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Tech Report 800.678.8910 • 1001 Perry St • Algoma, WI 54201 • www.algomahardwoods.com7/20/2010 TR-11 Specifications calling for positive pressure doors or door systems are likely to increase over time. To aid you in responding to those needs, the following summarizes the positive pressure approvals that Algoma Hardwoods currently has. Positive Pressure Approvals Category A: No additional edge-sealing system is required. The intumescent is contained in the door itself. 20 minutes (UL and ITS/WHI): Single swing 4/0 x 8/0 Pairs 8/0 x 8/0, standard swing and double egress S-Label for singles and pairs Hardware applications: Manual or automatic flush bolts Mor tise or cylindrical locks Rim exit device Surface ver tical rod (SVR) No metal edges required on pairs No treated edges required No astragal required (except S-label) Lites – 1,296 in2 Wood Frame 8/0 x 8/0 45 and 60 minutes (UL and ITS/WHI): Single swing 4/0 x 8/0 Mor tise or cylindrical lock Rim exit device Surface ver tical rod Pairs 8/0 x 8/0, standard swing Manual or automatic flush bolts Surface ver tical rods (SVR), 4 point latch SVR or flush bolt X mor tise lock, 3 point latch S-Label for singles and pairs Additional hardware applications: No metal edges required on pairs No treated edges required No astragal required (except S-label) Lites – 45 minutes – 1,296 in2 60 minutes – 100 in2 90 minutes (UL and ITS/WHI): Single swing 4/0 x 8/0 S-Label Hardware applications: Mor tise or cylindrical locks Rim exit device SVR Lites – 100 in2 Category B: Additional edge-sealing system required. The intumescent is surface applied to either the frame or the appropriately rated neutral pressure door. NOTE: Algoma Hardwoods does not sell or supply intumescent. Zero 20 Minutes Systems 820 and 850 Single swing 4/0 x 8/0 Pairs, standard swing 8/0 x 9/0 3M Graphite Intumescent Strip (GIS) 20 Minutes System Single swing 4/0 x 8/0 Pairs, standard swing 8/0 x 8/0 Lite kit 1,296 in2, wood beaded lite 3M GIS+ 20 Minutes System All of the above, plus S-Label. 3M GIS 45 Minutes System Single swing 4/0 x 8/0 Pairs, standard swing 8/0 x 8/0 3M GIS+ 45 Minutes System All of the above, plus S-Label For more information, please call Mr. Larry Grzemkowski at 800.678.8910, extension 153.
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Positive Pressure Category A
Positive Pressure Cat. A UL 20 Min. PB UL 20 Min. SLC/SCLC UL 45 Min. UL 60 Min. UL 90 Min.
Thickness
1 3/4” 1 3/4” 1 3/4” 1 3/4” 1 3/4”
Size
Single
4/0 x 9/0 4/0 x 9/0 4/0 x 9/0 4/0 x 9/0 4/0 x 9/0
Pair Standard
8/0 x 9/0 8/0 x 9/0 8/0 x 9/0 8/0 x 9/0 8/0 x 9/0
Pair Double Egress
8/0 x 9/0 8/0 x 9/0 8/0 x 9/0 8/0 x 9/0 8/0 x 9/0
Metal Free Pair Std.
All Cat. A are metal free
Metal Fr
ee Double Egress
All Cat. A are metal free
Door/Transom
No No No No No
Transom Panel
4/0 x 4/0 4/0 x 4/0 4/0 x 4/0 4/0 x 4/0 4/0 x 4/0
Side Panel
4/0 x Height 4/0 x Height 4/0 x Height 4/0 x Height 4/0 x Height
Dutch Door
No See Category B No No No
Full Lite Door Single
No 4/0 x 9/0 No No No
Full Lite Door Pairs
No See Category B No No No
Acoustical
STC28 STC28/SCLC STC 28 STC 28 STC 28
Lead Lined
No No n/a n/a n/a
Latching Options*
Single Swing
1 or 2 Point 1 or 2 Point 1 or 2 Point 1 or 2 Point 1 or 2 Point
Pairs
3 or 4 Point 3 or 4 Point 3 or 4 Point 3 or 4 Point 3 or 4 Point
Latchsets
Cylindrical
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mor tise
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Card
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dead Lock
Cylindrical
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mor tise
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Unit Lock
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Interconnected
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fire Exit Hardware
Rim S
ingle Swing
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mor tise Single Swin
g
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Flush Bolts x Mor tise
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SVR
Standard Pair
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double Egress Pair
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CVR
Standard Pair
See Category B See Category B See Category B See Category B See Category B
Double Egress P
air
See Category B See Category B See Category B See Category B See Category B
SVR/LBR
Standard Pai
r
Yes-No Hose Yes-No Hose Yes Yes Yes
Double Egress Pair
Yes-No Hose Yes-No Hose Yes Yes Yes
Sargent SVR Top & Center Latch
S
tandard Pair
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double Egress Pair
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CVR/LBR
Standard Pair
See Category B See Category B A.R.3900-8/0 x 8/0 A.R.3900-8/0 x 8/0 A.R.3900-8/0 x 8/0
Dbl Egress Pair
See Category B See Category B No No No
Open Back Strike
Yes/No Hose Yes/No Hose Yes/Fire Bolts Yes/Fire Bolts Yes/Fire Bolts
Hinges (Cont. pg 2)
Per NFPA 80 Per NFPA 80 Per NFPA 80 Per NFPA 80 Per NFPA 80
Continuous
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pivot (Offset)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Spring
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Positive Pressure Category A
Positive Pressure Cat. A UL 20 Min. PB UL 20 Min. SLC/SCLC UL 45 Min. UL 60 Min. UL 90 Min.
Hinges (Cont.)
Flu
sh Bolts
Surface
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mor tised
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Auto
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Manual
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Extension
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Drop Seals
Surface
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mor tised
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Closers
Mor tised
No No No No No
Surface
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Operated
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Concealed/Fire Shield
No No No No No
Edge Guards****
Surface
Yes-40” - High Yes-40” - High Yes-40” - High Yes-40” - High Yes-40” - High
Mor tised
Yes-40” - High Yes-40” - High No No No
Miscellaneous
Viewers
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Raceways
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Transfer
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Magnetic Switch
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Louvers
No No Yes Yes Yes
Kick Plates-Poly & Hpl
40” 40” 40” 40” 40”
Kick Plates- Metal
40” 40” 40” 40” 40”
Plant On Moulding
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Veneer Banded Edges
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Face Grooves
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lite Options(all measures in
square inches of visable glass)
MVP
1296 1296 1296 100 100
Wood Beads
1296 1296 No No No
1/2” Veneer Wrapped Beads
n/a n/a 100 100 100
3/4” Veneer Wrapped Beads
n/a n/a 1296 n/a n/a
Wire Glass
1296 1296 1296 552 552
Other Glass Types
1296 1296 1296 552 Firelite 552 Firelite
Pyroedge 20 (32W x 87H)**
*
2784 2784 No No No
Full Lite
No See Category B No No No
Multiple Lites
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Odd Shape Lites
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
*Latching Options
1-Point
Mor tise or Cylindrical Latchsets
, or Rim-Type or Mor tise Fire Exit Devices.
2-Point
Singles- Fire Exit Hardw
are (Surface-Mounted or Concealed Ver tical Rods)
Pairs - (Active/Active) E
xit Devices (Lbr) With Out Thermal Pin..
Pairs - Rim Exit Devices Wi
th Mullion Behind Pairs
3-Point
Pairs - (Active/Inactive) F
lushbolts x Mor tise (or Cylindrical) Latchsets,
(Active/Active) Exit Devi
ces (Lbr) With Thermal Pin (Door To Door)
4-Point
Pairs - (Active/Active) S
urface-Mounted Ver tical Rod x Svr
*** Pyroedge20 - Beads W9 + Fg3000s45 No Clips
**** For Full Length Edge Guards Use Category B
n/a = Not Applicable
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Positive Pressure Category B
Wood & Plastic UL20 PB UL20SLC/SCLC UL 45 Min. UL 60 Min. UL 90 Min.
Flush Bolts
Surface
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mor tised
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Auto
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Manual
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Extension
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Drop Seals
Surface
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mor tised
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Closers
Mor tised
No No No No No
Surface
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Operated
Yes-Saino Yes-Saino Yes-Saino Yes-Saino Yes-Saino
Concealed/Fire Sh
ield
No No No No No
Edge Guards (Full Length
)
Geon & Metal Geon & Metal
Surface
Yes L or U Yes L or U Yes L or U Yes L or U Yes L or U
Mor tised
Yes Yes No No No
Miscellaneous
Viewers
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Raceways
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Transfer
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Magnetic Switch
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Louvers
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Kick Plates Poly & HPL
40” 40” 40” 40” 40”
Kick Plates - Metal
40” 40” 40” 40” 40”
Plant On Molding
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Veneer Banded Edges
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Face Grooves
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lite Options (all measures in
square inches of visable glass)
MVP
1296 1296 1296 100 100
Wood Beads
1296 1296 No No No
1/2” Veneer Wrapped
n/a n/a 100 100 100
3/4” Veneer Wrap/Clip
n/a n/a 1296 n/a n/a
Wire Glass
1296 1296 1296 552 552
Other Glass Types
1296 1296 1296 552-Firelite 552-Firelite
Pyroedge 20 (32W x 87H)***
2784 2784 No No No
Full Lite****
No 2695-35W & 77H No No No
Multiple Lites
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Odd Shape Lites
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
(1) For Doors >8/0 Do Category A
*Latching Options
1-Point
Mor tise or cylindrical latch
sets, or rim-type or mor tise fire exit devices.
2-Point
Singles- fire exit hard
ware (surface-mounted or concealed ver tical rods)
Pairs - (active/active) exit de
vices (LBR) with out thermal pin.
Pairs - rim exit devices with
mullion behind pairs
3-Point
Pairs - (active/inactive) f
lushbolts x mor tise (or cylindrical) latchsets,
(Active/active) exit devices (
LBR) with thermal pin (door to door)
4-Point
Pairs - (active/active) surface-mou
nted ver tical rod x SVR
** Pemko S88 system uses only smoke gasket around perimeter & HSS2000 at meeting edges
*** Pyroedge20 - beads W9 + FG3000S45 no clips
**** Pairs require metal channels - note full lite construction refers to distance between the lite and lock cutout (
Tech Report There are many desirable aspects to traditional surface mounted ver tical rods. Primary among them is the ease of access, should hardware require maintenance or repair. However, while ease of access may be desirable for maintenance or repair, it is cer tainly less than desirable for car ts, gurneys, etc., that can easily hit the lower ver tical rod and affect its performance or aesthetics. This exposure to lower ver tical rod damage is heightened in environments with high levels of wheeled traffic, e.g. hospitals and medical centers. Algoma Hardwoods now has approvals for many surface ver tical rod/less bottom rod (SVR/LBR) devices that are listed for wood doors. Damage incidence, maintenance reduction, and ADA compliance are among the advantages of using the SVR/LBR devices. At present, Algoma Hardwoods is aware of the following suppliers who have approved hardware: 800.678.8910 • 1001 Perry St • Algoma, WI 54201 • www.algomahardwoods.com7/20/2010 TR-15 Surface Vertical Rod/ Less Bottom Rod (SVR/LBR) Rated and Non-Rated Surface Vertical Rod LBR Manufacturer Yale Corbin/Russwin Von Duprin Monarch Precision Delex Sargent Dorma Device 7170-LBR ED5470-M55 9927LBR 9827LBR F17VLBR F18VLBR F19VLBR FXXVLBR FL1200 F2101 F5101 PP8700 PR8700 F4400LB F5400LB F6400LB F8400LB F9400LBApproved Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Fire Rating 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute 20-90 minute Heat Activated Spring Built Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Opening Size *See note. *Maximum size 8’0” x 9’0”. See hardware manufacturer for listed size for wood doors. For more information, or to add additional suppliers, please call Mr. Larry Grzemkowski at 800.678.8910, extension 153.
Tech Report Structural composite lumber is a substitute material for low density hardwood lumber. It is also referred to as LSL (laminated strand lumber) or LSL Timberstrand. The product has been on the market for a number of years and is used in a variety of applications as a structural component. Door manufacturers use SCL as a rail and/or inner stile on architectural an commercial wood doors. An inner stile provides screw holding for the attachment of hinges to the edge of the door and is covered by a solid lumber outer stile that is either compatible or matching to the face veneer species. The rail provides screwholding strength for closers, holders, and other hardware types. SCL is also used as a substitute for stave lumber core (SLC) in a solid wood core door. This type of door is referred to as an SCLC-5 or SCLC-7 in place of the traditional SLC-5 and SLC-7. The SCL material that Algoma uses has physical proper ties that are very similar to the low density hardwood solid lumber components previously used by many door manufacturers. The SCL material is actually hardwood that is cut into strands and reglued together. The key proper ties are the screw withdrawal and thickness change which are listed below. 800.678.8910 • 1001 Perry St • Algoma, WI 54201 • www.algomahardwoods.com7/20/2010 TR-16 Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) Screw Withdrawal Thickness Change Low Density Hardwood 650 lbs.4.8% Test Method NWWDA TM-10 ASTM D 1037* SCL 795 lbs. 3% *Based on change in relative humidity from 50 to 90%. In addition to being similar in physical proper ties, SCL is more economical and extends the natural resource of solid lumber. Because SCL is a manufactured composite product, it uses par ts of the tree that are not usable with conventional solid lumber manufacturing. Algoma recommends that specifiers allow SCL components as an alternate to solid lumber for inner stiles, rails, and core. Both door standards groups (AWI and NWWDA) recognize SCL as an acceptable substitute for solid lumber components. Algoma will always quote, submit, and manufacture par ticleboard core (PC) doors with SCL rails and inner stiles. Pleas contact the factory if you have any questions or require more information.
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NFPA 80 PROTECTION PLATES
NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 1995 Edition, limits protection
plates or kickplates on fire doors to a 16” (405mm) high area at the bottom of
the door. Protection plates attached above this area must be tested and approved
and the plate material must be as indicated in the door manufacturer’s individual
published listings. Algoma has approvals over 16” (405mm) in height.
Plates are usually fastened to wood doors with adhesives, small screws or
other mechanical fastener. The attachment method also has to be “tested and
approved”. Verify approvals with your door supplier to avoid problems as some
building inspectors may reject installed fire doors with protection plates if the are
not in accordance with NFPA 80 or the door manufacturer’s published listings.
Protection Plates on Fire Doors
Algoma Hardwoods, Inc. - Protection Plate Approvals
16” (405mm)
Unless otherwise tested and
approved, protection plates are
to be located within the lower 16”
(405mm) area of the door.
C-label and B-label Wood Fire Doors (45, 60, and 90 Minute):
Materials: U.L. Listed cladding materials for doors and frames (Rigid-PVC) or high- pressure laminates, maximum
thickness .060” (1.5mm).
Maximum Size: 48” (1220mm) from bottom of door, one or both faces of door.
Attachment: Can be applied with the peel and stick adhesive supplied on the back of the protective plate or with an adhesive as
recommended by the cladding manufacturer or with Swifts #17383 contact cement.
Other Options: May be used with full or par tial height surface type Rigid-PVC or stainless steel edge guards.
20 Minute Wood Fire Doors:
Materials: U.L. Listed cladding materials for doors and frames (Rigid-PVC), aluminum, bronze, stainless steel, or high-pressure
laminates, maximum thickness .060” (1.5mm).
Maximum Size: 48” (1220mm) from bottom of door, one or both faces of door.
Attachment: Can be applied with the peel and stick adhesive supplied on the back of the protective plate or with an adhesive as
recommended by the cladding manufacturer or with Swifts #17383 contact cement. Aluminum, bronze, or stainless
steel protective plates may also be applied with metal wood screws.
Other Options: May be used with full or par tial height surface or mortise type Rigid-PVC or stainless steel edge guards.
Tech Report 800.678.8910 • 1001 Perry St • Algoma, WI 54201 • www.algomahardwoods.com7/20/2010 TR-18 Stile and Rail Standard Component Dimensions NON-LABEL AND 20 MINUTE RATED NON-LABEL UNDER 1’6” (460MM) WIDE Top Rail 6” (152mm) 6” (152mm) Intermediate Rail 4” (102mm) 3” (76mm) Ver tical Mullion 4” (102mm) 3” (76mm) Lock Rail 6” (152mm) 6” (152mm) Stile 6” (152mm) 3” (76mm) Bottom Rail 9-1/2” (241mm) 9-1/2” (241mm) NOTE: Stile and rail dimensions may vary to accommodate hardware, label and warranty requirements. BEAD PROFILES FOR LITES & LOUVERS ON NON LABELED AND 20 MINUTE RATED STILE & RAIL DOORS Standard quar ter round Optional square step bead Quar ter round muntin bar & bead (non labeled doors only) Optional square bead Optional ovalo bead