Thermal Windows, Inc. Series 800 Single Outswinging Casement Window

I. GENERAL:

Scope of Work - Furnish all necessary materials, labor, and equipment for the complete installation of aluminum windows for this project as shown on the drawings and herein specified.  Windows shall be the "Series 800" as manufactured by Thermal Windows, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma.  The "Series 800" is an operable, outswing sash with concealed hinges, cam handles with a thermally improved frame and vent.  The specifications and materials for the "Series 800" are as follows:

II. PRODUCTS:

Materials - Aluminum shall be of proper alloy for commercial window construction.  All extruded sections shall be of 6063-T5 aluminum alloy.

Frame - Main frame shall be a minimum nominal thickness of .094" and vent members shall be a minimum nominal thickness of .062".  Main frame shall be 2.625" in depth.  Main frames and vent members are to be extruded aluminum with a structural thermal barrier of high density low thermal conductivity polyurethane, poured and debridged.

Hardware - Shall have cam action lock for push out control in white bronze finish.Each vent shall have one face mounted cam locking assembly. 

Hinges  - Shall consist of a two stainless steel,”egress” four bar, adjustable friction concealed hinges meeting AAMA 904.1.Hinges shall be constructed of high quality stamped and roll formed materials. When closing push out egress adjustments may be required to engage lock due to sagging.

Weatherstripping - Shall have two rows of foam filled soft vinyl bulb weatherstrip at full perimeter of vents.

III. CONSTRUCTION:

Assembly - Main frame shall be coped, butt joined and mechanically fastened with two screws.  Corner joints should be "seam sealed" with a quality grade of  sealant meeting the requirements of AAMA 803.3.  The sash shall be mitered, sealed and crimped into corner 
inserts.  All screws at joints shall be secured into integral screw ports.

Glazing - Glass shall be factory glazed with an interior aluminum glazing bead with a wedge gasket. The glazing shall be in accordance with actual impact 


testing options. Glazing options include insulated Glass Units with Polycarbonate Interlayer(Large & Small Missile). Optional Single Glazed Laminated Units> Single Glazed (Large & Small Missile.)

Screens - Screen frame shall be of hollow extruded aluminum frames.  Finish shall match the main frames and sash.  Insect screening shall be fiberglass or aluminum wire secured with a vinyl spline.  Screens shall be full length. Each screen shall be fastened by dimple clips and will be wicket style for push-out access.

Finish - Shall be a factory applied baked polyurethane powder coat finish meeting the requirements of AAMA 2604 for Pigmented Organic Coating on Extruded Aluminum.  Standard Tier I colors available are bronze, white, crème, sandstone, and almond.  Bronze anodizing, clear anodizing and high performance AAMA 605.2 finishes are optional.

Operation - The ventilator projects out to a 90 degree position for the widest possible egress opening.  Hinges shall be non-handed and project the vent while opening to avoid interference between main frame and sash.

IV. PERFORMANCE:
Structural - Shall meet the requirements of ANSI/AAMA 506-2008, 800HD specification. 
Thermal - Shall meet the requirements of AAMA 1504.88 CRF 79 / 63.

Forced Entry - Shall meet the requirements for AAMA 1302.5 and ASTM F588 Load Identification Level 10.

Impact: Shall meet the requirements of Miami Dade Protocols (ASTM 1886/ 1996)
V. INSTALLATION:
Qualifications - Only skilled mechanics with experience in this trade.  Units shall be installed plumb, level, square and shall be secured in accordance with detailed shop drawings.  A non-hardening sealant compatible with aluminum shall be provided by the installer and applied in sufficient quantity to provide a weathertight seal between the window and surrounding construction.

Installation Details - The window manufacturer shall submit complete installation details for the Architects approval.  The drawings shall show elevations of windows, full size details of frame and vents, details of construction and anchorage of window.
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SERIES “800” PUSH- OUT CASEMENT (HD/IMPACT)