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FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS
Model: BFDF
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Fire rated floor doors are fire tested by Intertek and labeled Warnock Hersey per NFPA 288,
Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire
Resistance Rated Floor Systems
Fire rated floor doors are intended for interior, dry environments.
Do not store floor door outside. If storage is required, ensure the floor doors are properly
covered and stored indoors.
Fire rated floor doors are not intended for frequent egress.
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Floor Door products are designed and built for years of convenient access
for personnel as well as equipment. The following are general instructions
for installing, operating and maintaining fire rated floor door products.
These are recommended general guidelines only. Locally accepted
installation, mounting, and sealing procedures should be followed to
ensure the ultimate weather-ability and structural integrity of the floors
installed into various types of floor systems.
Installation, Operation
+ Maintenance Manual
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- Page 1 Installation, Operation + Maintenance Manual FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF GENERAL DESCRIPTION Floor Door products are designed and built for years of convenient access for personnel as well as equipment. The following are general instructions for installing, operating and maintaining fire rated floor door products.
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Page 2: Tool List
Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF Introduction + Safety Please read the complete instructions carefully before beginning any work. To ensure proper installation and performance of the product, the following actions must be completed by the installing contractor. -
Page 3: Pre-Installation
Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF Pre-Installation: Please read the complete instructions carefully before beginning any work. Special care is required when handling and installing floor doors. Please make sure that all framework and doors are supported during transport and installation to insure against bending or racking of the floor door. -
Page 4: Installation
Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF Do not open in this Open in this position position INSTALLATION Cast-In Place Installation 1. Attach anchor straps a. Floor doors for concrete pour applications are provided with 1”x4”x1/8” masonry anchors as shown. Anchors will need to be bolted on prior to install. - Page 5 Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF 5. Set concrete a. Reference the options below and pour concrete to the top edge of the frame, leveling to finish flush with the top flange of the floor door. Allow to cure for seven days prior to opening the floor door.
- Page 6 Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF c. Slide the keeper down toward the keeper extension to increase the force, or away from the spring to decrease the force, and re-tighten the hex head screws. d. Disengage the hold open arm to test the closing and opening operation.
- Page 7 Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF Bolt-In Place Installation NOTE: Frames are pre-drilled with 3/8” diameter holes as shown in below. The bolt holes have clearance holes for 3/8-inch hardware. All mounting hardware is provided by others.
- Page 8 Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF Note: Doors with more than two springs per door will be shipped with the springs loose within the housing. These springs must be secured in place before operating the door.
- Page 9 Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF 1/8” and 1” Pan Door Installation Follow the installation guidelines for Cast-In Place and Bolt-In Place installation. Install flooring material following the flooring manufacturers recommendations. For 1” Pan Doors (Figure 2), spring force is calculated for 1” infill of concrete. If less concrete or a lighter material is used, reduce spring force using the instructions on Page 8.
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Page 10: Operation
Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF OPERATION Floor doors are designed and built for years of dependable access. All floor doors come standard with stainless steel hardware components. The basic components for door operation include turn handle latches, compression springs, stainless steel hinges and a locking hold open arm as detailed: 1. -
Page 11: Maintenance
Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF MAINTENANCE o Floor doors should be manually operated at minimum twice per year to check performance. o Lubricate moving parts such as hinges, and latches with a food grade grease or silicone spray lube as required to maintain a smooth opening and closing of the door. -
Page 12: Replacement Parts
Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF Part Number Description FD-KIT-KEY Latch Key FD-KIT-SLAMLATCH2-FDF Single Point Slam Latch, 2-Hour Rating FD-KIT-SLAMLATCH3-FDF Single Point Slam Latch, 3-Hour Rating FD-KIT-2PTLATCH2-FDF Two Point Slam Latch, 2-Hour Rating FD-KIT-2PTLATCH3-FDF Two Point Slam Latch, 3-Hour Rating... - Page 13 Installation & Operation + Maintenance FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS Model: BFDF QUESTIONS? For more information on installation, repair or replacement, please visit babcockdavis.com Great Products. Better Partners. Babcock-Davis is a leader in roof hatches, smoke vents and safety railings for the commercial roofing market. We also ©2021 Babcock-Davis...