A Quick Guide to Hinge Installation on Wood Fire Doors
How to Install Hinges on Wood Fire Doors
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Wood fire doors should typically be of the swing-open type, must open and close smoothly, and possess a self-closing function.
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Wood fire doors used in evacuation passages must be capable of closing quickly in the event of a fire, open in the direction of evacuation, and should not be fitted with locks or latches.
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Double or multi-leaf wood fire doors with rebated meeting edges must be able to close in the correct sequence.
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It is advisable to leave a seal groove in the rabbeted joint between the door frame and door leaf of wood fire doors and install a sealant strip made of non-combustible material.
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Where conditions permit, it is recommended to assemble the door leaf and frame as a complete set, install all hardware, and then carry out installation as a full set.
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After manufacturing, wood fire doors should be immediately coated with a layer of primer (drying oil) to prevent moisture absorption and deformation.
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Hardware should be installed and fastened using wood screws; nails must not be used as substitutes.