Fire-Shut® Coiling Fire Shutters
Product Features
- Fire rated counter shutter; U.L. classified to 3 hours of protection
- Coiling Fire shutters are ideal for all pass-through openings such as service counters, concession stands and cafeteria counters
- Fire shutter coils upward, requiring little side or head room
- Built in accordance with the requirements specified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Alpine Overhead Doors’ Fire-Shut® Doors are ideal for use in school cafeterias, office windows, healthcare facilities, hospitals and airport concession displays where fire protection is needed.
- These doors provide access control and security protection under normal use and will close automatically in the event of a fire, serving as a fire wall to contain spread of a fire.
- Activates upon melting of 165º fusible link.
- Conventional design offers a push-up operation product, where Auto Fire-Shut® do not.
- The lowest upfront cost available.
Fire-Shut® Labeling
Alpines Counter Fire Door products have been UL classified and listed under the UL Product Category: Fire Shut Integral Frame Counter-Shutter Fire Door – GSVV.
- Ratings: 3 HR, 1-1/2 HR, 3/4 HR. under UL File GSNV.
- Sizes: Face Mounted – 5’ Wide x 5’ High, Up to 51 sq ft.
- Between Jambs: 10’ 10” Wide x 6’ 4” High, Up to 86 sq ft.
- Sizes: Classified for openings up to 13 ‘6 “ wide x 12’ high.
The Alpine Advantage and Benefit
- Alpine’s Fire-Shutters ensure security and fire protection and are listed and/or classified by:
- Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., (U.L.)
- Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada, Inc. (U.L.C.)
- Made-To-Order manufacturing process. Alpine builds your product to the exact size specified by you.
- 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 our products with a warranty on material and workmanship. As we also offer an optional five-year pro-rated warranty. Please consult factory for more information on our prorated warranties.
- We are an ISO 9001 registered firm which ensures you that our products are built with true quality you can count on.
Installation
- The opening preparation and the installation of the fire door shall be performed in strict compliance with NFPA-80.
- 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, roll-formed 1-1/4”baby flat slats, 1/2” deep, or 2” baby curved slats 9/16” deep made of 22 gauge galvanized steel. Structural Quality Grade D, as per ASTM A653/A653-M.
Material Options: #4 Stainless Steel
Finish Option: Choice of 188 ExoShield™ powder coat colors
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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.
COVERS
Gear covers and operator covers are required for exterior mounted fire doors or when gears or operators are set below 8’ ft in height from floor.
RELEASE DEVICES
The Fire-Tite® doors are mechanically closed and are activated by a fusible link system. Release devices, thermal sensors, sounder/strobe devices and smoke detectors are available for tying fire door into the fire alarm system. Please See Alpine’s Release Device Page
LOCKING
Provides padlockable slide locks for latching and locking the door on the coil side of the bottom bar. Electric Interlocks recommended with motorized doors
Choice of push-up, lift handles on the bottom bar, removable awning type crank, or motor operation.
Alpine Motor Operators
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These are the operator options for Alpine’s Mall-Dawn security door. Please see our entire line of service door operators. Alpine’s security door operator is UL 325 standard and constructed with the highest quality material and the latest in technical innovation. This ensures that each roll up door motor exceeds the requirements it is meant to achieve. Alpine is sure to have an operator that will meet all your individual specifications.
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To download PDF drawings please select from links below.
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The AutoCAD drawings and AutoCAD details for the coiling fire shutters comply with 08360, 08400 & 08330 construction specs.
- Coiling Fire Shutters, Face Mounted to Masonry
- Face Mounted to Steel
- Between Tube Mounted
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Alpine® Fire-Shut® Overhead Steel Shutter
Traditionally Designed Coiling Counter Doors
Model FIRE-SHUT®
Curved or Flat Slats
Fire-Shut® Rolling Doors
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NOTE: For specifications for overhead steel shutters, 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 drop down shutter and delete the others (Example: “Finish: Powder coated”).
GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY OF COILING COUNTER DOORS
A. This section includes: [Manual] or [Electric] operated, automatic closing Counter-Shutter Fire Door.
1. Provide doors with Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada (ULC) label for the fire rating classification. [3 hr.], [1 ½ hr.], or [3/4 hr.] and NYC MEA approved.
2. Cycle life: Design doors of standard construction for normal use of 10,000 cycles standard [up to 400,000 cycles].
3. Manually resettable drop out mechanism with optional release devices. (For automatically resettable doors see specs for Auto Fire-Shut®)
B. Related Sections: Related to this section, but not limited to, the following (based on Master Format 2004):
1. Section 01660 – Product Storage and Handling Requirements.
2. Section 04220 – Concrete Unit Masonry.
3. Section 05120 – Structural Steel.
4. Section 06100 – Rough Carpentry.
5. Section 08310 – Access Doors and Panels.
6. Section 08710 – Door Hardware.
7. Section 09290 – Gypsum Board.
8. Section 09900 – Paints and Coatings.
9. Section 26000 – Electrical.
10. Section 28310 – Fire Detection and Alarm.
1.02 REFERENCES FOR OVERHEAD STEEL SHUTTERS
A. ASTM A 653/A 653M – Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
B. ASTM A 36 – Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel, Hot Rolled Steel
C. ASTM A 123 – Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
D. ASTM A 312 – Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
E. ASTM A 240 – Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
F. ASTM A 276 – Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
1.03 SUBMITTALS FOR ROP DOWN SHUTTER
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Provide manufacturer’s standard details and catalog data. Provide installation instructions.
C. 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.
D. Submit manufacturer’s recommended operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance instructions.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer: Rolling doors shall be manufactured by a firm with a minimum of five years experience.
B. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Provide all doors with fire resistance rating required to comply with governing regulations which are inspected, tested, listed and labeled by UL, complying with NFPA 80 for class of opening. Provide UL label permanently fasted to each fire door assembly. Door shall be tested under UL10B and ULC10B, and provided with a [3 hr.] [1 ½ hr.] [3/4 hr.] rating. Also NY MEA approved.
C. 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.
1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials in original packaging supplied by manufacturer with intact labels. Store materials away from harmful environmental conditions and construction.
1.06 WARRANTY FOR COILING COUNTER DOORS
A. Door Warranty: Provide one 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.
B. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURER OF OVERHEAD STEEL SHUTTERS
A. 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.
B. Model: FIRE-SHUT® Rolling Counter Fire Door
2.02 MATERIALS FOR DROP DOWN SHUTTER
A. Curtain:
1. Slats: Constructed of interlocking, roll-formed 1¼” baby flat [2” baby curved] slats.
a) Material:
i) Galvanized steel, G90 coating exterior (G60 interior), Structural Quality Grade C, as per ASTM A 653/ A 653 M
Finish: Galvanized [Powder coated] [Baked enamel] (Minimum coating conforming with Coating Designation G-01 is required)
– OR –
ii) ASTM 240 Stainless steel 300 series
Finish: [Mill finish #2B] [#4 satin finish]
b) Gauge: (Per manufacturer’s standard) Minimum 22 gauge as manufacturer standard [20 gauge].
2. Endlocks or Windlocks (as required):
a) 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. [Windlocks are dependent on windload and increase resistance to curtain jamming]
3. Bottom Bar: Two roll formed steel angles of minimum 1”x 3/4”x 1/8”, designed to reinforce curtain bottom. [Tubular available up to 8’] (Size dependent on dimensions per manufacturer’s standard)
a) Material:
i) Galvanized Steel as per ASTM A 653/ A 653 M
Finish: Gray shop prime [Powder Coated] [Baked Enamel]
– OR –
ii) ASTM 240 Stainless Steel 300 Series
Finish: [Mill finish #2B] [#4 satin finish]
b) [Weather Stripping]: Neoprene strip bolted between bottom angles.
B. Guides for Coiling Counter Doors:
1. Laser cut 12 gauge steel, 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 at 12” o.c.
a) Material:
i) ASTM A 36 Carbon Structural Steel
Finish: Gray shop prime coat [ASTM A 123 Galvanized] [baked enamel paint] [powder coated].
– OR –
ii) ASTM 276 Stainless Steel 300 Series
Finish: [Mill finish #2B] [#4 finish satin]
C. Door Support Brackets and Mounting Plates:
1. Steel plate not less than 3/16” thick. Provide ball bearings at rotating support points. Bolt plates to wall mounting angles with minimum 3/8″ fasteners. Plate supports counterbalance assembly and forms end enclosures.
a) Material:
i) ASTM A 36 Carbon Steel:
Finish: Gray shop prime coat [ASTM A 123 Galvanized] [Baked enamel paint] [Powder coated].
– OR –
ii) ASTM 240 Stainless Steel 300 Series
Finish: [Mill Finish #2B]
D. Counterbalance Assembly for Overhead Steel Shutters: Torsion
1. 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.
a) Material:
i) ASTM A 36 Carbon Structural Steel
Finish: Gray shop prime coat [A 123 Hot-Dip Galvanized]
– OR –
ii) A 312 Stainless Steel 300 Series
Finish: Mill finish
b) 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)
E. Hood:
1. 22 gauge steel. Formed to fit the contour of the end brackets with reinforced top and bottom edges. Fasten with minimum ¼” bolts at 10” o.c.
2. Shape: Square
3. Material:
a) Galvanized Steel as per ASTM A 653/ A 653 M
Finish: [Baked enamel paint] [Powder coated]
– OR –
b) ASTM 240 Stainless Steel 300 Series:
Finish: [Mill finish #2B] [#4 satin finish]
4. [Fascia]: Galvanized [Stainless Steel], provided where areas behind door hood are open. Materials and finish same as hood.
F. Locking of Drop Down Shutter:
1. 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)
2. Manual chain hoist: Provide padlockable chain keeper on guide.
3. [Cylinder Locks]: Only available on tubular bottom bars. Operated from coil [fascia][both] side(s). [Cabinet Style] [Masterkeyable]
2.03 OPERATION OF COILING COUNTER DOORS:
A. Opening/Closing: Manual push-up [Manual hand chain] [Manual hand crank] [Motor Operator].
B. Automatic closure is activated by fusible link [Fire Door Release Device].
C. [Manual hand crank]:
1. 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.
D. [Motor Operators]:
1. Redi-Shut® Gear Reduced Jackshaft Door Operator.
2. [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].
a) Colors: Gray [Yellow] [Black] [White] [Yellow with black stripes]
E. Release Devices:
1. Fusible link with chain system:
a) Activation: Melting of fusible link at 165° Fahrenheit. When automatic closing is activated, chain shall disengage causing door to close.
b) Closing speed controlled by Integral Oscillating governor [Viscous governor].
c) Average closing speed: No less than 6” per second and not more than 24” per second as per NFPA 80 Section 6, paragraph 4.1.5.
2. [Redi-Release™ Release Devices]: Electric Fail-Safe devices used in conjunction with fusible link. [Smoke detector] Choose ONE from either standard models or SS class:
a) Class 1: Manually operated system that can be tied into most fire alarm systems.
– OR –
b) Class 2: All the features of Class 1, with the additional capability to allow motor operation. If operator is chosen, an electrical edge is recommended.
– OR –
c) Class 3: All the features of Class 2 with the addition of standard Alpine Control Panel and Standard Electric Safety Edge. Allows door to automatically go up in case of an obstruction.
– OR –
d) Class 4: All the features of Class 3 with the addition of the Alpine Uninterrupted Power Supply (Battery backup) that is self-activating during a power outage.
– OR –
e) SS Class Model A: Includes independently adjustable delays of 10 seconds on alarm activations (10 sec. max. adjust) and 10 seconds on power loss (30 sec. max. adjust) with a hold/release rating of 40 lbs.
f) SS Class Model B: All the features of model A with:
i) The hold open/release device shall recognize that the door is in the closed position and where motor driven, be capable of sensing that power is available to the motor. The device may be wired to close on alarm.
ii) [Audible and visual annunciators]: To operate during alarm closing cycle.
g) SS Class Model B2: All the features of model B with:
i) 72-hour battery backup with low/no battery logic sounder.
ii) Sounder/Strobe annunciator: To sound during closure due to alarm or power loss.
h) SS Class Model C: All the features of model B2 with:
i) Bottom bar sensing edge.
ii) Remote test plate.
2.04 Mounting:
1. Interior face mounted on prepared opening.
2. Interior mounted between jambs and under lintel in a prepared opening.
3. Exterior face mounted on prepared opening.
2.05 Fire Ratings for Overhead Steel Shutters:
1. Underwriter’s Laboratories:
Doors are constructed to conform within requirements specified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada (ULC). Doors are automatic and self-closing, Class (A) (B) (C) (D).
Class (A) – 3 hour approved for doors in dividing fire walls with openings not exceeding 120 sq. ft. in area
Class (B) – 1 ½ hour approved for doors, in vertical shaft openings not exceeding 120 sq. ft. in area.
Class (C) – ¾ hour approved for doors in corridor or room-partition opening not exceeding 120 sq. ft. in area.
Class (D) – 1 ½ hour approved for doors in exterior wall opening not exceeding 120 sq. ft. in area.
2. New York Materials, Equipment and Acceptance Division (MEA).
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION OF DROP DOWN SHUTTER
A. 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.
3.02 INSTALLATION OF COILING COUNTER DOORS
A. Install units in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
B. Ensure that units are installed plumb and true, free of warp or twist, and within tolerances specified by manufacturer for smooth operation.
C. Preparation for opening and installation of fire door to be in strict compliance with NPFA-80.
3.03 FIELD TESTING OF OVERHEAD STEEL SHUTTERS
A. Test doors for regular operation and automatic closing. Proper authorities having jurisdiction must witness test and sign Drop Test Form.
3.04 DEMONSTRATION OF DROP DOWN SHUTTER
A. Instruct the Owner’s personnel in correct operation and maintenance of units.
3.05 ADJUST AND CLEAN
A. Clean units in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
B. 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.
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.
Alpine® Redi-Release®
For Use with Fire-Tite®, Fire-Shut® and Fire-Storm® Doors
The Solid State Securities time delay fire door release device is an optional feature for your fire resistant doors. Alpine® Redi-Release® is normally energized as a fail-safe device for fire doors, and incorporates state of the art electronic security control circuitry.
The Redi-Release series release devices are the ideal safety option for fire resistant doors. These devices are able to respond to emergency conditions generated by manual or automatic initiating devices that are normally closed, and are designed to be used in conjunction with a temperature fuse link system. The Test-Release device features include time delay on alarm and power loss, motor voltage sensing, form C output, proximity/door edge input and trouble diagnostic capabilities. Check model label to be installed to verify applicable features.
CAUTION: As with all releasing device systems, maximum fire protection is provided when installed in accordance with factory specifications and used with fuse link systems. Fail-safe operation can only be provided when input power is applied.
LiftMaster Professional
For Motorized Doors – Electro-Mechanical Operators
The AFCB fire door release device is designed to be used in conjunction with a standard commercial door operator to provide a fully automated door closing system. For use with motorized doors incorporating a reversing electric safety edge. This 120VAC device can power up to four smoke detectors and two horn/strobes or speaker/strobes. This system combines state-of-the-art functionality and advanced features typically found on special-order fire door operators.
LM21AFCB – Download Owners Manual
- UL864 Revision 9 compliant
- Programmable DIP switch delay setting – either 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds delay of door release to permit passage clearance
- Internal battery backup system
- Motor voltage sensing monitors voltage to the operator and activates a mechanical door release upon loss of power to the operator.
- Obstruction cycling – works in conjunction with the door’s electrical safety edge, reversing the door if an obstruction is encountered
- Test keyswitch – permits floor-level testing of the system
Non-Motorized Doors
The XP fire door release device provides a fail-safe release mechanism for non-motorized doors and acts as an interface between the door and the fire alarm system. The device required 24VDC power from an approved UL1481 regulated power supply with battery backup, such as a fire alarm control panel. Therefore, installation will require coordination with a fire panel installer.
LM21XP Download Owners Manual
- UL864 Revision 9 compliant
- Programmable DIP switch delay setting – either 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds delay of door release to permit passageway clearance
- Close door detection – prevents door release if the door is kept in the closed position and eliminates door reset service calls or potential system damage
- On board diagnostic – LEDs for early troubleshooting
- Testing function – allows routine fire door testing without requiring activation of the central alarm system; easy reset function returns the device to a standby state
Non-Motorized Doors with Battery Backup Option
Versatility allows the XPBB fire door release device to operate on 120VAC, 24VAC or 24VDC power sources. Internal battery backup allows the release device to stand alone from the fire alarm system and act independently in the event of a power outage. The system can provide 24VDC power for up to four smoke detectors and two horn/strobes, mounted on either side of the door. Programmable delay settings, close door detection, diagnostic LEDs, localized testing, and reset capabilities are also standard.
LM21XPBB Download Owners Manuals
- UL864 Revision 9 compliant
- Programmable DIP switch delay setting – either 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds delay of door release to permit passageway clearance
- Inputs for normally open – 2-wire or 4-wire detectors and 4-wire normally closed detectors
- On board diagnostic – LEDs for early troubleshooting
- Trouble and alarm relays – for communication with the fire alarm control panel, if required
- Audible trouble sounder – to indicate when the release device is not operational
- Testing function – allows routine fire door testing without requiring activation of the smoke detector
Contact us today to find out which Alpine® solution is right for you!
Alpine’s Fire-Shut® rolling exterior fire shutters are engineered and constructed to combine fire protection and service. These coiling fire shutters are designed for small pass-through openings such as service counters, windows, concession stands and cafeteria counters. The interlocking steel, stainless steel, or prime painted slats of overhead steel shutters maintain the aesthetic harmony of any building decor. Most importantly, Alpine counter shutters provide excellent protection against fire, theft and unauthorized entry.
Alpine Fire-Shut® drop down shutter curtains are available in either 1 1/4″ flat or 2″ curved interlocking slats. Roll down shutters can be manually or motor operated. Operators can be adapted to specific conditions. Locking fire shutters can be provided depending on the type of shutter operation. If the Fire-Shut® does not meet your fire door needs, please refer to our entire line of rolling fire doors.
1 1/4″ Flat or 2″ Curved Slat
