Section 08410
ALUMINUM ENTRANCE SYSTEMS
Aldora Aluminum and Glass K-2 Door Series
(Includes MK-2, SMK-2, K2LM, K2-Breeze, K2 Summit, K2 Summit Inswing Variations)
PART 1 GENERAL
Furnish all necessary materials, labor, and equipment for the complete installation of the aluminum entrance
system as shown on the drawings and specified herein.
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Aluminum Entrance Systems
1. SMI Systems, (Choose all that apply):
a. MK-2 Impact Door
b. K2LM Large Missile Impact Door
c. K2 Breeze Single Hung Impact Door
d. K2 Summit
e. K2 Summit - Inswing
2. Glass for Large Missile Impact:
a. 9/16” Uvekol (.120” or .100 K2 Summit, K2 Summit Inswing) laminated glass (annealed
or heat strengthened as determined by requirements).
b. 9/16” laminated glass with 0.090” Saflex/Keepsafe (annealed or heat strengthened as
determined by requirements).
c. 1 5/16” laminated insulated glass with ¼” tempered glass, ½” airspace and 9/16”
laminated glass (.100 Uvekol or .090 Saflex), heat-strengthened as determined by
requirements. (K2 Summit or K2 Summit Inswing only)
3. Glazing: Dow Corning 995 Structural Silicone Adhesive or Pecora 895 (GE 2000, Tremco 600
K2 Summit, K2 Summit Inswing only) Structural Silicone Adhesive
B. Related Sections:
1. 08400 Storefronts – SMI-175 Storefront System, SMI – 090 Storefront System, SMI – 300 Front
Set Storefront System (K2 Breeze not applicable with storefront systems)
2. Sealants: Refer to Division 7 Joint Treatment Section for sealant requirements.
1.02 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
A. Performance Requirements: Provide aluminum storefront systems that comply with performance
requirements indicated, as demonstrated by testing manufacturers assemblies in accordance with South
Florida Building Code Protocol TAS 201-94, TAS 202-94, TAS 203-94 and ANSI Z97.1.
1. Air Infiltration: Completed storefront systems shall have 0.25 CFM/FT2 maximum allowable
infiltration when tested in accordance with ASTM E 283 at differential static pressure of 6.24 psf.
2. Water Infiltration: (MK2, K2 Summit Inswing – Not applicable) No uncontrolled water other than
condensation on indoor face of any component when tested in accordance with ASTM E
547/E331 at test pressure differential of (K2 Summit 3.8 psf) (K2LM, K2 Breeze, 15% of required
positive pressure). Water test to be performed immediately after design pressure test.
3. Wind Loads: Completed entrance system shall withstand wind pressure loads normal to wall
plane indicated:
B. Exterior Walls: (Delete items that do not apply):
1. With steel reinforcing (all steel in contact with aluminum to be painted or plated):
a. K2LM
I.
Positive Pressure: 100 psf.
II.
Negative Pressure: 120 psf.
b. K2 Summit
I.
Positive Pressure: 100 psf
II.
Negative Pressure: 100 psf
c. K2 Summit Inswing
I.
Positive Pressure: 80 psf
II.
Negative Pressure: 100 psf
2. Without steel reinforcing:
a. K2
I.
Positive Pressure: 90 psf.
II.
Negative Pressure: 90 psf.
b. K2LM
I.
Positive Pressure: See chart for loads by dimension
II.
Negative Pressure: See chart for loads by dimension
c. K2 Breeze (Use pressures of single hung window if below performance of K2 Breeze
door)
I.
Positive Pressure 90 psf.
II.
Negative Pressure 120 psf.
d. K2 Summit
I.
Positive Pressure: 90 psf
II.
Negative Pressure: 90 psf
e. K2 Summit Inswing
I.
Positive Pressure: 80 psf
II.
Negative Pressure: 90 psf
3. Deflection: Permanent deflection shall not exceed maximum allowable deflection in any member
when tested in accordance with ASTM E 330-90 with allowable stress in accordance with AAMA
Specifications for Aluminum Structures.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Prepare, review, approve, and submit specified submittals in accordance with "Conditions of the
Contract" and Division 1 Submittals Sections. Product data, shop drawings, samples, and similar submittals
are defined in "Conditions of the Contract."
B. Product Data: Submit product data for each type storefront series specified.
C. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product components, including
anchorage, accessories, finish colors, glass tints and textures.
D. Samples: Submit verification samples for colors on actual aluminum substrates indicating full color range
expected in installed system.
E. Quality Assurance / Control Submittals:
1. Test Reports: Submit certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance
characteristics and physical properties.
2. Installer Qualification Data: Submit installer qualification data.
F. Closeout Submittals:
1. Warranty: Submit warranty documents specified herein.
2. Project Record Documents: Submit project record documents for installed materials in accordance with
Division 1 Project Closeout (Project Record Documents) Section.
1.04 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. If requested by
Owner, submit reference list of completed projects.
2. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer capable of providing field service representation during
construction, approving acceptable installer and approving application method.
1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS / SITE CONDITIONS
A. 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.
1.06 WARRANTY
A. Project Warranty: Refer to "Conditions of the Contract" for project warranty provisions.
B. 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.
1. Beneficiary: Issue warranty in the legal name of the project Owner.
2. Warranty Period: ___ years commencing on Date of Substantial Completion.
3. Warranty Acceptance: Owner is sole authority who will determine acceptability of manufacturer's
warranty documents.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS (Acceptable Manufacturers/Products)
A. Acceptable Manufacturers: Aldora Aluminum and Glass
11500 Miramar Parkway Suite 300
Miramar FL 33025
Phone: 954.784.6900 Fax: 954.784.6901
Coastal Glass Distributors
7421 East Spartan Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29418
Phone: 800-868-4527 Fax: 800-314-4436
1. Entrance Systems
B. Entrance Doors: MK-2, K2LM, K2 Breeze, K2 Summit Variations
1. Description: Extruded aluminum, door stiles 3.5“ wide by 1.875” thick. Top rail 5.5”, bottom rail
6.5”. (Specify 10” bottom rail for K2-Summit, K2 Summit Inswing only)
2. Components:
i. Corner construction – Rails affixed to stiles utilizing threaded through-bolt with fasteners
concealed inside stiles.
ii. Threshold – Select applicable threshold option:
1. Air only saddle threshold, ADA compliant.
2. Water rated, bumper threshold with ADA compliant cover
iii. Water rated, bumper threshold with hi-rise bumper cover
3. Hardware –
i. Stainless steel, ball bearing, 4 ½” butt hinges 1 ½ pair to 2 ½ pair per leaf as determined
by door height.
ii. 3 point locking mechanism on active leaf, 2 point lock on inactive leaf.
iii. Keyed cylinder with thumbturn on interior of active leaf, thumbturn on inactive leaf.
iv. Hardware: Select applicable hardware option
1. ADA compliant tubular push/pull
2. Custom push/pull – (specify if applicable)
3. Residential latch lever (K2 Breeze, K2LM only)
4. Regent panic strike with tubular pull (K2, K2 Summit only)
5. Von Duprin panic strike (K2, K2 Summit only)
6. Adams Rite Panic strike (K2-Summit only)
7. Sargent Panic strike (K2-Summit only)
8. Optional electrified panic equipped (K2 or K2 Summit options only)
C. Glazing – Wet seal exterior with structural silicone per manufacturer’s specifications.
D. Weather stripping – Manufacturer specified weather stripping installed in all contact points per product
specifications.
2.02
2.03
MATERIALS
A. Extrusions: 6063-T5 Aluminum Alloy, aluminum sheet.
ACCESSORIES
A. Manufacturer's Standard Accessories:
1. Fasteners: Stainless steel tech screws.
2. Glazing: Exterior structural silicone adhesive. Interior gasket secured with extruded glass stop
3. Glazing Adhesive: Dow Corning 995 or Pecora 895 Structural Silicone Adhesives.
B. RELATED MATERIALS (Specified In Other Sections)
A. Glass: Refer to Division 8 Glass and Glazing Section for glass materials.
2.04
FABRICATION
A. Shop Assembly: Fabricate and assemble units with joints only at intersection of aluminum members with
uniform hairline joints; rigidly secure, and sealed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
1. Hardware installed per manufacturer’s specifications
B. Installation tolerances required to insure gasket compression
1. Diagonal variation not to exceed 1/16”
2. Flatness variation not to exceed 1/16”
2.06 FINISHES AND COLORS
A. Painted Finish:
1. White – Powder coat
2. Custom Color –specify PPG color chip.
B. Anodized Finishing: Prepare aluminum surfaces for specified finish; apply shop finish in accordance with the
following:
1. Specify Anodized Finish
A. Clear Anodized using minimum of 15 minute anodizing process
B. Bronze Anodized using minimum of 20 minute anodizing process
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS / RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Compliance: Comply with manufacturer's product data as specified in manufacturer’s product catalog
installation instructions.
3.02 EXAMINATION
A. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify conditions are acceptable for product installation in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
3.03 PREPARATION
A. Adjacent Surfaces Protection: Protect adjacent work areas and finish surfaces from damage during product
installation.
1. Aluminum Surface Protection: Protect aluminum surfaces from contact with lime, mortar, cement, acids,
and other harmful contaminants.
3.04 INSTALLATION
A. General: Install manufacturer's system in accordance with shop drawings, and within specified
tolerances.
1. Verify frame jamb is straight and plumb.
2. Verify diagonal and flatness tolerances are not exceeded.
3. Verify shim spacing around perimeter of frame.
4. Verify metal joints are sealed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Seal metal to metal storefront system joints using sealant recommended by system
manufacturer.
6. Ensure pin strike holes are drilled prior to engaging locks to prevent damage to locking
mechanisms. See manufacturer installation details.
3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Manufacturer's Field Services: Upon Owner's request, provide manufacturer's field service consisting of
product use recommendations and periodic site visit for inspection of product installation in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
B. Field Test: Conduct field test to determine watertightness of entrance system. Conduct test in accordance
with AAMA 501.3-94 at locations selected by Architect. (K-2 not applicable, K2 Summit with Panics, K2
Summit Inswing not applicable)
3.06 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Adjusting: Adjust swing doors for operation in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
B. Cleaning: The General Contractor shall clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions prior to owner's acceptance, and remove construction debris from project site. Legally dispose of
debris.
C. Protection: The General Contractor shall protect the installed product's finish surfaces from damage during
construction. The General Contractor will also insure that doors on the jobsite are locked down completely in
the event of an impending storm (hurricane).
End of Section