair of QELA is required for basic operation with a...:
Can an auto operator be installed on a Dutch door?
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Yes, an automatic operator can be installed on a Dutch door. The operator must be installed on the top leaf of the Dutch door. Only the top half will open unless the top and bottom leaves (se...:
Can the 4630/4640 cylinder only be replaced?
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The 4040(XP) door closer can be used as a temporary replacement in a 4630/4640 operator to provide manual control of the door while the 4630/4640 closer cylinder is being repaired or a replacement ...:
AUTOMATIC OPERATOR
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Power Operator, Autoequalizer, 4600, 9700, 9500:
AUTO OPERATOR FUNCTION
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AO:
HIGH ENERGY OPERATOR
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Power Operator, Astro Swing:
How do you install the arms on a 9100 Series Benchmark operator?
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The installation of the arms with the Benchmark and Falcon Swing Door Operator is similar to the Sr. Swing Series . The arms are installed with the main activation input shorted, the gearbox at 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...:
Where does the 8310-877 safety sensor attach to the Senior Swing controller?
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The 8310-877 Bodyguard Safety Sensor attaches (plugs in) to the P1 connector on the Senior Swing controller. The 8310-846 (761462-00) wiring harness "included" with the 8310-877 safety sensor is us...:
What is the difference between the Senior Swing 9540 and 9530 Series power operators?
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The 9542 is the single door operator that mounts on the "push side" of the opening with a REG arm. The 9531 is the single door operator that mounts on the "pull side" of the opening with a STD arm...:
When did we start shipping the Senior Swing, Benchmark, and Falcon operators with the ES Filter?
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On the Benchmark, if there is line noise from a strike then the unit will lose it's hold open time. Adding the ES Filter, which is a diode, will resolve this issue and the unit will hold it's...:
Can you use a Senior Swing controller as a replacement for an obsolete Mid Swing controller?
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The Mid Swing was discontinued Sept. of 2009. The Sr. Swing control box has the power boost feature which the Mid Swing control box did not have. If you replace only the Mid Swing control box...:
How do you install a Senior Swing 9540 on one leaf of a double door?
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Surface Mounting - A 9542 HDR2 (Double Door Header) and a 9540-18 mounting plate can be used on the active leaf. A manual closer with a PA (parallel arm) can then be installed on the inactive leaf....:
Is the 9500 Series Senior Swing handed?
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The Senior Swing "control box" is not handed. All Senior Swing motor "gearboxes" are handed, both the 2800 Series concealed and 9500 Series surface mounted operators. The 2800 Series "concealed a...:
What is the difference between 4600 and Senior Swings from an application purpose?
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The 4600 is designed for an opening with (MOSTLY) manual traffic, and the (OCCASIONAL) automatic activation. The Senior Swing is designed for an opening with (MOSTLY) automatic activation, and (OC...:
Does the 9540 Senior Swing need a separate relay board for wiring to electric locks?
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The Senior Swing control box has a built in (programmable) relay output for connection to a Fail Safe/Fail Secure electric strike/maglock or to an EL Device power supply.:
What LCN operator would be equal to Horton 4000 series operator?
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The Senior Swing series operator would be the LCN equivalent to the Horton 4000 series operator.:
INDEPENDENT PAIR
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Senior Swing Operator:
DOUBLE DOOR HEADER
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Senior Swing Power Operators:
MOTOR GEARBOX
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Senior Swing, Power Operator, Benchmark:
Can a Senior Swing 2850 or 2860 be used on a Double Egress (DE) door?
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The overhead concealed operators (2850/2860) will not work on a Double Egress frame because the doors are not in the same plane. You will have to use the surface mount (9553 / 9563) on Double Egres...:
Can a 9500 series operator on the push side be used with Cam lift hinges?
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The Senior Swing will work with Cam Lift Hinges as a PUSH SIDE MOUNT 9542/9553/9563 only. Maximum 3/4" lift. Maximum 15 pounds force to push door up the Cam Lift Hinge. Cam Lift Hinges WILL NO...:
How do you install the LCN 9540 Senior Swing (REG) push arm?
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When installing the arm; the gearbox shaft and door must be at the (+90°) full open position. The following step are used to install the Sr. Swing (REG) push arm. Install t...:
Can a Senior Swing 9550 be mounted on an unequal pair of doors?
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"PUSH SIDE" application: Minimum 52" wide pair, with neither door being less than 21" wide. "PULL SIDE" application - For Product Shipped...:
How do I order a Senior Swing header?
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How to Order: The Senior Swing header is ordered by the width of the door(s). The measurement from inside jamb to inside jamb of the frame. If the Senior Swing header is ordered the wrong len...:
What is the Senior Swing 9540 REG arm part number?
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The part number for the threaded rod "only" on the Senior Swing regular arm is 9540-82, 9550-82, or 9560-82 or -82L for the long rod option. The part number for the threaded rod, turn buckles, an...:
Will a Senior Swing work with swing clear hinges?
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Push Side Surface Mount Senior Swing can be used with swing clear hinges, standard templating. Pull Side Surface Mount Senior Swing cannot be used, the pull arm will h...:
What are the minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing?
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The minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing with standard Spindle centers are:Concealed 2810 Series:2811 single door (offset pivot or butt hinge) -- 33".2811 single door with stop (cent...:
What power supply is required for two EL devices and one LCN auto operator?
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Von Duprin PS914 x 900-4RL supports two EL with two auto operator.:
How do I program my device?
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The programming processes for Allegion devices can be both product and features specific. Some products programming processes are electronic in nature, others are physical in nature. &nb...:
What are Electro-hydraulic Automatic Operators?
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Electro-hydraulic Automatic Operators are: Designed for manual opening applications where there is occasional need for automating the door to meet ADA requirements. Electrically powere...:
What are Pneumatic Automatic Operators?
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Pneumatic Automatic Operators are used in areas where electrically operated devices are not convenient or permitted. Consists of a modified, heavy-duty door closer for manual oper...:
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.:
Can you operate a Doromatic EL 1490 with an LCN power supply?
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This is not possible. Due to the device's 16 Amp in-rush it would require it's own PS914-2RS which will power 1 or 2 devices.:
Is the 900-4RL card required when using a Beesam auto operator?
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Depends on the application. If the Beesam Auto Operator you are using has the timing relays and output contacts available in it you could possibly use the 900-2RS option card. This is d...:
AUTO OPERATOR
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4600, 9700, 9500, LCN, Dor-o-matic, handicap opener:
HEADER
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Head, Swing operator housing: