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SECTION 08160 

ALUMINUM SLIDING GLASS DOORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1  SECTION INCLUDES

A.	SGD-2500 deluxe aluminum sliding glass door.

1.2  RELATED SECTIONS

A.	Section 07190 - Vapor and Air Barriers
	
B.	Section 07900 - Joint Sealants

1.3  REFERENCES

A. 	AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association

1. 	AAMA 103.3-93 “Procedural Guide for Aluminum and Vinyl Prime 
 Windows and Glass Doors, Insulating Storm Products for Windows and   
 Glass Doors and Thermal Performance of Windows and Glass Doors”

2. 	AAMA 1302.5-76, paragraph 3.1.1 Test A through 3.1.5 Test B “Voluntary 
 Specifications for Forced-Entry Resistant Aluminum Prime Windows”

B.	ANSI - American National Standards Institute

1.	ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 "Voluntary Specification for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows and Glass Doors"

C.	ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

1.	ASTM C 1036-91 "Standard Specification for Flat Glass"
	
2.	ASTM E 283-96 "Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors" 
	
3.	ASTM E 330-96 "Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference" 
	
4.	ASTM E 331-96 "Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference" 
	
5. 	ASTM E 547-96 "Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential" 

6. 	ASTM F 588-85 “Standard Test Methods for Resistance of Window      
      Assemblies to Forced Entry Excluding Glazing”

D. 	Florida Building Code

1. 	Protocol TAS-202 “Air, Water, Structural Test”

1.4  SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. 	Configuration: aluminum sliding glass door, ___ panel, ___ track, by-pass [ ___ pocket,] ___ moveable panels (X panels), [ ___ fixed panels (O panels)]. [Countertop unit.]  [Standard screen] [Box screen]. Standard stack [Reverse stack] [Double interlock].

B. 	Frame:  ___ jamb depth.
	
C. 	Glazing:  marine glazed, with 3/16” [1/4”] [5/8” insulated (3/16 glass - 1/4 air space - 3/16 glass)] [[colonial 5/8” insulated (3/16 glass - 1/4 air space - 3/16 glass, internal muntin)] tempered glass, factory glazed [knock down]. 

D. 	Performance Requirements

1. 	When tested according to Miami-Dade County test protocols, meets the design pressures stated in the Miami-Dade County Notice(s) of Acceptance for this product.

2. 	Air Infiltration: 0.3 (ft^3)/min/(ft^2) maximum when tested per ASTM E 283 at a 1.57 psf static air pressure difference.
	
3.	Water Resistance: no water leakage when tested per ASTM E 547 at a static air pressure difference of 15% of the positive design pressure.
	
4.	Uniform Load Structural: after testing per ASTM E 330 with a load equal to 150% of the positive design pressure, the unit must be operable, with a maximum permanent deformation in any member of 0.4% of the member’s length.  

1.5  SUBMITTALS

A.	Submit according to provisions of Section 01300.
	
B.	Product Data: provide manufacturer's standard details, specifications and catalog information, recommendations, and installation instructions.
	
C. 	Shop Drawings: include unit elevations, details of all aluminum door sections, typical anchorage and installation details, type of glazing and door finish, and interface with other products.

D. 	Finish Samples:  manufacturer’s available colors.

E. 	Unit Samples:  if required by Architect, provide scaled-down size [full size] operating samples of each unit type, to demonstrate design and construction of the unit and hardware.

1.6  QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: minimum five (5) years documented experience in the manufacture of aluminum doors as required for this project.
	
B.	Installer Qualifications: workmen properly trained and skilled in the installation and handling of aluminum doors as required for this project.

1.7  DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.	Store and handle doors and accessories in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 
	
B.	Protect the products from damage due to the elements, construction traffic, or other hazards, from the time of arrival through the completion of the project.        

1.8 	 WARRANTY

A.	Manufacturer:  warrant material and workmanship on all products for a period of three (3) years.  Insulated glass only to be warranted for ten (10) years against materially obstructed vision due to dust, film, or moisture on the interior surfaces of the glass.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1  MANUFACTURERS

A. 	PGT Industries, Inc. Series SGD-2500 deluxe sliding glass door.

2.2  MATERIALS

A. 	Main frame members:  extruded from 6063-T5 alloy, nominal 0.062” wall thickness.

B. 	Door panel members: extruded from 6063-T5 aluminum alloy, nominal 0.062” wall thickness.  
	
C.	Hardware: two steel [stainless steel] roller wheels per panel [two sets of tandem roller wheels (4 wheels total) per panel—required for insulated glass units, optional for monolithic units].  One steel and tin-lead alloy lever-locking latch assembly. [keyed mortice lock.] [One metal [wood] handle.]

D.	Weatherstripping:  double weatherstripped around each panel with pile weatherstrip.

E.	Marine glazed.

F.	Box screen:  same extrusion as door panel, but with insert to accept spline for fiberglass screen cloth.

2.3 	ACCESSORIES

2.4 FABRICATION

A.	Main frame and panel joints constructed with butt joint fit and assembled with phillips pan head screws.

B.	Handle shipped separately, all other hardware factory installed.

2.5  FINISHES

A.	Finish: White - PC-518, high-speed rotary atomizer applied or electrostatically sprayed, 1.0 mil dry film thickness minimum; Supplier Indalex or equivalent.

B.	Finish: Bronze - PC-501, high-speed rotary atomizer applied or electrostatically sprayed, 1.0 mil dry film thickness minimum; Supplier Indalex or equivalent.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1  EXAMINATION

A.	Verify that openings provide an acceptable anchoring surface, being clean, level, plumb, and dimensionally within the manufacturer’s tolerance of clearance spacing.
	
B.	Correct unacceptable openings as required prior to installation.

3.2  INSTALLATION

A.	Install doors and accessories in accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturer's recommendations.
	
B.	Securely fasten frames and jambs, and set units level, plumb, and square with respect to the surrounding structure, without twist or bow. 
	
C.	Place insulation materials around shim spaces as required to ensure continuity of the thermal barrier of the structure.
	
D.	Apply caulk all around between the aluminum frame and the structure, ensuring that a continuous airtight and watertight perimeter seal results.  Leave exposed surfaces clean and free of caulk.

3.3  ADJUSTING AND CLEANING 

A.	Ensure that units freely operate in a normal fashion without scraping or excessive noise, and that door panels make proper contact with weatherstripping perimeter seal.  Adjust frame, door panel, or hardware as needed.
	
B.	Leave units thoroughly clean and free of dirt or other construction residue.

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