The ASSA ABLOY Door
Hardware & Access Control Group has launched an innovative new door closer
that offers unrivalled performance for user flexibility and fire safety for
buildings in the healthcare, education and hospitality sectors.
Unlike any other
door closer in its class, the new DC300G-HF is a responsive solution,
satisfying multiple door control issues for healthcare professionals, students,
customers and staff. This includes flexible operation and use, while also
maintaining full certification in all three modes and fitting configurations.
The DC300G-HF is
fully certified in all three modes; standard, free-swing and hold-open and all
three fitting configurations – offering peace of mind and convenience for
building owners, managers and installers, that they are legally covered.
There are hundreds
of door-closing devices available but, when analysing their capabilities, it
becomes apparent that not all are created equal. This not only applies to their
adherence to fire safety laws, but also accessibility regulations. Simply put,
in light of the Equality Act (2010) and Approved Document M, a building should
be accessible to all – without restriction or the need for assistance.
The DC300G-HF helps
meet and surpass both fire safety and accessibility requirements. In the event
of a fire it reverts to a mechanical mode, either free-swing or hold-open mode.
Uniquely, and for the very first time, the DC300G-HF has all the features and
certification required to meet these demands, across all three modes and
configurations.
The new door closer
is CE Marked (a legal requirement under the Construction Products Regulation)
to EN 1154 and EN 1155 in all three configurations. Furthermore, soft-motion
release (from 130-75 degrees) means the door is progressively shut, preventing damage
to the door set and injury to users.
The DC300G-HF is
also BS 8300-2:2018 compliant. Its safety credentials and performance
(free-swing or hold-open mode with variable power EN 3-6) retains low opening
forces, making it the ideal product for environments with high volumes of
traffic, such as schools or hotels, and where users experience movement
difficulty or strength issues, like care homes.
The DC300G-HF is
also incredibly flexible and cost-effective. Switching between modes on other
electro-mechanical door closers can be difficult and time consuming. Often, two
separate products or additional parts are required. The DC300G-HF offers a step-change
in functionality, with all three modes in one product. Users can switch within
seconds by simply adjusting three small bolts.
Developed, designed
and tested in the UK for the UK market, the closer is also easy to retrofit and
upgrade with no re-drilling required, so fire certification is not compromised.
Wiring on the hinge side and a non-polarity sensitive connection also makes
wiring easy.
David Hindle, Head
of Door Closer Sales at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, said: “A
unique combination of flexibility and full certification makes the DC300G-HF
the best-in-class, electro-mechanical rack and pinion door closer, for changing
door use in busy environments. Each unit is individually tested and inspected
and bears the high quality, award-winning design and guaranteed durability you
come to expect from an ASSA ABLOY door closer.
“Our new DC300G-HF
door closer is also part of a full suite of products, ensuring we can satisfy
any requirements for high-performing and reliable door controls.”
