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What are the minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing?
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The minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing with standard Spindle centers are:Concealed 2810 Series:2811 single door (offset pivot or butt hinge) -- 33".2811 single door with stop (cent...:
What is the narrowest door a 99 rim, single door can fit on?
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The Minimum single door opening should be 26.32" and use the 299 or 499F strike.:
What is the minimum door opening width for mounting the 4640 or 4630 on a double door?
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The minimum door opening width (for mounting a pair of 4640 or 4630 operators on a double door) is 72" wide (2 - 36" door leaves). Mounting the 4640 or 4630 on a double door that is less than 72" w...:
What is the difference between the FE and DE-Series frames
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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...:
Can DE-Series frames be prepared for pocket pivot hinges?
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Pocket pivot hinges are mainly used in cross corridor applications where clear opening width is a factor. For frames, pocket pivot hinges are a special hinge options which must be spe...:
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 ANSI A115.1 Government 86 Door Prep for the L9000 lock?
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See image, ANSI A115.1 Mortise Lock Prep This door prep requires the N escutcheon with the L283-029 spacer kit to keep the springcage from falling into the door.&nbs...:
What is the purpose for using a 12 gage head reinforcement?
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Purpose: When there is concern for the weight of overhead wall construction, or, when multiple surface applied hardware components are being used. This continuous channel has the ability to spre...:
What is clear opening width?
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Clear Opening Width for swinging doors is measured (with the door open 90 degree) from the face of door to stop soffit on strike jamb. &nbs...:
What is the minimum clear opening width required by ADA on a single door?
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The minimum clear opening width for ADA is 32" measured from face of door opened to 90 degrees to face of stop on strike jamb. There must be no hardware mounted to the door projectin...: