DoorKing 1838 Multi-Door Access Controller - Manual (Page 7)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
 Prior to beginning the installation of the access control system, we suggest that you become
familiar with the instructions, illustrations, and wiring guidelines in this manual. This will help
insure that you installation is performed in an efficient and professional manner.
 The proper installation of the access controller is an extremely important and integral part of
the overall access control system. Check all local building ordinances and building codes
prior to installing this system. Be sure your installation is in compliance with local codes.
 When used to control a door or pedestrian gate, try to locate the access controller as near as
possible to the entry point. The unit should be mounted on a rigid wall to prevent excessive
shock and vibration from closing doors or gates. Continuous vibration and shock from
slamming doors or spring-loaded pedestrian gates will damage the circuit board. Under no
circumstances should the unit be mounted directly to a moving door or gate.
 ADA mounting requirements for door control (Ref: ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009).
1. Unobstructed Forward Reach. Where a clear floor or ground space allows only a
forward approach to an object and is unobstructed, mounting height shall be a
minimum of 15 inches (381 mm), and a maximum of 48 inches (1.22 m), above the
floor or ground to the operable controls.
2. Obstructed High Forward Reach. If the high forward reach is over an obstruction
greater than 20 inches, but less than 25 inches, mounting height shall be a maximum
of 44 inches (1.12 m) above the floor or ground to the operable controls.
3. Unobstructed Side Reach. Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel
approach to an object and the side reach is unobstructed, and the edge of the clear
floor space is 10 inches (255 mm) maximum from the object, mounting height shall
be a minimum of 15 inches (380 mm), and a maximum of 48 inches (1.22 m), above
the floor or ground to the operable controls.
4. Obstructed High Side Reach. If the side reach is over an obstruction greater than 10
inches, but less than 24 inches, mounting height shall be a maximum of 46 inches
(1.17 m) above the floor or ground to the operable controls.
 When used to control a vehicular gate with an automatic gate operator, the access
control device (card reader, keypad, etc.) must be mounted a minimum of ten (10) feet
away from the gate and gate operator, or in such a way that a person cannot operate
the device and/or touch the gate or gate operator at the same time.
 Be sure that access control devices are installed so that they are not directly in the traffic
lane. Gooseneck mounting post and kiosks work well for these type systems. When
planning where to locate the access device, take into consideration traffic lane layouts, turn
around lanes for rejected access, conduit runs, power availability, etc.
 This access system controller contains a number of static sensitive components that can be
damaged or destroyed by static discharges during installation or use. Discharge any static
prior to removing the circuit board by touching a proper ground device.
 Instruct the end user to read and follow these instructions. Instruct the end user to
never let children play with or operate any access control device. This Owner’s
Manual is the property of the end user and must be left with them when installation is
complete.
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