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... Glossary ...
Activation device
Device that gives an Automatic Entrance Door a signal to open following detection of traffic.
Active doorleaf
Doorleaf of a double leaf doorset that is unlocked first and houses the main locking mechanism, such as a deadlock.
Automatic activation
Hands-free activation where an Automatic Entrance Door movement is initiated automatically without the user needing to perform any function except to approach the door.
Automatic entrance door
Combination of an Entrance Doorset, door operator, control system, activation devices and safety devices.
Back edge stile
Framed vertical edge member, which forms the rear of a doorleaf.
Bi-parting
Entrance Doorset which has sliding doorleaves opening away from each other, either two Straight Sliding or four Telescopic Sliding doorleaves.
Bi-folding
Entrance Doorset with two or more hinged doorleaves that concertina together, with one doorleaf side hung to a doorframe.
Bottom rail
Framed horizontal edge member, which forms the bottom of a doorleaf.
Breakout facility - Hinging Automatic Entrance Doorset
System whereby single action hinging doors can be pushed manually in the opposite direction to normal swing to allow emergency escape.
Breakout facility - Straight Sliding Automatic Entrance Doorset
System whereby sliding doorleaves (partial breakout) and sidescreens (full breakout) can be pushed outward manually in the swing mode to allow for emergency escape. Partial breakout can only be achieved if the doors are in the closed position, or are mounted exterior to the screen.
Check speed
Reduced operating speed at which an Automatic Entrance Door completes its opening or closing cycle.
Cill
Horizontal frame member which forms the bottom of a sidescreen.
Clear opening
Width and height that may be used by traffic passing through an opening when a doorleaf is in the fully open position.
Closing cycle
Movement of a doorleaf from the fully open to fully closed position.
Control system
System including electrical and electronic components that controls an Automatic Entrance Door operator.
Cycle
Operation of a doorleaf from fully closed, to fully open, to fully closed.
Dado Wall
A low wall, on top of which a sidescreen can be mounted.
Deadlock
A lock incorporating an unsprung bolt, usually rectangular in shape, which is locked and unlocked by key only. Alternatively, a thumbturn can be used to provide free exit.
Detection zone
Area covered by the field of a presence or overhead sensor on an Automatic Entrance Doorset.
Door closure
A device for closing a doorleaf utilising stored energy.
Door furniture
Fittings mounted either on or within a doorleaf, usually both functional and decorative, and including handles, locks, closures, letterboxes etc.
Doorframe
Construction provided for a doorleaf to close and seal against, comprising of vertical side jambs and horizontal head rail.
Doorleaf
Construction for closing a clear opening, intended primarily for access, and with hinged, pivoted, revolving or sliding operation.
Doorset
Complete construction for an opening, to comprise of a combination of doorleaves, doorframes, sidescreens and transoms
Doorway opening
Dimensions between jambs (width) and between finished floor level and the head rail (height).
Double leaf
Configuration of two doorleaves, either hinging or sliding.
Escutcheon
Plate fitted around the edge of a key cylinder, to offer a neat appearance and prevent key damage to paint finishes.
Face plate
Trim plate that is the only part of a fitted mortice lock that is visible.
Fingertrap protection
Device (usually rubber extension) applied to the back edge stile of a hinging doorleaf or to the hinge jamb adjacent to the doorleaf, to prevent injury to hands and fingers.
Free exit
Means of operation of a doorleaf to vacate a building by all traffic, and which does not require a keyholder or 3rd party to open.
Glazing beading
Frame member that retains glazing or solid panels in place around the full perimeter. Clip-in beading is removable, to allow for the installation and replacement of glazing or solid panels, and fixed beading (also know as security beading) is not.
Glazing gasket
Synthetic rubber extrusion, to form a seal between glazing and beading.
Head rail
Framed horizontal edge member, which forms the top of a doorframe or sidescreen.
Header
Unit fitted above an Automatic Entrance Door, which contains the door operator and control system. For a Sliding Automatic Entrance Doorset, the header also contains the sliding track and is therefore the full width of the door travel.
Hold-open time
Adjustable facility which varies the time that an Automatic Entrance Door remains in the open position before closing.
Inactive doorleaf
Doorleaf of a double leaf doorset that can be left locked or unlocked when the active doorleaf is in use. Also referred to as a Passive doorleaf.
Intermediate transom rail
Narrow horizontal frame member in a sidescreen in line with the head rail of the doorframe when a transom exists.
Jamb
Vertical side member in a structural opening or doorframe.
Latchlock
A lock incorporating a spring loaded bolt, bevelled on its striking face which operates automatically when the doorleaf is closed. Withdrawn by key, thumbturn or handle. Also known as a 'spring bolt.'
Laybar
Narrow horizontal frame member set between the top rail and bottom rail on a doorleaf, or between the head rail and cill on a sidescreen.
Leading edge stile
Framed vertical edge member, which forms the front of a doorleaf.
Lintel
The horizontal head of an opening in a wall.
Manual activation
Where an Automatic Entrance Door movement is initiated by a physical action, e.g. pushing the door, using a push-button, a key switch or controlled entry device.
Meeting stile
Framed vertical edge member of a doorleaf that abuts another in a double leaf doorset.
Midrail
Wide horizontal frame member set between the top rail and bottom rail on a doorleaf, or between the head rail and cill on a sidescreen.
Mortice Lock
Lock that is mounted within a cut-out in the leading edge stile of a doorleaf.
Mullion
Vertical frame member, which forms a vertical division in a sidescreen or transom.
One-way door
Doorleaf which is intended for traffic in one direction only.
Opening cycle
Movement of a doorleaf from a fully closed to a fully open position.
Operator
Primary drive element used to open and/or close an Automatic Entrance Door under power. Includes the motor, gearing, brake and control system.
Overhead sensor
Activation device for an Automatic Entrance Door designed to detect the movement of traffic and give a signal to initiate movement of a doorleaf.
Passive safety device
Device for an Automatic Entrance Door that gives a signal following physical contact between the device and traffic or obstruction.
Presence sensor
Device for an Automatic Entrance Door designed to detect the presence of traffic and which gives a signal that may be used for activation, or for safety purposes to prevent or interrupt door motion.
Rebate
Rectangular 'step' shaped recess to the leading edge of a single doorleaf and frame, or to both leading edges of a double leaf doorset.
Remote activation
Activation device for an Automatic Entrance Door by a remote command that may be initiated some distance from the doorset.
Reveal
The vertical sides of an opening in a wall.
Safety beam
Photoelectric safety device on a Automatic Entrance Doorset installed across a doorway opening (usually between jambs) which, if interrupted, prevents the door from closing, or re-opens the door during the closing cycle.
Safety device
A device that gives an Automatic Entrance Door a signal to remain open or stop and reverse following detection of traffic or an obstruction.
Search speed
Reduced operating speed of an Automatic Entrance Door when a safety device has signalled the door to slow down.
Sidescreen
A fixed panel located adjacent to a doorframe. Usually glazed and either framed or unframed to suit the doorleaf construction. Multiple sidescreens can be positioned adjacent to each other.
Single leaf
Configuration of one doorleaf, either hinging or sliding.
Single-parting
Entrance Doorset which slides past one side of the doorway, either one Straight Sliding doorleaf or two Telescopic Sliding doorleaves.
Striking plate
Metal plate used for a deadlock or latchlock to close against.
Structural opening
Dimensions between reveals (width) and between finished floor level and lintel (height) into which the doorset will be installed. Usually constructed from brickwork, timber or steel.
Swept area
Area over which a hinged door travels during a cycle.
Thermally broken frame
Aluminium frame which incorporates an insulating material to improve the thermal performance.
Threshold
The ground across a doorway opening width.
Threshold rail
Aluminium rail fitted to the ground across a doorway opening width.
Throw
The distance a deadlock bolt travels from the unlocked to the locked position.
Top rail
Framed horizontal edge member, which forms the top of a doorleaf.
Traffic
Person, animal or object passing through a clear opening.
Trained traffic
Users trained in and familiar with the safe use and operation of an Entrance Doorset.
Transom
A fixed panel located above a doorframe. Usually glazed and either framed or unframed to suit the doorleaf construction.
Two-way door
Doorleaf which is intended for traffic in both directions.
Weatherpile
A polypropylene brush used to provide a seal between a doorleaf, doorframe and threshold. Can incorporate a central fin to increase resistance to air, water and noise penetration.
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