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XP Frames
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XP frames from SAS International are a range of expandable depth door and window frames that can be installed into either plasterboard partitions or brick and block walls between 74mm and 225mm thick.
XP frames are fully depth adjustable and are not reliant on set wall thicknesses or perfectly square openings. Manufactured from aluminium both the door and window frames can provide up to 60 minutes fire resistance, integrity only.
All door and window frames are supplied factory assembled as fully finished door or window sets. Door sets are supplied with the appropriate sized door frame and a factory fitted door leaf, complete with vision panel and any non-protruding iron mongery. Window sets are supplied with the appropriately sized frame and glass.
Reducing on-site installation time the frames can be installed within 20 minutes. Once unpacked the frame separates into an inner and outer frame. Once fitted, architraves, door stops or glazing beads are then effortlessly clipped into place. The door leaf is then lifted back into the frame and the remaining ironmongery, levers, pull handles and door closer are fitted.
To meet the varying wall thicknesses, three different sized frames are available with either rounded or square clip on architraves or stops:
Standard: • For wall thicknesses between 74mm and 123mm
Intermediate: • For wall thicknesses between 118mm and 165mm
Jumbo: • For wall thicknesses between 133mm and 225mm
XP door sets are available with both 44mm and 54mm standard and bespoke door leaf sizes, window frames can be supplied with a range of glass between 6mm and 15mm. Bespoke door and window frames to suit other openings or finished in any RAL colour can be manufactured to order.
Non-standard sized single and double door frames can accept a maximum door leaf size of 2700 x 926mm. Window frames, both single and double glazed, can be manufactured up to a maximum frame size of 3000mm high x 1200mm wide, subject to glass thickness and fire rating.
Colour
XP frames are supplied as standard with a polyester powder coated smooth finish in either:
• RAL 9010 - 20% gloss
• RAL 9006 - 20% gloss
The frames can be supplied in any RAL colour or alternatively in a fine textured finish (SAS FT) or anti-bacterial coating (SAS AB). |
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Typical Construction
Acoustic Fire and Performance Summary
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XP door frames are available to suit both 44mm and 54mm doors and bespoke door leaves as single, double, equal or unequal pairs, full height doors or doors with over-panels.
Popular sizes to suit SAS range of stocked doors are:
1981 x 762mm 1981 x 838mm 2040 x 726mm 2040 x 826mm 2040 x 926mm 2700 x 838mm 2700 x 926mm
Non-standard sized single and double door frames can accept a maximum door leaf size of 2700 x 926mm. For doors larger than 2700mm x 926mm, please contact our technical department for guidance.
Performance
Door frames fitted with a 44mm door leaf can be supplied as non-fire-rated or 30 minute rated. Door frames fitted with a 54mm door leaf can be supplied as 60 minute fire-rated.
Specifying your door set
When specifying / ordering any XP door set, the following details are required:
1) Size of frame or opening, including wall thickness
Door leaf size and handing
Door handing needs to be specified for all single doors. Handing is required for all pairs of doors, when the doors are specified with rebated meeting edges,either vertically or horizontally (door and over-panel sets).
Door frame with square profiles
Door frame with radiused profiles
Vision panels (click image to enlarge)
1) 450 x 450mm aperture, positioned 150m down from top and centrally in the door leaf 2) 600 x 538mm aperture, positioned 150m down from top and centrally in the door leaf 3) 450mm diameter aperture, positioned 150m down from top and centrally in the door leaf 4) 450 x 150mm aperture, positioned 150m down from top and 150mm from the edge 5) 600 x 150mm aperture, positioned 150m down from top and 150mm from the edge 6) 1500 x 150mm aperture, positioned 150m down from top and 150mm from the edge (Doc M / BS 8900:2009 compliant) 7) 700 x 150mm and 500 x 150mm apertures, positioned 150mm from the edge (Doc M / BS 8300:2009 compliant) 8)Mutiple apertures where obstructed view does not exceed 350mm within visibility zone (BS 8300:2009 compliant) |
XP door set options (click image to enlarge)
1) Plasterboard Partition, Brick or Block Work Wall 2) Inner Frame 3) Outer Frame 4) Door Stop 5) Clip-on Architrave 6) Fixings 7) Door
Ironmongery sets (click image to enlarge)
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XP door frames are manufactured to fit standard sized door leaves; openings need to be created to allow the door frame to fit. To calculate the door opening required from a standard size door, you need to use the following formula:
Door frame opening = door frame height = 26mm, door width = 40mm (All opening sizes allow a 2mm tolerance between the inside of the frame and structure, to allow for any deviation within the structure).
XP window frames can be manufactured up to a maximum of 3000 x 1200mm (Note: for full height windows, the opening starts at 51mm from finished floor level). To calculate the overall window frame
(All opening sizes allow a 2mm tolerance between the inside of the frame and structure to allow for any tolerances within the structure. The clear viewing area is 147mm less than the overall frame size). |
Standard door sizing
Standard window frame sizing guide
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Door finish
SAS XP door sets are supplied with SAS International doors, the range includes standard and bespoke integrating doors. The range of door facings includes natural wood veneers, FSC/PEFC approved veneers, CPLs (continuous pressure laminate), paint grade veneers and high pressure laminates.
Our standard range of doors includes eight natural wood veneers and four CPL finishes. Our bespoke doors offer a full range of veneers and are finished with a 3 coat UV stable clear lacquer. For further information on SAS International’s range of doors, please see the SAS door booklet or visit www.sasint.co.uk/doors.
Doors are available as 44mm thick cellular core (non-fire-rated), 44mm thick solid core (non-fire-rated / 30 minutes fire rated) and 54mm thick solid core (60 minutes fire rated). To achieve full fire performance doors and XP frames must be installed together with
Standard veneer finishes
Our standard door sizes are available in the following natural wood veneers:
As with all natural materials our standard stock veneered doors are not sold as matching sets. Variations in shade and grain are a common feature.
CPL Finishes
CPL (Continuous Pressure Laminate) faced doors provide a durable, to clean product which also has consistent colour and uniformity of grain. They can provide an economical solution for areas with several doors or double door sets. Unaffected by sunlight they do not suffer from shading or fading. CPL doors are available with an Ash, Steamed Beech, Maple or Oak wood grain effect finish.
Bespoke manufacturing services
A wider range of natural wood veneers are available for use through our bespoke door manufacturing service. This service offers much greater flexibility in the selection of veneer species, the veneer cut and the assembly of the facing veneer.
This bespoke service provides doors manufactured in sizes specific to individual requirements, with a further option of closely matching veneers where doors are in pairs or are adjacent to each other in installation. The range of facings is not restricted to veneers but also includes laminate facings and painted finishes, offering an extended range of colours and textures. Paint finishes can be applied, from priming coats through to fully finished RAL colours or British Standard ranges.
Vision Panels
All SAS doors can be supplied with vision panels, both non-fire and fire-rated. A range of eight standard vision panels are available including DDA / Part M compliant styles. Bespoke sizes and styles can be accommodated, please contact a member of our technical department for further details. Vision panel options meet fire performance (30 minute or 60 minute fire resistance), if required. To ensure quality and performance standards, doors with fire resistant vision panels will only be supplied factory pre-glazed.
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Door Handing
Ironmongery Sets
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XP frames can be installed in any combination, the examples below show a number of standard configurations that can be achieved using a combination of XP door and window frames. We recommend that XP frames are installed with a minimum 15mm visual gap between frames; this requires a 100mm structure between openings.
1) Door frame only 2) Door frame with full height window to side 3) Door frame with window over 4) Full height door frame with door over panel 5) Door frame with window to side 6) Door frame with full height windows |
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Door set installation
Step One – Unpack and Prepare 1. Unwrap pre-assembled door and frame. 2. Carefully lift door leaft from hinges. 3. Check frame fits structural openings and that the door handing is correct. 4. Remove loose fitted architrave and door stops.
Step Two – Inner Frame 5. Offer inner frame into opening and centralise. Level door frame head and clamp into position. 6. Fix head through pre-drilled holes on the architrave carrier to the structure, using suitable fixings. 7. Level and plumb legs, pack at fixing points as necessary and clamp. 8. Fix legs through the pre-drilled holes on the architrave carrier to the structure using suitable fixings. Step Three – Outer Frame 9. Offer outer frame into position, pull tight against inner frame and clamp. 10. Fix outer frame through the pre-drilled holes on the architrave carrier to the structure using suitable fixings. 11. Within opening pilot drill though the predrilled holes in the outer frame into the inner frame. 12. Fix through holes into the structure using suitable fixings, ensuring the fixings are not over tightened. Step Four – Doorstop 13. Starting with head, clip doorstops to outer frame. Step Five – Architraves 14. Starting with head, clip architraves to inner and outer frames. Step Six – Final Fix 15. Insert screws provided into corner mitres of architrave to pull architrave joint tight. 16. Lift door back into frame. 17. Fit levers/pull handle, door closer and door stops. A thin flat filling knife or similar can be used to remove fitted architraves and doors stops. Step One – Unpack and prepare 1. Unwrap pre-assembled frame 2. Check frame fits structural opening 3. Remove loose fitted architrave and glazing beads. Step Two – Inner Frame 4. Offer inner frame into opening and centralise. Level window frame head and clamp into position. 5. Fix head through pre-drilled holes on the architrave carrier to the structure using suitable fixings. 6. Level and plumb frame, pack at fixing points as necessary and clamp. 7. Fix vertical frame then base through the predrilled holes on the architrave carrier to the structure using suitable fixings. Step Three – Outer Frame 8. Offer outer frame into position, pull tight against inner frame and clamp. 9. Fix outer frame through the pre-drilled holes on the architrave carrier to the structure using suitable fixings. Step Four – Glazing (Single Glazed) 10. Starting with head and base, clip first glazing bead to the outer frame. 11. Install glass to frame. 12. Starting with head and base, clip second glazing bead to frame. Step Four – Glazing (Double Glazed) The central glazing channel is factory fitted to the frame, leaving glazing and external beads to be fitted. 10. Install glass to first side. 11. Starting with head and base, clip first glazing bead to the outer frame. 12. Install glass to secondary side. 13. Starting with head and base, clip second glazing bead to frame. Step Five - Architraves 14. Starting with head and base, clip architraves to inner and outer frames. Step Six – Final Fix 15. Insert screws provided into corner mitres of architrave to pull architrave joint tight. A thin flat filling knife or similar can be used to remove fitted architraves and glazing beads.
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