Patent ID: 8434266
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: E05F,E05Y

Abstract:
1. A retrofit conversion kit having component parts capable of being assembled in the field at a swinging door installation for mounting a generally moisture intolerant door operating apparatus together with an automatic door control and operating system as a unit in a sub-floor stratum beneath a threshold area of the door, the door having a door arm at the bottom thereof by which the door is swung open and closed, the kit comprising: a spindle engaging the door operating apparatus within an enclosure and passing through a first hole of said enclosure to engage the door arm both for providing vertical support to the door and for transmitting torque from the door operating apparatus to the door; said enclosure for containing the door operating apparatus and automatic door control and operating system unit, said enclosure comprising: a reusable sealing system comprising: wherein said upper portion of said enclosure is comprised of at least two parts, a first part being reattachably removable to provide access to an inside of said lower portion while a second part remains attached to said lower portion, wherein said first hole is partially in said first part and partially in said second part, said first sealing ring being mounted to both said first part and said second part when both upper portion parts are mounted to said lower portion.