NOTE: Modify paragraph to agree with type of
operation indicated on drawings. Power operators
should be specified for sliding fire doors subject
to heavy usage and required to remain closed. Power
operated doors should also be used between heated
production areas and unheated storage areas where
there is frequent traffic between the two areas.
Use last sentence to cover doors in hazardous
locations such as ammunition loading areas. Refer
to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, for proper
classes, groups, and divisions.
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NOTE: If operator controls occur in hazardous
locations, utilize the proper portion. Refer to
NFPA 70 for requirements. NEMA Type 7 enclosures
are suitable for indoor use in Class 1, Groups A, B,
C, or D. NEMA Type 8 enclosures are suitable for
indoor or outdoor use in Class 1, Groups A, B, C, or
D. NEMA Type 9 enclosures are suitable for indoor
use in Class II, Groups E, F, or G.
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[Single-slide] [Center-parting] on [level] [inclined] tracks normally
[closed] [open with automatic closing system of UL labeled [reel type] [or]
[weight type with weight box of sheet steel not lighter than 1.5 mm thick
16 gage. Weight box shall be of continuous length for the entire travel of
the weights.] [Provide fusible links as required by NFPA 80 to activate at
71 degrees C 160 degrees F.] [Doors shall be manually operated and shall
be operable with a force of 20 kilograms 45 pounds.] [Provide [pneumatic]
[electric] operators conforming to NFPA 80 and the requirements specified
herein and a UL or (FM P7825) listed releasing device to permit automatic
closing in case of power failure.] Provide safety edges to reverse
direction of doors when an obstruction is encountered and limit switches to
stop the doors in the fully open or fully closed position. Operators,
holders, and release devices shall conform to UL 228 and UL 325 and be
listed (labeled).] [Operating devices for use on door No. [_____] shall
conform to Article 500 - of NFPA 70, Class [_____], Group [_____], Division
[_____].]
[2.3.1
Pneumatic Operators
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NOTE: Select the applicable paragraph(s) from the
following:
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NOTE: Modify the paragraph to suit the type of
controls required. Insert air pressure that will be
available for door operation.
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NOTE: If operator controls occur in hazardous
locations utilize the proper portion. Refer to NFPA
70 for requirements. NEMA Type 7 enclosures are
suitable for indoor use in Class 1, Groups A, B, C,
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