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REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic
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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING
AND MATERIALS (ASTM) |
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ASTM A 569 |
(1991a; R 1993) Steel, Carbon (0.15 Maximum, Percent),
Hot-Rolled Sheet and Strip Commercial Quality
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ASTM A 653 |
(1994) Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-
Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
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ASTM B 633 |
(1985; R 1994) Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on
Iron and Steel
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ASTM B 766 |
(1986; R 1993) Electrodeposited Coatings of Cadmium
ASTM D 3656 (1989) Insect Screening and Louver Cloth Woven from Vinyl-Coated
Glass Yarn
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ASTM E 163 |
Fire Tests of Window Assemblies
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ASTM E 283 |
(1991) Determining the Rate of Air Leakage through
Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specifies Pressure
Differences Across the Specimen
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ASTM E 330 |
(1990) Structural Performance of Exterior Windows,
Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
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ASTM E 547 |
(1993) Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain
Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERS (ASME) |
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ASME B18.6.3 |
(1972; R 1991) Machine Screws and Machine
Screw Nuts
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ASME B18.6.4 |
(1981; R 1991) Thread Forming and Thread Cutting Tapping
Screws and Metallic Drive Screws (Inch Series)
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FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS
(FS) |
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FS RR-W-365 |
(Rev A) Wire Fabric (insect Screening)
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION (NFPA) |
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NFPA 80 |
(1992) Fire Doors and Windows
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NFPA 101 |
(1994) Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings
and Structures
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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES
INC. |
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UL9 |
Fire Tests of Window Assemblies
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File No.
R13157
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D.V. Fyre-Tec Classification |
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WINDOW PERFORMANCE
Steel windows shall conform to the HS-C30 voluntary specifications in AAMA/NWWDA
101/I.S.2-97 and be designed to meet the following performance requirements.
Fire-rated windows shall bear the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. label
including the manufacturer’s file number for the indicated rating.
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Structural Performance
Structural test pressures on window units shall be for positive load (inward)
and negative load (outward) in accordance with ASTM E 330 at a static
pressure of 60 PSF. After testing, there shall be no glass breakage,
permanent damage to fasteners, hardware parts, support arms or actuating
mechanisms or any other damage which could cause window to be inoperable.
There shall be no permanent deformation of any main frame, sash or ventilator
member in excess of the requirements established by AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97
for the window types specified in this section.
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Air Infiltration
Air infiltration shall not exceed 0.10 SCFM per square foot of window area
at a static air pressure difference of 1.57 PSF as established by AAMA/NWWDA
101/I.S.2-97 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 283.
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Water Resistance
When tested in accordance with ASTM E 547, there shall be no water leakage
at a static air pressure difference of 6 PSF.
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Fire Resistance
Fire resistance shall meet requirements established by ASTM E 163 and as
tested and classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc, in accordance
with UL-9. Products shall meet the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories
Inc. The Listing Mark of UL on the product will be accepted as evidence
of compliance.
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Life Safety Criteria
Windows shall conform to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code when rescue and/or second
means of escape are indicated.
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| 1.3 |
SUBMITTALS |
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Manufacturer’s descriptive data and catalog
cut sheets.
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Drawings indicating elevations of windows, rough-opening
dimensions for each type and size of windows, full-size sections,
thickness of metal, fastenings, methods of installation and
anchorage, connections with other work, type of wall construction,
size and spacing of anchors, method of glazing, types and locations
of operating hardware, mullion details, weather-stripping details,
screen details including method of attachment, and window schedules
showing locations of each window type and indicting compliance
with fire safety code, where required.
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Manufacturer’s preprinted installation instructions
and cleaning instructions.
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Certificates stating that the steel windows conform to requirements
of this section.
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Manufacturer’s standard color samples of painted finishes.
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QUALIFICATION
Window manufacturer shall specialize in designing and manufacturing the
type of steel windows specified, and shall have a minimum of 5 years
of documented successful experience. Manufacturer shall have the facilities
capable of meeting contract requirements, single-source responsibility
and warranty.
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| 1.5 |
DELIVERY AND STORAGE
Steel windows shall be delivered to project site and stored in accordance
with manufacturer’s recommendations.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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| 2.1 |
GENERAL
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Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with Contract
Documents and specifications, provide the following:
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Series 925 Single-Hung Window as manufactured
by D.V. Fyre-Tec, Wayne, NE 68787 (800-377-3261).
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Architect approved equal.
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MATERIALS
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Steel Frames and Inserts
Steel frames and inserts shall be fabricated from roll-formed galvanized
lock-forming quality steel per ASTM A 653. Frame and insert corners shall
mitered and welded. Integral muntin shall be galvanized roll-formed material
fitted and welded.
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Formed Component Parts
Formed component parts shall be hot-rolled sheet steel conforming to ASTM
A 569, commercial quality with a minimum of 0.15 percent carbon. Sheet
steel shall be zinc coated (galvanized) by the hot-dip process in accordance
with ASTM A 653 or ASTM A 924.
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Screws and Bolts
Screws and bolts shall conform to ASTM B 766, ASME B18.6.3 and ASME B18.6.4.
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STEEL WINDOW TYPES
Steel windows shall be designed for inside field glazing, and for glass
types scheduled on drawings or otherwise specified. Units shall be complete
with glass and glazing provisions to meet requirements of paragraph WINDOW
PERFORMANCE. Glazing material shall be compatible with steel, and shall
not require painting.
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Single-Hung Windows
Single-hung windows shall operate vertically with the weight of sash offset
by a pair of spring balances attached to the main frame and operating
insert mounted in the window to hold the sash stationary at any open
position.. Counterbalancing mechanisms shall be easily replaced after
installation.
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Fire-Rated Windows
Fire-rated windows shall conform to UL-9 and shall be labeled with a 3/4
hour fire-test rating as specified in the window schedule. Units shall
be designed and fabricated to meet glass sizes, window sizes, and opening
dimensions established by NFPA 80. Hardware shall conform to NFPA 80
requirements. All operable fire-rated windows are to be self-closing
and latching by a heat actuated closure or optional automatic closure
that may be actuated by a fire or smoke alarm, computer or other electrical
signal.
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WEATHER-STRIPPING
Weather-stripping for operating insert sections shall be designed to meet
water penetration and air infiltration requirements specified under paragraph
WINDOW PERFORMANCE, and shall be manufactured of material compatible
with steel and resistant to weather. Weather-strips shall be factory
applied and easily replaced in the field.
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INSECT SCREENS
Insect screens shall be steel window manufacturer’s standard design,
and shall be provided where scheduled on drawings. Insect screens shall
be fabricated of roll formed galvanized steel frames and (18x16) plastic
coated glass conforming fiber mesh screening conforming to ASTM D 3656
or roll formed galvanized steel frames and (18x14) corrosion resistant
steel mesh screening conforming
to FS RR-W-365.
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| 2.6 |
ACCESSORIES
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Fasteners
Fastening devices shall be window manufacturer’s design made from
non-magnetic stainless steel, cadmium-plated steel, zinc-plated steel,
nickel/chrome-plated steel or magnetic stainless steel.
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Window Anchors
Anchors for installing windows shall be stainless steel or hot-dip zinc
coated steel conforming to ASTM A 123.
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| 2.7 |
FINISHES
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Prime Coat
Steel windows, fins, mullions, cover plates and associated parts shall
be cleaned, pre-treated with iron phosphate and factory painted manufacturer’s
standard primer coat in a dry film thickness of not less than 0.025 mm
(1.0 mil).
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Finish Coat
Steel windows, fins, mullions, cover plates and associated parts shall
be cleaned, pre-treated with iron phosphate and factory powder coated
and cured with a manufacturer’s standard color in a dry film thickness
of not less than 0.050 mm (2.0 mil).
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Finish Coat
Steel windows, fins, mullions, cover plates and associated parts shall
be cleaned, pre-treated with iron phosphate and factory coated with baked
alkyd enamel with a manufacturer’s standard color in a dry film
thickness of not less than 0.050 mm (2.0 mil).
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
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INSTALLATION
Steel windows shall be installed in accordance with approved shop drawings
and manufacturer’s approved recommendations. Fire-rated windows
shall be installed in compliance with NFPA 80 and NFPA 101. Steel surfaces
in close proximity with masonry, concrete, wood, and dissimilar metals
other than stainless steel, zinc, cadmium, or small areas of white bronze
shall be protected from direct contact. The completed window installation
shall be watertight. Fire-rated windows shall be glazed in accordance
with NFPA 80.
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| 3.2 |
ADJUSTMENTS AND CLEANING
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Hardware Adjustments
Final operating adjustments shall be made after glazing work is complete.
When adjustments are completed, operating sash shall operate smoothly,
and shall be weathertight when locked in closed position.
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Cleaning
Steel window finish and glass shall be cleaned on interior and exterior
sides in accordance with window manufacturer’s recommendation.
Alkaline or abrasive agents shall not be used.
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