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C O V E R S T O R Y
alarm, if power fails, or if the emergency exit push-button is activated,
the curtain immediately moves to a fully open position with no electrical
supply required. After an event, the curtain returns to its closed,
secure position with the touch of a button. This feature complies with
International Building Code Means of Egress Section 10, combining
secured space separation with emergency egress capability.
Integration with an Existing Alarm System: If a school or
building chooses the optional ThreatProtect feature, the grille can
be tied to a threat alarm system, allowing the curtain to close quickly
during lockdown events and keep out hostile threats. ThreatProtect
also opens the curtain when the fire alarm is triggered to provide
safe egress.
Conditional Security Performance: If an intruder attempts
to force the grille open by pushing up or pulling down on the
grille, the AutoLock Link feature engages the grille’s scissor links to
prevent the grille from opening. No manual locking or unlocking
is required, and the AutoLock Link feature remains disengaged
during normal and emergency operation.
Complementing these emergency safety and security features,
the CrossingGard Grille also offers the rugged performance of
aluminum and steel materials plus optional finishes for the guides
and bottom bar like SpectraShield Powder Coating in more than
180 colors. With so many choices, schools can easily match the grille
with their school colors while also adding a durable protective finish.
G R A D U AT I N G T O A M O R E S E C U R E S O L U T I O N
The collaboration between Clopay and A&B Door at St. Jude School
is a prime example of how businesses can work together to en-
hance community safety. By integrating advanced solutions like the
CrossingGard Grille, schools can create more secure environments
and control when and how their space is accessed. The grille is also
designed to respond in an emergency,
with features that allow it to function
safely without an electrical supply and
connect to a building’s alarm system.
“We’re always looking to improve
school security,” summarized Sister
Fischer, “and I highly recommend the
CrossingGard Grille as an innovative
solution for schools.”
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