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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...:
How to adjust a 4010 hold open arm?
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The correct method (process) for setting the hold open is: The 4010 hold open arms are handed, verify correct hand arm. (R or L stamped on main arm) Loosen the hold open nut. Opened the door ...:
What Steelcraft doors can be prepped for a Von Duprin InPact device?
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Steelcraft L-Series and T-Series doors are available (as an option) factory prepared for the Von Duprin InPact exit device. :
How do I set the hold open on my 4040 closer?
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The hold open position on a "REG" or "EDA" hold open arm is set with the door to a few degrees shy of the desired hold open point. To properly set, open the door 5° less then the desired hold open...:
Can a Cam Lift hinge be used with LCN closers?
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Cam Lift hinges can only be used with LCN door closers that have a "Regular" or "Reg hold Open" style arm. Locating the Closer and Arm from the centerline of the pivot point of the cam lift h...:
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...:
Will a 4040SE open and hold at 180°?
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No, LCN does not have an electronic hold open closer (SE/ME Series) that will provide a solid 180° hold open position. The 3130SE has an adjustable hold open position from 85° to 110° maximum. ...:
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...:
What causes am ME Series closer to creep shut (creeper)?
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If an ME Series closer creeps shut or will not hold open, Verify proper voltage is being supplied to the closer, if correct Check the on/off switch. Verify the voltage on the 2 pin co...:
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 ...:
What would cause an ME Series closer (2310ME/4310ME/4410ME) to pop back into hold open as it is closing?
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This condition can be caused by the "closing speed adjustment" being regulated for a fast closing speed. Try adjusting the closing speed to slow down the closing of the door. If that does not corre...:
What do I need to do to make my 4041 Reg/PA a hold open arm?
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When placing an order for a 4041/4040XP Rw/PA with hold open, it would be ordered as a 4041 /4040XP Hw/PA. For an existing Rw/PA requiring the addition of a hold open function, a hold open arm woul...:
What is a 320G door closer?
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The "320G" is the # on a UL sticker attached to the arm of most LCN door closers, and is not a door closer model number. The "320G" means that the arm is not a mechanical hold open device and OK t...:
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 a 4040SE not to hold the door open?
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A 4040SE would not hold the door open if it has : No Voltage or Improper Voltage. Check that the track has proper voltage going to it (24V AC/DC or 120V AC). If 120 volts is supplied...:
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...:
Can you replace a regular arm with a hold open with out moving the door closer?
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Yes, as long as you stay with the like style arm. Example: replace an RW/PA with HW/PA, replace an EDA with HEDA, or replace a CUSH with HCUSH.:
Can you manually pull a 4040SE out of hold open?
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The holding force on an SE/ME Series door closer is approximately 35 lbs. and they can be manually pulled out of hold open with approximately 35 lbs of force. :
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...:
In what direction should the hold open nut be pointing for a 4041 H closer, up or down?
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Make sure that the hold open nut is not on upside down. The orientation of the hold open nut depends on the mounting. On a Top Jamb "Push Side" mount, the hold open nut would poi...:
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 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...: