L.I.F Industries UWEP3680R Instructions / Assembly
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1. Plumb and square the opening and check the jambs for twist Some installers prefer to hang the FIGURE 19A twist ns har d t th t ti the d t d INSTALLATION SEQUENCE arin aaa C INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES Attach the base anchor to the stud or floor channel at the base of the wall The base anchor is usually a strap of metal provid ed either welded or loose at each side of the jamb at the bottom with holes punched for nails or screws Figure 19c FIGURE 19C SLIP ON DRY WALL BASE ANCHOR Compression Anchor Figure 19d An adjustable compression device is normally located near the top of each jamb This anchor is used on slip on dry wall frames and in conjunction with slip on dry wall base anchors Consult manufacturer s literature for direction to turn compression anchor The com pression anchor shall be hand tightened do not use a screw gun WOOD STUD FIGURE 19D COMPRESSION ANCHORS F GROUTING OF FRAMES Grout guards and junction boxes are intended to protect hardware preparations and tapped mount ing holes from masonry grout of 4 in 100 mm max slump consistency which is hand troweled in place ff a lighter consistency of grout greater than 4 in 127 mm slump when tested in accordance with ASTM C143 is to be used special precautions must be taken in the field by the installation con tractor to protect the hardware preparations Any grout or other bonding material2. FIGURE 4 FRAME BRACING With frame in position install the temporary wood spreaders The wood spreader Figure 5 must be square and no less than 1 in 25 mm thick Correct length is the door opening width between the jambs at the header Cut clearance notches for frame stops Spreader must be nearly as wide as frame depth for proper installation install a spreader at the bottom of the frame and a second wood spread er at the mid or strike point to maintain a proper door opening and to prevent bowing of the jambs Figure 6 Clamp or wire spreaders to frame to hold spreaders in place until the frames are set perma nently in the wall FRAME DEPTH DOOR OPENING AT HEADER FIGURE 5 WOOD SPREADER SPREADERS FIGURE 6 SPREADER LOCATION INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES Ai frames with jamb opening heights greater than 8 At frames with sidelights where the sidelight sill ff 2438mm or frame face dimensions less than 1 intersects the door jamb near the strike it is imper 1 2 in 88mm install an additional wood spreader ative that a wood spreader is located at this loca Space wood spreaders at a maximum of 36 in tion Figure 8 914mm intervais between header and bottom of frame Figure 7 SPREADERS SPREADERS FIGURE 7 SPREADER LOCATION AT FIGURE 8 LARGE JAMB OPENING HEIGHTS SPREADER LOCATION AT SIDELIGHTS INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES The
3. installation contractor shall have a carpenter level and builders square Level the head by posi tioning the level to the head door rabbet Figure 9 If necessary adjust for high spots in floor by shim ming under the jamb floor anchor Figure 13a Equalize them through an adjustable floor anchor if specified Figure 13b Note for labeled openings the maximum floor clearance is 3 4 in 19mm FIGURE 9 LEVELING THE HEAD With builder s square check frame for squareness Position square against jamb and head at door rab bet adjust as required Figure 10 FIGURE 10 SQUARENESS With carpenter level check the frame for plumbness and alignment For plumbness position fevel against both hinge and strike jambs in the rabbet For alignment Position level against both hinge and strike jambs on the stop adjust as required Figure 11 2 lt J ka LEVEL LEVEL PLUMB A E een SCETION A A FIGURE 11 PLUMBING AND ALIGNMENT With builders square check jambs for twist Posi tion square against door rabbet and project l ne per pendicular to the plane of the door rabbet adjust as required Figure 12 E See SS FIGURE 12 FRAME TWIST CHECK INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES Once ithe installer has ensured that the frame is in the correct position anchor the jamb to the floor Floor Anchors The fixed floor anchor is welded to the base of the jamb typically secur
4. L I F INDUSTRIES INC Manufacturer of Steel Doors and Frames Wood Doors and Hardware Installation Procedures Hanging of Doors Painting Hollow Metal Doors and Frames For Help Call 718 767 8800 Monday thru Friday 8 00 am thru 4 30 pm ET Commercial Fireproof Door Unit INSTALLATION OF FRAMES A GENERAL Welded door frames are checked at the factory to ensure that they are square and that no jamb twists have occurred during fabrication Temporary steel Spreaders are then attached to the jamb base to minimize misalignment or other damage during handling and shipment The frames are loaded on the carrier by personnel experienced in frame pack ing The spreaders are for shipping and handling purposes only and must be removed before installing the frame At no time shail the spreaders be used during instailation In spite of precautions frames can and sometimes do arrive at the job site with minor alignment devia tions Minor deviations from true form and alignment can be corrected by the contractor responsible for installation When knock down frames are used the manufac turers recommended assembly procedures must be followed before insiallation of the frame can begin A knock down frame is easier to pack for shipment and requires less shipping space than a welded frame Such frames however place greater responsibility on the installer who must assemble them and make sure that in spite of job conditions they are
5. ated mortise hardware oniy in accordance with the approved hardware schedule and templates provided by the hardware supplier Where surface mounted hardware anchor hinges thrust pivot pivot reinforced hinges or non tempiat ed hardware apply doors shall be reinforced with drilling and tapping done in the field by others Experienced craftsmanship and care are essential in the hanging of metal doors The use of steel hinge shims may be required to provide uniform clearance around the door and alleviate hinge bind Figure 21 and Figure 22 The door to frame clearance adjustment toward the Strike jamb in the direction of arrow S in Figure 21 can be accomplished by placing a metal shim or shims uncer the hinge leaf or leaves along the bar rel edge of the hinge Adjusting toward the hinge jamb in the direction of arrow H in Figure 22 can be done by placing a metal shim or shims under the outer edge of the hinge leaf or leaves B OPERATION CLEARANCES Edge clearances for swinging hollow metal doors and as specified in NFPA 80 shall be provided for the functional operation of the assembly and shall not exceed the following for all door heights Between door and frame at head and jamb 1 8 in 3 1 mm 1 16 in 1 5 mm Between edges of pairs of doors 1 8 in 8 1 mm 1 16 in 1 5 mm Floor clearance for fire rated swinging hollow metal doors shali not exceed 3 4 in 19mm Floor clear ance shali be provide
6. d for the functional operation of all swinging hollow metal doors and shall not be less than 71 8 in 3 1mm The Architect must define the distance from the top of the floor finished floor to top of floor covering so appropriate undercuts can be provided Floor Fin ish Floor is defined as the top of the concrete or Structural slab HMMA uses the term top of floor covering to describe the NFPA term nominal sur face of floor covering Please refer to HMMA 810 TNO7 03 Tech Note Defining Undercuis C CARE AFTER INSTALLATION Doors installed prior to completion of construction may be subject io damage from other trades because of improper protection or carelessness on the part of construction workers Prime or painted surfaces which have been scratched or otherwise marred during installation including field welding and or cleaning shall promptly be finished smooth cleaned treated for maximum paint adhesion and touched up with a direct to metal DTM rust inhibitive primer Acid washing of masonry construction adjacent to door and frame installations will damage the steel surfaces whether primed or finish painted if not cleaned immediately rusting will occur For this reason steel doors and frames must be pro tected If exposed to an acid wash all primed or painted steel surfaces must be throughly cleaned with particular attention being given to hidden areas such as those areas under glazing stops F
7. ed to the floor by mechanical fasteners providing solid anchorage for the base of each jamb Figure 13a Shimming must be used if the floor is not level This type of anchor is not used in existing masonry preframed stud walls or slip on dry wall frames but may be provided At prepared openings existing masonry or con crete an additional expansion anchor reinforce ment is provided With pre framed stud walis or completed drywall openings an additional base anchor is included In both instances these anchors are located as ciose to the bottom of the jamb as is practical 1 1 fe FIGURE 13A FIXED FLOOR ANCHOR The adjustable floor anchor is designed for use where there are significant irregularities from level an intended slope in the floor or where toppings such as terrazzo are used Figure 13b Like the Standard anchor it cannot be used in prepared openings or slip on knock down dry wall frames FIGURE 13B ADJUSTABLE FLOOR ANCHOR INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 1 MASONRY WALLS installation of a hollow metal frame in masonry Fig ure 14a Refer to HMMA 820 Hollow Metal Frames for additional anchorage methods FIGURE 14A MASONRY WALL Adjustable strap and stirrup anchor Figure 14b A stirrup is welded to the back of the jamb and a per forated or corrugated strap provides for embedding into masonry joints The stirrup provides sufficient adjusiment for masonry coursin
8. g as well as access for full grouting of jambs PERFORATED OR CORRUGATED STRAP FIGURE 14B STRAP amp STIRRUP ANCHOR T STRAP ANCHOR T strap anchor Figure 14c and Wire Loop anchor Figure 14d function similar to the strap and stirrup anchor but are set loose inside frame returns as wall is laid up FIGURE14C FIGURE 14D WIRE LOOP ANCHOR As wall is laid up locate the anchors at the hinges in the hinge jamb and at a corresponding position in the strike jamb Figure 14e FIGURE 14E MASONRY WALL WITH ANCHOR Continually check squareness plumbness alignment and twist in the frame as wall progresses INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 2 STEEL STUD WALLS installation of a hollow metal frame in stee stud wall Figure 15a Refer to HMMA 820 Hollow Meta Frames for additional anchorage methods CEILING RUNNER HEADER STUD B Ni JAMB o ba ad wo ra AAA AAAA IT a AAA EA EAA i piihihininiiiiiiniiit nee FLOOD RUNNER FIGURE 15A STEEL STUD WALL Woe Fa RNIN PRP Ps AA a O O S S S O O E O S O O O O O seeneee een tata FIGURE 15B ZEE SHAPED STEEL STUD ANCHOR Zee shaped anchor Figure 15b is welded to both rabbets inside the jamb Steel studs are mechani cally fastened to the exposed flange through the throat of the stud FIGURE 15C COMBINATION WOOD STEEL STUD ANCHOR Combination wood stee l stud anchor Figure 15c are welded or fricti
9. hnique be fol lowed to ensure that a solid and stable opening is achieved Figure 16a d represents four methods of steel stud header connections to crippie studs above frame openings Extreme precaution must be taken to ensure that any fasteners applied through face of studs or any consiruction will not increase the wall thickness Continually check squareness plumbness align ment and twist in the frame as wall progresses SCREWS CENTER CRIPPLE STUD FOLDED UPWARD FIGURE 16A RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES HEADER FIGURE 16B ACCEPTABLE SCREWS OPTIONAL CRIPPLE STUD SCREWS FOLD DOWN FIGURE 16C NOT RECOMMENDED HEADER SCREW FIGURE 16D NOT RECOMMENDED 5 COMPLETED DRYWALL Installation Sequence Installation varies from man ufacturer to manufacturer Consult the supplying manufacturer s literature for exact instructions A typical installation cycle may be as follows Figure Wali Construction It is very important that the stud manufacturers recommendation on thickness and general construction technique be followed to ensure that a solid and stable opening is achieved ie For example double studding at the opening is nec 1 Slide the header in place over the wall approxi essary the header stud must be the same width as mately in the center of the opening the jamb stud It is particularly important that the overlapping of vertical and horizontal steel
10. ht Measured vertically between the frame head rabbet and top of floor or bottom of frame minus jamb extension at each jamb and across the head 3 64 in 4 2mm Squareness Measured at rabbet on a line from jamb perpendicular to frame head not to exceed 1 16 in 1 5mm Alignment Measured at jambs on a horizontal line parallel to the plane of the face not to exceed 1 16 in 4 5mm Twist Measured at opposite face Corners of jamb on parallel lines perpendicular to the plane of the door rabbet Plumbness Measured at jambs on a perpendicu iar line from the head to the floor not to exceed 1 16 in 1 5mm The tolerances shown provide a reasonable guide line for proper installation of hollow meta frame products However it should be noted that the cumulative effect of the installation tolerances at or near their maximum levels could result in sufficient misalignment to prevent the door from functioning properly Installers should be careful not to create a tolerance buildup Tolerance buildup occurs when several tolerances are at or near their maximums Care should be taken to keep each of these toler ances as close to zero as possible INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES D TYPICAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Position frame in the correct location Brace the frame as shown Figure 4 Do not brace in the direc tion of intended wall 2 x4 BRACE SUPPORT BRACE AT FLOOR Ss
11. lly these areas have not been in constant contact with the elements but moisture has traveled under the primer Breakdown of the primer adhesion can be caused by incompatibility with the finish coat of paint resulting in the same conditions as listed above Care must be taken to ensure compatibility of primer and any top coat A small area test is always recommended to verify compatibility and adhesion In some instances a barrier coat between primer and top coat is necessary Consult finish paint manufacturer s instructions Different paint probiems have different solutions Depending on the severity of the problems sanding sanding to bare metal cleaning to remove contaminants and re priming can be necessary The selection of paint is also a consideration Manufacturing marks are not always visible with a flat low gloss primer but can appear after a gloss finish coat is applied The use of high gloss paint will increase the show through tendencies and is not recommended A maximum paint gloss rating of 20 reflectance measured using a 60 degree gloss meter would be the standard recommendation Select a commercial direct to metal DTM quality paint it is extremely important to follow the finish paint manufacturer s instructions It is important to avoid painting in extremely hot coid or damp weather Ensure material being painted is clean and dry Prior to finish painting lightly sand primed surfaces with fine grit sand paper or emery c
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13. on fit inside the jamb Additional horizontal straps allows fastening to the face of the stud in lieu of through the throat Typically used when the steel stud wall is assembled prior to set ting the frame When fastening through the face of the stud ft is extremely important that the head height of fasten ers are considered io ensure that the combined thickness of wall stud fastener head height and fin ished wall material does not exceed the designed wall thickness The effects of increased wall thick ness will result in the frame faces being forced out during drywall instalation bowing the jamb profile The corner between header and jamb will be visu ally bellied and possible misalignment of frame may Occur Due to this issue and with irregularities in wail con struction width it is strongly recommended that frames overlapping the wall except slip on con struction have a throat dimension 1 8 in 3 1mm greater than dimensioned wall thickness INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES Position the vertical steel studs in the frame throat opening in accordance with architect s deiails Aitach the vertical steel studs fo floor and ceiling runners and fasten to the steel stud anchors with mechanical fasteners Figure 15d FIGURE 15D STEEL STUD WALL WITH ANCHOR Wali Construction It is extremely important that the stee stud manufacturer s recommendation on thick ness and general construction tec
14. or additional information regarding the painting of hollow metai products please refer to HMMA 840 TNO1 07 Tech Note Painting Hollow Metal Prod ucts INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES USE HINGE SHIMS TO ADJUST DOOR CLEARANCE HINGE JAMB HINGE HINGE FIGURE 21 SHIMMING TO INCREASE CLEARANCE AT HINGE EDGE Using shim A only door will be relocated in direction of arrow S Using shim B only both door and centerline of hinge barrel will move in direction of arrow S Using both shims A and B will move the door further in direction of arrow S than by using either A or B alone and hinge barrel will be relocated just as using B alone REINFORCEMENT REINFORCEMENT FIGURE 22 SHIMMING TO DECREASE CLEARANCE AT HINGE EDGE Using shim C only door will be relocated in direc tion of arrow H Using shim D only Both door and centerline of hinge barrel will move in direction of arrow H Using both shims C and D will move the door fur ther in direction of arrow H than by using either C or D alone and hinge barrel will be relocated just as by using D alone INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES Painting Hollow Metal Products Hollow metal doors frames and related products are fabricated from hot rolled cold rolled zinc coated or Stainiess steel Stainless is typically not painted and therefore not referred to in this tech note Hot and cold rolled steel a
15. re supplied either dry or oiled and require treatment prior to painting Zinc coated steel is either gal vannealed or galvanized Galvannealed steel is manufactured suitable for immediate painting without further treatment other than normal cleaning Galvanized steel requires treatment prior to painting Refer to HMMA 802 Manufacturing of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames for more information 7 Hollow metal products must be stored in a manner to prevent exposure to adverse environmental elements Refer to HMMA 840 Guide Specifications for Installation and Storage of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames for more information Primer protects the uncoated base metal and provides the bonding agent required for the fin ished paint itis very important that the primer is protected and cleaned prior to the application of the finish coat of paint Primer manufacturers advise that the primer receive a finish coat within 30 days of delivery Exposure to elements such as high humidity salt air snow rain damp wrappings etc without proper protec tion and air circulation allows moisture to be absorbed by the primer Once this occurs with the presence of oxygen an electrolytic action follows Moisture travels between primer and the metal surfaces in a capillary action deteriorating primer adhesion Eventually this can result in water stains rusting flaking lifting or peeling When paint flakes lifts or peels rusting is not always evident Typica
16. shall be promptly cleaned off of frames or doors following installation Hollow metal surfaces shail be kept free of grout tar or other bonding materials or sealers Grouting materials which require air to dry cure are not rec ommended for such use in any closed section such as a mullion When frames intended to be built into masonry con struction which are prepared for silencers the silencer must be installed prior to grouting to avoid filling the silencer hole See Appendix HMMA 820 TN01 03 GROUTING HOLLOW METAL FRAMES G FIELD SPLICING When shipping and or handling limitations so dic tate frames for large openings shall be fabricated in sections designed for splicing and welding in the field by others Figure 20 Field splices at labeled frames require either a mechanical or welded connection at each splice joint Mechanical fasteners are through face of frame lf splice joints are welded weids shail be ground smooth and immediately cleaned and paint ed with a compatible direct to metal DTM rust inhibitive primer For products fabricated from zinc coated steel use zinc rich rust inhibitive primer FIGURE 20 FIELD SPLICES INSTALLATION AND STORAGE OF HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES PART 4 HANGING OF DOORS A GENERAL it is the responsibility of the installer to hang all doors and install all hardware prior to finish paint ing Doors shall be reinforced drilled and tapped at the factory for templ
17. square and in true alignment Frames of this type normally use bendable tabs screw or bolt fasteners in their assembly and these may be lost in shipment or at the job site In general knock down frames are not recommended for doors wider than 3 ft 6 in 1067 mm or weighing more than 100 pounds 45 kg B PRIOR TO INSTALLATION The installer shall perform the following prior to installation The area of floor on which the frame is to be installed and the path of the door swing shall be checked for flatness and levelness Permissible tol erance is 1 16 in 1 5mm H the floor exceeds this it is the general contractor s responsibility to correct the area that is out of tolerance before the frame is installed Frame shall be checked for correct size swing fire rating and opening number Remove temporary steel spreaders Spreaders can typically be removed with cold chisel and hammer With frame standing on concrete position cold chisel at weld joint of spreader and jamb and strike chisel with hammer C INSTALLATION TOLERANCES During the setting of the frame check and correct as necessary for opening width opening height squareness alignment twist and plumbness Per missible frame product installation tolerances shall be maintained within the following limits See Figure 3 Opening width Measured horizontally from rabbet to rabbet at top middie and bottom of frame 1 16 in 4 5mm Opening heig
18. studs be avoided since this produces oversize wails This could create significant installation problems when slip on drywall frames are used 3 Install the other jamb in a similar manner The frame should be installed with all excessive rough opening clearances thrown to the hinge side The weight of the door will tend to cause movement within the opening toward the strike jamb 2 Install one jamb by sliding it over the wall at the top Push the bottom of the member until it is approximately vertical Rough Stud Openings A variety of anchoring tech niques preclude the establishment of a definite rough opening siandard Follow the frame manufac turers recommendations Se A Join the horizontal header to the jambs Figure 19b This is normally done by inserting tabs into the slots or screws into the holes or a com bination of both RGSS Do SSS S ISS ALIGN HOLES IN HEAD WITH GUSSET PLATE amp SECURE WITH 6 PAN HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREWS 1 2 LONG 4 SCREWS PER FRAME REQUIRED AT FIRE RATED OPENINGS OAS wai SSA ALIGNMENT TABS amp SLOTS EACH RABBET GUSSET PLATE PROJECTION WELDED TO JAMBS TYPICAL BOTH SIDES SEE F195 PRESSURE FIT ANCHOR RIN WITH 1 4 20 ADJUSTMENT ES SCREW ONE PER JAMB ae NOTE PLASTIC CAP ENS PROVIDED FOR HOLE SN BS Soe ENE BOTTOM J et S STRAP ANCHORS ESS BOTTOM i FOR 8 S M SCREWS ZN BY OTHERS FIGURE 19B KNOCKDOWN SLIP ON
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