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Does Ives offer a continuous hinge or pivot for lead lined doors?
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Ives does not offer a continuous hinge designed specifically for lead lined doors. Standard hinges may work if the hinge and mounting hardware do not penetrate the lead lining in the door.&nb...:
What is the Falcon SZ-Series Door?
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Falcon SZ Series Door is the economy Steelcraft commercial grade door recommended light commercial applications when architectural specification are not needed. Options: The SZ-Series door is...:
What is the minimum dimension from the edge of the door to a glass light cutout?
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Minimum dimensions to cutouts for glass lights: Vertical edge of door to edge of cutout = 5 29/32" Top of door to top of cutout = 6" Bottom of door to bottom of cutout = 10" Reinforcing chann...:
HINGE REINFORCEMENT
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Reinforcement; 7 gage:
What options are available to add frame reinforcement for surface closer?
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Steelcraft offers two optional types of reinforcements for open section header to be installed in distributor shop or in the field: Full profile sleeve; is a 14 gauge, 16" long part to fit the p...:
Can doors be prepared for raceways in the factory?
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Raceway availability: Optional factory installed raceways are available in doors but are not available in frames. Preparation Info: Steelcraft installs a flexible 3/4" ID steel...:
What is maximum width, height and weight for IVES butt hinges?
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Butt hinges can be used on doors up to 4' wide and 200 pounds. There is no maximum door height. However, an additional hinge must be installed every 30" when exceeding a 7' d...:
What is the most common practice for running electric power from a frame to the door and hardware?
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Electrical hinges or a power transfer units are the most commonly used practices to run electric power to locks and/or strikes. Electric Hinges: Most electric hinges will fit into...:
What is the template for the 224HD TW8 continuous hinge?
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Templates for 224HD TW8 continuous hinges are 829431-00 for 83" & 85", 829433-00 for 95" & 829435-00 for 120" tall doors. Templates for 112HD TW8 continuous hinges are 829430-00 for 83" & 85", 82...:
Where is the EPT location of a Pin-and-Barrel Continuous HInge?
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The 600/700 Series EPT Template shows recommended locations based on the standard sizes, The customer can provide a different dimension measured from the top of the hinge to the Cen...:
Where is common cutout for Von Duprin EPT prep in Ives 224 Continuous Hinge?
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Cutout depends on the size of 224 hinge. See 112HD/224HD-EPT template. 112HD/224HD continuous hinge Center line of EPT to top of the door 83 inches 30 inches 85 inches 32 inc...:
What is the standard gap between a pair of doors hung with continuous hinges?
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The standard gap between a pair of doors will be 3/16" when used with a Steelcraft "Z" astragal. If a wide inactive leaf is requested (no astragal) the gap between the doors will be...:
What hinges can be used on tornado doors?
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The following hinges are available on Paladin series doors and frames: Butt hinges - 4 1/2" or 5" ball bearing type either standard or heavy duty Continuous hinges - full ...:
What is the standard downsizing for a door leaf when using continuous hinges?
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Doors require special downsizing for continuous hinges. The amount of downsizing depends on the hinge specified (manufacturer and type) and the hinge application (Full Mortise versus Full Surface v...:
Where is the Fire Label located on a door and a frame?
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Fire labels (UL, ITS/WHI or FM) are located as follows: Butt Hinges and Pivots: On the doors the fire label is located on the hinge edge between the top and 2nd hinge preparation. On the fram...:
Does Steelcraft use a 7 gage hinge reinforcement on their frames?
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Steelcraft uses a 7 gage hinge reinforcement for 4 1/2" and 5" butt hinges as standard on all frame series. The hinge reinforcement size for either 4 1/2" or 5" hinges (standard or heavy duty hing...: