Maverick HA8SP Ultra Heavy Duty Automatic Door Opener Package for Storefront Doors with Doggable Panic Bar

High-Traffic ADA Automatic Door Opener Kit for Existing Storefront Doors with Doggable Panic Hardware

Already have a commercial aluminum storefront door with a doggable panic bar and need to make it automatic? The Maverick HA8SP Storefront Automatic Door Opener Package provides the automatic operator and wireless handicap activation components needed to convert a compatible existing storefront swing door into an automatic accessible entrance.

This package is specifically designed for storefront doors that already use a compatible doggable panic bar / exit device. During periods of automatic operation, the panic bar can be mechanically dogged down so the latch remains retracted and the Maverick HA8SP can automatically open and close the door.

At the heart of the package is the Maverick HA8SP Ultra Heavy Duty Automatic Door Operator, engineered for high-traffic commercial entrances, demanding exterior applications and doors weighing up to 550 lbs.

Important: This is an automatic door opener retrofit package only. The aluminum storefront door, storefront frame, glass, panic bar / exit device and other door hardware are not included. They are referenced and may be shown in product images to illustrate the intended application.

What's Included with This Automatic Door Opener Package?

This package provides the major automatic door components needed to add heavy-duty automatic operation and wireless handicap activation to a compatible existing storefront door with doggable panic hardware.

• 1 Maverick HA8SP Ultra Heavy Duty Automatic Door Operator
• 2 Handicap Push Buttons
• 2 433 MHz Wireless Transmitters
• 1 433 MHz Wireless Receiver
• Automatic handicap activation capability from both sides of the entrance

Not Included: Storefront door, storefront frame, glass, panic bar / exit device, pivots, hinges, lock, push/pull hardware, electric strike or other commercial door hardware unless specifically stated otherwise.

Designed for Your Existing Storefront Door

If you already have a properly functioning aluminum storefront door and frame, replacing the entire entrance may be unnecessary just to add automatic operation.

This package is designed to retrofit a compatible existing storefront swing door by adding the Maverick HA8SP automatic operator and wireless handicap activation system.

Your existing storefront door, frame, glass, pivots or hinges and compatible panic hardware remain part of the opening. The HA8SP is added to provide automatic opening and controlled closing.

The Simple Way to Automate a Storefront Door with Doggable Panic Hardware

Panic hardware creates an additional consideration when adding an automatic door opener. If the panic device is latched, the automatic operator cannot open the door until that latch is released.

A doggable panic bar provides a simple solution when the door is permitted to remain unlatched during periods of automatic operation.

When the existing panic bar is placed into its dogged position, the latch remains mechanically retracted. This leaves the storefront door free to swing and allows the Maverick HA8SP to automatically open and close the door.

No Electric Strike Required for Dogged Operation

Because the existing panic bar can be mechanically dogged, an electric strike is not required simply to release the panic hardware during normal dogged automatic operation.

This creates a straightforward automatic sequence:

Dog the existing panic bar, press the handicap button and the Maverick HA8SP opens the door.

If your panic hardware must remain latched between automatic opening cycles, this is not the correct package configuration. A package using compatible electrically released panic hardware should be selected instead.

Perfect for High-Traffic Storefront Entrances

Storefront doors in busy commercial buildings may cycle repeatedly throughout the day.

The Maverick HA8SP is designed for applications where a standard-duty automatic door opener may not provide the durability, power or long-term performance required.

Its heavy-duty electromechanical drive system, high-precision gears, cast aluminum gearbox and 1/8 HP motor make the HA8SP an excellent choice for demanding storefront entrances.

Ideal Applications

• Retail stores
• Shopping centers
• Restaurants
• Hospitals and medical facilities
• Schools and universities
• Government facilities
• Office buildings
• Airports
• Convention centers
• Casinos
• Industrial facilities
• High-traffic exterior entrances
• Existing storefront doors with compatible doggable panic hardware

Maverick HA8SP Ultra Heavy Duty Automatic Door Operator

The Maverick HA8SP is a standard-profile low energy automatic swing door operator designed for demanding commercial applications.

Its electromechanical construction and high-precision gear system are engineered for sustained long-term operation in both interior and exterior applications.

For storefront entrances exposed to wind or pressure differences, the HA8SP includes adjustable spring tension that allows the operator to be tuned for demanding door conditions.

Maverick HA8SP Features

• Designed for doors weighing up to 550 lbs.
• Designed for high-traffic commercial applications
• 1/8 HP electromechanical motor
• High-precision commercial gearing
• Cast aluminum closed gearbox
• Permanent lubrication system
• Quiet automatic operation
• Adjustable spring tension
• Helps overcome wind and building stack pressure
• Mechanical one-way clutch for easier manual operation
• Digital control board
• On-board programming
• Magnetic limit switches
• Adjustable concealed door stop
• 1-inch solid spline spindle arm connection
• On / Off / Hold Open switch
• Built-in electric lock interface
• Separate activation and safety device inputs
• Compatible with building access control systems
• Field-modifiable aluminum header

Maverick HA8SP Technical Specifications

Designed for Existing Doggable Panic Hardware

The panic bar / exit device is not included with this package.

This automatic door opener package is intended for a compatible storefront door that already has doggable panic hardware installed, or where compatible panic hardware will be supplied separately.

During normal manual operation, pushing the panic bar retracts the latch and allows occupants to exit through the door.

When the panic device is properly dogged, its latch remains mechanically retracted, allowing the door to swing without requiring the panic bar to be depressed for each automatic opening.

How Automatic Operation Works

Automatic operation is straightforward once the existing panic bar has been placed into the appropriate dogged position.

When a user presses either handicap push button, the 433 MHz transmitter sends a wireless activation signal to the receiver connected to the Maverick HA8SP.

Because the existing panic device latch is already retracted, the HA8SP can immediately begin opening the storefront door.

After the programmed hold-open period expires, the HA8SP automatically begins closing the door.

Wireless Handicap Door Activation

This package includes two handicap push buttons for automatic activation from both sides of the entrance.

Each handicap button uses a compatible 433 MHz wireless transmitter. When either button is pressed, the transmitter sends a signal to the included 433 MHz receiver connected to the Maverick HA8SP.

• 2 commercial handicap push buttons
• 2 compatible 433 MHz wireless transmitters
• 1 compatible 433 MHz wireless receiver
• Wireless activation capability from both sides of the entrance
• Reduced need for activation wiring between push buttons and operator

Reduce Activation Wiring

Running new control wiring through an existing storefront entrance can be difficult, especially when the surrounding walls and storefront system are already finished.

The included wireless activation system allows the handicap push buttons to communicate with the receiver without requiring activation wire to be routed from each push button directly back to the automatic door operator.

Push or Pull Side Installation

The Maverick HA8SP can be configured for both push-side and pull-side storefront door installations.

Push-side configurations accommodate reveals from approximately 0 to 14 inches, while pull-side configurations accommodate reveals up to approximately 4 inches.

Correct handing and mounting configuration should be selected when ordering.

Why Use the HA8SP on a Storefront Panic Door?

Storefront entrance doors equipped with panic hardware are often installed in busy commercial buildings where the opening sees considerably more use than a typical interior ADA door.

The Maverick HA8SP provides a heavy-duty operator platform for these demanding applications. With its 1/8 HP motor, commercial gearbox, adjustable spring system and heavy-duty drive components, it is designed for entrances where durability and long-term performance matter.

Common Problems This Package Solves

• Existing storefront exit door needs automatic ADA operation
• Existing door already has compatible doggable panic hardware
• Entrance experiences heavy daily traffic
• Storefront door is difficult to open manually
• Customers need automatic activation from both sides of the entrance
• Exterior door is affected by wind or building stack pressure
• Running handicap button wiring through finished storefront construction is difficult
• A standard-duty automatic door operator is not robust enough for the application
• Customer wants to retain the existing storefront door and frame

Doggable Panic Bar vs. Automatic Electric Unlocking

The correct package depends primarily on how your existing panic hardware needs to operate.

Choose This Doggable Panic Bar Package When:

• Your existing panic hardware can remain mechanically dogged during periods of automatic operation.
• The door does not need to remain latched between automatic openings.
• You do not need electronic release with every automatic activation.

Choose an Electrically Unlocked Panic Hardware Package When:

• The panic bar must remain latched when the door is closed.
• The door needs to automatically unlock before each automatic opening.
• The entrance requires an electric rim strike or other compatible electrified locking solution.
• The opening may need access control integration.

Automatic Operation Without Replacing Your Storefront Door

If your existing storefront door, frame and compatible doggable panic hardware are in good condition, you may only need the components required to make the opening automatic.

This package provides the Maverick HA8SP Ultra Heavy Duty Automatic Door Operator, two wireless handicap push buttons, two 433 MHz transmitters and one compatible receiver.

You keep your existing storefront door, frame and compatible panic hardware while adding heavy-duty automatic opening and wireless handicap activation.

Maverick HA8SP Storefront Automatic Door Opener Package for Doggable Panic Bar Applications

Already have a storefront door with a doggable panic bar? Need heavy-duty automatic ADA operation without replacing the entire entrance?

The Maverick HA8SP package provides a purpose-built retrofit solution with an ultra heavy-duty operator rated for doors up to 550 lbs. and wireless handicap activation from both sides of the opening.

Keep your existing storefront door. Keep your existing doggable panic hardware. Add heavy-duty automatic operation.