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Practice doors offer improved access for every visitor
The new centre, set in a semi-rural location in Brewood, Staffordshire provides general medical
services based on traditional family values for the local community including many of the local
villages and hamlets. Prior to the installation Gilgen completed a risk assessment to ensure
correct specification of the doors in compliance with BS EN16005 safety standards. Two sets
of single sliding doors were installed to each entrance along with a fixed side panel, thereby
creating an internal lobby area which provides improved comfort in the waiting area and
superior building energy efficiency; the outer doors also being double glazed.
The high quality Swiss designed doors have been fitted with pocket screens which help ensure
safety; making sure pedestrians can’t accidently come in contact with the moving door leaf
when congregating in the lobby area. Active infrared motion and presence sensors are also
fitted to continuously monitor the area and open the door on the approach of pedestrians. In
the event of an obstruction the doors automatically stop and return to prevent any contact.
The doors provide a clear walk through width of 1100mm which is ample to accommodate the
wide range of visitors including wheel chair users, disabled persons, accompanied children and
pensioners. In the event of an emergency the doors have independent battery backup power
and are linked to the fire alarm system to enable easy escape. The doors are also controlled by a
D-Bedix multi-functional control switch located next to each entrance.
David Rock, Business Development Manager at Gilgen comments “This application helps
demonstrate the quality of Gilgen automatic doors in medical and community based
applications. Centre staff are delighted with the look and performance of their new Gilgen
automatic doors!”.
Case Study
Working with Pochins, the leading developer and building services contractor, Gilgen Door Systems has installed four SLX automatic single sliding door systems for Brewood Medical Practice.
Project Summary
T. 0800 316 6994E. [email protected] W. www.gilgendoorsystems.co.uk
Industry: Healthcare
Requirement: Automatic sliding doors with safety measures to each entrance.
Products: SLX /PSX single sliding automatic doors, sensors, sidepanels and pocket screens
Quantity: 4 sets
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