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Rough opening for astragal doors
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My COR is not allowing my inactive leaf with push side overlapping astragal to close first.
Resolution:
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 is an astragal?
Resolution:
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...:
ROUGH OPENING
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What is the difference between the FE and DE-Series frames
Resolution:
A Double Egress frame is a double door frame prepared to receive two single-acting doors swinging in opposite directions (both doors are) the same hand. These openings are installed in cross corrid...:
What is the standard gap between a pair of doors hung with continuous hinges?
Resolution:
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...:
Can IVES Lock Guards be used on double doors?
Resolution:
Ives lock guards are designed for use on for double doors with an astragal and not for use on single doors. Ives Lock Guards sit flush against the doors in a double door application.&nbs...:
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 we have 9927-F LBR and 9975-F on a paired opening?
Resolution:
This combination is not available. The 98/9927-LBR-F has only been UL tested as vertical by vertical combination on pairs of fire rated doors.:
Can the LM9000 multi lock series be used in standard openings?
Resolution:
Specify either an L or B doors for use with the LM9000 or LMV9000 Specify the F frame for use with the LM9000 or LMV9000 Order the lock from Schlage as you would normally The concealed rods...:
Do Von Duprin Exit devices meet the 5 pound force requirement for opening an ADA handicapped door opening?
Resolution:
The 5 pound force requirement is in reference to the maximum force to swing the door, not the maximum force allowed to unlatch the exit device. Maximum allowed force to retract the Von D...:
What are the ANSI recommendations for the actuator mounting height and distance between the wall actuator and the door opening?
Resolution:
Always check the most current revision of the ANSI A156.19 standard for recommendation or requirement of the location of a Knowing Act switch. 2019 ANSI A156.19 states the requirement of the ...:
Are the Falcon SC Series door closers fire rated?
Resolution:
Yes, the Falcon SC Series closers have a UL listing.:
Can the electric strike be used with a vertical rod device on a fire-rated door?
Resolution:
Not for use in fire rated openings.:
What is a Cam Lift Hinge?
Resolution:
Cam Lift Hinges are specially designed hinges used mainly on acoustical door assemblies. The Cam Lift Hinge lifts the door during its travel and seats the door bottom for a pos...:
How narrow of a door can a 98/9927 device be mounted?
Resolution:
Minimum door opening on double door with 98/9927 should be 25.5" and single door is 25.65".:
How many compression anchors are provide per jamb on DW-Series frames?
Resolution:
For compression anchor details refer to the “ANCHORING SYSTEMS” section in the Steelcraft Tech Data Manual.Anchor Quantities: • 1 compression anchor per jamb through 9"depth • ...:
What astragals are available?
Resolution:
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 ...:
What is a Pocket Door Frames?
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POCKET DOOR FRAME: A frame designed to allow a door to slide inside a pocket located within the cavity of a wall. The hinge jamb of the frame is replaced with a 2 piece jamb without a stop. I...:
What is the rough opening in walls for frame installations?
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For DW, K three sided frames and four sided borrowed light frames: Three sided frame = door opening width (order size) plus 1 1/2" minimum to 2" maximum and the door opening hei...:
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...:
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...:
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?
Resolution:
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 3 hour rated pairs of doors?
Resolution:
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...: