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STEEL SLIP-ON FIXED-THROAT FRAMES AND ADJUSTABLE-THROAT FRAMES
NOTE ** REDIFRAME fixed-throat and adjustable-throat metal door frames.
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NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by REDIFRAME Products Division, Dunbarton Corporation, Inc., which is located at the following address:
NOTE ** 868 Murray Road, PO Box 6416
NOTE ** Dothan AL 36302
NOTE ** Tel. (800) 633-7553
NOTE ** Fax. (334) 793-7022
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NOTE ** REDIFRAME offers a full range of fixed-throat and adjustable-throat metal door frames, both primed and factory-finished.
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NOTE ** SECTION 08115 - STEEL SLIP-ON FIXED-THROAT FRAMES AND ADJUSTABLE-THROAT FRAMES, Copyright 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Slip-On Fixed-Throat Steel Door Frames.
B. Adjustable-Throat Steel Door Frames.
C. Adjustable-Throat Steel Door Frames with Kerf for Weatherstrip.
D. Fixed-Throat Borrowed-Lite Frames.
E. Fixed-Throat Sidelite Frames.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
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A. Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry.
B. Section 08110 - Steel Doors and Frames.
C. Section 08210 - Wood Doors.
D. Section 08220 - Plastic Doors.
E. Section 08710 - Door Hardware.
F. Section 08800 - Glazing.
G. Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings.
1.3 REFERENCES
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A. ANSI A224.1 - Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Prime Painted Steel Surfaces for Steel Doors and Frames.
B. ANSI A250.3 - Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Factory-Applied Finish Painted Steel Surfaces for Steel Doors and Frames.
C. ANSI/BHMA A156.7 - Standard Template Hinge Dimensions.
D. ASTM A 366/A 366M - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, Cold-Rolled, Commercial Quality.
E. ASTM A 653/A 653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.
F. ASTM B 117 - Practice for Operation of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing Apparatus.
G. ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes.
H. ASTM D 1735 - Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coating Using Water Fog Apparatus.
I. NFPA 80 - Standard for Fire Doors and Windows.
J. Certification Listings; Warnock Hersey International Inc.
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Performance Requirements: Frames for indicated fire-rated openings type-tested and approved by WHI testing agency.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with referenced standards.
C. Certificates: Manufacturer's certification that products comply with referenced standards.
D. Shop Drawings: Indicate the following:
1. Frame schedule.
2. Frame sizes, profiles, and throat depths.
3. Hardware preparation.
NOTE ** Delete the following two paragraphs if no factory-finished units are required.
E. Selection Samples: Submit two sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available factory finishes.
F. Verification Samples: Submit two samples, minimum 36 square inches each, of each color of factory finish specified.
G. Quality Control Submittals: Manufacturer's printed installation instructions for each specified product.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Protect products from moisture, construction traffic, and damage; store under cover.
B. Place units on 4-inch (101 mm) high wood sills to prevent rust or damage.
C. Do not use non-vented plastic or canvas shelters; should wrappers become wet, remove immediately.
1.7 SEQUENCING
A. Furnish templates and printed instructions of manufacturers of door hardware specified in Section 08710 to manufacturer of products of this section in time for fabrication.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: REDIFRAME Products Division, Dunbarton Corporation, Inc.; 868 Murray Road, PO Box 6416, Dothan AL 36302; ASD. Tel. (800) 633-7553, Fax. (334) 793-7022.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two paragraphs below; coordinate with Division 01 requirements.
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Steel Sheet: Cold-rolled steel sheet conforming to ASTM A 366/A 366M, commercial quality.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if galvanized units are not required.
B. Galvanized Steel Sheet: Hot-dipped zinc coated steel conforming to ASTM A 653/A 653M, Class A40 coating.
C. Aluminum Extrusions: Conforming to ASTM B 221, Alloy 6063-T5.
NOTE ** Delete following paragraph if weatherstrip not required; select type or types of weatherstrip required; select color.
D. Weatherstrip:
1. Manufacturer's standard fire-rated weatherstrip material for fire-rated frames, non-rated weatherstrip material for all other frames.
2. Provide molded weatherstrip for installation in door frames having recessed kerf in stop to receive weatherstripping.
3. Provide weatherstrip for surface mounting to exterior door frames without recessed kerf in stop.
4. Color: Brown.
5. Color: White.
E. Fasteners: Types and sizes specified in manufacturer's installation instructions for project conditions.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if no borrowed-lite frames.
F. Glazing is specified in Section 08800.
2.3 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. Slip-on Fixed-Throat Steel Door Frames:
1. Acceptable Product: REDIFRAME.
NOTE ** Frames are 22 gage standard, 18 gage optional; insert selection in paragraph below. 18 gage available in non-textured frame material only.
2. Construction: Three-piece knock-down frames constructed as follows:
a. Frames for interior use: Cold-rolled steel, __ gage.
b. Frames for exterior use: Galvanized steel, __ gage.
c. Profile: Double-rabbeted for indicated door thicknesses, with 5/8 inch high stop; throat dimension maximum 1/16 inch greater than indicated nominal thickness of partition to receive frame.
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3. Material texture: Standard smooth.
4. Material texture: Woodgrain.
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NOTE ** Standard: Prime Grey, REDIFRAME Brown, and SLIMTRAC White.
NOTE ** Optional, with upcharge: Mojave Brown, Black, Light Grey, Bright White, and stain-accepting tan primer (for woodgrain-textured frames only).
5. Finish: Factory primer finish, grey color.
6. Finish: Factory primer finish, capable of accepting field-applied stain, tan color.
NOTE ** Frames are 22 gage standard, 18 gage optional; insert selection in paragraph below.
2. Construction: Two-piece knock-down frames constructed as follows:
a. Frames for interior use: Cold-rolled steel, __ gage.
b. Frames for exterior use: Galvanized steel, __ gage.
c. Profile: Double-rabbeted for 1-3/4 inch door thickness, with 5/8 inch high stop; interlocking base and closure profiles for 1-1/4 inch throat dimension adjustment.
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3. Material texture: Standard smooth.
4. Material texture: Woodgrain.
NOTE ** Delete one of three paragraphs below. Factory finish options are as follows:
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NOTE ** Standard: Prime Grey, SLIMTRAC White, and REDIFRAME Brown.
NOTE ** Optional, with upcharge: Mojave Brown, Black, and stain-accepting tan primer (for woodgrain-textured frames only).
5. Finish: Factory primer finish, grey color.
6. Finish: Factory primer finish, capable of accepting field-applied stain, tan color.
C. Adjustable-Throat Steel Door Frames with Kerf for Weatherstrip:
1. Acceptable Product: Kerfed REDIFLEX.
NOTE ** Frames are 22 gage standard, 18 gage gage optional; insert selection in paragraph below.
2. Construction: Two-piece knock-down frames constructed as follows:
a. Frames for interior use: Cold-rolled steel, __ gage.
b. Frames for exterior use: Galvanized steel, __ gage.
c. Profile: Double-rabbeted for 1-3/4 inch door thickness, with 5/8 inch high stop having formed kerf for weatherstrip; interlocking base and closure profiles for 1 inch throat dimension adjustment.
NOTE ** Delete one of two paragraphs below.
3. Material texture: Standard smooth.
4. Material texture: Woodgrain.
NOTE ** Delete one of three paragraphs below. Factory finish options are as follows:
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NOTE ** Standard: Prime Grey and SLIMTRAC White.
NOTE ** Optional, with upcharge: REDIFRAME Brown, Mojave Brown, Black, and stain-accepting tan primer (for woodgrain-textured frames only).
5. Finish: Factory primer finish, grey color.
6. Finish: Factory primer finish, capable of accepting field-applied stain, tan color.
I. Silencers: Manufacturer's standard surface-mounted adhesive-applied felt silencer pads.
J. Doors are specified in referenced sections of RELATED SECTIONS Article of PART 1 of this section.
K. Door hardware is specified in Section 08710.
2.4 FABRICATION
A. Steel Door Frames:
NOTE ** Consult manufacturer's product data for hinge preparation options. Coordinate with Door Hardware section; specifying non-standard hinge types or configurations can affect cost.
1. Hinge Preparation:
a. Mortise frames for indicated size, type, and weight hinges; provide concealed reinforcement of same material as frame, minimum 14 gage material thickness.
b. Drill and tap holes for template hinges in accordance with ANSI/BHMA A156.7 template.
2. Strike Preparation: Prepare single-door frames for indicated strikes in accordance with lockset manufacturers' templates and instructions.
3. Closer Preparation: Provide reinforcement for frames indicated to receive closer hardware as follows:
a. Standard-arm mounting: Manufacturer's standard aluminum extrusion, alloy 6063-T5.
b. Parallel arm mounting: Same material as frame, minimum 16 gage material thickness.
4. Emboss certifying agency's fire-resistance rating labels on frames for fire-rated openings.
a. Single interior door frames: Mount 2 silencers on strike side, spaced 6 inches from top and bottom of door opening; mount one silencer at door head, at center of door opening.
b. Double interior door frames: Mount 2 silencers at door head, spaced 6 inches each way from meeting point of door swings.
NOTE ** Delete following paragraph if weatherstrip not required; select type or types of weatherstrip required.
6. Weatherstrip:
a. Install molded weatherstrip in kerf of door frames having recessed kerf in stop to receive weatherstripping.
b. Apply surface-mounted weatherstrip at stop of exterior door frames without recessed kerf in stop.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if no borrowed-lite frames.
B. Fixed-Throat Borrowed-Lite Frames:
1. Fabricate components of same material and gage as adjacent door frames for field assembly in accordance with profiles, sizes, and configurations indicated in approved shop drawings; provide concealed devices for connection and alignment of components.
2. Supply loose stops of cold-formed steel channels, 3/4 inch web by 5/8 inch flange by 18 gage, in lengths for tight fit within indicated openings, formed for butted ends at intersections; drill stops for manufacturer's standard countersunk fasteners.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if no sidelite frames.
C. Fixed-Throat Sidelite Frames:
1. Fabricate components of same material and gage as adjacent door frames for field assembly in accordance with profiles, sizes, and configurations indicated in approved shop drawings; provide concealed devices for connection and alignment of components.
2. Supply loose stops of cold-formed steel channels, 3/4 inch web by 5/8 inch flange by 18 gage, in lengths for tight fit within indicated openings, formed for butted ends at intersections; drill stops for manufacturer's standard countersunk fasteners.
2.5 FINISHES
A. Chemical Treatment: Treat steel surfaces to promote paint adhesion.
NOTE ** Delete second paragraph if only primed doors or frames are specified; retain both paragraphs if doors or frames are pre-finished.
B. Factory Primer Finish: Meet requirements of ANSI A224.1
C. Factory Baked Enamel Finish: Meet requirements of ANSI A250.3, and the following:
1. 100-hour salt spray test in accordance with ASTM B 117.
2. 200-hour humidity test in accordance with ASTM D 1735, with no blistering.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Have installer verify that project conditions are acceptable before beginning installation of frames; verify that completed openings to receive frames are of correct size and thickness.
B. Correct unacceptable conditions before preceding with installation.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install frames in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions, and approved shop drawings; in addition, install frames for fire-rated openings in accordance with requirements of NFPA 80.
NOTE ** Delete one of two paragraphs below; retain first paragraph for snap-on casings.
B. Install casings in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.
C. Installation of wood casings is specified in Section 06200.
D. Installation of doors is specified in referenced sections of RELATED SECTIONS Article of PART 1 of this section.
E. Installation of door hardware is specified in Section 08710.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if no borrowed-lite frames.
F. Installation of glazing is specified in Section 08800.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if specifying factory-finished frames only.
G. Field finishing of factory-primed frames is specified in Section 09900.
