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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 is an astragal?
Resolution:
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...:
ROUGH OPENING
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Frame Installation Clearance:
What is the difference between the FE and DE-Series frames
Resolution:
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...:
What is the standard gap between a pair of doors hung with continuous hinges?
Resolution:
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...:
Can IVES Lock Guards be used on double doors?
Resolution:
Ives lock guards are designed for use on for double doors with an astragal and not for use on single doors. Ives Lock Guards sit flush against the doors in a double door application.&nbs...:
What are the standard door and frame clearances?
Resolution:
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...:
Can we have 9927-F LBR and 9975-F on a paired opening?
Resolution:
This combination is not available. The 98/9927-LBR-F has only been UL tested as vertical by vertical combination on pairs of fire rated doors.:
Can the LM9000 multi lock series be used in standard openings?
Resolution:
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...:
What are the ANSI recommendations for the actuator mounting height and distance between the wall actuator and the door opening?
Resolution:
Always check the most current revision of the ANSI A156.19 standard for recommendation or requirement of the location of a Knowing Act switch. 2019 ANSI A156.19 states the requirement of the ...:
Are the Falcon SC Series door closers fire rated?
Resolution:
Yes, the Falcon SC Series closers have a UL listing.:
Can an electric strike be used with a surface vertical rod device on a fire-rated door?
Resolution:
Not for use in fire rated openings.:
What is a Cam Lift Hinge?
Resolution:
Cam Lift Hinges are specially designed hinges used mainly on acoustical door assemblies. The Cam Lift Hinge lifts the door during its travel and seats the door bottom for a pos...:
How narrow of a door can a 98/9927 device be mounted?
Resolution:
Minimum door opening on double door with 98/9927 should be 25.5" and single door is 25.65".:
How many compression anchors are provide per jamb on DW-Series frames?
Resolution:
For compression anchor details refer to the “ANCHORING SYSTEMS” section in the Steelcraft Tech Data Manual.Anchor Quantities: • 1 compression anchor per jamb through 9"depth • ...:
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 a Pocket Door Frames?
Resolution:
POCKET DOOR FRAME: A frame designed to allow a door to slide inside a pocket located within the cavity of a wall. The hinge jamb of the frame is replaced with a 2 piece jamb without a stop. I...:
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...:
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...:
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 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...:
Are top caps, bottom caps and/or astragals finish stained when factory attached on Graintech door?
Resolution:
When factory installed on GrainTech® doors: Finish Stain - YES, top caps, bottom caps and astragals are stained (prior to attachment) to match the GrainTech® door finish. GrainTech® Steel - NO, t...:
Are astragals required on 3 hour rated pairs of doors?
Resolution:
All 3 hour fire rated pairs of doors do require an astragal when used without a removable hardware mullion. Pairs of doors with removable hardware mullions are treated and listed as 2 single doors...: