Instructions for filling out the ORDER ENTRY, PRE-FIT and  MACHINING INFORMATION FORM

The following information may be used to assist in completing each area which will help in processing your order in a timely manner. A new sheet must be filled out where any variance occurs to doors.  If you need assistance please contact our Sales or Technical support department.

TOP ROW  (from left to right)
“CUSTOMER NAME”, “P.O. NO.”, “PAGE NO.”
- Enter your Company name, purchase order number and current page number.
“ACK NO.”
- Leave blank.

SECOND ROW  (from left to right)
“NOMINAL FRAME OPENING SIZE”
- Enter the specified frame size.  Example – 3/0 X 7/0 or 3’0” X 7’0”.  

“HARDWARE SET”
– Used to indicate specific hardware groups that apply to doors on that page.
“POSITIVE PRESSURE”
– Check box for type.
“LABEL”
- Enter the fire rating required for the doors on this page. IE: 20 MIN., 45 MIN., 60 MIN. or 90 MIN. If “SMOKE & DRAFT” is required add an “S” to the end of the rating.
“CORE TYPE”
– Enter the specific core type IE:  “HC” = Hollow core, “PC” = Partical board, “WC or SLC “ = Stave Lumber core, “SCLC” = Structural Composite Lumber core,  “MC” = Mineral core, “STC” = Sound Transmission Control core, “LL” = Lead Lined core.
“VDC PROD”.
-Leave this space blank unless you know VDC product codes.
“BEVELED VERTICAL EDGES”
- Check the box that applies. Standard bevel is three degrees or 1/8” in on 2 inches.

THIRD ROW  (from left to right)
“DOOR PREFIT SIZE”
– Specify the actual door size in correlation to the “Frame size”.  A door must be prefit at both the vertical edges and height to operate freely in the opening. Example only –   2/11-13/16” x 6/11-1/4” x 1-3/4” may be specified for a 3/0 x 7/0 frame with 3/16” pre-fit at width and ¾” at height or 1/8” at head of door and 5/8” at floor. Check code requirements and hardware application for under cutting criteria.

“FACE SPECIES”
– Enter required type of “Skin” material. If wood veneer -  specify the type, Grade, Cut and or Match. IE: PS RED OAK “AA” SLIP MATCH or if “HPL” (Plastic Laminate) specify manufacturer and color description and number.
 
“STILE”
 - Specify the stile / vertical edge type. IE: OE =oak edge, HE =hardwood edge (brown maple), ME=maple edge, CE =cherry edge, LE =Luan or mahogany edge, PL =plastic laminate edge (applied after face).
“OPENING TYPE”
– Check the box that applies. Single Leaf, Active Leaf (pair), Inactive Leaf (pair) or Double Egress (pair). Active leafs and Inactive leafs must be on separate pages unless all of the information for both Leafs are identical. IE: sizing, hardware preps etc.

HINGE EDGE PREPARATION section
“MANUFACTURER”
– Enter the Hinge manufacturer’s name.
“PART NO.”
  - Enter the specific part number for the hinge to be applied.
“SIZE”
– Enter the hinge size required to be mortised (not the full open size). IE: 4-1/2” x 4” would require a 4-1/2” mortise height.

“GAUGE”
– Enter the thickness or depth of the mortise for specified hinge.
“TEMPLATE NO.”
– Enter the template or cut sheet number provided by the hinge manufacturer.
“CORNERS”
– Specify if the corners are to be squared or the required radius for the specified hinge.
“FRAME MFG.”
– Enter the Frame manufacturer’s name.
“HINGE LOCATIONS”
– Enter the Hinge locations in the boxes provided as specified from the frame manufacturer (locations A, B, C & D). NOTE: All locations are from top of door to top of hinge prep.
“HINGE BACKSET
– Enter hinge backset required for the doors and not the frame. Typically the backset for the door is 1/16” less than the backset specified for the frame.

LOCK EDGE PREPERATION section  -   Location “F“ & “G”
“MANUFACTURER”
– Enter the lock manufacturer’s name for the lock being used.
“PART NO.”
– Enter the manufacturer’s part number of lock.
“TEMPLATE NO.”
– Enter the template number or cut sheet provided by the lock manufacturer. Certain locks may require more than one template number, such as Exit devices, lock trims etc.

“BACKSET”
– Enter the required backset or distance from the edge of the door to centerline of specified lock.
“LOCK LOCATIONS”
– Enter the location of the lock(s) in the boxes provided. Normally provided by the frame manufacturer. Make sure that the dimension is entered into the correct box for the corresponding lock type you entered in the “F” or “G” location.  NOTE: All lock locations are from top of door to centerline of prep.
“CM F-B” (Corner Mounted Flush Bolt) – No location required but you can circle these abbreviations at top only, bottom only or both top and bottom.
“EXT FB”
(Extension Flush Bolt) – Enter the location at the top, bottom or both top and bottom based on the length of the extension rods.

NOTE: There is a section on the right side of this sheet (just above the “mark” no. section) to specify the flush bolt manufacturer’s name and template number for both “H” & “I” locations.

VISION CUTOUT and STOP section.
NOTE 1:
  All dimensions listed below are “CUTOUT” sizes and not to visible glass! Actual visible opening sizes will diminish based on the vision frame / stop being applied.
NOTE 2:  Fire rated doors require a minimum distance of 5” from edge vision cutout to edge any other cutout (light or hardware preps).

“CUTOUT WIDTH”
– Enter the dimension for the width of cutout.
“CUTOUT HEIGHT”
– Enter the dimension for the height or length of the cutout.
“CUTOUT DIMENSION TO LK. EDGE”
 - Enter the distance / dimension where the cutout begins from lock   edge of door. If cutout is to be centered in the door enter CNTR or EQ for equal.
“CUTOUT OUT DIMENSION TO TOP RAIL”
– Enter the distance / dimension required where cutout is to begin from the top of the door.
“GLAZING MATERIAL”
– Check the box that applies to the necessary glazing material.  All wood stops will match face species unless noted otherwise.

“GLAZING THICKNESS”
Enter the glass thickness (standard is ¼” for stop material)
“BUNDLED or LOOSE”
It is highly recommended that glazing be done in the field. VDC can not guarantee that glass
“GLAZING TYPE”
Enter the “Elevation” or “Detail” type. If multiple lights or applied moldings are required, make sure the detail drawings are included with the order.
“WOOD or METAL VISION FRAMES STYLE / PART NUMBER”
Specify the manufactures product type or part number. Then check the box below to indicate who is to provide.

LOUVER CUTOUT and STYLE section
NOTE: 
All dimensions listed below are “CUT OUT” sizes and should be indicated on the Louver manufacturer’s
order sheet.

“CUTOUT WIDTH”
Enter the dimension for the width of the cutout.
“CUTOUT HEIGHT”
– Enter the dimension for the height or length of the cutout.
“CUTOUT DIMENSION TO LK. EDGE”
 - Enter the distance / dimension where the cutout begins from lock edge of door. If cutout is to be centered in the door enter CNTR or EQ for equal.
“CUTOUT OUT DIMENSION TO BOTTOM RAIL”
– Enter the distance / dimension required where cutout is to begin from the bottom of the door.
“WOOD or METAL LOUVER STYLE / PART NO.”
– Specify the manufacturer’s name and product type or part number. Then check the box below to indicate who is to provide.

MISC. HARDWARE INFO (the section just above the quantity and mark number area.)
“FLUSHBOLTS –LOC. “H” or “I”
– Enter the manufacturer’s name and template number.
“STRIKE LOC. “F”
– Enter the manufacturer’s name and template number for the strike that will be used in the lock edge preparation section location “F”.
“STRIKE LOC. “G”
– Enter the manufacturer’s name and template number for the strike that will be used in the lock edge preparation section location “G”.
“OVERHEAD CONCEALED STOP / COLSER”
– Enter the manufacturer’s name, part number, required degree of opening and template number.

“MORTISE DOOR BOTTOM”
– Enter the manufacturer’s name, part number, width and depth of cutout. 

MARK NUMBER and QUANTITY – section
“DOOR MARK NUMBERS”
– List only those door mark numbers that pertain to the information on each page.
“SWING”
– Indicate the swing that applies to the given mark numbers in this area.
“QTY”
– Enter the total amount of doors listed for each swing for the information provided on this page.
“TOTAL QTY OF DOORS THIS PAGE”­
– Enter the total sum of doors for each page.

NOTES / REMARKS section
Provide any notes or special instructions in this section.

“ADDITIONAL BLOCKING INFO.”
– Check the appropriate box and fill in the location of lock blocks, intermediate rails etc.
 

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