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Power Operator
We stock low-energy automatic door operators from LCN, Cal-Royal, Norton Rixson, and dormakaba for ADA accessible door applications in single and paired door configurations.
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When Does ADA Require a Power Operator Instead of a Standard Closer?
ADA Section 404.2.8 limits opening force to 5 pounds maximum for interior doors on accessible routes. Fire doors may require up to 15 pounds. A door closer with enough spring power to reliably close and latch a heavy door on a fire-rated assembly can easily exceed 5 pounds of opening force. A power operator solves this conflict. The operator controls the door opening force electronically while the spring-loaded closer handles the closing function. Power operators are required on accessible route doors where the spring force needed to ensure reliable closing and latching exceeds the ADA 5-pound maximum.
Low-Energy vs. Full-Energy Automatic Operators
Low-energy operators (also called 'push and go' operators) activate when the user pushes the door or activates a push button. The door swings open at a controlled speed. They don't include a sensor that opens the door automatically as someone approaches. Full-energy automatic doors open when a sensor detects an approaching occupant. Low-energy operators are the specification for most ADA-required automatic door applications. Full-energy operators are specified for high-traffic entrances where hands-free operation and high throughput matter.