Panic Device Test Results:
For your reference, PRL’s panic device test results are listed below. Having undergone and passed rigorous testing standards, we’re proud to offer the strongest panic devices on the market passing a million-plus uninterrupted cycles. Applicable for all glass, full framed and aluminum doors, we supply the highest quality panic devices for emergency egress systems.
PRL’s panic devices have been tested in accordance to the American National Standards for Exit Devices, ANSI (American National Standards Institute), BHMA (Builders Hardware Manufactures Association, Inc.), A156.3-2008 (Grade 1) and UL305 (Underwriters Laboratories) Standard for Safety Panic Hardware.
Panic Device Test Conditions and Requirements:
Testing Conditions:
A156.3-2008:
Type of hardware tested in accordance with 2008 codes.
Grade 1 Cycle Test:
Panic devices must go through 500,000 cycles of operation without failing. PRL’s panic devices passed.
Testing Requirements:
There are 6 types of stress tests that must be completed once the Cycle Test is passed. After each test is completed, the inspector applies a force gauge to the actuator bar, and it must open at all times with a maximum force of 15 lbs. These are the maximum abuse tests panic devices must pass before they can carry the UL label. PRL’s panic devices are fully certified and approved by UL.
Panic Device Test Results:
Exit Test & Results:
Test: With the door latched, a force is applied to the actuating bar not to exceed 15 lbs.
Results: Passed at 7.5 lbs.
Pull Test & Results:
Test: With a force of 250 lbs. applied to the exterior bar, a force is applied to the actuating bar not to exceed 50 lbs.
Results: Passed at 35 lbs.
Extended Pull Test & Results:
Test: With an exterior horizontal pull force of 400 lbs. applied to the door at the direction of the swing of the door, the door should not open.
Results: Passed at 450 lbs.
Inside Pull Test & Results:
Test: With the interior horizontal force of 400 lbs. applied to the actuating bar in the opposite direction of the door swing, no damage shall be apparent.
Results: Passed.
Push Test & Results:
Test: With the bar free and the door secured, and a force of 400 lbs. applied to the actuating bar in the direction of the door swing, no damage shall be apparent.
Results: Passed.
Force to Latch Door Test & Results:
Test: With the door closer disconnected, the door must latch with a force of not more than 4.5 lbs.
Results: Passed at 3.5 lbs.
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