CURTAIN WALL. SMR900 Series Product Assembly Manual 2007

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1 CURTAIN WALL SMR900 Series Product Assembly Manual 2007

2 SMR900.1.ii SMR900 Curtain Wall Introduction The Company Senior Aluminium Systems are a group of companies based in the United Kingdom supported through regional Service Centres. Its' operations include the main business of stockholding in both systemized and standard aluminium extrusions. Mill finish, anodised (natural and bronze), and powder coated sections are all available, along with all of the necessary accessories for manufacture. The incorporation of new or modified sections, system compatible, is carried out when required. The emphasis is on service to our clients, with response speed being very much of the essence. Deliveries are made on dedicated vehicles in our own livery, into all areas of the country on a regular basis - collections can be easily arranged for direct release (ex. works) to our clients' instructions. Short notice collections can also be arranged in the event of the occasional, and inevitable 'emergency'. The Product Range Other product ranges available from Senior Aluminium Systems include: - Entrances and Doors, Windows, Mid-Rise Curtain Walls, Commercial Windows, Patent Glazing, Sub Frame, Standard Angles and Rectangular Tubes, Residential Windows, Residential Doors, Patio Doors and Secondary Glazing. Quality Assurance We are committed to the aims of ISO 9001 Quality Assurance. In the event of questions or queries concerning the contents of this manual or any other product on offer from Senior Aluminium Systems, please do not hesitate to contact your Regional Service Centre: Senior Aluminium Systems Denaby (Head Office) Senior Aluminium Systems Scotland Senior Aluminium Systems South Senior Aluminium Systems Plc operate a policy of continuing development and reserve the right to amend and improve their products without notification. Every effort will however be made to ensure that up-dates are circulated to our clients for information as deemed necessary. All items contained in this manual are subject to our normal terms and conditions, a copy of which is available on request. Whilst we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the drawings and measurements contained in this manual, we neither warrant nor guarantee the accuracy and you should undertake your own measurements and not place any reliance on or act in consequence of the contents herein.

3 SMR900 Curtain Wall SMR900.1.iii Scope This specification covers the materials, sections and accessories generally available from stock through the Senior Aluminium Systems group of companies. It illustrates typical recommendations for the fabrication of our SMR900 series Curtain Walling. Refer to SD Manual for data on insert door assembly. There are also a range of thermally broken window and door inserts available and are illustrated in separate manuals. All windows & door insets should be suitably fixed to the curtain wall to carry any loads during operation. The sections and fittings described in this manual are not definitive or exclusive in application but show typical assemblies using standard materials and accessories. These details are suitable for installations in both new buildings and re-furbishments, which should comply with the latest building regulations. Construction SMR900 Curtain Wall framing is constructed using mechanical methods at butt joints. A proprietary sealant to protect against water entry should always be used on all metal-to-metal and gasket to gasket joints during assembly. Senior Aluminium Systems have been tested with Tremsil 500. Vertical sections are designed to run through which enables individual panels to be made separately and ease the problems associated with handling or transporting large, or multi panel, frames when fully assembled. Glazing options include single glazing (using adaptors) and Double-glazing 28mm. At all times good working practices should be employed. Accessories All accessories shown in this manual are deemed to be both typical, and suitable for, the installations intended. They are generally standard items, which carry with them the manufacturer s guarantees and are components that are held in stock. Testing SMR900 Series curtain walling has been independently tested to CWCT specification sequence B and has achieved the following results: - Air Permeability 600Pa Water Tightness 600Pa Wind Resistance 2400Pa When tested in accordance with EN 13830: 2003 the following results were achieved:- Air Permeability 600Pa Water Tightness 600Pa Wind Resistance 2400Pa Separate figures are available for Thermal U-values depending on type of frame and glazing material. Materials Extruded aluminium is Aluminium Alloy 6063.T6 to BS EN 755 part9: 2001 Anodizing: i) Natural (Silver) anodised to BS3897, and ii) Anolok Bronze Colour 547 anodised to BS3897, Anodising is to a minimum of 25 microns (AA25). Powder Coating is to BS6496, Gasketry is manufactured in accordance with BS3734 and BS7412, cat A. Glazing Note: All Glazing should be carried out to the recommendations of B.S.6262 Single glazing adaptor sections are designed to take glass thickness of 10mm and 6mm. Each pane of glass is individually inserted into a fully rebated and prepared opening. Gasket seal to the inside create a bond between the glass and the main structure. Glass is retained in position by pressure plates screwed into extruded screw ports in the face of the main sections. Cover caps conceal the fixings screws for an aesthetic exterior appearance. For Double-glazing there is a standard unit thickness of 28mm. Double-glazing is carried out in the same manner as single glazing. Doors and windows can be incorporated directly into the aluminium framing using standard assembly and glazing methods. Window and Door Inserts Senior Aluminium Systems offer an extensive range of window and door systems. Please refer to the relevant technical manuals. All windows & door inserts should be suitably fixed to the curtain wall to carry any loads during operation. Site Installation Site fixing of finished frames should take into account all applicable standards with regard to both the method employed and safe working practices. Frame fixings should be suitable for the purpose given site conditions, live loads and materials into which the installation is to be made. If in doubt, please check with your fixings supplier regarding type and method to be used. Machinery Requirements Senior Aluminium Systems SMR900 Curtain Wall systems are designed to facilitate assembly with a minimum of equipment. It is however advisable that a positive approach be made to available machinery, and it s use, to ensure good quality of finished work with any aluminium product.

4 SMR900.1.iv SMR900 Curtain Wall Index Description Detail Page. Last Issue Date Front Cover SMR900.1.i Introduction SMR900.1.ii Specification SMR900.1.iii Index SMR900.1.iv Index SMR900.1.v Section Identification SMR900.1.vi Section Identification SMR900.1.vii Manual Up-Dates SMR900.1.MU.i SMR900.1.MU.ii A - General Arrangements General Arrangements 60mm/75mm/100mm/125mm/150mm/175mm SMR900.A Mullion D/G SCWPPP Plastic Pressure Plt. General Arrangements 60mm/75mm/100mm/125mm/150mm/175mm SMR900.A Mullion D/G SMRSMR900SMR9000 Aluminium Pressure Plt. General Arrangements 60mm/75mm/100mm/125mm/150mm/175mm SMR900.A Transom D/G SCWPPP Plastic Pressure Plt. General Arrangements 60mm/75mm/100mm/125mm/150mm/175mm SMR900.A mm D/G SMRSMR900SMR9000 Aluminium Pressure Plt. General Arrangements Closers and Adapters SMR900.A SCWPPP Plastic Pressure Plt. General Arrangements Closers and Adapters SMR900.A SMRSMR900SMR9000 Aluminium Pressure Plt. General Arrangements Window/Door Inserts SMR900.A SCWPPP Plastic Pressure Plt. General Arrangements Window/Door Inserts SMR900.A SMRSMR900SMR9000 Aluminium Pressure Plt. B - Section Identification Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Section Identification & Properties SMR900.B Full Size Sections Blank SMR900.B

5 SMR900 Curtain Wall SMR900.1.v Index Description Product Page Last Issue Date C - Accessory Components Accessories Fixing And Expansion Sleeves. Accessories Packers, Spigots and Gaskets SMR900.C SMR900.C Accessories Fixings SMR900.C Accessories Blank SMR900.C D Section Properties & Preparation Details Section Properties Composite Properties SMR900.D Section Properties Composite Properties SMR900.D Section Properties Composite Properties SMR900.D Preparation Details Glazing Deductions SMR900.D E - Assembly Assembly Spigot Joints SMR900.E Assembly Spigot Joints SMR900.E Assembly Pressure Plate Drilling And Drainage SMR900.E Assembly General Arrangement For Transom SMR900.E Assembly Pointing Detail at Typical Corner. SMR900.E Assembly Sealing Detail at Cruciform Joint SMR900.E Assembly General Construction Of Cruciform SMR900.E Assembly Expansion Joints and Bracketry SMR900.E Assembly Mullion Expansion Joint SMR900.E Assembly Pointing Detail at Expansion Joint SMR900.E Assembly Typical Fixing Bracket Detail 100mm SMR900.E Assembly Typical Mullion Detail At Cill SMR900.E Assembly Head and Cill Detail SMR900.E Assembly Jamb Detail SMR900.E Assembly Aero Foil Cap Jointing SMR900.E Assembly Raked Head Detail SMR900.E Assembly Raked Head Detail SMR900.E Assembly Blank SMR900.E F - Installation Installation Glass Packing SMR900.F