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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...:
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.:
Are window kits available for Steelcraft doors?
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Window kits are available for Steelcraft doors as either factory installed or prepared and installed by a distributor. Factory prepared light cutouts are supplied with Dezigner trim as ...:
Does Von Duprin offer an exit device for exterior use?
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Von Duprin now offers the Outdoor Defense (OUT) option for its 98/99 rim and 98/9927 surface vertical rod exit devices. The OUT option protects an exit device's critical operating components ...:
Are GrainTech doors available with hardware preps?
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All hardware options (available on standard door) are available on GrainTech® doors. Available hardware are covered in the Steelcraft Price Manual. GrainTech® doors can be prepped for the Von Dupr...:
Which strike do you use with an XP98/99 device?
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The 1609 strike cannot be used with Von Duprin XP98/99 exit device.:
How do you route the wires for an E996L trim through the exit device?
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The wires run through the device out to the EPT. See step 7 on page 5 of E996L instructions.:
Are multiple narrow lights available?
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Yes. Multiple glass lights are available on specific door series as a special option as noted below: L-Series and SL-Series: Core options - Standard honeycomb, polystyrene, polyurethane Lig...:
Is replacement aluminum glass light trim available?
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Aluminum trim is not available. All of our current trim offerings are steel.:
What is exposed glass size?
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When dealing with glass lights in doors, there are three (3) critical dimensions which must be coordinated: Exposed Glass Size (EGS) - the horizontal and/or vertical dimensional size of the vision...:
What is the maximum glass light size on a 90 min (1 1/2 hour) fire rated door?
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Standard listed wire glass: one (1) light with 100 in2 per door leaf max.Firelite or other appropriately listed glass:• FM maintains one (1) light with 100 in2 per door leaf max.• UL &...:
Does Steelcraft have frame installation instructions?
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It is always recommended to point installers to the industry installation manuals which are very comprehensive and are ANSI documentsClick here to get the updated link to the Steelcraft Shop M...:
What are the minimum stile and rail dimensions for the L-Series door FG, FG2 & FG3?
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The minimum stile and rail dimensions are to exposed glass are: Stiles = 6 13/16" Top Rails = 6 3/4" Center Rails = 7 1/2" Bottom Rail = 10 3/4" For high traffic and high abuse locations th...:
Are doors available for use with non Steelcraft window kits?
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Doors are available with cutouts only. This practice is used for field installation of aftermarket (non-Steelcraft) glass trim by either the distributor or end user. The following information must ...:
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...:
How do I program my device?
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The programming processes for Allegion devices can be both product and features specific. Some products programming processes are electronic in nature, others are physical in nature. &nb...:
Can Steelcraft doors be prepped for the 98/9949 Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Device?
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Yes, as an option, Steelcraft doors are available with factory prepared for the 98/9949 Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Device.L, B, CE, T and CE-Series doors are available factory preparedDoor prepa...:
What is the narrowest door a 99 rim, single door can fit on?
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The Minimum single door opening should be 26.32" and use the 299 or 499F strike.:
When are Panic Devices required?
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The use of Panic Hardware and/or Fire Exit Hardware is required by the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code, depending on which code and which edition of the code i...:
How far down can an exit device be cut down in the field?
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For most exit devices, please refer to the specific device series catalog for minimum door opening width the device can be cut down to fit. Be aware that some device options, frame...:
Do we make a blank trim plate to replace an existing trim?
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We have several blank trims listed in the price book to cover existing trim prep in door. DEVICE EO TRIM 22 230EO 88 880EO 98/99 990EO or 996EO* 33A/35A Rim, 33/3...:
Can a 3 hour A labeled Fire Door be prepped for multiple glass lights?
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A fire rated door for 3 hours can have one glass light maximum: 100 square inches and must have an approved glass (Firelite type) Max glass size cannot exceed 12" in width or 33" in height. Wi...:
What is the max rating available on an full glass (FG) door?
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A UL 20 minute fire rating is the maximum fire rating for a Full Glass (FG) door design. A14-Series door construction: Max fire rating is 20 minute. UL label only FG must use Over-Lapping Stee...:
What would cause an EL device to pull and release?
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If your Von Duprin EL (solenoid) device pulls and releases quickly instead of holding the latch retracted, please check all of the items below.In most cases, one or more of these solutions will r...:
Is the Von Duprin 1609 strike fire rated for pairs of doors?
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The Von Duprin 1609 cannot be used on a pair of fire rated doors. We recommend using the Von Duprin fire rated mortise exit device in lieu of the rim device such as the Von Duprin 5575-F,...:
Can I use an AD or CO - 993 Exit Trim with a Von Duprin 98/99 Concealed Vertical Rod exit device on a wood door?
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The AD or CO - 993 is NOT compatible with a Von Duprin 98/99 Concealed Vertical Rod exit device on wood doors.:
What is a surface mounted door closer?
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Surface Mounted door closers are the most durable and common type of door closer. Mounted to the surface of the door or frame Can be configured (through installation or arm type) to meet a...:
How is glass cutting size figured for standard or special glass light installed?
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The GCS (Glass Cutting Size) is determined by adding 1 1/4" to EGS (Exposed Glass Size) to both the height and width dimensions. Ex: EGS = 20" w. x 30" h. GCS = 21 1/4" wide x 31 1/4" high St...:
Are glass lights available in the H-Series door?
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Steelcraft offers all the standard lights as well as special size glass lights in the H-series door. Effective April 1, 2012, (Bulletin # B-100.12) the default for Dezigner Trim in H-Series D...:
What glass light kits are available in doors?
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Glass Light is a preparation in a door for view window, vision and/or glazing including glass stop and glazing bead and may also be refereed to as a lite.Doors are available with a wide v...:
What is the maximum glass light size on a 3 hour (180 minute) fire rated door?
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Maximum glass light sizes for 3 hour fire doors is as follows: Wire glass - not approved for use in 3 hour fire doors. Ceramic glass: UL & ITS/WH allow one (1) light with 100 square inc...:
What is the maximum glass size available on the T-Series door?
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Glass lights are available in fire rated T-Series doors: Limited to one (1) light per door leaf with a maximum of 100 square inches of exposed glass. This applies to all hourly ratings a...:
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...: