Qwikinstall Frame Proposed Substitution Supporting Data

CONTENTS

1. Product Description Qwikinstall Frame – A Two-piece interlocking welded hollow metal frame

2. Drawings Qwikinstall Frame dimensional outline drawing

3. Performance and Test Data 90-minute Fire Rating Certification

ANSI A250.4 2011 Physical Endurance Test Results

Frame Ramming Test Summary

4. Specifications Division 8 Architectural Specification

5. Photographs General Motors Plant installation

New office space prepared for Qwikinstall installation

“What Innovation was Discovered” – Photographic collection of the 2-piece interlocking Qwikinstall system

APPENDIX – Support Documentation

• Fire rating Certification – pages 1 – 7

• Division 8 – Complete specification

o SECTION 081213.13 – TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING WELDED HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

1. Product Description

The Qwikinstall Frame is a two-piece, interlocking, welded hollow metal frame engineered to be installed in place of a traditional

one-piece welded frame. It is not a knock-down frame. All frame corners are welded and ground smooth, giving the strength and

durability of the traditional welded hollow metal frame, with the added advantage of being able to install the Qwikinstall Frame

anytime after the drywall has been installed.

The Qwikinstall Frame is fabricated using 16 gauge, galvanealed steel, which is additional corrosion protection for the frame.

The frame fits into the same size opening as the traditional frame, which makes it a versatile solution for renovations where the

traditional frame must be removed and replaced.

Instead of ordering specific frame throat dimensions for the installation, The Qwikinstall Frame will automatically adjust the throat

dimension for drywall thickness variations and excessive mudding of drywall seams (see profile dimensions below).

2. Drawings The full Qwikinstall product cut sheet can be found in the Appendix under Support Documents – Product Cut Sheet

Exterior Dimensions

This is a dimensioned drawing of the installed

Qwikinstall frame. These dimensions are identical to

the traditional welded hollow metal frame, providing

the appearance of the traditional frame with the

flexibility of being able to install the frame at any point

in the construction process, after drywall is installed.

This means there are no architectural dimensional

drawings needing to be modified to use the frame.

This construction timing flexibility eliminates delays

caused by late frame delivery, and effectively

eliminates the added cost of repairs caused by trade

damage to the frame.

Profile Dimensions

The profile of the frame matches the dimensional

profile of the traditional welded hollow metal frame

once it has been installed.

3. Performance and Test Data

90-minute Fire Rating Certification

Here is the cover page of the Fire Rating testing completed by Intertek. Pages 1 – 7 of the 56 page certification are in the Appendix

of this Submission under the heading Support Documentation.

Performance and Test Data - continued

1,000,000-Cycle – Door Opening and Closing Test Results

ANSI A250.4 2011 TEST RESULTS:

The Qwikinstall Frame was cycle tested by Intertek Testing Laboratories and successfully completed 1,000,000 cycles of the ANSI A250.4 2011, TEST PROCEDURE AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR PHYSICAL ENDURANCE FOR STEEL DOORS, FRAMES AND FRAME ANCHORS, without any issues or incidents. The “Summary of Test Results” confirms the Qwikinstall Frame is “Compliant to all applicable sections of ANSI A250.4 2011.

Performance and Test Data - continued

Frame Ramming Test – Traditional Frame vs. Qwikinstall Frame

A Product Durability Study was conducted in cooperation with Barton Malow Construction Company. The study was designed to

test and compare the durability of the Qwikinstall Frame to traditional hollow metal frames when the frames are being rammed by a

cart weighing 570 lbs. traveling at a speed of 3 mph. This method was selected to simulate a loaded hospital gurney accidently

hitting the door frame when it is being moved through the door opening with a patient on the gurney.

The purpose of the testing was not to determine how much physical “abuse” the frame could sustain, it was to identify if the

ramming would cause any potential warrantable failure to the 2-piece interlocking construction of the Qwikinstall frame.

The testing was done, side-by-side, on a traditional frame installation and a Qwikinstall installation. The cart was rammed into both

sides of the frame on both sides of the wall of the door opening.

After repeated ramming, both frames sustained damage that represented abuse. However there was no failure of the two-piece

interlocking feature on the Qwikinstall Frame. The test was suspended once no failure was identified and the frames were simply

sustaining more damage.

The charts below calculate the speed and force of the cart upon impact.

We rammed both the Traditional Welded Hollow Metal Frame and the Qwikinstall Frame from different angles and into different

surfaces until we had a good understanding of the damages caused by the experiment.

It was decided that all testing would be conducted with the full weight load available, 570 lbs. The highest chart weight shown is

510 lbs (see lower right hand chart data). Photos and videos were recorded.

4. Specifications

A complete Division 8 architectural specification for the Qwikinstall Frame is attached to the documents in the Appendix for this Submission. (See SUPPORT DOCUMENTION – Architectural Specification – Section 081213.13)

This document can be provided to you as a separate Word document if it is needed. The document allows architects to easily insert

project specific information into the specification.

5. Photographs

The Qwikinstall architectural specification has been approved by General Motors and added into their GM OneSpec System. The

photos below are from a new GM Plant in Flint Michigan that installed the Qwikinstall Frames after the drywall was installed.

The photo on the right

shows office space

under construction.

The drywall has been

installed and painting is

about to begin.

The Qwikinstall frame

laying on the floor, is

staged for installation.

The flexibility of the

construction sequence

with the Qwikinstall

frame allows the frame

to be installed before

or after painting, or

even before or after

flooring is installed.

SUPPORT DOCUMENTION – Qwikinstall Product Cut Sheet

SUPPORT DOCUMENTION – Fire Rating Certification Pages 1-7

SUPPORT DOCUMENTION – Architectural Specification – Section 081213.13

SECTION 081213.13 – TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING WELDED HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Interior two-piece interlocking welded hollow-metal frames.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

A. Section 081113 "Hollow Metal Doors and Frames" for hollow-metal doors and frames.

B. Section 081119 "Stainless-Steel Doors and Frames" for hollow-metal doors and frames manufactured from stainless steel.

C. Section 081213 “Hollow Metal Frames” for standard and custom interior and exterior hollow metal door frames.

D. [Section 087100 "Door Hardware"] [Section 087111 "Door Hardware (Descriptive Specification)"] for door hardware for hollow-metal doors.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Minimum Thickness: Minimum thickness of base metal without coatings according to NAAMM-HMMA 803 or SDI A250.8.

B. Frame Assembly Kit: The parts to install the two-piece interlocking welded hollow metal frame; consisting of an Active Frame, Stud Lock Clips, a Trim Frame, and Wall Mounting Plates.

C. Active Frame: The portion of the Frame Assembly Kit installed on the hinge side of the opening containing the hinge reinforcements and integral mounting brackets to engage the rivets of the Wall Mounting Plates.

D. Stud Lock Clips: Wire forms that install onto each set of rivets contained in the Wall Mounting Plate to lock the Active Frame jambs tight against the Wall Mounting Plates, and to prevent movement of the Active Frame such

that it cannot be lifted or otherwise removed from the opening.

E. Trim Frame: The portion of the Frame Assembly Kit installed on the stop side of the opening. Installation of the Trim Frame completes the installation process.

F. Wall Mounting Plates: Angle steel plates that mount to each side of the opening, inclusive of rivets that engage the mounting brackets of the Active Frame.

G. Dual Locking Tab: Angle bracket that mounts on the top side of the opening, containing a series of slots that is installed into the header of an Active Frame of a double-door system.

H. Holographic, Serialized Label: A proprietary label supplied to manufacturers licensed to build and sell the Frame Assembly Kit. One label applied to each Active Frame on a hinge reinforcement.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate anchorage installation for two-piece interlocking welded hollow metal frames. Furnish directions and materials including: wall mounting plates, active frames, stud lock clips, and trim frames.

B. Coordinate requirements for installation of door hardware, electrified door hardware, and access control and security systems.

1.5 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at [Project site] .

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include construction details, material descriptions, [fire-resistance ratings,] and finishes.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals:

1. Environmental Product Declaration: For each product. 2. Health Product Declaration: For each product. 3. Sourcing of Raw Materials: Corporate sustainability report for each manufacturer.

C. Shop Drawings: Include the following:

1. Elevations of each frame type. 2. Frame details for each frame type, including dimensioned profiles and metal thicknesses. 3. Locations of reinforcement and preparations for hardware. 4. Details of each different wall opening condition. 5. Details of electrical raceway and preparation for electrified hardware, access control systems, and security

systems.

6. Details of wall mounting plates and stud lock clips. 7. Details of accessories.

D. Samples for Initial Selection: For hollow-metal frames with factory-applied color finishes.

E. Samples for Verification:

1. Finishes: For each type of exposed finish required, prepared on Samples of not less than 3 by 5 inches (75 by 127 mm).

F. Product Schedule: For two-piece interlocking welded hollow-metal frames, prepared by or under the supervision of supplier, using same reference numbers for details and openings as those on Drawings. Coordinate with final

door hardware schedule and Section 081213.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Product Test Reports: For each type of hollow-metal frame assembly, for tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

B. Oversize Construction Certification: For assemblies required to be fire-rated and exceeding limitations of labeled assemblies.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Manufacturer licensed to product Qwikinstal two-piece interlocking welded hollow metal frames.

B. Product Labeling:

1. Labeling: Products labeled with holographic, serialized label applied to each active frame on a hinge reinforcement. Proprietary label supplied to manufacturers licensed to build and sell the Frame Assembly

Kit.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver hollow-metal frames palletized, packaged, or crated to provide protection during transit and Project-site storage. Do not use nonvented plastic.

1. Provide additional protection to prevent damage to factory-finished units.

B. Store hollow-metal frames under cover at Project site. Place on minimum 4-inch- (102-mm-) high wood blocking. Provide minimum 1/4-inch (6-mm) space between each stacked frame to permit air circulation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of two-piece interlocking welded hollow-metal door frame from single source from single manufacturer licensed to build the patented design.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Complying with NFPA 80 and listed and labeled by a qualified testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for fire-protection ratings indicated, based on testing at positive pressure

according to NFPA 252 or UL 10C.

1. Oversize Fire-Rated Door Assemblies: For units exceeding sizes of tested assemblies, provide certification by a qualified testing agency that doors comply with standard construction requirements for tested and

labeled fire-rated door assemblies except for size.

2.3 TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING WELDED FRAMES

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Qwikinstall Frame Assembly Kits or comparable product as manufactured by one of the following licensed manufacturers:

1. Contact Contract Sales Support Services, Inc. for a list of companies licensed to manufacture the patented Qwikinstall Frame.

a. Contact: Don Maybee, dmaybee@doorinnovation.com, 517-861-0473 2.

B. Construct two-piece interlocking welded hollow-metal frames to comply with standards indicated for materials, fabrication, hardware locations, hardware reinforcement, tolerances, and clearances, and as specified.

C. Interior Frames: SDI A250.8. or HMMA-860-13 [At locations indicated in the Door and Frame Schedule] .

mailto:dmaybee@doorinnovation.com

1. Materials: [Stainless steel] [Metallic-coated steel] sheet, minimum thickness of [0.053 inch (1.3 mm)] [0.061 inch (1.6 mm)] [0.067 inch (1.7 mm)] [0.078 inch (2.0 mm)].

2. Construction: Two-piece interlocking, welded frames.

a. Active Frame: Handed assembly supplied in a welded three-sided structure, inclusive of a strike jamb, hinge jamb, and header jamb.

1) Face Dimension: 2-3/8 inches (60.3 mm). 2) Reinforcements: Included for mounting of door hinges. 3) Slotted Mounting Brackets: Integrally mounted on frame, providing structure to retain frame

in door opening.

b. Trim Frame: Non-handed assembly supplied in a welded three-sided structure.

1) Face Dimension: 2-3/8 inches (60.3 mm). 2) Includes slotted features that lock trim frame into active frame, allowing design flexibility for

a single two-piece interlocking welded frame to accommodate multiple ranges of wall depths.

3. Exposed Finish: [Prime] [Factory].

2.4 FRAME MOUNTING SYSTEM

A. Wall Mounting Plates:

1. Description: Non-Handed assembly consisting of a steel plate with a short side dimension of 1-1/8 inch (28.6 mm) and a long side dimension of 4-3/8 inches (111 mm).

a. Rivets: Pairs of rivets provided at specific locations along the length of the 4-3/8 inches (111 mm) side that align the slotted brackets on the active frame.

b. Slots: Provided for fasteners along the length of the 1-1/8 inch (28.6 mm) side to allow for plumbing the mounting plate during installation.

c. Through Holes: Provided along the length of the 4-3/8 inches (111 mm) side for fasteners to lock the mounting plate to the wall stud.

2. Quantity: Two.

3. Material:

a. Mounting Plate: Galvanized or Galvanealed steel per SDI 112-1997. b. Rivets: 1006 steel, Trivalent zinc or wax-coated.

2.5 FRAME-TO-WALL ANCHORAGE

A. Stud Lock Clips:

1. Type: Wire formed clips of minimum size and type required by applicable door and frame standard, and suitable for performance level indicated.

2. Quantity: Minimum of eight stud lock clips for the active frame (i.e. four clips for each vertical jamb).

B. Material: ASTM A 510/A 510M, (1008-1010 Plain Basic Wire)

C. Finish: ASTM A 641/A 641M, Soft Temper (Galvanized Wire)

2.6 MATERIALS

A. Recycled Content of Steel Products: Postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content not less than [25] percent.

B. Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, Commercial Steel (CS), Type B.

C. Stainless Sheet Steel: ASTM A 480/A 480M.

2.7 FABRICATION

A. Hollow-Metal Frames: Fabricate in two three-sided, welded pieces.

1. Door Silencers: Except on weather-stripped frames, drill stops to receive door silencers as follows. Keep holes clear during construction.

a. Single-Door Frames: Drill stop in strike jamb to receive three door silencers. b. Double-Door Frames: Drill stop in head jamb to receive two door silencers.

B. Hardware Preparation: Factory prepare hollow-metal frames to receive templated mortised hardware, and electrical wiring; include cutouts, reinforcement, mortising, drilling, and tapping according to SDI A250.6, the

Door Hardware Schedule, and templates.

1. Reinforce frames to receive nontemplated, mortised, and surface-mounted door hardware. 2. Comply with BHMA A156.115 for preparing hollow-metal frames for hardware.

2.8 STEEL FINISHES

A. Prime Finish: Clean, pretreat, and apply manufacturer's standard primer.

1. Shop Primer: Manufacturer's standard, fast-curing, lead- and chromate-free primer complying with SDI A250.10; recommended by primer manufacturer for substrate; compatible with substrate and field-

applied coatings despite prolonged exposure.

B. Factory Finish: Clean, pretreat, and apply manufacturer's standard two-coat, baked-on finish consisting of prime coat and thermosetting topcoat, complying with SDI A250.3.

1. Color and Gloss: [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [Match Architect's sample] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range] .

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Drill and tap frames to receive nontemplated, mortised, and surface-mounted door hardware.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Working on the hinge side of the opening, check the floor for level to determine if there is a high side of the opening.

B. Install the first wall mounting plate on the high side of the opening. Set the lower end of the wall mounting plate at the finished floor height. Install fasteners in the slotted holes. Plumb the wall mounting plate, tighten fasteners.

C. Make two marks on opposite side of opening. First mark is used to set the second wall mounting plate level to the first. Second mark used to properly space wall mounting plates relative to each other.

D. Install second wall mounting plate according to reference marks. Tighten fasteners.

E. Install fasteners that are inside of the door opening.

F. Align active frame with wall mounting plate rivets. Push frame forward. Verify that active frame has dropped onto all of the mounting plate rivets and the clearance between the floor and bottom of frame on the high side of

the opening does not exceed 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) before installing the stud lock clips.

G. Install stud lock clips. Minimum four per jamb.

H. Install trim frame. Insert trim frame until back bend of the frame contacts the wall on all three sides. Once installed, the trim frame cannot be removed without damaging or destroying the trim frame of wall.

I. Solidly pack mineral-fiber insulation inside frames.

J. Installation Tolerances: Adjust hollow-metal frames to the following tolerances:

1. Squareness: Plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.6 mm), measured at door rabbet on a line 90 degrees from jamb perpendicular to frame head.

2. Alignment: Plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.6 mm), measured at jambs on a horizontal line parallel to plane of wall.

3. Twist: Plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.6 mm), measured at opposite face corners of jambs on parallel lines, and perpendicular to plane of wall.

4. Plumbness: Plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.6 mm), measured at jambs at floor.

3.3 CLEANING AND TOUCHUP

A. Prime-Coat Touchup: Immediately after erection, sand smooth rusted or damaged areas of prime coat and apply touchup of compatible air-drying, rust-inhibitive primer.

B. Metallic-Coated Surface Touchup: Clean abraded areas and repair with galvanizing repair paint according to manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Factory-Finish Touchup: Clean abraded areas and repair with same material used for factory finish according to manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Touchup Painting: Cleaning and touchup painting of abraded areas of paint are specified in painting Sections.

END OF SECTION 081213