Client Challenge: Ongoing Problems with Existing Automatic Doors
J Manny recently completed an automatic swing door installation at a major A&E department in South Wales, helping the hospital overcome ongoing issues with its existing entrance doors.
When the hospital first opened in 2020, a set of bi-fold automatic doors, supplied and installed by a UK manufacturer, were fitted to the entrance. Unfortunately, the doors had experienced problems from the outset, including unreliable locking, operational issues and repeated, costly repairs.
After several years of frustration and increasing maintenance costs, the Health Board decided it was time to invest in a more reliable long-term solution.
As a busy A&E department, the hospital required an entrance system that could provide dependable operation and security while supporting the demands of a critical healthcare environment.
Our Solution: Automatic Swing Door Installation
J Manny removed the existing bi-fold door arrangement and replaced it with a new set of automatic swing doors, fitted with Record DFA127 operators and complete overhead locking.
The new automatic swing door installation provides a more robust and reliable entrance solution, addressing the ongoing issues experienced with the previous doors and providing a better long-term option for the hospital.
The project included:
- Removal of the existing bi-fold automatic doors
- Installation of a new set of automatic swing doors
- Fitting of Record DFA127 operators
- Installation of complete overhead locking
- Replacing an unreliable entrance arrangement with a more robust solution
- Careful planning and coordination around the hospital’s operational requirements
- Working closely with the hospital’s nursing teams and Estates team
Careful Planning in a Critical Healthcare Environment
As with any project within a busy A&E department, careful planning and communication were essential.
J Manny worked closely with the hospital’s nursing teams, Estates team and our own planning department to coordinate the installation and ensure the works were scheduled appropriately.
With the hospital continuing to operate throughout the project, minimising disruption to day-to-day activities was a key consideration.
Projects in critical environments require more than simply supplying and installing new doors. Understanding the site, communicating with the right teams and coordinating the work carefully are all essential parts of delivering a successful installation.
Automatic Swing Door Installation: Project Benefits
Improved reliability providing a more dependable entrance solution following years of operational problems
New automatic swing doors replacing the problematic existing bi-fold arrangement
Record DFA127 operators providing the operating equipment for the new automatic swing door installation
Complete overhead locking helping to provide a secure entrance solution
Long-term solution moving away from repeated repairs and increasing maintenance costs
Minimal disruption with the automatic swing door installation carefully coordinated around the hospital’s daily operations
Experienced project delivery supported by close communication between J Manny’s planning department, nursing teams and Estates team
A&E Automatic Swing Door Installation: The Outcome
J Manny successfully completed the automatic door replacement, removing the existing bi-fold arrangement and installing a new set of automatic swing doors fitted with Record DFA127 operators and complete overhead locking.
The new automatic swing door installation provides a more robust and reliable entrance solution, helping the hospital move away from the ongoing operational issues and costly repairs associated with its previous doors.
With careful planning and close coordination between all teams involved, the project was delivered with minimal disruption to the hospital’s day-to-day operations.
We would like to thank the hospital’s nursing teams and Estates team for their support and cooperation throughout the project, as well as our own planning and installation teams for helping to deliver another successful installation.
Automatic Door Solutions for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and healthcare facilities rely on automatic doors to support safe, secure and efficient access throughout their buildings. In busy environments such as A&E departments, dependable door operation is particularly important.
At J Manny, we understand the demands of working in healthcare environments and the importance of providing practical, reliable automatic door solutions. From replacing ageing and unreliable entrance systems to installing new automatic swing and sliding doors, our experienced team works closely with clients and estates teams to deliver solutions suited to their requirements.
Whether you’re experiencing ongoing problems with existing automatic doors, facing increasing maintenance costs or considering a complete entrance upgrade, we can help identify a suitable long-term solution.
If you’re looking for automatic door repairs, replacement or installation at a hospital, healthcare facility or other commercial premises, contact the J Manny team today.