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Can fire rated double egress frames have side lights or transoms?
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No. Fire rated double egress frames must be a stand alone 3 sided frame assembly. If transom lights and/or sidelights are required, they must be built and installed as separate Fire Window assemb...:
What is the maximum size of a welded elevation frame?
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The following size limitations per frame unit, are in enforced for welded elevation frames shipped from the factory. These limitations are in place due to the physical size of shipping tr...:
Does Steelcraft offer a KD (knocked down) assembly for sidelight frames?
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Side Light and Side Panel frames - Side Light and Side Panel frames are not KD (Knock Down), they must be assembled and welded. All side lite and side panel frames must be assembled and welde...:
Will 1 7/16" thick glass require a special rabbet size on borrowed light frames?
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Yes. 1 7/16" thick glass but a special rabbet size is required. The size of rabbet required for the frames would depend on the size of the glazing bead being used. For 1" wide glazing stops, ...:
Are DW or K-Series frames available with side lights?
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No, sidelights are not available in the DW or K-Series frames. The DW and K-Series frame is only available in either 3-sided or borrowed light frames. DW and K-Series frames are only available...:
What is ASTM E-119?
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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.As...:
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...:
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...:
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...:
CLOSED SECTION
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Mullion, Transom Bar, Corner Post; elevation frame, transom/side light frame:
What is the maximum frame size for a label transom and sidelight frame?
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Maximum hourly rating for a transom and side light or panel frame is 1 1/2 hour (90 minutes).In masonry wall application the maximum is 13'6" x 12'2"In stud wall application the maxi...:
ELEVATION
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Transom Frame, Side Light Frame, Transom and Side Light Frame, Transom Panel Frame, Side Panel Frame, Transom and Side Panel Frame, Borrowed Light Frame:
FIELD SPLICE
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Shipping Splice; elevation frame, transom/side light frame:
FILLER PLATE
Resolution:
elevation frame, transom/side light frame:
FRAME SILL
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Base, Side Light Frame; elevation frame, side light frame:
What is a KD frame?
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Knock Down (KD) frames: KD frames are designed, manufactured and supplied with integral miters which include all notches, interlocking corner tabs and slots to allow for field assembly and do not r...:
CORNER POST
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Closed Section; Corner Mullion, 2-way, 3-way, elevation frame, transom/side light frame:
SIDE LIGHT
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Elevation:
Can louvers be installed in fire rated transom frames?
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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...:
What wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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Where is the RA closer reinforcement located on a frame for a Regular Arm Closer?
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Optional closer reinforcements are located at 3" from hinge jamb to the beginning of the reinforcement plate. This applies to Regular Arm, Parallel Arm, Top Jamb. Regular Arm (RA) closer reinfor...:
Why are lead lined frames used?
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Lead lined frames are intended for use in the X-ray Room locations in Health Care facilities. Frames are provided by Steelcraft prepped as follows: Frames are supplied knock-down (KD). Fram...:
What is the maximum size of a ITS/WHI fire rated three (3) sided frame?
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ITS/WHI Fire Rated three (3) frames are available in the following maximum door opening sizes:F and FN-Series:4' 0" X 10' 0" single door8' 0" X 10' 0” double door or pairsMU-Series:4' 0" X 9' 0" si...:
What is the maximum size of a UL fire rated three (3) sided frame?
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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 opening8' 0" X 10' 0” double door openingMU-Series frame...:
Can Steelcraft doors be powder coated?
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Steelcraft does not offer factory powder coated doors and/or frames. Powder coatings usually require heat between 300 to 400 degrees to melt and cure the powder coat. The higher heat can ca...:
FRAME PRODUCTS
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Frame, Transom Frame, Sidelight, Borrowed Light, Window Frame:
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...:
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...: