Specification

P
art 1: GENERAL
1.1 Scope: Subject to local building codes, this product is intended for
use in:
1.1.1 Single family dwelling interior applications.
1.1.2 Multifamily dwelling, low-rise professional office, library and low-
rise motel interior applications.
1.1.3 Lighter use industrial building and factory, hotel, and retail sales
building interior applications.
1.2
Product Description: 1-3/8” side-hinged door systems manufac-
tured by MASONITE.
1.2.1 Door system components include: door panel(s), bifold panel(s),
door frame, hinges.
Part 2: BASIC MATERIALS
2.1 Door Panel: Safe ’N Sound
®
doors shall be fabricated using loose
lay up assembly that includes molded wood fiber facings, wood stiles,
wood or MDF rails and engineered low density composite core. Door
facings are to be bonded to stiles, rails and core forming a 3-ply
structural attachment. Water based latex primer used on door facings
(stile and rails per request) unless factory pre-finished.
2.1.1 Mounting surface for latching hardware to be reinforced with solid
internal support. Hinge preparations for 1-3/8” thick doors to be
machined for standard weight radius mortise 3-1/2” hinges
. Face
bore(s) for cylindrical lock and deadbolt are to be 2-1/8” diameter at
2-3/4” or 2-3/8” backset.
2.1.2 Vertical edge of door to be square, beveled both sides or lock stile
only. Edge preparation should be clearly noted when the product is
ordered.
2.2
Bifold Panel: Safe ’N Sound bifolds shall be fabricated using loose
lay up assembly that includes molded wood fiber facings with optional
flush facing on backside, wood stiles, wood or MDF rails and engineered
low density composite core. Bifold facings are to be bonded to stiles,
rails and core forming a 3-ply structural attachment.
2.3
Door Frame: Wood jambs shall be fabricated as a flat jamb with
doorstop applied or 2-piece split jamb. Hinge jamb preparations for
1-3/8” thick doors to be machined for standard weight radius mortise
3-1/2" hinges
. Strike jamb preparations are to be machined for full lip
cylindrical
strike plate. Double door units shall include preparations for
ball catch located at the top of door on both door panels designed to
strike into the head jamb.
2.4
Hinges: (3) standard weight radius mortise hinges are required on
doors 7’0” height or smaller & (4) on doors greater than 7’0”.
Part 3: DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING
3.1 Deliver
y
: Reasonable care shall be exer
cised during shipping and
handling in keeping with the decorative nature of product.
3.2
Storage & Protection: Store upright in a dry
, well ventilated build-
ing or shelter at a constant temperature. Do not store in damp, freshly
plastered, drywall or concrete areas until materials have completely
dried. Doors should be stored at least 10’ away from any heat sour
ce to
help prevent uneven drying. Doors must be sealed with an oil-based
sealer or primer if stored for long periods.
Part 4: EXECUTION
4.1 Examination: Site verification of substrate conditions, which have
been previously completed, are acceptable for the product installation
instructions in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Verify
that door frame openings are constructed plumb, true and level before
beginning installation process. Select fasteners of adequate type,
number and quality to per
form the intended functions
4.2
Installation: Remove protective packaging just prior to installation.
Installer shall be experienced in performing work required and shall be
specialized in the installation of work similar to that required for this
project. Comply with manufacturer’s product data, including product
technical bulletins, product catalog installation instructions and product
packaging instructions for installation.
4.3
Finishes: See Masonite - How To Paint instructions for complete
finishing details. Various types of materials are used in the construction
of the door system; each shall be sealed in accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications to protect against various environmental conditions. Make
sure to completely seal and inspect all 6-surfaces (top, hinge side, bottom,
lock side, front face and back face) with two coat minimum on operable
panel(s). Finishing and/or re-finishing must be completed immediately
after door has acclimated to the environment where it is to be
installed
and
within a maximum of 7 days . Avoid finishing after a rain or damp and
during periods of higher
than average humidity. Conduct periodic
inspections of all coated surfaces to insure that door components are
not exposed. Inspections should occur at least once a year. Reseal the
surface as needed.
Part 5: GENERAL PERFORMANCE
5.1 Acoustical Performance: Unit scheduled for installation in opening
requiring a specific noise control rating shall be clearly noted when product
is ordered. 1-3/8” thick Safe ’N Sound Series door with engineered low
density composite core sound transmission class (STC) rating is 27. (See
acoustical per
formance data for unit specific acoustical information.)
5.2 Thermal Performance: Unit scheduled for installation in opening
requiring a specific thermal rating shall be clearly noted when product is
ordered. (See thermal performance data for unit specific thermal
information.)
Part 6: WARRANTY
6.1 Limited 5-Year - Please check with manufacturer or distributor for
current warranty terms and conditions.
W
ood
H
inge Stile
Engineered Low Density
Composite
C
ore
Molded Wood
Fiber Facings
Optional Wood
Or MDF
Bottom Rail
Molded Panel Series
Safe ’N Sound
®
Interior Doors
Our continuing program of product improvement makes specifications,
design and product detail subject to change without notice.
© 2007 Masonite International Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
6/07 Section 8210.1
O
ptional Wood Or MDF
T
op Rail
Wood
L
ock Stile