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Doors. Active cargo doors shall be gasketed by means of extruded,
8.3.4
non-ferrous weatherstrips housing sponge rubber seals. One door to each
exterior side wall of each compartment shall be motor operated. The other
doors shall be chain hoist operated, from the inside only, with provision for
future motor operation. Active cargo doors at end walls shall be similarly
gasketed and chain hoist operated.
Personnel Doors. Provide two S-foot (915 mm) by 6-foot 8-inch
8.3.4.1
(2030 mm) personnel doors, hinged and gasketed, located near motor operated
doors.
8.3.4.2
Fire Doors. Fire doors between dehumidified and nondehumidified
areas shall be gasketed and made as airtight as possible.
8.4
Conversion of Existing Structures to Dehumidified Storage. Apply
requirements for new construction to existing walls and roofs. To convert
structures, accomplish the following:
8.4.1
Ventilators.
Remove roof ventilators.
Cover openings and patch
roofing.
Seal all louvered openings and windows in walls.
8.4.2
Openings.
8.4.3
New Doors. Ensure that all new doors (required to replace existing
doors) conform to new construction requirements.
Active Doors. Existing cargo doors that are to remain active shall
8.4.4
be gasketed and shall otherwise conform to requirements for new construction.
Provide sliding doors with CAM action hangars to allow them to be drawn up
tight against gaskets when closed.
8.4.5
Deactivate and seal excess cargo doors.
Excess Doors.
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