What makes Door-Aid unique
in a field of a dozen similar devices?
In most applications the Door-Aid's
actuator arm is unattached to the door itself. As a result, the Door-Aid
will not interfere with the normal function of the door or increase the
force required to manually open the door. In the case of a power failure
the Door-Aid will not make it harder for a physically challenged person
to exit the building through the door. This is not the case for
competitor devices which have the actuator arm attached to the gearbox.
The Door-Aid is an "on demand"
device that only operates when needed. In many installations the
Door-Aid only cycles less than 5-10% of the times the door is opened.
Most competitor devices cycle every time the door is opened, resulting
in much higher usage and wear.
The Door-Aid uses the existing door
closer, whereas most competitor models provide a special door closer. If
such a competitor device fails, the device remains out of service until
replacement parts can be obtained and installed. Most standard
commercial door closers are compatible with the Door-Aid, so if the door
closer fails it can be replaced locally. The door will remain usable
without the Door-Aid until a repair is made.
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Is the Door-Aid easy to
install?
Yes. Most standard commercial doors can
be fitted with a Door-Aid in less then two hours with commonly used
tools. The versatility of the Door-Aid due to its non-handed vertical
configuration makes even unusual applications easy.
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Will the Door-Aid work on
every commercial door?
The Door-Aid will work on almost all
hinge style applications.
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Is Door-Aid handed?
No. The Door-Aid is designed to operate
on either side of the door hinge side of the frame. Additionally, the
Door-Aid may be installed in an inverted fashion when required by lack
of door frame clearance or if header room is not available.
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In a retrofit application,
can the existing door closer still be used when a Door-Aid is installed?
Yes. It is preferable, however, that the
existing closer used be equipped with a "back check" valve
adjustment. Normally we expect closers to have between six and fifteen
pounds of back-check pressure.
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Can the Door-Aid be used
to pull a door open?
Yes. The installation of an optional
"Z" bracket on a door will allow the Door-Aid to pull a door
inward, while maintaining the "on demand" feature
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Will the Door-Aid's roller
wheel harm the finish or integrity of the door?
The rubber ball bearing roller wheel has
shown no tendency to mar either a painted finish or an anodized surface.
It works with glass surfaces as well. Some noncommercial painted
finishes, however, may show eventual wear.
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Must the Door-Aid actuator
arm be 30 inches in length?
No. When requested, we have cut the arm
down to 15 inches, drilled and tapped for the roller bolt and installed
the actuator arm with no long-term ill effects to the door or motor.
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Can two or more Door-Aids
be used simultaneously?
Yes. The timing of each unit should be
coordinated for best results.
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Can the Door-Aid work be
used on doors with electric lock strikes, magnetic locks, proximity
detectors and other such devices?
Yes. There is an optional retrofit
circuit board (DA1100) which allows for these additional functions. The
DA1100 has a variable delay circuit and is capable of switching on and
off three separate devices prior to the Door-Aid opening the door.
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Does Door-Aid have safety
features designed to protect the user?
Yes. Door-Aid meets ANSI code #156.19 low
energy power assist door opener requirements.
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Can Door-Aid be
"hard wired"?
Yes. In circumstances where controls
should not be wireless, wire connections to the control board are
straightforward and simple. Sometimes vandalism, building structure and
other factors makes this method preferable, although the standard
wireless method is viable in most cases.
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What does a complete
Door-Aid package consist of?
The Door-Aid package consists of one
Door-Aid unit with an RF receiver mounted inside. Also included are
mounting hardware, one actuator arm with a roller wheel, a mounting
bracket, an installation manual and one double sided handicap decal.
Control buttons and sensors of various types are optional.
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Are colors other than
dark bronze or silver available?
Yes. Custom colors for the Door-Aid are
available at extra cost. Also, the cover, chassis, mounting plate and
actuator arm can be custom ordered. Price varies with finish.
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Where should the remote
control buttons be mounted?
No one location is always right. The
physically challenged user's needs should be the primary consideration,
but several location alternatives should be considered before
installation. Commonly used locations are on a wall, a support
structure, a door frame or a free standing post. The height requirement,
however, is 42 inches from the floor surface to the center of the
button.
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What is the product
warranty?
Door-Aid's limited warranty covers all
components against defects in workmanship for one full year. Should any
component fail, please return with an explanation of defect. Unless the
returned component has been subjected to abuse, improper handling or
improper operation, we will promptly replace the component at no charge.
Please see the written Warranty.
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