Frank Door EFD-SOM User Manual

Model EFD-SOM

The FRANK Manual Sectional Overhead Door is
used where there is minimum side room and head
room or when several door openings are in close
proximity, such as on warehouse loading docks.
Suitable for interior and exterior applications in
coolers, freezers and industrial buildings. Available
in standard lift or high lift, depending on the amount
of clearance.

Standard Features

Panel

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

Insulation

At Least 4” Thick, R32 Foamed In Place Polyurethane
Bulb Style Casing Mounted Gasket
Adjustable Bottom Door Sweep

Track System

12 Gauge Galvanized Steel J Track with 3” Wheels
Heavy Duty Hardware

Side Casings and Header

Insulated Extruded Aluminum

Torsion Spring Counter Balance System

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 Heater

Sectional Overhead

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
Triple Pane Heated View Window
6” Thick Panels Available

Hardware

Lock

Side Casings and Header

Jamb Caps
Return Jambs
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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Sectional Overhead

Manual Cold Storage Door

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Sectional Overhead Manual 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-SOM (sectional overhead
manual cold storage door). Door panel frames shall be constructed of an aircraft grade alumi­num extrusion with steel corner reinforcements and clad with a choice of metal skins. Door
panels shall contain at least 4” of foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation (R32). Insulated wall
casings and header shall be aircraft-grade aluminum extrusions. Track shall be “J” style track
with torsion spring counterbalance system. Gasketing shall be casing-mounted bulb gasket seal.
Panel shall have exterior and interior pull handles. 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. Doors shall be built to NSF standards.

1.0.3 Substitutions

This specification is written with Frank Door Company EFD-SOM 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 with polystyrene inserts. (Matching back up headers and
casings are optional. Return jambs are optional. Jamb caps are optional.) Gaskets shall be casing
mounted bulb style. 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

12 gauge, galvanized steel J track with 3 inch diameter panel mounted rollers and torsion spring
counter balanced assembly. Gasketing shall be a casing mounted bulb gasket.

Door Panel

The door panel shall be constructed 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). Backup blocking is used at all hinge, roller, and handle
attachment points. The panel is foamed-in-place with at least 4” of polyurethane insulation (R32).
Threshold gasket to be bottom mounted bulb style compression seal. (Optional triple pane window
shall be sealed, heated, heat reflective and made with tempered safety glass with metal frame. Alumi­num diamond plate and stainless steel kick 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 heat cable.

Door Hardware

Exterior and interior pull handles. Locking provision provided. 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 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.

3.0.2 Product Delivery, Storage and Handling

Each cold storage door shall be securely crated so 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