Doors & Parking Access Solutions
Emergency Breakout Door Systems
FAAC XBO
The FAAC XBO Emergency Breakout System is an advanced safety solution for automatic sliding door entrances designated as escape routes, engineered to provide rapid evacuation capability while maintaining operational normality in everyday use. It is designed to comply with EN 16005 escape route standards and integrates seamlessly with FAAC sliding door automation systems.
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Description
The FAAC XBO Emergency Breakout System enhances the safety and usability of automatic sliding doors used on escape routes. It enables doors to break out quickly and safely in an emergency, without damage, and be reset easily and rapidly by regular staff — eliminating long downtime and specialist servicing requirements. The system supports smooth, ultra-quiet operation and integrates aesthetically with door profiles to maintain design continuity.
Technical Details
Performance & Compatibility
- Certification: EN 16005 compliant for escape routes with breakout systems (meets required safety standard).
- Leaf dimensions: Supports mobile leaves up to 1300 × 2800 mm.
- Maximum leaf weight: Up to 110 kg per mobile leaf.
- Compatibility: Fully compatible with FAAC sliding door profiles TK35 and TK50 and automation systems such as FAAC A1000 and A1400.
Safety & Functionality Features
- Double Mechanical Safety Contact: Immediately halts automation in an emergency situation.
- Parachute Cable: Secures semi-fixed leaf to structure for maximum safety.
- Adjustable Break-Out Force: Magnetic hooks make it easy to customise the manual breakout force and reset quickly.
- Optional Opening Limiter Arm: Restricts opening angle to avoid collisions with surrounding areas.
Operation & Design
- Ultra-Silent Movement: A dedicated sliding floor guide ensures smooth and quiet breakout movement — ideal for noise-sensitive environments like hospitals or offices.
- Customisable Aesthetics: Metal plates can be tailored to match the existing door profile design for seamless visual integration.
Ideal Applications
The XBO Emergency Breakout System is suitable for a wide range of environments where automated sliding doors form part of escape routes, including:
- Offices and office parks
- Airports and railway stations
- Banks and hotels
- Hospitals and pharmacies
- Recreational and commercial facilities
Why Choose FAAC XBO?
- Regulation-Ready: Meets EN 16005 certification requirements for breakout emergency exits.
- Fast Reset: Allows non-technical staff to quickly re-arm the system after an event.
- Enhanced Safety: Dual mechanical safety contacts and secure leaf fixing reduce risk during emergencies.
- Quiet & Reliable: Designed for sensitive locations where noise minimisation and reliability are essential.
Typical Use Cases
- Healthcare facilities
- Airport terminals
- Corporate office buildings
- Public transit stations
- Hospitality and retail entrances
