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5500
Series Single/Double Hung Louvers Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL PROVISIONS: All Double Hung and Single Hung
windows with exterior extruded aluminum louvers as
shown in architectural drawings shall meet or exceed
the latest AAMA standards, including minimum requirements
for air and water for DH-HC65 levels.
Architect
to designate windows must meet the Dade County Hurricane
Code for impact and cycling. Manufacturer must submit
Dade County Product Approval number to show compliance
with this code.
MATERIALS
AND CONSTRUCTION
FRAMES:
The window frame shall have a minimum of 5-1/2"
in depth, .078" wall thickness and a minimum
sill thickness of .098" and shall be manufactured
from 6063-T5 extruded aluminum alloy. Head, sill and
jamb members shall be one (1) piece construction.
SASH:
All sash members shall have a minimum wall thickness
of .062" and shall be manufactured from 6063-T5
extruded aluminum alloy. All horizontal sash rails
shall be tubular. Upper and lower lift rails shall
have continuous lift and pull down grips. Both upper
and lower sash shall be easily removed from the frame
without the use of tools.
HARDWARE
SASH:
Block and tackle balances, each fitted with suitable
brackets to connect to sash. Balances shall allow
free operation and hold sash stationary at any position.
Louvered
operators shall be cast or forged type (roto style)
and shall control louvers from fully open (90 degrees)
to a fully closed position. Ring and pole type cam
operators shall be furnished to transom windows.
WEATHERSTRIPPING
SASH:
Wool pile with fin shall be factory installed around
perimeter of each sash jamb where it contacts frame.
FRAME:
Stainless steel weatherstripping shall be factory
installed between clips and jambs. Head and sill vinyl
weatherstripping retained in internal grooves
LOUVERS
All
louvers shall be tubular extruded aluminum with a
minimum thickness of .062 manufactured from 6063-T5
extruded aluminum alloy in a tubular section. Each
louver blade is to be weatherstripped horizontally
with a vinyl bulb. Finish to be selected by architect
in standard available commercial finishes such as
paint (ESP), Kynar (if required), clear or color anodized.
All
louvers shall be retained in clips formed from 5002-H34
aluminum of .050 thickness. Extruded aluminum louvers
to be secured by means of pop rivets or mechanical
fasteners from the interior side of the louver blade.
GLAZING
Glass
shall be 1/8", 3/16", or 1/4" with
interior snap-in extruded aluminum bead. Also available
are 1/2" insulated and laminated glass in clear
or tint colors.
SCREENS
Where
indicated in plans and specifications, removable screens
shall be furnished. Screen frame shall recess into
the window frame and corners shall be securely locked.
Screen frame shall be screened with 18x16 fiberglass
or aluminum mesh.
ERECTION
Windows
to be installed per the manufacturers' recommendation.
Particular attention shall be given to the following:
- Frames
shall be set SQUARE, PLUMB AND LEVEL
- Eliminate
any and all jamb BOWING or TWISTING
- Remove
any headd or sill CROWNING. After installation is
complete, adjust louvers for free and easy operation.
- Window
must be shimmed.
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