Dormakaba ED900 User manual

ED900
Low energy swing door operator
Owner's Manual
08125360 – 09-2021
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Table of contents 
 General information 
 To our customers 
 What you should know 
. Distributor information 
. ED low energy operator 
. Low energy power operated swinging doors
ANSI/BHMA A. 
. Mode switch and Exit Only switch panels 
 AAADM Safety information labels 
. Safety information labels, low energy
power operated doors 
 Daily safety check procedures 
. Low energy power operated swing doors 
 ED door signage 
. Low energy operator 
. Door signage, low energy single swing door,
ANSI/BHMA A. 
. Door signage, low energy pair swing doors,
ANSI/BHMA A. 
 ED maintenance 
. Environment 
. Cleaning 
. ED operator status LEDs 
Table of contents

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. Owner's Manual
This Owner's Manual applies to the dormakaba
ED low energy swing door system.
. ED fine cover installation.
NOTICE
Installation on an interior building surface.
The ED with fine cover must be installed
on an interior building surface.
Interior door installation.
The ED is intended for installation on
interior doors only.
. Manual storage
This document must be kept in a secure place, and
accessible for reference as required.
If the door system should be transferred to another
facility, insure that this document is transferred as well.
. dormakaba.us website
Manuals are available for review, download, and printing
on dormakaba.us website.
. Dimensions
Unless otherwise specified, all dimensions are given in
inches (“).
 General
information
Fig.1.1 ED900 fine cover Fig.1.2 ED900 fine cover removed from operator
. Symbols used in these instructions.
WARNING
This symbol warns of hazards which could result
in personal injury or threat to health.
CAUTION
This symbol warns of a potentially unsafe
procedure or situation.
NOTICE
Draws attention to important information
presented in this document.
TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Clarifies instructions or other information
presented in this document.

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 To our customers
We are pleased that a dormakaba ED low energy
swing door system has been selected for this
installation.
dormakaba designed, tested and built the system to
provide many years of service.
The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with
your ED low energy swing door system.
It is essential that you "know your system" and that you
recognize the importance of maintaining your door
system in compliance with industry standards for safety.
It is your responsibility as owner and caretaker of the
equipment, to inspect the operation of your door
system on a daily basis as outlined in Chapter , Daily
Safety Check Procedures to insure that it is safe for use
by your customers and employees.
WARNING
Should the door fail to operate as prescribed
in the Safety information checklist or at any
other time for any reason, do not attempt to
repair or adjust the ED low energy swing
door system!
Call your local authorized dormakaba USA, Inc.
distributor for repair. The distributor's AAADM certified
technicians are trained to service the ED swing door
system using the dormakaba USA, Inc. Installation
Manual, and in accordance with applicable industry
standards.
. Service availability.
dormakaba USA, Inc. has a nationwide network of
authorized distributors for sales, installation and service
of its products.
. Compliance with industry standards for safety.
Your ED low energy swing door system was
designed to the latest operating and safety standards.
In order to insure the continued safe operation of the
door, it is important that:
• Proper decals and labels be applied and maintained
on your doors (Chapter ).
• If decals and labels have been removed, or cannot be
read, contact your local authorized dormakaba USA,
Inc. distributor for replacement decals or labels.

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 What you should know
.. dormakaba USA Inc. distributor information.
Be sure that the dormakaba USA Inc. distributor has
provided the following information for each door
installation:
. dormakaba USA Inc. ED Fine Cover Owner's
Manual .
. Review of:
• Daily Safety Check Procedure (Chapter ).
• General Safety Related Items (Chapter ).
. Instructions on how to conduct the daily safety check
procedure by walk through example.
. Annual compliance inspection label completion
(Chapter ).
. Circuit breaker or disconnect location for  Vac
power to the ED fine cover assembly.
. ED Mode switch panel location and instructions
in its use (Para. .).
. Discussion of problems that could result from
ED operator being allowed to operate after a
malfunction observed.
. Number to call for service or questions about your
system if you are uncertain of any condition or situation.
WARNING
If there are any problems, discontinue door
operation immediately and secure the door in
a safe manner.
Call your local dormakaba USA Inc. distributor
for repair.
. Distributor information
.. Knowing act definition (ANSI/BHMA A.).
Any conscious action with the expected result of opening
a door. This includes but is not limited to:
• Wall or jamb mounted contact or non contact
switches such as pushplates.
• The action of of manually opening (pushing or
pulling) a door.
• Controlled access devices such as keypads, card
readers, wireless transmitters and key switches.
. Low energy power operated
swinging doors
ANSI/BHMA A.
.. Low energy power operator door definition
(ANSI/BHMAA.).
A door with a power mechanism that opens the door
upon receipt of a knowing act signal, does not generate
more kinetic energy than specified in the ANSI/BHMA
A. standard, and is closed by a power mechanism
or other means.
. ED low energy operator
ED operator is available only as a low energy
operator (Para. .).

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Setup and Troubleshooting Instructions
Chapter 5
. Mode switch and Exit Only switch panels
.. Mode switch position descriptions.
Auto
. Door opens automatically when one of the
activators is actuated or triggered.
Door closes on expiration of adjustable hold open
time with no activators or actuators triggered.
. With knowing act device actuation (Para. ..).
Door will remain at full open position for not less
than  seconds.
. With push/pull actuation of door (Para. .).
Door will remain at full open position for not less than
 seconds.
Close
. Door will remain closed, or if door is open door will
close.
Open
. Door opens automatically and remains open.
.. Exit Only switch position descriptions.
On
. Exterior activation sensor or knowing act device
disabled when door fully closed.
• Only interior activation sensor or knowing act device
will enable door opening.
Off
. Both interior and exterior activation sensors or
knowing act devices will enable door opening.
.. Exit Only switch
positions.
Auto
Fig. 3.4.2 Auto
.. Mode switch
positions.
Close
Fig. 3.4.3 Close
Fig. 3.4.4 Open
Fig. 3.4.5 On
On
Off
Fig. 3.4.6 Off
Fig. 3.4.1 Fine cover
2Exit Only switch,
2 position
1Mode switch,
3 position
1 2
Open
Fig. 3.4.7 Optional key switch panels

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Low Energy Swinging
Doors
1
. Activate the door. Door
should open at a slow
smooth pace (4 or more
seconds), and stop withou
t
impact.
2
. Door must remain fully open
for a minimum of 5 seconds
before beginning to close.
3
. Door should close at a slow,
smooth pace (4 or more
seconds), and stop without
impact.
4
. Inspect the floor area. It
should be clean with no
loose parts that might cause
user to trip or fall. Keep
traffic path clear.
5
. Inspect door‘s overall
condition. The appropriate
signage should be present
and the hardware should
be in good condition.
6
. Have door inspected by an
AAADM certified inspector
at least annually.
AAADM
American Association of Automatic
Door Manufacturers
ANNUAL COMPLIANCE
INSPECTION
INSPECT FOR AND
COMPLIES WITH ANSI
A156.19 ON:
DATE:______________
by AAADM Certified
Inspector
Number:___________
AAADM-3044
DO NOT USE DOOR if it fails
any of these safety checks of if
it malfunctions in any way. Call
a qualified automatic door
service company to have door
repaired or serviced.
See Owner’s manual or
instructions for details on
each of these and other
safety items. If you need
a copy of the manual,
contact the manufacturer.
These minimum safety checks,
in addition to those in the
Owner’s Manual, should be
made each day and after any
loss of electrical power.
Fig. 4.1.1 Safety Information and Annual Compliance
Inspection labels
. Safety information labels, low energy power operated doors
.. Low energy swing door safety information label.
This AAADM label outlines safety checks that should be
performed daily on swing door controlled by an ED
low energy operator.
.. Safety information label location.
Place label in a protected, visible location on door frame,
near program switch panel if possible.
.. Annual compliance section of label.
This section of label is only completed on low energy
swing doors that comply with ANSI/BHMA A.
standard and pass inspection by a AAADM certified
dormakaba USA, Inc. technician.
.. Additional annual compliance inspection labels.
Place additional labels over annual compliance
inspection section of safety information label.
ANNUAL COMPLIANCE
INSPECTION
INSPECT FOR AND
COMPLIES WITH ANSI
A156.19 ON:
DATE: ______________
by AAADM Certified
Inspector
Number: ___________
 AAADM Safety information labels

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. Low energy power operated swing doors
.. Performing daily safety checks.
Perform safety checks daily on your low energy swing
door to insure your customer and employee safety.
These daily safety checks are also listed in Chapter ,
Safety Information labels, low energy swinging doors.
. Activate the door by a knowing act (Para..).
• Door should open at a slow smooth pace
( seconds or more) and stop without impact.
. Door must remain fully open for a minimum of
 seconds before beginning to close.
• Door should close at a slow smooth pace
( seconds or more) and stop without impact.
. Inspect the floor area, it should be kept clean with no
loose parts that might cause user to trip or fall. Keep
traffic path clear.
. Inspect door's overall condition. The appropriate
signage should be present and all hardware should
be in good condition.
. Have door inspected by a dormakaba USA Inc.
AAADM certified technician annually, at a minimum.
WARNING
If there are any problems, discontinue door
operation immediately and secure the door in
a safe manner.
Call your local dormakaba USA, Inc. distributor
for repair.
 Daily safety check procedures
.. Review safety related items and perform checks
periodically as noted.
TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Perform these checks while traffic is restricted.
. Housekeeping
• Check door area for tripping or slipping hazards.
• Make sure all hardware and overhead covers are
properly secured.
• There should be no bulletin boards, literature racks,
merchandise displays, or other attractions in the
door area that would interfere with the use of the
door or encourage people to stop and stand in the
door area.
. Check all doors for damage.
. Force
• Force to prevent the door from closing should not
exceed  pounds measured with a force gauge.
. Door safety signage
• Refer to Chapter  for door safety signage
requirements.
. Lock stile
• With door open, grasp lock stile of door and attempt
to move horizontally and vertically.
• There should be no looseness in the door pivots or in
connections between door and operator.
. Breakout stop
• Center pivoted in swinging doors may be supplied
with an emergency breakout stop or switch that will
allow the door to open in the direction of emergency
egress.
• When the door is pushed into the breakout mode,
check that the door will not activate.
WARNING
If there are any problems, discontinue door
operation immediately and secure the door in
a safe manner.
Call your local dormakaba USA, Inc. distributor
for repair.

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 ED door signage
. Low energy operator
.. Overview
Signage and warnings are specified in ANSI /BHMA
A., American National Standard for Power Assist
and Low Energy Power Operated Doors.
.. All low energy doors.
. AUTOMATIC CAUTION DOOR decal.
• All low energy doors shall be marked with signage
visible from both side of door with the words
"AUTOMATIC CAUTION DOOR".
• Signs shall be mounted " ±" from floor to
centerline of sign.
.. Knowing act device.
. ACTIVATE SWITCH TO OPERATE decal.
• When a knowing act device is used to initiate operation
of door operator, door shall be provided with sign on
each side of door where switch is operated with
message "ACTIVATE SWITCH TO OPERATE"
.. Push/Pull to operate door.
. PUSH TO OPERATE, PULL TO OPERATE decals.
• When push/pull is used to initiate operation of door
operator, doors shall be provided with the message
"PUSH TO OPERATE" on push side of door and
"PULL TO OPERATE" on pull side of door.
Fig. 6.1.1 AUTOMATIC CAUTION DOOR decal
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
DD-
Fig. 6.1.2 ACTIVATE SWITCH TO OPERATE decal
DD-
DD0758-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
DD0758-010
Fig. 6.1.3 PUSH  PULL TO OPERATE decals
DD0762-010
PUSH
TO OPERATE
DD-
DD0762-020
PULL
TO OPERATE
DD-

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. Door signage, low energy single swing door, ANSI/BHMA A.
Fig. 6.2.1 Knowing act device initiation of door operation
Push to Operate Pull to Operate
2Push to Operate
DD0762-010
3Pull to Operate
DD0762-020
1Activate Switch to
Operate DD0758-010
Fig. 6.2.2 Push / Pull initiation of door operation
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
1
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
1
DD0758-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
dormakaba
DD0758-010
DD0758-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
dormakaba
DD0758-010
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
DD0762-020
PULL
TO OPERATE
3
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
2
DD0762-010
PUSH
TO OPERATE
. Door signage, low energy pair swing doors, ANSI/BHMA A.
Fig. 6.3.1 Knowing act, non-hinge side
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
1
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
1
Fig. 6.3.2 Knowing act, hinge side
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
1
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
1
1Activate Switch to
Operate DD0758-010
1Activate Switch to
Operate DD0758-010

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CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
3
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
3
DD0762-020
PULL
TO OPERATE
DD0762-020
PULL
TO OPERATE
Fig. 6.3.4 Push / Pull, pull to operate
Fig. 6.3.3 Push / Pull, push to operate
Fig. 6.3.5 Double egress, knowing act Fig. 6.3.6 Double egress, knowing act
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
2
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
2
DD0762-010
PUSH
TO OPERATE
DD0762-010
PUSH
TO OPERATE
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
1
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
1
2Push to Operate
DD0762-010
3Pull to Operate
DD0762-020
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
1
CAUTION
DOOR
AUTOMATIC
DD0586-010
ACTIVATE SWITCH
TO OPERATE
1
1Activate Switch to
Operate DD0758-010
1Activate Switch to
Operate DD0758-010

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 ED maintenance
. Environment
.. EDLE/EDLE environmental requirements.
The ED with fine cover is designed to operate on an
interior building surface under the specifications shown
in Table ...
Table 7.1.1 Operator environmental requirements.
Fig. 7.2.1 ED50LE/ED100LE with fine cover
Ambient temperature  to  °F [- to C]
.. Areas around door(s) and door swing radius.
Areas around doors and door swing radius must be kept
clear of all obstacles.
.. Cleaning
WARNING
Cleaning of fine cover surfaces must be done
with Mode switch (Para. 3.4) in Close position!
Fine cover surface can be cleaned with a damp cloth
and commercial cleaning agents.
TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Abrasive (scouring) agents should not be used
as they may damage external surfaces.
.. Water and other liquids.
CAUTION
No water or other liquids must be sprayed or
spilled on ED50LE/ED100LE fine cover!
. Cleaning
. ED operator status LEDs
Fig. 7.3.1 Operator status LEDs .. Operator status LEDs.
. Red LED
Blinking codes are used to indicate system status,
operating conditions or certain error codes.
. Yellow LED
Maintenance interval indicator. When illuminated, an
indication the operator system should be serviced.
. Green LED
• On, internal  Vdc power is On.
• Off, internal  Vdc power is Off.
WARNING
If there are any problems, discontinue door
operation immediately and secure the door in
a safe manner.
Call your local dormakaba USA Inc. distributor
for repair.
1Red LED
2Yellow LED
3Green LED
4Power switch
1
2
3
4

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