Are frames available without backbends?
F-Series frames are available without returns:
Fire Rated frames must have welded corners.
Frames must include weled in wood or steel stud anchors.
Installation requirements:
...
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Steelcraft
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...
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » DW & K Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » FE & DE Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » MU Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Steelcraft
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...
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » DW & K Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » FE & DE Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » MU Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Steelcraft
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...
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » DW & K Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » FE & DE Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » MU Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Steelcraft
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...
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » DW & K Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » FE & DE Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » MU Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Steelcraft
Does wall board have to extend into the throat of a fire rated frame?
...
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » DW & K Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » FE & DE Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » MU Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Steelcraft
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...
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » DW & K Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » FE & DE Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » MU Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Steelcraft
Why are lead lined frames used?
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).
Frames...
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » MU Series » Steelcraft
Can the LM9000 multi lock series be used in standard openings?
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...
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Doors » B Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Doors » L-Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Mechanical Locks » Mortised » LM9300 Series » Schlage | Schlage Commercial » Steelcraft
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....
Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » DW & K Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » F & FN Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » FE & DE Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Frames » MU Series » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Doors and Frames » Parts » Small Parts » Steelcraft | Schlage Commercial » Steelcraft