hanidcap entrance door controller

[lynnbilodeau]

Posting here because it is powered. If there is a better forum, mods, please feel free to move.

Figured this would be the best place to post, as the knowledge on this site just astounds me. Someone on here will know what I need.

Have posted about our museum project a couple times. Website is here: publishingmuseum.org

One of the entrance doors was replaced with an interior door back in the 80s. Can’t tell you how crappy it is. We are rebuilding that whole entrance area. I found a correctly sized door salvaged from another building built in 1902. It is 2.25 inches thick and very heavy (Douglas fir).

While the goal is restoration, we need to make some concessions to modern needs. I want this door to be handicap accessible. I need a door controller.

Here is what is on my wish list.

1. Needs to be heavy duty enough to handle a really heavy door.
2. Needs to have a wireless button to push on the outside. We have a rail we can mount it on.
3. Needs to have a feature where we can have the door open for extended periods of time (couple hours).
4. Needs to have a feature on the inside where we can cut power completely for when the door is locked. I realize the BEST way to do that may just have the power switched with an ordinary on/off switch, which is not a problem.
5. Ease of installation would be a bonus.


Where do I need to go shopping?

 

[fitter30]

Try commercial door or handicapped door companies. Would want a company that would have some liability.

 

[no704]

Having worked in both handicapped and door systems. For an exterior swinging door you will need to install a door opener on the inside header of the door. That’s a pretty big and ugly box. If you are trying to maintain the historical appearance there are openers available that are built into the header, but this requires a center piviot hinge and is usually on aluminum storefront type doors, probably not an option. Contact your local Assa Abloy or Besam branch and they will be able to set u up. Please be setting down when you make this call! I was R&D so I don’t really know pricing, but depending on power availability and modifications for switching,etc I would be expecting to be in around $3k.

 

[lynnbilodeau]

"If you are trying to maintain the historical appearance..."

Because it will be on the inside, it isn't really a concern. Yeah, the "button" will be visible from outside, but there really is no way around that.

 

[Rusted Nut]

I’ve installed five of these in the past year. They are known as “auto operators”, not cheap though; probably $5k new. If it needs to meet ADA, then you’ll need code compliant ramps, thresholds, etc… An auto operator could be fitted to a 2.25” door. The older ones had switches where you could adjust swing speed, hold open time, etc… The new ones need to be programmed by the installer’s computer program…$$$. Might be cheaper to install an intercom where a disabled person can call for a volunteer to come and open the door. You’ll still need all code compliant ramps, etc…

 

[david5253]

Here's a link for one.

https://www.vevor.com/automatic-gat...-opener-120-w-controller-hotel-p_010543374110

I've bought and installed two of these, been very reliable,

 

[lynnbilodeau]

Thanks!!!

 

[jeffmoss26]

We do quite a few of the low energy operators at work. Definitely not a DIY project. Contact a local door company or locksmith.