The funny thing about this Fixed-it Friday photo is that it arrived on the same day from 2 different people – Steve Murray of Security Lock Distributors, and Ed Marchakitus of Cornell Storefront Systems. Thanks to both of you!
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So will extra knots in the bungee increase sweep speed?
…………… another Bill Elliott spec!
I want to know where the black rubber bungee that is attached gets attached. It must be the overload or high wind bungee?
We’ve been using the yellow bungees, the red looks more official, so we’ll have to see if we can’t find some of them. 😉
As a door control engineer, this picture makes me wanna cry. And I agree with Glenn – what’s up with the black bungee?! I wonder how well the valves control door speed?
From your posts/pictures that you put up here about blocked exits, modified hardware, non-compliant ways of lock/latching/holding open the door, and some ingenious methods used on doors for convenience, baffles me in that these are in the country that originates codes & methods to safely secure the built environment. I am in the Middle East where we adopt IBC/NFPA or BS/EU codes, but have never seen such blatant abuse of door hardware. What we see here is use of non compliant HW items due to conflict between North American and BS/EU codes, and sometimes total ignorance of Codes.
heheheh
is this a new line of arms sold by Global???
Eric: I think the knots are to increase the tension in the red “arm”
(bungee cord)
Glenn and David: the black one, I think that’s the (optional) backheck 😀
someone, please save my sanity and buy an arm for the closer?!?!
-Jess the door closer doctor
It’s creative idea in stupid way….
I love these Fixed It Friday posts Lori!
Thanks for taking the time to keep up with this blog. It’s a huge resource for all of us in the door, lock, & hardware industry.
Thanks Jeff!
One thing I’ve learned in this industry… If it’s broke…. McGyver it.