FNFW-AA72-1 N 57 prEN14637 e

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 14637
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM
FNFW-AA 72.1 N 57
March 2003
ICS
English version
Building hardware - Electrically controlled hold-open systems for

fire/smoke door assemblies - Requirements, test methods,
application and maintenance
Quincaillerie pour le btiment - Systmes de retenue
lectromagntique pour blocs-portes, coupe-feu ou parefumes - Exigences, mthodes d'essai, mise en oeuvre et
maintenance
Schlsser und Baubeschlge - Elektrisch gesteuerte

Feststellanlagen fr Feuer-/Rauchschutztren Anforderungen, Prfverfahren, Anwendung und Wartung
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Contents
Page
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
1
Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Normative references............................................................................................................................ 9
Terms and definitions ......................................................................................................................... 11
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Coding system..................................................................................................................................... 13
Category of use (first digit) ................................................................................................................ 13
Durability (second digit) ..................................................................................................................... 13
Door type (third digit): ........................................................................................................................ 13
Suitability for use on fire/smoke door assemblies (fourth digit): .................................................. 13
Safety (fifth digit):................................................................................................................................ 14
Corrosion resistance (sixth digit):..................................................................................................... 14
Example of classification: .................................................................................................................. 14
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5.1
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.5
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
5.5.6
5.6
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.6.5
Requirements and test methods for elements of a hold-open system ......................................... 14

General ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Fire detectors....................................................................................................................................... 15
Smoke detectors ................................................................................................................................. 15
Heat detectors ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Resetting the detectors ...................................................................................................................... 15
Power supply units ............................................................................................................................. 15
For all power supply units.................................................................................................................. 15
For power supply units with stand-by parallel operation ............................................................... 16
Control units ........................................................................................................................................ 16
General ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Control units in stand-alone hold-open systems (single-line system).......................................... 17
Control units in fire alarm systems (multi-zone system) ................................................................ 17
Hold-open devices .............................................................................................................................. 17
General ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Hold open devices for swing doors .................................................................................................. 18
Hold-open devices for sliding doors, lifting doors, industrial doors and roller
shutters ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Automatic door operators .................................................................................................................. 19
Low energy/Power assisted swing door operators ......................................................................... 19
Free swing door closers..................................................................................................................... 19
Auxiliary equipment ............................................................................................................................ 20
Manual control pushbuttons and switches ...................................................................................... 20
Electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE)............................................................................... 20
Door position sensors (optional)....................................................................................................... 21
Remote indicating devices (optional) ............................................................................................... 21
Remote manual reset (optional) ........................................................................................................ 21
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6.1
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.3
Requirements for the hold-open system .......................................................................................... 21

Design and performance .................................................................................................................... 21
Product information ............................................................................................................................ 22
General ................................................................................................................................................. 22
For installation and maintenance ...................................................................................................... 22
For initial hold-open system test....................................................................................................... 23
Requirements not covered under clause 5 ...................................................................................... 23
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6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.8.1
6.8.2
6.8.3
6.8.4
6.8.5
6.9
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ............................................................................................... 23

Additional design requirements for connection of elements to fire alarm systems.................... 24
Electrical safety ................................................................................................................................... 24
Durability.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Environmental behaviour ................................................................................................................... 25
Dry heat ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Cold ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Damp heat cyclic ................................................................................................................................. 25
Corrosion ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Vibration ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Supply voltage variations................................................................................................................... 25
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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
7.4
7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
7.4.4
7.4.5
7.4.6
7.4.7
7.4.8
7.4.9
7.4.10
7.4.11
System tests ........................................................................................................................................ 26

General ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Test apparatus..................................................................................................................................... 26
Theoretical analysis ............................................................................................................................ 27
General ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Procedure............................................................................................................................................. 28
Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Test methods ....................................................................................................................................... 30
General ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Design verification .............................................................................................................................. 31
Performance tests ............................................................................................................................... 31
Check of relay contacts of the control unit ...................................................................................... 33
Short-circuit test.................................................................................................................................. 33
Electrical safety tests.......................................................................................................................... 33
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests ...................................................................................... 33
Environmental tests ............................................................................................................................ 33
Corrosion test...................................................................................................................................... 34
Vibration test, sinusoidal (operational)............................................................................................. 35
Vibration test, sinusoidal (endurance).............................................................................................. 36
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8.1
8.2
Marking................................................................................................................................................. 37
Elements .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Hold-open system ............................................................................................................................... 37
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9.1
9.2
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.3
9.3.1
9.3.2
Evaluation of conformity .................................................................................................................... 37

Initial type test ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Factory production control ................................................................................................................ 37
Documentation .................................................................................................................................... 37
Unit checks during manufacture ....................................................................................................... 38
Treatment of non conforming products............................................................................................ 38
Further testing of sample systems.................................................................................................... 38
Periodic testing ................................................................................................................................... 38
Yearly testing....................................................................................................................................... 38
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10.1
10.2
Usage and Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 39

Usage of installations ......................................................................................................................... 39
Periodic inspection ............................................................................................................................. 39
Annex A (informative) Recommendations for planning and design of the hold-open

system .................................................................................................................................................. 40
A.1
General ................................................................................................................................................. 40
A.2
Restrictions.......................................................................................................................................... 40
A.3
Detectors.............................................................................................................................................. 40
A.3.1 Selection of detector type .................................................................................................................. 40
A.3.2 Positioning and number of detectors ............................................................................................... 41
A.4
Selection of hold-open device ........................................................................................................... 44
A.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 44
A.4.2 Swing doors......................................................................................................................................... 44
A.4.3 Sliding doors ....................................................................................................................................... 45
A.4.4 Roller shutter and lifting doors.......................................................................................................... 45
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A.4.5
A.5
A.5.2
A.6
A.7
A.7.1
A.7.2
Automatic doors.................................................................................................................................. 45
Manual release and manual control .................................................................................................. 46
Location of switch/pushbutton.......................................................................................................... 46
Interconnecting cables ....................................................................................................................... 46
Guidance on competence, responsibilities, and services for individual
installations in individual buildings. ................................................................................................. 46
Planning ............................................................................................................................................... 46
Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 46
Annex B (informative) Recommendations for installation and fixing ......................................................... 47

Annex C (informative) Recommendations for verification and commissioning ........................................ 48
Annex D (informative) Installation compliance report form ......................................................................... 49
Annex E (informative) Routine inspection report form................................................................................. 51
Annex F (normative) Type test report and list of approved elements ........................................................ 52
F.1
Test report............................................................................................................................................ 52
F.2
List of approved elements.................................................................................................................. 52
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
Products Directive (89/106/EEC)........................................................................................................ 53
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 58
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Foreword
This document (prEN 14637:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 "Doors,
windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling", the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This Standard has been prepared under a mandate M/101 Doors shutters, gates and related building
hardware given to CEN by the European Commission and European Free Trade Association, and
supports essential requirements of the EU Construction Product Directive (89/106/EEC).
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Introduction
The purpose of an electrically controlled hold-open system is to reliably hold open and release selfclosing fire/smoke control door assemblies at the earliest practicable moment, in the event of fire, but
not to generate an alarm signal. In this regard the required function of the fire detectors is different to
the normal usage of fire detectors in fire detection and fire alarm systems. In the case of hold-open
systems according to this standard, the primary objective is to release a door reliably and any
incidence of false alarms is of secondary importance. Whereas in the case of fire detection and fire
alarm systems the incidence of false alarms has to be kept to the absolute minimum. (See 6.1.1 and
6.1.2.).
This European Standard is drafted on the basis of essential system functions and elements which are
provided on all electrically controlled hold-open systems and which comprises hold-open device(s),
control unit, power supply unit, and fire detector(s). Options with requirements for additional system
functions and elements may be also be provided, such as indicating devices, interconnecting cables,
door position switches, interfaces with other systems, local manual controls, battery back-up, etc,.
It is intended that the options may be used for specific applications. The optional function(s) and
elements are included as a separate entity, with its own set of associated requirements, in order to
permit electrically controlled hold-open systems with many different combinations of functions to
comply with this standard. Where an option is taken, corresponding requirements are included.
Other functions associated with electrically controlled hold-open systems may also be provided, even
if not specified in this standard.
The performance tests incorporated in this standard are considered to be reproducible and, as such,
will provide a consistent and objective assessment of the performance of these hold-open systems.
Power supply unit

D
Fire/Smoke detector
A
Control unit
B
Hold-open device
C
Figure 1 Basic system elements with essential functions
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Power supply unit

D
Stand by power supply
D
Interface
Remote manual control (s)

E
Hold-open device (s)

C
Fire/Smoke detector (s)

A
Fire/Smoke detector
A
Other systems e.g control

equipment of a fire detection
and fire alarm system
Control unit
B
Door position sensor (s)

G
Remote indicating devices (s)
H
Remote manual reset
F
Figure 2 Typical system with additional functions and elements
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Door in hold-open position (smoke/fire compartment open)
Smoke/fire detection
signal
Manual
control
signal
Manual
release
Control
unit
Fail Safe Operation

In case of failure of
component, element system,
mains power
or wiring
Release of hold-open
device
Door released (smoke/fire compartment open)
Closing
device
Door closed (smoke/firecompartment closed)
Figure 3 Logic diagram for modes of operation of an electrically controlled hold-open

system
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Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements, methods of test and performance criteria against
which the compatibility of elements and their performance can be assessed when used in
combination to form an electrically controlled hold-open system. It also specifies requirements for the
integrity of such hold-open systems when connected to fire detection and fire alarm systems or other
systems, including the signal exchange and technical data for interfaces.
This European Standard provides requirements for the application of electrically controlled hold-open
systems used for fire/smoke doors in buildings, where such doors are required to be self-closing. It
covers planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of hold-open systems,
intended for the protection of life and/or the protection of property. This may also include hold-open
systems, or elements of the hold-open system, that are self-contained in a single enclosure.
Electrically controlled hold-open systems manufactured, installed and serviced in accordance with this
European Standard are recommended for use wherever there is a requirement for reliable hold-open
and release of an individual self-closing fire/ smoke door assembly in the case of fire.
This European Standard does not cover design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of
building fire detection and fire alarm systems (covered by EN 54-14) but does cover the connection of
hold-open systems according to this standard to building fire detection and fire alarm systems, under
certain prescribed conditions.
This European standard does not cover the requirements of performance characteristics and
operational environment conditions of particular elements of a hold-open system, where these
requirements are already covered by European specifications, and which include appropriate test
methods to assure reproducible test results for the product conformity assessment.
This European standard does not cover electrically controlled systems used for smoke venting
purposes or systems that allow the door to remain open under fault conditions (i.e. not fail-safe).
Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
EN 54-1: 1996, Fire detection and fire alarm systems Introduction
EN 54-2: 1997, Fire detection and fire alarm systems Control and indicating equipment
EN 54-4: 1997, Fire detection and fire alarm systems Power supply equipment
EN 54-5: 2000, Fire detection and fire alarm systems Heat detectors Point detectors
EN 54-7: 2000 Fire detection and fire alarm systems Smoke detectors Point detectors using
scattered light, transmitted light or ionisation
EN 54-14:2001, Fire detection and fire alarm systems Guidelines for planning, design, installation,
commissioning, use and maintenance
EN 1155: 1997+A1: 2002, Building hardware Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing
doors
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EN 1154: 1996+A1: :2002, Building hardware Controlled door closing devices

EN 1634-1: 2000, Fire testing of door and shutter assemblies Part 1: Fire doors and shutters
EN 1634-3: 2001, Fire testing of door and shutter assemblies Part 3: Smoke control doors
EN 1670: 1998, Building hardware Corrosion resistance Requirements and test methods
prEN 12650-1, Building hardware Powered pedestrian doors Product requirements and test
methods
prEN 12650-2, Building hardware Safety requirements for powered pedestrian doors
EN 50081-1: 1993-3, Electromagnetic compatibility Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residential, commercial and light industry
EN 50130-4: 1995/ A1: 1998, Alarm systems, Electromagnetic compatibility Product family
standard: Immunity Requirements for components of fire, intruder and social alarm systems
EN 60068-1: 1988/ A1: 1992 Environmental testing Part 1: General and guidance (sixth edition)
EN 60068-2-1: 1993/ A1: 1992 Environmental testing Part 2: Tests Tests A: Cold (fifth edition)
EN 60068-2-2: 1993, Basic environmental testing procedures Part 2: Tests Tests B: Dry heat
EN 60068-2-6: 1995/ Corr.: 1995, Environmental testing Part 2: Tests Test Fc: Vibration,
sinusoidal (sixth edition)
EN 60068-2-30: 1999, Basic environmental testing procedures Part 2: Tests Test Db and
guidance: Damp heat, cyclic (12 + 12 hour cycle)
EN 60335-1:
requirements
2001, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 1: General
EN 60669-1: 1999, Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations
Part 1: Generalrequirements
EN 60947-5-2: 2000, Low voltage switchgear and control gear Part 5-2: Control circuit devices and
switching elements Proximity switches
EN 60947-5-3: 2000, Low voltage switchgear and control gear Part 5-3: Requirements for proximity
devices with defined behaviour under fault conditions (PDF)
EN 60950: 1992, Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment
EN ISO/IEC 17025: 1999, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration
laboratories
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Terms and definitions
3.1
electrically controlled hold-open system (hold-open system)
combination of compatible elements which has the function to hold open self-closing fire/smoke
control doors, and, in the case of fire, to release these doors for self-closing, at the earliest practicable
moment. Hold-open systems according to this European standard are intended for the control of
individual door assemblies only
NOTE
A hold-open system consists at least of a fire detector, an electrically powered hold-open device, a
control unit and a power supply unit. All, or any of these elements could be in a common enclosure.
3.2
fire detector
element of the hold-open system which contains at least one sensor which constantly, or at frequent
intervals, monitors at least one suitable physical and/or chemical phenomenon associated with fire,
and that provides at least one corresponding signal to the control unit of the hold-open system
NOTE
Typical detectors include: EN 54-7 Point type smoke detectors, and EN 54-5 Heat sensitive detectors
point detectors .
3.3
control unit
element of the hold-open system that processes the signals emitted by the fire detector(s) and, in the
event of a certain threshold value relating to a characteristic fire parameter being exceeded, releases
electrically the connected hold-open device(s)
3.4
electrically powered hold-open device (Hold-open device)
element of the hold-open system that allows a self-closing fire/smoke control door to remain open at
either a pre set or chosen angle until electrically released
NOTE
Typical devices include: electro-magnets, solenoid valves and magnetic clutches.
3.5
power supply unit
element of the hold-open system which supplies power for the control unit, and for those elements fed
with power from the control unit
NOTE
sources).
The power supply unit may include multiple power supplies (e.g. electricity from mains and standby
3.6
fire detection and fire alarm system
system of elements in which signals from fire detectors are automatically evaluated in order to be
transformed into audible and/or visible signals to occupants of the building; parts of such a system
may provide a release signal (serving as a control unit) for connected hold-open devices
3.7
closing device
element of a fire/smoke control door assembly with the function of automatically returning a door to its
closed position by means of stored energy but without the use of any external power supply
NOTE
Typical devices include: EN 1154 and prEN 12650-1, as well as counterweight systems and spring
operated systems.
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3.8
manual control
element of a hold-open system used for the manual initiation of a release function. e.g. by means of a
switch or pushbutton
3.9
manual release
action of manually pulling a door from its held position so that the door will continue to the closed
position under the control of the closing device
3.10
manual reset
element of a hold-open system used for the manual initiation of a resetting function
3.11
automatic reset
function of a fire detector to automatically reinstate its functional capability after the cessation of the
conditions which caused the response
3.12
detector zone
group of fire detectors for which a separate indicator for signals and alarms is provided on the
indicator board
NOTE
The detector zone may also consist of just one detector.
3.13
presence sensor (electro-sensitive protective equipment)
device designed to detect the presence of stationary objects or persons and give a signal to a control
system
3.14
fail-safe
design of an electrically controlled hold-open system such that the failure of one or more elements
(with the exception of manual control pushbuttons or switches) and/or defined components of the
hold-open system results in the releasing of the door from its held position
NOTE
The failure of a manual control pushbutton or switch has no influence on the effective release of the
door under the condition of fire/smoke detection.
3.15
indicator
device which can change its state to give information (e.g. a light-emitting diode or another
component offering comparable reliability)
3.16
door
spatial closing assembly comprising fixed and moving elements allowing access or passage. (e.g.
swing doors, sliding doors, hatches, gates, roller shutters, lifting doors etc)
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Classification
4.1
Coding system
For the purpose of this European Standard, hold-open systems shall be classified according to the
following coding system as described in 4.2 to 4. 7.
4.2
Category of use (first digit)
Only one category of use is identified:
Grade 3:
High frequency of use by public and others with little incentive to exercise care, i.e.
where there is some chance of misuse.
EXAMPLES Doors within factories, office buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools and other buildings
which provide access to designated areas and which are used by the public and others frequently
carrying or moving bulky objects.
4.3
Durability (second digit)
Six grades of durability are identified, based on the hold-open element of the system:
Grade 0:
500 test cycles;
Grade 1:
2,500 test cycles;
Grade 3:
10,000 test cycles;
Grade 5 :
50,000 test cycles;
Grade 6 : 100,000 test cycles;
Grade 7 : 200,000 test cycles.
4.4
Door type (third digit):
Five grades of door types and therefore different hold-open systems are identified:
Grade 1:
Swing doors;
Grade 2:
Sliding doors;
Grade 3:
Roller shutter and lifting doors;
Grade 4:
Automatic swing doors;
Grade 5:
Automatic sliding doors.
NOTE
4.5
Where a hold-open system is suitable for use with different door types they all shall be identified.
Suitability for use on fire/smoke door assemblies (fourth digit):
Only one grade of suitability for fire/smoke door assemblies is identified:
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4.6
Grade 1:
Suitable for use on fire/smoke door assemblies, subject to satisfactory assessment
of the contribution of the door/frame fixed elements of the hold-open system to the fire resistance
of specified fire/smoke door assemblies. Such assessment is beyond the scope of this European
Standard (see EN 1634).
Safety (fifth digit):
All hold-open systems are required to satisfy the essential requirement of safety in use. Therefore
only one grade is identified :
4.7
Grade 1:
All hold-open systems have a critical safety function, therefore only the top grade is
identified for the purposes of this standard.
Corrosion resistance (sixth digit):
Three grades of corrosion resistance are identified according to EN 1670:
Grade 2:
moderate resistance;
Grade 3:
high resistance;
Grade 4:
very high resistance.
4.8
Example of classification:
EXAMPLE
3
1/2
This denotes an electrically controlled hold-open system complying with grade 3 category of use,
tested for 50 000 cycles, applicable for use on swing doors and sliding doors, suitable for use on
fire/smoke door assemblies, with safety grade 1 and with high corrosion resistance.
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5.1
Requirements and test methods for elements of a hold-open system

General
This clause specifies requirements, performance characteristics and operational environment

conditions for the different elements of hold-open systems installed in buildings, including appropriate
test methods that assure reproducible test results for the conformity assessment of the hold-open
system. Some hold-open system elements are already fully or partly specified in product standards as
EN 1155 (hold-open devices), EN 54-7 (smoke detectors), EN 54-4 (power supply units), etc. This
clause indicates restrictions and additional requirements wherever reference is made to existing
standards. This may also include hold-open systems or elements of a hold-open system, that are selfcontained in a single enclosure.
Where elements of a hold-open system are self-contained in a single enclosure the requirements for
the element with the lowest environmental requirements may be applied also to the other elements of
the complete assembly. However, the requirements of 6.8 shall be the minimum level to be applied.
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5.2
Fire detectors
5.2.1
Smoke detectors
Smoke detectors shall correspond to the requirements specified in EN 54-7, but with the following
exception:a)
For all smoke detectors incorporated in a hold open system, or in an assembly group of the holdopen system which are self-contained in a single enclosure and are installed on the door lintel,
the directional dependence test of 5.3 of EN 54-7 shall be applied only in the orientations
permitted by the design of the detector assembly.
b)
For optical smoke detectors incorporated in a hold open system, or in an assembly group of the
hold-open system, which are self-contained in a single enclosure, the requirement of 4.7 of EN
54-7 may be varied to additionally allow for one test opening of max. 2.5 mm (to allow manual
testing of the detector).
Where such smoke detectors do not comply fully with the requirements of EN 54-7, they shall not be
marked as complying with EN 54-7, and shall not be used other than in the enclosure for which they
are designed.
In the case of smoke detectors containing radioactive materials, compliance with the relevant national
requirements for radiation protection must also be ensured.
5.2.2
Heat detectors
Heat detectors shall correspond to the requirements specified in EN 54-5, class A1.
In the case of high ambient temperatures, other classes of EN 54-5 may be selected.
5.2.3
Resetting the detectors
After a detector has responded, it shall be possible to reinstate (reset) its functional capability by
simple means and without special tools.
Two methods of resetting fire detectors are identified:
method 1: Automatic reset ;
method 2: Manual reset.
In the case of fire detectors or hold-open systems containing both method 1 and method 2 resetting
options, provisions shall be made to protect the relevant element of the system from negligent or
accidental alteration and also against interference by unauthorised persons.
Access level 2 according to Annex A of EN 54-2 shall be applicable.
5.3
5.3.1
Power supply units

For all power supply units
A power supply unit according to this European Standard shall be capable of supplying electrical
energy to all elements of the hold-open system which may be connected. The installation instructions
of the hold-open system shall clearly define the maximum load to be connected.
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Power supply units shall comply with the requirements of 6.1, 6.2.1 to 6.2.5 inclusive, 6.3, and clause
7 of EN 54-4.
Separate power supply units not incorporated with other elements of the hold-open system in a single
enclosure shall additionally comply with the requirements of clause 8 b), c), and d) of EN 54-4.
Compliance tests shall be conducted according to 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3 b), 9.2 and 9.4 to 9.15 of EN 544 (all tests with reference to batteries shall be omitted).
In case of power supply units being part of a single enclosure with other elements of the hold-open
system, the environmental tests shall be carried out together with all the other elements, considering
also the environmental tests which may be applicable to those elements.
The correct operation of power supply shall be shown by a light emitting green indicator, complying
with the requirements of 12.7.1 of EN 54-2.
5.3.2
For power supply units with stand-by parallel operation
5.3.2.1
General
In certain cases, presence sensors (for monitoring the closing range, e.g. photoelectric cells, contact
strips, light barriers) are required in order to comply with accident prevention/health and safety
regulations, requirements specified in guidelines of rail-bound conveyor systems, or other regulations.
In such cases, the power supply unit must be provided, for the purpose of bridging power failures,
with a second power source either in form of maintenance-free batteries for fire detection and fire
alarm systems or in form of being connected to an emergency generator unit.
5.3.2.2
Additional requirements for power supply units with back-up batteries
Power supply units with back-up batteries shall comply with the requirements specified in EN 54-4
and 15.12 of EN 54-2 (Mains voltage dips and interruptions).
In the case of hold-open systems that include presence sensors to monitor the closing range, the
battery capacity shall be sufficient in order to guarantee operation of the presence sensors for a
further 30 minutes after closing.
5.3.2.3
Additional requirements for power supply units connected to an emergency
generator unit
If the mains power supply system is supported by a local stand-by power source (e.g. an emergency
generator unit), this stand-by power supply unit shall be capable of maintaining normal operations for
1 hour in the event of a mains power failure.
5.4
5.4.1
Control units
General
A control unit according to this European Standard shall release (de-energise) the connected holdopen device(s) reliably (fail-safe) and without delay in the event of alarm (fire alarm), fault (wire break,
short circuit, mains power failure) or manual control. A delayed release is only permitted in the case of
those hold-open systems where the closing range of the fire/smoke door is monitored by presence
sensors. (see 5.3.2.1).
After the control unit has responded, it shall be possible to reinstate its functional capability by simple
means and without special tools. Automatic reinstatement is acceptable.
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Any software incorporated shall conform with the relevant requirements of 13.1 to 13.4 and 13.6 of
EN 54-2.
For control units, environmental and functional tests are only carried out as part of the overall holdopen system test.
5.4.2
Control units in stand-alone hold-open systems (single-line system)
Control units which only serve to monitor few fire/smoke doors may be integrated in the fire detector,
in the power supply unit, in the hold-open device or with all or some of these elements in a selfcontained single enclosure. Such a single-line system consists of just one detector zone.
The initiation by the detector zone shall be shown by a light emitting red indicator, complying with the
requirements of 12.7.1 and 12.7.2 of EN 54-2.
For control units being integrated in the fire detector, or the power supply unit, or being part of a single
enclosure, only one indicator is mandatory. The indicator may be of the type switching from green to
red light to serve the requirements of indicating both correct operation, and alarm status.
5.4.3
Control units in fire alarm systems (multi-zone system)
If a fire detection and fire alarm system is installed in the building, some components of this system
may be used to provide the control unit function of hold-open systems to this standard, under the
following conditions:a)
the fire detection and fire alarm system shall correspond to the relevant parts of EN 54;
b)
In microprocessor-controlled fire detection and fire alarm systems, the failure of a processor shall
be treated as a fault;
c)
The hold-open devices shall be capable of being manually controlled from the initiation
equipment of the fire detection and fire alarm system (pushbuttons, switches).
5.5
5.5.1
Hold-open devices
General
A hold-open device shall release within 3 s after receiving the release signal from the control unit, to
allow the fire/smoke door to close from any open position under the control of the door closing device.
Each hold-open device of a hold-open system must also be capable of being released manually,
without adversely affecting the functional capabilities of the control unit.
The closing operation of the fire/smoke door, once initiated, may only be interrupted for reasons of
personnel protection, and, in the case of doors in rail-bound conveyor systems, where objects may
still be in the closing range of the door.
The closing operation shall continue automatically from any open position once the closing range is
cleared.
Hold-open devices shall be designed for rated supply voltage of 24 V direct current. All performance
requirements shall be verified at 85 % and 110 % of rated supply voltage.
NOTE
Hold-open devices operated on other supply voltages are permitted subject to local regulations and
approval. Attention is drawn to additional safety measures that may be necessary when higher voltages are used.
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Hold-open devices which contain electronic elements (e.g. diodes, semiconductors, integrated circuits
etc.) shall fulfil the requirements of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of EN 50081-1 for emission
and
EN 50130-4 for immunity. In the absence of detailed specifications, compliance with this requirement
may be verified by the overall EMC hold-open system test.
5.5.2
Hold open devices for swing doors
Hold open devices for swing doors, either with the hold-open mechanism incorporated in a door
closer or separately mounted (e.g. holding magnets), shall, as a minimum, comply with the
requirements of EN 1155, corrosion grade 2.
Durability requirements are contained within EN 1155.
5.5.3
5.5.3.1
Hold-open devices for sliding doors, lifting doors, industrial doors and roller shutters
General
The minimum and maximum holding forces which may occur in any position in which the door/shutter
can be held shall be specified by the manufacturer. Within these limits of holding force, the reliable
holding and release of the door/shutter shall be guaranteed. This shall be verified at rated supply
voltage 15 % and rated supply voltage +10 %. The initial type-test shall normally be performed on a
typical door/shutter. In the case of exceptionally large or heavy doors, the maximum test door mass
may be simulated by attaching weights to the typical door/shutter.
NOTE
Proper testing of this requirement in each case may only be possible on site, after the door/shutter is
installed. In this case the building authority responsible for the final approval of construction work shall testify
compliance with this requirement.
In the event of failure of the electric power supply, electrically operated doors/shutters shall reliably be
closed by stored mechanical energy.
If a holding-magnet is used as hold-open device, its holding force is recommended to be above 120 N
at 85 % supply voltage and the release function of the holding magnets shall be manually controlled
by an accessible clearly identified push button (see 5.2.6 of EN 1155, second paragraph).
Where sliding doors are opened by automatic mechanisms, the requirements of 5.5.4, paragraphs 2
to 4 shall apply.
5.5.3.2
Durability
In the case of holding magnets being used as hold-open devices (e.g. for sliding doors) these
magnets shall comply with the requirements for separate hold-open devices specified in EN 1155,
with the exception that the durability test of 5.2.4. of EN 1155 may only be related to the durability
classification under 4.3 for the hold-open system claimed by the manufacturer. However, such
magnets shall not be marked as EN 1155 compliant.
NOTE
In the absence of a specific product standard covering hold-open devices for sliding doors, EN 1155
is referenced. Sliding doors are not envisaged to have a high frequency of operation and therefore the durability
test is related to the durability classification of the complete hold-open system.
Where elements other than holding magnets are used as hold-open devices, an appropriate testing
plan shall be agreed between the test authority and the manufacturer.
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5.5.4
Automatic door operators
Automatic door operators shall comply with the requirements of prEN 12650-1 (Powered pedestrian
doors) including the additional requirements of 5.8 of prEN 12650-1.
In the event of failure of the electrical power supply, a fire/smoke door controlled by an automatic door
operator used as an element of a hold-open system to this European Standard, shall close by stored
mechanical energy provided by the automatic door operator or by separate means.
In the event of fire or fault, the actuation of the door leaf for automatic opening by means of electrosensitive protective equipment or automatic activators and any hold-open and delayed closing
function of an automatic door operator shall be switched off (fail-safe operation).
To reinstate these functions only local manual reset is permitted.
In the event of fire or fault any electric strike(s) fitted shall also be switched off and shall be of the type
that reverts to the latched state when power is removed.
NOTE
This requirement only applies where the engagement of the lock is necessary for the fire/smoke
performance of the door assembly.
Drive systems for powered pedestrian fire/smoke door assemblies (automatic door operators) shall
not impair the essential fire protection function and/or smoke control property of the door assembly.
For this reason drive systems for those doors, including any hold-open and/or delayed closing
function, shall have been incorporated in a door assembly that has satisfied the appropriate criteria of
a fire test. The test shall have been on a full sized door assembly in accordance with EN 1634-1 or
when relevant, in accordance with EN 1634-3.
Installation and cabling details shall be part of the test report of the initial type test of the complete
door assembly and have to be followed strictly.
Durability requirements are contained within prEN 12650.
5.5.5
Low energy/Power assisted swing door operators
These devices shall comply with the relevant requirements of prEN 12650-1 and prEN 12650-2. In
situations where these devices incorporate a hold-open mechanism, a delayed closing function with a
delay time of more than 30 s and/or are installed in connection with electro-sensitive protective
equipment or automatic activators for actuation of the door leaf, the requirements of 5.5.4 of this
European standard shall apply.
For all other low energy/power assisted operators the power assisted opening function of these
devices shall not be switched off in the event of fire, in order to facilitate egress for the occupants of
the building, for as long as possible. For this reason, those devices are not considered as elements of
a hold-open system and their installation instructions must clearly define the exclusion of the use of
any electro-sensitive protective equipment and/or automatic activator.
Durability requirements are contained within prEN 12650.
5.5.6
Free swing door closers
Free swing door closers shall comply with the requirements of EN 1155.
Durability grade 8 (500,000 cycles) according to EN 1155.
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5.6
Auxiliary equipment
5.6.1
Manual control pushbuttons and switches
Manual control is mandatory for all doors except swing doors with release moments less than 120
Nm.
Manual control pushbuttons and/or switches shall comply with the requirements of EN 60669-1 and
shall be correctly rated for their electrical function in the hold-open system.
Any manual control pushbuttons shall be of the positive break type, thus opening a circuit to release
the door from the held position.
Manual control pushbuttons and/or switches shall be readily visible and shall be coloured red to avoid
confusion with other switches. The operating area shall be at least 40 mm by 40 mm and shall be
marked clearly with its function.
The housing of the manual control device shall carry the inscription: Door Hold-open ON/OFF in
the case of a switch being used, and Door release in the case of a pushbutton. Instead of Door, a
more exact designation - e.g. Shutter Door - may be used. If a switch and a pushbutton are used,
only the pushbutton is required to be coloured red and to carry an inscription.
In the case of holding magnets being used as hold-open devices, having a manual control
pushbutton/switch incorporated, that pushbutton/switch and its operating area may be of a smaller
size. In such cases, the holding magnets being used shall be provided with a separately fixed label
carrying the inscription Door release.
The door shall be released by a momentary operation (

continuous closing under the control of the closing device. It shall not be possible to interrupt the
closing operation by further pressing of the pushbutton, or in the case of a switch being used, by
switching on the power again.
Durability requirements are contained within EN 60669-1.
5.6.2
Electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE)
Electro-sensitive protective equipment shall comply with the requirements of EN 60947-5-2 and EN
60947-5-3.
The supply lines to the ESPE (light barriers, photoelectric cells, contact strips) shall be monitored for
wire breakage, malfunctions and short circuit conditions. Such a fault shall be indicated by a visual
and an audible alarm, and shall not inhibit the release of the hold-open device.
If the closing range of a door/shutter is monitored with the aid of a light barrier or a photoelectric cell,
this device shall, under the condition of supply voltage fluctuations of +10 % and 15 %, meet the
following requirements:
a)
The light barrier or photoelectric cell shall be so immune to smoke that, in a fire-sensitivity test as
per EN 54-7, it is not classified in respect of any of the test fires from TF2 to TF 5
b)
The device under test shall be installed at the height of the reference measuring devices. The
distance between the transmitter and the receiver or the transmitter-/receiver unit and the
reflector in this test shall be 10 m.
NOTE
On request, light barriers and photoelectric cells may also be tested at shorter distance for a
restricted application.
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c)
Continuous blocking (more than 120 s) of the closing range monitored by a light barrier or
photoelectric cell shall be indicated as a fault.
Durability aspects are contained within EN 60947-5-2.
5.6.3
Door position sensors (optional)
5.6.3.1
General
If incorporated, door position sensors shall comply with their relevant product standards, and be
electrically rated according to their function in the hold-open system.
5.6.3.2
Durability
Door position sensors for use in the closed position on swing doors shall be proven for 500,000 cycles
as part of the hold-open system.
Door position sensors for use in the open (hold-open) position on swing doors shall be proven for
50,000 cycles, as part of the hold-open system.
Door position sensors for use on other doors shall be proven for durability according to the relevant
grade of 4.3, as part of the hold-open system.
5.6.4
Remote indicating devices (optional)
Remote indicating devices shall comply with the relevant requirements of EN 60 950.
Connecting wiring shall be monitored for both short circuit and open circuit conditions.
5.6.5
Remote manual reset (optional)
The manual reset switch or pushbutton may be part of any element of the hold-open system or may
even be installed separately. It shall be clearly identified by the marking RESET and shall be
installed within 2 m of the controlled door.
Requirements for the hold-open system
6.1
Design and performance
6.1.1 An electrically controlled hold-open system according to this European Standard shall be
designed to hold open and reliably release a self-closing door assembly at the earliest practicable
moment, in the event of fire, with the maximum and with the minimum number of elements connected,
claimed by the manufacturer.
designed not to generate a fire alarm signal for the building.
NOTE
Local indication (visual and/or audible) is permitted.
6.1.3 A door held open by an electrically controlled hold-open system according to this European
Standard shall be able to be released by manual release and/or manual control methods (see 3.8 and
3.9).
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6.1.4 Any features incorporated in an electrically controlled hold-open system according to this
European Standard, for example monitoring functions, shall not reduce the overall safety performance
of the hold-open system.
NOTE
Compliance with this requirement may involve additional tests.
designed such that if the power supply falls to a level at which the correct operation of the hold-open
system can not be guaranteed, then the door shall be released for self-closing (see 7.4.3.6) .
designed such that, when in operation it shall reliably enable the held open door to be released on
receiving a signal from the relevant fire detector and shall be fail-safe in this case. Reliability and failsafe operation is assumed, when the system under test has successfully completed the theoretical
analysis described under 7.3, and the tests according to 7.4.2 to 7.4.11.
designed such that, when installed according to the manufacturers instructions, it does not impair the
overall fire/smoke performance of the door assembly. Any element of the hold-open system fixed to
the door or its frame shall have been incorporated in a door assembly that has satisfied the
appropriate criteria of a fire test. Such assessment is the scope of another European Standard (see
EN 1634).
NOTE
There are presently 3 parts of EN 1634 in different stages of availability: EN 1634-1, EN 1634-3 and
a working draft likely to become EN 1634-2.
6.1.8 All different elements of an electrically controlled hold-open system shall comply with the
relevant requirements of clause 5 and with the environmental requirements of 6.8.
designed such that following release, the initiated closing operation may only be interrupted for the
purpose of personnel protection by means of presence sensors. The closing operation shall continue
automatically from any open position once the closing range is cleared. If light barriers or
photoelectric cells are used to interrupt the closing cycle, their suitability is determined by compliance
with 5.6.2.
6.2
Product information
6.2.1
General
The supplier of the control unit of the hold-open system shall provide a list of all the approved
elements (with their specific technical data and limitations) that comprises the hold-open system and
shall also provide the product information according to 6.2.
6.2.2
For installation and maintenance
An electrically controlled hold open system to this European Standard shall be supplied with clear
detailed instructions for the installation, connection and maintenance of the complete system which
shall include at least the following :
a)
a description of the hold-open system;
b)
the power requirements;
c)
wiring and connection details;
d)
recommended cable parameters for each transmission path;
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e)
fuse ratings;
f)
rules for the positioning and installation of fire/smoke detectors;
g)
fixing instructions;
h)
maximum and minimum electrical ratings for each input and output;
i)
any limitations of use or application;
j)
operating instructions;
k)
maintenance information ;
l)
certificate of attestation of conformity;
m) periodic inspections required.

6.2.3
For initial hold-open system test
In addition to above documents required for installation and maintenance, the following
documentation shall be submitted to the testing authority:a)
a functional description of the hold-open system and each element;
b)
software documentation;
c)
layouts and drawings;
d)
circuit diagrams;
e)
parts lists;
f)
block diagrams.
6.3
Requirements not covered under clause 5
All hold-open system elements and its wire or wireless connections shall be compatible.
This compatibility includes the correct sizing of all element connection terminals in regard to the
maximum number of wires envisaged for connection, as well as the consideration of common wire
diameters used for installations. Any limitation shall be indicated within the wiring and connection
details as a part of the installation instructions.
Compliance is checked by design verification according to 7.4.2.
6.4
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
The electrically controlled hold-open system according to this European Standard shall be so
designed that when installed, there shall be no improper electromagnetic emission and the hold-open
system shall not be adversely effected by electromagnetic emission.
Therefore the hold-open system shall comply with the requirements of EN 50081-1 for emission and
EN 50130-4 for immunity.
Criteria A: No function of the hold-open system is influenced by the EMC tests;
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Criteria B: The hold-open system shall recognise any malfunction and may release the door for
self-closing. There shall be no permanent damage to any component of the hold-open system.
The minimum requirement for immunity of a hold-open system to this European Standard is Criteria
B.
Compliance is checked by the test method of 7.4.7.
6.5
Additional design requirements for connection of elements to fire alarm systems
Fire detectors which serve to monitor fire/smoke doors shall be grouped in detector zones such that,
in the event of an alarm or malfunction signal at the control and indicating panel, a distinction can be
made between fire detectors of the hold-open system and other fire detectors.
Fire detectors of hold-open systems shall only provide alarm signals to release the related fire door(s)
and shall not give any alarm or fault signals to transmission paths to control equipment of the building
fire detection and fire alarm system.
NOTE
Additional actuation of the hold-open devices by other fire detectors or fire detector zones is
permitted.
Hold-open devices shall not be fed by the power supply unit used for the fire detection and fire alarm
system. A separate power supply unit is necessary for these devices.
Compliance is checked by design verification according to 7.4.2.
6.6
Electrical safety
6.6.1 All elements of the hold-open system shall comply with the relevant requirements of EN
60335 where applicable, through the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
designed and constructed that, under all conditions of normal use and under a likely fault condition, it
protects against the risk of personal injury from electric shock and other hazards, including fire
originating in the equipment.
6.7
Durability
An electrically controlled hold-open system according to this European standard shall be designed to
hold open and reliably release a self-closing door assembly in accordance with the classification
under 4.3. claimed by the manufacturer. To achieve this durability it may be necessary to carry out
regular maintenance as specified by the manufacturer.
Durability tests for hold-open devices are covered by the relevant standards (see 5.5).
Special hold-open devices, not covered by 5.5, shall be tested within the durability test of the door
assembly. For these devices, a release test according to 7.4.3.5) shall be performed before and after
the relevant durability test of the door assembly.
Durability of auxiliary equipment is covered by the relevant standards (see 5.6).
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6.8
6.8.1
Environmental behaviour
Dry heat
An electrically controlled hold-open system according to this European Standard shall be able to
function correctly at high ambient temperatures, which may occur for short periods in the anticipated
service environment.
Compliance is checked by the test methods of 7.4.8.1 and 7.4.8.2.
6.8.2
Cold
function correctly at low ambient temperatures, which may occur for short periods in the anticipated
service environment.
Compliance is checked by the test methods of 7.4.8.1 and 7.4.8.3.
6.8.3
Damp heat cyclic
function correctly in an environment of high relative humidity.
Compliance is checked by the test methods of 7.4.8.1and 7.4.8.4.
6.8.4
Corrosion
withstand the long term effects of a corrosive environment in accordance with the classification under
4.7 claimed by the manufacturer, without affecting its ability to release.
NOTE
This requirement is to verify the correct functioning of the release components only; no evaluation of
surface finish or appearance is required.
6.8.5
Vibration
An electrically controlled hold-open system according to this European Standard shall demonstrate its
immunity to vibration and its ability to withstand the long term effects of vibration at levels considered
appropriate to the normal service environment.
Compliance is checked by the test methods of 7.4.10 and 7.4.11.
6.9
Supply voltage variations
function correctly over the anticipated range of supply voltage conditions.
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7.1
System tests
General
The combination of all different elements making up the hold-open system to be tested shall be
determined by the testing authority in discussion with the manufacturer. This may involve examination
of the function of the various elements involved (theoretical analysis, see 7.3), and pre-testing of
certain attributes in order to determine the most appropriate test samples to represent the hold-open
system.
Two test sample systems shall be used for testing to this European Standard :
Test sample system A: maximum of elements within the hold-open system according to the
applicant;
Test sample system B: minimum of elements within the hold-open system according to the
applicant.
If different types of certain elements are suitable of being used within the hold-open system (e.g.
smoke detectors and/or heat detectors, electro-hydraulic hold-open devices and/or holding magnets
etc.), provisions shall be made to connect those elements alternatively to the test sample systems in
order to cover all possible variations of the hold-open system within the tests of 7.4.
Failure of any one test of sample systems A or B constitutes failure of the entire test.
Throughout these tests, the following tolerances on values shall apply, unless otherwise stated :
mass expressed in kilograms
(kg) 2 %
length expressed in millimetres
(mm)
force expressed in newtons
(N) 2 %
time expressed in seconds
(s) 5 %
temperature expressed in degrees Celsius
(C) 2 C
current expressed in amperes
(A) 2 %
electrical resistance expressed in ohms
( 2 %
voltage expressed in volts
(V) 2 %
2%
Verify that all the product information required by 6.2 is available. The documents shall be presented
in the official language (or languages) of the Member State of the EU in which the testing authority is
located, unless the testing authority accepts otherwise.
7.2
Test apparatus
Instruments with an accuracy of 1.5 % of measured values, or better, shall be used for measurements
in accordance with these tests.
All elements and components of the hold-open system with the exception of the hold-open device(s)
shall be fixed on a suitable board and presented to the testing authority by the applicant. Both the
maximum and the minimum number of elements possible shall be represented. For sample system A
the maximum number of elements with the maximum length of interconnecting cable and minimum
sectional (conductor) area of the cables according to the installation instructions of the manufacturer
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shall be presented for test. For sample system B the minimum number of elements with the minimum
length of interconnecting cable and maximum sectional (conductor) area of the cables according to
the installation instructions of the manufacturer shall be presented for test.
The relevant hold-open device(s) shall be either fixed on a test door with the appropriate closing
device fitted (door may be of a smaller size), or the forces which are normally applied to the hold-open
device shall be simulated (e.g. closing moment of the maximum and the minimum possible size of a
door closer, simulated by tension springs, pull weights or other means).
The voltage drop

recommended by the manufacturer may be simulated by reducing the voltage supply to the element
accordingly.
The following formula shall be used:
U = U1 U2 =
2 1 P
Q U
Where :
= rated voltage (in volts);
U1 = voltage at start of cable;

U2 = voltage at end of cable;
l
= length of cable (in metres);
= power (in watts);
= conductance of cable material (in m/ mm ) . e.g. Cu = 56; Al = 35;
= conductor area ( in mm ).
7.3
7.3.1
Theoretical analysis
General
To assess the compatibility or connectability, a theoretical analysis shall be undertaken for each type
of transmission path and the result shall indicate whether a full functional test is necessary as
described in 7.3.3. The compatibility or connectability of each element shall be assessed in the
specified hold-open system configuration(s).
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Immunity tests shall only be carried out if the theoretical analysis
clearly indicates that they are necessary. Both emission and immunity testing is not necessary if each
individual element complies with the EMC requirements included in the relevant product standard and
the same cable and its termination requirements specified by the relevant manufacturer is used.
The detailed test set up and procedures shall be specified as a result of consultation between the
testing authority and the applicant and for each individual case shall take into account the results of
the theoretical analysis.
Following the theoretical analysis, an appropriate performance test programme shall be carried out,
according to the relevant parts of 7.4, to ensure that all requirements of clauses 5 and 6 are
satisfactorily proven.
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The test results shall be given in accordance with annex F.

7.3.2
7.3.2.1
Procedure
General
The theoretical analysis should commence with a review of the hold-open system configurations
specified by the applicant. The objective of the review is to understand the most onerous
configurations and analyse their performance. A structured approach should then be followed which
analyses at least the following characteristics :
mechanical connections :
power supply ;
data exchange ;
functionality ;
EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility)
As far as possible, the analysis should be undertaken in the order stated, however environmental
compatibility should be considered throughout the analysis process and additional analysis may be
considered necessary.
7.3.2.2
a)
List of Characteristics
Mechanical connections
Are the mechanical arrangements for the termination of the transmission path and its connection
to the elements compatible with the cable and any accessories specified for the transmission
path?
b)
Voltage range
Is the maximum voltage provided by the power supply under all load conditions less than or
equal to the maximum specified voltage of the powered elements?
Is the minimum voltage provided by the power supply under all load conditions more than the
minimum voltage of powered elements taking into account the effects of voltage drops within
transmission paths?
c)
Current
Is the current available from the power supply circuit adequate to meet the maximum demands
and are appropriate measures taken to limit the current that can flow throughout the circuit to a
safe level?
d)
Supply characteristics
Are the elements able to function correctly with the supplied power, i.e. will they operate with the
power supply's worst case characteristics of output frequency, modulation, distortion and phase
angle?
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e)
Tolerances
Will the elements operate satisfactorily when they are subjected to worst case tolerances of the
power supply?
These tolerances should take into account at least the likely effect of environmental temperature
and input voltage variations.
f)
Fault performance
If a short circuit fault occurs on a transmission path used for power distribution, will this be
handled in an acceptable manner; e.g. are appropriate current limiting components provided to
prevent unacceptable losses of power during conditions of current overload?
7.3.2.3
Data exchange
All active elements connected to transmission paths rely on data being received or transmitted to
perform their functions. The data may be exchanged on the same transmission path as the power
supply or may be exchanged via a separate transmission path. The analysis, however, should follow
the same method in both cases.
7.3.2.4
Transmission characteristics
Are the electrical characteristics of the transmission signals compatible with the requirements for the
successful reception of the data by other elements on the transmission path? At least, the following
characteristics should be analysed:
a)
Voltage range
Is the maximum transmitted signal voltage under all normal load conditions less than or equal to
the maximum specified voltage of the receiving elements?
Is the minimum transmitted signal voltage under all normal load conditions greater than that
specified for the receiving elements taking into account the effects of voltage drops within
transmission paths?
b)
Current
Is the signal current flowing as a result of the operation of the transmitting element adequate to
meet the demands of the receiving elements?
Are adequate signal current limiting facilities provided to protect elements against over-current
conditions?
c)
Timing
Are the time related characteristics of the transmitted signals within the limits of those required by
the receiving elements?
d)
Distortion/phase angles
Are the impedance characteristics regarding distortion and phase angles specified for the
transmission path within the values specified for the receiving elements by the manufacturer
under all load conditions?
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e)
Tolerances
Will the receiving elements be able to successfully receive the data even under worst case
tolerances of the transmitted data and transmission path characteristics?
f)
Fault performance
If a fault, either open or short circuit occurs on a transmission path, will this be handled as
required in this standard?
7.3.2.5
Transmission protocol(s)
Is the data being exchanged between elements on the transmission path in a format, which permits all
elements to effectively transmit and/or receive relevant data?
Is there a protocol for each transmission path, which will permit all the elements on the transmission
path to exchange data and function as specified?
7.3.2.6
Functionality
All elements connected on a transmission path should have a defined functionality which is specified
in supporting documentation provided by the applicant.
7.3.2.7
Received data
Is the data received by the elements sufficient to permit them to perform as specified in the supporting
documentation?
7.3.2.8
Transmitted data
Is the data transmitted by the element sufficient to permit other elements on the same transmission
path to perform as specified in the supporting documentation?
7.3.3
Evaluation
After it has been shown that all parameters for the correct operation of all elements of the hold-open
system in combination are logically proven, and all evaluation criteria of 7.3.2.2 to 7.3.2.8 are fulfilled,
a statement can be made by the test authority, that the hold-open system can be expected to operate
with an acceptable degree of safety and reliability. Under these circumstances, testing according to
the relevant parts of 7.4 is not required.
Where functions and their effects on the performance of the hold-open system can not be shown by
this theoretical analysis, performance tests for these functions shall be carried out according to the
relevant parts of 7.4.
7.4
Test methods
7.4.1
General
Where a hold-open system contains elements that are already proven to EN 1155 or EN 54
standards, those elements shall nevertheless be subject to the specific requirements of this European
Standard.
Unless otherwise stated, all tests shall be performed after the test sample systems have been allowed
to stabilise in the standard climatic conditions for testing as described in EN 60068-1, as follows:
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atmospheric pressure :
(86 to 106) kPa
7.4.2
Design verification
Design requirements shall be verified according to 6.1, 6.3 and, where relevant, 6.5. Compliance is
checked by any of the following methods:
a)
visual inspection;
b)
theoretical analysis;
c)
evaluation of test reports available;
d)
operational/performance tests performed in addition to 7.4.3;
e)
measurement.
7.4.3
Performance tests
7.4.3.1
Determination of working conditions and supply parameters of the elements of the
hold-open system
The following tests shall be carried out in the order below.
7.4.3.2
Output voltage
Disconnect all system elements from the power supply unit. Switch on mains power supply.
Measure the output voltage of the power supply unit under the maximum/ minimum conditions of
mains power supply tolerances (230 VAC 10%).
NOTE Other voltages are permitted, by agreement between the manufacturer and customer.
Verify that the output voltage is always within the working limits specified for the elements
recommended for being connected to the hold-open system, considering also possible voltage
drop due to cable resistance.
7.4.3.3
Input voltage
Connect all elements to the power supply unit and switch on mains power supply.
Measure the input voltage at the terminals of connected hold-open device(s), fire/smoke
detector(s) and any Electro-sensitive protective equipment.
Test sample system A: Consider the maximum number of elements possible, each connected
with the maximum of cable length (see 7.2) by using cables with the minimum sectional area
recommended by the manufacturer.
Test sample system B: Consider the minimum number of elements possible, each connected
with the minimum of cable length (see 7.2) by using cables with the maximum sectional area
recommended by the manufacturer. If the maximum sectional area is not specified use cable type
2
1.5 mm .
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Verify that at the limits of power supply voltage according to 7.4.3.2, the input voltage is always
within the working limits specified for the specific element of the hold-open system.
Under the maximum and minimum conditions above, the value before failure of the relevant segment
shall be recorded (measured in Volts).
If applicable, verify that the release forces of the hold-open device for manual release are within the
specified limits.
7.4.3.4
Simulation of wire breakage and short-circuit conditions
Keep all elements connected to the power supply unit with mains power supply switched on.
For this test, either a serial resistor (0 ohms increasing to

ohms) shall be connected in the examined segment of the circuit (e.g. primary lead wire of detector).
This simulation shall be carried out with both the maximum and the minimum of elements specified by
the manufacturer.
Under the maximum and minimum conditions above, the value before failure of the relevant segment
shall be recorded (i.e. quiescent conditions before failure, measured in Ohms, Volts and Amperes).
Verify that, according to the product information supplied by the manufacturer, all the specific
elements of the hold-open system operate within their specified supply parameters and that the
complete hold-open system still functions in the case of receiving any release signal.
Verify that in each case the hold-open device(s) connected will be released within 3 s after initiation of
any release signal.
7.4.3.5
Release test
Check the interaction of all elements of the hold-open system with the initiation event being tested
both by simulation of the relevant fire parameter(s) of the detector(s) and by manual initiation. This
simulation shall be carried out under the maximum and minimum conditions of mains power supply
tolerances, with both the maximum and the minimum of elements specified by the manufacturer.
Verify that in each case the hold-open device(s) connected will be released within 3 s after
initiation of any release signal.
7.4.3.6
Voltage drop
With the hold-open device(s) fixed according 7.2, second paragraph and held in its (their) normal
holding position, reduce the output voltage at the power supply unit in steps of 1 Volt. At each voltage
step, initiate a release signal and measure the time to release. Re-engage the hold-open device and
continue with this procedure until the hold-open device(s) release as a result of the low supply
voltage.
Verify that for each voltage step the hold-open device(s) connected is/are released within 3 s after
initiation of the release signal.
NOTE
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7.4.4
Check of relay contacts of the control unit
If it is obvious from the product information supplied by the manufacturer, that the relay contact rating
of the control unit may be exceeded (e.g. caused by the electrical rating of the power supply unit),
additional means of protection shall be provided. If no additional protection is provided, then shortcircuit and load tests shall be performed on the relay contacts at the maximum current available from
the power supply.
This test shall be done with the minimum number of hold-open system elements connected, as
specified by the manufacturer.
7.4.5
Short-circuit test
Rated voltage shall be applied to the hold-open system and a short-circuit shall be produced at all
terminals of the hold-open system that are accessible during installation or normal usage.
Verify that no malfunction and no unacceptable load occurs to the hold-open system and that either
all connected hold-open devices will be released immediately, within 3 s, or after this short- circuit
test, in the case of receiving any release signal.
7.4.6
Electrical safety tests
Test the hold-open system in accordance with EN 60335, as appropriate.
Verify that the requirements of 6.6 are met.
7.4.7
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests
These tests shall be carried out on a hold-open system containing the maximum number of elements
recommended by the manufacturer.
Compliance with the EMC requirements of 6.4 above shall be checked in accordance with the
standards mentioned by carrying out preliminary testing and function testing. If testing of the complete
hold-open system is not reasonably practicable due to the size of the door assembly, the
manufacturer shall verify that all appropriate equipment sub-assemblies comply with 6.4 above and
are suitably installed and wired for the test to minimise disturbances and/or their effects.
During the EMC tests, the fire detector(s) shall be triggered. Verify that the requirements of 6.4 are
met.
7.4.8
7.4.8.1
Environmental tests
General
The hold-open system inclusive of all its elements, shall be installed in the climatic chamber using the
test apparatus as described in 7.2.
The hold-open system shall be connected to suitable supply and monitoring equipment with
characteristics as required by the manufacturers technical data.
All temperature tests consist of exposing the hold-open system to the specific temperature
condition(s) of the relevant test for sufficient time to allow temperature stability to be reached, and for
functional tests to be conducted. Free air conditions are to be simulated for heat-dissipating
specimens to allow for self heating effects.
The environmental tests shall be carried out in the order detailed below.
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7.4.8.2
Dry heat test
The test procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-2:1993. The tests with gradual changes in
temperature shall be used. Test Bd shall be used for heat-dissipating specimens and test Bb shall be
used for non heat-dissipating specimens.
Before the conditioning, subject the hold-open system to the release test of 7.4.3.5.
With the hold-open system energised, apply a conditioning temperature of 40 C for a duration of
16 h.
Monitor the hold-open system during the conditioning period to detect any change in status. During
the last half hour of the conditioning period, subject the hold-open system again to the release test of
7.4.3.5.
7.4.8.3
Cold test
The test procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-1:1993. The tests with gradual changes in
temperature shall be used. Test Ad shall be used for heat-dissipating specimens and test Ab shall be
used for non heat-dissipating specimens.
Before the conditioning, subject the hold-open system to the release test of 7.4.3.5).
With the hold-open system energised, apply a conditioning temperature of 5 C for a duration of
16 h.
7.4.3.5.
7.4.8.4
Damp heat, cyclic test
The test consists of exposing the hold-open system to cyclic temperature variations between 25 C
and 40 C with a relative humidity of 93 %. The rates of increase of temperature are such that
condensation should occur on the surface of the specimen.
The test procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-30:1999. The variant 1 test cycle and
controlled recovery conditions shall be used
Before the test, subject the hold-open system to the release test of 7.4.3.5).
With the hold-open system energised, apply a conditioning upper temperature of 40 C and carry
out 2 cycles.
7.4.3.5.
7.4.9
Corrosion test
The test consists of exposing the hold-open system to a neutral salt spray test according to EN 1670.
NOTE
Hold-open devices may be tested separately according to 7.3.4 and 7.3.5 of EN 1155.
Before the corrosion test, subject the hold-open system to the release test of 7.4.3.5, using the test
apparatus as described in 7.2.
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With the hold-open system energised, place it in the salt spray chamber in as assembled a state as
possible.
Subject the hold-open system to a neutral salt spray test in accordance with EN 1670 for the
grade of corrosion resistance claimed, corrosion grade 2, as a minimum.
After completion of the test and in a time of between 24 h and 48 h, reinstall the hold-open system
according to 7.2 and repeat the release test of 7.4.3.5.
7.4.10 Vibration test, sinusoidal (operational)
7.4.10.1
Test procedure
The test apparatus and the procedure shall be as described in IEC 60068-2-6:1995+Corr.:1995 test
Fc, and as described below.
The test shall be performed by using test sample system B according 7.1.
7.4.10.2
State of the hold-open system during conditioning
The elements of the hold-open system shall be mounted by its normal means of attachment and
connected to each other in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. If these instructions
describe more than one method of mounting then the method considered to be most unfavourable
shall be chosen for each test.
Rated voltage shall be supplied during the entire test.
The vibration shall be applied in each of three mutually perpendicular axes, in turn. Each element of
the hold-open system shall be mounted so that one of the three axes is perpendicular to its normal
mounting plane.
7.4.10.3
Conditioning
The following conditioning shall be applied:
Frequency range :
(10 to 150) Hz;
Acceleration amplitude :
1ms
Number of axes :
3;
Sweep rate :
1 octave min ;
Number of sweep cycles : 1 per axis.
(~ 0,1 gn);
No release or fault signal shall be given during the conditioning.

NOTE
The vibration operational and endurance test may be combined such that the test sample is
subjected to the operational test conditioning followed by endurance test conditioning in one axis before changing
to the next axis. Only one time the final release test needs to be made.
7.4.10.4
Measurements during conditioning
The hold-open system shall be monitored during the conditioning period to detect any release or fault
signals.
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7.4.10.5
Final release test
The final release test, as specified in 7.4.3.5, considering only the minimum number of elements
possible (as per test sample system B), is normally made after the vibration endurance test and only
need to be made here if the vibration operational test is conducted in isolation.
7.4.11 Vibration test, sinusoidal (endurance)
7.4.11.1
Test procedure
The test apparatus and the procedure shall be as described in IEC 60068-2-6:1995+Corr.:1995 test
Fc, and as described below.
The test shall be performed by using test sample system B according 7.1.
7.4.11.2
State of the hold-open system during conditioning
The elements of the system shall be mounted by its normal means of attachment in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions. If these instructions describe more than one method of mounting then
the method considered to be most unfavourable shall be chosen for each test.
Power shall not be supplied during this test.
The vibration shall be applied in each of three mutually perpendicular axes, in turn. Each element of
the hold-open system shall be mounted so that one of the three axes is perpendicular to its normal
mounting axis.
7.4.11.3
Conditioning
The following conditioning shall be applied:
Frequency range :
(10 to 150) Hz;
Acceleration amplitude :
5ms
Number of axes :
3;
Sweep rate :
1 octave min ;
Number of sweep cycles : 20 per axis.
(~ 0,5 gn);
NOTE
The vibration operational and endurance test may be combined such that the test sample is
subjected to the operational test conditioning followed by endurance test conditioning in one axis before changing
to the next axis. Only one time final release tests need to be made.
7.4.11.4
Final release test
Connect all elements to each other in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and supply
rated voltage to the hold-open system. No release or fault signal, attributable to the endurance
conditioning, shall be given after reconnection of the elements.
Perform the final release test in accordance with 7.4.3.5, considering only the minimum number of
elements possible (as per test sample system B).
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Marking
8.1
Elements
All elements of the hold-open system shall be marked according to the requirements of the relevant
product standard. If the product standard is a harmonised (mandated) European Standard the
elements shall carry the CE marking symbol accompanied by the information required according to
the annex ZA.3 of the relevant product standard.
If no product standard or other specification is applicable for the element, each element shall be
marked at least with the following :
a)
the manufacturers name or trade mark, or other means of identification;
b)
product (element) model identification;
c)
the year and week of manufacture;
d)
rated voltage, power consumption and power output (where applicable) of the element.
Where elements of a hold-open system are self-contained in a single enclosure the marking and the
accompanying information may be on a combined label.
8.2
Hold-open system
Only the required CE marking and labelling according annex ZA.3 is applicable.
Evaluation of conformity
9.1
Initial type test
Samples representative of the series shall be subjected to the theoretical analysis of 7.3 and the
appropriate test sequence of 7.4.3 to 7.4.11. If necessary (for example, after component and/or
element changes or redesigns likely to affect the product performance), this initial type test shall be
fully or partly repeated as appropriate.
9.2
Factory production control
9.2.1
Documentation
The manufacturer of hold-open systems (and their elements) to this European standard
9.2.1.1
shall document, operate and maintain an adequate factory production control system to enable the
achievement of the required product characteristics and the effective operation of the production
control system to be checked.
The manufacturer shall draw up and keep up-to-date documents defining the factory
9.2.1.2
production control which he applies. The manufacturers documentation and procedures shall be
appropriate to the product and manufacturing process. The factory production control system shall
achieve an appropriate level of confidence in the conformity of the product. This involves:
a)
the preparation of documented procedures and instructions ;
b)
the effective implementation of these procedures and instructions ;
c)
the recording of these procedures and their results ;
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d)
the use of these results to correct any deviations, repair the effects of such deviations, treat any
resulting instances of non-conformity and, if necessary, revise the factory production control to
rectify the cause of non-conformity ;
e)
advising the certification body of any changes likely to affect the conformity of the product and its
elements to the performance requirements of this European standard.
9.2.2
Unit checks during manufacture
The manufacturer shall conduct the following unit checks during manufacture :
a)
check that the components and elements meet their specifications ;
b)
check the operation of the hold-open system ;
c)
check the marking of the hold-open system ;
d)
check the accompanying product information.
9.2.3
Treatment of non conforming products
The manufacturer shall treat non-conforming products as follows :

a)
isolate and identify non-conforming products ;
b)
undertake the necessary corrective actions ;
c)
repeat tests as appropriate to prove that product meets the specifications.
9.3
Further testing of sample systems
9.3.1
Periodic testing
At intervals of no more than six months two sample systems, according to 7.1, representative of the
series shall be taken from finished stock and subjected to the following tests:
a)
performance tests, according to 7.4.3 to 7.4.5 ;
b)
durability test of hold-open devices, see 6.7.
9.3.2
Yearly testing
At intervals of no more than one year, two sample systems according to 7.1, representative of the
series shall be taken from finished stock and subjected to the full tests as defined in the requirements
of 6.7 and clause 7, with the exception of the Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests of 7.4.7.
Sample system A shall represent a maximum configuration of elements and sample system B shall
represent a minimum configuration of elements, as claimed by the manufacturer.
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10 Usage and Maintenance

10.1 Usage of installations
A hold-open systems can only fulfil its intended purpose when performing correctly and when the
users are familiar with its function. The building manager is responsible for advising the building users
of these criteria, ensuring correct use of the hold-open system, and for ensuring that any malfunction
of the hold-open system or its elements is immediately corrected.
Any manual control pushbutton or switch and if required, accompanying directional signs, shall be
clearly visible and accessible.
10.2 Periodic inspection

The hold-open system must be permanently kept in a good operating condition by the building
manager.
In order to ensure that the hold-open system is in a satisfactory working condition, a routine site
inspection should be undertaken at regular intervals according to local regulations. An example of the
routine inspection report form is shown in annex E.
In addition, the building manager has the responsibility to inspect and maintain all the elements to
ensure that they are operating and interacting properly and without fault. An inspection shall be
carried out and recorded, at least once a year or according to local regulations.
These regular inspections shall be performed by skilled personnel authorised by the manufacturer of
the control unit or hold-open device, or from an accredited test/inspection agency.
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Annex A
(informative)
Recommendations for planning and design of the hold-open
system
A.1 General
Only elements approved within an overall system test by a recognised authority should be used for
planning and design of the hold-open system on site. The manufacturer of the control unit of the holdopen system is responsible for submitting the system to its initial type test, including the hold-open
system elements selected, and for the approval by a recognised authority.
NOTE
approval of hold-open systems may be subject to specific national or local regulations.
A.2 Restrictions
Doors separating rooms in which an explosive atmosphere is likely to result from the accumulation of
combustible dusts should not be equipped with hold-open systems according to this European
Standard.
For doors of rooms in which an explosive atmosphere may result from the accumulation of
combustible gases, vapours or mists, hold-open systems may only be used if the hold-open devices
are additionally initiated by detectors of a gas warning system. The gas warning system and holdopen system must be electrically compatible. Elements, components and interconnecting cables of
hold-open systems which are installed in these rooms should be intrinsically safe.
A.3 Detectors
A.3.1 Selection of detector type
Wherever possible, smoke detectors should be used for hold-open systems. Depending on local
service and operating conditions, other detectors may be more suitable.
The selection of the smoke detector type depends on the likely pattern of fire development at the site
concerned:
a)
If the initial phase of the fire is expected to take the form of a smouldering fire, scattered light
smoke detectors should be used. When employing scattered light smoke detectors, it must be
considered that this detector type can also be triggered by dust. In such areas where dust is
likely, scattered light smoke detectors should not be installed in order to avoid false alarms.
b)
If an open fire is likely to occur during the fire development phase (e.g. due to the presence of
combustible liquids), ionisation smoke detectors should be installed. When using ionisation
smoke detectors, compliance is required with all relevant radiation protection regulations. In
addition, it must be considered in the case of ionisation smoke detectors that this detector type
can also be triggered by invisible aerosols (e.g. vapours or gases). In areas where such aerosols
are likely to occur, ionisation smoke detectors should not be installed in order to avoid false
alarms.
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c)
If smoke or similar aerosols (e.g. dust) occur during normal working or production processes, so
that there is danger that smoke detectors will trigger false alarms, heat-sensitive detectors should
be installed.
d)
For other conditions, specific detectors, such as gas detectors, may be more appropriate.
NOTE 1
Smoke detection systems are now becoming available in which more than one operating principle is
used to detect fire, with the objective of obtaining a better differentiation between fire and non-fire conditions.
Such detection systems may have more than one sensor in a single detector housing, or may combine the
readings from several different detectors. Typical combinations may include smoke and heat sensors, ionisation
chamber and optical scattering sensors, or infrared and ultraviolet flame sensors.
NOTE 2
For further information on selection of detectors see annex B of EN 54-14.
A.3.2 Positioning and number of detectors

A.3.2.1 For hold-open and release of individual self-closing fire/smoke door assemblies by
detectors monitoring the door
If ceiling-mounted detectors are required in the following, these detectors should be installed directly
below the ceiling surface above the clear door opening. The horizontal distance of the detectors from
the wall in which the door opening to be protected is located shall be at least 0.5 m and not more than
2.5 m.
In the case of a suspended ceiling, detectors should either be installed on the load-bearing ceiling
(structural ceiling, Figure A.1.a) or on the suspended ceiling in this area where, in the event of a fire, a
major concentration of smoke is first likely to occur. Suspended ceilings with a fire protection
classification are generally impermeable so that smoke spreads along their bottom surface (Figure
A.1.b); decorative suspended ceilings are, as a general rule, smoke-permeable (Figure A.1.c).
The selection of the number and type of detectors is related to the dimension between the top edge of
the clear door opening and the ceiling, as shown in Figure A.2.
In order to determine the number of requisite detectors, it is assumed that a detector covers an area
2
of 16 m . In the case of opening widths in excess of 4.0 m, therefore, further detectors or detector
pairs may be necessary in order to cover the entire opening width.
As a general rule, at least one ceiling detector should be installed in each of the two rooms bordering
on the opening to be protected i.e. a pair of detectors is required and at least one lintel-mounted
detector should be installed above the edge of the clear opening on one side of the lintel.
If, on both sides of said opening, the underside of the ceiling is not more than 1.0 m above the top
edge of the opening to be protected, lintel-mounted detectors are not necessary.
If the clear opening is not wider than 3.0 m, and if it is closed by a swing door, it is sufficient to install
just one lintel-mounted detector.
Where a lintel-mounted detector is installed, this should be at a position directly on the wall above
the clear door opening at a height of no more than 0.1 m above the bottom edge of the lintel.
Detectors suspended from the ceiling (pendant detectors) and detectors which are fixed to cantilevers
so that the distance of the detector axis from the wall is greater than approx. the diameter of the
detector base (cantilever detectors), and also other detectors installed in other areas not named, are
not taken into consideration for the requisite number of detectors for an application.
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Figure A.1 Ceiling types and critical dimensions
a1
0,5
0,5
b1
2,0
a2
h2
h1
a1
0,1
2,0
a2
b 1, b 2
b2
3
1
2
A
B
line
Ceiling height above bottom
Installation area
edge of lintel
(b = b1 or b2)
h1 and/or h2 > 1.0 m
a1 + a2 + b
h1 and h2
a1 + a2
as line 2, but swing door with

clear width up to 3.0 m
Requisite minimum number

of detectors
1)
Two ceiling-mounted and one

lintel-mounted detector
Two ceiling-mounted
detectors
One lintel-mounted detector
1)
Depending on the clear width of a door, in the cases described by lines 1 and 2, a greater number of detectors
may be necessary (see Figure A.3).
Figure A.2 Installation area according to A.3.2.1
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yes
Distance between
ceiling and top edge of
the clear opening to be
safeguarded, on one or
both sides of the
opening 1?
no
no
Opening to be
closed by a
swing door?
yes
no
yes
Clear
opening
width
4?
?
Two ceiling
mounted and one0
lintel mounted
detectors
no
Four ceiling
mounted and two
lintel mounted
detectors
no
Four ceiling
mounted
detectors
Clear
opening
width
4?
?
Clear
opening
width
3?
?
yes
yes
Two ceiling
mounted
detectors
One lintel
mounted
detector
Figure A.3 Flow chart to determine the requisite number of detectors

A.3.2.2 For hold-open and release of self-closing fire/smoke door assemblies by detectors
monitoring the neighbouring rooms
All necessary detectors should be fixed on the ceiling.
The numbers of detectors required depends on the volume of the rooms, and may be restricted by
local regulations. In order to determine the number of requisite detectors, it is assumed that a detector
2
covers an area of 16 m .
As a general rule, at least one ceiling detector should be installed in each of the two rooms bordering
on the opening to be protected, i.e. a pair of detectors is required.
Detectors should not be closer than 0.5 m to any neighbouring wall.
The vertical distance from the lower edge of the lintel of the protected door and the smoke detector
should not exceed 2.5 m.
In the case of a suspended ceiling, detectors should either be installed on the load-bearing ceiling
(structural ceiling, Figure A.1.a) or on the suspended ceiling in this area where, in the event of a fire, a
major concentration of smoke is first likely to occur. Suspended ceilings with a fire protection
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classification are generally impermeable so that smoke spreads along their bottom surface (Figure
A.1.b); decorative suspended ceilings are, as a general rule, smoke-permeable (Figure A.1.c).
A.4 Selection of hold-open device

A.4.1 General
There are many different types of electrically powered hold-open devices available, with widely
differing function and performance. The final choice of hold-open device should be made taking
account of the intended usage of the fire/smoke door and the hold-open position(s) required during
use.
A.4.2 Swing doors

A.4.2.1
General
The selection of the size of hold-open device should match the door size and door-closer power size.
A.4.2.2
Electro-hydraulic hold-open device
An electro-hydraulic hold open-device is always integrated in the hydraulic system of a door closer.
Necessary clearance between the mechanical components of the door closer and its arms, the setting
of elastic gaskets within the system, as well as the change of volume of the hydraulic fluid caused by
temperature changes leads to the fact, that the door is not kept open at the maximum possible
opening angle but settles back a few degrees. This settle-back depends also on the door opening
angle and is growing against 180 door opening. So is, for example, the settle-back of a door with 1m
width something like 5 cm to 8 cm at 90 door opening and 10 cm to 15 cm at 180 door opening.
If a door is required to be kept open at a certain angle by an electro-hydraulic hold-open device,
incorporated in a door closer, it must be ensured that the door can be opened further to allow for the
relevant settle-back (e.g. wall-recess deeper, providing recess for door handle).
Under certain conditions (e.g. temperature variations, etc) these devices may, over an extended
period of time, permit the door to move from the set hold-open position. General maintenance and
supervision will overcome this characteristic.
In normal cases, doors, with electro-hydraulic hold-open devices being installed, can be kept open at
any angle from approximately 80 to 180 as required, without any additional adjustment.
A.4.2.3
Electro-mechanical hold-open device
Electro-mechanical hold-open devices can be incorporated in a door closer or, in the normal case with
overhead door closers, incorporated in the door closer arm assembly.
The hold-open position has to be adjusted to the required opening angle. The door is kept open
exactly at this set position. Further opening of the door, beyond the set hold-open position, is possible
with some hold-open devices, but is not necessary to achieve a positive hold open of the door.
However, opening beyond the set hold-open position, especially in connection with big and/or heavy
doors, may lead to overrunning the hold-open position and closing, caused by the kinetic energy of
the moving door.
Electro-mechanical hold-open devices usually only have one hold-open position to be used. This
position is usually chosen within the range from approximately 80 to 130 door opening.
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A.4.2.4
Holding magnet
In the normal case holding magnets are hold-open devices which are independent of the closing
device. They have to be installed exactly at the desired hold-open position. Subsequent alteration of
the hold-open-position is only possible if the holding magnet is reinstalled at the required new
position.
The hold-open of the door is very stable at any chosen opening angle up to 180. The stability of the
hold-open may be increased by using holding magnets providing release moments in excess of 120
Nm. For such magnets however, a manual control pushbutton or switch is mandatory.
A.4.2.5
Free swing door closer
Free swing door closers, such as electrically powered hold-open door closing devices with free swing
arm assemblies, may be used in cases where fire/smoke door assemblies are required to swing
freely, giving an effect comparable with doors without a door closer being fitted. A positive hold-open
position of the door leaf is therefore not possible.
To guarantee correct closing function on double leaf swing doors fitted with a door co-ordinator
device, free swing door closers or arm assemblies should normally only be used for the closing
control of the active leaf.
A.4.3 Sliding doors

A.4.3.1
Single point hold-open
For sliding doors where only one hold-open position is required, holding magnets may be installed,
either to the wall or to the door-rail. They have to be installed exactly at the desired hold-open
position. The installation to the door rail allows adjustment of the desired hold-open position more
easily. The installer has to fix the bracket of the magnet in such a way that it cannot be damaged
when the door is pushed open. Soft damping anchor plate designs will reduce the risk of damage to
the hold-open device and are strongly recommended.
A.4.3.2
Multi-point hold-open
On sliding doors where variable hold-open positions are required, revolving drive hold-open devices
with chains, ropes or belts to connect the hold-open device with the door can be used. Common
revolving drive hold-open devices allow a free selection of the hold-open position of the door.
On manually operated doors (i.e. without automatic operators) manual control push-buttons may be
required, which are of the switch-type which requires a separate action (pulling) to reinstate its
function.
A.4.4 Roller shutter and lifting doors

The hold-open devices of roller shutter and lifting doors are always a construction element of the door
design and cannot be considered separately. The manufacturer of the door assembly should give
guidance.
A.4.5 Automatic doors

Guidance is given in 5.5.4 and 5.5.5.
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A.5 Manual release and manual control

A.5.1.1
General
The release may either result from manually pulling the door (for swing doors only) from its held
position (manual release) and/or result from interrupting the power supply manually by means of a
pushbutton and/or switch (manual control).
A.5.2 Location of switch/pushbutton

In above case of release by interruption of the power supply, the switch or pushbutton must be
located in the immediate vicinity of the door and must not be covered by the door in its held-open
position. It should be readily visible and easy to operate.
In the case of holding magnets with a pushbutton incorporated in the device, the label, supplied with
the device, carrying the inscription Door release should point to this manual control pushbutton.
A.6 Interconnecting cables

All interconnecting cables must comply with the cable details given in the installation instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the hold-open system or control unit, as appropriate. This should
include minimum cross-sectional area of cables in relation to their length, and power consumption of
the element(s) to be connected, as well as mechanical aspects if required.
A.7 Guidance on competence, responsibilities, and services for individual

installations in individual buildings.
A.7.1 Planning
The planning of an individual installation of a hold-open system in an individual building and the
selection of its elements should only be carried out by specialists or trained personnel. The
instructions of the manufacturer of the hold-open system/control unit should be followed closely. Local
conditions as environmental influences (e.g. high/low temperatures, dusty atmosphere, humidity) and
user specific requirements (e.g. high frequency of release, operational location, traffic, security) must
be considered in regard to the elements of the hold-open system to be chosen.
The planning office is responsible for the correct selection of the elements of the hold-open system.
A.7.2 Installation
The installation and assembling of the hold-open system on the building side must be carried out by
skilled personnel being conversant with all required trades and with the relevant regulations. The
installation instructions of the manufacturer of the hold-open system / control unit must be followed.
The installation contractor is responsible for the correct installation of the hold-open system.
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Annex B
(informative)
Recommendations for installation and fixing
B.1 The fixing instructions should be carefully followed during installation. These instructions and
the maintenance instructions should be passed on by the installer to the user.
B.2 In the case of doors which are held open by hold-open systems, the area/range/sweep
necessary for the closing operation to be performed must be kept constantly clear. This area shall be
clearly identified by lettering, floor markings or similar.
Where necessary, structural measures shall also be implemented to ensure that lines, pipes leads,
cables, storage goods or components (e.g. false ceilings or their components) are reliably prevented
from falling into the area to be kept clear.
B.3 The fixings of hold-open devices must not impair the protective function of the fire/smoke door
assembly. In cases of doubt, system integrity should be verified by appropriate tests. Care should be
taken that any fixings or preparation of the fire door assembly does not reduce its fire integrity.
B.4 It is recommended that anchor-plates for hold-open magnets are secured to the leaves of swing
doors such, that the fixing screws are not more than 150 mm from the top or bottom edge of the door
leaf. The fixing position should be as far as possible away from the centreline of the door-hinges. In
steel doors, where no supporting structures are provided (e.g. internal brackets), tapered draw nuts
should be used in conjunction with the screws provided by the manufacturer.
B.5 For swing doors, manual release forces at the door-handle position are recommended to be
between 50 N and 100 N.
If, after installation, the manual release forces are found to be too high, a local pushbutton for manual
control should be fitted. If the manual release forces are found to be too low, a higher hold-open
power size should be used. If hold-open devices with adjustable power are being used, in above
cases the power should be adjusted accordingly.
B.6 Flexible cables should be protected against trapping between door edges and the door frame,
by means of armoured loops or equivalent.
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Annex C
(informative)
Recommendations for verification and commissioning
Following the installation on site of the hold-open system ready for operation, its functional integrity
and quality of installation should be confirmed by an acceptance inspection procedure.
Manufacturers of control units and hold-open devices are responsible for advising the user/building
operator of this inspection requirement. The inspection will normally be arranged by the building
manager.
The acceptance inspection should be performed by skilled personnel authorised by the above
manufacturers, or from an accredited test-/inspection agency.
The acceptance inspection should encompass verification of at least the following :
a)
The installed elements of the hold-open system should be in accordance with the elements
indicated in the certificate of conformity.
b)
The CE marking and accompanying information of the elements installed should be in

accordance with the marking indicated in the certificate of conformity.
c)
The interaction of all the elements should be examined against the requirements indicated in this
European Standard, with the initiation event being tested both by simulation of the fire parameter
of the detectors, and also by manual initiation.
d)
A test should be performed to ensure that the door is released for self-closing if the hold-open
system becomes inoperable (e.g. through the removal of a detector or due to a power failure).
Once the acceptance inspection has been successfully completed, the person who performed the
inspection should permanently fix on the wall in the immediate vicinity of the door a plate supplied by
the manufacturer of the control unit of the hold-open system or by the supplier of the complete holdopen system measuring at least 30 mm x 40 mm and carrying the inscription :
HOLD-OPEN SYSTEM
Acceptance inspection by:
company name or trademark,
month and year of acceptance inspection
The building manager should be provided with a certificate detailing the successful acceptance
inspection. This certificate should be retained by the building manager (See annex D).
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Annex D
(informative)
Installation compliance report form
The installation compliance report form supplied with the hold-open system should include at least the following :
a) Record of the hold-open system installed

Name of manufacturer of the hold-open system or control
unit of the system :
Manufacturer and model number of each element of the
hold-open system :
Door details (manufacturer, type, size, fire rating, location) :
Closing device details (manufacturer, type size) :
Door co-ordinator device (manufacturer, type size) :
Date of installation of the hold-open system and name of
the contractor responsible :
b) Record of results of acceptance inspection procedure

Inspection of:
accepted
measures to be taken
1. DOOR:
- Check of free movement of leaf/leaves and self-closing from any opening
angle under the control of the closing device(s).
1.1 Closing device(s):
- Check that manufacturers instructions were followed. Readjust door
closing device(s) if necessary.
1.2 Door co-ordinator device:
- Check that manufacturers instructions were followed. Readjust door
co-ordinator device if necessary.
2. HOLD-OPEN SYSTEM:
- Check whether installed elements are in accordance with the elements
indicated in the certificate of conformity
- Check whether CE marking and accompanying information of the
elements installed are in accordance with the marking indicated in the
certificate of conformity.
2.1 Installation of detectors:
- Check whether number and mounting position of installed detectors are
in accordance with A.3 of WI 0033272.
2.2 Hold open device(s):
- Check whether manufacturers instructions where followed.
- Check voltage (24 VDC +10/-15%) at hold-open device terminal(s).
- Check hold open function(s) and manual release/control.
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2.3 Function test:

- Check the interaction of all elements of the hold-open system with the
initiation event being tested both by simulation of the fire parameter of the
detectors and by manual initiation.
- Check whether the door(s) is/are released for self-closing in case of
faults (e.g. through the removal of a detector or by interrupting the power
supply).
- Check reset function where relevant.
3. FORMALITIES:
Inspection results to be reported to the building manager.
This certificate passed to the building manager.
After successful inspection, Acceptance Inspection Plate to be affixed.
Date of above checks:
Signature of authorised person who performed this

acceptance inspection:
Date for first inspection:
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Annex E
(informative)
Routine inspection report form
In order to ensure that the hold-open system is always in satisfactory working condition, it is
recommended that a routine site inspection should be undertaken at regular intervals according to
local regulation.
The routine inspection report form should include at least the following :
Checks carried out at the time of inspection
Remarks
Check all the hold-open system elements against the record of

installed elements.
2
Release door by manual release or manual control where
applicable.
Door leaf/leaves shall close under the control of the closing
device(s).
3
Check the free movement of leaf/leaves.
Readjust door closing device(s) if necessary, and door coordinator device where applicable.
4
Check the secure fixing of all components and door hardware.
5
Reopen the door to achieve hold-open again.
Release door by power interruption
device(s).
6
Reopen the door to achieve hold-open again.
Release door by simulation of the fire parameter of the
detectors (e.g. via test pin in the case of optical smoke
detectors).
device(s).
7
For hold-open systems with back-up batteries only:
Check the voltage and current output of the battery after
interrupting the mains power supply twice, immediately and
again after 30 min.
Verify that the readings are within the values specified.
Date of inspection:
Signature of inspector
..
Date for next inspection:
..
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Annex F
(normative)
Type test report and list of approved elements
F.1 Test report

The test report shall be written in accordance with the principles given in 5.10.2 and 5.10.3 of
EN ISO/CEI 17025: 1999, and shall clearly explain the configuration of the system and its elements.
F.2 List of approved elements

A model of a list of approved and compatible elements that are permitted to be used in the hold-open
system is shown in Table F.1.
Table F.1 List of approved elements
Function of
element within
the hold-open
system
1)
Name and
maximum number
of each element
1)
allowed
Manufacturer
Type number
Approval
certificate
number
Additional
information
(where
applicable)
NOTE: The maximum number of each element to be allowed only refers to one type of element. If a different
type of the same functional element is used (e.g. hold-open devices integrated in a closing device instead of
holding magnets), the maximum number allowed, always applies to one of the elements only. Whenever
combinations of elements are used, the overall power rating of the system outputs must not be exceeded.
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
Products Directive (89/106/EEC)
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

This European Standard has been prepared under mandate M/101 Doors, windows, shutters, gates
and related building hardware given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free
Trade Association.
The clauses of this European Standard, shown in this Annex meet the requirements of the mandate
given under the EU Construction Product Directive (89/106/EEC). Compliance with these clauses
confers a presumption of fitness of hold-open systems covered by this European Standard for their
intended use indicated herein; reference shall be made to the information accompanying the CE
marking.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended
use, can be applicable to hold-open systems falling within the scope of this European
Standard.
NOTE 1
In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this Standard, there
may be other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European
legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive, these requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.
NOTE 2
An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available
at the Construction web site on EUROPA (CREATE, accessed through http://europa.eu.int ).
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Table ZA.1 Scope and clauses of this standard applying to the essential characteristics
Product:
Electrically controlled hold-open system as defined in clause 1 of this standard.
Intended use: On fire and smoke compartmentation doors (to fulfil the ability to release requirement).
Requirement/
Requirement clauses in this
Levels and/or
Notes
characteristic
European Standard
classes
(Expression of performance)
Ability to release
5.5
None
5.6.1
Pass/Fail criteria for:Category of use:
6.1.1, 6.1.3 to 6.1.9 inclusive
Mechanical and overload
6.8.1 to 6.8.3 inclusive
performance of hold-open device(s)
and 6.8.5
Door type:
6.9
Hold-open device type

Suitability for fire/smoke door use:
Fire/smoke door suitability
Safety:
Electrical release
Fail safe function
Release function after relevant tests
Field of application:
Application grade
Durability of
6.1.8, 6.7
None
ability to release 6.8.4
Pass/Fail criteria for:Durability:

Number of test cycles
Release function after relevant tests
Corrosion resistance:
Corrosion grade
Dangerous
See Notes 1and 2 above
None
See clause ZA.3
substances
NOTE Values fixed for pass/fail criteria in the relevant sub-clauses of clauses 4, 5, and 6 are not to be considered
threshold levels if ability to release is not regulated for hold-open systems to be used on fire/smoke
compartmentation doors.
ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity of electrically controlled

hold-open systems
ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity
Electrically controlled hold-open systems for the intended use listed shall follow the system of
attestation of conformity shown in Table ZA.2, in accordance with the Decision of the Commission
(1999/93/EC) and annex III of Mandate 101.
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Table ZA.2 System of attestation of conformity

Product
Intended use
Building hardware related to
On fire/smoke
doors and gates
compartmentation doors
Levels or
System of attestation of
classes
conformity
System 1: See CPD, Annex III point 2 (i), without audit-testing of samples
The attestation of conformity shall be based on the evaluation of conformity procedure resulting from
the application of those clauses of this European Standard indicated in Table ZA.3.
Table ZA.3 Assignation of evaluation of conformity tasks
Tasks
a) Tasks for the
manufacturer
Content of the task
Clauses to
apply
Factory production control (F.P.C.)
Parameters related to the

characteristics of Table ZA.1
Further testing of sample systems
The characteristics of
taken at factory
Table ZA.1
Initial type testing
Dangerous substances
b) Tasks for the Initial type testing
All characteristics of Table ZA.1
certification body
except dangerous substances
Initial inspection of factory and of
F.P.C.
characteristics of Table ZA.1
Continuous surveillance,
assessment and approval of F.P.C. characteristics of Table ZA.1
9.2
9.3
9.1
9.1
9.2
9.2
For products intended to be placed in markets of those Member States where there are no legal
requirements for certain characteristics, the producer is not required to determine and may declare
"no performance determined" for such characteristics in the information accompanying the CE
marking required in clause ZA.3. The No performance determined (NPD) option may not be used
where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level.
ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and Declaration of conformity
When compliance with the system of attestation of conformity is achieved, the certification body shall
draw up a certificate of conformity (EC Certificate of conformity) with the information indicated below.
This EC Certificate of conformity entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking, as described in
ZA.3.
The EC Certificate of conformity shall include the following information:
a)
Name, address and identification number of the certification body;
b)
Name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA,
and place of production;
c)
Description of the hold-open system (type, elements of the system, identification, use,...);
d)
Provisions to which the hold-open system conforms (e.g. annex ZA of EN WI 0033272);
e)
Particular conditions applicable to the use of the hold-open system;
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f)
The certificates number;
g)
Conditions and period of validity of the certificate, where applicable;
h)
Name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
In addition, for each hold-open system covered by an EC Certificate of conformity, the
manufacturer shall draw up a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity) including
the following information:
i)
Name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EE;
j)
Number of the attached EC Certificate of conformity;
k)
Name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or of his authorised representative.
Both documents must be presented in the official language (or languages) of the Member State of the
EU in which the product is to be used.
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

The CE conformity marking symbol consists exclusively of the letters CE in accordance with
Directive 93/68/EC.
NOTE 1
The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, is responsible for the
affixing of the CE marking symbol
The CE marking symbol shall be accompanied by the following information:

a)
Identification number of the certification body;
b)
The name or identifying mark of the producer;
c)
Registered address of the producer;
d)
The last two digits of the year in which the marking was applied;
e)
The number of the EC certificate of conformity;
f)
Reference to this European standard (e.g. EN WI 0033272);
g)
The designation and performance of the electrically controlled hold-open system according to
clause 4, where referenced in Table ZA.1.
The CE marking symbol and items a) to g) above shall accompany the hold-open system and shall be
included with the installation instructions. An example of CE marking is given in Figure ZA.1.
Additionally, at least the CE marking symbol and item a) of all this information shall be affixed to the
control-unit of the hold-open system and optionally, on its packaging.
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CE
marking
Producer and
address
Year of affixing
CE marking (last
two digits)
ABC Hold-Open-Systems Ltd

PO box 21
B-1050, Belgium
1121 - D.O. 4567
EN W1 0033272
02
3
1-2
1*
Substance X: nug/g
Electrically powered holdopen system Standard

number and date
Number of
certificate
body
Certificate
number
Hold-open system
designation**
Dangerous substances
(if any): release/content
The manufacturer will state the precise field of application for fire/smoke door use according to 6.1.7.
** All or some of the digits may be substituted by NPD in the designation of products intended to be placed in
markets where there are no legal requirements for ability to release or for any of the related characteristics.
In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product
shouls also be accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by
documentation listing any other legislation on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed,
together with any information required by that legislation.
NOTE
European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned.
Figure ZA.1 Example of CE marking of an electrically controlled hold-open system
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DIBt Richtlinien fr Feststellanlagen: October 1988 (Guidelines for hold-open systems).

NF S 61-937:1990 Systmes de scuriti incendie Dispositifs actionns de scuriti (Fire safety
systems Operated safety devices).
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detection equipment Actuating detectors).
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Terms and definitions ......................................................................................................................... 11

Requirements and test methods for elements of a hold-open system ......................................... 14

Requirements for the hold-open system .......................................................................................... 21

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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ............................................................................................... 23

System tests ........................................................................................................................................ 26

Evaluation of conformity .................................................................................................................... 37

Usage and Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 39

Annex A (informative) Recommendations for planning and design of the hold-open

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Annex B (informative) Recommendations for installation and fixing ......................................................... 47

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Power supply unit

Figure 1 Basic system elements with essential functions

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Power supply unit

Remote manual control (s)

Hold-open device (s)

Fire/Smoke detector (s)

Other systems e.g control

Door position sensor (s)

Figure 2 Typical system with additional functions and elements

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Door in hold-open position (smoke/fire compartment open)

Fail Safe Operation

Door released (smoke/fire compartment open)

Door closed (smoke/firecompartment closed)

Figure 3 Logic diagram for modes of operation of an electrically controlled hold-open

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EN 1154: 1996+A1: :2002, Building hardware Controlled door closing devices

2001, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 1: General

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Terms and definitions

Typical devices include: electro-magnets, solenoid valves and magnetic clutches.

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The detector zone may also consist of just one detector.

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Category of use (first digit)

Only one category of use is identified:

Durability (second digit)

500 test cycles;

2,500 test cycles;

10,000 test cycles;

50,000 test cycles;

Grade 6 : 100,000 test cycles;

Grade 7 : 200,000 test cycles.

Door type (third digit):

Roller shutter and lifting doors;

Automatic swing doors;

Automatic sliding doors.

Suitability for use on fire/smoke door assemblies (fourth digit):

Only one grade of suitability for fire/smoke door assemblies is identified:

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