AG451T Series (Thermal/ Non-Thermal) 2” X 4-1/2” Center Glazed System For 1” Glass Product Standards and Guide Specifications

### 1995 CSI SECTION 08411 Aluminum-Framed Storefront 2004 CSI SECTION 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrance and Storefront (Window Walls/Ribbon Walls) Part 1 – General

- 2.02 Framing Materials and Accessories
- A. Framing members, transition members, mullions, adaptors, and mounting: Extruded 6063-T6 aluminum alloy (ASTM B221 – Alloy G.S. 10a T6).
- B. Screws, fastening devices, and internal components: Aluminum, stainless steel, or zinc-plated steel in accordance with ASTM.A-164. Perimeter anchors shall be aluminum or steel, providing the steel is properly isolated from aluminum.
- 1.01 Summary
- A. Section includes:
- 1. Aluminum-Framed Storefront

a. Arcadia, Inc., AG451T Series, 2” x 4-1/2” Thermally broken; center glazed system, screw spline, shear block, compensating stick or punched opening fabrication for 1” glass.

- C. Glazing Gasket
- 1. Compression-type design, replaceable, molded or extruded, or ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM).
- B. Related Sections:
- 2. Shall be of type that locks securely into the glazing reglet to prevent glazing gaskets from disengaging.
- 1.02 References
- A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
- 2.03 Finish
- B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- A. Finish all exposed areas of aluminum and components as indicated.
- C. Aluminum Association (AA)
- 1.03 System Description
- 1. An Architectural Class II or I color anodic coating conforming with AA-M12C22A34/AA-M12C22A44.
- A. General: In addition to requirements shown or specified, comply with:
- a. Anodized finish color shall be Colornodic \_\_\_\_\_. (AB1 Light Champagne, AB2 Champagne, AB3 Light Bronze, AB4 Medium Bronze, AB5 Standard Medium Bronze, AB6 Dark Bronze, AB7 Standard Dark Bronze, AB8 Black.)
- 1. Applicable provisions of AAMA Aluminum Storefront and Entrance Manual for design, materials, fabrication and installation of component parts.
- B. Design Requirements: Arcadia AG451T Series is a framing system that provides for flush glazing on all sides without projected stops, with glass in the center of the frame. Framing system suitable for outside or inside glazing.

(or)

- 1. An Architectural Class II or I anodic coating conforming with AA-M12C22A31/AA-M12C22A41.
- a. Anodize finish color shall be Colornodic \_\_\_\_\_\_ (#11 Clear)
- C. Performance Requirements:

(or)

- 1. Limit air leakage through assembly to 0.06 CFM/min/sq. m3/sm2) ft. (.00003 of wall area at 6.24 PSF (300 Pa) as measured in accordance with ASTM E283.
- 1. Fluorocarbon Coating: AAMA 2605.
- a. Resin: 70% PVDF Kynar 500/Hylar 5000.
- b. Substrate: cleaned and pretreated with chromium phosphate.
- 2. Water Resistance: No water leakage when measured in accordance with ASTM E331 with a static test pressure of 8 PSF(383 Pa).
- c. Primer: Manufacturer’s standard resin base compatible coating. Dry film thickness.
- 3. Limit mullion windload deflection of L/175 with full recovery of glazing materials, when measured in accordance with ASTM E 330.
- (a) Extrusion: Minimum 0.20 mil.
- d. Color Coat: 70% PVDF, dry film thickness.
- (a) Extrusion: 1.0 mil.
- 4. System shall not deflect more than 1/8” at the center point, or 1/16” at the center point of a horizontal member, once deadload points have been established.
- e. Color: As selected by Architect.
- f. Acceptable Coatings Manufacturers:
- (a) PPG Industries, Inc.
- 5. System shall accommodate expansion and contraction movement due to surface temperature differential of 180 degrees F.
- (b) Valspar Corporation
- 2.04 System Fabrication
- A. Continuous sub-sill shall be provided under sill members to collect water infiltration and divert from the interior of the system.
- 6. Seismic testing shall conform to AAMA recommended static test method for evaluating performance of curtain walls and storefront wall systems due to horizontal displacements associated with seismic movements and building sway.
- B. Framing members shall be internally reinforced and secured at head and sill as necessary for structural performance requirements, for hardware attachment, and as indicated.
- 7. Thermal Performance – When tested in accordance with AAMA 1503.1 the following results should be attained: U-Maximum .63/CRF – minimum of 59.
- C. Fasteners shall be so located as to ensure concealment from view in the final assembly.
- 8. National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) specific application evaluation.

### Part 3 – Execution

- 3.01 Examinations
- 1.04 Quality Assurance
- A. Examine conditions and verify substrate conditions are acceptable for product installation.
- A. Single Source Responsibility:
- 1. Obtain entrances, storefronts, ribbon walls, window walls, curtain walls, window systems, and finish through one source from a single manufacturer.
- 3.02 Installation
- A. Install in accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturers installation instructions.
- B. Provide test reports from AAMA accredited laboratories certifying the performances as specified in 1.03.
- 3.03 Field Quality Control
- A. Test the storefront for water leaks in accordance with AAMA 501.2. Conduct test in the presence of the Architect. Correct deficiencies observed as a result of this test.
- 1.05 Warranty
- A. System shall be warranted against failure and/or deterioration of metals due to manufacturing process for a period of two (2) years.

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### Part 2 – Products

- 2.01 Manufacturers
- A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
- 1. Arcadia, Inc., 2301 E Vernon, Vernon, CA.

Telephone 323/269-7300, Fax 323/269-7390.

- B. Acceptable Products:
- 1. Arcadia, Inc., AG451T Series.

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