Series 5000 Horizontal Sliding Thermal Window. CSI 3-Part Specifications.

 

SPECIFICATIONS Series 5000 Horizontal Sliding Thermal Window Gerkin Windows & Doors Series 5000 is a 2-3/8" Commercial Grade Horizontal Sliding Window with superior performance capabilities. The series has a poured-in-place thermal break. This window meets or exceeds all AAMA commercial design and performance criteria. The Series 5500 Fixed Window complements the 5000 Series Windows in horizontal or vertical stacking configurations. A complete line of subframing, panning, mullions, and other accessories is also available. SECTION 08520 ALUMINUM WINDOWS PART 1: GENERAL 1.01 Work included A. Furnish and install commercial aluminum windows complete with hardware and related components as shown on drawings and specified in this section. B. All windows shall be Gerkin Windows & Doors Series 5000 Horizontal Sliding Windows. Other manufacturers requesting approval to bid their product as an equal must submit the following information fifteen days prior to close of bidding. � Gerkin Model Numbers: 5020 - 2 Lite OX 5030 - 3 Equal Lite XOX 5050 - 3 Lite Picture XOX � Custom configurations are available � 1. Sample window � STATE SIZE AND CONFIGURATION � 2. Test reports and AAMA Notice of Certification documenting compliance with requirements of Section 1.04 C. Glass and Glazing � Specify glass and glazing in this section if window assemblies are to be glazed by the window manufacturer. If glazing is to be done by a different contractor, glass and glazing should be specified in section 08800. Gerkin Windows & Doors recommends that the window manufacturer performs the glazing. � 1.02 Related Work 1.03 Items Furnished but not Installed 1.04 Testing and Performance Requirements A. Test Units 1. Air, water and structural test unit sizes and configurations shall conform to requirements set forth in ANSI/AAMA 101-93. B. Test Procedures and Performance 1. Windows shall conform to all ANSI/AAMA 101-93 C-30 requirements for the window type referenced in 1.01.B. In addition, the following specific performance requirements shall be met. 2. Air Infiltration Test a. With window sash and ventilator closed and locked, test unit in accordance with ASTM E 283-84 at static air pressure difference of 1.57 psf. b. Air infiltration shall not exceed 0.08 cfm per foot of perimeter crack length. 3. Water Resistance Test a. With window sash and ventilator closed and locked, test unit in accordance with ASTM E 547-86 at static air pressure difference of 4.50 psf. b. There shall be no uncontrolled water leakage. 4. Uniform Load Structural Test a. With window sash and ventilator closed and locked, test unit in accordance with ASTM E 330-84 at a static air pressure difference of 67.5 psf positive pressure and 67.5 psf negative pressure. b. At the conclusion of test three shall be no glass breakage, permanent damage to fasteners, hardware parts, support arms or operating mechanism, nor any other damage which would cause the window to be inoperable. 1.05 Quality Assurance A. Provide test reports from AAMA accredited laboratories certifying the performance as specified in 1.04. 1.06 References 1.07 Submittals A. Contractors shall submit shop drawings, finish samples, test reports, and warranties. 1. Samples of materials as may be requested without cost to owner, i.e., Metal, Glass, Fasteners, Anchors, Frame Sections, Mullion Section, Corner Section, etc. 1.08 Delivery, Storage and Handling 1.09 Warranties A. Total Window System 1. The responsible contractor shall assume full responsibility and warrant for one year the satisfactory performance of the total window installation which includes that of the windows, glass (including insulated units), glazing, anchorage, and setting system, sealing, flashing, etc. as it relates to air, water and structural adequacy as called for in the specifications and approved shop drawings. 2. Any deficiencies due to such elements not meeting the specifications shall be corrected by the responsible contractor at his expense during warranty period. PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.01 Materials A. Aluminum 1. Extruded aluminum shall be 6063-T5 alloy and temper. B. Hardware 1. Locking handles shall be a bolt action lock with a friction device to hold the flock in the open position. a. Locking to be located at sill end of meeting rail with two locking positions: Closed and 1-1/2" open position. 2. An anti-lift shall be provided above the sash so the sash cannot be removed in either locking positions. 3. The sash shall operate on two adjustable zinc chromate carbon steel ball bearing rollers. C. Weatherstrip 1. All sashes shall consist of a double weatherstripping: One on the exterior face of window and one on interior face of sash. Weatherstripping shall be a wool-pile fin-seal as manufactured by Schlegel Building Products. D. Glass and Glazing � Gerkin Windows & Doors recommends that the window manufacturer finish and factory glaze the glass as specified by the architect. For this reason it is desirable that glass and glazing be part of this section. The 5000 Horizontal Slider is available with 5/8" insulated glazing. Please contact Gerkin Windows & Doors if glazing other than what is listed is required. � E. Thermal Barrier 1. Barrier material shall be poured-in-place two part polyurethane. A non-structural thermal barrier is unacceptable. 2.02 Fabrication A. General 1. All aluminum frame members and sash extrusions shall have a minimum wall thickness of .050". 2. Mechanical fasteners, welded components and hardware items shall not bridge thermal barriers. Thermal barriers shall align at all frame and sash corners. 3. Depth of frame shall not be less than 2-3/8". B. Frame 1. Frame components shall be mechanically fastened. C. Sash 1. All sash extrusions shall be 6063-T5 extruded aluminum alloy. 2. Each corner shall be square cut, tooled and mechanically fastened with screws. 3. Each sash shall have two rows of weatherstripping. Type listed in section 2.01.c.1. D. Screens (Optional) 1. Screen frame shall be rolled formed aluminum. 2. Screen shall be spring loaded into a kerf provided in the window frame. 3. Screen mesh shall be 18 x 16 � Aluminum or Fiberglass � mesh. E. Glazing 1. Units shall be against a continuous closed cell foam tape. The interior glazing retainer shall be extruded vinyl snap-in. F. Finish 1. Organic a. Finish all exposed areas of aluminum windows and components with AAMA 603.8-85 or 605.2-85 pigmented organic coating. Color to be __________. � Standard colors are an Earth-tone Bronze and Brilliant White. Other colors are also available on request. Call Gerkin for additional information. � 2. Anodic a. Finish all exposed areas of aluminum windows and components with electrolytically deposited color in accordance with Aluminimum Association Designation AA-M12-C22-A44 Class I Dark Bronze Anodize AAMA 608.1. � Standard colors is Class I Dark Bronze Anodized. Other colors are also available on request. � PART 3: EXECUTION 3.01 Job Condition A. Verify that openings are dimensionally within allowable tolerances, plumb, level, clean, providing a solid anchoring surface and are in accordance with approved shop drawings. 3.02 Installation A. Use only skilled tradesmen with work done in accordance with approved shop drawings and specifications. B. Plumb and align window faces in a single plane for each wall plane and erect windows and material square and true. Window to be adequately anchored to maintain positions permanently when subjected to normal thermal and building movement and specified wind loads. C. Adjust window for proper operation after installation. D. Furnish and apply sealants to provide a weathertight installation at all joints and intersections and at opening perimeters. Wipe off excess material and leave all exposed surfaces and joints clean and smooth. 3.04 Adjusting and Cleaning A. After completion of window installation, windows shall be inspected, adjusted, put into working order and left clean, free of labels, shipping pads, dirt, etc. Protection from this point shall be the responsibility of the general contractor. � Note to spec writers only, not to be included in specification �

 

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