Frank Door EFD-ESS-1 User Manual

Model EFD-ESS-1

The FRANK Energy Saver Door is used for
personnel and hand truck traffic in buildings where
environmental control is essential. Suitable for
coolers, freezers and environmental test chambers.
The design incorporates a 2” thick foamed-in-place
exterior overlap with a low profile interior. The
hardware package further enhances the insulating
qualities by mechanically compressing the gasket.
This design has unlimited applications.

Standard Features

Panel

No Wood Construction
24 Gauge Metal Skins
.040 Embossed Aluminum Skins
Robust Extruded Aluminum Sub-frame

Insulation

At Least 4” Thick, R32 Foamed In Place Polyurethane
Panel Mounted Gasket

Hardware

Bullet Hinge
Rotary Compression Latch
Cylinder Lock
Integrated Inside Release
Available with No Exterior Hardware

Side Casings and Header

Insulated Extruded Aluminum
Sweep Bottom or High Sill

Freezer Doors

Three Sided Heat in the Frame
Heat Radiating Bottom Door Pan
Door Panel Heat
Protected Heat Chase
U.L. Listed Heaters

Energy Saver Single Swing

Manual Cold Storage Door

PRODUCT DATA

Options

Panel

Other Metal Finishes and Colors Available
Molded Fiberglass Door Panels Available
Diamond Tread or Stainless Steel Kick Plates
Three Pane Heated View Window
6” Thick Panels Available

Hardware

Assist Wheel
Door Closer
Spring Loaded Hinges
Multi Point Latching

Side Casings and Header

Jamb Caps
Return Jambs
Trackport
Rain Hood
Extruded Aluminum Back Up Header and Casings
Other Metal Finishes and Colors Available

As the Frank Door Company constantly strives to build the highest quality products for performance and value,

the design, specifications, materials, features and prices are subject to change without notice.

The New American Standard in Cold Storage Doors

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Energy Saver Single Swing

Manual Cold Storage Door

Downloadable drawings and CSI formatted specifications are available at www.frankdoor.com

Single Swing Manual ESS-1 Type Cold Storage Door

Division 13
Section 13010

Cold Storage Doors Section 08 38 00

Part 1 - General

1.0.1 Scope

Work required under this section shall include the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools and
equipment necessary to complete all work as detailed on the drawings and/or as specified herein.

1.0.2 Product

Supply, where indicated on the plans, a Frank Door Model ESS-1 (single swing manual ESS-1
type cold storage door). Door panel shall be constructed of an extruded, aircraft grade aluminum
profile with steel corner reinforcements and clad with a choice of metal skins. Door panel shall

contain at least 4” of foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation (R32) with an insulated overlap of
the opening’s perimeter. Insulated wall casings and header shall be aircraft grade aluminum

extrusions. Gasketing shall be panel mounted compression gasket and bottom sweep. Bullet
style gravity hinges and lockable rotary compression latch shall be made of corrosion resistant
materials. No organics such as wood or wood composites shall be used in the door panel,
casings or header. Doors shall be built to NSF standards.

1.0.3 Substitutions

This specification is written with Frank Door Company Model EFD-ESS-1 as the basis of
acceptable materials, construction and performance. No substitutions will be considered unless

written request for approval is received in the architect’s office at least 14 days prior to the

release of the bids.

DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

1.0.4 Submittals

In compliance with the specification requirements, submit detailed shop drawings for each door,
showing in clear detail of all mounting requirements and accessories.

1.0.5 Quality Assurance

Doors shall be installed in accordance with the architect's plans and specifications and the door
manufacturer's written installation instructions, drawings and recommendations. Doors shall
carry a 5 year limited warranty for the door panel, door frame, trim, vertical casings and header
and a 2 year limited warranty on all other Frank Door Company manufactured components with
the exception of typical wear components. Frank Door Company also warrants all products or
component parts not manufactured by Frank Door Company to the same extent that they were
warranted by the original manufacturer to the Frank Door Company.

Part 2 - Product

2.0.1 Material

Casings/Header

Extruded aluminum profiles with insulated polystyrene inserts. (Matching back up headers and
casings are optional. Return jambs are optional. Jamb caps are optional.) No organics such as wood or
wood composites shall be accepted. All sweep bottom freezer doors shall be equipped with a heater
cable in the three sided casing frames. All high sill freezer doors shall be equipped with a full perime­ter heater cable in the casing frames.

Door Panel

The door panel shall be constructed of an aircraft grade aluminum extrusion with mitered corners,
steel corner brackets and clad with two USDA approved 24 gauge steel or.040 aluminum face sheets
(Smooth white and stainless steel face sheets are optional.) to enclose the frame. Backup blocking is
used at all hinge, latch, handle, closer and lock attachment points. The panel is foamed-in-place with

at least 4” of polyurethane insulation (R32) with a 2” thick by 1.5” wide overlap around the full

perimeter of the opening. Gasketing shall be panel mounted compression gasket and a bottom sweep.
(Optional triple pane view window shall be sealed, heated and constructed with heat reflective tem­pered safety glass and metal frame. Aluminum diamond plate and stainless steel kickplates are
optional). No organics such as wood or wood composites shall be used for the door panel structure or
blocking. All freezer doors shall be equipped with full perimeter door panel heat.

Hinges and Door Hardware

Hinges shall be bullet-style, cam-lift, adjustable and tamper resistant. Latch shall be a lockable rotary
compression latch with safety release hardware on opposite side. (Door closer is optional). All hard­ware and mechanisms shall be corrosion resistant materials.

Part 3 - Execution

3.0.1 Installation

Doors shall be mounted in full accord with the door manufacturer’s installation instructions and

contract documents. When mounting the door casings and header, the mounting surfaces shall be set
true and level, be shimmed and caulked to assure tightness and fit, securely lagged or through bolted
to the wall structure. After the doors are hung, they shall be checked for mechanical operation and
adjusted to insure a tight and uniform perimeter gasket seal. Connection of any panel or window
heating is the responsibility of the electrical contractor.

3.0.2 Product Delivery, Storage and Handling

Each cold storage door shall be securely crated as to protect the door from damage during shipment
and handling. Door identification number shall be clearly marked on the outside of each crate.

3.0.3 Cleaning and Adjustment

Clean all doors of excess sealant, grease, stains, fingerprints and construction dust prior to final
inspection to the satisfaction of the architect/owner. Adjust all doors for smooth, proper operating
condition, including proper sealing and lubrication, prior to turnover of facility to owner.

The New American Standard in Cold Storage Doors