Frame install kit anchor guide chart showing compatible anchoring options for drywall and masonry, with a parts list and checkmarks indicating use for each scenario—ideal for fiberglass frame kits to ensure easier installation and efficiency.

Special-Lite AF Series Frame Installation Kit: What’s Included and Why It Matters

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Key Takeaways

  • The AF Series Frame Installation Kit simplifies the installation of commercial fiberglass doors and frames, ensuring optimal performance.
  • This all-in-one kit supports multiple anchoring conditions and helps maintain consistency across projects.
  • The kit can be ordered with the Estimate/Order Form on the Special-Lite website.
  • Designed for performance, the kit meets hurricane-rated door assembly standards and comes with detailed installation instructions.

When it comes to installing commercial fiberglass doors and frames, having the right hardware can make all the difference. The Special-Lite AF Series Frame Installation Kit was designed to simplify installation and help ensure optimal performance all in one convenient package.

What Is the AF Series Frame Installation Kit?

The standardized AF Series Frame Installation Kit is an optional, all-in-one solution that supports multiple anchoring conditions (excluding new concrete block installations). It helps ensure consistency across projects and meets the performance requirements of our hurricane-rated fiberglass door and frame systems.

With a single kit, installers can reduce guesswork, save time on sourcing materials, and ensure compatibility with Special-Lite commercial door systems.

How do you get one?

Simply check the box on our Estimate/Order Form and tell us how many you need.

What’s Included in the Installation Kit?

Each kit comes fully equipped with high-quality stainless steel components and installation essentials:

  • EZ Shims
  • 4″ Tapcon (Crete-Flex) T-25 Torx Head Stainless Steel Anchors
  • 6″ Tapcon (Crete-Flex) T-25 Torx Head Stainless Steel Anchors
  • #8 x 1-3/4″ Stainless Steel Flat Head Screws
  • 3-1/4″ Hex Washer Head Stainless Steel Anchors
  • Black Anchor Plugs
  • #10 x 3/4″ Stainless Steel Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws

These components are selected to provide durability, corrosion resistance, and reliable anchoring across a range of installation conditions.

Designed for Performance and Compliance

The AF Series Frame Installation Kit is engineered to support hurricane-rated door and frame assemblies, giving installers added confidence that the system meets demanding performance standards.

Additionally, the detailed chart below is included in our AF Series Installation Instructions, making it easy to match components to specific jobsite conditions.

 Simplify Your Next Installation

Whether you’re working on a commercial project in a coastal installation or elsewhere that requires high-performance, the Special-Lite AF Series Frame Installation Kit is a smart addition to any Special-Lite fiberglass door and frame installation. View of all our installation resources on this page.

Frame Install Kit Anchor Guide

DRYWALL ANCHORING
MASONRY ANCHORING
Existing Opening
New Construction
Existing Opening
New Construction
Parts
Wrap - Wood Studs (KD Only)
Punch & Dimple Wrap - Wood or Metal Studs (KD Only)
Jamb Anchor Tuck ‐ Metal Studs
Punch and 
Dimple Tuck ‐ Wood or Metal Studs*
Standard Anchor ‐ Existing Masonry*
Concealed Anchor ‐ Existing Masonry
T‐Straps with Sill Anchor Block ‐ New Concrete Block
EZ Shims
Frame Install Kit is optional for shims and tapcons.

T-Straps will be provided per opening.
4" Tapcon (Crete-Flex) #3 Phil Head S.S. Anchors
6" Tapcon (Crete-Flex) #3 Phil Head S.S. Anchors
#8 x 1-3/4" S.S. Flat Head Screws





3-1/4" Hex Wash Head S.S. Anchors





Anchor Plugs (Color Black)





#10 x 3/4" SS Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws




*Applicable to AF-FR
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