Yes, an additional jamb anchor can be used at the bottom of the frame in lieu of the typical (adjustable or weld-in) base anchor in fire rated frames.
This is limited to the anchor designed for...
Masonry T anchor are approved for fire rated frames up to 3 hours. T Anchors are shipped lose for field installation.
Anchor construction: The T portion and the strap do have minimum dim...
Both the DW and K-Series frames are identical with the exception of the base anchoring. Both the DW and K-series frames are supplied with a field adjustable compression anchor in each jamb locate...
Drywall Slip-on frames are recommended and designed to be installed as KD (Knock Down) assemblies and not recommended to be welded (SUA). If a DW-Series or K-Series is welded prior to installa...
The following anchors are approve for use in FEMA Tornado Resistant openingsMasonry walls:Jamb anchors - Wire masonry
anchorsSill (base) anchors - Adjustable base anchorsExisting walls:Jamb an...
No, an adjustable base anchor is not supplied on frames with existing opening anchors.
The anchor design for use in existing masonry walls, is a pierce and dimple in the frame soffit for 3/8"...
Tornado shelter applications require the use of Paladin PW14-Series doors and FP14-Series frames:
Tornado shelter doors are a tested system comprising of the door, frame and hardware.
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Steelcraft Paladin PW-Series doors and FP-Series frames meet FEMA Tornado Resistant requirements and have been designed and tested to meet the requirements of FEMA 361 guidelines and ANSI ICC500....