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REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to
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extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by
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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) |
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ASTM A 527 |
Sheet Steel, Zinc-Coated (galvanized) by Hot-Dip
Process, Lock-Forming Quality. Coating Designation: G90 |
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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 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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| 1.2 |
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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| 1.4 |
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 700 Fixed Lite 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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| 2.2 |
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 527. 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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| 2.3 |
STEEL WINDOW TYPES
Steel windows shall be designed for inside field glazing, and for
glass types scheduled on drawings or otherwise specified. Glazing
material shall be compatible with steel, and shall not require
painting.
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Fixed Windows
Steel fixed windows shall be commercial window type, non-operable
glazed frame, complete with provisions for reglazing in the field.
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| 2.4 |
ACCESSORIES
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| 2.4.1 |
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 (Manufacturer’s Option)
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 (Manufacturer’s Option)
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. 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.
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| 3.2 |
ADJUSTMENTS AND CLEANING
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| 3.2.1 |
Hardware Adjustments
Final operating adjustments shall be made after glazing work is complete.
When adjustments are completed, operating sash or ventilators 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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