Operation and Maintenance Manual

GT™

RF Shielded Door

Global Partners in Shielding, Inc. 90 Dayton Avenue, Unit 4B

Passaic, NJ 07055 (973) 574-9077 fax (973) 574-9078

www.shieldingsystems.com

PREPARED FOR:

Generic

REV 12

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

All maintenance work should be performed by factory trained personnel.

Always turn off and lock out power before performing any maintenance work

Shock hazard exists, exercise caution when inspecting electrical components

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Door Description

Door Operations

3………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Cleaning Procedure

4………………………………………………………………………………………………………. RF Gasket Replacement

5………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Spare Parts

6………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Drawings

7……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Catalog Cuts

SECTION 1 DOOR DESCRIPTION

Custom designed and fabricated RF door, of nominal dimensions as described in project

documents, with the following target characteristics:

Performance Characteristics

Magnetic Field: 90db @ 200kHz Electric Field: 100db From 10mhz To 50MHz Plane Wave: 100db From 50mhz To 2.6GHz Acoustic: STC 40 Nominal The frame is fabricated to incorporate an engineered attachment flange for integrating the

frame to the RF shielding of the existing room, which may be of various designs. Seal between

the door and frame is achieved via soft conductive fabric gasket to jambs and head of the

frame, and underneath the door leaf at the sill. The door is held in a secure latched position

with a Sargent ‘T’ Zone classroom lockset *, with ADA approved levers. Door leaf(s) are finished

in a variety of materials, typically (unfinished) wood veneers or plastic laminates - check project

specifics for finish applicable.

With proper installation and care, the door should operate with a minimum of force to open or

close, and swing very freely throughout its’ extended arc of up to 180 degrees, depending upon

installation restrictions and construction methods. Doors with the automatic features have a 90

degree maximum radius.

Care should be taken to prevent mechanical damage to the cosmetic surfaces, and the

Customer may wish to add stainless steel or plastic wear surfaces to the door faces in areas

expecting high volume of wheelchair or gurney transported patients.

View windows set into the doors are optional. These are an Architectural feature that may

enhance the aesthetics of the enclosure, and can be in any size or position required, from

Hospital type view lites to full panel openings. Pictures of such designs are viewable on the

Company Website: www.shieldingsystems.com

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTE

During the construction of the RF shielded room, the RF door is normally fully installed,

operational and made ready for testing. The next stage is to complete as much of the interior

finishes as possible. Care must be taken to instruct other building trades that there is a finished

product installed, and that dust and dirt from dry walling, spackling and painting must be

avoided. Spackle will cause blemishes to the frame, and should not be allowed to contact it. In

case of accidental spills, this must be removed promptly. Dust and dirt will cause the door to

malfunction, damage the gasket and cause premature failure.

END OF SECTION 1

SECTION 2 DOOR OPERATIONS

EXTERIOR AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS: Use card reader or push button to open door

EXTERIOR MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS: Use Cylindrical Lock to open door INTERIOR AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS: Use push button to open door INTERIOR MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS: Use Cylindrical Lock to open door SECURITY FUNCTIONS: From exterior use key in cylindrical lock to secure door mechanically. If card reader is used automatic function will remain operable with card. If push button option is used switch key can be used to lock automatic function from exterior

**DOOR WILL ALWAYS OPEN MECHANICALLY FROM INTERIOR**

END OF SECTION 2

SECTION 3 CLEANING PROCEDURE

PLEASE NOTE:

To keep the factory warranty in effect, it is the responsibility of the owner or end user to properly maintain a preventive maintenance program of door cleaning to insure proper operation. See paragraphs below for how to setup a schedule. Unpainted and exposed contact areas of the RF door, frame and the sill, should be cleaned with an oil

free cleaner and lint free cloth or paper wipes. These products are available from Global Partners in

Shielding, Inc. - see spare parts list. Silicon based lubricants (i.e. WD40), abrasive pads, abrasive cleaning

products or polish should NOT be used, except as specified.

For very heavy or greasy build-ups on the ‘flat’ contact areas, a “Scotch-Brite” pad should be used lightly

and, with sparing regularity. Rather, regular cleaning of the door and proper cycle changes of HVAC air

filters should avoid excess dirt build up in local systems.

The RF gasket on the jamb, head and bottom of the door should be inspected for damage. Floor wax,

dirt and grease will be detrimental to the function of the RF seal at the door bottom, and should be

removed. Instruct staff in the area not to apply cleaning products (floor polish) to the sill, or any other

functional parts of the door assembly.

Compressed air (in an aerosol can) or a soft brush should be used to remove dust and dirt from around

the gasket and at bottom of the door. Mechanical cleaning must be exercised with care so as not to

damage the RF gasket.

Maintenance to the door lock should be as per the manufacturer’s instructions, if at all necessary. The

lock is installed with a variety of special RF gaskets and factory modifications. A factory-authorized

representative should handle replacement of the lock.

Recommended schedule for cleaning the door will depend upon the use pattern, environmental

conditions and other unknown and possibly variable site conditions. The door should be inspected

weekly upon initial installation, and a cleaning / maintenance schedule developed locally, with an

absolute minimum recommendation of once per month. Differentials in air pressure either side of the

shielded door will cause dust and debris to accumulate in the RF seal, limiting performance, as it will act

as an ‘air filter’. Care should therefore be exercised to ensure a zero airflow rate through the door’s RF

seal when closed.

The use of safety glasses and appropriate personal safety equipment whilst performing the above

procedures should be mandatory for inspection and cleaning of this product.

END OF SECTION 3

SECTION 4 RF GASKET REPLACEMENT

a) Door sill area:

With the door blocked in the open 90º, carefully remove the screws on the sweep plate

with the appropriate tool. Once the sweep is removed peel off the old fabric-over-foam

gasket or peel and stick copper fingers (see recommendations below) and clean off any

glue residues (see glue removal instructions below). Install a new gasket - may be cut to

length with standard scissors as required. Replace the sweep in reverse order as above

instructions. Adjust sill so that gasket is slightly compressed when door is closed, but

does not contact floor on opening.

Copper Fingers are recommended for doors with high traffic usually found in hospital

settings.

Fabric-over-foam gasket recommended for doors with moderate to low traffic.

b) Door jambs and head:

With the door blocked in the open 90º, carefully peel away the old gasket and clean off

any glue residues (see glue removal instructions below). Install a new gasket - may be

cut to length with standard scissors as required. Cycle the door a few times and check

that the gasket remains in place.

Gasket remove instructions:

With a sharp razer remove the majority of the glue residues. Once the bulk of the

residue is removed apply acetone to rag and wipe the remainder off. If there is still

residue then use Scotch Brite pad can be used to remove. (Use pad in the same

direction as the metal grain to avoid any cosmetic blemishes)

END OF SECTION 4

SECTION 5 SPARE PARTS

A full set of spare parts is available from Global Partners in Shielding, Inc. at the address on the

front of this manual. Please specify in-swing or out-swing when ordering replacement locks.

Item Description Identifier Source

1 Door Frame Custom Global

2 Door Leaf Custom Global

3 RF Gasket 4GK001 Global

4 Hinge FS102 Global

5 Hinge Cover FS102 Global

6 Lockset* 11G37LL626 Global

7 Electric Strike 7400 Global

*This G Type Door has been supplied with a Sargent “Bored Lock” unless otherwise specified - the

outside lever locked by key; the inside lever always operates.

Notes:

Locks are supplied with standard 5 pin cylinders. Six pin and seven pin removable core cylinders are

available by special order for certain key types.

Other lever types and colors may be available by special order. Global Partners in Shielding, Inc. will be

happy to furnish alternate locks upon request

AUTOMATIC FEATURE NOTE: Proper lubrication of latching mechanism is essential to prevent product failure. Grease

reduces friction and protects the surface finish from rust during long idle periods and in

unfavorable environmental conditions. Since latch mechanisms life depends on proper

lubrication, it is important to lightly grease at the correct intervals (recommended annually).

DOOR MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY

GLOBAL PARTNERS IN SHIELDING, INC. DOOR TECHNICIAN (973) 574-9077

END OF SECTION 5

SECTION 6 DRAWINGS

DWG. # DWG. TITLE

12287………………………………. Modified Electrical Auto G-Type RF Door Assembly In Swing

12288………………………………. Modified Electrical Auto G-Type RF Door Assembly Out Swing

12289………………………………. Modified Electrical Auto G-Type RF Door Assembly Out Swing Zero Threshold

12290………………………………. Modified Electrical Auto G-Type RF Door electrical schematic Out Swing

12290………………………………. Modified Electrical Auto G-Type RF Door electrical schematic Out Swing

12291………………………………. G-Type RF Door Assembly In Swing

12292………………………………. G-Type RF Door Assembly Out Swing

12293………………………………. Modified Electrical Auto G-Type RF Door electrical schematic In Swing

Note:

Sill configurations for all GPS doors comply with the latest ADA standards.

END OF SECTION 6

SECTION 7 CATALOG CUTS

ITEM # DESCRIPTION IDENTIFIER SOURCE

A Continuous Hinges FS102 Markar

B Lockset 11G37LL626 Sargent

C Automatic Operator Magic-Force Stanley

D Electric Strike 7400 Adams Rite

E Pull Handle “D” Shape 5U628 Battalion

END OF SECTION 7

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