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What is GrainTech?
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GrainTech® is a Steelcraft door option which provides a wood grained pattern which is embossed into both face sheets of the door. GrainTech doors are factory stained and top coated with a cle...:
Does EL or QEL conversion kit for Von Duprin exit devices contain mechanism cover plate?
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The conversion kit does not contain a new mechanism case cover plate. If a cover plate is desired, you would need the Fire or Less Dogging Cover Plate for EL/QEL conversion kit and Panic cove...:
FACE (OF A LOCK)
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Front, Lock Front:
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 electric strike will work with mortise lock and aluminum 1 1/2" faced frame?
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Von Duprin doesn't offer any electric strike to fit into 1 1/2" aluminum/metal faced frame. Minimum requirement to install 6211/6211AL is 1 15/32" mortise depth.:
FRAME FACE
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Exposed part of frame parallel to face of the wall:
Can protective plates be attached to fire rated door?
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Yes, Steelcraft doors we are approved up to 48" in height or not to exceed a total 2304 square inches per face. Protective plates are usually flat sheets of metal or plastic applied to one or both...:
What frame profile variations are available on fire rated transom sidelights and window?
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Elevation frames are available in: F-Series (F16 or F14) FN-Series (FN16 or FN14) MU-Series (MU16, MU14) Additional parameters of the frame components: Perimeter (Head and Jambs) Frame: ...:
Does Steelcraft offer seamless edge door?
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Steelcraft does offer two types of seamless edge construction that support SDI classification standard Model 2 -seamless. Filled Edge: Epoxy fill, two part epoxy filled and dressed smooth. (LF, ...:
Are frames available with concave or convex face surfaces.
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No, Steelcraft does not offer frames with concave, cove molded faces or other simulated profiles which simulate wood trims. An options to these type of frame profiles is a frame with out return...:
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...:
Door hitting the strike jamb?
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If the door hits the frame (or rubs on the rabbet of the head or jamb) the frame is out of square and improperly installed. Door edge rubbing on the rabbet - shimming the hinges may resolve the...:
What is a welded (SUA) frame?
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Welded (SUA) frames: Welded frames are designed, manufactured and supplied with either square cut/notched corners or with (saw or die) miters and may or may not have connection tabs and slots. Thes...:
Does Steelcraft offer textured steel face sheets on doors?
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Steelcraft does not offer doors with textured steel face sheets. Textured steel options (EP1 and EP3) were discontinued in 2000 due to lack of demand Steelcraft does offer optional GrainTech steel...:
Are Graintech doors available with GrainTech on one face and standard panels on the others face?
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GrainTech® doors are not available with different finishes on the inside and/or the outside door panels. Both panels must match.Standard GrainTech® finishes include:BirchAshOakMapleM...:
What is the difference between the DW-Series and K-Series frames?
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Both the DW and K-Series frames are identical with the exception of the base anchoring. Both the DW and K-series frames are supplied with a field adjustable compression anchor in each jamb locate...:
What is the purpose for using a 12 gage head reinforcement?
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Purpose: When there is concern for the weight of overhead wall construction, or, when multiple surface applied hardware components are being used. This continuous channel has the ability to spre...:
Where is the RA closer reinforcement located on a frame for a Regular Arm Closer?
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Optional closer reinforcements are located at 3" from hinge jamb to the beginning of the reinforcement plate. This applies to Regular Arm, Parallel Arm, Top Jamb. Regular Arm (RA) closer reinfor...:
What are door levels and models?
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Levels and Models (covered in ANSI A250.8 (SDI 100) "Recommended Specifications for Standard Steel Doors and Frames") are SDI term aid in the selection and specification pr...:
What is Steelcraft's standard hinge locations for a 6'8" high frame from head to top of each hinge?
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The location to the top of hinge will vary depending on hinge size used. 6'8" Frame with 1 1/2 pair of hinges (top to top): For 4 1/2" hinges from the head to top of each hinge is 7 1/2", 37 7...:
What causes the top rod case to pull away from or strip out of the face of a steel door?
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Hardware falling off a door is caused by one or all of the following issues: Field abuse Improper internal reinforcements in the door Improper field preparation The top or bottom rod case can...:
What is the standard backset for the ND locks?
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The default backset is 2 3/4" and the latch faceplate dimensions are 1 1/8" x 2 1/4". The latch supplied is the 13-047 deadlatch and 13-048 springlatch.:
What is the size of the Levon lever in the A series?
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The door face to lever tip distance is 1 3/8":
What could cause the Von Duprin EL solenoid not to hold when mechanism cover plate is slide over the solenoid?
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If mechanism cover plate causes the EL solenoid to drop when slid over the solenoid, the solenoid plunger requires adjustment. You must lengthen the rod by turning the hex nut in front of the plun...:
What is the AL Jupiter lever return to the door?
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1.20 inches: