SECTION 08410 ALUMINUM ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: Aluminum doors and window wall frames. B. Related Sections: 1. Section 08480 Balanced Doors 2. Section 08710 Door Hardware 3. Section 08800 Glazing. 1.02 SUBMITTALS A. Submit product data, shop drawings and samples in accordance with Section 01340. 1. Product Data: Submit 2 copies of Manufacturer's Specifications, recommendations and standard details for aluminum doors, and frames. 2. Shop Drawings: a. Test reports: In accordance with specified test methods. b. Warranty: agreeing to repair or replace defective material within warranty period. c. Certificates that system meets requirements. 3. Samples: a. Submit 3 samples of each required aluminum finish. b. Color samples for Duranar finish shall be submitted from the actual production line. Lab produced samples are not acceptable. 4. Test reports (aluminum storefronts): Furnish certified test reports verifying that the system being submitted has been previously tested and meets the specified performance criteria. Test reports are not to be considered as a substitution for engineer calculations required elsewhere. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Standards: Except as otherwise indicated, the requirements for aluminum doors and frames, and the terminology used in this Section, are those of NAAMM, AAMA and AA and in particular, those of the "Entrance Manual" by NAAMM. B. Regulatory Requirements: 1. ANSI A117.1 "Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to and Usable by Physically Handicapped People." 2. Public Law 101-336 "The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). 3. ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). 4. The Arizonans with Disabilities Act of 1992 Administrative Rules (AzDAAG) C. Performance Requirements: Provide aluminum entrance and storefront assemblies that comply with specified performance characteristics. Each system shall be tested by a recognized testing laboratory or agency in accordance with specified test methods. 1. Environmental Requirements: a. Air infiltration: These systems shall be designed to perform in accordance with ASTM E283. Infiltration shall not exceed 0.06 cfm per square foot of fixed area. b. Water infiltration: The systems shall be designed to perform in accordance with ASTM 331. No water penetration at a test pressure of 10 psf. 98055A 08410-1 Rev. 1 December 11, 1998
2. Structural Requirements: a. Windload: Based on local windload requirements, inward and outward, the maximum mullion spacing shall not provide a deflection greater than L/175 of the total span and allowable stress with a safety factor of 1.65 when tested in accordance with ASTM E330. b. Deadloads: The system shall not deflect more than 1/8 inch at the center point of a horizontal member, nor more than 1/16 inch for the door header for the following glazing thicknesses: 1) 3.25 psf for 1/4 inch glass. 2) 6.5 psf fo 1-inch insulated glass. c. Thermal movement: Systems shall be designed and installed to provide for thermal expansion and contraction within the system components caused by a maximum 170 degree cycling temperature without causing detrimental effects to system or components. 1.04 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS A. Field Measurements: 1. Whenever possible, check the actual openings in the construction Work by accurate field measurement before fabrication, and show recorded measurements on final shop drawings. 2. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress as directed and avoid delays of the Work. 3. Where necessary, proceed with fabrication without field measurement, and coordinate installation tolerances to ensure proper fit of units. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Specifications are based on FA-SET S.S.G. frames and Series 350 doors as manufactured by Kawneer Co. B. Products equaling or exceeding quality requirements manufactured by EFCO Corporation, Monett, Missouri, or which are prior approved are acceptable for bidding. 2.02 MATERIALS A. Framing members, transition members, mullions, adapters, and mountings: Extruded 6063 T5 aluminum alloy (ASTM B221 - Alloy G.S. 10aT5). B. Screws, miscellaneous fastening devices, and internal components: Fasteners, where exposed, shall be aluminum, stainless steel or zinc plated steel in accordance with ASTM B633. Perimeter anchors shall be aluminum or steel, providing the steel is properly isolated from the aluminum. C. Glazing gaskets: EPDM elastomeric extrusions. D. Single acting entrance frame weathering: Non-porous, polymeric material. E. Steel Sections: ANSI/ASTM A36; shaped to suit mullion sections. F. Shop and Touch-Up Primer for Steel Components: SSPC 15, Type 1, red oxide. G. Touch-Up Primer for Galvanized Steel Surfaces: SSPS 20, zinc rich type. H. Aluminum Break Metal: Finish to match window frame, in sufficient gauge to prevent oil canning. 98055A 08410-2 Rev. 1 December 11, 1998
2.03 COMPONENTS A. Sizes and Profiles: The required sizes for doors and frame units, and profile requirements, are shown. Provide Optional Cover (Kawneer Part No. 71-093) at all exterior window wall framing (vertical and horizontal) with specified finish. B. Sill Adaptor (Interior): Provide extruded aluminum, finish to match interior of window wall, as indicated on drawings. 2.04 FABRICATION A. General 1. Complete the cutting, fitting, forming, drilling, and grinding of metal work prior to cleaning, finishing, treatment, and application of coatings. 2. Weld by methods recommended by the Manufacturer and AWS to avoid discoloration at welds. 3. Grind exposed welds smooth and restore mechanical finish. 4. Remove arrises from cut edges and ease edges and corners to a radius of approximately 1/64 inch (0.40mm). 5. Conceal fasteners, wherever possible, except as otherwise shown. 6. Maintain continuity of line and accurate relation of planes and angles. 7. Provide secure attachment and support at mechanical joints, with hairline fit of contacting members. 8. Reinforce the Work as necessary for performance requirements, and for support to the structure. 9. Separate dissimilar metals with bituminous paint or preformed separators which will prevent corrosion. 10. Separate metal surfaces at moving joints with non-metallic separators to prevent "freeze-up" of joints. B. Frames 1. Fabricate tubular assemblies as shown, with either welded or mechanical joints in accordance with Manufacturer's standards, with concealed fasteners wherever possible. 2. Provide members of the size, shape, and profile shown. 3. Reinforce internally with steel channel shapes as shown, or as necessary to support the required loads. 4. Weatherstripping: Provide compression weatherstripping on door-contact face of door stops on exterior door frames and/or other frames where indicated. 5. Glass framing members shall provide for flush glazing with through sight lines, without projecting stops for 1/4 inch (6mm) thick glass. 6. Provide glazing system for frames to receive lights. Design system for replacement of glass, but for non-removal of glass from exterior. 7. System shall provide resilient settings for glass by use of EPDM elastomeric extrusions. 8. Fabricate frame assemblies for exterior walls with flashing and weeps to drain penetrating moisture to exterior. 9. Provide anchorage and alignment brackets for concealed support of assembly from the building structure. 10. Allow for thermal expansion of exterior units. 11. Include flashings in conjunction with components as detailed, finished to match exterior finish. 12. Provide sill adapter and covers as specified. C. Aluminum Doors (Swinging) 1. Performance: Resistance to corner racking shall be tested by the Dual Moment Load test as follows: a. Test section shall consist of standard top door corner assembly. Side rail section shall be 24 inches (600mm) long and top rail section 12 inches (300mm) long. b. Anchor "top rail" positively to test bench so that corner protrudes 3 inches (75mm) beyond bench edge. 98055A 08410-3 Rev. 1 December 11, 1998
c. Anchor a lever arm positively to side rail at a point 19 inches (480mm) from inside edge of top rail. Attach weight support pad at a point 19 inches (480mm) from inner edge of side rail. d. Test section shall withstand a load of 245 pounds (111kg) on the lever arm before reaching the point of failure, which shall be considered a rotation on the lever arm in excess of 45 o. 2. Materials: Sections shall be extruded from 6063-T5 aluminum alloy (ASTM B221 - Alloy G.S. 10A T5). 3. Fasteners, where exposed, shall be aluminum, stainless steel or plated steel in accordance with ASTM A-164. Perimeter anchors shall be aluminum or steel, providing the steel is properly isolated from the aluminum. 4. Glazing gaskets shall be EPDM elastomeric extrusions. 5. Major portions of the door stiles shall be 0.125 inch (3mm) in thickness and glazing molding shall be 0.050 inch (1.27mm) thick. 6. Construction: a. Vertical Stiles: 3-1/2 inches (90mm). b. Top Rail: 3-1/2 inches (90mm). c. Bottom Rail: 12 inches (254mm). d. Corner construction: Both sigma deep penetration and fillet weld and mechanical clip fastening. e. Glazing stops: Snap-in type with EPDM glazing gaskets. 7. Door shall be weatherstripped on 3 sides with metal-backed pile cloth installed in door and/or frame. A weathered adjustable astragal with stainless steel backing shall be provided as pivoted stiles and at meeting stiles of pairs of doors. Bottom shall be weathered with an EPDM blade gasket sweep strip applied with concealed fasteners. 8. Hardware: Provide the following items: a. Pivot hinges, push-pulls: Architects classic style CO15, surface closers, threshold, weatherstrip, door bottom, and MS lock: Aluminum Door Manufacturer's standard. b. Lock and Cylinder: As specified in Section 08710. D. Hardware Installation at Factory: 1. Cut, reinforce, drill and tap frames as required to receive hardware except do not drill and tap for surface-mounted items until the time of installation at the Project Site. Comply with Hardware Manufacturer's instructions and template requirements. Use concealed fasteners wherever possible. 2. Install hardware, except surface-mounted hardware, at fabrication plant. Remove only as required for final finishing operations, and for delivery and installation of the Work at the Project Site. E. Aluminum Finishes 1. After fabrication of doors and frames prepare the aluminum surfaces for finishing in accordance with the aluminum producer's recommendations and standards of the finisher or processor. 2. Process components of each assembly simultaneously to attain complete uniformity of color. 3. Exterior Finish (Cover) for Window Wall: PPG Duranar (2 coat) paint coating with 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000. a. Primer: As manufactured by PPG. b. Top coat: Duranar UC54137 Beige. 4. Interior Finish for Window Wall and Door Interior / Exterior Finish: Dark Bronze anodized, Architectural Class 1 anodic coating conforming to Aluminum Association Designation AA-M-12 C22 A42. Kawneer Permanodic #40 Dark Bronze is acceptable. F. Custom Fabrications: 1. Back-up Plates: Milled 3/8 solid aluminum x 1-1/4 x 8. Drill and tap for (4) No. 8 machine screws, (2) each end for a total of (4) each plate. Provide as follows: a. Door Hinge: (1) plate each at frame jamb and door stile. b. Closer: (1) plate each at frame head and door rail (where closers are specified). c. Provide at the following doors: 101, 130B, 132A, and 132B. 98055A 08410-4 Rev. 1 December 11, 1998
PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 EXAMINATION A. Verification of Conditions: Examine subsurfaces to receive Work and report detrimental conditions in writing to Architect. Commencement of Work will be construed as acceptance of subsurfaces. B. Coordination: Coordinate with other Work which affects, connects with, or will be concealed by this Work. 3.02 PREPARATION A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements prior to preparation of Shop Drawings and fabrication, where possible, to ensure proper fitting of the Work. Allow for trimming and fitting wherever the taking of field measurements before fabrication might delay the Work. 3.03 INSTALLATION A. Comply with Manufacturer's Specifications and recommendations for the installation of aluminum doors and frames. 1. Furnish necessary material, labor, and equipment for the complete installation of the following: glass framing, vertical and horizontal mullions, transitional members connecting these components, adapters and mountings for trim moldings and facing (cover) materials. 2. Set units plumb, level and true in line, without warp or rack of frames, doors or panels. 3. Anchor securely in place. 4. Separate aluminum and other corrodible metal surfaces from sources of corrosion or electrolytic action at points of contact with other materials. 5. Set sill members and other members in a bed of compound as shown, or with joint fillers or gaskets as shown to provide weathertight construction. B. See Section 07900 for compounds, fillers and gaskets to be installed integrally with door and frames. C. See Section 08800 for installation of glass shown to be glazed into frames and doors. 3.02 CLEANING A. Clean aluminum surfaces promptly after installation of frames, exercising care to avoid damage of the protective coating. B. Remove excess glazing and sealant compounds, dirt, and other substances. END OF SECTION 98055A 08410-5 Rev. 1 December 11, 1998