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SPECIFICATIONS

Part 1 General

1.01 Work Included - Sectional overhead doors shall be as supplied by GADCO and as shown on plans. Series 8526 doors shall be constructed of 26 gauge exterior (20 ga. optional) and 28 gauge interior prefinished galvanized steel.

1.02 Related Work - Opening preparation, miscellaneous or structural metal work, access panels, field painting, field electrical wiring, etc. are in the Scope of Work of other divisions or trades.

Part 2 Product

2.01 Sections - Sections shall be rollformed from commercial quality galvanized cold-rolled steel. The horizontal meeting edges of each section shall be formed in ship-lap fashion. Section thickness will be 2" minimum. Series 8526 flush (shallow ribbed) sections shall be foamed in place with polyurethane insulation that bonds the metal faces to form a rigid composite. The meeting rails are formed to provide a thermal break and are fitted with a twin joint seal. The end of the sections are capped with galvanized steel end stiles (for single or double roller carriers) that are fitted with white vinyl jamb seals. Aluminum end stiles are optional with black twin jamb seals. See GADCO hardware and insulation availability section for option details.

2.02 Track - 2" or 3" track shall be manufactured from heavy gauge galvanized steel. A wedge type closing action will be accomplished with adjustable vertical track. Vertical track shall be attached to wood jambs with 12 gauge adjustable brackets or continuous angle. Horizontal track shall be reinforced with heavy galvanized steel angle.

2.03 Hardware - Shall be heavy gauge galvanized steel. Rollers shall have a continuous steel rim, encasing 10 (ten) hardened 1/4" diameter steel ball bearings. Interior side lock standard with keyed lock optional. All hinges brackets and fixtures shall be attached with 1/4" self drilling and tapping screws.

2.04 Finish - Prefinished section material shall be chemically cleaned before application of primer followed by a white polyester coating on the face side, and a polyester coating on the inside. Brown prefinished exterior available by special order.

2.05 Reinforcing Struts - Struts shall be factory installed as required. Trusses will be supplied when needed for field installation. All doors over 15’2" will have end stiles for double roller carriers.

2.06 Counterbalance - Counterbalance shall be oil tempered and helical wound torsion springs engineered to comply with the industry standard 10,000 cycles, extended cycle life optional. (Reference ANSI/DASMA 102)

Part 3 Execution

3.01 Inspection - Inspect the surfaces that the door is to be attached to and assure that they are structurally sound and properly prepared to receive the door. Review all dimension sizes of the opening and the door to assure the specified design criteria has been met.

3.02 Installation - Install the doors in accordance with General American Door Company instructions and standards. Installation will be by authorized General American Door Company representatives.

GADCO LIMITED WARRANTY

General American Door Company (GADCO) warrants to the original purchaser that each commercial sectional door will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year following the date of purchase, excepting normal wear and tear, abuse, misuse or accident. Labor charges for replacement not included.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, CONSULT AUTHORIZED DEALER.