Algoma Hardwoods Tech Reports User Manual

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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):...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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”...

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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,...