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Ansi-Sdi A250.4 Overview

This document provides an overview and history of ANSI/SDI A250.4, which establishes a performance test method for commercial hollow metal openings. It describes the two-part test procedure involving cycle and twist tests to replicate field operating conditions. The cycle test uses a pneumatic cylinder to operate a full-sized door with applicable hardware through designated cycles. Twist tests apply increasing and decreasing loads to evaluate door degradation at intervals. Test results are reported to provide guidance to design professionals on proper product selection and expected performance based on application and abuse levels.

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Ansi-Sdi A250.4 Overview

This document provides an overview and history of ANSI/SDI A250.4, which establishes a performance test method for commercial hollow metal openings. It describes the two-part test procedure involving cycle and twist tests to replicate field operating conditions. The cycle test uses a pneumatic cylinder to operate a full-sized door with applicable hardware through designated cycles. Twist tests apply increasing and decreasing loads to evaluate door degradation at intervals. Test results are reported to provide guidance to design professionals on proper product selection and expected performance based on application and abuse levels.

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ANSI/SDI A250.

4
Test Procedure and
Acceptance Criteria for
Physical Endurance for Steel
Doors, Frames and Frame
Anchors

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Description
• This standard overview focuses on the content and intent of this
performance standard.

• The focus is on commercial hollow metal doors, frames and their


applicable hardware and how ANSI A250.4 can be used by the
design professional in both the selection and specification of
commercial door openings.

2
History
• 1980 - First adopted as and SDI Standard
– First attempt to replicate on-site door usage in operable test
environment
• Door
• Frame
• Hardware
– Provided manufacturers with uniform method of evaluation
• Life cycle testing of components and assembly
• 1994 – Adopted as ANSI A156.4
• 1999 – Re-published and adopted as ANSI A250.4

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Purpose
• Why developed
– Provided manufacturers with uniform method of evaluation
• Life cycle testing of components and assembly
• Methods of testing
– Two (2) part test procedure:
• Cycle test at designated level of cycles
• Twist tests at designated cycle points
– Operable test:
• Door cycles with commercial hinges, exit device and closer
• Replicates on site use and abuse
• How it related to proper selection and usage
– Length of cycles tested relate to use and application
– Provides design professional with guidance

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Performance Test ANSI A250.4 Page #1

Purpose of the standard:


– ANSI/SDI A250.4 establishes a
performance test method for
commercial hollow metal
openings
– Replicates field operating
conditions
• Operable hardware
• Door swings opens 60°± 5°
• Cycles 15 cycles / minute
• Twist tests at predefined
intervals

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Performance Test ANSI A250.4 Page #1

Test Apparatus:
– Test fixture with pneumatic
cylinder to cycle the door at
designated rates

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Performance Test ANSI A250.4 Page #1

Test Apparatus:
– Test fixture with pneumatic cylinder to
cycle the door at designated rates
Two part test:
– Cycle Test
– Twist Test

Cycle Twist
Test Test

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Performance Test
ANSI A250.4 Page #1
Operable Opening:
– Exit device
– Door closer
– Hinges

Push side Pull side


of door of door

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Overview – Performance Test
ANSI A250.4 Page #2

Test specimen:
– Door:
• 3070 nominal size door
• Production doors shall be
used
• Detailed description of the
construction

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Overview – Performance Test ANSI A250.4 Page #2

Test specimen:
– Frame:
• Production frame
• Detailed construction
description
• KD or Welded
– Anchors:
• Snap-in or welded

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Swing Test
• Purpose:
– Full-sized operable door to
simulate actual applications
– Evaluate door panel degradation
• Cycles:
– Level “A” = 1,000,000 cycles
– Level “B” = 500,000 cycles
– Level “C” = 250,000 cycles

Refer to ANSI A250.8 for guidance in selecting the correct cycle


levels in relationship to opening use, application and abuse.

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Swing Test Report
• Report filled out by technician
witnessing test
• Test can be witnessed and
certified by test lab

Page #7 – Door Evaluation


Page #7 Page #8
Page #8 – Frame Evaluation

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Twist Test
• Purpose:
– Simulate abuse
– Evaluate door panel degradation
• Conducted at:
– 25,000 cycle intervals for the first
– 100,000 cycles and at 50,000 cycle
intervals for the balance of the test.
• Load pressure:
– Loads in 30 lb. increments
– Max 300 lb. load applied
– Reduce load in 30 lb. increments

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Twist Test Report
Plotted curve drawn through the points shall graphically demonstrate the reaction of
the door to increasing and decreasing pressures at different cycle intervals.

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SDI Member Companies

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