ACCESS DOORS FIRE RATED ACCESS PANEL CEILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION EXTRA SPRING PROVIDED FOR CEILING INSTALLATION ON SIZES 16" x 16" OR LARGER. BOTH SPRINGS MUST BE ATTACHED FROM 12 GAGE the SPRING BASE TO THE FRAMING OR FLOOR ABOVE IN SUCH WIRE TIE MANNER TO ENSURE THE PANEL IS SELF-CLOSING. STEEL STUD WOOD INSIDE LATCH RELEASE 1-1/4" DRYWALL STUD BENT INWARDS LATCH RELEASE SCREWS SO PANEL REMAINS (THROUGH IN THE "UP" POSITION HOLES TWO LAYERS SPRING PROVIDED) OF TYPE X BASE DRYWALL 2-1/2" 1" 1" ONE HOUR RATED CONSTRUCTION THREE HOUR RATED CONSTRUCTION THREE HOUR CEILING NON-COMBUSTIBLE SYSTEM OR ONE HOUR WOOD FRAME SYSTEM AT ALL FOUR SIDES OF DOOR 1. With metal studding, install a framed opening at Important: specified location of panel. Opening dimensions a. Panel sizes 16" x 16" and larger are supplied with an should be 1-5/8" larger than door size of panel; extra spring. It is the responsibility of the installer to i.e., for a 16" x 16" panel, opening should be attach these springs from the spring base on back of 17-5/8" x 17-5/8" before being lined with panel to framing of floor above to insure that door is drywall. self-closing. 2. The interior of opening should be lined with b. Before installing panel, bend "lock release" bracket 5/8" type "X" gypsumboard, using screws spaced inward causing panel to stay in the "up" position. 18" o.c. maximum to the 1-5/8" track. Minimum c. In order to insure that panel is self-closing, it must of two screws per side. (Wrapping of joist not be released from at least 60 degrees from the required in one hour ceiling application.) horizontal. 3. Remove automatic door closer (spring). 4. Place panel in position in opening and mark Note: location of attaching screws on studding, using All fire rated access panels are self-closing. holes in latch and hinge sides of panel frame as marking guides. 5. Remove panel and drill 5/32" holes through ***************** studding at points marked for attachment holes. Alternate installation for 1 hour ceiling with wood frame. 6. Place panel in position (leaving masonry anchor Ceiling to have two layers of 5/8" gypsum wallboard straps flat against panel frame) and attach with leaving a 1" airspace around the door/frame assembly. #10 drywall screws. No lining of wood joist required. 7. Panel can be supported with 12 gage wire ties or plumbers tape attached from framing screws to wood studs of flooring above. 8. Check panel for freedom of movement. If binding occurs, shim as necessary to prevent racking of frame. 9. Re-attach automatic door closer (spring), and secure to sub-framing above to ensure door is self-closing. Member of U.S. Green Recyclable Building Council FRC INSTALLATION Revised: 3/24/09 Product ELMDOR/STONEMAN • P.O. BOX 3527 • CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744-0527 U.S.A. • TEL: (800) 591-9181 • (626) 968-8699 • FAX: (626) 333-4109 A Division of Acorn Engineering Company www.elmdorstoneman.com • E-mail: [email protected].