NGP L-FRA100 Low Profile Lite Kit for Door Opening Cutout Installation Guide
- July 26, 2024
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NGP L-FRA100 Low Profile Lite Kit for Door Opening Cutout
Product Specifications
- Product Name: L-FRA100 (Low Profile)
- Compatibility: For 1-3/4 door, 3/16, 1/4, or 5/16 Glass
- Fire Rating: UL10C Positive Pressure rated for fire doors
- Glazing Tape Requirements: Vary based on fire rating, refer to the manual
- Painting Instructions: Scuff finish with Scotch-Brite pad before painting
- Recommended Glass Thickness: 3/16, 1/4, or 5/16 inch
Product Usage Instructions
- Cut out the door according to the manufacturer’s listing procedure.
- If using steel fire-rated doors, there is no need for an opening reinforcing channel or reinforcing clips.
- Install glass and glazing material into the lite kit.
- Position the outer frame in the door cutout.
- Place the inner frame, insert, and start all screws before fully tightening.
- Tighten screws in a criss-cross pattern to ensure even pressure. Avoid stripping the material when using power screw driving equipment.
- For field painting, scuff the finish with a Scotch-Brite pad before painting for best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What type of glazing tape is required for different fire ratings?
- A: For UL10C Positive Pressure rated fire doors with 1/4 fire-rated wired glass, use closed cell PVC foam glazing tape like NGP L-GT-114, L-GT-116, L-GT-118, L-GT132 or L-GT-316. For higher ratings like 45, 60, or 90 minutes, utilize NGP 9800C or 3M GIS intumescent glazing tape.
- Q: How should I determine the glass size for ordering?
- A: Cut the glass to be ordered size less 1 for exposed glass or less 2 for the order size.
L-FRA100 (Low Profile)
For 1-3/4″ door, 3/16″, 1/4″ , or 5/16″ Glass
Installation Instructions
- Cut out door in accordance with door manufacturer listing procedure. Steel fire-rated doors do NOT require an opening reinforcing channel or reinforcing clips.
- Install glass & glazing material (sold separately), into lite kit.
- Position the outer frame in door cut out.
- Position the inner frame and insert and start all screws before fully tightening.
- Tighten screws using a crisscross pattern. Use caution when using power screw driving equipment to avoid stripping the material.
FIELD PAINTING
for best results scuff finish with a Scotch-brite pad prior to painting.
For Fire Rated Doors, using 1/4″ fire-rated wired glass: 20 & 45 minutes =
1,296 sq. inches max visible glass, 54″ max height, 54″ max width. 60 & 90
minute = 100 sq. inches max visible glass, 33″ max height, 10″ max width.
Sizes exceeding those shown above may be achieved using Pyran® Platinum F,
Protect3™ or TEMP20™. Maximum size is determined by the glass listing (in
doors) and door manufacturer listing. UL10C Positive Pressure rated fire doors
using 1/4″ firerated wired glass: 20 min requires closed cell PVC foam glazing
tape like NGP L-GT-114, L-GT-116, L-GT-118, L-GT- 132 or L-GT-316. 45, 60 or
90 min requires NGP 9800C or 3M GIS intumescent glazing tape. UL10C Positive
Pressure rated fire doors using Pyran® Platinum F, Protect3™, or TEMP20™
requires closed cell PVC foam glazing tape like NGP L-GT-114, L-GT-116,
L-GT-118, L-GT-132 or L-GT-316.
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