Frank Door EFD-SHMS User Manual

Model EFD-SHMS

The FRANK Single Horizontal Manual Slide Door is used
for personnel and material handling traffic where space
restricts the use of swing doors or when installation space
is only available on one side of the door opening
(corridors and loading platforms). Suitable for interior
applications in coolers, freezers and food processing
facilities. If being used outdoors, please inform the factory
so the proper modifications can be made.

Standard Features

Panel

No Wood Construction
24 Gauge Metal Skins
.040 Embossed Aluminum Skins
Extruded Aluminum Inner Frame
Internal Steel Corner Brackets
U.L. Listed

Insulation

At least 4” Thick, R32 Foamed In Place Polyurethane
Dual Blade Panel Mounted Santoprene Gaskets
Adjustable Bottom Door Sweep

Drop Trac System (Patent Pending)

Heavy Duty, Aircraft Grade Extruded Aluminum
Twin Trolley Design
Large Diameter HDPE Wheels
Stainless Steel Bushings and Bearings
“Down and In” To Close For a Positive Seal

Side Casings and Header

Insulated Extruded Aluminum
Sweep Bottom or High Sill

Bottom Door Guide System

Eliminates Stay Rollers
Low Profile
HDPE Guide Block with Panel Mounted Guide Rail
Leading Edge Hook and Snubber

Handles

Stainless Steel / Polymer Exterior Pull Handles
Recessed Interior Pull Handle

Freezer Doors

Three Sided Heat In the Frame
Self Regulating Heated Door Panel
Protected Heat Chase
U.L. Listed Heaters

Horizontal Slide

Manual Cold Storage Door

PRODUCT DATA

Options

Panel

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

Drop Trac System

Stainless Steel Cladding for Highly Corrosive Environments

Hardware

Breaker Handle
Wall Guide System
Keyed Lock

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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Horizontal Slide

Manual Cold Storage Door

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

Single Horizontal Manual Slide 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 EFD-SHMS (single horizontal
manual slide door). Door panel frame shall be constructed of an aircraft grade aluminum extru­sion 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). Insulated wall casings,
header and track system with integrated hood shall be aircraft grade aluminum extrusions.
Trolley assemblies shall have stainless steel bushings and bearings at each panel hanging point.
Track system shall provide a down and in motion to the closed position. Guidance system shall
include a floor mounted bottom door guide, panel mounted guide rail and leading edge hook.
Gasketing shall be panel mounted and consist of Santoprene dual blade gaskets and adjustable
bottom sweep. Exterior and interior pull handles provided. All hardware and mechanisms shall
be corrosion resistant materials. All freezer doors shall be equipped with a full perimeter,
regulated heater cable. No organics such as wood or wood composites shall be used in the door
panel, casings or header. Door panel shall be UL listed and built to NSF standards.

1.0.3 Substitutions

This specification is written with Frank Door Company Model EFD-SHMS as the basis of

DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

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.

1.0.4 Submittals

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

1.0.5 Quality Assurance

Doors shall be installed in accordance with the architect's plans and specifications along with 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 are insulated with polystyrene inserts. (Matching back-up header 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.

Track System

Track system shall be constructed of extruded aircraft grade aluminum with integrated hood.
(Stainless steel cladding is optional). Trolley assemblies shall have stainless steel bushings and
bearings at each panel hanging point. Guidance system includes a panel mounted guide rail, floor
mounted HDPE bottom door guide and leading edge hook (Wall mounted door guide system is
optional). Track system to provide a down and in motion to closed position.

Door Panel

The door panel shall be constructed of an aircraft grade aluminum inner frame with 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). The panel is foamed-in-place with at least 4” of
polyurethane insulation (R32). Gasketing shall be panel-mounted dual blade Santoprene gaskets and
adjustable bottom sweep. (Optional triple pane view window shall be sealed, heated and constructed
with heat reflective tempered safety glass and metal frame. Wicket door is optional. Aluminum
diamond plate and stainless steel kick or impact plates 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 a full perimeter, regulated heater cable.

Door Hardware

Exterior and recessed interior pull handles. (Keyed lock is optional. Exterior and interior breaker
handles are optional.) All hardware and mechanisms shall be corrosion resistant materials. Doors with
provisions for locking shall have safety release hardware on opposite side.

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, header and track, 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. The door system is intended for indoor use.
If being used outdoors, please inform the factory so the proper modifications can be added.

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