A low energy door operator transforms a manual door into an automatic swing door. Installing low energy operators allows persons with limited strength or mobility fast and easy access to your building. This is an ideal solution for areas that experience high traffic from seniors, children, disabled people, and individuals carrying objects or pushing carts. They’re also a solution to windy conditions, ensuring the door is fully closed and won’t blow open uncontrollably.
Low Energy Door Operators
Leverage our maintenance, inspection and repair services to ensure seamless compliance with safety regulations on low energy operators.
Service and Repair
Automated entry systems require skilled repair and regular maintenance in order to provide reliable access. Repairs, upgrades, and troubleshooting not only minimize depreciation, but can even extend the life of low energy operators. Our careful attention to detail, as well as local building codes and manufacturer instructions, ensures smooth performance. In order to guarantee systems function correctly, Vortex technicians are trained to consider all aspects of setup and operation.
- Power Requirements. Though low energy operators consume only minimal electricity, the motor cannot run without a steady and stable power supply located close to the installation site. Vortex technicians will advise on power requirements and test connections, altering the building owner if the operator requires new wiring.
- Structural Considerations. Low energy openers can be installed as part of new construction or retrofit onto existing doorways. Our technicians inspect the weight of the attached door to make certain it can support the motor, arm, and housing without affecting their mechanical action.
- Wear and Lubrication. Friction wears down gears, hinges, and pivot points over time. Poor lubrication accelerates this process, increasing the likelihood of malfunction. Proactive maintenance protects moving parts and prevents unexpected downtime.
- Sensor Input. Microwave, infrared, or photocell detectors that are misaligned are difficult or impossible to activate. On the other hand, overly sensitive detectors open and close erratically, hindering use.
- Program Settings. Low energy operators follow a simple cycle of commands, but if these get out of sequence, then the door may not respond as intended to the sensor, switch, or reader.
- Door Alignment. When the door does not fit snugly in its frame or rest comfortably on its hinges, it prevents the opener from swinging open and shut smoothly.
- Control Board. Damaged, loose, or burnt components can cause the operator to behave unpredictably, or stop functioning altogether.
- Testing and Calibration. Before being activated, Vortex technicians check the operator’s force and speed settings, as well as its control functions and hold time, to ensure it operates within acceptable limits.
- Manual Operation. The manual release bar or button allows people to exit through the door in case of emergency. We ensure the door swings open easily, so people can evacuate safely.
Vortex technicians are skilled in repairing, diagnosing, and servicing the full range of low energy door operators. Our maintenance and repair teams diagnose malfunctions and replace outdated or discontinued systems, to ensure entry hardware provides safe and easy access to your building.
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Vortex Doors specializes in the maintenance, service & repair of all types of Automatic Doors.
Our team has extensive expertise in:
ADA Compliance
Button Replacement
Battery Replacement
Motor / Gearbox Replacement
Electrical Troubleshooting
Adjustment For Stack Air Pressure
Adjustment For Compliance
Hands Free Activation
Fully Integrate-able Into Access Control Systems
High Traffic Fire Door Integration
Controls Door From Swinging To Far In High Wind Areas
Set Up For Interlock
Fix Arms
Low Energy Operated Doors for All Industries
Vortex provides repair, inspection and maintenance services for a variety of low energy operators across a wide range of commercial sectors, including:
Retail
Healthcare
Educational
Banks
Malls
Airports
Restaurants
Property Management
Call Centers
Hotels
Offices
Senior Care
Fitness
Assisted Living
Post Offices
Turnkey Solutions
Annual Safety Inspection
Annual Low Energy Operated Door safety inspections ensure compliance, increase safety readiness and prevent expensive fines.
Inspection Reporting
Comprehensive Low Energy Operated Door inspection reports provide a detailed summary of noncompliant doors and enable proactive management to address gaps.
Inspector Certification
Vortex field techs are trained and certified to thoroughly inspect Low Energy Operated Doors, ensuring your doors are in compliance.
Non-Compliance Repair
Vortex can immediately repair Low Energy Operated Doors that inspections show are not compliant . . . saving customers time and money.
Replacement
Replace damaged and non-compliant Low Energy Operated Doors and components to get your operations back into operating mode.
Innovative Solutions
Eliminate the need and cost associated with expensive replacement work, leveraging Vortex innovative solutions.
We work on a variety of automatic doors across multiple applications, including:
Single Doors
Surface Mount
Concealed Overhead Swinging
In Ground Swinging
Double Doors
Surface Mount
Concealed Overhead
In Ground
Duel Egress
Surface Mount
Ensure your automatic swing door operators are ADA compliant with our expertise in multiple interface options, such as:
- Motion Sensor. Microwave, infrared, or photocell beams detect people or moving objects approaching the door and trigger the operator.
- Wall Switch. A button placed near the door, connected to the motor and electric strike, that, when pressed, activates the door.
- Card Reader. Used to control access to secure areas, card readers confirm a user’s credentials before opening the door. Electric strike integration keeps the door locked until activated by authorized visitors and personnel.
For all interface types, once the door activation signal has been sent, the motor extends the arm, swinging the door outward, smoothly and silently. The door closer retracts the door after a short time, for a fully touchless experience.
Low energy doors can also be operated manually from the push side without damaging the operator or other hardware, both for convenience and to allow for rapid exit in case of a fire alarm or other emergency. In the event of a power loss, owners can add an independent power supply, which allows automatic doors to continue working even when electricity has been lost in the rest of the building.
Fully Certified & Accredited Commercial Door Experts
