SECTION 08380

TRAFFIC DOORS

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Aleco; traffic doors, impact doors, insect barriers, air curtains.
This section is based on the products of Aleco, which is located at:
2720 E. Avalon Ave.
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Toll Free Tel: 800-633-3120
Tel: 256-248-2402
Fax: 800-750-9616
Email: request info ()
Web: www.aleco.com
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Aleco is a division of ES Robbins Corporation, an industry leader in polymer and plastics manufacturing. Along with industrial and food service workplace solutions, ES Robbins manufactures chairmats, carpet protectors and equine fencing. ES Robbins has been making products that make life easier and safer for thousands of customers for over forty years. Founded in 1977, Aleco is one of the largest manufacturers of flexible PVC doors, strips, and partitions in the United States. Additional products are impact doors, traffic doors, pan rack covers, and air curtains. Category innovations include, MaxBullet hardware, a strip door mounting system that significantly reduces labor and time costs, and Scratch-Guard, a super scratch and static resistant stripping. Aleco products are available throughout the United States and Canada at over two thousand dealer locations. Aleco offers a full line of impact traffic doors, including clear, rigid and flexible doors suitable for forklift or pedestrian traffic. Aleco impact door designs include ABS impact panels in a variety of colors and sizes for industrial, office, and food service environments.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1   SECTION INCLUDES

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A.   PVC strip door systems.

B.   Clear impact doors.

C.   Flexible impact doors.

D.   Rigid impact doors.

E.   Insect barriers.

F.   Air curtains.

1.2   RELATED SECTIONS

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A.   Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry.

1.3   REFERENCES

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A.   Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) AMS-A-8625A - Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys.

B.   American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Bulletin 90-75 - Model Energy Code.

C.   ASTM International - ASTM B 633 - Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel.

D.   ASTM International - ASTM E 283 - Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.

E.   Underwriters Laboratory (UL).

1.4   SUBMITTALS

A.   Submit under provisions of Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements.

B.   Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1.   Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2.   Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3.   Installation methods.

C.   Shop Drawings: Show fabrication details and anchorage. Include door elevations, head, jamb and meeting stile details.

D.   Closeout Submittals:

1.   Cleaning and Maintenance instructions.

2.   Warranty.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.

E.   Selection Samples: Full range of manufacturer's standard color selections for facing material.

F.   Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples of color selections for facing material representing actual product, color, and patterns.

1.5   QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.   Manufacturer Qualifications: Regular manufacturer of traffic doors for at least five years.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.

1.   Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.

2.   Finish areas designated by Architect.

3.   Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.

4.   Remodel mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.

1.6   DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.   Verify doors were shipped in upright position. Note specific doors shipped in other than upright position on bill of lading and contact manufacturer.

B.   Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

C.   Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.

1.7   PROJECT CONDITIONS

A.   Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

1.8   WARRANTY

A.   Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard warranty. Refer also to product type for additional warranty information.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1   MANUFACTURERS

A.   Acceptable Manufacturer: Aleco, which is located at: 2720 E. Avalon Ave.; Muscle Shoals, AL 35661; Toll Free Tel: 800-633-3120; Tel: 256-248-2402; Fax: 800-750-9616; Email: request info (); Web: www.aleco.com

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B.   Substitutions: Not permitted.

C.   Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600 - Product Requirements.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.2   PVC STRIP DOOR SYSTEMS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Aleco's exclusive Strip Door System includes MaxBullet® Mounting Hardware and Clear-Flex® II PVC Strips. Delete if not required.

1.   Flexible Strip Door:

2.   Clear-Flex ll as manufactured by Aleco.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The new AirStream perforated is a completely unique and innovative product - unlike anything currently available. It provides all the features of Aleco® strip doors while providing the additional benefit of allowing fresh air to circulate while keeping unwanted flying insects out! Delete strip formulation if not required.

3.   Strip Formulation: Standard PVC - Perforated, with 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) diameter holes.

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a.   Color: Clear.

1)   Type: AirStream.

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2)   Size/Overlap for Personnel and Interior Doors: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 50 %.

3)   Size/Overlap for Docks and Exterior Openings: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 66 %.

b.   Color: Amber.

1)   Type: AirStream.

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2)   Size/Overlap for Personnel and Interior Doors: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 50 %.

3)   Size/Overlap for Docks and Exterior Openings: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 66 %.

4.   Strip Formulation: Standard PVC.

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a.   Color: Clear.

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1)   Type: Smooth.

2)   Type: Scratch-Guard ribbed.

3)   Type: ArmorSeal ribbed.

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4)   Size/Overlap: 4 inches (102 mm) by .060 (1.5 mm) (smooth only) / 50%.

5)   Size/Overlap: 4 inches (102 mm) by .060 (1.5 mm) (smooth only) / 100%.

6)   Size/Overlap: 6 inches (152 mm) by .060 (1.5 mm) (smooth only) / 66%.

7)   Size/Overlap: 6 inches (152 mm) by .060 (1.5 mm) (smooth only) / 100%.

8)   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 50%.

9)   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 100%.

10)   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 33%.

11)   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 66%.

12)   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 100%.

13)   Size/Overlap: 16 inches (406 mm) by .160 (4.0 mm) / 25%.

14)   Size/Overlap: 16 inches (406 mm) by .160 (4.0 mm) / 50%.

15)   Size/Overlap: 16 inches (406 mm) by .160 (4.0 mm) / 75%.

16)   Size/Overlap: 16 inches (406 mm) by .160 (4.0 mm) / 100%.

b.   Color: Dark Amber.

1)   Type: Smooth.

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2)   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 50%.

3)   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 100%.

4)   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 33%.

5)   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 66%.

6)   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 100%.

c.   Color: Opaque.

1)   Type: Smooth.

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2)   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 50%.

3)   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 100%.

4)   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 33%.

5)   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 66%.

6)   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 100%.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Aleco's exclusive Strip Door System includes MaxBullet® Mounting Hardware and Clear-Flex® II PVC Strips. Delete if not required. Delete strip formulation if not required.

5.   Strip Formulation: Low-Temp Reinforced PVC.

a.   Color: Clear with nylon string reinforcement.

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b.   Size/Overlap: 6 inches (152 mm) by .060 (1.5 mm) (smooth only) / 66%.

c.   Size/Overlap: 6 inches (152 mm) by .060 (1.5 mm) (smooth only) / 100%.

d.   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 50%.

e.   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 100%.

f.   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 33%.

g.   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 66%.

h.   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 100%.

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6.   Strip Formulation: Anti-Static PVC.

a.   Color: Clear.

b.   Type: Smooth.

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c.   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 50%.

d.   Size/Overlap: 8 inches (203 mm) by .080 (2.0 mm) / 100%.

e.   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 33%.

f.   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 66%.

g.   Size/Overlap: 12 inches (305 mm) by .120 (3.0 mm) / 100%.

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7.   Mounting Hardware: MaxBullet as manufactured by Aleco

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a.   Material: Aluminum.

b.   Material: Stainless steel.

c.   Material: HTP silver.

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d.   Mounting: Offset bracket.

e.   Mounting: Horizontal slide.

8.   Mounting Hardware: Universal Studded Mounting System as manufactured by Aleco.

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a.   Material: Aluminum.

b.   Material: Galvanized steel.

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c.   Mounting: Offset bracket.

d.   Mounting: Horizontal slide.

9.   Warranty: Manufacturer's standard 90 day limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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2.3   CLEAR IMPACT DOORS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Fully transparent impact door with corrosion resistant hinge ideal for freezer and cooler door applications. It's the strip door alternative. Aleco innovations include adjustable close speed and replaceable PVC door panels.

A.   Flexible, Bi-parting, PVC Panel Secondary Doors:

1.   Product: Clear-Valu ImpacDor as manufactured by Aleco.

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2.   Panels: Clear flexible PVC, .080 inch (2.0 mm) thickness.

3.   Panels: Clear flexible PVC, .120 inch (3.0 mm) thickness.

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4.   Formulation: Cooler.

5.   Formulation: Freezer.

6.   Hardware: Top mounted, double acting, stainless steel hinge with adjustable speed, single compression spring, 180 x 180 degree swing.

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7.   Mounting: In jamb mount.

8.   Mounting: Face mount.

9.   Warranty: Manufacturer's standard 90 day limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Limited lifetime warranty for stainless steel hinges.

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2.4   FLEXIBLE IMPACT DOORS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The Aleco® Magna ImpacDor® is a flexible panel PVC door designed for heavy-duty use. With a full width crystal clear upper vision section for optimum safety and a gray opaque lower impact section, the Magna ImpacDor® is ideal for heavy-duty forklift, pallet jack, pushcart and pedestrian use. Delete if not required.

A.   Heavy Duty, Flexible Panel PVC Door:

1.   Product: Magna ImpacDor as manufactured by Aleco.

2.   Panels: PVC, .394 inch (10 mm) thickness clear upper section fused with .394 inch (10 mm) thickness gray lower impact section.

3.   Formulation: Standard.

4.   Hardware: Heavy duty, galvanized full-length vertical frame with adjustable torsion spring.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** An exclusive one-piece flexible PVC panel door designed for light to medium traffic. The flexible ImpacDor is ideal for pallet jack, pushcart, pedestrian and light to medium forklift use. Delete if not required.

B.   Flexible One Piece Panel Single-Ply PVC Door:

1.   Product: Optima ImpacDor as manufactured by Aleco.

2.   Panel: Single-ply, PVC, .250 inch (6 mm) thickness, standard formulation, color as selected by Architect.

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