ALUMINUM ENTRANCES
SERIES 702 INTERIOR SLIDING DOORS
GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS
Section 08 32 13 Sliding Aluminum-Framed Glass Doors
This suggested guide specification has been developed using the current edition of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
“Manual of Practice,” including the recommendations for the CSI 3 Part Section Format and the CSI Page Format. Additionally, the
development concept and organizational arrangement of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) MASTERSPEC Program was
recognized in the preparation of this guide specification. Neither CSI nor AIA endorse specific manufacturers and products. The
preparation of the guide specification assumes the use of standard contract documents and forms, including the “Conditions of
the Contract,” published by the AIA.
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 Summary
A. Section includes: Trulite Sliding Aluminum-Framed Glass Doors, Glass & Glazing, Door Hardware, and Components.
1. Model Type includes:
a. Model 702 Interior Sliding Door Systems for single to multiple track units for straight stacking.
Various Stile Widths x 1½” Depth
(Dependent on design application and configuration)
EDITOR NOTE: BELOW RELATED SECTIONS ARE SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE. HOWEVER, TRULITE GLASS & ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDS SINGLE SOURCE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL OF THESE SECTIONS AS INDICATED IN 2.07: SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL.
B. Related Sections:
1. 08 42 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances
2. 08 42 26 All-Glass Entrances
3. 08 43 13 Aluminum-Framed Storefronts
4. 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls
5. 08 80 00 Glazing
1.02 References (Industry Standards)
EDITOR NOTE: REFER TO INDEX FOR ANY AND ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS.
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1. ASTM A164 Specifications for Aluminum, Stainless Steel,
or Plated Steel Fasteners
2. ASTM B221 Specifications for Aluminum Extrusions
3. ASTM B633 Specifications for Electrodeposited Coatings of
Zinc on Iron or Steel
B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
1. AAMA 611 Voluntary Specification for Anodized
Architectural Aluminum
2. AAMA 2603 Voluntary Specification for Performance
Requirements and Test procedures for Pigmented Organic
Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
Effective May 2015
3. AAMA 2604 Voluntary Specification for Performance
Requirements and Test procedures for High-Performance
Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
4. AAMA 2605 Voluntary Specification for Performance
Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior
Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and
Panels
1.03 System Description
A. Model 702 Interior Sliding Door Systems shall be multi-use, single to multiple track units for straight stacking or straight pocket
stacking.
B. Performance Requirements:
1. Specifier Note:
a. Model 702 Sliding Door Systems are designed and intended to be used for Interior applications.
b. Model 702 Sliding Door Systems can only be used in exterior applications where no design considerations are applicable
regarding air penetration, water penetration, and deflection. This product is excluded from Warranty coverage when
specified and used in Exterior installations.
1.04 Submittals
A. General: Prepare and submit specified submittals in accordance with “Division 1 General Requirements, Submittal Procedures”
as therein defined and including but not limited to; product data and specifications, shop drawings, finish colors, samples,
quality assurance documents, product certificates, and manufacturer’s installation instructions.
1.05 Quality Assurance
A. Qualifications:
1. Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced (as determined by contractor) to perform work of this section who has
specialized in the installation of work similar to that required for this project and who is acceptable to the manufacturer.
2. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer capable of providing field service representation during construction, approving
acceptable installer, and approving application method.
B. Pre-Installation Meetings: Conduct pre-installation meeting to verify project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer’s
installation instructions, and manufacturer’s warranty requirements.
1.06 Delivery, Storage and Handling
A. Comply with Section 01 60 00 Product Requirements.
B. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid construction delays.
C. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact. Handle
packages with care to avoid damaging contents. Do not drop packages from any height.
D. Storage and Protection: Store materials off ground and protect from exposure to detrimental weather conditions, other
construction trades and activities. Stack materials neatly and evenly and avoid crushing packages.
1.07 Warranty
A. Project Warranty: Refer to “Division 1 General Requirements, Work Covered by Contract Documents” for project warranty
conditions.
B. Manufacturer’s Product Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s product warranty for Sliding AluminumFramed Glass Doors as follows:
1. Model 702 Interior Sliding Door Systems shall be guaranteed against defects in materials and/or workmanship as defined by
manufacturer’s published Limited Warranty for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
Effective May 2015
EDITOR NOTE: RETAIN BELOW ARTICLE FOR PROPRIETARY METHOD SPECIFICATION; ADD PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES, PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS, MATERIAL STANDARDS, AND DESCRIPTIONS AS APPLICABLE. DO NOT USE THE PHRASE “OR EQUAL” / “OR APPROVED
EQUAL,” OR SIMILAR PHRASES. USE OF SUCH PHRASES MAY CAUSE AMBIGUITY IN THE SPECIFICATIONS DUE TO OF DIFFERENT
INTERPRETATIONS AMONG THE DIVERGENT PARTIES OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS AND READERS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS. SUCH
PHRASES REQUIRE EXTENSIVE AND COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS (PROCEDURAL, LEGAL, REGULATORY, AND RESPONSIBILITY) FOR
DETERMINING “OR EQUAL.”
2.01 Manufacturers (Acceptable Manufacturers & Products)
A. Address:
Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions
403 West Park Court Suite #201
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Contact info:
a. Telephone: 678-593-9200
b. Email: info@trulite.com
c. Web Address: www.trulite.com
EDITOR NOTE: RETAIN BELOW FOR ALTERNATE MANUFACTURERS/PRODUCTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
COORDINATE BELOW WITH BID DOCUMENTS (IF ANY), AND DIVISION 1 ALTERNATES SECTION. CONSULT WITH TRULITE GLASS &
ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON ALTERNATE MANUFACTURERS AND PRODUCTS MEETING THE DESIGN CRITERIA
AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. TRULITE GLASS & ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS RECOMMENDS OTHER MANUFACTURERS REQUESTING
APPROVAL TO BID THEIR PRODUCT AS AN EQUAL, MUST SUBMIT THEIR REQUEST IN WRITING (10) DAYS PRIOR TO CLOSE.
B. Product
1. Model 702 Interior Sliding Door Systems
C. Substitutions:
1. General: Refer to “Division 1 General Requirements, Work Covered by Contract Documents” for procedures and
submission requirements.
2.02 Materials
A. Sliding Aluminum – Framed Glass Doors
1. Door and frame sections shall conform to the Material
Standards of ASTM B 221; 6063 – T5 Alloy & Temper
2. The door stile and rail profile dimensions for the ARCH
Model 702 Sliding Door Systems are:
Jamb Lock Interlocking
Stile
Stile
Stile
3/4” 2-3/4”
1-3/4”
Top Bottom Horizontal
Rail
Rail
Mid-Rail
1-1/4” 3-1/2”
1-5/8”
3. The top and bottom track profile dimensions for the
Trulite Model 702 Sliding Door Systems are:
For Single Track: Top = 2-1/8” x 1-1/2”
Bottom = 2-5/16” x 3/8”
Each Additional Track and Panel adds 2-5/16” Depth
4. Major portions of the door stiles and rails are to be .094” in nominal thickness.
5. Optional Bottom Track inserts shall be 22 gauge, roll formed stainless steel.
B. Glazing gaskets shall be extruded vinyl, black in color.
C. Bottom Rollers shall consist of steel housings with two each center pivoted, spring loaded, anti-jump travel, and
fully adjustable tandem wheel assemblies. All steel stampings and rivets shall have 0.001” zinc plate with chromate
seal per Military Specification QQ-Z-325B, Type II, Class I (ref ASTM 633). Tandem Bottom Rollers shall have a moving
weight load capacity of 500 pounds.
2.03 Accessories
Effective May 2015
A. Fasteners: Exposed fasteners shall be aluminum, stainless steel, or plated steel.
B. Perimeter anchors: Perimeter anchors shall be aluminum, stainless steel, or plated steel. Where steel anchors are used,
provide insulation between steel and aluminum materials to prevent galvanic action.
EDITOR NOTE: REVISE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC HARDWARE FOR EACH SPECIFIC ENTRANCE TYPE. TO INSURE SINGLE SOURCE RESPONSIBILITY
AND TIMELY COORDINATION, TRULITE GLASS & ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS RECOMMENDS THAT YOUR FINISH HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
BE INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION. IF THESE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FURNISHED UNDER THE “FINISH HARDWARE” SECTION OF THE
SPECIFICATIONS, THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT SHOULD BE INCLUDED. “THE FINISH HARDWARE SUPPLIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
FURNISHING PHYSICAL HARDWARE TO THE ENTRANCE MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO FABRICATION, AND FOR COORDINATING HARDWARE
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS WITH THE HARDWARE MANUFACTURER, THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND THE ENTRANCE MANUFACTURER
TO INSURE THE BUILDING PROJECT IS NOT DELAYED.” IF LOCK CYLINDERS FOR ALUMINUM DOORS ARE TO BE MASTER-KEYED, IT IS
SUGGESTED THAT CYLINDERS BE INCLUDED UNDER THE “FINISH HARDWARE” SECTION OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.
C. Standard Hardware
1. Weather-stripping:
a. Jamb, Lock, and Interlocking Stiles; and Top Rail cover guides shall be fitted with wool pile weathering.
2. Maximum Security Hook-bolt Dead Lock:
a. 11/8” backset
b. One pair 1-5/32” diameter five pin mortised lock cylinders with two keys
c. One pair mortised Flush Pulls
3. Glazing In-Fill:
a. Standard Gasket accepts ¼” Glazing
D. Optional Hardware
1. Adams Rite 4190 Exterior Flush Lockset with Slide Hook Bolt, Flush Pulls, and One each, 1-5/32” diameter five pin mortised
lock cylinder with key
2. Adams Rite 4195 Flush Pulls
3. Thumb Turn Cylinder
4. Keyed Alike Cylinders
5. Edge Pull (for pocketed panels only)
6. Adams Rite 4189 Interior Flush Lockset with Slide Hook Bolt and Flush Pulls. (No Exterior Cylinder)
7. 5/8” Glazing Adapter and Gasket
8. 1” Glazing Adapter and Gasket
2.04 Related Materials
A. Sealants: Refer to Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealants
B. Hardware: Refer to Division 08 70 00 Hardware
C. Glass and Glazing: Refer to Division 08 80 00 Glazing
2.05 Fabrication
A. Model 702 Sliding Door Systems:
1. Sliding panels shall be non-removable in locked position.
2. Total weight of Sliding and Fixed panels is supported by the bottom tracks.
3. The top track shall be set level, plumb, and true with the bottom track to ensure smooth sliding operation.
4. Panel corner assembly shall be by means of concealed integral screw spline joinery for maximum strength.
5. Glazing shall be by “wrap-around” method as a segment of the door assembly process to provide tamper resistant glazing
and insure square and rigid assembly.
6. Fabricate and assemble components to produce accurately fitted and hairline joints.
7. Components shall be factory fabricated and reinforced as required for hardware indicated using concealed fasteners to
greatest extent possible.
8. Door panel sizes in excess of 4ft. wide and in excess of 8ft. tall require Intermediate Horizontal Muntin(s).
2.06 Finishes
EDITOR NOTE: SELECT BELOW FINISH AND COLOR FROM TRULITE GLASS & ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS STANDARD COLORS. POWDER
COATINGS ARE AN EPA RECOMMENDED FINISHING METHOD FOR ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINUM AND FURTHER CONTRIBUTES TOWARDS
THE “GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE” OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. CUSTOM COLORS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM TRULITE GLASS
& ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS. OTHER POLYESTER POWDER COATINGS CONFORMING TO AAMA 2604 ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT WITH YOUR
TRULITE GLASS & ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS REPRESENTATIVE FOR OTHER SURFACE TREATMENTS AND FINISHES.
A. Standard Anodized Finish:
Effective May 2015
Aluminum extrusions shall be given a caustic etch followed by an anodic oxide treatment to obtain a:
1. CLEAR ANODIZED FINISH: AA-M12C22A31, AAMA 611, Architectural Class II (0.4 mil thick clear anodic coating)
2. DARK BRONZE COLOR ANODIZED FINISH:
AA-M12C22A44, AAMA 611, Architectural Class I (0.7 mil thick electrolytic deposited color anodic coating)
3. BLACK COLOR ANODIZED FINISH: AA-M12CSSA44, AAMA 611, Architectural Class I (0.7 mil thick electrolytic deposited color
anodic coating)
B. Optional Anodized Finish: [Specify]
2.07 Quality Control
A. Single Source Quality: Model 702 Interior Sliding Door System herein specified shall be provided from a single source.
B. Fabrication Quality: Model 702 Interior Sliding Door System shall be fabricated according to manufacturer’s specified tolerances.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01 Examination
A. Verification of Site Conditions: Do not proceed with installation until site conditions, including substrate conditions which have
been specified and installed under other “Sections”, are acceptable for product installation according to Division 01 40 00 and
manufacturer’s instructions. Verify openings are correctly sized to receive Model 702 Interior Sliding Door System and that sill
conditions are level as specified.
EDITOR NOTE: COORDINATE BELOW ARTICLE WITH MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Field Measurements: Prior to fabrication or installation preparation, verify actual openings with field measurements and record
same on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction
delays.
3.02 Installation
A. General: Install Model 702 Interior Sliding Door System in accordance with Division 01 73 00, the AAMA Storefront and Entrance
Guide Specifications Manual, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
B. Related Products:
1. Sealants: Refer to Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealants (Perimeter Sealants)
2. Glass and Glazing: Refer to Division 08 80 00 Glazing
a. Reference: ANSI Z97.1, CPSC 16 CFR 1201, and GANA Glazing Manual
3.03 Cleaning and Protection
A. Cleaning:
1. Refer to and comply with Section 01 74 00, Cleaning and Waste Management for:
a. Progress Cleaning,
b. Site Maintenance,
c. Construction Waste Management and Disposal, and
d. Final Cleaning
2. Clean installed Model 702 Interior Sliding Door System products according to the guidelines of AAMA Publications #
609 and # 610-2, “Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum” (combined documents).
3. Repair or replace any damaged components.
B. Protection:
1. Refer to and comply with Section 01 76 00, Protecting Installed Construction.
2. All materials shall be protected against damage and from contact with water, mortar, plaster, paint, alkaline, and all
contaminate
*DISCLAIMER:
This guide specification is to only be used by qualified construction specifiers. The guide specification is not intended to be verbatim as a
project specification without appropriate modifications for the specific use intended. The guide specification must be used and
coordinated with the procedures of each design firm, and the particular requirements of a specific construction project.
Effective May 2015