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Southwest Aluminum Systems
Chandler, Arizona
Phone: 800-544-4044
SPECIFICATIONS FOR “MULTI-SLIDE” ENTRANCES
PART 1 - GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
Work included: Furnish all necessary materials, labor and equipment for the complete installation of aluminum mall front as shown on
the drawings and specified herein.
(Specifier Note: It is suggested that related items such as glass, sealants and aluminum framing be included whenever
possible.)
Work Not Included: Structural support of the framing system, interior closures, trim, metal sub-sills. (Specifier list other exclusions.)
Related Work Specified Elsewhere: (Specifier list.)
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Drawings and specifications are based upon the Plaza “Multi-Slide” Entrance system as manufactured by the Oldcastle Glass
Engineered Products / Southwest Aluminum Systems. Whenever substitute products are to be considered, supporting technical
literature, samples, drawings and performance data must be submitted ten (10) days prior to bid in order to make a valid comparison of
the products involved.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
(Specifier Note: The Plaza “Multi-Slide” Entrance system is not intended to be used as an exterior front. It can be used as an
exterior front only when air infiltration, water penetration and deflection are not critical.)
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
MATERIALS
Extrusions shall be 6063.T5 alloy and temper (ASTM B 221 alloy G.S. 10A-T5). Fasteners, where exposed, shall be aluminum,
stainless steel or plated steel. Perimeter anchors shall be aluminum or steel, providing the steel is properly isolated from the
aluminum. Glazing gaskets shall be vinyl extrusions. Track inserts shall be roll formed stainless steel.
FINISH SPECIFICATIONS
Note to specifier: Clear, Dark Bronze, and Black anodized finishes can be controlled to insure Uniform color. Light
and Medium Bronze finishes can not be controlled as well and generally requires a longer lead time and are priced as
Special Orders.
A. All exposed surfaces of the framing system shall be finished with an Architectural Class Anodized Finish; chemical etch,
medium matte, having a minimum thickness of 0.4 to 0.7 mil, integrally or electrolytically deposited colored anodic coating
sealed in accordance with ASTM specifications B-136-77 and free of scratches and other blemishes. The coating shall
conform to the following minimum requirements for thickness and weight and shall be continuous, fully sealed when
measured in accordance with ASTM B137-45, ASTM B244-68, and ISO 3210.1
1. Anodized finish color shall be
(Light, Medium, Dark Bronze, or Black) to match approved sample.
B. All exposed surfaces of the framing system shall be finished with an Anodized Finish; caustic etch followed by an anodic
oxide treatment to obtain a clear anodized finish, medium matte, having a minimum thickness of 0.4 mil, integrally or
electrolytically deposited colored anodic coating sealed in accordance with ASTM specifications B-136-77, and free of
scratches and other blemishes.
1. Anodized finish color shall be Clear Anodized to match approved sample.
The following “paint” finishes are available from OLDCASTLE GLASS ENGINEERED PRODUCTS / SOUTHWEST
ALUMINUM SYSTEMS please select one or more types of paint as required by your project.
C. All exposed surfaces of the framing system shall be finished with a high performance pigmented organic coating finish.
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Aluminum surfaces shall be cleaned with inhibited chemicals, conversion coated with acid-chromate-fluoride-phosphate
treatment, and painted with organic coating specified below. Prepare, pre-treat and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to
comply with coating and resin manufacturer’s instructions providing a finish free of scratches and other blemishes.
1. Fluorpolymer Coating shall conform to American Architectural Manufacturers Association 2605.2, Specifications for
High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels, ”containing a minimum of 70% Kynar 500
resin with a minimum of 1.2 mil dry film thickness.
2. Color shall be _________________________ to match approved sample.
***OR***
1. Fluorpolymer Coating shall conform to American Architectural Manufacturers Association 2604.2, “Specifications for
High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels,” containing a minimum of 50% Kynar 500
resin with a minimum of 1.2 mil dry film thickness.
2. Color shall be _________________________ to match approved sample.
HARDWARE
Hardware for the Plaza “Multi-Slide” Entrance system shall be the entrance manufacturers standard as follows:
• Tandem ballbearing caster
• Adams Rite MS 1850-H hook boltlock
• Cylinders (interior and exterior)
• Flush face pull
FABRICATION
Fixed and sliding panels shall have a nominal depth of 1 3/4" each to insure rigidity and prevent racking. The weight of each panel shall
be supported by the base tracks. Sliding panels shall be equipped with two center pivoted spring loaded, tandem wheel assemblies,
each capable of supporting a moving weight of 300 pounds and shall be equipped with two self-contained, steel balI bearing rollers.
Sliding panels shall not be removable when in a locked position.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
INSTALLATlON
All jambs, head and sill track shall be set in correct locations as shown in the details and shall be level, square, plumb and in alignment
with other work in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and approved shop drawings.
PROTECTION AND CLEANING
After installation, the General Contractor shall adequately protect exposed portions of aluminum surfaces from damage by grinding and
polishing compounds, plaster, lime, acid, cement, or other contaminants. The General Contractor shall be responsible for final cleaning.
(NOTE: In keeping with Oldcastle Glass Engineered Products / Southwest Aluminum Systems continuous policy of product
improvements, all specifications are subject to change without notice.)
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