Is it just me, or does this seem questionable on several levels (encroachment, projection into the clear opening width, potential for damage)? Is this an actual product or a creative modification?
Thanks to John Cohrs of Central Indiana Hardware for the Fixed-it Friday photos!
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Looks like the ABH slip-on handle extension.
Appears to be an after market extension.
Non-compliant
YIKES! – that’s the kind of thing someone like me would impale themselves on! 🙂
1/2 real product 1/2 added on
Is that so it may be opened with a leg when hands are full?
Look at ABH 6700 with X slip on handle extension
ABH does make a handle extension that is very similar to this. They call it the “X” slip-on handle extension. If you go to the master catalog it is on page C-3 or 42 in the PDF version.
ABH makes several extensions such as the one pictured. http://www.abhmfg.com/content/documents/0000456_hospital_push_pull_latches_abh_mini_catalog.pdf
That wouldn’t last thirty seconds before getting torn off of the door in the hospital I used to work in.
ABH makes a product very similar to this. It is in their master catalog on page C-3. They call it the “X” Slip-on Handle Extension.
A modification to an existing device voids any or all implied warranties for one . Plus it creates an obstruction to the path of travel . Not to mention a liability issue
Looks like a real product… X option for the International Door Closer 6000 series. Why anybody would want one I’m not sure.
One whack with a cart and I am sure they will be changing it out.
Looks like a custom add-on to a standard hospital latch. Not sure why it was wanted, especially on the push side. Sure to get snagged on someone’s clothing sooner or later.
I would guess that some carts may have been too low to reach the handle without an extension. I’m not sure how far the handle pivots when the door opens, but perhaps it pushes in far enough that without the outward jog the extension would hit the door before the latch was fully retracted.
They had to add that on, right??