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    Get the advantages of a new entrance, without removing old framing. An unattractive or poorly-functioning entrance makes an impression upon every visitor entering or exiting a building, and can send an unintended negative message about the institution or organization within. Special-Lite can help, with retrofit framing products providing a fast, economical way to complete entrance renovations that enhance the appearance and functionality of any entrance, while minimizing disruptions in your operations.

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    Get the advantages of a new entrance, without removing old framing. An unattractive or poorly-functioning entrance makes an impression upon every visitor entering or exiting a building, and can send an unintended negative message about the institution or organization within. Special-Lite can help, with retrofit framing products providing a fast, economical way to complete entrance renovations that enhance the appearance and functionality of any entrance, while minimizing disruptions in your operations.

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    Get the advantages of a new entrance, without removing old framing. An unattractive or poorly-functioning entrance makes an impression upon every visitor entering or exiting a building, and can send an unintended negative message about the institution or organization within. Special-Lite can help, with retrofit framing products providing a fast, economical way to complete entrance renovations that enhance the appearance and functionality of any entrance, while minimizing disruptions in your operations.

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    Retrofit Framing
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    Special-Lite Retrofit Framing ®

    makes entrance renovation easy and economical


    Get the advantages of a new entrance,
    without removing old framing

    A n unattractive or poorly-functioning entrance makes


    an impression upon every visitor entering or exiting a
    If existing framing is too deteriorated to leave exposed,
    Special Lite® SL-70 Capping System can be used with the
    building, and can send an unintended negative message 10-30 Series Insert Frame to completely cover rusted or
    about the institution or organization within. Special-Lite deteriorated framing in place. Because old framing does
    can help, with retrofit framing products providing a fast, not have to be removed, you save the time and expense of
    economical way to complete entrance renovations that not only frame removal and disposal, but also any necessary
    enhance the appearance and functionality of any repairs to adjoining walls and floors damaged during frame
    entrance, while minimizing disruptions in your operations. removal. Special-Lite Insert Frame and Capping provides the
    appearance, functionality, and low maintenance advantages
    When existing framing can be returned to a presentable
    of a new aluminum tube frame in an economical, easy-to-
    condition, Special-Lite® 10-30 Series Insert Framing
    install, made-to-order package.
    provides a means of returning door openings to a plumb
    and square condition to prepare the entrance for new Our 10-30 Series Insert Framing (with or without our SL-70
    doors. Designed for easy, one-man installation, our insert Capping System) can be used with any of our fire-rated doors
    frame anchors directly to existing framing to provide the when used in conjunction with an approved hollow metal
    support necessary for proper door alignment and operation. frame. Tested in accordance with UBC 7-2, NFPA 225, and
    UL 10C requirements for interior applications, both products
    have passed the 1-1/2 hour positive pressure test, hose
    stream test, and 250°F (121°C) temperature rise tests to
    10-30 Series Insert Frame achieve Warnock Hersey listing for fire-rating applications in
    The 10-30 Series Insert Frame is secured to the existing the United States.
    frame and adjusted plumb and square to provide solid,
    correctly-aligned support for proper door hanging. Each
    insert frame is custom made for the opening to ensure a
    perfect fit. Mitered corner joints produce a clean, attractive
    appearance, and angled corner clips make installation
    quick and easy.
    A variety of different insert frame configurations are
    available to suit different hinge preferences and wall
    anchoring conditions. Our insert frame is a one-piece
    extrusion of 6063-T5 aluminum alloy featuring an
    integral door stop with heavy-duty pile weather strip to
    seal out the elements.
    Note: The 10-30 Insert Frame reduces the door opening by 1" to 11⁄4".
    When ordering, please indicate whether the 10-30 Insert Frame is to
    be used with butts or concealed full-length gear hinges. The 10-30
    Insert Frame is not suitable for use with pivots.
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    SL-70 Capping
    SL-70 Capping is fabricated using .093" thick 6063-T5 aluminum alloy
    extrusions for applications with frame depths of up to 6 3⁄4". For frame depths
    greater than 6 3⁄4" the SL-70 Capping is formed from .062" thick aluminum
    sheet stock and can be supplied in any dimensions required. The vertical
    sections of our SL-70 Capping are notched to receive the horizontal section to
    completely conceal the old frame. Both the vertical and horizontal sections are
    delivered oversized so butt ends can be field trimmed for an exact fit.
    Special-Lite manufactures a complete line of framing products. When it makes
    more sense to remove existing framing, we can provide exactly what the
    application requires. See our Framing & Panels brochure for information on
    our framing products.

    The 10-30 Series Insert Frame combined


    Match the finish of our door and framing products with SL-70 Capping provides the function,
    appearance, and easy maintenance of a
    Special -Lite Insert Framing and Capping is available in all of the same
    new aluminum tube frame system.
    finishes as our other entrance products. Aluminum anodizing is always Class
    1 (0.7 mils) and available in our standard clear, dark bronze, and black, or
    optional champagne, light bronze,and medium bronze, for an exact match
    to any other Special-Lite products. A variety of popular Kynar 500® painted
    finishes are also offered, and we can handle any custom color request.
    With custom sizing and so many finish options, our retrofit framing products
    are perfect for even the most design-critical renovation projects.
    Kynar 500® is a registered trademark of Arkema, Inc.

    Application details

    10-31 with butt hinges 10-32 with continuous 10-34 with SL-11
    Butt hinges are mortised into the gear hinge The 10-34 Insert Frame is designed for
    10-31 Insert Frame for secure, positive The 10-32 Insert Frame mates extremely use with concealed continuous gear
    attachment. The 3⁄8" thick wall of the well with concealed continuous gear hinges for institutional compartment doors.
    10-31 provides a solid base for hinges. This combination is strongly They can be applied directly to a block
    securing screws. recommended for high-use, heavy traffic masonry or flush wall without the problem
    applications. of the hinge cap rubbing on the wall.
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    Simplify your life


    with entrance solutions from Special-Lite

    A complete entrance from a single source A simple warranty


    Special-Lite can supply a complete entrance solution—doors, frames, hardware, that works
    and panels. Enjoy the convenience, reliability and performance advantages To help simplify your life, we stand behind
    of having a complete, ready-to-install entrance supplied by a single source, our products with an uncomplicated,
    delivered to the job site in a single, on-time shipment. Single-sourcing ensures 10-year, 100% parts and labor warranty.
    proper door and frame fit, correct hardware operation, exact finish match, Ask your sales representative for a copy
    and longer entrance life. We can even ship doors with hardware and glass of our warranty statement, and compare it
    installed, significantly reducing expensive job site labor and installation time, to what other supplier warranties actually
    and preventing last-minute problems. cover after all of their exclusions and
    limitations. You’ll see that when you buy
    Special-Lite, you’re really covered.

    Special-Lite, Inc.
    P. O. Box 6, Decatur, MI 49045 Item 1106-R2
    Ph: 800.821.6531 • Fx: 800.423.7610 • www.special-lite.com 10M 8/10 IW

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