HMC Int'l.; DOOR PRESSURE GAUGES

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The DPG line of Door Pressure Gauges

DPG U237X DPG-PP U237X-PP

0-35 pound force range

An instrument designed specifically to measure force.

In addition to satisfying door codes, the DPG may be used to determine correct belt tensions on drives of auxilliary equipment such as air compressors, fans, and refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

0-7 pound force range
This light duty gauge can be used in determining lower limitations of interior and exterior opening/closing forces.
0-35 pound force range
Push-Pull capability.

An instrument designed specifically to measure force.

0-7 pound force range
Push-Pull capability.

This light duty gauge can be used in determining lower limitations of interior and exterior opening/closing forces.

DPG U237x DPG-push/pull U237x-push/pull

MEET ADA REQUIREMENTS
1. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that both interior and exterior doors of a building be handicapped accessible.
2. Door Opening Force (4.1311 ADAAG).
  - Exterior hinged doors: (Reserved)
  - Interior hinged doors: 5 lbs (22.2N)
  - Sliding or folding doors: 5 lbs (22.2N)
  - Automatic/Power Assisted Doors: (4.13.12) Such doors shall not open to back check faster than 3 seconds and shall require no more than 15 lbs (66.6N) to stop door movement. If a power assissted door is used, its door-opening force shall comply with 4.13.11 and its closing shall conform to the requirements in ANSI A156.19-1984.
SATISFY CODES PERTAINING TO FIRE AND ELEVATOR DOORS
1. Uniform Building Code #3304 b, d, e, and others.
2. ANSI Fire Door Code Vol. 6 §2-7.2, §8-16; Uniform Fire Code §4.104 and §10.402.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Set the top (small) o-ring located on the plunger rod on zero, down against the instrument's flange; or set the o-ring on the desired force.
Holding the instrument firmly, press slowly against the door at a point approximately handle-high, and 30 inches away from the door's hinges.
Read the amount of force required to open the door on the plunger scale closest to the bottom of the small o-ring.

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HMC INT'L. DIV., INC.
5996 South Crocker Street
Littleton, Colorado 80120-2054
Phone (303) 794-2510
FAX (303) 794-3703

TOLL FREE 1-800-848-4912 Ext. 4452

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