Specifications
GENERAL
Aluminum entrance shall be Marlin series 5.0 as manufactured by Marlin windows.
Frames, sidelights, and fixed windows shall be of the same manufacturer. If
substitute materials are utilized, they are required to be supported by proper
specifications and technical drawings no less than ten working business days
prior to bid for consideration.
MATERIALS
All
door and framing shall be aluminum alloy & temper. Stiles and rails shall be
3/16" in thickness and shall be tubular in shape. All weathering shall be
silicone treated polypropylene. Any exposed fasteners shall be stainless steel
or aluminum.
FINISH
Standard architectural Class II anodic color conforming to Aluminum Association
AA-M12-C22-A34 for dark bronze or AA-M12-C22-A31 for clear anodize.
(Architectural Class I anodic finish and organic coatings available).
CONSTRUCTION
Aluminum stiles and rails are formed with butt joints to form tight fitting
joints, secured with concealed brackets and anchored with bolts and screws and
are fully welded. Doors shall have snap in stops with bulb style glazing vinyl
on each side. No exposed screws shall be permitted. Adjusting mechanisms shall
be located in the top rail near the lock stile. All glazing shall be flush,
including the horizontal muntins and sills and held in place by E.P.D.M. glazing
gaskets.
AIR
INFILTRATION
.48
CFM @ 6.24 PSF, In accordance with ASTM E 283
HARDWARE
All
doors shall be equipped with a maximum security hookbolt lock. Pair of doors
shall be equipped with lever type flush bolts located in the top and bottom of
the inactive meeting stiles. Operating hardware shall be butt hinges, offset
pivots, or center pivots as supplied by the door manufacturer. Closers for butt
hung and offset pivoted doors shall be door manufacturer's stand surface closer.
Closers for center pivoted doors shall be door manufacturer's standard overhead
concealed closers. All butt hung and offset pivoted doors shall have a Marlin
pull handle and 1" diameter push bar. All center pivoted doors shall have 1"
diameter push bars on both sides.
CUSTOM HARDWARE
If
hardware items are to be supplied to the door manufacturer by others, templates
and physical hardware must be submitted to the door manufacturer prior to
fabrication.
GLAZING
Marlin entrances shall accommodate 1" glazing as required. Provisions for 1/4"
glazing shall be accommodated by use of an adapter.
INSTALLATION
Glass and framing shall be installed straight, plumb, and level without twisting
and securely anchored in place. All joints between framing and the building
exterior shall be sealed to provide a watertight installation.
PROTECTION AND CLEANING
The
General Contractor shall provide adequate protection of the aluminum and glass
surface from damage by grinding compound, lime, acids, cement or other
contaminants. The General Contractor shall be responsible for final cleaning.
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