Hardware Preparation
HINGES
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Standard 4″ (100mm) and optional 5′ (127mm) butt hinges are normally used in (46mm) doors. Either hinge will Support doors up to 40″ (1219mm) wide and 1010″ (3048mm) high.
The preparation in the door and tame are described as the “Universal” preparation. This means the preparation will convert from a standard to a heavyweight hinge prep by removing the wire spacer in the field.
DESCRIPTION:
Both the standard 4 ^ (100mm) and the optional 5″ (127mm) hinges come in standard and heavyweight.
4″ (100mm) = Standard .134” (3mm)
Hinges used must be the -TEMPLATED” (holes for the mounting screws are in a halt moon pattern) type.
REINFORCEMENT
The reinforcement used in the door and frame are ( 3mm) steel and are projection welded to the rabbet of the hinge jamb or door edge. The reinforcements include an auxiliary steel or wire spacer. Leave the spacer in place and the standard weight hinge can be used. Remove the spacer and the heavyweight hinge can be used. Refer to the appropriate frame and door series to insure the patented universal hinge is available.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Continuous hinges are generally used on large heavy doors. They are also used when an opening is subjected to high-frequency usage.
DESCRIPTION:
The type of attachment to the door identifies continuous hinges. The attachment can be
Edge mounted (attached to the door edge and frame rabbet)
• Half surface (attached to the door face and frame rabbet)
• Half edge-mounted (attached to the door edge and frame face)
• Full surface (attached to the door and frame faces)
Attachment to the door and frame can be by sheet metal screws or machine screws.
All holes are held drilled or field drilled and tapped. The clearance on the hinge side of the door is adjusted depending on the hinge template.
REINFORCEMENT
When sheet metal screws are wed, a reinforcement in both door and frame is not required. Using the hinge as a template or the template supplied. field dill the proper place on the door and frame for the screws and Mach the hinge.
When machine screws are used additional reinforcement for both the door and frame may be required. The reinforcement is 14 gauge steel, welded to the inside of the door or frame as required by the attachment. Using the hinge as a template or the template supplied, field drill and tap the proper place on the door and frame for the machine screws and attach the hinge.
TEMPLATE
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SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE:
Continuous hinges are not covered at this time by the Steel Door Institute (SDI) or the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI).
FIRE RATINGS:
Fire-rated continuous hinges are available for openings with ratings from 20 minutes to 3 hours. Check the hinge manufacturer’s information on this requirement.
Mortise Locks with Sectional Trim
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The ANSI A115.1 lock provides additional security due to its heavy design. The face cutouts will vary depending on the lock function and the type of trim being used.
DESCRIPTION:
ANSI A115.1 locks are defined as “mortised locks”. The lock is attached to the door by the faceplate using 2 screws and with the trim. all supplied by the lock manufacturer.
The preparation in the door faces (shown at the left) requires the use of an individual trim to cover the individual cutouts. The cutout on the face will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. The edge cutout remains the same for all ANSI A 115.1 locks. The ANSI A115.1 preparation when used with full escutcheon trim (plate trim) is shown on Spec Sheet H-3-3.
REINFORCEMENT:
The reinforcement used in the door is 14 gauge (1.7mm) steel and is projection welded to the door edge. The reinforcement includes stabilizing tabs to tonsure the lock remains in the center of the do4 thickness during installation and operation.
STRIKES:
The 47M (124mm) strike Is the common strike supplied by the lock manufacturer with the A115.1 locks.
TEMPLATES:
The lock manufacturer’s template should be reviewed carefully to ensure the lock being used will function in the preparation. Although Steelcratt’s preparation meets or exceeds the ANSI standard, some manufacturer’s locks may not fit properly and the rose (trim) may not cover the cutout.
SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE:
The ANSI A115.1 preparation with full escutcheon or sectional trim meets or exceeds the requirements of the Steel Door Institute (SDI) and the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI).
FIRE RATINGS:
The ANSI A115.1 lock can be used in fire-rated products with ratings from 20 minutes to 3 hours.
