DAP-3 Double Action Pivot
DAP-3 Double Action Pivot
Emergency Rescue Hardware Set - Application
The Emergency Rescue Hardware Set can be used on any internal door designed for double action operation, with a maximum weight of 65 kilos – dictated by the jamb mounted pivot set.
The above mentioned section of Approved Document M includes design considerations and provisions to address the issues mentioned in the introduction. Specifically: “5.4 e. WC compartment doors, and doors to wheelchair-accessible unisex toilets, changing rooms or shower rooms have an emergency release mechanism so that they are capable of being opened outwards, from the outside, in case of emergency.”
Features & Benefits
- Heavy duty pivot assembly for commercial double acting interior doors of average frequency use, weighing up to 65 kilos and not exceeding 915mm width
- For 35mm and 44mm thick doors
- Header plate has a walking beam design to simplify door installation
- Extra heavy 6.35 mm thick solid brass frame plates
- Oil impregnated bronze bearing in top door plate
- Smooth acting ball bearing assembly in bottom door plate
- For door undercuts in 1.6mm increments from 19mm to 25mm
- Bottom bracket is frame mounted and must be floor supported
- The recommended positioning of the door is to inset it 3.2mm from the bathroom face of the frame
The DAP-3 is a heavy duty jamb mounted centre pivot designed specifically for use as a component part of the emergency rescue hardware set although the pivot will work equally well in all commercial applications.
Default Specification
- Pivot point 31.8mm from jamb
- Header plate (brass) 124mm x 22mm x 6.4mm
- Top door plate (malleable iron) 111mm x 25.4mm x 6.4mm
- Bottom jamb bracket (brass) 76mm x 32mm x 6.4mm
- Bottom door plate (malleable iron) 111mm x 25.4mm x 6.4mm
How to Specify or Order
DAP-3 Double Action Pivot Set
Finishes
US26D - Satin Chrome
US3 - Polished Brass
