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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...:
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...:
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 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...:
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...:
Can an electric strike be used with a surface vertical rod device on a fire-rated door?
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Not for use in fire rated openings.:
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...:
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...:
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 door size for ITS/WHI fire rated doors?
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ITS/WHI is "Warnoch Hersey". ITS/WHI is the formal designation for Intertek Testing Services / Warnock Hersey. ITS/WHI is an independent agency with testing, listing, in-plant inspection, and label...:
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 are the different door cores available?
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The five most common cores are honeycomb, polystyrene, polyurethane, steel stiffened, and temperature rise. Honeycomb core doors are used for interior and exterior openings where high thermal...:
What strike do I use with a Von Duprin rim device on a pair of doors with flush bolts?
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NON Fire Rated doors would use the 1609 strike applied to the inactive leaf with flushbolts. This may NOT be used on Fire Rated openings.:
Is the Von Duprin Guard-X exit device fire rated?
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The Von Duprin Guard-X exit device is not fire rated because the deadbolt is not spring loaded. Therefore, there would be no positive latching as required on a fire rated opening. :
What cores are offered for insulated doors?
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Insulated Core Options: Steelcraft L-Series doors are available with the following 2 optional insulated cores: Polystyrene slab - this core is available in non fire rated and fire rated doors...:
What is the maximum door size for UL fire rated doors?
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Maximum UL Fire Rated door sizes are as follows:A-Series:4' 0" X 8' 0" single door8' 0" X 8' 0” double door or pairsB-Series4' 0" X 10' 0" single door8' 0" X 10' 0” double door or pairsCE-Series:3'...:
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...:
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...:
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...:
Can wood doors be used with with double egress frames?
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Yes, wood doors can be used and installed in most hollow metal frame applications including FE-Series and DE-Series Double Egress frames. Caution - For fire rated applications the wood door manufa...:
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...:
Are Steelcraft doors and/or frames fire rated?
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Yes, Steelcraft doors and/or frames are available and can carry a UL, WH or FM label. The type of fire label (UL, WH or FM) is dictated by the specifications and local building code. Doors ...:
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...:
Are intumescent seals or gaskets required on fire rated steel doors?
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Intumescent seals or gaskets are not required on fire rated steel doors. Generally speaking, the requirement for intumescent seals or gaskets are a function of the individual manufacturers’ listi...:
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...:
Is a 20 minute label door a real fire door?
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The 20 minute Fire Rating is a valid label and are commonly referred to as "Smoke and Draft control door assemblies". Depending on the local fire code and the openings's applica...:
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 ...:
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.:
Is the 3130 Series closer Fire Rated?
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The 3130 Series closer is UL listed- Fire Rated (UL-10C) for up to 3 Hr. The Door and Frame Manufacturer needs to be contacted to verify their Door/Frame rating would not be ...:
What is the maximum glass light size available on a 20 minute sidelight frame?
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On fire rated transom and/or sidelight frames and fire rated window frames, Steelcraft labeling procedures only control the O/A width and/or height of the frames based on wall condition. The amount...:
Can decorative metal panels be installed over the entire surface of fire doors?
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Decorative metal panels can only be attached if the panel manufacturer is UL listed in UL’s category GVUZ. All installation, sizes and hourly ratings are in accordance with that manufacturers” ...:
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 are Hold Open Closers & Magnets?
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Hold Open Closers & Magnets (Fire/Life safety products) provide a wide range of solutions. Single or multi-point hold open closers Utilize an electromechanical closer. Hold the door o...:
Is GrainTech available fire rated?
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GrainTech® is available with very broad fire ratings.The option of GrainTech® does not affect the fire rating of the door.Fire ratings depend on the door series, hardware and applications.For all f...:
What fire ratings are available on DW-Series Borrowed Lights?
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DW-Series Fire Rated Borrowed Lights are available in the following sizes: 60 minute (1 hour) rating = 2721 square inches of visible glass. maximum frame rabbet to rabbet dimensions = 78 1/4...:
Can a magnet, or sentronic device, be released and close the door from a button at a desk?
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If a door is being held open by the LCN SEM 7800/1900 magnet or any ME/SE Series Sentronic LCN closer, you can remotely release that door to close by ordering the following parts and wiri...:
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...:
Is the Von Duprin 6223 fire rated for pairs of wood doors?
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The 6223-FSE electric strike is fire rated for pairs of wood doors, but check with wood door manufacturer to see if they have been approved for this application.:
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...:
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...:
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...:
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...:
Can the 9949 CVC be used on fire rated wood doors?
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There are several door manufacturers that have achieved a 90 minute UL Fire listing as shown. Von Duprin CVC with Marshfield Wood Door: Von Duprin is pleased to announce that Marshfield ...:
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...:
What is the largest diameter hole that Steelcraft can provide for viewer preps?
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Non fire rated doors can be furnished with a maximum 3" diameter hole for viewer preparations.Fire rated doors have a 3/4" maximum holes size unless otherwise listed by UL or ITS/WHI. Viewers must ...:
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 &...:
Are the Falcon SC Series door closers fire rated?
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Yes, the Falcon SC Series closers have a UL listing.:
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...:
Do any products offered by Steelcraft contain asbestos?
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Steelcraft doors and/or frames do not contain any asbestos. Steelcraft did use asbestos in the following products: Steelcraft S16-Series stile and rail door with flush panel and UL fire door l...:
Can 5100 electric strikebe used on fire rated door?
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The Von Duprin 5100 electric strike is not for fire rated applications.:
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...:
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,...:
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 is a U-Factor?
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The U-Factor, R-Value and K-Thermal Rating are measurements of thermal transmission through building products. U-Factor: Overall co-efficient of heat transmission passage through a built-up panel...: