SECTION 08344

BI-FOLD HANGAR DOORS

1 General
1.1 Description
A. Perform work required to complete the Bi-fold Hangar Doors indicated by the
Contract Documents including supplementary items and accessories
necessary for complete installation.

B. All of the Contract Documents, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 1, General Requirements, apply to the work of this
section.

1.2 Related Sections

A. Other Specification Sections, which directly relate to the work of this Section
include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following.

1. Miscellaneous Metals; metal framing and supports.

2. Painting; field painting.

3. Electrical; wiring.

1.3 Submittals
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data and installation
instructions. Include both published data and any specific data prepared for
this Project.

B. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for approval prior to fabrication.

Include detailed plans, elevations, details of framing members, required
clearances, anchors and accessories. Include relationship with adjacent
materials. The make and type of door, operators and controls shall be clearly
shown. Door weight, method of suspension, operation and all fastenings shall
be indicated. Doors shall be marked on shop drawings to agree with
numbering on Architect’s drawings.

C. Operating Instructions: Submit 2 copies (for each door) of manufacturer’s

operating instructions and maintenance data/manual.

D. Warning Labels: Furnish warning labels for any potentially hazardous locations
related to the operation of the door.

E. Provide setting drawings, templates and directions for installation of

anchorage devices.
1.4 Quality Assurance
A. Manufacturer: Bi-fold hangar doors shall be manufactured by a firm with a
minimum of 30 years documented experience in the fabrication and
installation of the types of doors specified herein.

B. Installer: An authorized representative of the manufacturer shall perform

installation of bi-fold hangar doors.

C. Single-Source Responsibility: Provide each vertical bi-fold doors as a complete

unit produced by a single manufacturer, including frames, sections bracket
guides, tracks and all parts required to complete assembly.

D. Design Criteria

1. Shall withstand dead load, seismic forces and design loads due to
pressure and suction of wind calculated in accordance with applicable
sections of the building code.

2. Wind Loading: Design and reinforce to withstand wind loading pressure

as required by codes and as indicated on Structural Drawings, plus the
dead load of the door.

1.5 Delivery, Storage and Handling

A. Deliver materials and products in manufacturer’s labeled protective
packages. Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturer’s
instructions and recommendations. Protect from damage from weather,
excessive temperatures and construction operations.

B. Furnish inserts and anchoring devices that must be set in concrete or built into
the building structure for unit installation. Coordinate delivery of these devices
with other work to avoid delay.

1.6 Warranty
A. The manufacturer shall guarantee each hangar door for one year from the
date of substantial completion of the building against all defects in material
or workmanship or problems, which arise through the normal anticipated
usage of the door.
2 Products
2.1 Acceptable Manufacturer
Products of the following manufacturer are acceptable, provided they comply with the
Contract Documents.

Wilson Doors (800) 558-5974 Premier ™ aluminum vertical bi-fold door

2.2 Product Model

A. The door shall provide a clear opening as indicated on the Construction
Drawings prepared by the Architect.

B. The door framework is to be welded Aluminum sections engineered by the

door manufacturer as required. The door shall be engineered to resist all
anticipated loads without sagging, bowing or conflicting with its smooth and
efficient operation. The design shall be furnished, approved and sealed by a
professional engineer registered in destination state (if required).

C. The door is to be equipped with a completely pre-wired bottom AC drive,

including all necessary mounting hardware, limit switches, and upper over-
ride limit to prevent the door from traveling beyond designed opening height.

D. Button rollers shall have mask bearings (extra heavy duty roller bearings) on 3”
wheels. Lifting mechanisms and components shall be designed with a 5.1
safety factor.

E. The door shall be bi-fold canopy type and shall be electrically operated. The
electrical operator and controls shall be the products of the manufacturer’s
normally engaged company for the production of such equipment. The
electrical operator and controls shall be the manufacturer’s latest design.

F. The aluminum doors shall supplied in mill finish and assembled into welded
frames of 6061 T-6 aluminum.

G. The door shall be equipped with neoprene weather stripping at heads and
jambs. The weather stripping at the head shall be installed to prevent the flow
of water into the door installation. Sills shall have a special fabric reinforced
high-grade rubber astragal.

H. The construction and materials of the door shall be standard of the

manufacturer, but must meet the minimum structural requirements of the
building area codes as specified by Architect.
I. Electric Motor Operation: Provide UL listed electric operator, size and type as
recommended by manufacturer.

1) The motor shall be located on the bottom section of the door.

2) Aluminum Door controls shall be Variable speed AC-Drive 3

(button) push-button type with Up – Stop – Down positions with
automatic latches that activate when the door is fully closed.
The door must stop before reversing direction. Also provide two
(2) remote controls for the door. The door shall be capable of
being operated from one side of the door.

3) All electrical controls and devices shall conform to the

requirements of the current National Electrical Code.

a) Electrical: Motor controller enclosure, 3 button Control

Station,AC- Drive and all electrical components shall be
installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

4) Input voltage shall be 220 volts single phase or as specified by

the door manufacturer.

a) Electrical Motor: 220 volts, single phase, capacity as

recommended and provided by the hangar door
manufacturer for door size and weight.

5) The gear motor is to be equipped with an electric brake.

6) Provide a magnetic starter with 110-volt control unit. Provide a

heavy-duty weatherproof limit switch.

7) All controls shall be pre-wired and factory tested.

8) Upper over ride: This safety feature is designed to prevent the

door from traveling beyond its clear opening height. If the door
passes its full clear opening height, it will activate the override
and stop the door automatically.

9) Side Lock Switches: On manual lock systems these switches are

designed to prevent the door from operating while the side
locks are set.

10) Remote Control allows for easy opening and closing (to include
two transmitters ,a receiver and a remote antenna)

J. Lift cables are to be fastened to the bottom of hinge, thereby transmitting

forces directly to the header of the building, thus relieving the door of
unnecessary stresses. Cables are to be fastened to the cable drum at the
bottom cord by means of a welding ring on the drum, thereby permitting
drive shaft cable to have ¼ turn of free play without danger of cutting lift
cables. Cables shall not pass through pulleys, thereby eliminating
maintenance and extending cable life.
 K. The drive shaft shall be mounted on the bottom cord of the door, running
continuously along the entire width of the door. The drive shaft shall be
attached to the door frame, with bearing mounts wherever there is a cable
drum installed, to minimize stress on the shaft. The cable drums are to be an
integral part of the drive shafts, thereby, guaranteeing an even lift of the door
at all times.

3 Execution
3.1 Preparation
A. Coordinate requirements of insert and anchorage device installation with
concrete contractor and building structural frame contractor.

B. Take field dimensions and examine conditions of substrates, supports and

other conditions under which this work is to be performed. Do not proceed
with work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2 Installation
A. Supervision of assembly and erection by door manufacturers personnel or
authorized installer

B. Strictly comply with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and

recommendations. Coordinate installation with adjacent work to ensure
proper clearances and allow for maintenance.

C. Instruct Owner’s personnel in the proper operating procedures and

maintenance schedule.

3.3 Adjusting and Clearing

A. Test bi-fold doors for proper operation and adjust as necessary to provide
proper operation without binding or distortion.

B. Touch-up damaged coatings and finishes and repair minor damage. Clean
the exposed surface using non-abrasive materials and methods
recommended by manufacturer of material or product being cleaned.

END OF SECTION