What is the purpose for using a 12 gage head reinforcement?
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 spread ...
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What is a 45° Hospital Stop?
Hospital Stops are available as either:
45° Hospital Stop - the stop of the frame terminates at a 45° angle
90° Hospital Stop - the stop of the frame terminates at a 90° angle
The type of ho...
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What are the installation tolerances for hollow metal frames?
Industry standards for hollow metal frames installation tolerances have been developed by both the SDI (Steel Door Institute) and HMMA (Hollow Metal Manufacturers). Both standards are based on the i...
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Can out of square frames be adjusted?
It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to install all material in accordance with SDI or HMMA installation standards and tolerances. Out of square frames which are installed out of...
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Can "toed in" or "toed out" jambs be adjusted?
This condition (toed in or toed out jambs) is usually not found until the door is installed.Frames which have toed in or toed out jambs have been installed out of tolerance.It is the responsibility of...
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Can out of plumb (twisted) frames be adjusted?
Out of plumb (also referred to as twisted) frames usually cannot be adjusted."Out of Plumb or Twisted frames (or jambs)" is a condition created by improper wall construction and/or improper insta...
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Does wall board have to extend into the throat of a fire rated frame?
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Can wood doors be used with with double egress frames?
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 manufact...
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What is the difference between the DW-Series and K-Series frames?
Both the DW and K-Series frames are identical with the exception of the base anchoring. Both the DW and K-series frames are supplied with a field adjustable compression anchor in each jamb located a...
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Can a filler or cover plate be used to blank out a EPT prep on a fire rated frame?
Yes, a filler plate can be used to cover an EPT prep as long as it is made from the same material as the frame.
This information can also be found in NFPA 80 under Chapter 5 for Field Modifications....
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