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Wood Sound Retardant Door Hardware Information Bulletin

Overly Door Company has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of Wood Sound Retardant Acoustical
Doors to the commercial and industrial marketplaces for a number of years. During this time period, we
have found many instances where conflicts occur between the standard designs of the Sound Retardant
Wood Doors and their required usage. The center of these conflicts is often the hardware requirements
and operational usage that compromises the acoustical effectiveness of the doors or is incompatible with
the design and/or construction of the doors. The following pages try to address many of these conflicts and
offer common solutions which will allow the integrity of the unit as well as the acoustical performance to be
maximized.

Hinges:
Overly Wood Sound Retardant Door designs commonly utilize two types of full mortised template hinges; a
cam-lift type of proprietary design, designated the MCL 500, and a level swing ball bearing type. The type
of hinge required depends on the door bottom sealing system for the designated model.

The Overly MCL 500 cam-lift hinges are used in conjunction with wood sound retardant door models which
require Overly Super H door bottoms. Each hinge has a load rating which will accommodate doors
weighing up to 500 lbs.

DRILLED AND COUNTERSUNK

FOR NO 12 FLAT HEAD SCREWS.
NO. 12-24 FHMS SUPPLIED FOR
METAL FRAME.
NO. 12 FHWS SUPPLIED FOR
WOOD DOOR.
overly

overly

5.000"

0.742"

1.992"
2.500"

MCL-500 CAM-LIFT HINGE

RH SHOWN IN OPEN POSITION

Commercially available level swing ball bearing type hinges are required for sound retardant door models
which utilize an automatic type door bottom or raised threshold seal. When this type of hinge is required,
Overly recommends that 5" extra heavy hinges be specified to accommodate the increased weight of the
wood acoustical door panels.

Standard hinge location/spacing normally provided by Overly for its wood sound retardant doors is
5"-10” and equal. Quantities of hinges per door leaf include one (1) hinge for every 30" of height,
regardless of the hinge type used.
Note: When cam-lift hinges are used in conjunction with Overly's compression type door bottom, the
hinges will not by themselves close and latch the door. When no closers are present, the door will require
manual closing and latching. The reason for this is the fact that the action of the cam-lift hinge is one in
which the door is lifted as it is opened and drops during the closing motion. During the last 10 degrees of
closing swing, the door bottom begins to contact the sill, which creates friction. Depending on how tightly
the door bottom is adjusted, in combination with the type of sealing surface at the sill, dictates the amount
of friction that must be overcome. Also, the seal on the jambs will affect how easily the door will latch,
depending on how evenly they are adjusted around the door’s perimeter.

EQUAL 5"

ACOUSTICAL
DOOR
SAG

EXTRA HEAVY STANDARD

WEIGHT HINGE WEIGHT HINGE

ACOUSTICAL ACOUSTICAL
DOOR DOOR
EQUAL

10" NOTE: OVERLY RECOMMENDS THE USE OF 5" EXTRA

HEAVY WEIGHT HINGES WHEN AUTOMATIC DOOR
BOTTOMS ARE REQUIRED.

ELEVATION
SHOWING HINGE LOCATIONS

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Closers:
If a closer is going to be utilized to close and latch the door automatically, the following are items to watch
out and be prepared for, depending on the specific type of closer and the model of wood sound retardant
door chosen.

A. Surface Mounted Closers: When the Wood Sound Retardant Door model selected requires the use
of MCL-500 cam lift hinges, the closers selected must have arms equipped with enough arm play to
accommodate the required up/down movement created by the cam lift hinges. Overly recommends the
Norton 1600 or 7500 series or the LCN 4000 series

B. Parallel Arm Closers: When the Wood Sound Retardant Door model selected requires the use of
Overly adjustable H type compression sealing system, a Z- or L-shaped bracket is supplied to mount
the closer arm. The type of bracket supplied is based on the jamb depth of the frame. In all cases, the
Closer arm must never be mounted to retainer covers! For models which utilize a standard hollow
metal type frame and “Double Bubble” sealing system, closer arms can be mounted directly to the
frame stop.

1 9/16" 1 9/16"

SURFACE BOLTS AND CLOSER SURFACE BOLTS AND CLOSER

BRACKET ON FRAME WITH BRACKET ON FRAME WITH
6" OR LARGER JAMB DEPTH LESS THAN 6" JAMB DEPTH

HEAD SECTIONS
SHOWING SURFACE BOLT AND LCOSER BRACKET
ON DOORS WITH SINGLE GASKETING SYSTEMS

CLOSER ARM SHOE

1-1/2" MINIMUM STOP WIDTH

HEAD SECTION
SHOWING PARALLEL ARM CLOSER
ON DOORS WITH HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

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C. Floor Closers: Floor closers require the use of an arm which must mount to the bottom of the door.
This precludes the ability of Overly to utilize its standard mortise door bottoms. Special considerations
must be taken in order to provide adequate operation and performance. Overly does not recommend
using this type of closer on any of its acoustical wood doors and will not guarantee their acoustical
performance .

D. Concealed Overhead Closers/Hold-opens: Concealed overhead closers/hold-opens must be

concealed in the frame and/or the door. Overly Wood Sound Retardant Doors cannot be supplied with
preparations for this type device.

CONCEALED
CLOSER 4" MIN.

1 1/8"

5/8"

1 1/8"

HEAD SECTION HEAD SECTION

SHOWING OVERHEAD CONCEALED CLOSER SHOWING OVERHEAD CONCEALED CLOSER
(CLOSER MOUNTED IN FRAME) (CLOSER MOUNTED IN DOOR)

Locks:
A. Cylindrical Locks: Overly acoustical wood doors utilize two types of perimeter sealing systems. The
first type is a “double bubble” mounted to a standard hollow metal frame, and the second is the Overly
H type compression seal.

For door models that require the “double bubble” seals and a hollow metal type frame, 2-3/4”
backsets are permitted. The maximum rose size for this type of frame is 4”.

For models that require the Overly compression type seals, there are several items to consider.
Most manufacturers of cylindrical locksets have rose diameters which, when a 2-3/4" backset is used,
will interfere with the seal covers and not allow the door to close. If 2-3/4” backset is used, the rose
diameter cannot exceed 3”. Because of this situation, Overly recommends that a 3-3/4" backset be
used on single door openings utilizing a cylindrical lock. A 2-3/4" backset is permissible for the active
leaf of a pair of doors.

As a general note, Overly always recommends the use of lever handles instead of knobs on all
doors that use cylindrical locks.

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 2 3/4"
BACK-SET

1 1/8"
LEVER HANDLES ARE
RECOMMENDED FOR USE
ON ACOUSTICAL DOORS

5"Ø MAXIMUM ROSETTE

CYLINDRICAL LOCK

3 3/4" BACK-SET

LOCK JAMB SECTION

SHOWING CYLINDRICAL LOCK

B. Mortise Locks: All mortise locks are only available in a 2-3/4" backset. Because of the small rose’s
used on mortised locks, this does not create a problem with any type of perimeter sealing system
chosen. The maximum rose diameter or trim width can be 4” when choosing a model with “double
bubble” seals.

And when the Overly compression seals are used, due to the fact that our perimeter seal covers are
1-1/8" high (see explanation in cylindrical lock section), we recommend that lever handles always be
used to avoid the "knuckle buster" situation. As in cylindrical locks, due to the 2-3/4” backset, the
maximum rose diameter cannot exceed 3”.

1 1/8"
LEVER HANDLES ARE
RECOMMENDED FOR USE
ON ACOUSTICAL DOORS

MORTISE LOCK

3"Ø MAXIMUM ROSETTE

2 3/4"
BACK-SET

LOCK JAMB SECTION

SHOWING MORTISE LOCK

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C. Unit Locks: Overly does not recommend the use of any unit type lock under any circumstances.
These locks require the entire edge of the door to be notched out and the escutcheon trim interferes
with the 1-1/8" high perimeter seals. This prevents the seal from contacting the door. We cannot
certify any acoustical ratings when this type of lock is used.

D. Simplex Unican 1000: This type of cypher lock is very sensitive. If this type of lock must be used,
Overly recommends that a sound retardant wood door equipped with its’ “double bubble” seals be
specified. Use on models which utilize Overly H type compression seals is not recommended.

ACOUSTICAL FRAME
LEVER HANDLES ARE
RECOMMENDED FOR USE
ON ACOUSTICAL DOORS

CYLINDRICAL LOCK

ROLLER STRIKE

3 3/4" BACK-SET

LOCK JAMB SECTION

SHOWING SIMPLEX UNICAN LOCK IN CONJUNCTION
WITH OVERLY DOUBLE BUBBLE SEALING SYSTEM

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E. Electric Strikes for single swing openings: Overly recommends that if electric strikes must be used,
sound retardant wood doors equipped with Overly “double bubble”seals be specified. Most electric
strikes are too sensitive and bind up when used with compression type seals. The compression seals
create pressure between the latch bolt and the gate of the electric strike and will not allow the gate to
activate and retract properly.

ACOUSTICAL FRAME

LEVER HANDLES ARE

RECOMMENDED FOR USE
ON ACOUSTICAL DOORS

MORTISE OR
MUD BOX
CYLINDRICAL LOCK

ELECTRIC STRIKE 3"Ø MAXIMUM ROSETTE

2 3/4"
BACK-SET

LOCK JAMB SECTION

SHOWING MORTISE LOCK OR CYLINDRICAL LOCK WITH ELECTRIC STRIKE
IN CONJUNCTION WITH OVERLY DOUBLE BUBBLE SEALING SYSTEM

F. Electric Strikes for inactive leaf of Pairs: Due to the unique fabrication and assembly methods of
Overly sound-retardant wood doors, electric hardware preparations of any kind cannot be done, and
therefore no electric hardware can be used at any time.

Flushbolts:
A. Manual Flushbolts: For all Overly sound-retardant wood doors, manual flushbolts designed for wood
doors can be used. Overly recommends the Ives 358 or equal. As a caution, when flushbolts are
placed into the in-active leaf, the acoustical door bottoms must be held back from the strike edge of the
door to allow proper flushbolt prep. This leaves a section of the door bottom without gaskets, which will
decrease the acoustical performance of the door slightly. For pairs of doors that require maximum
acoustical performace, Overly recommends using a door model with a raised threshold seal at the
bottom of the door.

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 "C" "B" "C"
3/4"
INACTIVE LEAF ACTIVE LEAF
BACK-SET

DOOR BOTTOM PUSH SIDE OF DOOR

1 3/8"
DOOR BOTTOM

"C" "B" "C"

"A" "A"

SECTION THRU MEETING STILE

SECTION TAKEN AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SHOWING
BOTTOM FLUSH-BOLT, ASTRAGAL, AND MORTISED DOOR BOTTOMS PUSH SIDE PULL SIDE
OF DOOR OF DOOR
CL OPENING

ZERO #360
ACOUSTICAL AUTOMATIC
ASTRAGAL DOOR BOTTOM

PUSH SIDE PULL SIDE

OF DOOR OF DOOR

DOOR BOTTOM DOOR BOTTOM

FLUSH-BOLT

ELEVATION "A"-"A" SECTION "B"-"B" SECTION "C"-"C"

"C" "B" "C"

3/4"
INACTIVE LEAF ACTIVE LEAF
BACK-SET

DOOR BOTTOM PUSH SIDE OF DOOR

1 3/8"
DOOR BOTTOM

"C" "B" "C"

"A" "A"

SECTION THRU MEETING STILE

SECTION TAKEN AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SHOWING
BOTTOM FLUSH-BOLT, ASTRAGAL, AND SUPER "H" DOOR BOTTOMS PUSH SIDE PULL SIDE
OF DOOR OF DOOR
CL OPENING

PUSH SIDE PULL SIDE

ACOUSTICAL OF DOOR OF DOOR
ASTRAGAL

SUPER "H"
DOOR BOTTOM

FLUSH-BOLT

DOOR BOTTOM DOOR BOTTOM

ELEVATION "A"-"A" SECTION "B"-"B" SECTION "C"-"C"

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B. Automatic Flushbolts: Automatic flushbolts are not recommended for use with H type compression
seals. If automatic flushbolts are required, a sound retardant wood door model that utilizes Overly
“double bubble” seals is recommended. The reason compression seals should not be used is that
when the door is closed, the compression gaskets and astragal are adjusted and pressure is applied to
the door(s), the automatic flushbolts will not retract as required when the active leaf is opened. While
the bolt may retract if the inactive door is pulled tightly against the seals, when the door is closed again,
it will not automatically enter the strike, since it requires a loose clearance to function properly.

Panic Devices:
A. Concealed Vertical Rods for pairs of doors: Concealed vertical rods cannot be used in any of
its sound-retardant wood doors. The reason being that due to the unique construction required to
achieve superior acoustical ratings, proper preparation of the door cavity in combination with structural
integrity cannot be achieved.

OPEN AREA FULL HEIGHT OF DOOR

CONCEALED VERTICAL ROD

SECTION THRU MEETING STILES

SHOWING CONCEALED VERTICAL ROD DEVICE

B. Surface Mounted Vertical Rods: When surface mounted vertical rods are to be used in conjunction
with wood door models where H type compression seals are used, the required roller strike for the top
latch strike must be mounted to a Z- or L-shaped bracket, supplied by Overly, at the head. If a door
model is specified with “double bubble” seals, the top latch strike can be mounted directly to the frame.

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 1 9/16"

ZEE BRACKET FOR SURFACE MOUNTED TYPE

STRIKE NON-FIRE RATED PANIC DEVICE STRIKE ON
FRAMES WITH 6" OR LARGER JAMB DEPTH.

SURFACE MOUNTED
VERTICAL ROD DEVICE

LOCK JAMB SECTION

SHOWING NON-FIRE RATED SURFACE MOUNTED VERTICAL ROD EXIT DEVICE
IN CONJUNCTION WITH OVERLY TYPE "H" COMPRESSION SEALS

The bottom latch of the device has two (2) conditions on Overly sound retardant doors due to the
type of door bottoms utilized.

1. When the automatic type is used, any mounting screws occurring on the bottom 2” of the
door must be cut short or they will prevent the automatic door bottom from operating
properly.

2. When an Overly Super H door bottom is used, adjust the door bottom first, then drill, tap and
mount the bottom latch. The bottom latch will mount directly to the 11 gauge retainer plate
of the door bottom.

C. Rim Type (single doors only): When rim type locking devices are required and used in conjunction
with door models equipped with H type compression seals, the roller strike must be mounted to a
supplied Z- or L-shaped bracket. Overly provides this bracket and its shape is determined by the frame
jamb depth. If a door model is specified with “double bubble” seals, the latch strike can be mounted
directly to the frame.

1 9/16"

ZEE BRACKET FOR SURFACE MOUNTED TYPE SURFACE MOUNTED

NON-FIRE RATED PANIC DEVICE STRIKE ON RIM EXIT DEVICE
FRAMES WITH 6" OR LARGER JAMB DEPTH.

STRIKE

LOCK JAMB SECTION

SHOWING RIM TYPE PANIC DEVICE STRIKE BRACKET

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D. Rim Type (pairs of doors): For all models of Overly wood doors swinging in pairs using a rim type
device for the active leaf of a pair, Overly supplies a roller strike mounting bracket. Do not mount
roller strike directly to the acoustical astragal.

SURFACE MOUNTED
RIM EXIT DEVICE
BRACKET FOR MOUNTING RIM TYPE
PANIC DEVICE ON PAIRS OF DOORS STRIKE

ACOUSTICAL ASTRAGAL
INACTIVE LEAF ACTIVE LEAF

SECTION THRU MEETING STILES

SHOWING RIM TYPE PANIC DEVICE STRIKE BRACKET

E. Fire rated vertical rods: When fire rated surface vertical rods are used in conjunction with pairs of
door models that require H type compression seals, a special soffit latch mounting assembly is
provided by Overly and must be used at the head. The top latch strike must not be directly mounted to
the seal cover. If a door model is specified with “double bubble” seals, the top latch strike can be
mounted directly to the frame.

CLOSED BOX BRACKET FOR SURFACE

MOUNTED TYPE FIRE RATED PANIC
DEVICE SOFFIT LATCH BOLT ASSEMBLY.

SOFFIT LATCH BOLT ASSEMBLY

SURFACE MOUNTED
VERTICAL ROD DEVICE

TOP BOLT SECTION

SHOWING FIRE RATED SURFACE MOUNTED VERTICAL ROD EXIT DEVICE

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F. Exit devices (pairs of doors): On pairs of acoustical wood doors, Overly supplies two types of
astragal situations. They are an overlapping surface mounted type located on the push side of door, an
overlapping integral type located on the push side of door and a surface mounted split type mounted
on the pull side of the door.

Overlapping surface mounted type: Overly supplies a surface mounted type astragal secured to the
narrow side of the inactive leaf. If both leaves of the opening are to be “active”, Overly recommends
that a mortise lock exit device and a surface mounted vertical rod device be used. This will also require
the use of a coordinator to allow the doors to close in the proper order to account for the overlapping
astragal. Overly recommends an arm type coordinator such as the Ives COR9G with a long enough
arm to accommodate the overlap of the astragal. If a bar type coordinator is used, a coordinator
bracket set-up must be supplied by Overly.

ACOUSTICAL ASTRAGAL
INACTIVE LEAF ACTIVE LEAF

SECTION THRU MEETING STILES

SHOWING OVERLAPPING ASTRAGAL

Surface mounted split type: When both leafs are required to be active and both are equipped
with surface mounted vertical rods, Overly provides a split type astragal designed to work in this
situation. The overall acoustical effectiveness in not as good as when the overlapping types are
used, but is acceptable for most applications when egress is the primary concern.

INACTIVE LEAF ACTIVE LEAF

PEMKO 29310CS
SPLIT ASTRAGAL

SECTION THRU MEETING STILES

SHOWING ASTRAGAL REQUIRED FOR PAIRS OF DOORS
WITH BOTH LEAVES ACTIVE

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Surface Mounted Auxiliary Locks:
When models that require H type compression seals are used, surface mounted auxiliary locks such as the
Sargent & Greenleaf 8470 or Mas-Hamilton CD X-09 combination locks or a Yale 197 deadlock require a
strike bracket when the device is mounted on the stop side of doors. For all models using the “double
bubble” type seals, the strike bracket can be mounted directly to the frame.

1 9/16"

ZEE BRACKET FOR SURFACE MOUNTED

COMBINATION LOCK STRIKE ON FRAMES
WITH 6" OR LARGER JAMB DEPTH.

STRIKE

SURFACE MOUNTED
COMBINATION LOCK

DIAL SPINDLE HOLE

TO BE DRILLED IN
THE FIELD

LOCK DIAL

LOCK JAMB SECTION

SHOWING COMBINATION LOCK STRIKE BRACKET
REQUIRED WHEN LOCK IS MOUNTED ON STOP SIDE OF DOOR

LOCK DIAL

DIAL SPINDLE HOLE

TO BE DRILLED IN
THE FIELD

SHIM AS REQUIRED IN FIELD

STRIKE
TO ALIGN LOCK WITH STRIKE

SURFACE MOUNTED
COMBINATION LOCK

LOCK JAMB SECTION

SHOWING COMBINATION LOCK STRIKE BRACKET
REQUIRED WHEN LOCK IS MOUNTED ON STOP SIDE OF DOOR

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 BRACKET FOR MOUNTING RIM TYPE
PANIC DEVICE ON PAIRS OF DOORS STRIKE

SURFACE MOUNTED
COMBINATION LOCK
DIAL SPINDLE HOLE
ACOUSTICAL ASTRAGAL TO BE DRILLED IN
INACTIVE LEAF THE FIELD

LOCK DIAL ACTIVE LEAF

SECTION THRU MEETING STILES

SHOWING COMBINATION LOCK STRIKE BRACKET
REQUIRED WHEN LOCK IS MOUNTED ON STOP SIDE OF DOOR

SURFACE MOUNTED
COMBINATION LOCK

ACOUSTICAL ASTRAGAL DIAL SPINDLE HOLE

TO BE DRILLED IN
INACTIVE LEAF
THE FIELD

ACTIVE LEAF
SHIM AS REQUIRED IN FIELD
STRIKE
TO ALIGN LOCK WITH STRIKE

SURFACE MOUNTED
COMBINATION LOCK

SECTION THRU MEETING STILES

SHOWING COMBINATION LOCK INSTALLATION
WHEN LOCK IS MOUNTED ON HINGE SIDE OF DOOR

Thresholds:
Models of Overly sound retardant wood doors which utilize automatic or compression type door bottoms,
must have a smooth, level surface for the door bottom to seal against. If carpeting is to be used, a
threshold must be installed. The height of the threshold should be at least equal to and preferably 1/8"
higher than the carpet. It is recommended that the threshold be installed against the sub-floor and run the
carpet up to the threshold. Do not install the threshold on top of the carpeting. Thresholds are to be set in
a good grade of acoustical sealant.

Note: The use of fluted and/or abrasive coated thresholds will cause premature wearing and failure of the
door bottom neoprene.

The position of the thresholds should be such that the leading edge of the threshold be placed no deeper
than the door side trim of the frame.

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 SWING OF DOOR
1 3/4" ACOUSTICAL DOOR
TO OPEN POSITION

AS THE AS THE DOOR

DOOR DOOR BOTTOM
OPENS, IT CLOSES, FULLY
RISES ON THE DOOR SEALS
CAM-LIFT BOTTOM AGAINST
HINGES TO CONTACTS THE
CLEAR TOP OF THRESHOLD
JAMB OPENING HEIGHT

FINISH THRESHOLD AS THE

FLOOR. AND SLIDES DOOR
ACROSS REACHES
THE CLOSED
POSITION.

DOOR BOTTOM

SMOOTH SURFACE
THRESHOLD. MIN.
HEIGHT 1/8" THICKER
FLOOR SLAB CARPET
THAN CARPET.

1/8" MIN RECOMMENDED 1 1/2" MIN RECOMMENDED

SILL SECTION
SHOWING RECOMMENDED THRESHOLD USE

FOR DOORS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR BOTTOMS

AND STANDARD HINGES THE ACTION IS SIMILAR EXCEPT
THE DOOR BOTTOM RETRACTS INTO THE DOOR AS THE
DOOR OPENS.
FLUTED THRESHOLDS
ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

For Overly models that utilize a gasketed threshold to achieve the bottom seal, the threshold must be
shimmed so that the bottom of the threshold is at carpet height or finished floor height.

WOOD ACOUSTICAL DOOR

3/16"

ZERO #627A
THRESHOLD
FINISH
FLOOR

SILL SECTION
SHOWING RECOMMENDED THRESHOLD USE

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Vision Lights:
Overly has two options available for use in it’s line of sound-retardant wood doors. The first is a single
glazed clamp-on glazing system, and the second is a dual-glazed applied stop system.

10" MINIMUM STILE

CLEAR OPENING
8" MINIMUM TOP RAIL
SUPPLIED FASTENERS - #10 X 1-3/4" LONG
INTERIOR SIDE OVAL HEAD SHEET METAL SCREW
OF DOOR

EXTERIOR SIDE
OF DOOR 1/4" THICK WIRE OR
LAMINATED GLASS
TWO PIECE METAL CLAMP-ON
GLASS MOLDING SYSTEM 3/16" THICK X 1/2" WIDE ADHESIVE
BACKED SPONGE NEOPRENE

SECTION THRU SINGLE GLAZED VISION LITE

10" MINIMUM STILE
CLEAR OPENING
8" MINIMUM TOP RAIL

SUPPLIED FASTENERS - #10 X 3/4" 3/8" THICK WIRE OR

LONG FLAT HEAD WOOD SCREW LAMINATED GLASS

SUPPLIED FASTENERS - #10 X 3/4" 1/4" THICK WIRE OR

LONG FLAT HEAD WOOD SCREW LAMINATED GLASS

3/16" THICK X 1/2" WIDE ADHESIVE

BACKED SPONGE NEOPRENE

SECTION THRU DUAL GLAZED VISION LITE

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There are several items to consider when placing either vision light systems into an Overly wood door.
First is that due to the unique sound-retardant construction required, 10” stile and 8” rail dimensions must
be maintained to allow proper preparations in the doors.

Second, is the overall heights of the vision light system. Again, due to their unique construction and in
order to maintain the door slab structural integrity, a maximum height for a light cannot be greater than ½
the door height.

A general item to consider when placing vision lights in any type of door is to be sure and check the
position of the light in relationship to the latching hardware to be used on the door leaf. Many times, poor
planning often results in a “collision” between the latch and loose stops of the vision system.

V.L. CLEAR
10" MIN 10" MIN
OPENING

VISION
1/2 DOOR HEIGHT
MAX VL CLR OPG

LIGHT CHECK LOCATION OF LIGHT VERSUS

PROPOSED HARDWARE FOR INTERFERENCE
OF ROSES, TRIM, HANDLES, PUSH BARS, ETC.
WITH VISION LIGHT LOOSE STOPS.

CENTERLINE
OF LEVER

38" STANDARD UNLESS

SPECIFIED OTHERWISE

FINISH
FLOOR

ELEVATION OF GLAZED ACOUSTICAL DOOR

Copyright© 2004 Overly Door Company. All rights reserved. These materials are protected under US copyright laws. All contents current at time of
publication. Overly Door Company reserves the right to change information in this bulletin at any time.

Overly Door Company is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of custom specialty door applications, dedicated to satisfying consumer’s
custom opening needs.

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