Entrematic Ditec HA-8 User manual

Issued Sept 9, 2015
HA/FA-8 operator installation instructions
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –to reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. Install only on a properly operating and balanced door. A door that is
operating improperly could cause severe injury. Have qualified service
personnel make repairs to cables, spring assemblies, and other
hardware before installing the operator.
3. Remove all pull ropes and remove, or make inoperative, all locks (unless
mechanically and/or electrically interlocked to the power unit) that are
connected to the door before installing the operator.
4. Install the door operator at least 8 feet or more above the floor if the
operator has exposed moving parts.
5. Do not connect the door operator to the source of power until instructed
to do so.
6. Locate the control station: (a) within sight of the door, (b) at a minimum
height of 5 feet so small children cannot reach it, and (c) away from all
moving parts of the door.
7. Install the Entrapment Warning Placard next to the control station in a
prominent location.
8. For products having a manual release, instruct the end user on the
operation of the manual release.

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Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................3
Shipping Inspection .................................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................................4
Door condition............................................................................................................................ 4
Wind............................................................................................................................................ 4
Power/control wires .................................................................................................................... 4
HEADER AND GEARBOX INSTALLATION ..................................................................................4
Pre-Mounting Header Box Instructions...................................................................................... 4
Push Header................................................................................................................................ 5
Pull Header.................................................................................................................................. 5
Double Egress Header................................................................................................................. 6
Motor Drive Installation ............................................................................................................. 6
Electrical Connection.................................................................................................................. 6
ARM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ................................................................................................7
Push Arm Installation ................................................................................................................. 7
Pull Arm Installation................................................................................................................... 7
TUNING OF MOTOR GEARBOX....................................................................................................8
Door Stop Set –Windy Conditions ............................................................................................ 8
Back check and Latching ........................................................................................................ 8
To set back check.................................................................................................................... 8
To set the latch........................................................................................................................ 8
Modifying spring tension.......................................................................................................... 10
CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS & ANSI REQUIREMENTS.................................................... 11
ADA Adjustments..................................................................................................................... 12
Activating Devices.................................................................................................................... 13
Electric strike ............................................................................................................................ 13
FINAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.......................................................................................13
Header Cover Installation......................................................................................................... 13
Release for Service ................................................................................................................... 13
Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................ 13
Owner’s Manual........................................................................................................................ 15

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The HA/FA-8 can be used for pull side and push side installation on the top doorjamb and in header
applications. It is designed to meet the following codes and standards:
ANSI A156.19 –for ADA –low energy swinging doors
ANSI A117.1 Safety Code, Section 404.3 requirements
ADA law section 4.13.12
Model
Ditec HA-8, FA-8
Dimensions
4.5”(W) x 6.5”(H) x 39” (L standard)
Weight
Approx 45lbs
Power supply
115±5VAC, 60Hz, 3A
Motor
1/5 hp, 24VDC, 3A
Rated operation
Continuous opening and closing cycles
Manual door opening/closing force
during power failure
30 lbs.
Door opening/closing speed
Adjustable
Door opening/closing force
Adjustable
Shipping Inspection
Verify that the order was shipped complete and correct, including model number, door swing, color, and
header width.
NOTE: The gearbox housing has the swing hand (L or R) stamped on the top of the motor
mounting flange.
NOTE: If any of the above items are not correct, do not attempt to install the HA/FA-8 Swing Door
Package! Report any incorrect items to the general contractor immediately. Do not proceed until
all conditions are correct.
NOTE: NO CLAIMS FOR SHORTAGE WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS REPORTED WITHIN 24 HOURS
OF RECEIPT OF SHIPMENT

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
ADA Floor Space Requirements for Wheel Chair Manoeuvring
The owner may request the activation device location; however, the press switch must be in view of the
door and not directly on the door or frame. See ANSI 117.1 Safety Code for further guidelines on switch
requirements.
Position #1: should be a minimum of
Two feet from the door latch.
Position #2: should be a minimum of
Five feet from the door face.
NOTE: Activation switches shall have a minimum height of
36” and a maximum height of 48” from finished floors.
If your entrance maneuvering space is limited, and it seems
impossible to meet the ADA requirements, the
Ditec Automatics DS-18 slider operator may solve
the problem.
Door condition
Door must move easily open and close (latch) without
excessive force, weather stripping and threshold must not interfere with door movement.
Reveal
For out swing (push) door the reveal must be within the range of 0” to 14” for in swing (pull) 0” to 4” for
special reveals, consult factory.
Wind
When installing on a door in a strong wind condition area, special adjustments should be made to the arm
and doorstop position and possible adjustment to the closer spring tension (See page 13).
Power/control wires
Check that the electrical feed, all conduits, and electrical junction boxes (for push plates or other
activation devices, if required) are correctly located in accordance with final approved shop drawings and
within the guidelines of the enforced local electrical codes.
HEADER AND GEARBOX INSTALLATION
Pre-Mounting Header Box Instructions
Power supply may be pulled into the header at the same time the jamb/header assembly is positioned.
Make sure all power is turned off before handling the supply wires. This should be done by a certified
electrician and within the guidelines of the enforced local electrical codes.
Be sure there is proper support in the wall to secure the header at the vertical jambs, and behind the
header at intervals between the vertical jambs. Secure the header to the top of the doorframe with the
appropriate fasteners as indicated below.
The header is a 2 piece box consisting of the body (portion anchored to the door frame) and the cover
(removable portion used during installation and service). Remove the aluminum header from its carton,
flatten package and use flat package as a station to work on header box. Remove (2) ¼” x 20 NC
Machine Screws anchoring the cover to the end plates. Carefully, set the cover in a location where it will
not be damaged. The figure below illustrates the optimum location for low and high voltage wiring feeds.
Place the body portion of the header on the doorframe (FIGURE 1), mark hole locations for high and low
voltage wiring and drill holes. Also using a 3/8” drill, create a hole for the operator ON/OFF switch on the
header body. This hole is usually on the strike side of the frame.
Holes should have any sharp edges and burrs removed and use an electrical bushing.
Position #2
Position #2
Position #1

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NOTE: If operator is installed on aluminum framing high and low voltage wiring can be routed
through vertical and horizontal tubes.
Push Header
The header box on push installations is mounted flush to the bottom of the doorjamb header. It may
require solid backing material to compensate for the thickness of the doorframe. Insure before fastening
Header Box to the doorframe that your access holes for high and low voltage wires match. Header box
should be centered between doorjambs. Header size is equal to door opening plus 3”. This allows for a
1-½” space on either side of the Header Box to anchor the Header Box properly to the frame. The
Header Box should be anchored with a minimum of (6) - #14 x 1” Pan Quad Type A screws (provided.)
2 screws should be used at either end (1/2" in from end plate) to fasten directly to the doors
vertical jambs.
2 more screws fasten the Header Body to the bottom of the doorframe approximately 10" in
from either end. The header should support 200lbs.
Pull Header
Note: Header on pull applications must be mounted so the main drive pinion safety washer and machine
screw are above the top of the door.
Insure before fastening Header Box to the doorframe that your holes for high and low voltage wires
match. Header box should be centered between doorjambs and 1 3/8" above the bottom of the
doorframe (FIGURE 2). Header size is equal to door opening plus 3”. This allows for a 1-½” space on
either side of the Header Box to anchor the Header Box properly to the frame. The Header Box should
be anchored with a minimum of 6 -#14 x 1” Pan Quad Type A screws (provided).
Figure 1

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Double Egress Header
Due to double egress operators having (1) PULL type and (1) PUSH Type operator in the same housing
the header must be mounted 1 3/8” above the doorframe. Furthermore, arm clearance issues for the
PUSH type operator may arise. To insure the arm clears any existing doorstops please mount the arm
according to Option 1 under Push Arm Installation.
Motor Drive Installation
Lift the drive unit into position inside the mounted
body portion of the header. Install the back pair of
mounting ¼” X 20 NC ¾ “machine screws to secure
the unit in place. The control board is now placed in
the header and connect the motor wire leads (large
four pin) as well as the back check and latch wire
lead (small three pin) to the top of the board. The
control is anchored inside the header casing by a
supplied Velcro patch. Motor is plugged in the top
position for right hand swing, bottom position for left
hand swing. (LEFT HAND SHOWN)
WARNING: If the motor is not plugged into the circuit board there is no motor resistance against
the spring, when manually opening the door. The door or arm will close very quickly if opened.
Electrical Connection
Electrical power can now be safely supplied to the HA/FA-8 operator. The 115±5VAC supply lines are
connected to the black primary wires coming from the transformer and the ground wire is attached to
the operator header box. Mount the power switch by drilling a hole in the header to the latch side of the
unit.
The controller board settings have been pre-set prior to shipment. Adjustment information is detailed on
page 16. It will be necessary for the door operator to be functional while adjustments and settings are
made. A grey push actuator is mounted on the upper left corner of the circuit board to ease in the
adjustment process. Power up the unit and push an activating device and check to make sure that the
splined pinion drive rotates in the correct direction.
NOTE: THE GROUND WIRE FOR THE INCOMING 115±5VAC POWER AND THE SYSTEM GROUND
WIRE CANNOT SHARE THE SAME GROUNDING STUD. GROUND THE INCOMING 115±5VAC
ACCORDINGLY.
Note: installation of any extra wiring for controls or accessories into the header unit shall be
secured out of the way of all moving parts and any sharp edges that may cut into the outer
chasing of the wires.
-2 screws should be used at
either end (1/2" in from end
plate) to fasten directly to the
doors vertical jambs.
-2 more screws fasten the Header
Body to the bottom of the
doorframe approx. 10" in from
either end. The header body
should be able to support a
minimum of 200 lbs.
Figure 2

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ARM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Push Arm Installation
1. To lock the drive from returning to the closed position manually rotate the drive coupler until a ¼
“X 20 NC threaded hole is exposed through the cast housing coupler window (figure 4 A&B).
Thread a provided machine screw in this hole. Now slide the door arm on the main spline pinion
and rotate (this may require multiple rotations) until the stop block engages the casting stopper
lug. The spring is now fully loaded.
2. Install the arm component consisting of door shoe and adjustable rod on door; there are three
configurations available (Option 1-2-3). The first hole on door shoe should be 14” from the
doorframe for standard pivot doors.
3. Install the cast arm on pinion spline so that arm is protruding from header box at slightly more
than 90 degrees (closer to face of door). Insure arm will not come loose by using the provided ¼”
fender washer and ¼ X 20 NC dome head machine screw.
4. Position the rod alongside the sleeve and mark the cut line on the rod 1-1/2” past the second set
screw.
5. Remove door shoe and rod assembly. Cut rod. Reattach cut rod and shoe assembly.
6. Insert cut rod into sleeve and tighten setscrews.
7. Take completely assembled arm off pinion spline by removing ¼” fender washer and ¼ X 20 NC
dome head machine screw.
8. Open door to desired full open position and reinstall the complete arm assembly onto the pinion
spline.
9. After final installation of the cast arm make certain that the Allen bolt is fully tighten using a 3/16”
Allen wrench, torque to approximately 20 lbs. Fasten the ¼” fender washer with a ¼ X 20 NC
dome head machine screw is fastened into the bottom of the splined pinion.
10. Remove ¼ X 20 NC machine screw from the coupler and the door will close.
Pull Arm Installation
1. To lock the drive from returning to the closed position manually rotate the drive coupler until a ¼
“X 20 NC threaded hole is exposed through the cast housing coupler window (figure 4 A&B).
Thread a provided ¼ X 20 NC machine screw in this hole. Now slide the door arm on the main
spline pinion and rotate (this may require multiple rotations) until the stop block engages the
casting stopper lug. The spring is now fully loaded.
2. Open the door and install the Z-arm on the pinion spline so that roller makes contact with face of
the door in fully open position (maximum 90 degrees). After final installation of the Z-arm make
certain that the Allen bolt is fully tighten using a 3/16” Allen wrench, torque to approximately 20
lbs. As a security precaution a ¼ inch fender washer with a ¼” X 20 NC dome head machine
screw is fastened into the bottom of the main spline pinion.

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3. Remove ¼ “X 20 NC machine screw from the coupler and the roller pushes on door making the
door close.
4. Where this roller makes contact with the door in the closed position is the centre point for pull
track (figure 3)
5. Remove a track end cap, insert track roller and replace end cap.
6. Mount track assembly to door, maintaining level, attaching securely with two No. 14 X 2 ½”
countersunk sheet metal screws provided.
TUNING OF MOTOR GEARBOX
Door Stop Set –Windy Conditions
Set the door to mechanically open to 110 to 115 degrees and have the door stop electronically at 90 to 95
degrees by tuning the back check speed to maximum (clockwise). The doors will time out at 90 degrees.
If a strong wind gust occurs the door will have an additional 10 to 15 degrees of movement to shear the
effect.
Back check and Latching
To set back check
1. Open the door to the fully open position magnet #1 (lower magnet) should cross over the back
check switch (where grey wire conductor plugs into green circuit board) engaging back check
speed 10 degrees prior to the door reaching fully open. The control board slows the door to a
gently stop at the fully open position. Doors shall be adjusted so back check will not occur before
60 degrees of opening (maximum, preferred at 10 degrees before full open)
To set the latch
2. When the door is in the close position, magnet #2 (upper magnet) should be over the latch reed
switch. This magnet signals the controller to slow the closing door speed before stopping at the
latch or doorstop.
Figure 3

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Left Hand Push
Right Hand Push
Closed
Closed
Open
Open
Right Hand Pull
Left Hand Pull
Closed
Closed
Open
Open

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Modifying spring tension
By removing the drive stopper from the main pinion splines and repositioning, you can increase or
decrease the spring tension for windy conditions, or increased latch pressure. The drive unit must be
removed from the header to make this adjustment Note: This will also change the manual opening and
closing force (Check your code settings).
1. To lock the drive from moving manually rotate the drive coupler until a ¼” X 20 NC threaded hole
is exposed through the cast housing coupler window (figure 4 A&B). Thread a machine screw in
this hole.
2. Now slide the door arm on the main spline pinion and rotate until the stop block is 180 degrees
from the casting stopper lug.
3. Lightly undo the Allen cap screw in the stop block and before removing mark the spline position of
the pinch gap on the stop block (figure 5).
4. You can now remove the stop block and reinstall MAXIMUM 4-6 splines in either direction from
the factory setting.
5. Moving the stop block forward to the opening travel will decrease the tension and moving the stop
block away from the opening travel will increase the tension (figure 6).
6. Slide the stop block down the splines to the casting and re-tighten the Allen cap screw.
7. Reinstall the drive unit into the header and with the door arm slipped back onto the splines, rotate
the main pinion till the stop block engages the casting stopper.
8. You can now reinstall the door arm in the correct position for backstop and re-tighten. You may
have to adjust your back-check, latch activation
Figure 5
Figure 6
Marked line
New mounting line to
increase tension
Figure 4A
Figure 4B