FLUSH AND MOLDED

WOOD DOORS
State-of-the-Art
­Manufacturing
DOORMERICA produces
American Series c­ ommercial,
residential flush and molded
doors in two state-of-the-art
­manufacturing ­facilities
­located in ­Stockton
­California and Atlanta
Georgia. Serving the
entire nation with ­reliable,
high-quality products and
dependable lead times.
Providing an array of door
­products in hardwood, paint
grade, molded panel, and
five-ply including factory
pre-finished architectural
doors in various ­species.
We are LEED ­certified and
feature many products
to meet green building
­initiatives. DOORMERICA is
your full service c­ ommercial
and residential door s­ upplier.
Building quality products
since 1989.
Contents
Flush Doors
Economy Construction ....................................................................... Page 6
Standard Construction ....................................................................... Page 7
Heavy Duty Construction .................................................................. Page 8
Extra Heavy Duty Construction ....................................................... Page 9
Mineral Core Construction ................................................................ Page 10
Wood Skin Technical Data ................................................................. Page 11
Architecural Prefinished Flush Hardwood Doors ...................... Page 12
Architecural Prefinshed Color Chart .............................................. Page 13
Prefinshed Technical Data ................................................................. Page 14
ColledgeGuard Prestained Doors.................................................... Page 15
ColledgeGuard Prefinish Color Chart ............................................ Page 16
Flush STC Sound Retardant Doors ................................................. Page 17
Hollow Core Construction ................................................................. Page 18
Lites ........................................................................................................... Page 18

Molded Panel Doors

Hollow Core Construction ................................................................. Page 20
Particleboard Core Construction .................................................... Page 20
Mineral Core Construction ................................................................ Page 21
Textured Surface Panel Designs ...................................................... Page 22
Smooth Surface Panel Designs ....................................................... Page 23

Bifolding Doors
Flush and Molded Panel Bifolding Doors .................................... Page 24

LEED Certified ........................................................................................ Page 25

Warranty & Claims................................................................................. Page 26

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ECONOMY CONSTRUCTION
This Particleboard construc-
tion offers a wide variety
of 2 ply MDF backer light
­commercial wood veneers,
molded panel, MDF, and
Legacy skins with softwood
edges for both ­residential
and light commercial
­projects.

Flush “Economy” Particleboard Core

➤ Specifications: 3 and 5 ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards of WDMA I.S.1
All 20 minute doors have been tested in conformance to the following standards: ASTM-E-152,
CSFM-43.7, CAN 4-S104, NFPA-252, UBC-7-2-97, UL10C
➤ Lay Up Method: Loose
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 4/0; Length - Depends on faces (See faces below for available length)
➤ Thickness: 1-3/8” and 1-3/4” ONLY
➤ Stiles: Softwood (Fir, Pine, Spruce, Basswood) Mill option, Width = 1” Nominal, 13/16” ­Minimum after
prefit size.
➤ Rails: 1-3/8” Thickness = MDF, 1-5/8” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut; 1-3/4” Thickness = MDF,
2-1/4” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut
➤ Core: 28-30lb Particleboard, ANSI A208.1 Grade LD-1
➤ Fire Rating: 1-3/4” Thickness 20 Minute Rated*
➤ Faces: Raw only Lauan (Okuome) 2 ply, 8/0 Max length; Raw only RN Birch 2 Ply, MDF Back, 1/64”
Face Veneer, 8/0 Max length; Raw only PS Red Oak 2 Ply, MDF Back, 1/64” Face Veneer, 8/0 Max length;
Raw MDF Single Ply, 10/0 Max length; Primed MDF Single Ply, 10/0 Max length; Embossed Primed MDF
Single Ply, 8/0 Max length; Embossed Prefinished MDF (Legacy) Single Ply, 8/0 Max length
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: To Specification
➤ Lites: To Specification
➤ Louvers: To Specification
➤ Acoustical Rating: 33 STC in operable (with Pemko S773,151,ADB434APKL, S44)
➤ Warranty: Standard two year. See limited warranty for details.
➤ Description Abreviations: E-1-3/8 = Economy 1-3/8”Thick PBC; E-20NL = Economy 1-3/4”Thick PBC,
Non Rated; E-20NP = Economy 1-3/4”Thick PBC, 20 Minute Neutral Pressure, E-20B = Economy 1-3/4”
Thick PBC, 20 Minute Category B; E-20A = Economy 1-3/4” Thick PBC, 20 Minute Category A
➤ Recommended Use: Residential and Light Commercial
*See fire door specifications section in catalogue for details on sizes, hardware and construction limitations.
All 20 minute doors have been tested in conformance to the following standards: ASTM-E-152,CSFM-43.7,
CAN 4-S104, NFPA-252, UBC-7-2-97, UL10C

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STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
The Standard Construc-
tion is a particleboard
core ­featuring either light
­commercial commod-
ity wood veneers, plastic
­laminate, and 2 ply wood
high density fiberboard
(HDF) backer wood veneers
with matching hardwood
veneer edges suited for both
residential and light com-
mercial projects.

Flush “Standard” Particleboard Core

➤ Specifications: 3 and 5 ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards of WDMA I.S.1
All 20 minute doors have been tested in conformance to the following standards: ASTM-E-152,
CSFM-43.7, CAN 4-S104, NFPA-252, UBC-7-2-97, UL10C
➤ Lay Up Method: Loose
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 4/0; Length - Depends on faces (See faces below for available length)
➤ Thickness: 1-3/8” and 1-3/4” ONLY
➤ Stiles: Paint Grade = FJ Hardwood, Raw Stain Grade = Matching Hardwood; Prefinished = FJ Hardwood
with matching edge banding over; P-lam = FJ Hardwood with matching edge banding over; CAT-A =
Special CAT-A Stile with matching edge banding over
Width = 1” Nominal, 13/16” Minimum after prefit size.
➤ Rails: 1-3/8” Thickness = MDF, 1-5/8” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut
1-3/4” Thickness = MDF, 2-1/4” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut
➤ Core: 28-30lb Particleboard, ANSI A208.1 Grade LD-1
➤ Fire Rating: 1-3/4” Thickness 20 Minute Rated*
➤ Faces: Raw only RN Birch 2 Ply, MDF Back, 1/64” Face Veneer, 8/0 Max length; Raw only PS Red Oak 2 Ply,
MDF Back, 1/64” Face Veneer, 8/0 Max length; Raw MDF Single Ply, 10/0 Max length; Primed MDF Single
Ply, 10/0 Max length; Primed MDO 2 Ply HDF Back, 10/0 Max length; Select Species Raw & Prefinished 2
Ply, 1/42” Face, 10/0 Max length; Plastic Laminate 2 Ply, 1/50” Face, 10/0 Max length; All laminates meet
or exceed NEMA standards
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: To Specification
➤ Lites: To Specification
➤ Louvers: To Specification
➤ Acoustical Rating: 33 STC in operable (with Pemko S773,151,ADB434APKL, S44)
➤ Warranty: Standard two year. See limited warranty for details.
➤ Description Abreviations: S-1-3/8 = Standard 1-3/8” Thick PBC; S-20NL = Standard 1-3/4” Thick PBC,
Non Rated; S-20NP = Standard 1-3/4” Thick PBC, 20 Minute Neutral Pressure; ­S-20B = Standard 1-3/4”
Thick PBC, 20 Minute Category B; S-20A = Standard 1-3/4” Thick PBC, 20 Minute Category A
➤ Recommended Use: Residential and Light Commercial
*See fire door specifications section in catalogue for details on sizes, hardware and construction limitations.
All 20 minute doors have been tested in conformance to the following standards: ASTM-E-152,CSFM-43.7,
CAN 4-S104, NFPA-252, UBC-7-2-97, UL10C

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HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION
This bonded and sanded
particle board core
­construction features either
plastic laminate, or 2 ply
high ­density fiberboard
(HDF) backer wood ­veneers
with 1-3/8” matching
­hardwood or veneer edges
and wood rails perfect for
any architectural use.

Flush “Heavy Duty” Particleboard Core

➤ Specifications: 5 ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards of WDMA I.S.1-A; WI
­Section 12, AWI Section 1300 Custom Grade (A Grade Faces), AWI Section 1300 Premium Grade
(AA Grade Faces). All 20 minute doors have been tested in conformance to the following standards:
ASTM-E-152,CSFM-43.7, CAN 4-S104, NFPA-252, UBC-7-2-97, UL10C
➤ Lay Up Method: Bonded and Sand
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 4/0
Length - Depends on faces (See faces below for available length)
➤ Thickness: 1-3/8” and 1-3/4” ONLY
➤ Stiles: Paint Grade = FJ Hardwood, Raw Stain Grade = Matching Hardwood; Prefinished = FJ H ­ ardwood
with matching edge banding over; P-lam = FJ Hardwood with matching edge banding over;
CAT-A = Special CAT-A Stile with matching edge banding over
Width = 1-3/8” Minimum
➤ Rails: 1-3/8” Thickness = Wood, SCL 1-1/8” Minimum; 1-3/4” Thickness = Wood, SCL 1-1/8” Minimum
➤ Core: 34lb particleboard, ANSI A208.1 grade LD-2
➤ Fire Rating: 1-3/4” Thickness 20 Minute Rated*
➤ Faces: Primed MDO 2 Ply HDF Back, 10/0 Max length; Select Species Raw & Prefinished 2 Ply, 1/42”
Face, 10/0 Max length; Plastic Laminate 2 Ply, 1/50”Face, 10/0 Max length; All laminates meet or exceed
NEMA standards
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: To Specification
➤ Lites: To Specification
➤ Louvers: To Specification
➤ Acoustical Rating: 33 STC in operable (with Pemko S773,151,ADB434APKL, S44)
➤ Warranty: Limited Lifetime – see warranty for details
➤ Description Abreviations: HD-1-3/8 = Heavy Duty 1-3/8” Thick PBC; HD-20NL = Heavy Duty 1-3/4”
Thick PBC, Non Rated; HD-20NP = Heavy Duty 1-3/4”Thick PBC, 20 Minute Neutral Pressure; HD-20B =
Heavy Duty 1-3/4” Thick PBC, 20 Minute Category B;
HD-20A = Heavy Duty 1-3/4” Thick PBC, 20 Minute Category A
➤ Recommended Use: Architectural
*See fire door specifications section in catalogue for details on sizes, hardware and construction limitations.

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EXTRA HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION
Our Extra Heavy Duty
­Construction features
a bonded and sanded
­structural composite lumber
core with either plastic
­laminate, or 2 ply high
­density fiberboard (HDF)
backer wood veneers with
1-3/8” matching hardwood
stiles or veneer edges and
wood rails. Great for any
architectural or institutional
project.

Flush“Extra Heavy Duty” Structural Composite Lumber Core

➤ Specifications: 5 ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards of WDMA I.S.1-A;WI Section 12,
AWI Section 1300 Custom Grade (A Grade Faces), AWI Section 1300 Premium Grade (AA Grade Faces). All
20 minute doors have been tested in conformance to the following standards: ASTM-E-152,CSFM-43.7,
CAN 4-S104, NFPA-252, UBC-7-2-97, UL10C
➤ Lay Up Method: Bond and Sand
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 4/0; Length - Depends on faces (See faces below for available length)
➤ Thickness: 1-3/8” and 1-3/4” ONLY
➤ Stiles: Paint Grade = FJ Hardwood, Raw Stain Grade = Matching Hardwood; Prefinished = FJ Hardwood
with matching edge banding over; P-lam = FJ Hardwood with matching edge banding over; CAT-A =
Special CAT-A Stile with matching edge banding over
Width = 1-3/8” Minimum
➤ Rails: 1-3/8” Thickness = Wood, SCL 1-1/8” Minimum; 1-3/4” Thickness = Wood, SCL 1-1/8” Minimum
➤ Core: Structural Composite Lumber (Engineered), Grade LD-2
➤ Fire Rating: 1-3/4” Thickness 20 Minute Rated* 1-3/4” single swing 45-minute rated **
➤ Faces: Primed MDO 2 Ply HDF Back, 10/0 Max length; Select Species Raw & Prefinished 2 Ply, 1/42” Face,
10/0 Max length; Plastic Laminate 2 Ply, 1/50”Face, 10/0 Max length; All laminates meet or exceed NEMA
standards
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: To Specification
➤ Lites: To Specification
➤ Louvers: To Specification
➤ Acoustical Rating: 32 STC In Operable; 20 STC Opearble (No Seal); 29 STC Operable (With seal / Pemko
S773)
➤ Warranty: Limited Lifetime – see warranty for details
➤ Description Abreviations: EHD-1-3/8 = Extra Heavy Duty 1-3/8” Thick SCL; EHD-20NL = Extra Heavy
Duty 1-3/4” Thick SCL, Non Rated; EHD-20NP = Extra Heavy Duty 1-3/4” Thick SCL, 20 Minute Neutral
Pressure; EHD-20B = Extra Heavy Duty 1-3/4”Thick SCL, 20 Minute Category B; EHD-20A = Extra Heavy
Duty 1-3/4” Thick SCL, 20 Minute Category A; EDH-45 MP=Extra Heavey Duty 1-3/4” SCL, 45-minute
nuetral pressure **; EHD-45B=Extra Heavy Duty 1-3/4”thick SCL 45 minute Category B**; EHD-45A=Extra
Heavy Duty 1-3/4” thick SCL, 45-minute Category A**
➤ Recommended Use: Architectural, Institutional
*See fire door specifications section in catalogue for details on sizes, hardware and construction limitations.
** Single swing only on 45-minute fire rated, max size 3/0 x 8/0.

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MINERAL CORE CONSTRUCTION
Flush Mineral Core Construc-
tion is a bonded and sanded
gypsum core with ­either light
commercial veneers, plastic
laminate, or 2 ply high ­density
fiberboard (HDF) backer
wood veneers with laminated
composite stiles and rails.
­Filling any fire rated require-
ments on any architectural or
light commercial project.

Flush Mineral Core 45-60-90

➤ Specifications: 3 and 5 ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards of WDMA
I.S.1-A; WI Section 12, AWI Section 1300 Custom Grade (A Grade Faces), AWI Section 1300
Premium Grade (AA Grade Faces). All 20 minute doors have been tested in conformance to
the following standards: ASTM-E-152,CSFM-43.7, CAN 4-S104, NFPA-252, UBC-7-2-97, UL10C
➤ Lay Up Method: Bond and Sand
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 4/0
Length - Depends on faces (See faces below for available length)
➤ Thickness: 1-3/4” Only
➤ Stiles: Laminated Composite to wood (Georgia Pacific), Specific to rating*
Edge banding veneer or plastic when matching edges required
➤ Rails: Laminated Composite to wood (Georgia Pacific), Specific to rating*;Width = 1”­Minimum
➤ Core: Gypsum Mineral
➤ Fire Rating: 45-60-90 Minute Rated*
➤ Faces Light Commercial: Raw only RN Birch 2 Ply, MDF Back, 1/64” Face Veneer, 8/0 Max
length; Raw only PS Red Oak 2 Ply, MDF Back, 1/64” Face Veneer, 8/0 Max length; Raw MDF
Single Ply, 10/0 Max length (60 Min Max); Primed MDF Single Ply, 10/0 Max length (60 Min
Max); Embossed Primed MDF Single Ply, 8/0 Max length (60 Min Max); Embossed Prefinished
MDF (Legacy) Single Ply, 8/0 Max length (60 Min Max)
➤ Faces Architectural: Primed MDO 2 Ply HDF Back, 10/0 Max length; Select Species Raw &
Prefinished 2 Ply, 1/42” Face, 10/0 Max length; Plastic Laminate 2 Ply, 1/50” Face, 10/0 Max
length; All laminates meet or exceed NEMA standards
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: To Specification
➤ Lites: To Specification
➤ Louvers: To Specification
Maximum Sizes NP PP Cat-B PP Cat-A
➤ Temp Rise: 30 Minutes 250 Degrees maximum.
➤ Acoustical Rating: 30 STC operable (with seal Pemko S773)
Single Swing 4/0 X 10/0 4/0 X 9/0 4/0 X 9/0
➤ Warranty: Limited Lifetime – see warranty for details
2 Point Reg. Pair 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 9/0
➤ Description Abreviations: MC-45NP = Mineral Core 45 Minute, Neutral Pressure;
3 Point Reg. Pair 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 9/0
MC-45B = Mineral Core 45 Minute, Category B; MC-45A = Mineral Core 45 Minute,
4 Point Reg. Pair 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 9/0
Category A; MC-60NP = Mineral Core 60 Minute, Neutral Pressure; MC-60B = Mineral Core 60
2 & 4 Point Reg. CVR Pair 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 9/0 Minute, Category B; MC-60A = Mineral Core 60 Minute, Category A; MC-90NP = Mineral Core
2 Point DE Pair 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 8/0 8/0 X 8/0 90 Minute, Neutral Pressure; MC-90B = Mineral Core 90 Minute, Category B; MC-90A = Mineral
4 Point DE Pair 8/0 X 9/0 8/0 X 8/0 8/0 X 8/0 Core 90 Minute, Category A
2 & 4 Point DE CVR Pair N/A 8/0 X 8/0 8/0 X 8/0 ➤ Recommended Use: Architectural, Light Commercial
Door & Transom Single 4/0 X 10/0 4/0 X 9/0 4/0 X 9/0
*See fire door specifications section in catalogue for details on sizes, hardware and construction limitations.
Transom Panel 4/0 X 3/4 4/0 X 3/4 4/0 X 3/4
Dutch Door Single 4/0 X 8/0 N/A N/A
Dutch Door Pair N/A N/A N/A

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Wood Skin Technical Data

All Architectural wood skin species are ­manufactured under ­conformance
to the following industry standards. WDMA I.S. 1-A, W.I.C. Section 12,
A.W.I. 1300 “Premium” and “Custom” Grade. All Architectural wood skins
are 2 ply construction with 1/42” face ­veneer. All stocking skins used are
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Hardwood Doors
➤ UV Technology cured system that ­provides the
highest level of quality and durability.
➤ Eliminates the issues of a field finished door.
➤ Environmentally friendly with zero VOC
­emissions.
➤ LEED compliant with no added Urea
­Formaldehyde.
➤ Meets or exceeds AWI section 1500 and WDMA
I.S. 1-A specifications.
➤ Nine standard colors ­available.
➤ Supplied with 5-mil peelcoat protective film.

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 Rotary White Birch P/S Red Oak P/S White Maple P/S Cherry

Flush Doors

These photograph samples are not

­intended to be used for final color
­selection, they are ­merely a display
of c­ olors available. Please contact
­Doormerica for an ­actual face
veneer ­sample to determine your
final color ­selection.

Custom colors are available.

Minimums apply.

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HARDWOOD PREFINISH TECHNICAL DATA

The Ultra Violet (UV) coating system supplied by Doormerica is a full complete UV cured
system. This system is in direct compliance of A.W.I. Section 1500 “UV curable coating item
A #5610”. The performance number is 33, which compares to the very best of any coating
systems. The coating process is as follows:

1. Sand
2. 1st coat = UV filler
3. Sand
4. 2nd coat = UV filler
5. Buff
6. 3rd coat = UV Epoxy Acrylic Topcoat
7. Buff
8. 4th coat = UV Epoxy Acrylic Topcoat

The total dry film is 1.2-1.6 mils dry.

PREFINISH TOUCH UP INFORMATION

➤ Sherwin Williams Product
➤ Water White Conversion Varnish, Satin Sheen #V84
➤ Ken Var Catalist #V66V21
➤ Scuff sand prior to application

WATER-REPELLANT PRESERVATIVE NON-PRESSURE ­TREATMENT (WDMA I.S.4-2000)

The preservative treatment system supplied by Doormerica is in direct compliance with
WDMA I.S.4-2000 standards. The product is a “Waterbased Woodlife, 4:1 Concentrate.” This
system is a penetrating, paintable, water repellant preservative for wood. It is intended to
be used to treat wood to protect against decay fungi, surface mold and mildew, swelling,
­warping, and splitting.

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Prestained Doors

ColledgeGuard Prestained door skins are made from industrial grade HDF
board developed and finished in a variety of colors and grain ­variations.
These fully finished doors offer a deeper and bolder grain branding process
for a unique and superior upscale appearance. Built with ­traditional solid core
construction components ColledgeGuard Prestained Doors can be adapted
to many popular applications.

Perfect for light commercial applications where a prefinished surface

is ­desirable. ­ColledgeGuard Prestained Doors have a color coordinated ­
pre-painted wood edge and are available in a ­variety of fire ratings.
Doors supplied with removable 5-mil peelcoat protective film.
Made from e ­ nvironmentally friendly materials that are CARB II compliant
as well as ­recognized by FSC, SCS that can help with LEED credits for
MR4 Recycled Content.

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Fusion Maple

Wild Cherry

Mariposa Walnut
Corresponding
Door Edge
Paint Colors

VG Fir

Auburn Oak

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STC CONSTRUCTION
Flush “Sound Retardant Doors”
➤ Specifications: 3 & 5 Ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards of WDMA I.S.1-AWI Section
12, AWI Section 1300 Custom Grade( A Grade faces), AWI Section 1300 Premium Grade (AA Grade Faces).
➤ Lay Up Method: Bond and Sand
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 4/0; Length - 8/0
➤ Stiles: Paint Grade = FJ Hardwood, Raw Stain Grade = Matching Hardwood, Prefinished = SCL with
Sound
matching edge banding over P-lam = SCL with matching edge banding over Width = 1-3/8” Minimum. Transmission
➤ Rails: 1-3/4” Thickness = Wood, SCL 1-1/8” Minimum
➤ Core: STC 42: RIGICOREGP, STC 45: RIGICOREEX
Class
➤ Fire Rating: N/A (STC Ratings)
➤ Faces: Primed MDO 2 Ply HDF Back, Select Species Raw & Prefinished 2 Ply, 1/42” Face, Plastic Laminate
2 Ply, 1/50” Face, . All laminates meet or exceed NEMA standards.
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only. Sound transmission is the
➤ Machining: To Specification movement of sound through
➤ Lites: STC 39 Max Lite kit 22x36 - See below for kit and glass details a medium. Preventing the
➤ Louvers: N/A transfer of sound through
➤ Acoustical Rating: 39 STC Operable (With Seals and Lite Kit Listed Below), 42 STC Operable (With Zero
Components Listed Below), 45 STC Opearble (With Zero Components Listed Below) door openings involves both
➤ Warranty: Lifetime. See limited warranty for details. specialized door construc-
➤ STC Opening Components: STC 39: Includes Pemko S773, 151 Threshold; ADB 434APKL Door Bottom; tion as well as controlling
S44 Door Seal; LoPro BB1; 1” Laminated IGU, STC 42: Includes Zero International 475 Gasket; 119WB gaps and tolerances around
Cushion Spring; 566A threshold. STC 45: Includes Zero International 475 Gasket; 119WB Cushion Spring;
566A threshold. a door. These require special
➤ Recommended Use: Architectural, Institutional products and techniques. The
*See fire door specifications section in catalogue for details on sizes, hardware and construction limitations.
higher the STC value the bet-
ter the performance.

Sound
Transmission
Ratings up to
STC45

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HOLLOW CORE CONSTRUCTION
Flush Hollow Core
➤ Specifications: 3 and 5 ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards
of WDMA I.S.1.
➤ Lay Up Method: Loose
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 4/0. Length depends on face (See faces below for
available length)
➤ Thickness: 1-3/8” and 1-3/4” ONLY
➤ Stiles: MDF available on MDF type skins, Only 1-3/8”Thickness & 6/8 Length; Softwood available on all
skin types 1-3/8” and 1-3/4” Thickness; Width = 1” Nominal, 13/16” Minimum after prefit size.
➤ Rails: 1-3/8” Thickness = MDF, 1-5/8” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut
1-3/4” Thickness = MDF, 2-1/4” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut
➤ Core: Cellular Honeycomb with 5” Hexagonal cells.
➤ Lock Blocks: Double 3” x 20” Particleboard (28lb) as standard.
➤ Faces: Lauan (Okoume) - Raw, 8/0 Maximum; RN Birch - Raw, 2 ply, 1/64” Face veneer thickness, 8/0
Maximum; PS Red Oak - Raw, 2 ply, 1/64” face veneer thickness, 8/0 Maximum; MDF - Primed and Raw,
Single Ply, 10/0 Maximum; Embossed MDF - Primed and Prefinished, Single Ply, 8/0 Maximum.
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: To Specification
➤ Lites: To specification. Blocking only upon request.
➤ Louvers: To specification. Blocking only upon request.
➤ Acoustical Rating: N/A
➤ Warranty: Standard two year. See limited warranty for details.
*No warranty for Telegraphing*
➤ Description Abbreviations: (FP-1-3/8) = 1-3/8”Thick, MDF Stiles; (FJ-1-3/8) = 1-3/8”Thick, FJ Softwood
Stiles; (SWE-1-3/8) = 1-3/8” Thick, Clear Softwood Stiles; (FJ-1-3/4) = 1-3/4” Thick, FJ Softwood Stiles;
(SWE-1-3/4) = 1-3/4” Thick, Clear Softwood Stiles
➤ Recommended Use: Residential and Light Commercial

LITES
Wood Lite Beading Non-Rated and 20 Minute
Use For use with 20 min. fire doors and non-rated 1-3/4” thick doors only.
For more details see catalog. W-7 Lip Molding and W-9 Flush Molding.
Species Available Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Red Oak, Walnut and White Oak. For
more details see catalog.
Sizes Various sizes available in full-inch increments up to maximum area/
size listed below. For more details see catalog.
Listed ITS-WH listed. For more details see catalog.
Glass Size Glass should be cut 1/16” less in length and width than wood beaded
lite size ordered . For more details see catalog.
Maximum Cutout 1296 sq. inches. Maximums: 30” width, 54” height. For more details see
catalog.
Maximum Visible Glass Size 1238 sq. inches. For more details see catalog.
Parts List (1) one instruction sheet.
(8) eight prefit wood beads with nails prefitted into the opening.
(1) one piece of 1/4” fire rated glass per NFPA 80 labeled
for Fire Protection Rating.
Note: Glass should be cut 1/16” less in length and width than the lite
opening size and measure 1/4” in thickness.
For more details see catalog.

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HOLLOW CORE CONSTRUCTION
Molded Panel Hollow Core
➤ Specifications: 3 Ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards of WDMA I.S.1.
➤ Lay Up Method: Loose
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 3/0; Length - 8/0 *Certain styles only*
➤ Thickness: 1-3/8” and 1-3/4” ONLY
➤ Stiles: MDF on only 1-3/8”Thickness & 6/8 Length; FJ Softwood option on 1-3/8” and 1-3/4”Thickness,
to 8/0 length; Width = 1” Nominal, 13/16” Minimum after prefit size.
➤ Rails: 1-3/8” Thickness = MDF, 1-5/8” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut
1-3/4” Thickness = MDF, 2-1/4” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut
2” Nominal Bottom rail available on 1-3/8 Thickness (DBR)
➤ Core: Cellular Honeycomb build up pads.
➤ Lock Blocks: Double 3” x 10” Particleboard (28lb) as standard.
➤ Faces: Primed MDF Molded Panel, Single ply
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: To Specification
➤ Lites: N/A
➤ Louvers: N/A
➤ Acoustical Rating: N/A
➤ Warranty: Standard two year. See limited warranty for details.
*No warranty for Telegraphing*
➤ Description Abbreviations: (FP-1-3/8) = 1-3/8”Thick, MDF Stiles; (FJ-1-3/8) = 1-3/8”Thick, FJ Softwood
Stiles; (FJ-1-3/4) = 1-3/4” Thick, FJ Softwood Stiles
➤ Recommended Use: Residential and Light Commercial
*See molded skin selection guide for all panel elevation designs.

PARTICLEBOARD CORE CONSTRUCTION

Molded Panel “Economy” Particleboard Core
➤ Specifications: 3 Ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards of WDMA I.S.1.
➤ Lay Up Method: Loose
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 3/0
Length - 8/0 *Certain styles only*
➤ Thickness: 1-3/8” and 1-3/4” ONLY
➤ Stiles: FJ Softwood; Width = 1” Nominal, 13/16” Minimum after prefit size.
➤ Rails: 1-3/8” Thickness = MDF, 1-5/8” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut
1-3/4” Thickness = MDF, 2-1/4” Nominal, 1” Minimum after undercut
➤ Core: 28-30lb Particleboard, ANSI A208.1 Grade LD-1, Profiled
➤ Fire Rating: 1-3/4” Thickness 20 Minute Rated**
➤ Faces: Primed MDF Molded Panel, Single ply
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: To Specification
➤ Lites: N/A
➤ Louvers: N/A
➤ Acoustical Rating: 33 STC In Operable
➤ Warranty: Standard two year. See limited warranty for details.
➤ Description Abbreviations: E-1-3/8 = 1-3/8” Thick PBC Molded Panel
E-20NL = 1-3/4” Thick PBC Molded Panel ( Non-rated)
E-20NP = 1-3/4” Thick PBC Molded Panel, 20 Minute Neutral Pressure
E-20B = 1-3/4” Thick PBC Molded Panel, 20 Minute Category B
E-20A = 1-3/4” Thick PBC Molded Panel, 20 Minute Category A
➤ Recommended Use: Residential and Light Commercial
* See molded skin selection guide for all panel elevation designs.
**See fire door specifications section in catalogue for details on sizes, hardware and construction limitations.

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MINERAL CORE CONSTRUCTION

Molded Panel Mineral Core

➤ Specifications: 3 Ply construction. Meets or exceeds industry standards of WDMA I.S.1; Testing
­Standards ASTM-E-152, CSFM 43.7; CAN4-S104, NFPA-252, UBC-7-2-97, UL10C
➤ Lay Up Method: Bond and Sand
➤ Maximum Sizes: Width - 3/0
Length - 7/0
➤ Thickness: 1-3/4” ONLY
➤ Stiles: Laminated Composite to wood (Georgia Pacific), Specific to rating*
➤ Rails: Laminated Composite to wood (Georgia Pacific), Specific to rating*
Width = 1” Minimum
➤ Core: Gypsum Mineral
➤ Fire Rating: 45-60 Minute Rated*
➤ Faces: Primed Molded Panel Single Ply
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: To Specification
➤ Lites: N/A
➤ Louvers: N/A
➤ Temp Rise: 30 Minutes 250 Degrees maximum.
➤ Acoustical Rating: 20 STC Opearble (No Seal), 29 STC Operable (With seal / Pemko S773)
➤ Warranty: Standard Two year. See limited warranty for details.
➤ Description Abbreviations: MC-45NP = Mineral Core 45 Minute, Neutral Pressure; MC-45B = Mineral
Core 45 Minute, Category B; MC-45A = Mineral Core 45 Minute, Category A
MC-60NP = Mineral Core 60 Minute, Neutral Pressure; MC-60B = Mineral Core 60 Minute, Category B;
MC-60A = Mineral Core 60 Minute, Category A
➤ Recommended Use: Light Commercial
*See fire door specifications section in catalogue for details on sizes, hardware and construction limitations.

Maximum Sizes NP PP Cat-B PP Cat-A

Single Swing 3/0 X 7/0 3/0 X 7/0 3/0 X 7/0
3 Point Reg. Pair 6/0 X 7/0 6/0 X 7/0 6/0 X 7/0
4 Point Reg. Pair 6/0 X 7/0 6/0 X 7/0 6/0 X 7/0

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TEXTURED SURFACE PANEL DESIGNS

Ovolo Sticking Profile

AV-33 • Avalon BOS-66 • Bostonian COL-66 • Colonial

Cove & Bead Textured Cove & Bead Textured Ovolo Textured

Cove & Bead Sticking Profile

Beaded Sticking Profile

PROV-48 • Provincial STAN-44 CAM-22 • Camden

*Consult factory for design availability. Ovolo Textured Ovolo Textured Cove & Bead Textured

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SMOOTH SURFACE PANEL DESIGNS

Ovolo Sticking Profile

PRIN-22 • Princeton CBG-22 • Cambridge CON-22 • Continental

Cove & Bead Sticking Ovolo Sticking Ovolo Sticking

Cove & Bead Sticking Profile

Beaded Sticking Profile

SF-22 • SanteFe AR-66 • Arlington ATH-44 • Atherton

Ovolo Sticking Beaded Sticking Ovolo Sticking *Consult factory for design availability.

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 Bifolding Doors
Bifolding Doors
➤ Specifications: Bifolding doors are available in the following door types.
­Hollow Core Flush, Hollow Core Molded Panel, Molded Panel Economy
Particleboard Core, Flush Economy ­Particleboard Core, Flush Standard
­Particleboard Core
➤ Maximum Sizes: See Specific Door Type.
➤ Thickness: See Specific Door Type.
➤ Stiles: See Specific Door Type.
➤ Rails: 1-5/8” Wood on 1-3/8” Thickness; 2-1/4” Wood on 1-3/4” Thickness.
➤ Core: See Specific Door Type.
➤ Lock Blocks: See Specific Door Type.
➤ Faces: See Specific Door Type.
➤ Adhesive: Type-1 PVA, Interior installation only.
➤ Machining: N/A
➤ Lites: N/A
➤ Louvers: N/A
➤ Acoustical Rating: N/A
➤ Warranty: Standard two year. See limited warranty for details.
( See Specific Door Type)
➤ Description Abbreviations: See Specific Door Type.
➤ Recommended Use: Residential and Light Commercial
➤ Standard Duty Hardware: Hinges - Edge Mount window hinge;
Standard Duty Track & Hardware.
➤ Heavy Duty Hardware: Hinges - Full mortise 3.5” square corner;
Heavy Duty Track & Hardware.

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 Natural,
One pillar of a sustainable strategy is the
Sustainable,
­selection of proper building materials.
Sustainable materials such as MDF (medium d ­ ensity
­fiberboard) are a good environmental choice. The base
Responsible.
­material of all Doormerica products is MDF, made
from the b
­ yproducts of the lumber industry.

We applaud projects designed for sustainability and ­

welcome a chance to contribute. Please send your ­project
specifics and available credits to Doormerica group at
­www.doormerica.com or call (888) 454-2888.

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Green Building Rating System was originally developed
by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to provide a
­recognized standard for the construction industry to assess
the ­environmental sustainability of building designs.

Doormerica is committed to engineering our manufacturing

­processes so that we may assist our customers in achieving
their LEED certification rating.

Doormerica is focused on being a good global partner

in ­environmental stewardship. All Doormerica products
are certified by a n
­ ationally r­ ecognized third party
certification service. Please contact us or visit
www.doormerica.com for further information.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty applies only to the ABS Manufacturing doors described. Should 5. Doors should always be handled with clean hands or while wearing clean
any doors manufactured by ABS Manufacturing fail to conform to this written gloves.
warranty, ABS Manufacturing will, at our option, either 6. Doors should be lifted and carried when being moved, not dragged across
1. Replace the doors to the distributor or the person making the warranty one another.
claim. The doors will only be replaced in the exact same manner in which
the doors were originally sold. Finishing Instructions: (WDMA I.S.1-A)
2. Repair the doors. 1. Wood is a hygroscopic and dimensionally influenced by changes in
3. Refund the original purchase price paid to ABS Manufacturing for the moisture content caused by changes within its surrounding environment.
doors. In no claim situation will ABS Manufacturing pay for ANY labor and To assure uniform moisture exposure and dimensional control all surfaces
materials for the finishing or installation of the replacement doors, or any must be finished equally.
other costs associated to the replacement of the doors. 2. Doors may not be ready for finishing when initially received. Before finish-
See claims procedure form for exact details on any claim situation. ing, remove all handling marks, raised grain, scuffs, burnishes and other
­un-desirable blemishes by block sanding all surfaces in a horizontal posi-
Warranty Periods: tion with sandpaper. To avoid cross grain scratches, sand with the grain.
Flush Hollow Core 2 Years 3. Certain species of wood, particularly oak, contain chemicals which react
Molded Panel Hollow Core 2 Years unfavorably with foreign materials in the finishing system. Eliminate the
Bifold Doors 2 Years use of steel wool on bare wood, rusty containers or any other contaminate
Flush Economy Particleboard Core 2 Years in the finishing system.
Molded Economy Particleboard Core 2 Years 4. A thin coat of sanding sealer must be applied prior to sanding to promote
Flush Standard Particleboard Core 2 Years a uniform appearance and avoid sharp contrasts in color or a blotchy
Flush Heavy Duty Particleboard Core Life ­appearance.
Flush Extra Heavy Duty SCL Core Life 5. All exposed surfaces must be sealed including top and bottom rails. Cut
Flush Mineral Core Life outs for hardware in doors must be sealed prior to installation of hardware.
Molded Mineral Core 2 Years 6. Dark colored finishes should be avoided on all surfaces if the door is
exposed to direct sunlight, in order to reduce the chance of warping or
Tolerances: veneer checking.
1. Size Tolerance: 7. Oil based sealers or prime coats provide the best base coat for finishing. If
a. Thickness + or - 1/16” a water-based primer is used it should be an exterior grade product. Note:
b. Width + or - 1/16” Water based coatings on un-finished wood may cause veneer splits, high-
c. Height + or - 1/16” light joints and raise wood grain and therefor should be avoided. If a water
d. Hardware preparation + or - 1/32” based primer is desired, please contact the finishing supplier regarding the
2. Squareness Tolerance: correct application and use of these products.
a. Diagonal measurement will not exceed 1/8” 8. Be sure that the door surface being finished is satisfactory in both smooth-
3. Telegraphing Tolerance: ness and color after each coat. Allow adequate drying time between coats.
Hollow Core No Warranty Desired results are best achieved by following the finish manufacturer’s
Economy 2/100th in 3” span recommendations. Do not finish the doors until a sample of the finish has
Standard 2/100th in 3” span been approved in writing.
Heavy Duty 1/100th in 3” span 9. On factory primed hardboard faced doors and molded faced doors a
Extra Heavy Duty 1/100th in 3” span water-based all acrylic latex finish is most compatible with the primers
Mineral Core 1/100th in 3” span used and is recommended. Always obtain and follow paint manufactures
4. Warp Tolerance: recommendations. Never attempt to paint hardboard or molded faced
Warp will be measured with a straight edge along the concaved face of the doors in moist cold conditions for water-based paints will not dry quick
door. If the measurement is 1/4” or less the door will not be considered as enough and penetrate into the door skins and cause lineal expansion or
defective. Top doors in stacks will have a tendency to pull upward due to other irregularity.
some moisture loss. This is a very common occurrence especially in hot dry
climates. To correct this warpage re-stack the doors in the opposite direc- Installation: (WDMA I.S.1-A)
tion and the doors will straighten out. Any door warped due to improper 1. The utility or structural strength of the doors must not be impaired in
storage or handling will not be warranted. fitting to the opening, in applying hardware, in preparing for lites, louvers,
plant-ons or other detailing.
Storage & Handling (WDMA I.S.1-A) 2. Use two hinges for solid core doors up to 60” in height, three hinges for
1. Store doors flat on a level surface in a dry, well ventilated building. Doors doors up to 90” in height and an additional hinge for every additional 30”
should be kept at least 3-1/2” off the floor and should have protective of door height or portion thereof. Interior hollow core doors weighing less
coverings under the bottom door and over the top. Covering should than 50 pounds and not over 7/6 in height may be hung on two hinges.
­protect doors from dirt, water and abuse but allow air circulation under Use heavy weight hinges on doors over 175 pounds. All molded panel
and around the stack. Avoid exposure to any sunlight or artificial light. doors are recommended to have three hinges to 7/0 in height.]
2. Certain species (e.g., Cherry, Mahogany, Walnut, Teak) are more susceptible 3. Clearances between door edges and door frame should be a minimum of
to discoloration if exposed to either sunlight or some forms of artificial 1/16” on hinge edge. For latch edge and top rail the clearance should be
light. To protect doors from light damage after delivery, opaque plastic 1/8”.
wrapping is recommended. 4. All hardware locations, preparations for hardware and methods of hard-
3. Do not subject interior doors to extremes of heat and or humidity. ware attachment must be appropriate for the specific door construction.
­Prolonged exposure may cause damage. Buildings where humidity Templates for specific hardware preparation are available from hardware
and temperature are controlled provide the best storage facilities. manufacturers or their distributors.
­(Recommended conditions 30% - 50% RH and 50 to 90 degrees F.) 5. When lite or louver cutouts are made for exterior doors they must be
4. Do not install doors in buildings that have wet plaster or cement. Do not protected in order to prevent water from entering the door core. Metal
store doors in buildings with excessive moisture content. HVAC should be flashing on cut outs is recommended.
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6. Pilot holes must be drilled for all screws that act as hardware attachments. All doors manufactured by ABS Manufacturing are warranted to be free from
Threaded to the head screws, are preferable for fastening hardware to non defects in materials and workmanship. Although our stringent quality control
rated doors and are required on fire rated doors. system and our utilization of modern packaging and shipping methods assure
7. In fitting for height, do not trim top or bottom edge by more than 3/4” that virtually all doors arrive at their destination in perfect condition, occasionally
­unless accommodated by additional blocking. Do not trim top edge of a problem does occur. To comply with the terms of our sales agreement, and to
fire doors. assure the most e­ xpedient resolution of any problem, the following steps
8. Doors and door frames must be installed plumb, square and level. must be followed.
9. For installation of any rated fire door see “Fire Door Installation Requirements.”
Transportation related damage:
Cleaning and touch up: (WDMA I.S.1-A) ABS Manufacturing does not guarantee safe delivery of goods. Our responsibility
1. Inspect all doors prior to hanging them on the job. Repair noticeable marks ceases with issuance of the bill of lading showing
or defects that may have occurred from improper storage and handling. delivery in good order to the transportation company. All claims for shortages,
2. Field touchup shall include the filling of exposed nail or screw holes, loss, delay or damage from any cause must be filed by the consignee upon
re-finishing raw surfaces resulting from job fitting, repair of job inflicted the transportation company.
scratches and mars, and final cleaning of finished surfaces. Field repairs and
touch ups are the responsibility of the installing contractor. Notice Requirement:
3. When cleaning door surfaces, use a non-abrasive commercial cleaner Since ABS Manufacturing Can not control the handling or exposure of doors
designed for cleaning wood door or paneling surfaces, that do not leave following receipt, a specific duty of inspection is imposed upon the purchaser as
a film residue that would build up or effect the surface gloss of the door a condition precedent to any claim. Such inspection must be made upon receipt
finish. of goods. Should a manufacturing defect be discovered, a written notice of the
claim must be received by ABS Manufacturing within 15 days of receipt of the
Adjustment and Maintenance: (WDMA I.S.1-A) goods or, in the event of a latent defect, from the date that such defect was, or
1. Review with the owner/owners representative how to periodically inspect should have been discovered. It will be the responsibility of ABS M­ anufacturing
all doors for wear, damage and natural deterioration. to determine the most efficient method to remedy such defect. Any repairs
2. Review with the owner/owners representative how to periodically inspect authorized or performed by any party, other than ABS Manufacturing are not
and adjust all hardware to insure that it continues to function as it was covered by our sales agreement and are not the financial responsibility of ABS
originally intended. Manufacturing. No claim will be honored unless the proper notification, as
outlined above, has been received.
Limitations and Exclusions: *This warranty will not cover any of
the following* Information Requirement:
1. Exterior doors. The written claim notice must include:
2. Doors stained or painted with dark colors for warpage and telegraphing 1. Invoice number
3. The performance of surface mounted hardware, or doors ordered without 2. Date of purchase
adequate blocking for hardware. 3. Purchase order number
4. The natural variations in color, texture or grain in wood faced doors. 4. All pertinent information on the original order
5. Warpage when two different types of faces are used on each side of the 5. Detailed explanation of defect.
door.
6. The appearance of a high sheen finish on painted, stained, or plastic Inspection Requirement:
­laminate faced doors. Doors that are pre-machined at our factory should be checked against the frame,
7. When any lite or louver cut out is closer than 5” inches to any edge of the in which they are to be installed, for correct hinge
door or hardware prep. placement and lock location. All other hardware preparation should be checked
8. Warpage on doors greater than 8/0 in height. with the physical hardware to assure that the machining is correct prior to any
9. Doors which are over 7/0 in height, or wider than 3/0 hung with three or ­installation. Doors that are pre-finished should be checked against approved
fewer hinges. finish sample prior to any installation.
10. The appearance of field finished or painted doors. Once a door is finished Installation of any pre-machined or pre-finished door shall constitute
this constitutes acceptance of the product. ­acceptance.
11. If the door has been altered or machined in any way when a defect was
present prior to machining.
12. Doors left un-finished at the job site and doors which are not sealed and WARNING - Field Finished or Painted Doors
All doors that are to be field finished or painted must be checked thoroughly.
painted on all six sides for more than 15 days.
It is the responsibility of the finisher to prepare the doors by either hand ­
13. Natural color variations in prefinished wood doors.
sanding or power sanding each door to remove all handling marks. Sand paper
14. Workmanship that is not performed by ABS Manufacturing.
grit and ­duration of preparation time depends on the finish that is required.
15. Telegraphing when internal blocking is used.
If ­problems occur the finishing process must stop and ABS Manufacturing must
16. Unauthorized work performed on any door. Any repairs needed must be
be ­contacted.
notified to ABS Manufacturing and a reasonable solution will be deter-
Finishing or painting of any doors shall constitute acceptance. And at
mined only by ABS Manufacturing.
no time will finishing or painting expenses be the responsibility of ABS
­Manufacturing when a problem was present prior to.
This warranty represents the maximum liability for all doors manufactured
by ABS Manufacturing. No other warranty, expressed or implied will serve the
­purpose of this warranty. No dealer has authority to modify this limited w
­ arranty
in any way. In no situation shall ABS Manufacturing be held responsible for
indirect damages.

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DAS-413