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SECTION 08 32 00 - ALUMINUM SLIDING DOORS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
A.
1.02
A.
1.03
A.
B.
C.
D.
1.04
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General
and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections,
apply to this Section.
SECTION INCLUDES
Power actuated interior aluminum sliding doors including doors,
frames, power operator, sensors, hardware and accessories required
for a complete installation.
RELATED SECTIONS
Section 07 92
Section 08 70
Section 08 80
Division 26 –
00 – Joint Sealants.
00 – Hardware.
00 - Glazing.
Electrical; power connections.
REFERENCES
A.
AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AAMA) 101:
Appendix Dissimilar Materials.
B.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AUTOMATIC DOOR MANUFACTURERS (AAADM).
C.
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI):
1.
ANSI Z97.1: Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings Methods of Test.
2.
ANSI A156.10: For Power Operated Pedestrian Doors; Sliding
Doors section.
D.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) B221: AluminumAlloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Shapes and Tubes.
E.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) 101: Code for Safety to
Life from Fire in Buildings & Structures.
F.
THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA) Aluminum Finishes Manual.
G.
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY, INC.(USA & CANADA) UL 325: Electrical
Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems.
1.05
SUBMITTALS
A.
Templates and Diagrams: Furnish templates, diagrams and other data
to fabricators and installers of related work, as needed for
coordination of installation.
B.
Samples: Submit samples of each exposed finish, on 12 inch long
sections of extrusions and 6 inches squares of sheet/plate.
C.
Manufacturer Certificates: Signed by manufacturers certifying that
sliding aluminum-framed glass doors comply with requirements.
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D.
1.05
A.
Product Test Reports:
From a qualified testing agency indicating
that each type, grade, and size of sliding glass door complies with
requirements.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Codes and Standards: Comply with provisions of the following codes
and standards, except as otherwise indicated or specified.
1.
2.
The IBC International Building Code.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 and 80.
B.
Manufacturer's Qualifications: Provide units produced by a firm
with not less than 5 years successful experience in the fabrication
of automatic entrance doors of type required for this project.
C.
Installer's Qualifications: Engage an Installer who is an
authorized representative of the entrance door manufacturer for
both installation and maintenance of type of units required for
this project. Installer shall be factory trained, certified by
AAADM, and experienced to perform work of this section.
D.
Provide each sliding glass door as a complete unit produced by one
manufacturer, including frames, sections, brackets, guides, tracks,
hardware, and installation accessories, to suit openings.
E.
Inserts and Anchorages: Furnish inserts and anchoring devices for
installation of units. Provide setting drawings, templates, and
directions for installation of anchorage devices. Coordinate
delivery with other work to avoid delay.
F.
Sliding Aluminum-Framed Glass Door Standard:
Comply with
provisions in AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2 for standards of performance,
materials, components, and fabrication unless more stringent
requirements are indicated.
1.06
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.
General: Provide sliding aluminum glass doors capable of complying
with
performance
requirements
indicated
based
on
testing
manufacturers' doors that are representative of those specified.
B.
AAMA/NWWDA Performance Requirements: Provide aluminum glass doors
of the performance class and grade indicated that comply with
AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2.
1.
2.
C.
D.
Performance Class: Commercial.
Performance Grade: 35.
Uniform Design Pressure: 30 lbs/sq.ft. (1436Pa) ASCE 7.
Uniform Load Deflection Test: less than L/175 when tested according
to AAMA/NWWDA 101/1.S.2, Section 2.1.4.1.
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E.
Sliding Aluminum Glass Doors:
the following tests:
Comply with AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2 for
1.
Rollers and Roller Assemblies:
When tested according to
AAMA 906; adjustable design.
2. Adjustable locks.
3. Operating force: maximum force 30 lbf (135N) to open and 20
lbf(90N) to keep in motion.
4. Deglazing: When tested according to ASTM E 987.
1.07
A.
1.08
A.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
Field Measurements:
Verify sliding glass door openings by field
measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop
Drawings.
WARRANTY
Sliding Glass Door Warranty: Submit a written warranty, executed
by the door manufacturer, agreeing to repair or replace the unit if
it fails in materials or workmanship within the specified warranty
period. Failures included, but are not necessarily limited to:
1.
2.
3.
B.
Structural failures, including excessive deflection, excessive
leakage, or air infiltration.
Faulty operation of door sash or hardware.
Deterioration of finishes and other materials beyond normal
weathering.
Warranty Period: 2 years after the date of Substantial Completion;
unless otherwise noted below.
1.
Glazing 5 years after date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Horton Doors; “Series 2000 O-SX” www.hortondoors.com 800-531-3111.
B.
Approved Equal.
2.02
A.
MATERIALS
Operator: The Electric Operating Mechanism shall be similar to
Profiler® Series 2000 Linear Drive. Maximum current draw shall not
exceed 3.15 amps. The operator shall be mounted and concealed
within the header. Belt drive operators not acceptable.
1.
Operation shall be accomplished through a 1/8 HP DC permanent
magnet working with a threadless, induction hardened stainless
steel 1/2" (13mm) diameter linear drive shaft. A linear travel
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block describes a helical path along the rotating shaft
utilizing six aircraft quality ball bearings acting as an
integral clutch. Linear drive shaft shall be self lubricating
by means of integral oiler located in the travel block.
2.
Microprocessor Master Control shall have Version 1 software and
have dual on-board seven-segment diagnostic display. The
control shall have minimum of 28 programmable parameters
including those functions required by ANSI A156.10. Control
shall include separate day and night modes of operation with
security over-ride. Adjustable Reversing Circuit will reopen
door unit if closing path is obstructed. Maximum force required
to prevent sliding panel from closing = 28 lbf.
3.
Finger Safety: When unit slides open, strike rail of sliding
panel will stop short of adjacent sidelite; resulting opening
is net slide.
4.
On/Off Switch shall be supplied. When switched OFF, unit
reverts to free manual operation (likewise during electrical
power failure).
C.
SECURITY AND SAFETY POWER FAIL OPTIONS:
1.
Automatic lock: Automatically locks slide function of door when
in closed position. Additional power supply for autolock not
acceptable.
a.
b.
2.
Autolock Fail Secure: If power fails the lock engages.
Autolock Fail Safe: If power fails the lock disengages.
Monitored Power Fail Options (battery back-up):
a.
b.
Software Selectable Power Fail Open: If power fails the
door slides open.
Software Selectable Power Fail Close: If power fails the
door slides closed.
D.
HEADER: Shall be slim 4" (102mm) deep by 6" (152mm) high
aluminum construction with extruded z-profile reinforcement for
dead load and lateral strength. Header shall have removable
face plate. Type 410 units will require 6” x 6” header.
SpaceSaver™ headers shall be combined depth of 8” (203mm) with
removable face plate for each.
E.
HEADER TRACK: Shall be aluminum, nylon covered, and
replaceable. Rollers will be steel, high quality ball bearing
wheels 1-1/4" (32 mm) diameter. Anti-Derailing shall be
accomplished by means of a continuous aluminum extrusion full
length of slide panel travel.
F.
SLIDING PANEL(S): Shall be aluminum, 1-3/4" (44 mm) deep with
narrow stile rails. An intermediate, horizontal rail (muntin
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bar), 2 1/4” (57 mm) wide, shall be furnished for safety and
division of glass. Standard bottom rail shall be 4" (102mm)
tall. Weather-stripping to be along perimeter of sliding
panel(s) and swing-out sidelite(s). Concealed guides to
stabilize bottom of sliding panel. Standard glazing prep to be
for 1/4” (6 mm) glass.
1.
Total weight limit per panel shall be:
a.
b.
G.
H.
EMERGENCY EGRESS: Slide-swing panels can swing out 90° from any
position of slide movement and require no more than 50 lbf. (222 N)
of force applied at the lock stile to open.
1.
Slide-swing panels shall have torsion spring designed to reclose panel if pushed open in the direction of egress.
2.
Breakout mechanism shall provide support across full width of
the door, in normal operating mode. In breakout mode, torsion
assembly shall support weight of the door to minimize drop
during emergency egress.
3.
Slide-swing panels shall include intermediate horizontal rail.
4.
Units with emergency egress feature are UL listed as an exit
way and are compliant with NFPA 101.
BASIC SENSOR SYSTEM: Shall be 24 VDC, class ll circuit and shall be
adjusted and installed in compliance with ANSI A156.10. System
shall be similar to BEA (www.beasensors.com) MS-08 microwave motion
sensor, contact-free switch. Sensor shall be mounted each side of
door unit for detection of traffic from each direction.
1.
I.
200 lbs. (90.7 kg) for slide panel (non-breakout)
156 lbs. (70.7 kg) for UL listed slide-swing panel
Dimensions: 2-3/4 inches wide by 4-1/2 inches high by 2 inches
deep.
THRESHOLD PRESENCE SENSORS:
1.
Header mounted sensors shall provide active infrared presence
detection on each side of the door unit and shall remain active
throughout the entire door opening and closing cycle.
2.
Hold-open beams: Two pulsed infrared photoelectric beams to be
mounted in vertical rails of sidelite or in jambs.
Sender/receiver arrangement parallels door opening.
J.
ELECTRICAL: 120 VAC, 50/60 cycle, single phase, dedicated 20 amp
circuit per operator.
K.
GLASS AND GLAZING: Glass stops, glazing vinyl and setting blocks
for field glazing as per Safety Glazing standard ANSI Z97.1.2.
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Contractor to coordinate acquisition of glass in thickness and type
in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations for prescribed
design. Doors to be factory glazed.
2.03
FABRICATION
A.
Prefabrication: Provide doors as prefabricated packaged units
complete with doors, frames, operator and sensors where indicated,
door operators and related components, hardware and accessories.
Complete fabrication, assembly, finishing, hardware applications
and other work before shipment to project site.
B.
General: Fabricate aluminum sliding glass doors in sizes indicated
that comply with AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2. for performance class and
grade indicated. Include a complete system for assembling
components and anchoring doors.
C.
Fabricate sliding glass doors that are reglazable without
dismantling panel framing.
D.
Complete fabrication, assembly, hardware application, and other
work in the factory to greatest extent possible. Disassemble
components only as necessary for shipment and installation. Allow
for scribing, trimming and fitting at project site.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
A.
3.02
EXAMINATION
Examine openings before installation. Verify that opening is
level, structural support is adequate and anchorage meets
manufacturer’s requirements. Proceed with installation only after
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
INSTALLATION
A.
Comply with manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.
B.
Installer shall be factory trained, certified by AAADM, and
experienced to perform work of this section. Install door units
plumb, level and true to line, without warp or rack of frames or
sash with manufacturer's prescribed tolerances. Provide support and
anchor in place.
C.
General or electrical contractor to install all wiring to operator
on a separate circuit breaker routed into header. General or
electrical contractor also to install all necessary power and low
voltage wiring for proper operation of associated security systems.
D.
Separate aluminum and other corrodible metal surfaces from sources
of corrosion or electrolytic action at points of contact with other
materials.
C.
Set sill members in a bed of sealant or with joint fillers or
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gaskets as indicated to provide weathertight construction. Comply
with requirements of Division 7 for sealants, fillers and gaskets
to be installed during installation of doors and frames.
D.
3.02
Set tracks, header assemblies, operating brackets, rails and guides
level and true to location, with adequate anchorage for permanent
support.
ADJUST AND CLEAN
A.
Adjust operating panels, and hardware to provide a tight fit at
contact points and weather stripping for smooth operation and
soundtight closure. Lubricate hardware and moving parts.
B.
Clean aluminum surfaces promptly after installation. Remove excess
glazing and sealant compounds, dirt and other substances.
C.
Clean glass of factory-glazed doors immediately after installing
sliding glass doors. Comply with manufacturer's written
recommendations for final cleaning and maintenance. Remove nonpermanent labels from glass surfaces.
D.
Remove and replace glass that has been broken, chipped, cracked,
abraded, or damaged during the construction period.
E.
Protect sliding glass doors from damage or deterioration until time
of Substantial Completion.
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