Counter Vision - See-through Counter Shutters
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Product Features
- Perforated flat slats
- Coil upward requiring little side or head room
- Enjoy the benefits of a see-through design with an attractive appearance
- Can be motor or manually operated
- Ideal for all pass-through openings
- Provides security and ventilation
Alpine’s perforated slat Counter-Vision® shutters provide security for school cafeterias, healthcare facilities, pharmacies, parts counters, ticket counters, bank counters, hospitals and airport concessions, among other applications.
Functional Benefits
- 1.25” Perforated Baby flat slats. 1/2” deep, made of 22 gauge galvanized steel.
- Each Alpine Counter Shutter is built to the exact opening size requirements for your specific project.
- Doors can be manual push up, hand crank, hand chain or motor operated. All operators can be adapted to specific conditions.
- Alpine Counter Shutters are highly durable and are designed to withstand heavy commercial use.
- Provides protection while enhancing the look of the opening it is protecting.
- Can be installed on the interior, exterior, face of wall or between jambs.
The Alpine Advantage and Benefit
- Alpine counter shutters are designed for easy operation and are trouble free with minimal maintenance required.
- After 50 years in business, Alpine doors have been proven reliable for use on thousands of installations in Commercial and Business locations. Alpine’s quality and workmanship is well known throughout the door industry. Our hands-on approach to every job ensures customer satisfaction.
- Made-to-Order manufacturing process. Alpine builds your product to the exact size, specifications and requirements.
- All of our products are constructed to have a rigid and compact design which provides for a more structural grade product while reducing overhead space and obstruction.
- Alpine builds trust by providing this product with a two-year warranty on material and workmanship. As we also offer an optional five-year prorated warranty.
- We are an ISO 9001:2015 registered firm which ensures that our products are built with strict quality control you can count on.
Installation
- Rolling Counter Shutters as manufactured by Alpine Overhead Doors, Inc. are durable, sturdy and economical to install and maintain.
- Opening preparation, miscellaneous or structural metal work, access doors, finish or field painting, field electrical wiring, wire, conduit, fuses and disconnect switches are in the scope of work of other divisions or trades.
CURTAIN
The curtain consists of interlocked, perforated roll-formed 1-1/4”baby flat slats, 1/2” deep, made of 22 gauge galvanized steel, Structural Quality Grade D, as per ASTM A653/A653-M.
Material Options: #4 Stainless Steel.
Finish Options: Finish Coat of Grey or choice of 188 colors of ExoShield™ powder coating.
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STEEL STAMPED ENDLOCKS
Steel stamped endlocks riveted to the ends of each alternate slat to prevent lateral movement and limit the deflection of the curtain.
BOTTOM BAR
Two galvanized steel angles, designed to reinforce the bottom of the curtain. Equipped with rubber astragal or an optional sensing edge. Options: Single angle, Extruded Aluminum Tubular or Laser Cut Tubular for shutters up to 8’0” wide.
GUIDES
Steel guides are Laser cut 12 gauge steel frame encased and fitted with removable bellmouth curtain stops, to allow for curtain maintenance without removal of the guides. Bellmouth stops shall be flush with the guide groove.
COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY
The steel pipe barrel is a size capable of carrying a curtain load with a max. deflection of 0.03” per foot opening width. The helical torsion spring is encased in a barrel designed to require minimum effort to operate the rolling curtain and bottom bar. A Torsion Spring charge wheel is used for applying spring torque and for future adjustments. Option: Stainless steel or Zinc Enriched Powder Coat.
HOOD
Square in galvanized steel.
LOCKING
Optional padlockable slide locks for latching and locking the door on the coil side of the bottom bar. Also optional cylinder locks. Electric Interlocks recommended with motorized doors.
Available in push-up, hand chain, or motor operation.
Alpine Motor Operators
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ACCESS CONTROLS
Optional control stations are available as Push Button Control Station or Key Control Stations. Special Control Stations are also available, please consult factory.
These are the operator options for Alpine’s Counter-Vision Shutter. Please see our entire line of door operating devices. Alpine’s UL listed operators are constructed with the highest quality material and the latest in technical innovation to ensure that each roller shutter operator exceeds the requirements it is meant to achieve. Alpine is sure to have an window shutter motor operator that will meet all your individual specifications.
Alpine’s winning team of employees work diligently with the customers beyond the sale. We show our customers that their satisfaction is our top priority. Alpine’s quality and workmanship is proven throughout the door industry. Our hands-on approach to every job ensures customer satisfaction. Call today to learn more about which roller shutter operator is right for you!
To download PDF drawings please select from links below.
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- Face Mounted to Masonry
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- Face Mounted to Steel
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- Between Jamb Tube Mounted
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The Counter-Vision® AutoCAD drawing details are for informational purposes. They may change at any time. The CAD detail and CAD drawing reflect the options that are available to the architects and engineers compiling a drawing of a roll up counter shutter and rolling shutters to present to contractors. The AutoCAD detail drawing will be updated regularly. Alpine’s counter doors are built to last!
Alpine’s Engineering team will help you determine the exact counter doors that will meet your specifications and requirements. Alpine will guide you through every step with your roll up counter shutter. Alpine will design rolling shutters that will bring years of usage.
Alpine’s roll up counter shutter is tough enough to stand up to a lot of usage. These rolling shutters are built to last. Call Alpine today to find out which counter doors are right for your building.
Disclaimer: All data provided on this website is to be used for information purposes only, and is subject to change without prior notice. Alpine shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for direct, incidental, consequential or any other damages resulting from furnishing, performance, or use of this information, even if Alpine Overhead Doors, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages in advance. See the additional disclaimer in our Terms of Use.
Alpine® Counter-Vision® Custom Rolling Shutters
Perforated Rolling Counter Shutters
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Model COUNTER-VISION®
Perforated Flat Slats
Counter Shutter
NOTE: For specifications for custom rolling shutters and the counter shutter, architects must choose from a variety of options. The standard choice will be shown first in plain text followed by the options shown in [brackets] (Example “Finish: Galvanized [Powder coated] [Baked enamel]”). The specifier must make the appropriate choices for the counter roll up doors and delete the others (Example: “Finish: Powder coated”).
GENERAL
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- SUMMARY OF CUSTOM ROLLING SHUTTERS
- This section includes: [Manual] or [Electric] operated Perforated Rolling Counter Shutter.
- Cycle life: Design doors of standard construction for normal use of 10,000 cycles standard [up to 400,000 cycles].
- Related Sections: Related to this section, but not limited to, the following (based on Master Format 2004):
- Section 01660 – Product Storage and Handling Requirements.
- Section 04220 – Concrete Unit Masonry.
- Section 05120 – Structural Steel.
- Section 06100 – Rough Carpentry.
- Section 08310 – Access Doors and Panels.
- Section 08710 – Door Hardware.
- Section 09290 – Gypsum Board.
- Section 09900 – Paints and Coatings.
- Section 26000 – Electrical.
- This section includes: [Manual] or [Electric] operated Perforated Rolling Counter Shutter.
- REFERENCES for Custom Rolling Shutters, Counter Shutter or Counter Roll Up Doors
- ASTM A 653/A 653M – Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
- ASTM A 36 – Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel, Hot Rolled Steel
- ASTM A 123 – Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
- ASTM A 312 – Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
- ASTM A 240 – Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
- ASTM A 276 – Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
- ASTM B 209 – Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
- ASTM B 221 – Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
- SUBMITTALS FOR COUNTER ROLL UP DOORS
- Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
- Product Data: Provide manufacturer’s standard details and catalog data. Provide installation instructions.
- Shop Drawings: Furnish shop drawings for architect’s approval. Include elevation, sections, and details indicating dimensions, materials, finishes, conditions for anchorage and support of each door.
- Submit manufacturer’s recommended operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance instructions.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE for Custom Rolling Shutters, Counter Shutter or Counter Roll Up Doors
- Manufacturer: Rolling doors shall be manufactured by a firm with a minimum of five years experience.
- Single-Source Responsibility: Manufacturer shall provide doors, tracks, motors, and accessories for each type of door. Secondary components shall come from a source acceptable to the manufacturer of the primary components.
- DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING OF THE COUNTER SHUTTER
- Deliver materials in original packaging supplied by manufacturer with intact labels. Store materials away from harmful environmental conditions and construction.
- WARRANTY for Custom Rolling Shutters, Counter Shutter or Counter Roll Up Doors
- Door Warranty: Provide two year written warranty from date of installation against deficiencies due to defects in materials or workmanship. Installer agrees to repair or replace any defects in materials or workmanship.
- Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions.
- SUMMARY OF CUSTOM ROLLING SHUTTERS
- PRODUCTS
- MANUFACTURER OF CUSTOM ROLLING SHUTTERS
- Manufacturer: Alpine Overhead Doors, Inc.; 8 Hulse Road Suite 1S, East Setauket, NY 11733. Telephone 800-257-4634 or 631-473-9300. Fax 631-642-0800.
- Model: COUNTER-VISION® Perforated Rolling Counter Door
- MATERIALS FOR COUNTER SHUTTER
- Curtain:
- Slats: Constructed of interlocking, roll-formed 1 ¼” baby flat perforated slats. (For regular slats, see specs for Counter Shut®)
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- Galvanized steel, G90 coating exterior (G60 interior), Structural Quality Grade C, as per ASTM A 653/ A 653 M
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- Slats: Constructed of interlocking, roll-formed 1 ¼” baby flat perforated slats. (For regular slats, see specs for Counter Shut®)
- Curtain:
- MANUFACTURER OF CUSTOM ROLLING SHUTTERS
Finish: Galvanized [Powder coated] [Baked enamel] (Minimum coating conforming with Coating Designation G-01 is required)
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Finish: [Mill finish #2B] [#4 satin finish]
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- Aluminum
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- Gauge: (Per manufacturer’s standard)
- Galvanized/Stainless: Minimum 22 gauge as manufacturer standard [20, 18, 16 gauge].
- Aluminum: Minimum 0.050” thick.
- Gauge: (Per manufacturer’s standard)
- Endlocks for Counter Roll Up Doors:
- Stamped, hot-dipped, galvanized endlocks riveted (solid rivets, minimum ¼” thick) to each end of alternate slats to prevent lateral movement and to limit slat deflection and bending stress.
- Bottom Bar: (Match to slat material)
- Two roll formed steel angles of minimum 1”x 1 1/2”x 1/8”, designed to reinforce curtain bottom. (Size dependent on dimensions per manufacturer’s standard)
- Galvanized Steel as per ASTM A 653/ A 653 M
- Two roll formed steel angles of minimum 1”x 1 1/2”x 1/8”, designed to reinforce curtain bottom. (Size dependent on dimensions per manufacturer’s standard)
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Finish: Gray shop prime [Powder Coated] [Baked Enamel]
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- Double Angle Extruded Aluminum Bottom Bar
- Finish: Mill Finish [Clear anodized] [Bronze anodized] [Black anodized]
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- Tubular Bottom Bar
- Galvanized Steel as per ASTM A 653/ A 653 M (only available up to 8’)
- Tubular Bottom Bar
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Finish: Gray shop prime [Powder Coated] [Baked Enamel]
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- [Weather Stripping]: Neoprene astragal (For double angle bottom bars).
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- Guides for all Custom Rolling Shutters, Counter Shutter or Counter Roll Up Doors:
- Laser cut 12 gauge steel [Extruded aluminum, 1/8” thick] formed into box shape and fitted with removable bellmouth curtain stops to allow for curtain maintenance without removal of guides. Bellmouth stops shall be flush with guide groove. Bolt with ¼” bolts at 12” o.c. Aluminum guides shall be equipped with wool pile runners to minimize wear.
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- ASTM A 36 Carbon Structural Steel
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- Laser cut 12 gauge steel [Extruded aluminum, 1/8” thick] formed into box shape and fitted with removable bellmouth curtain stops to allow for curtain maintenance without removal of guides. Bellmouth stops shall be flush with guide groove. Bolt with ¼” bolts at 12” o.c. Aluminum guides shall be equipped with wool pile runners to minimize wear.
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Finish: Gray shop prime coat [ASTM A 123 Galvanized] [baked enamel paint] [powder coated].
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- Door Support Brackets and Mounting Plates for Custom Rolling Shutters:
- Steel plate not less than 1/8” thick. Provide ball bearings at rotating support points. Bolt plates to wall mounting angles with minimum 1/4″ fasteners. Plate supports counterbalance assembly and forms end closures.
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- ASTM A 36 Carbon Steel:
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- Steel plate not less than 1/8” thick. Provide ball bearings at rotating support points. Bolt plates to wall mounting angles with minimum 1/4″ fasteners. Plate supports counterbalance assembly and forms end closures.
- Door Support Brackets and Mounting Plates for Custom Rolling Shutters:
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Finish: Gray shop prime coat [ASTM A 123 Galvanized] [Baked enamel paint] [Powder coated].
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- [Stop Lock bearing]: To prevent door from free falling in the event drive operation fails.
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- Counterbalance Assembly for Counter Shutter: Torsion
- Counterbalance assembly: Steel pipe barrel of a size capable of carrying a curtain load with a maximum deflection of 0.03” per foot of door width. Heat-treated helical torsion springs encased in a steel pipe and designed to include an overload factor of 25% to ensure minimum effort to operate. Sealed and prelubricated high speed ball bearing at rotating support points. Torsion spring charge wheel for applying spring torque and for future adjustments.
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- ASTM A 36 Carbon Structural Steel
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- Counterbalance assembly: Steel pipe barrel of a size capable of carrying a curtain load with a maximum deflection of 0.03” per foot of door width. Heat-treated helical torsion springs encased in a steel pipe and designed to include an overload factor of 25% to ensure minimum effort to operate. Sealed and prelubricated high speed ball bearing at rotating support points. Torsion spring charge wheel for applying spring torque and for future adjustments.
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Finish: Gray shop prime coat [A 123 Hot-Dip Galvanized]
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- Life Cycle: High Cycle springs designed to satisfy 10m through 400m life cycles. Consult engineering if height exceeds width for any cycle above 20m. (Cycle defined as one time opening and closing of door)
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- Hood for Custom Rolling Shutters, Counter Shutter or Counter Roll Up Doors:
- 24 gauge steel [.040” aluminum]. Formed to fit the contour of the end brackets with reinforced top and bottom edges. Provide support bracing for doors wider than 20 feet at every 10 feet to prevent excessive sag.
- Shape: Square
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- Galvanized Steel as per ASTM A 653/ A 653 M
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- [Fascia]: Galvanized [Stainless Steel] [Aluminum], provided where areas behind door hood are open. Materials and finish same as hood.
- Locking for Custom Rolling Shutters:
- Provide padlockable slide locks for latching and locking door on coil side bottom bar at each jamb extending into slots in guides. (Electric Interlocks recommended with motorized doors only)
- Manual chain hoist: Provide padlockable chain keeper on guide.
- [Cylinder Locks]: Only available on tubular bottom bars. Operated from coil [fascia][both] side(s). [Cabinet Style] [Masterkeyable]
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- OPERATION of Custom Rolling Shutters, Counter Shutter or Counter Roll Up Doors:
- Opening/Closing: Manual push-up [Manual hand chain] [Manual hand crank] [Motor Operator].
- [Manual hand chain]:
- Provide chain hoist operator with endless steel chain, chain pocket wheel and guard, geared reduction unit, and chain keeper secured to guide.
- [Manual hand crank]:
- Provide crank hoist operator including crank gear box, steel crank drive shaft and geared reduction unit. Fabricate gear box to completely enclose operating mechanism and be oil-tight.
- [Motor Operators]:
- Choose ONE:
- Redi-Tube® Tubular Motor with Built-In Manual Handcrank Overdrive. Auxiliary chain hoist not available. For use on doors up to 10’ x 8’.
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- Redi-Shut™ Gear Reduced Jackshaft Door Operator.
- [Sensing Edges] (For double angle bottom bar): For motorized doors, sensing edges allow door to go up in case of obstruction. [Pneumatic Edge] [Electric Edge] [Wireless Edge].
- Colors: Gray [Yellow] [Black] [White] [Yellow with black stripes]
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- Mounting of Counter Shutter:
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- Interior face mounted on prepared opening.
- Interior mounted between jambs and under lintel in a prepared opening.
- Exterior face mounted on prepared opening.
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- EXECUTION
- EXAMINATION OF COUNTER ROLL UP DOORS
- Verify that dimensions are correct and project conditions are in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions; do not proceed with installation until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.
- INSTALLATION CUSTOM ROLLING SHUTTERS
- Install units in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
- Ensure that units are installed plumb and true, free of warp or twist, and within tolerances specified by manufacturer for smooth operation.
- Preparation for opening and installation of fire door to be in strict compliance with NPFA-80.
- FIELD TESTING for Custom Rolling Shutters, Counter Shutter or Counter Roll Up Doors
- Test doors for regular operation
- DEMONSTRATION
- EXAMINATION OF COUNTER ROLL UP DOORS
Instruct the Owner’s personnel in correct operation and maintenance of units.
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- ADJUST AND CLEAN COUNTER ROLL UP DOORS
- Clean units in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
- Restore slight blemishes in finishes in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to match original finish. Remove and provide new units where repairs are not acceptable to the Architect.
- ADJUST AND CLEAN COUNTER ROLL UP DOORS
Disclaimer: All data provided on this website is to be used for information purposes only, and is subject to change without prior notice. Alpine shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or ommisions contained herein, nor for direct, incidental, consequential or any other damages resulting from furnishing, performance, or use of this information, even if Alpine Overhead Doors, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages in advance. See the additional disclaimer in our Terms of Use.
Counter-Vision® shutters have all of the same great features as the Counter-Shutter®, with the benefits of Alpine’s perforated curtain. The Counter-Vision® roll up shutter is practical for small openings and are specifically designed for pass-through openings such as service counters, windows, concession stands and cafeteria counters. The perforated slats of the interior counter door provide visibility, ventilation and versatility while maintaining the aesthetic harmony of any building decor. Most importantly, Alpine counter doors provide excellent protection against theft and unauthorized entry.
Alpine Counter-Vision® roll up shutter curtains are made up 1 1/4″ flat interlocking perforated slats. Shutters can be manually or motor operated. Operators can be adapted to specific conditions. Locking units can be provided depending on the type of shutter operation.
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1 1/2” Perforated Flat Slats