Yes, an additional jamb anchor can be used at the bottom of the frame in lieu of the typical (adjustable or weld-in) base anchor in fire rated frames.
This is limited to the anchor designed for...
ASTM E-119 is a test standard for walls, partitions and floor or roof systems:
This test standard is also used for ceramic type glasses when used as window wall and/or borrowed light frames.
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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...
Fire Rated three (3) frames are available in the following maximum door opening sizes:
F and FN-Series frame:
4' 0" X 10' 0" single door opening
8' 0" X 10' 0” double door opening
MU-Ser...
F-Series frames are available without returns:
Fire Rated frames must have welded corners.
Frames must include weled in wood or steel stud anchors.
Installation requirements:
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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...
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...
Grouting frames is:
A process done in the field during hollow metal frame installation
The internal cavity of the frame is fill with masonry or mortar
It is intended to mainly provide ...
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...
NO - Louvers are not approved for installation in a fire rated transom / side panel frames.
NFPA Pamphlet 80 - paragraph # 6.3.4.4 states “Louvers shall not be installed in either transom or s...