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What strike is used for in-active leaf on pair of doors with 19-R?
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The 571 strike is used on the in-active door leaf of a pair or on the 19-V door leaf when both doors are active per template.:
What electric strike can be used on a pair of doors with an L9000 lock?
Resolution:
Von Duprin 6223 electric strike is the most common closed back strike or the 6221 for open back strike on inactive leaf that can be used with Schlage L9000 or Von Duprin 7500 mortise lock.:
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...:
What different types of door coordinators are available?
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There are 2 types of door coordinators available: Bar Coordinators (Ives COR Series): Surface mounted to the bottom surface of the frame soffit. The active door lever, located nearest to th...:
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...:
How do you install a Senior Swing 9540 on one leaf of a double door?
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Surface Mounting - A 9542 HDR2 (Double Door Header) and a 9540-18 mounting plate can be used on the active leaf. A manual closer with a PA (parallel arm) can then be installed on the inactive leaf....:
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 is the standard gap between a pair of doors hung with continuous hinges?
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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...:
What are Pneumatic Automatic Operators?
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Pneumatic Automatic Operators are used in areas where electrically operated devices are not convenient or permitted. Consists of a modified, heavy-duty door closer for manual oper...:
Do you need Double Egress arm to install a 4040SE on the Push Side of a door?
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The 4040SE uses the regular arm for any Push Side mounting (minimum 28" door width). ST-2788 (a special arm and track) can be used to mount a 4040SE on the Push Side of a smaller (narrow) doo...:
What is the standard downsizing for a door leaf when using continuous hinges?
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Doors require special downsizing for continuous hinges. The amount of downsizing depends on the hinge specified (manufacturer and type) and the hinge application (Full Mortise versus Full Surface v...:
What is the narrowest door a 4040 pull side will mount on?
Resolution:
14" door leaf is the narrowest with standard template.:
Are flush bolts available on the inactive leaf of hurricane double doors with either FBC or NOA approvals?
Resolution:
Ives SB360 surface bolt at top and bottom are the only flush bolts approved for use on H-Series hurricane FBC or NOA applications? The only approved latching hardware for inactive leaf of pairs w...:
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 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 an astragal?
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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...:
Can the existing 9927/9947/9948 devices be cut to fit a 24" leaf?
Resolution:
No, the existing 98/9927/F, 98/9947/F and 98/9947/F devices can't be cut to fit a 24" leaf door.:
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INACTIVE LEAF
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Inactive Door, Wde Inactive:
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...:
Is Steelcraft an active member of SDI?
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Steelcraft is a long-standing and very involved member of several training and industry organizations. Some of the major trade associations of which Steelcraft is and active member include: SDI ...:
How do you order a Senior Swing header for a 2810 on one leaf and a 2010 on the other?
Resolution:
LCN does offer a 2810 Senior Swing / 2010 manual closer combo for a pair of doors. Both units contained within the same Senior Swing header. To order a paired operator with a 2810 o...: