What is the warranty for an Ellison balanced door?

Ellison Balanced Doors are completely warranted for 10 years. In the unlikely event of a malfunction, parts are free for the first decade of use.

Do Ellison balanced doors meet ADA standards?

Yes. Ellison Balanced Doors meet ADA standards without additional hardware. And when mechanical openers are desired, Ellison's PowerNow® power operated system reduces wear on expensive operator components.

Do Ellison balanced doors provide the same opening width as a conventional hinged door?

Yes. Ellison balanced doors provide virtually the same opening width as a conventional door of the same width. However, Ellison balanced doors provide another distinct advantage over conventional hinged doors. The Ellison balanced door’s elliptical opening/closing path reduces leaf projection onto sidewalks compared to a conventional hinged door. This reduction is important, especially in cities like New York where strict sidewalk projection codes are in effect.

Can Ellison help ensure that I meet code requirements?

While not code officials, Ellison can provide consultation and guidance regarding code issues relative to balanced doors.

To service the hydraulic check, does the door need to be removed?

For early model Ellison balanced doors, the door must be removed in order to service the hydraulic check. However, with modern Ellison balanced doors, the door does not require removal to access and remove the hydraulic check for servicing.

Does Ellison provide maintenance services for its doors?

Ellison maintains all records for each and every door we’ve ever made. Building maintenance professionals can easily provide standard maintenance for an Ellison balanced door of any age. However, should a specific part for your door ever need to be replaced - because Ellison manufacturers all components of its balanced doors in-house - Ellison can readily supply a replacement part.