BHMA A156-29:2001 pdf download.AMERICAN NATIONALSTANDARD FOR EXIT LOCKS, EXIT LOCKS WITH EXIT ALARMS, EXIT ALARMS, ALARMS FOR EXIT DEVICES
2.1 Actuating Bar. The activating mechanism of an exit device is located on the egress side of a door and extends at least half the width of the door. The active surface of the actuating bar shall be visually and physically distinct from the rest of the device. Refer to local codes for location and length. Also called cross bar or push pad.
2.2 Exit Alarm. An electrically operated monitoring device indicating, either audibly or by other signal, unauthorized opening of a door and is either stand alone, integral, or used in conjunction with an exit device or exit lock.
2.3 Exit Device. A door latching assembly incorporating an actuating member usually called an actuating bar which releases the latch bolt(s) upon the application of force in the direction of exit travel.
2.4 Exit Lock. A lock operated by an actuating bar or paddle and used for egress where exit devices
are not required. Often includes an Exit Alarm. Does not meet ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Exit Device requirements.
2.5 Stand Alone Exit Alarm. Any exit alarm whose housing is not physically connected to the exit lock or exit device.
4.1 Samples for testing shall be selected at random from the manufacturer's finished stock and mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. All hardware shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's standard installation instruction. F or inside operational tests, an exit lock of the 01 function shall be used for qualification of a model. Any device within any one model having different working components or different materials shall be tested separately.
4.3 Slam Cycle Test Door: Use a door meeting the description of 4.2. Additional requirements: Use a door weighing 100 lbs. (45 kg) with the center of gravity located 18 in. (455 mm) from the hinge edge.Install the door in a steel frame with a 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) stop and mounted in a reinforced structure sufficient to withstand the test parameters. The door shall be installed to ensure door stop contact for the full height of the door. The stop contact surface shall not have any rubber bumpers or other cushioning means such as gasketing. Force required to overcome friction or out of balance condition shall be 1/4 lbf. (1.1 N) or less throughout the test measured perpendicular to the face of the door at a point 30 in (762 mm) from pivot center. A size 3 door closer with hinge side mounting, 90 degrees door opening and type C01011, C02011 or C03011 shall be used.BHMA A156-29 pdf download.