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SECTION 08 41 13 - ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Exterior and interior manual-swing entrance doors and door-frame units.
2. Exterior bi-fold doors and door-frame units.
B. Related Sections
1. Division 08 Section "Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls" for curtain-wall systems that
mechanically retain glazing on four sides.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines: U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance
Board's "Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility
Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities."
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. General Performance: Aluminum-framed systems shall withstand the effects of the following
performance requirements without exceeding performance criteria or failure due to defective
manufacture, fabrication, installation, or other defects in construction:
1. Movements of supporting structure indicated on Drawings including, but not limited to,
story drift and deflection from uniformly distributed and concentrated live loads.
2. Dimensional tolerances of building frame and other adjacent construction.
3. Failure includes the following:
a. Deflection exceeding specified limits.
b. Thermal stresses transferring to building structure.
c. Framing members transferring stresses, including those caused by thermal and
structural movements to glazing.
d. Glazing-to-glazing contact.
e. Noise or vibration created by wind and by thermal and structural movements.
f. Loosening or weakening of fasteners, attachments, and other components.
g. Sealant failure.
h. Failure of operating units.
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B. Delegated Design: Design aluminum-framed systems, including comprehensive engineering
analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design
criteria indicated.
C. Structural Loads:
1. Wind Loads:
a. Basic Wind Speed: 90 mph.
b. Importance Factor: 1.00.
c. Exposure Category: C.
2. Seismic Loads: As indicated on Drawings.
D. Deflection of Framing Members:
1. Deflection Normal to Wall Plane: Limited to edge of glass in a direction perpendicular to
glass plane shall not exceed L/175 of the glass edge length for each individual glazing lite
or an amount that restricts edge deflection of individual glazing lites to 3/4 inch,
whichever is less.
2. Deflection Parallel to Glazing Plane: Limited to L/360 of clear span or 1/8 inch,
whichever is smaller.
E. Structural-Test Performance: Provide aluminum-framed systems tested according to
ASTM E 330 as follows:
1. When tested at positive and negative wind-load design pressures, systems do not
evidence deflection exceeding specified limits.
2. When tested at 150 percent of positive and negative wind-load design pressures,
systems, including anchorage, do not evidence material failures, structural distress, and
permanent deformation of main framing members exceeding 0.2 percent of span.
3. Test Durations: As required by design wind velocity, but not fewer than 10 seconds.
F. Windborne-Debris-Impact-Resistance Performance: Provide aluminum-framed systems that
pass missile-impact and cyclic-pressure tests when tested according to ASTM E 1886 and
testing information in ASTM E 1996.
1. Large-Missile Impact: For aluminum-framed systems located within 30 feet of grade.
2. Small-Missile Impact: For aluminum-framed systems located more than 30 feet above
grade.
G. Story Drift: Provide aluminum-framed systems that accommodate design displacement of
adjacent stories indicated.
1. Design Displacement: As indicated on Drawings.
2. Test Performance: Meet criteria for passing, based on building occupancy type, when
tested according to AAMA 501.4 at design displacement.
H. Air Infiltration: Provide aluminum-framed systems with maximum air leakage through fixed
glazing and framing areas of 0.06 cfm/sq. ft. of fixed wall area when tested according to
ASTM E 283 at a minimum static-air-pressure difference of 1.57 lbf/sq. ft.
I. Water Penetration under Static Pressure: Provide aluminum-framed systems that do not
evidence water penetration through fixed glazing and framing areas when tested according to
ASTM E 331 at a minimum static-air-pressure difference of 20 percent of positive wind-load
design pressure, but not less than 6.24 lbf/sq. ft.
J. Thermal Movements: Provide aluminum-framed systems that allow for thermal movements
resulting from the following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures.
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Base engineering calculation on surface temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain
and nighttime-sky heat loss.
1. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F, material surfaces.
2. Test Performance: No buckling; stress on glass; sealant failure; excess stress on
framing, anchors, and fasteners; or reduction of performance when tested according to
AAMA 501.5.
a. High Exterior Ambient-Air Temperature: That which produces an exterior metal-
surface temperature of 180 deg F.
b. Low Exterior Ambient-Air Temperature: 0 deg F.
3. Interior Ambient-Air Temperature: 75 deg F.
K. Condensation Resistance: Provide aluminum-framed systems with fixed glazing and framing
areas having condensation-resistance factor (CRF) of not less than 57(frame) when tested
according to AAMA 1503.
L. Thermal Conductance: Provide aluminum-framed systems with fixed glazing and framing areas
having an average U-factor of not more than 0.44 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F when tested according
to AAMA 1503.
M. Sound Transmission: Provide aluminum-framed systems with fixed glazing and framing areas
having the following sound-transmission characteristics:
1. Sound Transmission Class (STC): Minimum 32 STC when tested for laboratory sound
transmission loss according to ASTM E 90 and determined by ASTM E 413.
2. Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC): Minimum 32 OITC when tested for
laboratory sound transmission loss according to ASTM E 90 and determined by ASTM E
1332.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material
descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for aluminum-
framed systems.
B. Shop Drawings: For aluminum-framed systems. Include plans, elevations, sections, details,
and attachments to other work.
1. Include details of provisions for system expansion and contraction and for drainage of
moisture in the system to the exterior.
2. For entrance doors, include hardware schedule and indicate operating hardware types,
functions, quantities, and locations.
3. For bi-fold doors, include hardware schedule and indicate operating hardware types,
functions, quantities, and locations.
C. Samples for Initial Selection: For units with factory-applied color finishes.
D. Samples for Verification: For each type of exposed finish required, in manufacturer's standard
sizes.
E. Fabrication Sample: Of each vertical-to-horizontal intersection of aluminum-framed systems,
made from 12-inch lengths of full-size components and showing details of the following:
1. Joinery, including concealed welds.
2. Anchorage.
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3. Expansion provisions.
4. Glazing.
5. Flashing and drainage.
6. Composite metal wall panels.
F. Other Action Submittals:
1. Entrance Door Hardware Schedule: Prepared by or under the supervision of supplier,
detailing fabrication and assembly of entrance door hardware, as well as procedures and
diagrams. Coordinate final entrance door hardware schedule with doors, frames, and
related work to ensure proper size, thickness, hand, function, and finish of entrance door
hardware.
G. Delegated-Design Submittal: For aluminum-framed systems indicated to comply with
performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the
qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
1. Detail fabrication and assembly of aluminum-framed systems.
2. Include design calculations.
H. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer and testing agency.
I. Seismic Qualification Certificates: For aluminum-framed systems, accessories, and
components, from manufacturer.
1. Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on actual test of
assembled components or on calculation.
J. Welding certificates.
K. Preconstruction Test Reports: For sealant.
L. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified
testing agency, for aluminum-framed systems, indicating compliance with performance
requirements.
M. Source quality-control reports.
N. Field quality-control reports.
O. Maintenance Data: For aluminum-framed systems to include in maintenance manuals.
P. Warranties: Sample of special warranties.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained and approved
for installation of units required for this Project.
B. Installer Qualifications: An experienced firm or individual acceptable to the manufacturer for
installation of units required for this Project, who has specialized in installing aluminum glass
entrance and storefront systems similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this
Project, whose work has a record of successful in-service performance.
1. Refer also to Specification Section 01 40 00 “Quality Requirements,” 1.3.H and I.
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2. Installer's responsibilities include providing professional engineering services needed to
assume engineering responsibility including preparation of data for aluminum-framed
entrance and storefront, including Shop Drawings and Designated-Design Submittal,
based on testing and engineering analysis of manufacturer's standard units in assemblies
similar to those indicated for this Project.
C. Testing Agency Qualifications: Qualified according to ASTM E 699 for testing indicated.
D. Engineering Responsibility: Prepare data for aluminum-framed systems, including Shop
Drawings, based on testing and engineering analysis of manufacturer's standard units in
systems similar to those indicated for this Project.
E. Product Options: Information on Drawings and in Specifications establishes requirements for
systems' aesthetic effects and performance characteristics. Aesthetic effects are indicated by
dimensions, arrangements, alignment, and profiles of components and assemblies as they
relate to sightlines, to one another, and to adjoining construction. Performance characteristics
are indicated by criteria subject to verification by one or more methods including preconstruction
testing, field testing, and in-service performance.
1. Do not revise intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect, except with
Architect's approval. If revisions are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory data
to Architect for review.
F. Accessible Entrances: Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S. Architectural &
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines and
ICC/ANSI A117.1
G. Source Limitations for Aluminum-Framed Systems: Obtain from single source from single
manufacturer.
H. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.2, "Structural
Welding Code - Aluminum."
I. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Field Measurements: Verify actual locations of structural supports for aluminum-framed
systems by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop
Drawings.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or
replace components of aluminum-framed systems that do not comply with requirements or that
fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.
1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Structural failures including, but not limited to, excessive deflection.
b. Noise or vibration caused by thermal movements.
c. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal
weathering.
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d. Adhesive or cohesive sealant failures.
e. Water leakage through fixed glazing and framing areas.
f. Failure of operating components.
2. Warranty Period: Two years from date of Substantial Completion.
B. Special Finish Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair
or replace components on which finishes do not comply with requirements or that fail in
materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. Warranty does not include normal
weathering.
1. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.
C. Special Warranty and Special Finish Warranty for Composite Metal Wall Panels: Refer to
Specification Section 07 42 43 “Composite Metal Wall Panels.”
1.9 MAINTENANCE SERVICE
A. Entrance Door Hardware:
1. Maintenance Tools and Instructions: Furnish a complete set of specialized tools and
maintenance instructions as needed for Owner's continued adjustment, maintenance,
and removal and replacement of entrance door hardware.
2. Initial Maintenance Service: Beginning at Substantial Completion, provide six months' full
maintenance by skilled employees of entrance door hardware Installer. Include quarterly
preventive maintenance, repair or replacement of worn or defective components,
lubrication, cleaning, and adjusting as required for proper entrance door hardware
operation at rated speed and capacity. Provide parts and supplies the same as those
used in the manufacture and installation of original equipment.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Manual Swing Entrance Door Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide
products by one of the following:
1. Vistawall Architectural Products.
2. Kawneer North America; an Alcoa company.
3. United States Aluminum.
4. YKK AP America Inc.
B. Bi-Fold Entrance Door Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide
products by the following or and an equal product by other manufacturers:
1. LaCantina Doors, Inc., 3270 Corporate View, Suite D, Vista, CA 92081.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Aluminum: Alloy and temper recommended by manufacturer for type of use and finish
indicated.
1. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B 209.
2. Extruded Bars, Rods, Profiles, and Tubes: ASTM B 221(6063-T6).
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3. Extruded Structural Pipe and Tubes: ASTM B 429.
4. Structural Profiles: ASTM B 308.
5. Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes: AWS A5.10.
B. Steel Reinforcement: Manufacturer's standard zinc-rich, corrosion-resistant primer, complying
with SSPC-PS Guide No. 12.00; applied immediately after surface preparation and
pretreatment. Select surface preparation methods according to recommendations in SSPC-
SP COM and prepare surfaces according to applicable SSPC standard.
1. Structural Shapes, Plates, and Bars: ASTM A 36.
2. Cold-Rolled Sheet and Strip: ASTM A 1008.
3. Hot-Rolled Sheet and Strip: ASTM A 1011.
2.3 FRAMING SYSTEMS
A. Framing Members: Manufacturer's standard extruded-aluminum framing members of thickness
required and reinforced as required to support imposed loads.
1. Construction: Thermally broken, unless otherwise noted.
B. Brackets and Reinforcements: Manufacturer's standard high-strength aluminum with non-
staining, non-ferrous shims for aligning system components.
C. Fasteners and Accessories: Manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant, non-staining, non-
bleeding fasteners and accessories compatible with adjacent materials.
1. Use self-locking devices where fasteners are subject to loosening or turning out from
thermal and structural movements, wind loads, or vibration.
2. Reinforce members as required to receive fastener threads.
3. Do not use exposed fasteners, except where unavoidable for application of hardware.
Use exposed fasteners with countersunk Phillips screw heads, finished to match framing
system.
D. Concrete and Masonry Inserts: Hot-dip galvanized cast-iron, malleable-iron, or steel inserts,
complying with ASTM A 123 or ASTM A 153.
E. Concealed Flashing: Manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant, non-staining, non-bleeding
flashing compatible with adjacent materials.
F. Framing System Gaskets and Sealants: Manufacturer's standard, recommended by
manufacturer for joint type.
1. Provide sealants for use inside of the weatherproofing system that have a VOC content
of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
2.4 MANUAL SWING ENTRANCE DOOR SYSTEMS
A. Entrance Doors: Manufacturer's standard glazed entrance doors for manual-swing operation.
1. Door Construction: 1-3/4-inch overall thickness, with minimum 0.125-inch- 2-inch overall
thickness, with minimum 0.188-inch- thick, extruded-aluminum tubular rail and stile
members. Mechanically fasten corners with reinforcing brackets that are deeply
penetrated and fillet welded or that incorporate concealed tie rods.
a. Thermal Construction: High-performance plastic connectors separate aluminum
members exposed to the exterior from members exposed to the interior.
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2. Door Design: As indicated.
a. Accessible Doors: Smooth surfaced for width of door in area within 10 inches
above floor or ground plane.
3. Glazing Stops and Gaskets: Beveled, snap-on, extruded-aluminum stops and preformed
gaskets.
a. Provide non-removable glazing stops on outside of door.
4. Glazing: AS specified in Division 08 Section “Glazing.”
5. Glazing Sealants: As recommended by manufacturer.
2.5 BI-FOLD ENTRANCE DOOR SYSTEMS
A. Entrance Doors: Manufacturer's standard glazed entrance doors for manual-swing operation.
1. Door Construction: 1-3/4-inch overall thickness, with minimum 0.125-inch- 2-inch overall
thickness, with minimum 0.188-inch- thick, extruded-aluminum tubular rail and stile
members. Mechanically fasten corners with reinforcing brackets that are deeply
penetrated and fillet welded or that incorporate concealed tie rods.
a. Thermal Construction: High-performance plastic connectors separate aluminum
members exposed to the exterior from members exposed to the interior.
2. Door Design: As indicated.
3. Composite Metal Panels: AS specified in Division 07 Section “Composite Metal Wall
Panels.”
2.6 DOOR HARDWARE
A. General: Provide required entrance door hardware and entrance door hardware sets.
1. Entrance Door Hardware Sets: Provide quantity, item, size, finish or color indicated, and
named manufacturers' products.
2. Sequence of Operation: Provide electrified door hardware function, sequence of
operation, and interface with other building control systems indicated.
3. Opening-Force Requirements:
a. Egress Doors: Not more than 15 lbf to release the latch and not more than 30 lbf
to set the door in motion and not more than 15 lbf to open the door to its minimum
required width.
b. Accessible Interior Doors: Not more than 5 lbf to fully open door.
B. Designations: Requirements for design, grade, function, finish, size, and other distinctive
qualities of each type of entrance door hardware are indicated in "Door Hardware Sets" Article.
Refer to Specification Section 08 71 13 "Hardware Schedule." Products are identified by using
entrance door hardware designations as follows:
1. Named Manufacturers' Products: Manufacturer and product designation are listed for
each door hardware type required for the purpose of establishing minimum requirements.
Manufacturers' names are abbreviated in " Door Hardware Sets" Article.
2. References to BHMA Standards: Provide products complying with these standards and
requirements for description, quality, and function.
C. Opening-Force Requirements:
1. Delayed-Egress Locks: Lock releases within 15 seconds after applying a force of not
more than 15 lbf for not more than 3 seconds.
2. Latches and Exit Devices: Not more than 15 lbf required to release latch.
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D. Pivot Hinges: BHMA A156.4, Grade 1.
1. Offset-Pivot Hinges: Provide top, bottom, and intermediate offset pivots at each door
leaf.
E. Butt Hinges: BHMA A156.1, Grade 1, radius corner.
1. Non-removable Pins: Provide set screw in hinge barrel that, when tightened into a
groove in hinge pin, prevents removal of pin while entrance door is closed.
2. Exterior Hinges: Stainless steel, with stainless-steel pin.
3. Quantities:
a. For doors up to 87 inches high, provide 3 hinges per leaf.
b. For doors more than 87 and up to 120 inches high, provide 4 hinges per leaf.
F. Continuous-Gear Hinges: Manufacturer's standard with stainless-steel bearings between
knuckles, fabricated to full height of door and frame.
G. Mortise Auxiliary Locks: BHMA A156.5, Grade 1.
H. Manual Flush Bolts: BHMA A156.16, Grade 1.
I. Automatic and Self-Latching Flush Bolts: BHMA A156.3, Grade 1.
J. Panic Exit Devices: BHMA A156.3, Grade 1, listed and labeled by a testing and inspecting
agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for panic protection, based on testing
according to UL 305.
K. Cylinders: As specified in Division 08 Section "Door Hardware." BHMA A156.5, Grade 1.
1. Keying: Master key system. Permanently inscribe each key with a visual key control
number and include notation "DO NOT DUPLICATE".
L. Strikes: Provide strike with black-plastic dust box for each latch or lock bolt; fabricated for
aluminum framing.
M. Operating Trim: BHMA A156.6.
N. Removable Mullions: BHMA A156.3, extruded aluminum.
1. When used with panic exit devices, provide removable mullions listed and labeled by a
testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for panic
protection, based on testing according to UL 305. Use only mullions that have been
tested with exit devices to be used.
O. Closers: BHMA A156.4, Grade 1, with accessories required for a complete installation, sized as
required by door size, exposure to weather, and anticipated frequency of use; adjustable to
meet field conditions and requirements for opening force.
P. Concealed Overhead Holders: BHMA A156.8, Grade 1.
Q. Surface-Mounted Holders: BHMA A156.16, Grade 1.
R. Door Stops: BHMA A156.16, Grade 1, floor or wall mounted, as appropriate for door location
indicated, with integral rubber bumper.
S. Weather Stripping: Manufacturer's standard replaceable components.
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1. Compression Type: Made of ASTM D 2000, molded neoprene, or ASTM D 2287, molded
PVC.
2. Sliding Type: AAMA 701 made of wool, polypropylene, or nylon woven pile with nylon-
fabric or aluminum-strip backing.
T. Weather Sweeps: Manufacturer's standard exterior-door bottom sweep with concealed
fasteners on mounting strip.
U. Silencers: BHMA A156.16, Grade 1.
V. Thresholds: BHMA A156.21, raised thresholds beveled with a slope of not more than 1:2, with
maximum height of 1/2 inch.
W. Finger Guards: Manufacturer's standard collapsible neoprene or PVC gasket anchored to
frame hinge-jamb at center-pivoted doors.
X. Folding Hardware: Provide manufacturer’s standard folding hardware integrated with
manufacturer’s engineered head track, side jambs and threshold system.
2.7 ACCESSORY MATERIALS
A. Joint Sealants: For installation at perimeter of aluminum-framed systems, as specified in
Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants."
1. Provide sealants for use inside of the weatherproofing system that have a VOC content
of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
B. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied, asphalt-mastic paint complying with SSPC-Paint 12
requirements except containing no asbestos; formulated for 30-mil thickness per coat.
2.8 FABRICATION
A. Form or extrude aluminum shapes before finishing.
B. Weld in concealed locations to greatest extent possible to minimize distortion or discoloration of
finish. Remove weld spatter and welding oxides from exposed surfaces by de-scaling or
grinding.
C. Framing Members, General: Fabricate components that, when assembled, have the following
characteristics:
1. Profiles that are sharp, straight, and free of defects or deformations.
2. Accurately fitted joints with ends coped or mitered.
3. Means to drain water passing joints, condensation within framing members, and moisture
migrating within the system to exterior.
4. Physical and thermal isolation of glazing from framing members.
5. Accommodations for thermal and mechanical movements of glazing and framing to
maintain required glazing edge clearances.
6. Provisions for field replacement of glazing from exterior.
7. Fasteners, anchors, and connection devices that are concealed from view to greatest
extent possible.
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D. Entrance Door Frames: Reinforce as required to support loads imposed by door operation and
for installing entrance door hardware.
1. At exterior doors, provide compression weather stripping at fixed stops.
2. At interior doors, provide silencers at stops to prevent metal-to-metal contact. Install
three silencers on strike jamb of single-door frames and two silencers on head of frames
for pairs of doors.
E. Entrance Doors: Reinforce doors as required for installing entrance door hardware.
1. At pairs of exterior doors, provide sliding-type weather stripping retained in adjustable
strip and mortised into door edge.
2. At exterior doors, provide weather sweeps applied to door bottoms.
F. Entrance Door Hardware Installation: Factory install entrance door hardware to the greatest
extent possible. Cut, drill, and tap for factory-installed entrance door hardware before applying
finishes.
G. After fabrication, clearly mark components to identify their locations in Project according to Shop
Drawings.
2.9 ALUMINUM FINISHES
A. Color Anodic Finish: AAMA 611, AA-M12C22A42/A44, Class I, 0.018 mm or thicker.
1. Color: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors and color densities.
B. High-Performance Organic Finish: 3-coat fluoropolymer finish complying with AAMA 2605 and
containing not less than 70 percent PVDF resin by weight in both color coat and clear topcoat.
Prepare, pre-treat, and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with coating and
resin manufacturers' written instructions.
1. Color and Gloss: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.
2.10 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to evaluate structural-sealant-glazed
systems.
B. Prepare test and inspection reports.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for
installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.
B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
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3.2 INSTALLATION
A. General:
1. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.
2. Do not install damaged components.
3. Fit joints to produce hairline joints free of burrs and distortion.
4. Rigidly secure non-movement joints.
5. Install anchors with separators and isolators to prevent metal corrosion and electrolytic
deterioration.
6. Seal joints watertight unless otherwise indicated.
B. Metal Protection:
1. Where aluminum will contact dissimilar metals, protect against galvanic action by painting
contact surfaces with primer or applying sealant or tape, or by installing nonconductive
spacers as recommended by manufacturer for this purpose.
2. Where aluminum will contact concrete or masonry, protect against corrosion by painting
contact surfaces with bituminous paint.
C. Install components to drain water passing joints, condensation occurring within framing
members, and moisture migrating within the system to exterior.
D. Set continuous sill members and flashing in full sealant bed as specified in Division 07 Section
"Joint Sealants" to produce weather tight installation.
E. Install components plumb and true in alignment with established lines and grades, and without
warp or rack.
F. Install glazing as specified in Division 08 Section "Glazing."
G. Install metal panels as specified in Division 07 Section “Composite Metal Wall Panels.”
H. Entrance Doors: Install doors to produce smooth operation and tight fit at contact points.
1. Exterior Doors: Install to produce weather tight enclosure and tight fit at weather
stripping.
2. Field-Installed Entrance Door Hardware: Install surface-mounted entrance door
hardware according to entrance door hardware manufacturers' written instructions using
concealed fasteners to greatest extent possible.
I. Install perimeter joint sealants as specified in Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants" to produce
weather tight installation.
3.3 ERECTION TOLERANCES
A. Install aluminum-framed systems to comply with the following maximum erection tolerances:
1. Location and Plane: Limit variation from true location and plane to 1/8 inch in 12 feet; 1/4
inch over total length.
2. Alignment:
a. Where surfaces abut in line, limit offset from true alignment to 1/16 inch.
b. Where surfaces meet at corners, limit offset from true alignment to 1/32 inch.
B. Diagonal Measurements: Limit difference between diagonal measurements to 1/8 inch.
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3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency to perform field
tests and inspections.
B. Testing Services: Testing and inspecting of representative areas to determine compliance of
installed systems with specified requirements shall take place as follows and in successive
phases as indicated on Drawings. Do not proceed with installation of the next area until test
results for previously completed areas show compliance with requirements.
1. Air Infiltration: Areas shall be tested for air leakage of 1.5 times the rate specified for
laboratory testing under "Performance Requirements" Article, but not more than 0.09
cfm/sq. ft., of fixed wall area when tested according to ASTM E 783 at a minimum static-
air-pressure difference of 1.57 lbf/sq. ft.
2. Water Penetration: Areas shall be tested according to ASTM E 1105 at a minimum
uniform static-air-pressure difference of 0.67 times the static-air-pressure difference
specified for laboratory testing under "Performance Requirements" Article, but not less
than 4.18 lbf/sq. ft., and shall not evidence water penetration.
C. Repair or remove work if test results and inspections indicate that it does not comply with
specified requirements.
D. Additional testing and inspecting, at Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine
compliance of replaced or additional work with specified requirements.
E. Aluminum-framed assemblies will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and
inspections.
F. Prepare test and inspection reports.
3.5 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust operating entrance door hardware to function smoothly as recommended by
manufacturer.
1. For entrance doors accessible to people with disabilities, adjust closers to provide a 3-
second closer sweep period for doors to move from a 70-degree open position to 3
inches from the latch, measured to the leading door edge.
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