Double Egress Door Frame

A double egress frame is a double door frame prepared to receive two single acting doors swinging in opposite directions both doors are the same hand.

Double egress door frame.

When there are two doors in this type of system the right door entering from the outside is the active door. Up to 3 hours ul10b and ul10c underwriters laboratories applied only warnock hersey applied only series se step 2 shown. A double egress hollow metal frame is for a pair of doors in which the doors can only swing in the opposite direction. Fe series double egress door frames are used for masonry applications and meet requirements for commercial and institutional heavy to maximum duty applications.

Double action doors swing in both directions as no stops or rabbets are on the frame. These openings are installed in cross corrid. These doors have pivot hinges or a double acting hinge. Depth 5 1 4 14 fire label.

The prefinished steel de series double egress frame is commonly used for openings requiring doors swinging in opposite directions. Fire rated up to 3 hours. A pair of swinging doors each leaf which swings in the opposite direction of the other. A double action door system has either one door or two doors that swing in both directions.

The unique design of the de series frame allows for the use of swing clear hinges. These frames are designed to permit a means of egress in two directions suited for schools hospitals and nursing homes where the control of traffic is very important. In some applications fire rated double egress doors are used with electro magnetic door holders to hold the doors in open position until an alarm is activated. Accepts existing opening metal wood stud or masonry anchors.

Double egress door frames allow a pair of doors to swing in opposite directions allowing a quick and unobstructed exit in either direction. A door frame prepared to receive two single acting doors swinging in opposite directions without a center mullion. Double egress frames are typically used in corridors of hospitals schools and nursing homes where the control of traffic is important. 16 14 gauge.

Our de series double egress frames are made using 18 gauge prefinished steel. A pair of doors swinging in opposite directions without a vertical mullion. 16 gauge steel cold rolled. Finishing options include 7 standard colors 30 pre matched custom colors project matched custom colors or primed for field painting.

Find technical information here. 1 3 8 face frame 2 face optional. Openings usually equipped with a vertical rod device on. The de series double egress frames meet all the design parameters of conventional fe series double egress frames and is specified when cross corridor openings have the additional requirements of maximized clear opening width.