Need to automate a commercial hollow metal door equipped with arim panic bar / exit devicewhile still allowing the door to remain secured when the automatic operatoris not being used?
TheMaverick HA8LP Hollow Metal Door Automatic Door Opener Package with Rim Electric Strikecombines our low-profile commercial automatic swing door operator,two wireless handicap push buttonsand arim electric striketo create a coordinated automatic entrance with automatic unlocking.
When either handicap push button is activated, the system is designed torelease the rim electric strike before the Maverick HA8LP begins opening the door.Once the compatible panic hardware has been electrically released,the automatic operator can begin the programmed opening cycle.
This makes the package an excellent solution forcommercial hollow metal doors that use rim panic hardware and requireautomatic unlocking as part of the automatic opening sequence.
The Maverick HA8LP is ourstandard-duty low-profile automatic swing door operatorfor the majority of typical commercial applications and is designed forcommercial doors weighing up to 300 lbs.
Its compact4-1/8" x 5-1/8" low-profile headerprovides commercial-grade automatic operation while maintaining a clean,streamlined appearance above the hollow metal opening.
IMPORTANT:This package is intended for a compatible hollow metal door equipped withrim-style panic hardware / exit devicewhere an electric strike is appropriate for the application.The hollow metal door, hollow metal frame and panic bar / exit deviceare not included with this package.
| Model | Maverick HA8LP |
| Application | Commercial Hollow Metal Door |
| Door Hardware Application | Rim Panic Bar / Rim Exit Device |
| Operator Type | Low Energy Automatic Swing Door Operator |
| Operator Profile | Low Profile – 4-1/8" x 5-1/8" |
| Automatic Locking Hardware | Rim Electric Strike |
| Automatic Unlocking | Yes – Strike Releases Before Automatic Opening |
| Activation | Wireless Handicap Push Buttons |
| Handicap Push Buttons | 2 |
| Operator Platform | Non-Handed / Universal HA8LP |
| Recommended Duty | Standard Duty Commercial Applications |
| Maximum Door Weight | Up to 300 lbs. |
This package combines the primary components needed to automate a compatiblehollow metal door equipped with rim panic hardware and provideautomatic electric unlocking before the door opening cycle.
This package is specifically designed for applications where the panichardware needs to electrically release before automatic opening.
Application photos may show a complete hollow metal door and frame todemonstrate how the Maverick HA8LP package can be installed.
The hollow metal door, frame and panic hardware shown in applicationimages are not included with this package.
Commercial hollow metal doors are commonly equipped withrim panic bars / exit devices,particularly at commercial, institutional and public-building entrances.
When the panic hardware is latched, an automatic door operator cannot simplyapply opening force and push the secured door open.The locking hardware must first be released.
This Maverick HA8LP package addresses that requirement by combining theautomatic operator with arim electric strike for compatible panic hardware.
The strike provides an electrically controlled release point so the panichardware can clear the frame before the HA8LP begins moving the door.
This allows the hollow metal entrance to remainlatched when appropriate while still providing automatic unlockingduring an authorized automatic opening cycle.
One of the most important features of this package is theautomatic lock-release sequence.
The automatic operator and electric strike are coordinated so the door isreleasedbefore the HA8LP begins applying opening force.
The result is acoordinated automatic opening and unlocking sequenceinstead of the automatic operator attempting to open against secured panic hardware.
A rim panic bar normally uses a latch that engages the strike area at thehollow metal frame when the door closes.
For automatic opening, that latch must be able to clear the frame beforethe automatic operator moves the door.
Therim electric strike provides an electrically controlled releasefor compatible rim panic hardware.
When an authorized automatic opening cycle begins, the strike releases,allowing the panic hardware to clear the frame and the HA8LP to open the door.
This is an excellent solution for applications where youdo not want to leave compatible panic hardware mechanically doggedand unlatched throughout the day.
We offer different HA8LP packages because not every hollow metal door withpanic hardware needs to function the same way.
| Feature | Rim Electric Strike Package | Doggable Panic Bar Application |
|---|---|---|
| Panic Hardware | Compatible Rim Exit Device | Compatible Doggable Rim Exit Device |
| Normal Door Condition | Can Remain Latched | Must Be Dogged / Unlatched for Automatic Operation |
| Automatic Unlocking | Yes | No Electric Unlocking Required While Dogged |
| Electric Strike | Included | Not Required for Dogged Operation |
| Opening Sequence | Strike Releases, Then Operator Opens Door | Operator Opens Already-Unlatched Door |
| Best Application | Door Needs to Remain Latched Until Authorized Activation | Door Can Remain Unlatched During Automatic Operation |
If your hollow metal entrance needs to remain latched until the automaticdoor is activated, this rim electric strike package is the appropriatetype of Maverick HA8LP package to consider.
This hollow metal automatic door package includestwo wireless handicap activation push buttonsfor convenient automatic door activation from both sides of the opening.
A typical installation placesone push button on each side of the door,allowing pedestrians to activate the automatic operator when approachingfrom either direction.
When either push button is pressed, its wireless transmitter sends anactivation signal to the receiver connected to the HA8LP automatic door system.
The included activation devices use4.75" x 4.75" commercial stainless steel handicap push plates.
Running activation wiring from both sides of an existing hollow metal openingcan add unnecessary complexity to an automatic door retrofit.
The included wireless system allows the handicap push buttons to communicatewith the receiverwithout requiring activation wiring to be run from each push buttonlocation back to the automatic door operator.
This can make the package particularly attractive when converting anexisting manual hollow metal entrance into an automatic door.
TheMaverick HA8LPis designed to be our standard-duty automatic swing door operator for themajority of typical commercial applications.
With capacity for commercial doors weighing up to300 lbs.,the HA8LP provides an excellent balance of commercial-grade construction,dependable operation and compact operator size.
The HA8LP can be an excellent choice forcommercial hollow metal doorsin offices, retail buildings, medical facilities and many other commercialenvironments.
For exceptionally heavy doors or highly demanding high-volume applications,consider theMaverick HA8SP Ultra Heavy Duty Automatic Door Operator.
One of the primary advantages of the Maverick HA8LP is its compact4-1/8" x 5-1/8" operator header profile.
The low-profile housing requires less vertical mounting space above thedoor and provides a cleaner architectural appearance than larger-profileautomatic door operators.
This makes the HA8LP especially useful for applications whereoperator clearance and appearance matterwithout sacrificing commercial-grade construction.
The Maverick HA8LP is built around a commercial-grade electromechanicaldrive system designed for dependable long-term automatic door operation.

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