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Series 680

Aluminum Tilt & Turn Window

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Features

  • Tested in accordance with ANSI/AAMA 101-93 HC40
  • Test results vary, consult with our technical support staff to obtain test results on the product of interest
  • 2 5/8" exterior frame depth
  • Insulbar thermal break(polyamide 6.6 reinforced fiberglass) EDPM weather-stripping
  • Extruded tubular vent and frame members are metered, corner keyed joinery
  • Weeped system
  • Uniform sight lines
  • Principal extrusion thickness 0.075"
  • Glazed with extruded aluminium glazing beads
  • 1" to 1 3/4" glazing infill
  • can be stacked vertically and/or horizontally
  • Standard colors bronze and white baked enamel

Options

  • Custom Finishes(Anodizing, Powder Coating)
  • Custom Colors
  • Custom Hardware
  • Custodial Locks
  • Limited Operation Stops
  • Screens

Warranty

  • 10 Years on Finish
  • 1 year on Operable Parts

(Detailed information on warranties is available upon request)

SECTION 08520 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

Provide materials, labor, and equipment necessary to furnish and install architectural aluminum windows in accordance with the contract documents and detail drawings. Included but not limited to shall be:

Section includes

  • Aluminum windows
  • Glass and glazing.
  • Metal panels
  • Perimeter trims
  • Sills and stools
  • All installation hardware and accessories required for a secure installation.
  • Removal and legal disposal of existing windows and related materials
  • Shims and anchors required for a secure installation
  • Insulation between window frames and adjacent construction. (Optional)
  • Perimeter sealing. Specifier Note: It is suggested that related items such as glass and glazing trims closure, sealants, entrances, and entrance framing be included whenever possible.

Products supplied but not installed under this section.

  • Entrances
  • Entrance hardware
  • Entrance framing
  • Curtain wall

Specifier Note:
Windows, entrances, entrance hardware, entrance framing, curtainwalls and related products shall be the product of a single manufacturer.
Products installed but not supplied under this section

Related Sections

  • Section 08800 Glass and Glazing
  • Section 07900 Sealants
  • Section 08410 Entrance and Entrance Framing
  • Section 08900 Curtain Wall
  • Allowances,
  • Unit Prices
  • Measurement Procedures
  • Payment Procedures
  • Alternates/Alternatives

References

  • American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
  • American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM
  • The Aluminum Association (AA)

Specifier Note: All references shall be in accordance With the Reference Standards set forth in ANSI/AAMA 101-93 Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum and Poly Prime Windows and Glass Doors

Definitions :
The windows shall be Architectural or Heavy Commercial Aluminum Window System (Specifier: please, select Heavy Commercial or Architectural Grade Windows in accordance with ANSI/AAMA 101-93 Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum and Poly Prime Windows and Glass Doors and AAMA 910-93. Voluntary "Life Cycle" Specifications and Test Methods for Architectural Grade Windows.

Test Procedures and Performance

  • Air Infiltration: The test specimen shall be tested in accordance with ASDTM E283 at a minimum vent size as specified in AAMA 101.93 (Note to Specifier for Operating Windows):For Operating Vents: The air infiltration rate shall not exceed 0.10 cfm/ft perimeter at a static air pressure differential of 6.24psf. For Fixed Windows: The air infiltration rate shall not exceed 0.03 cfm/ft2
  • Water Resistance: The test specimen shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E547 and ASTM E331 at a minimum vent. There shall be no leakage as defined in the test method.
  • For Operating Vents: There shall be no leakage at a pressure differential of 10.5psf Heavy Commercial-HC classification
  • For Fixed Windows: There shall be no Leakage at a pressure differential of 8.0psf for F-AW classification (6.0psf for F-HC class)
  • Uniform Load Deflection: A minimum static Air pressure difference of (Specifier: select the wind load in psf__PSF shall be applied in the positive and negative direction in accordance with ASTM E330. There shall be no deflection in excess of 1/175 of the span of any framing member.
  • Uniform Load Structural Test: A minimum static air pressure difference of __psf shall be applied in the positive and negative direction in accordance with ASTM E330. The unit shall be evaluated after each load.
  • Component Testing: Window components shall be tested in accordance with procedures described in ANSI/AAMA 101.93
  • Condensation Resistance TestLCRF) when tested in accordance with AAMA1503.1-88 the condensation resistance factor shall not be less than 55.
  • Thermal Transmittal TestLConductive U-factor) when tested in accordance with AAMA150.31-88. The conductive thermal transmittance (U-factor) shall not be more than .60BTU/hr/ sf/degreeF.

(Specifier Note: Unless otherwise specified, windows tested and certified for condensation resistance and thermal transmittance shall be glazed with no more than two lights of clear, uncoated, annealed glass.

System Description

Sealed insulating glass shall be of standard construction. Higher performance glass may yield improved CRF and "U" factor

  • Life cycle testing for architectural grade windows when tested in accordance with AAMA910.93, there shall be no damage to fasteners, hardware parts, support arms, actuating mechanisms or any other damage which would cause the window to be inoperable, and air infiltration and water resistance tests shall not exceed the primary performance specified herein.
  • Forced Entry Resistance: All windows shall conform to AAMA 1302.5 -1976. (Specifier Note: This test applies provided local code requirements are not in conflict. In case of conflict, the local code shall govern)

Thermal Barrier Tests :
Testing shall be in general accordance with AAMA TIR_A8-1990.Structural Performance Poured and Debridged Framing System.

Submittals

General:
Prepare, review, approve, and submit specified submittals in accordance with "Conditions of the Contract Product data, shop drawings, samples, and similar submittals are defined in "Conditions of the Contract."

  • Submittal purpose
  • Non-requested submittals
  • Architect's review.

Product Data:
submit product data for each type of product specified.

Shop Drawings:
Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product components, including anchorage, accessories, finish and colors.

Samples:
Submit verification samples for window types and finish.

Calculations (Optional) :
For approval purposes, provide engineering calculations to demonstrate compliance of window components and assemblies with the specified structural requirements.

Quality Control Submittals.

  • Design Data: All casement windows shall meet or exceed ANSI/AAMA 101.93 for (Specifier: select window grade and rating) rated windows.
  • Test reports: Submit certified test reports, showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties.
  • Certificates: Submit product certificates signed by manufacturer certifying materials comply with specified performance characteristics and physical requirements.
  • Manufacturer's Installation Instructions.

Quality Assurance

Qualifications :

  • Installer qualifications: The installer shall be a company specializing in the installation of aluminum windows with a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
  • Manufacturer qualifications: manufacturer shall be capable of providing field service representation during construction, approving acceptable installer and approving application method
  • To assure the performance specified. The window manufacturer shall test for air infiltration, water resistance and structural requirements in accordance with ANSI/AAMA 101.93

Regulatory Requirements:

Published specifications, standards, tests or recommended methods of trade, industry or governmental organizations apply to work in this section. Meet all handicapped requirements.

Certificates/Certifications :

Field Samples

Mock-ups

  • Pre-installation meetings: Conduct pre-installation meeting to verify project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer's installation instructions and manufacturer's warranty requirements.
  • 1.07 Delivery, Storage and Handling
  • Ordering: Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid construction delays.
  • Store and handle windows, mullion, a trim and hardware in strict compliance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Protect all window materials adequately against damage form the elements, construction activities and other hazards before, during and after installation.

    • Project Conditions/Site Conditions

    Verify existing conditions:

    Field measurements:

    Verify actual measurements/openings by field measurements before fabrication: show recorded measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements, fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.

    Sequencing

    Scheduling

Warranty

Product Warranty: Refer to "Conditions of the Contract" for project warranty provisions.
Manufacturer's Warranty: Submit for Owner's acceptance, manufacturer's standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer's warranty is in addition to and not a limitation of other rights Owner may have under the Contract Documents.
Beneficiary:Issue warranty in the legal name of the project Owner

Warranty Period:

  • Windows shall be two (2) years commencing on date of shipment.
  • Insulating glass shall be warranted to be free from defects (excluding breakage) for a period of ten (10) years commencing on date of shipment (issued by the glass manufacturer)
  • The installation shall be warranted against defects for one (1) year from date of installation. (Supplied by instqller).

System Startup/Owner's Instructions

Maintenance

Extra materials

Deliver to Owner extra materials from same products with protective covering and identify with descriptive labels.

Product->Manufacturers

Aluminum for Windows and Components:

  • Extruded aluminum profiles shall be 6063 T5 alloy and temper (ASTM B22) F.S.10A-T5)
  • The frame and vent depth shall be not less than 2-5/8" (65mm)
  • All framing members shall provide the structural strength sufficient to meet the specified performance requirements.
  • All glass pockets, fixed and ventilators shall be weeped to provide positive drainage. Water shall be weeped to the exterior via frame weep slots protected by a hooded cover or integral drips.

MATERIALS

Acceptable Window Manufacturers :

All Architectural and /or Heavy Commercial Aluminum Windows (Specifier to select grade, Heavy Commercial or Architectural grade) shall be:

Optimum Window Series 680 as manufactured by
Optimum Window Mfg. Corp.,
28 Canal Street,
Ellenville,NY 12428
Telephone:914-647-1900,
Fax: 914-647-1494

The RT680 Series are available in the following types of windows (Specifier: select quantity and material(s): Projected (P.O. and P.I.) Windows, Casement Windows, Side Hinge (In-swing) Windows, Dual Action (Tilt& Turn) Windows, Fixed Windows, Vertically Pivoted Windows, Horizontally Pivoted Windows, Top Hinged In-swing (THIS) Windows

Other manufacturers requesting approval to bid their product as an equal must submit their request in writing ten (10) days prior to close of bidding.see2.01D. Substitutions, for required submittals

Manufactured products specified shall be considered as the standard for materials, sizes, finish, and quality.

Substitutions:

Substitute products shall be submitted by written request ten (10) days prior to bid, including:

  • Certificates of compliance from the substitute manufacturer attesting to adherence to the requirements of the specification.
  • Certified test reports verifying compliance with all test reports.
  • Product sample complete with glazing, panning, trims, and other options.
  • Technical literature and drawings
  • Finish samples and literature
  • Evidence verifying that the manufacturer has engaged in the design and manufacture of architectural aluminum windows for a period of not less than five (5) years.

Approved equals shall be in the form of a of a written addendum

Existing Products

Materials

COMPONENTS

Fasteners:

  • Fasteners, where exposed, shall be 300 series stainless steel.
  • Perimeter anchors shall e aluminum or steel, providing the steel is properly separated from the aluminum.

Glazing Materials:

  • Glazing materials shall be compatible with aluminum and those sealant and sealing materials used in composite structure, which have direct contact with the gasket.
  • Standard exterior and interior glazing gaskets shall be a dry glazed elastomer in accordance with ASTM C864-84
  • Interior air sealants shall be silicone and shall meet AAMA 802.5-92 (Type11).
  • Glazing beads shall be extruded aluminum and shall be a minimum thickness of .050" (1.3)
  • Frames shall be weather-stripped with a resilient elastomer gasket.

Glass and Glazing :

  • Glass thickness and type shall be based on the manufacturer's recommendations for specified design pressure.
  • All glass thickness shall be as specified herein
  • Standard factory glazing shall be as specified.
  • Annealed glass installed in windows shall meet ASTM C1036-91.
  • Sealed insulating glass, where used, shall conform to ASTM E774-88. "A" Level.
  • Safety glazing materials, where used, shall conform to ANSI Z97.1-1984 or CPSC 16 CRF 16 CRF 1201-1986.
  • Tempered glass, where used, shall conform to ASTM C1043-91. Specified Note: "A" Level sealed glass is required for AW rated windows.

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