INTAKE DOORS

PERFECTION

Offering five types of doors in ten sizes, Western Chutes® defines perfection in our intake door designs. All of our doors bear a UL 1-1/2 hour 250º “B” label for installation into both masonry and drywall applications. Our 1" pan type doors are fabricated of type 302/304 Stainless Steel and use our silent hydraulic closure system ensuring a slow closing positive latching action eliminating noise and injuries. Door closures are located out of the flow of material to ensure a long life. All door frames are fabricated of steel angle which is fully welded and prime painted. Mounting flanges are made with elongated holes providing plenty of field adjustment. Doors include Stainless Steel trim embossed “RUBBISH” or “SOILED LINEN” and are available with standard or master keyed locks and electrical interlocks. All doors have replaceable door panels, latches and closures ensuring the lowest possible maintenance costs.

Bottom Hinged Hand Operated Door
The Bottom Hinged Hand Operated Door is used on most chutes handling loose rubbish or linen. The door opens a full 51º to provide a convenient slide hopper opening with side checks to reduce spillage. “V” backed intakes can be furnished to restrict the size of material loaded into the chute, eliminating long oversize objects from clogging offsets or jamming the discharge. Rubber baffles are also available to reduce back draft and protect users from debris. Foot pedal operation may be specified for applications where you want to keep both hands free. Available in sizes: 12"w x 15"h, 15"w x 18"h, 18"w x 18"h, 21"w x 18"h, 24"w x 24"h. In service for over 40 years, this door design has set the standard to which all others aspire.

Side Hinged Hand Operated Door
The Side Hinged Hand Operated Door is used on most chutes handling rubbish from kitchen compactors and bagged linen or other bulky items. This door can be opened a full 180º to handle even the largest bags and bundles. When opened completely the clear opening is equal to the door’s nominal size. Doors are available with left or right side hinging as well as top hinged rubber baffles to reduce back draft and protect users from debris. Available in sizes 12"w x 12"h, 15"w x 15"h, 15"w x 18"h, 18"w x 18"h, 21"w x 21"h, 24"h x 24"w.

Rubbish Chute Specifications
Furnish where shown on plans 24" diameter rubbish chute as manufactured by Western Chutes® and specified below.

Chute Material:
The chute shall be fabricated of #16 Gauge Satin Coat Galvanized steel.

Intake Doors:
15"w x 18"h stainless steel faced, through pivot shaft, self closing, positive latching, bottom hinged, ADA compliant operated doors bearing 11/2 hour UL B label with removable stainless steel door trim having RUBBISH in embossed letters.

Discharge Door:
Type AC 1-1/2 hour UL B labeled horizontal discharge door with 165º fusible link hold open. Non-rated doors are not acceptable.

Floor Support Frames:
Support chute at each floor penetration with a fully welded support system fabricated of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" angle and 1-1/2" x 3/16" bar stock with pre-punched anchor holes as required by building conditions.

Fire Sprinklers & Wash Out:
Provide 1/2"IPS 155º fire sprinklers at alternate floors as required by code. Include a 3/4"IPS wash down head just above the top intake.

Venting:
Extend chute full diameter (24") to 4'-0" above roof with integral flashing and terminate with vented hinged cap for cleaning and accessibility.

Soiled Linen Chute Specifications
Furnish where shown on plans 24" diameter soiled linen chute as manufactured by Western Chutes® and specified below.

Chute Material:
The chute shall be fabricated of #16 Gauge Satin Coat Galvanized steel.

Intake Doors:
21"w x 21"h stainless steel faced, through pivot shaft, self closing, positive latching, side hinged, ADA compliant operated doors bearing 1-1/2 hour UL label with removable stainless steel door trim having SOILED LINEN in embossed letters.

Discharge Door:
Type "H" 24" x 30" top hinged 1-1/2 hour UL B labeled vertical discharge door with 165º fusible link counterbalance hold open. Impact area to be reinforced with #12 gauge impact plate. Hopper to have 2" drain flange and angle iron four posted structural support frame.

Floor Support Frames:
Support chute at each floor penetration with a fully welded support system fabricated of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" angle and 1-1/2" x 3/16" bar stock with pre-punched anchor holes as required by building conditions.

Fire Sprinklers & Wash Out:
Provide 1/2"IPS 155º fire sprinklers at alternate floors as required by code. Include a 3/4"IPS wash down head just above the top intake.

Venting:
Extend chute full diameter (24") to 4'-0" above roof with integral flashing and terminate with vented hinged cap for cleaning and accessibility.