Fire resistant rating of 45 minutes in wall construction of
masonry, wood or steel studs per report number 2781, as
tested under fire tests of window assemblies, A.S.T.M.E.
163-65 and National Fire Protection Association number
257-70.
Windows are manufactured with an automatic closing
device. A spring actuated closer which operates with a
160 degree fusible link mounted on the interior side of
the frame.
Material: Frame and sash members shall be fabricated of
16 gauge cold rolled steel, formed and assembled with 12
gauge gussets and 16 gauge angles. Material complies
with ASTM A366.
Weatherstripping: Sliding sash panel shall be fully
weatherstripped with silicone treated wool pile or equivalent
and vinyl. Fixed panel is bed in sealed to insure full
perimeter weather seal.
Finish: All steel frame and sash members shall be furnished
with a primer coat on all surfaces, (Optional
White or Bronze Finish) conforming to Underwriters
Laboratory specifications.
Glazing: Windows to be factory glazed with clear 1/4"
wire glass. Lites to have minimum of 24 gauge wire with
maximum opening of one square inch per Underwriters
Laboratory. Individual lites of glass shall not exceed 720
square inches each. Glass complies with ANSI Z97.1 and
ASTM C1036.
Hardware: Sliding panels shall be furnished with a positive
latching 1/8" thick steel latch, which is attached to
the bottom rail. It engages on a 1/4" thick keeper that is
surface mounted to the sill member. A spring actuated
automatic closing device used in conjunction with a 160
degree fusible link assembly mounted on the unit. This
assembly functions as a self closing latch.
Optional Screen: Screen shall be fabricated from 5/16" x
5/8" tubular rolled formed aluminum sections. Screen
cloth shall be 18 x 16 aluminum mesh. Screen shall be
fixed mounted to the interior of the window frame
through the use of aluminum spring clips. When in
place, the screen shall not interfere with the operation of
the sliding panel or impede water drainage from the sill.
Installation: The installer shall set out all window
frames in a level, plumb and square conditioned without
distortion. Units shall be promptly caulked, flashed and
anchored in accordance with good window installation
practice.
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