Ensuring the Safety of Automatic Door Operators: Measures to Keep in Mind
Automatic door operators are becoming increasingly common in modern buildings as they provide a convenient, efficient, and energy-saving way of opening and closing doors. However, as the number of people using automatic door operators increases, people are also beginning to pay attention to the safety of automatic door operators. So how is the safety of automatic door operators ensured? Here are some measures to ensure the safety of automatic door operators:
- Compliance with relevant standards
Automatic door operators must comply with various standards to ensure their safety. For example, in Europe, automatic door operators must comply with the European standard EN 16005, which specifies various safety performance, control, testing, and maintenance requirements. In the United States, automatic door operators must comply with the ANSI/BHMA A156.10 standard, which specifies performance and safety requirements for various types of automatic door operators.
- Keeping clean
The sensors and other components of automatic door operators need to be kept clean to ensure their proper operation. If sensors are obstructed or encounter other problems, automatic door operators may fail to properly detect objects or personnel, resulting in safety issues.
- Providing safety warnings
Automatic door operators must provide adequate safety warnings, such as warning signs, sound and light reminders, to ensure that people and objects are adequately warned and reminded when entering and leaving automatic door operators.
- Correct installation
The installation of automatic door operators must be carried out by professionals to ensure their correct and safe installation. The installation of door operators should comply with relevant standards, such as safety inspections after installation, to ensure that they can operate normally during use.
- Troubleshooting
Automatic door operators must be maintained and repaired regularly to ensure that they are in the best condition. When faults occur, quick measures must be taken to troubleshoot and ensure the safety of users.
- Preventing jamming
Automatic door operators must have finger and object protection functions to ensure that users and objects are not pinched when the automatic door operators close. This protection function can use various control methods, such as reverse sensors, safety light curtains, electronic safety edges, etc.
Overall, the safety of automatic door operators is very important, and various measures must be taken to ensure their safety during normal use. The above measures are only a part of ensuring the safety of automatic door operators.
