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Rev 07-2021

 

 

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Babcock-Davis is a leader in roof hatches, smoke vents and safety railings for the commercial roofing market. We also 
manufacture architectural access and safety-related building products for commercial structures. Babcock-Davis provides 
local connections through a broad distribution network to accelerate and simplify the building process for contractors and 
building owners, offering hassle-free services including access to technical experts, REVIT tools for BIM, HPDs for LEED v4, 3-
part specifications and AIA-accredited continuing education courses. 

courses. 

Installation, Operation 

 

 

 

+ Maintenance Manual

 

 

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FIRE-RATED FLOOR DOORS 

Model: BFDF 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Floor Door products are designed and built for years of convenient access 
for personnel as well as equipment. The following are general instructions 
for installing, operating and maintaining fire rated floor door products. 
These are recommended general guidelines only. Locally accepted 
installation, mounting, and sealing procedures should be followed to 
ensure the ultimate weather-ability and structural integrity of the floors 
installed into various types of floor systems. 

 

 

Fire rated floor doors are fire tested by Intertek and labeled Warnock Hersey per NFPA 288, 
Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire 
Resistance Rated Floor Systems

 

 

Fire rated floor doors are intended for interior, dry environments. 

 

Do not store floor door outside. If storage is required, ensure the floor doors are properly 

covered and stored indoors.

 

Fire rated floor doors are not intended for frequent egress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BFDF

Page 1: ...r Door products are designed and built for years of convenient access for personnel as well as equipment The following are general instructions for installing operating and maintaining fire rated floor door products These are recommended general guidelines only Locally accepted installation mounting and sealing procedures should be followed to ensure the ultimate weather ability and structural int...

Page 2: ...aged components and hardware o Material must be stored in a flat clean dry interior location Preparation Locate the packing slip s and or shop drawings Verify that all products listed on the packing slip are included in the package Check the products for damage If products are damaged report a freight claim immediately and leave the products in their packaging If you sign for products without repo...

Page 3: ...Keeper extensions o Plug for keyhole Storage o Floor doors are shipped with the intent for installation within 30 days o If storage is required ensure the floor doors are stored flat covered and indoors o If stored outside the floor door frames can expand and contract causing the protective coating to crack and chip o If the units are stored outside and the result is cracked primer a primer coat m...

Page 4: ...ORS Model BFDF 4 INSTALLATION Cast In Place Installation 1 Attach anchor straps a Floor doors for concrete pour applications are provided with 1 x4 x1 8 masonry anchors as shown Anchors will need to be bolted on prior to install 2 Square the frame a It is vital that the frame remains square and level during the concrete pour 3 Set the frame in the opening a Secure the floor door into the desired a...

Page 5: ...cess concrete that may have seeped or fallen into the hinges or latch The doors will be heavy until the springs are engaged opening will require two people It is important to note that springs will be disengaged on doors with more than two springs Remove any concrete to ensure smooth operation 6 Engage Springs a Manually open the door to the 90 degree position The hold open arm will automatically ...

Page 6: ...ee services including access to technical experts REVIT tools for BIM HPDs for LEED v4 3 part specifications and AIA accredited continuing education courses courses 2021 Babcock Davis Rev 07 2021 Installation Operation Maintenance FIRE RATED FLOOR DOORS Model BFDF 6 c Slide the keeper down toward the keeper extension to increase the force or away from the spring to decrease the force and re tighte...

Page 7: ...The bolt holes have clearance holes for 3 8 inch hardware All mounting hardware is provided by others The flange on the frames will set on top of the flooring and the frame will slide into the opening 1 Mark Drill Hole Locations a Set the door into the desired opening area The hinge side frame should make connection with the wall this connection will add the necessary brace for the frame Shim as n...

Page 8: ...c Slide in the keeper extension until it rests on the spring Figure 1 d Slide the spring keeper down until it touches the top of the spring keeper extension Using a inch wrench tighten the two hex head screws e Disengage the hold open arm to test the closing and opening operation If the door does not close fully slide the keeper back away from the keeper extension and retighten 5 Adjust Spring opt...

Page 9: ...uding access to technical experts REVIT tools for BIM HPDs for LEED v4 3 part specifications and AIA accredited continuing education courses courses 2021 Babcock Davis Rev 07 2021 Installation Operation Maintenance FIRE RATED FLOOR DOORS Model BFDF 9 1 8 and 1 Pan Door Installation Follow the installation guidelines for Cast In Place and Bolt In Place installation Install flooring material followi...

Page 10: ...d 1 Latch Zinc plated steel slam latch with interior rotating handle and exterior L handle key 2 Spring Compression springs to ensure ease of opening and closing during use 3 Hinge Stainless Steel hinges 4 Hold Open Arm Locking hold open arm automatically engages and locks when the door fully opens The hold open arm must be engaged in the locked position to ensure that the door does not close unin...

Page 11: ...be manually operated at minimum twice per year to check performance o Lubricate moving parts such as hinges and latches with a food grade grease or silicone spray lube as required to maintain a smooth opening and closing of the door Do not over grease Do not use regular lubricating oil as it can attract dust and grit o Non moving parts should be cleaned with a mild soap or dishwashing detergent an...

Page 12: ...Davis Rev 07 2021 Installation Operation Maintenance FIRE RATED FLOOR DOORS Model BFDF 12 Replacement Parts Part Number Description 1 FD KIT KEY Latch Key 2 FD KIT SLAMLATCH2 FDF FD KIT SLAMLATCH3 FDF Single Point Slam Latch 2 Hour Rating Single Point Slam Latch 3 Hour Rating 3 FD KIT 2PTLATCH2 FDF FD KIT 2PTLATCH3 FDF Two Point Slam Latch 2 Hour Rating Two Point Slam Latch 3 Hour Rating 4 FD KIT ...

Page 13: ...broad distribution network to accelerate and simplify the building process for contractors and building owners offering hassle free services including access to technical experts REVIT tools for BIM HPDs for LEED v4 3 part specifications and AIA accredited continuing education courses courses 2021 Babcock Davis Rev 07 2021 Installation Operation Maintenance FIRE RATED FLOOR DOORS Model BFDF 13 QUE...

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