Assa Abloy Besam SL500 User manual

Sliding Door Operator
ASSA ABLOY SL500
Resilience
Owner’s Manual
ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions

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CONTENTS
Congratulations on your new automatic door...........................................................3
Electronic equipment reception interference ............................................................3
Product liability.........................................................................................................4
Warranty...................................................................................................................4
Service .....................................................................................................................5
Intended use.............................................................................................................5
How the ASSA ABLOY SL500 Resilience works......................................................6
Technical specification .............................................................................................6
Locking.....................................................................................................................6
Unlocking..................................................................................................................6
Program selectors and functions..............................................................................7
Integrated safety.......................................................................................................8
Safety system with presence sensors ......................................................................8
Technologically advanced sensors...........................................................................9
Safety system with photocells ................................................................................10
Emergency escape.................................................................................................11
Regular safety checks............................................................................................12
Identification...........................................................................................................14
Safety accessories .................................................................................................15
General accessories...............................................................................................15
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................19
Maintenance/Service..............................................................................................20
Other products from ASSA ABLOY........................................................................23
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Congratulations on your new automatic door
ASSA ABLOY has developed automatic doors for more than 50 years. State-of-the-art
technology and carefully tested materials and components provide you with a superior
product.
As with all other technical products, your automatic door requires periodic maintenance and
service. It is essential that you know your automatic door (system) and that you recognize the
importance of maintaining it in compliance with applicable standards for safety.
Your local ASSA ABLOY-authorized representative is familiar with these standards, as well
as all applicablelocalcodesandASSA ABLOYrecommendationsforpower-operated
pedestriandoors.Service and adjustments performed by your ASSA ABLOY-authorized
representative, will ensure safe and proper operation of your automatic door unit.
WARNING!
Failure to observe the information in this manual may result in personal injury
or damage to equipment.
To reduce the risk of injury of persons - use this operator only with pedestrian
doors.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Electronic equipment reception interference
The equipment complies with the European EMC directive (US market FCC Part 15), provided
installed according to Installation and Service manual.
The equipment may generate and use radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, it may cause interference to radio, television reception or other radio frequency type
systems.
If other equipment does not fully comply with immunity requirements interference may occur.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
thisequipmentdoescauseinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedetermined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the receiver with respect to the equipment.
• Move the receiver away from the equipment.
• Plug the receiver into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
• Check that protective earth (PE) is connected.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced electronic technician for
additional suggestions.

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ASSA ABLOYproductsareequippedwithelectronicsandmayalsobeequippedwithbatteries
containing materialswhicharehazardoustothe environment.Disconnectpowerbeforeremoving
electronics and battery and make sure it is disposed of properly according to local regulations
(how and where) as was done with the packaging material.
Product liability
According to regulations, the following are the responsibility of the owner or caretaker of the
equipment
• that the equipment operates correctly, so that it gives sufficient protection in regard to
safety and health
• thattheequipmentisoperatedandregularlymaintained,inspectedandservicedbysomeone
with documented competence in the equipment and in applicable regulations
• that a journal is kept of inspection, maintenance and service records including the provider
• that inspection covers the emergency opening function (when applicable)
• that the closing force is appropriate for the door size on fire-approved door systems (when
applicable)
Warranty
ASSA ABLOYwarrantsitsproductstobefree fromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipunder
intended use and service for a warranty time of 12 months, beginning at time of delivery. This
warranty extends only to the original buyer of the equipment.
ASSA ABLOY warrants that the software will operate substantially in accordance with its
functional descriptions and that it has been recorded on non-defective media.
The ASSA ABLOY warranty does not apply to
• That the software will be error-free or operate without interruption
• General wear and tear on the system
• Fuse, disposable batteries and glass damage
• System deviations caused by installer other than ASSA ABLOY
• System that has been altered or damaged by vandalism or misuse
• System that has been additionally equipped with non-ASSA ABLOY original branded
parts and/or spare parts
• Unrequired visits due to poor client communication (door working when our technician
arrives, reset, power discontinuation)
• Adjustments (closing and opening speed and also detection field radars) due to customer
requests (excludes operational adjustments thought to create a hazard)
• Water damage
• Adverse weather conditions
• Any damage caused, directly or indirectly, by a circumstance beyond the control of the
applicablecompanywithinASSA ABLOYEntrance SystemsInc., suchas industrialdispute,
fire,naturaldisaster,war,extensivemilitarymobilization,insurrection,requisition,seizure,
embargo,restrictions intheuseofpoweranddefectsor delaysindeliveriesbysub-
contractors caused by any such circumstances
Please note:
• Non-compliance with manufacturers care and maintenance recommendations may void
the warranty.

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• ASSA ABLOY -authorized resellers shall extend this warranty to end-users only but
have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of ASSA ABLOY.
• A service agreement with ASSA ABLOY will help secure the availability of a fully
operational system and will give priority at call-out, thus minimizing the time that the
equipment is unusable.
Service
Regular inspections by a trained and qualified person, and the frequency of service occasions,
should at minimum be made according to national regulations or industry standard, in the
absence of a national regulation. Environmental aspects shall alsobe considered.Thisis
especiallyimportantwhentheinstallationconcernsafire-approved door or a door with an
emergency-opening function. To extend the life of your investment and ensure safe and
reliable operation of the door, we recommend a minimum of 2 visits per year or more,
depending on usage and operating conditions. Talk to your ASSA ABLOY representative for
the best solution for your installation and to learn more about ASSA ABLOY Pro-Active Care!
For contact information, see last page of this manual.
Intended use
The ASSA ABLOY SL500 Resilience is designed for an overhead-concealed installation
between two vertical jambs. The header holds the drive and control units and supports the
sliding doors and Sidelites.
An ASSA ABLOY SL500 Resilience operator ensures all-around safety. It can be combined
with the full range of ASSA ABLOY safety units, such as presence and motion sensors.
It is easy to install for both new construction and retrofit application and can be adapted to a
wide range of overhead concealed or surface applied installations.
Theoperatoritselfisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the operator by a person responsible for
their safety.
This does not however prevent those persons to use the door where the operator is installed.
The door is designed to offer continuous use, a high degree of safety and maximum lifetime.
Thesystemisself-adjusting totheeffectscausedbynormalvariationsin theweatherconditions
and to minor friction changes caused by e.g. dust and dirt.
For installation and maintenance see Installation and Service manual 1018021.