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Topic ID 1939
05/09/2006 by Steve
Disabled access to W.H.Smith's
Is it just me that gets really annoyed by the automatic doors at Smith's. So many times I've seen them shut themselves in people's faces. And it's not a "relaxed" shut either, it's a powered shut, so if you push against them they push back against YOU! This lunchtime I saw them close just as a woman in a wheelchair was about to go through. Luckily I was able to hit the big button before they closed on her. They are positively dangerous.
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Reply ID 24764
05/09/2006 by Avery
Very, don’t they have a sensor that prevents them from closing? If not one should be installed, I would complain to the manager.
Reply ID 24765
05/09/2006 by gregb
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Originally posted by Steve
Is it just me that gets really annoyed by the automatic doors at Smith's. So many times I've seen them shut themselves in people's faces. And it's not a "relaxed" shut either, it's a powered shut, so if you push against them they push back against YOU! This lunchtime I saw them close just as a woman in a wheelchair was about to go through. Luckily I was able to hit the big button before they closed on her. They are positively dangerous.
Did you mention it to WH Smiths? What did they say?
Reply ID 24771
05/09/2006 by Steve
I've mentioned it on several occasions but I'm told the engineers just come out and say it's working properly.
Reply ID 24780
05/09/2006 by Avery
Maybe they should have it on a sensor all the time and not have a button to press. I think it would be safer for all concerned as they could be taken to court if an injury is sustained.
Reply ID 25577
12/09/2006 by Dude
Its very handy to get a baby buggy through!
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