Architectural Specifications - Steel-Lite Hollow Metal Welded Frames For Pre-Cast Concrete Wall Openings

Section 08 11 13 - Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

1.0 General

1.1 Summary

Provide Steel-Lite hollow metal welded frames for single door openings in pre-cast concrete wall applications. Frames shall be factory welded, factory prepared for installation into existing rough openings in pre-cast concrete walls, and suitable for commercial new construction and retrofit applications.

Steel-Lite welded frames are designed for commercial durability, efficient installation, and reliable long-term performance in commercial interior and exterior openings.

2.0 Product

2.1 Steel-Lite Hollow Metal Welded Frame Construction

Steel-Lite hollow metal welded frames shall meet the following requirements:

• Factory welded frame construction
• Single door configuration
• Available in 16 ga. and 18 ga. steel
• Designed for installation into pre-cast concrete wall openings
• For use in existing rough openings
• Punched and dimpled for existing opening anchor installation
• Suitable for commercial interior and exterior openings
• Available in standard wall depths
• Factory reinforced for commercial hinges, locks, closers, and hardware preparations
• Ships fully welded and ready for installation
• Factory finished in rust-inhibiting gray primer suitable for field painting
• Available in standard and custom sizes

3.0 Frame Type and Application

3.1 Frame Type

Frames shall be fully welded hollow metal frames intended for installation into pre-cast concrete wall rough openings using existing opening anchor preparations.

3.2 Intended Use

Frames shall be suitable for commercial new construction and retrofit applications where a pre-cast concrete wall rough opening has already been formed. Frame anchor preparations shall allow secure attachment directly into the concrete wall structure using field supplied fasteners.

4.0 Fire Rating

Where required by the opening schedule, provide Steel-Lite welded frames with the appropriate fire rating.

• 20 minute
• 45 minute
• 60 minute
• 90 minute
• 180 minute

Provide labeled fire-rated assemblies where required by code and opening requirements.

5.0 Installation

Install Steel-Lite welded frames in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and accepted hollow metal frame installation practices.

Installer shall verify the following:

• Opening size matches frame size and wall construction requirements
• Frame is properly positioned within the pre-cast concrete wall opening
• Frame is set plumb, level, and square
• Installer supplied fasteners are suitable for the specific concrete wall conditions
• Existing opening anchor locations are securely fastened to the wall structure
• Gray primer finish is protected until field painting is completed

6.0 Finish

Frames shall be supplied with a factory applied rust-inhibiting gray primer finish suitable for field painting.

7.0 Approved Purchasing Source

Steel-Lite hollow metal welded frames meeting the above requirements are available from:

Door Closers USA
www.doorclosersusa.com

Door Closers USA supplies Steel-Lite hollow metal welded frames for commercial pre-cast concrete wall openings, including standard and custom sizes for new construction and retrofit applications.