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can large door clearances be covered with astragals
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What are the standard door and frame clearances?
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To determine Actual Door Size, the following values are subtracted from nominal door size (frame opening/order size) Actual Door Size: The largest measured width by height of the door leaf as m...:
Can an auto operator be installed on a Dutch door?
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Yes, an automatic operator can be installed on a Dutch door. The operator must be installed on the top leaf of the Dutch door. Only the top half will open unless the top and bottom leaves (se...:
Will a 25R-L cover the door prep from a 18-R-L?
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The (4) center case mounting holes are in the same location but there are some small modifications that will be needed like the 3/4" dia. hole at device CL for the main cam clearance shown o...:
DOOR EDGE CLEARANCE
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Clearance, ; Door Clearance, Design Clearance:
Can Von Duprin GBK's be stacked up to clear a 9/16" glass bead on a fire door?
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You can only use one GBK Glass Bead Kit (1/4") per device on fire rated openings. Glass Bead Kit is for use on doors with raised glass beads.:
What strike do I specify with the 9975 device on a pair of 1 3/4" thick doors with a flat overlapping astragal mounting on the exterior of the active door?
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Use the 575-2 strike with 9975 device on a pair of 1 3/4" thick doors with overlapping astragal mounting on the exterior of the active door. The strike lip has been cut off to eliminate any interfe...:
Are top caps, bottom caps and/or astragals finish stained when factory attached on Graintech door?
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When factory installed on GrainTech® doors: Finish Stain - YES, top caps, bottom caps and astragals are stained (prior to attachment) to match the GrainTech® door finish. GrainTech® Steel - NO, t...:
Are astragals required on fire doors?
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Astragals are required on: 3 hour fire rated pairs: Double doors - swinging in the same direction Double Egress - swinging in opposite directions Fire rated Dutch Doors Fire rated 1 3/4" t...:
Are astragals required on 3 hour rated pairs of doors?
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All 3 hour fire rated pairs of doors do require an astragal when used without a removable hardware mullion. Pairs of doors with removable hardware mullions are treated and listed as 2 single doors...:
What is an astragal?
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An Astragal is an applied molding attached most commonly to the meeting edge of doors to: Protection against weather conditions Minimize the passage of light between the doors Retard the passa...:
My COR is not allowing my inactive leaf with push side overlapping astragal to close first.
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Astragal must be applied to pull side of active leaf, since placing the stragal on the inside of the inactive leaf will interfere with the active door closing.:
What astragals are available?
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Types of astragal offered from Steelcraft are as follows: "Z" Astragal - For information on "Z" astragal types and attachment refer to the TD Manual page 3.3.17. Most commonly used on double ...:
Can a door have an INPACT device and glass lights?
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Glass lights available:Standard Glass Lights - The N4, N5 & V lite can be used at standard locations without any modification.Glass Light Options - Other glass lights are available but have lim...:
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...: