Auto Smoke Fire-Storm^® - Auto Reset Wind & Smoke Rated

Alpine’s Auto Smoke Fire-Storm^® Doors are widely used in locations where there exists high winds and high levels of stormy weather activity. Throughout the Florida Coastline and many other coastal locations, the Alpine Auto Smoke Fire-Storm^® doors have proven successful in protecting both people and property from injury do to flying debris.

• Alpine’s Auto Smoke Fire-Storm^® Doors are effective, strong and come in flat interlocking slat designs with perimeter smoke seals. 
  
• Doors can be manually pushed up, hand-crank, hand-chain or motor operated. All operators can be adapted to specific conditions. Slide locks as a standard are provided. 
• Alpine rolling steel doors are durable, sturdy and economical to install and maintain.

The Alpine Advantage and Benefit

1. Alpine’s Fire-Storm^® doors ensure security and fire protection and are listed and/or classified by:
• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (U.L.)
• Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada, Inc. (U.L.C.)
2. Made-To-Order manufacturing process. Alpine builds your product to the exact size specified by you.
3. 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.
4. Alpine builds trust by providing our products with a 2-year warranty on material and workmanship. As we also offer an optional five-year pro-rated warranty.
5. We are an ISO 9001 registered firm which ensures you that our products are built with true quality you can count on.

CURTAIN
Constructed of Interlocking, 2 3/4” Flat Slats: Roll-form galvanized steel G90 coating exterior (G60 interior), Structural Quality Grade D (ASTM A653/A653M) in 22 Gauge. Optional Gauges in 20 and 18.
Material Options: Stainless Steel
Finish Options: Finish Coat of Tan, White or Grey; or ExoShield™ Powder Coating.
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GALVANIZED ENDLOCKS/WINDLOCKS
Ductile Cast iron, hot-dipped galvanized endlocks/windlocks are riveted to the ends of the slats with 1/4” rivets. Option in brass material which prevents sparking. Furnish windlocks based on wind load specifications. 

HOT DIPPED GALVANIZING (OPTION) 
Applied to the guides, brackets and gears in addition to Standard Specifications. Applied where conditions of extreme or unusual atmospheric contamination is present. As per ASTM-A123.

(Pipe Shafts available with Zinc Enriched Powder Coating or Stainless-Steel)

FASCIA (OPTIONAL) 
Useful where the area behind the hood is open, as seen in a between jambs type mounting configuration or other condition that exposes the opposite of coil side. Especially applicable with pre-engineered buildings. Finish is to match curtain.

Alpine® Motor Operators Auto Fire Shut

Click below for full details about operators for automatic releasing doors and fail-safe fire doors:

HAND CHAIN:

 

The Redi-Reset^®-MC Chain

• Suitable for applications up to 180 square feet.
• Closes by gravity in event of fire or smoke alarm when integrated with fire alarm systems.
• Operated up by chain, down by cable. This egress door operator is compatible with standard fusible links, cable, sash chain, and electronic release devices. Visit Release Devices tab above for additional info.
• FM Approved and UL Classified.
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The Alpine Redi-Reset^®-GC

• Suitable for applications up to 122 square feet.
• Closes by gravity in event of fire or smoke alarm when integrated with fire alarm systems. Operated up/down by hand chain. Compatible with standard fusible links, cable, sash chain, and electronic release devices. Visit Release Devices tab above for additional info.
• UL Classified.
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HAND CRANK:

 

The Redi-Reset^®-MK

• Suitable for applications up to 180 square feet.
• Closes by gravity in event of fire or smoke alarm when integrated with fire alarm systems. Operated up by hand crank, down by cable. Compatible with standard fusible links, cable, sash chain, and electronic release devices. See Visit Release Devices tab above for additional info.
• FM Approved and UL Classified.
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FAIL-SAFE ELECTRONIC:

 

Alpine’s Redi-Reset^®-FDCL

• Suitable for applications up to 150 square feet.
• Maximum 1/2 HP.
• Wired to heat sensors.
• 72 hour battery backup system. Low battery indicator light. Fail-Safe if battery backup fails door closes automatically. Low battery indicator light. Key switch for easy self testing or for periodic testing by Fire Marshalls. Electric sensing edges are required for the operators for fail-safe fire doors.
• FM Approved and UL Classified.
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Alpine’s Redi-Reset^®-FDC

• Suitable for applications up to 350 square feet.
• Maximum 1 HP.
• Wired to heat sensors.
• 72 hour battery backup system. Low battery indicator light. Key switch for easy self testing or for periodic testing by Fire Marshalls. Electric sensing edges are required for this egress door operator.
• FM Approved and UL Classified.
• View Redi-Reset^®-FDC Details

 

Alpine’s Redi-Reset^® Model FS

• Suitable for applications up to 1200 square feet.
• Maximum 5 HP.
• Fail-Safe – will close automatically during power outage.
• The operators for fail-safe fire doors are compatible with standard fusible links, cable, sash chain, and electronic release devices. Visit Release Devices tab above for automatic releasing doors. Electric sensing edges are required.
• FM Approved and UL Classified.
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NON FAIL-SAFE ELECTRONIC:

 

The Alpine Redi-Reset^®-NF

• Suitable for applications up to 1200 square feet.
• Maximum 5 HP. Auxilary emergency hand chain up to 2 HP only. Non Fail-Safe – will not close during power outage. Compatible with standard fusible links, cable, sash chain, and electronic release devices. Visit Release Devices tab above for additional info. Electric sensing edges are required for this egress door operator.
• FM Approved and UL Classified.
• > View Redi-Reset^®-NF Details

Auto-Smoke Fire-Storm® Roller Fire Doors

Advanced Windstorm Resistant Fire Doors

Below you will find comprehensive fire and smoke door drawing details for our windstorm resistant doors featuring important operation details for using hand chain, hand crank, or motor operation. The AutoCAD drawings and AutoCAD details for the fire and smoke door comply with 08360, 08400 & 08330 construction specs. The windstorm resistant doors drawing details available for Alpine’s Auto-Smoke Fire-Storm® have several mounting options, including face mounted to steel, masonry, or between jamb mounted. 

Alpine’s Smoke Fire-Storm® IMB roller fire doors are high quality doors that are designed to prevent the spread of smoke. The windstorm resistant doors are Dade County, Florida approved for high winds up to 187mph and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for fire protection. This fire and smoke door is a combination of the features of the Redi-Storm^®® and Fire-Tite® models.

To download the roller fire doors details (PDF), please click below.

> For CAD Drawings, please click here

• Face Mounted to Masonry
  
  
  1. Hand chain operation
  2. Hand crank operation
  3. Motor operation

• Face Mounted to Steel
  
  
  1. Hand chain operation
  2. Hand crank operation
  3. Motor operation

• Between Jamb Mounted
• Not available but may be mounted to I-beam or steel tubes

The Smoke Fire-Storm® fire and smoke door detail for roller fire doors 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 an AutoCAD drawing to present to contractors. The windstorm resistant doors AutoCAD detail drawings will be updated regularly. Alpine’s windstorm resistant doors are built to last.

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.

Auto-Smoke Fire-Storm® Automatic Smoke Doors

Windstorm Resistant Auto-Smoke Fire Doors

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Model AUTO- SMOKE FIRE-STORM®
Flat Slats
Fire-Tite^® Rolling Doors

NOTE: For specifications for automatic smoke doors, 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 and delete the others (Example: “Finish: Powder coated”).

GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY OF MEA APPROVED DOORS
A. This section includes: [Manual] or [Electric] operated, automatic closing, Windstorm Resistant Overhead Rolling Fire Door.
1. Successfully tested by Architectural Testing Institute (ATI) under Dade County protocols PA 201, PA 202, and PA 203 for a design load of + 60 psf.
2. Provide doors with Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada (ULC) label for the fire rating classification. [4 hr.], [3 hr.], [1 ½ hr.], or [3/4 hr.] UL and ULC approved doors to be in accordance with both fire and windstorm resistant standards.
3. Design doors to withstand a windload of + 60 psf, 1.5 safety rating (Dade County equivalent to a normal +90 psf rating) for doors up to 20’8” x 30’. Provide compatible analysis certified by a Florida professional engineer for doors over 20’8” x 30’.
4. Manufacturer must be capable of providing certified Net Vertical and Net Horizontal reaction forces imposed on door jambs.
5. Quality manufacturer listed by the Texas Department of Insurance’s Windstorm Resistant Construction Guide and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Building Code for Windstorm Resistant Construction.
6. Cycle life: Design doors of standard construction for normal use of 10,000 cycles standard [up to 400,000 cycles].
7. Manually resetable drop out mechanism with optional release devices. (For automatically resetable doors see specs for Auto Fire-Storm®)
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 AUTOMATIC SMOKE DOORS
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
G. ASTM A 31 – Standard Specification for Steel Rivets and Bars for Rivets, Pressure Vessels
H. ASTM A 449 – Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Steel Bolts and Studs
I. ASTM E 330 – Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
J. Dade County PA-201, PA-202, PA-203: Large Missile Impact Test, Cyclic Wind Pressure Test, and Uniform Static Air Pressure Test
K. ASCE 7-93 – Standard Minimum Design Loads on Buildings and Other Structures

1.03 SUBMITTALS FOR MEA APPROVED DOORS
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 [4 hour] [3 hr.] [1 ½ hr.] [3/4 hr.] rating. Also Factory Mutual and 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 OF AUTOMATIC SMOKE 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
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: SMOKE FIRE-STORM® Windstorm Resistant Air Leakage Rated Rolling Fire Door

2.02 MATERIALS FOR MEA APPROVED DOORS
A. Curtain:
1. Slats: Constructed of interlocking, roll-formed 2 ¾” flat slats. (For insulated slats see specs for Fire-Storm® IMB)
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)
i) Doors up to 20’8” wide: Minimum 21 gauge as manufacturer standard [20, 18, 16 gauge].
ii) Doors up to 12’ wide: Minimum 22 gauge [20, 18, 16]
2. Endlocks and Windlocks:
a) Ductile cast iron, hot-dipped, galvanized endlocks riveted to each end of each slat with four Semi-tubular, Mushroom Head ¼” rivets 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 2”x2”x1/8”, designed to reinforce curtain bottom. (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) Bolting:
i) 20’8” wide: ¼” bolts at 15” o.c.
ii) 12’ wide: ¼” bolts at 20” o.c.
c) Weather Stripping: Rubber astragal bolted between bottom angles (Dade County Approved).
B. Guides:
1. Guides shall be designed using structural steel angles with a minimum thickness of 3/16”, minimum 1 ¼” slotted connections, and removable bellmouth curtain stops to allow for curtain maintenance without removal of guides. Bellmouth stops shall be flush with guide groove.
a) Angles:
i) 20’8” wide: Wall angle 3 ½ x 3 ½ x 7/16”, inside angle 2 ½ x 2 ½ x 3/8”, outside angle 4 x 3 x ¼”.
ii) 12’ wide: Wall angle 2 ½ x 3 ½ x ¼”, inside angle 2 x 2 ½ x ¼”, outside angle 3 x 3 3/16” min
b) Bolting:
i) 20’8” wide: Minimum 5/8” bolts at no more than 9” o.c.
ii) 12’ wide: Minimum 1/2” bolts at no more than 15” o.c.
c) 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]
2. Smoke Seal: 1 ½” brush smoke gaskets.
C. Door Support Brackets and Mounting Plates:
1. Steel plate not less than 1/4” thick. Provide ball bearings at rotating support points. Bolt plates to wall mounting angles with minimum 1/2″ fasteners. Plate supports counterbalance assembly and forms end enclosures.
a) Material for Automatic Smoke Doors:
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: 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 for MEA Approved Doors:
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. 24 gauge steel. 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. Fasten with minimum ¼” bolts at 10” o.c.
2. Shape: Hexagon [square] [round]
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.
5. Smoke Seal: Lintel 2” brush seal.
F. Locking:
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.

2.03 OPERATION OF AUTOMATIC SMOKE DOORS:
A. Opening/Closing: Choose ONE type.
1. Redi-Reset® Industrial Duty Fire Door Operators, automatic closing motors
– OR –
2. Redi-Reset® Chain or Crank Hoist Operators (not recommended for frequently used large doors)
B. Motor Operator: Choose ONE model.
1. Model Redi-Reset® FS [NFS Also available without fail-safe] (Recommended for fire doors up to 60’ x 20’)
a) UL listed and FM approved
b) NEMA 1 enclosure rating
c) Horsepower: 1/3, 1/2, 3/4, 1 1/2, 2, 3, 5 hp
d) Phase Service: [115v single] [230v single] [208/230v three] [460v three]
e) Brake: Solenoid brake. Integral within the operator’s housing.
f) Reducer: Planetary reduction gearing and rotary limit switches.
g) Removable electrical control panel.
h) Sensing Edge: Electric [Pneumatic] [Wireless].
i) Automatic Closure shall be activated by melting of fusible link at 165º [local smoke/fire detector] [central smoke/fire alarm system]. Doors shall not require a releasing device when activated by an alarm. When automatic closure is activated, electric sensing edge and push button are inoperable.
j) Average closing speed: No less than 6” per second or more than 9” per second.
k) Fail-safe feature: In case of power failure, door shall close automatically after a 10 second delay [adjustable].
l) Each fire door shall be designed so that it may be drop tested by cutting the power, removing the fusible link, or activating alarm/smoke detector.
m) Resetting of spring tension or mechanical dropouts shall not be required. After correction cause of closure, doors shall immediately reset by opening with the push button.
– OR –
2. Model Redi-Reset® NFS (Non-Fail-Safe) (Also recommended for fire doors up to 60’ x 20’)
All features same as Model Redi-Reset® FS except for:
a) No Fail-safe feature: Door will not close automatically during power failure. Prevents unwanted closure during brief outages.
b) Each fire door shall be designed so that it may be drop tested by removing the fusible link or activating alarm/smoke detector.
– OR –
3. Model Redi-Reset® FDC (Manufactured by LiftMaster®) (Recommended for doors up to 350 sq. ft.)
a) UL listed and FM approved
b) NEMA 1 enclosure rating
c) Horsepower: ½ hp [1 hp max]
d) Phase Service: [115v single] [230v single] [208/230v three] [460v three]
e) Brake: Electromagnetic disc brake.
f) Reducer: Helical inline gear reducer, oil bath permanently lubricated, non-vented.
g) Removable PC board control panel.
h) Sensing Edge: Electric [Pneumatic] [Wireless]. Sensing edge shall be operable during all methods of closing including during a power outage. When closing during a power outage, the sensing edge shall stop door travel when an obstruction is encountered and hold the door for two seconds before releasing the door to close again.
i) Automatic Closure shall be activated by [electric thermal sensors] [fusible link] [local smoke/fire detector] [central smoke/fire alarm system]. Doors shall not require a releasing device when activated by an alarm.
j) Average closing speed: No less than 6” per second or more than 9” per second.
k) Operator shall have an internal battery backup that prevents fail-safe closing for 72 hours after power outage. Backup system shall monitor fusible link and alarm signals and initiate automatic closing upon any alarm.
l) Each operator shall be provided with a key test station to test automatic closing of the fire door. Key test station shall also include a low battery indicator.
m) Resetting of spring tension or mechanical dropouts shall not be required. After correction cause of closure, doors shall immediately reset by opening with the push button.
– OR –
4. Model Redi-Reset® FDCL (Manufactured by LiftMaster®) (Recommended for doors up to 150 sq. ft.)
a) UL listed and FM approved
b) NEMA 1 enclosure rating
c) Horsepower: ½ hp
d) Phase Service: [115v single] [230v single] [208/230v three] [460v three]
e) Brake: Electromagnetic disc brake.
f) Reducer: Spurgear/sprocket and chain reduction gearing with rotary limit switch and logic control.
g) Removable PC board control panel.
h) Sensing Edge: Electric [Pneumatic] [Wireless]. Sensing edge shall be operable during all methods of closing including during a power outage. When closing during a power outage, the sensing edge shall stop door travel when an obstruction is encountered and hold the door for two seconds before releasing the door to close again.
i) Automatic Closure shall be activated by [electric thermal sensors] [fusible link] [local smoke/fire detector] [central smoke/fire alarm system]. Doors shall not require a releasing device when activated by an alarm.
j) Average closing speed: No less than 6” per second or more than 9” per second.
k) Operator shall have an internal battery backup that prevents fail-safe closing for at least two hours after power outage. Backup system shall monitor fusible link and alarm signals and initiate automatic closing upon any alarm.
l) Each operator shall be provided with a key test station to test automatic closing of the fire door. Key test station shall also include a low battery indicator.
m) Resetting of spring tension or mechanical dropouts shall not be required. After correction cause of closure, doors shall immediately reset by opening with the push button.
C. Manual Operators for MEA Approved Doors:
1. Redi-Reset® II Chain
a) Manual combination chain/controlled closing system.
b) For use on doors up to 30’ x 24’ that do not require daily convenience of motor. Recommended for fire doors with exposed guides or fire doors in excess of 12’.
c) Endless steel chain, geared reduction unit, chain keeper and combination close operation/automatic drop test cable.
d) Locking mechanism to hold door at any position of travel during normal door operation.
e) Governor to control automatic closing speed.
f) Automatic Closure shall be activated by fusible link [local smoke/fire detector] [central smoke/fire alarm system]. Doors shall not require a releasing device when activated by an alarm.
g) Average closing speed: No less than 6” per second or more than 9” per second.
h) Resetting of spring tension or mechanical dropouts shall not be required.
– OR –
2. Redi-Reset® II Crank
a) Manual combination crank/controlled closing system.
b) For use on doors up to 30’ x 12’ that do not require daily convenience of motor. Recommended for finished or recessed doors.
c) Removable hand crank, geared reduction unit, and combination close operation/automatic drop test cable.
d) All other features same as Redi-Reset® II Chain.

2.03 Mounting for Automatic Smoke Doors:
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.

2.04 Fire Ratings for MEA Approved Doors:
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) or oversized certificate.
4 hour – Approved for doors with openings not exceeding 162 sq. ft. in area.
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.
The oversize Certificate is authorized for rolling steel doors for the protection of openings in fire walls, vertical shafts, and exterior walls where the area exceeds 120 square ft., or for openings in the above locations when width or height exceeds 12 ft. The maximum dimensions for doors for standard fire protection provided with the
Oversize Door Certificate are not to exceed 56 ft. in width and 24 ft. in height.
2. Factory Mutual.
3. New York Materials, Equipment and Acceptance Division (MEA).

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION OF AUTOMATIC SMOKE DOORS
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
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 MEA APPROVED DOORS
A. Test doors for regular operation and automatic closing. Proper authorities having jurisdiction must witness test and sign Drop Test Form.

3.04 DEMONSTRATION
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 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^® 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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