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5500
Series Egress Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
PROVISIONS: All Egress Single Hung windows with operable
louvers as shown in architectural drawings shall meet
or exceed the latest AAMA requirements for H-HC-65.
Designated
Egress windows shall comply with handicap accessibility
requirements, opening from the inside with one 5-pound
movement. The complete window of louvers, screen and
sash shall open with the same movement opening of
the Egress window. Means of Egress shall comply with
the requirements of SREF without compromising the
aesthetics of the window.
MATERIALS
AND CONSTRUCTION
FRAMES:
Egress frame shall have a minimum of 5 11/16"
in depth, .125" wall thickness and shall be manufactured
from 6063-T5 extruded Aluminum alloy. Head, sill and
jamb members shall be one (1) piece construction.
Egress
window shall have a minimum of 5 1/2" in depth,
.078" wall thickness and tubular head and sill
members to achieve a square, non-sag Egress window.
Window frame jamb, louvers and sashes shall be identical
to the model 5500-4 single hung window.
HARDWARE
HINGES:
Egress window shall be mounted to frame with 1-1/2
pairs of 4x4 stainless steel butt hinges with non-removeable
pins.
LOCKS:
Egress window shall have two (2) white bronze dual
locking handles with tie bar. Bottom locking handle
shall not exceed 48" above finish floor line.
WEATHERSTRIPPING
Egress
frame shall be provided with one (1) row of extruded
bulb vinyl, set into integral grooves of frame members.
Weather stripping shall be provided at entire perimeter
of frame to assure weather tightness.
GLAZING
Egress
window shall be designed to receive 1/4-tempered safety
glass.
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