WEIGHT

Best Econo-Classic - Weight Per Surface Of Closure

1,15 lb/sqft = 5,6 kg/m2

Best Classic-12 & Classic-525 - Weight Per Surface Of Closure

1,25 lb/sqft = 6,1 kg/m2

Best Guard-Solid - Weight Per Surface Of Closure

2,15 lb/sqft = 10,5 kg/m2

Best Panel-1212 & Panel-99 - Weight Per Surface Of Closure

1,55 lb/sqft = 7,6 kg/m2

Load requirements are greater when the closure is in the stacked position.

The support structure must be able to carry the weight of a fully stacked closure.

Stacked Linear Weight = Weight per surface of clousure X Height of closure X 8

LISTINGS

Meets city visibility code requirement. Due to the perforated curtain this door not qualify for wind, fire, smoke and/or sound rating.

SIZE

30' wide, 30’ high standard construction. Large openings available of 60' wide or more, consult factory.

CURTAIN

The top and bottom of each section is fitted with an aluminum panel 4” (102mm) high. This panel consists of an aluminum extrusion 1/16” (1,6mm) thick and composed of modules with a 15° angle between them to facilitate the operation of the closure.

See Design Options for further details related to curtain patterns.

OPERATION

Manually operated - Easily slides into wall pocket.

TRACK

A. Curtain shall be hung from an overhead track 1-5/16” (33mm) wide by 1-9/16” (40mm) high. Track shall be tempered aluminum alloy 6351-T6.

B. Curves where required shall be 14” (356mm) radius standard.

STACKING

Stacking shall not exceed a depth of 1.15” per foot of closure width plus 3” for each post (lead, end or intermediate). (95mm/lin. m + 76mm per post). Full egress doors add 7” (178mm).

4" - 102mm min clearance both sides of track. If a pocket door is used, the door must not obstruct the entry dimension given.

WIND LOAD

Not Applicable.

MATERIALS & FINISHES

Curtains have typical exterior finish in Mill Finish, White, Black and Bronze.

Additional options include: Copper, Galvanized, Stainless Steel, Galvalume, Prime Painted Galvanized & Powder Coated.

Exterior skin is available in 1/16" thickness.

LOCKING

A. Lead post shall be equipped with a hook bolt lock with Best cylinders each side.

B. Lead post shall engage a full height wall jamb.

C. Trailing post shall be self-locking at the top and bottom inside the storage pocket.

D. Free floating intermediate posts shall be located at all curves and at recommended intervals of 10 feet (3m) or 5 feet (1,5m) for counter top units. Intermediate posts shall be equipped with self- adjusting spring loaded drop bolts activated from the inside only. Drop bolts shall engage dustproof stainless steel receptacles.

POCKET REQUIREMENTS

Interior pocket width, width 10" - 254mm is recommended with a standard 14" - 356mm radius and B at 12" - 305mm

WARRANTY

1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

CURTAIN PATTERN

Best S-126 — Openstyle brick pattern. The curtain is constructed of vertical rods of 5/16” (8mm) in diameter. The spacing between the rods is 2-5/8” (67mm) in a brick pattern. These rods are linked together by flat horizontal bars of 1/8” x 5/8” x 6-5/8” (3mm x 16mm x 168mm). These bars are spaced vertically every 12” (305mm) by aluminum sleeves of 1/2“ (13mm) in diameter.

Best S-12 — Openstyle long brick pattern constructed of a combination of rods and solid modules. The curtain is made of vertical rods of 5/16” (8mm). Each rod is contained in an aluminum tube that measures 1/2” (13mm) in diameter. Spaced every 3“ (76mm), these rods are linked by two series of horizontal modules of 2” (51mm) high. These module series are spaced vertically every 12” (305mm).

Best S-525 — Openstyle short brick pattern constructed of a combination of rods and solid modules. The curtain is constructed of vertical rods of 5/16” (8mm) diameter spaced out at every 3“ (76mm). These rods are linked together by 2” (51mm) modules spaced vertically every 14” (356mm), by aluminum sleeves of 1/2” (13mm) in diameter.

Best Solid — Opaque Style vertical solid slats. The curtain is constructed of 6” (152mm) wide modules linked together by a continuous aluminum hinge. These hinges hold aluminum panels 5-3/8” (136mm) wide and 1/16” (1,6mm) thick completely recessed throughout their full height.

Best 1212 — Solid style long brick pattern constructed of a combination of rods and solid modules. The curtain is constructed of modules 1/16” (1,6mm) thick arranged in a checkerboard design of 3” (76mm) c/c. These modules are linked together by hidden aluminum and steel rods of 5/16” (8mm) diameter. The height of the panels will be 12” (305mm).

Best 99 — Solid style short brick pattern constructed of a combination of rods and solid modules. The curtain is constructed of modules 1/16” (1,6mm) thick arranged in a checkerboard design of 3” (76mm) c/c. These modules are linked together by hidden aluminum and steel rods of 5/16” (8mm) diameter. The height of the panels will be 9” (229mm).

LOCKING

Top and bottom locking posts with key cylinders one or both sides are available for either end of the curtain.

Large sections may be divided by incorporating bi-part units as intermediate posts.

Second hook bolts on lead, end or biparts (recommended for closures over 12’ (3,7m) high or for more security).

High security or master keyed lock cylinders - customer supplied and factory fitted.

Solid aluminum block covering cylinder lock for additional protection (specify cylinder protection).

Architect to decide side of lock cylinders.

Additional intermediate post with shoot bolt to floor or counter.

TRACK

10” (254mm) radius curves (indicate location on plans).

Special radius curves (indicate location and radius on plans). Best Closures can bend an radius to match the design specified by client.

EGRESS COMPLIANCE

Bi-part egress door (bi-part post with interior thumb turn activation). Ideal choice.

Full egress door 36” x 80” (914mm x 2032mm) (where required by local building code). This egress door should be used only when the bi-part egress is refused (extra cost).