SECTIONAL GLASS & ALUMINUM OVERHEAD DOORS
Electra
1 PART 1: GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A.
operated overhead sectional door
(Manual or Motor)
B. Aluminum door of rail and stile design.
C. Operating hardware and supports
1.2 REFERENCES
A. ANSI A216.1-Section Overhead Type Door (NAGDM 102).
1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Sections to be aluminum alloy 6063-T6
B.
hardware.
operating style with track and
(Standard Lift, High Lift, Vertical Lift, or Low Headroom)
Track (2” or 3”)
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit shop drawings and product data under provisions of section 01300.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate opening dimensions and required tolerances,
connection details, anchorage spacing, hardware locations, installation details.
C. Product Data: Provide component construction, anchorage method, and
hardware.
1.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01700.
B. Maintenance Data: Include data for lubrication frequency and spare part
sources.
1.7 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified
in this section with minimum (20) years documented experience.
B. Installer: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with
minimum (5) years approved by manufacturer.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Twenty (20) year warranty on welded aluminum sections. (Except top sections
when trolley operated.)
B. Standard one year warranty applies to track, springs, and hardware
C. Finish Warranty
 20-year warranty on finish for clear anodized, dark bronze, stock white, or
Duranar® Finishes
 1-year warranty on powdercoat finishes
1 PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
Standard: For purposes of designating type and quality of work under this
Section, Drawings and Specifications are based on products manufactured or
Furnished by ARM-R-LITE DOOR MANUFACTURING CO. 800-554-5816 – ext
4016 908-754-6522-fax contact Shannon- smcgrady@arm-r-lite.com
1. Door Type: ELECTRA MODEL by ARM-R-LITE.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Rails and stiles of aluminum alloy 6063-T6
B.
finish.
(Clear anodized, Dark Bronze anodized, White Enamel, or custom Kynar®
finish- 100’s of colors to choose from- 20 year warranty , woodgrain faux,
powdercoat, and textured finishes are also available)
2.3 Panel Construction
A. Tubular hollow aluminum shapes to be heli-arc welded in concealed locations.
No through bolted doors accepted. 20 year warranty on welded aluminum frame
except top sections when trolley operated.
B. OPTION: Insulated rails and stiles are available in our “Energy Efficiency
Package”.
C. RAILS AND STILES: .070 Extruded 6063-T6 Alloy 13/4” thick
Bottom Rail…………..2 ¾” or 4 ½” or 7 ½”
Top Rail………………2 ¾”or 4 ½”
Meeting Rails……….. 2 ¾” Wide per pair
End Stiles…………….3 3/8” or 7 ½” Wide
Center Stiles …………1 3/16” Wide
D. Sections to contain
2.4 DOOR COMPONENTS
A. Hardware: All hinges and fixtures made of 14 gauge galvanized steel. Full
Floating, ball bearing rollers have hardened steel races, and roller sizes will be
Adequate for design requirements and limitations.
Heavy-duty, fully adjustable roller brackets are attached to each end cap to
provide an easy adjustment of the door to the job for proper seal. All hardware is
heavy-duty and rust-resistant with galvanized fasteners. Heavy-duty rollers
contain steel ball bearings in case-hardened steel races.
B. Weather-strip:
(Perimeter seal for steel jambs, aluminum door stops for wood
jambs)
C. Operation
(Motor or Manual operation)
D. Track: Track is
and shall be
(2” or 3”) (bracket to wood, angle to wood, or angle to steel
E. Torsion Spring with a
(tube shaft or an extended solid shaft)
F. Sectional Door Assembly: Aluminum door assembly with ship-lap construction
To form weather tight joints and provide full-width interlocking structural rigidity.
G. Wind load Design: ANSI/AGDM 102 standards and as required by local codes.
H. Lock:
(Interior slide bolt or keyed cylinder lock or no lock)
2.5 FINISH
A.
(Clear anodized, Dark Bronze anodize, White enamel, or Custom Kynar®
finish-100’s of colors to choose from- 20 year warranty- faux woodgrain,
Powdercoat, and textured finishes also available)
2.6 MOTOR OPERATORS
Arm-R-Lite Model Motor operators available for every door and track
situation.
(Trolley operators for standard & low headroom applications)-with safety
reversing devices and cycle counters
(Jackshaft operators for high lift and vertical lift applications)- with safety
reversing devices and cycle counters
3 PART 3: EXECUTION
3.1 INSPECTION
A. Verify that wall openings are ready to receive work and opening dimensions
and tolerances are within specified limits.
B. Beginning of installation means acceptance of existing surfaces.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Prepare opening to permit correct installation of door unit.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install door unit assembly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
B. Anchor assembly to wall construction and building framing without distortion
or stress
C. Secure tracks to structural members only.
D. Fit and align door assembly including hardware, level and plumb, to provide
smooth operation.
E. Coordinate installation of sealant and backing materials at frame perimeter as
Specified in Section 07900, JOINT SEALERS.
F. Install perimeter trim and closures.
3.4 TOLERANCES
A. Maintain dimensional tolerances and alignment with adjacent work.
B. Maximum variation from Plumb: 1/8 inch.
C. Maximum variation from Level: 1/8 inch.
D. Longitudinal or Diagonal Warp: Plus or minus 1/8 inch from 10 Ft.
straight edge.
3.5 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust door assembly to smooth operation.
3.6 CLEANING
A. Clean doors, frames and glass.
B. Remove labels and visible markings.
END OF SECTION – 8/13/12