Stanley MC521 User Manual

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Rev. C, 11/9/05
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Attachment 7
ANSI/BHMA and UL Compliance Requirements for Swinging and Folding Doors
(Sheet 1 of 2)
Final adjustment and proper operation of the door system must be and shall be performed in the field.
Note: These instructions are for informational purposes and do not substitute for review against the current revision of the referenced standards. Where a requirement exists in multiple
standards, such as the ANSI/BHMA standard and the UL standard, the more restrictive condition applies. Other local codes and fire codes likely exist, and must also be followed.
1.0 ANSI/BHMA A156.10 Full/Standard Power Swinging and Folding Door Systems
Full/standard power swinging and folding door systems must be installed and adjusted for compliance with the current version of ANSI/BHMA A156.10, “American National
Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors”.
Critical aspects of the installation for compliance with A156.10 include:
• Guide rail size, location, and type.
• Control mat size, layout, molding height, active areas and sensitivity.
• Sensor pattern size, sensitivity, and function.
• Knowing Act guidelines, secondary activating zones and double egress swing door requirements.
• Entrapment protection rules including door speeds, forces, and time delays.
• Signage. (Decals and application instructions are provided with the door operator.)
2.0 ANSI/BHMA A156.19 Low Energy Swinging Door Systems
Low energy swinging door systems must be installed and adjusted for compliance with the current version of ANSI/BHMA A156.19, “American National Standard for Power
Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors”.
Critical aspects of the installation for compliance with A156.19 include:
• Opening times and force.
• Closing times and force.
• Manual opening force.
• Time delay.
• Signage. (Decals and application instructions are provided with the door operator.)
3.0 UL 325 Compliance
All power operated door systems must be installed in compliance with the current edition of UL 325, “Standard for Safety for Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window
Operators and Systems”.

Stanley MC521 Specifications

General

Brand	Stanley
Model	MC521
Category	Control Unit
Language	English