ELECTRIC HINGES
The electrified hinge provides an easy means to monitor the opening as well as transferring power from the frame into the door. Electric hinge modifications can be either exposed on the surface of the hinge or concealed in the hinge. When concealed, the modifications are not visible and normally go undetected by personnel using the openings.
All of the Hager Companies? electric hinges have been tested through UL in order that our products can be used on fire rated or labeled openings. Another important point to remember, an electrically modified hinge is for
low voltage power transfer only (48 volts or under). Higher voltages are not allowed because of the potential dangers. Also a consideration is the Amperage rating of the power transfer hinges.Hager hinges include amperage ratings of 3.5 AMPS/continuous duty and 16.0 AMPS/intermittent duty (pulse). Normally modifications are made to full mortise hinges. For other applications, consult Hager Engineering for availability.
It is recommended that theCENTER HINGE LOCATIONbe used with all electrically modified hinges.
Hager Companies recommends the use of a mortar box or jamb box in order to protect the wire terminations on the inside of the frame. If this box is not used, the grout that may be poured into the frame will destroy the wiring and usually void the warranty on the product.
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