Things to Consider
- A coordinator is used at pairs of doors only
- Allows doors to be operated independently but assure inactive leaf closes first
- Soffit mounted requires reinforcement in the head soffit
- Face mounted requires reinforcement in the head face on the hardware side
- Will operate if an astragal is present on either or both door leaves
Red Flags
- Independent action will depend on specific hardware used on each leaf
- Can only be used with automatic flush bolts (requires active leaf to open 1st)
- Not for use with manual or self latching flush bolts or surface bolts
- Must be used in conjunction with door closers
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| 2 types of soffit mounted coordinators (above) and 1 face mounted type | Inactive door will raise the face mounted coordinator out of the opening when closed | Active door will swing under the face mounted coordinator when inactive door is closed |
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| When active door opens, a lever extends toward door | When inactive door opens, another lever extends and locks lever on active side | When inactive door closes, lever is forced to retract and releases lever at active door |