General: The Columbia Arctic Master 3200 Aluminum Picture Window
(F-HC40) shall comply and bear the quality certification label in
accordance with ANSI/AAMA Certification Program (101-85).
Material: Frame
and sash shall be integral thermal-break insulated aluminum of 6063-T5
alloy. Sill wall thickness shall be .078" thick.
Finish: Aluminum
windows
to be finished in bronze or white electrostatically applied enamel finish.
Construction:
All joints of frame and sash members shall be neatly fitted, securely
connected and permanently watertight.
Installation:
All aluminum window frames shall be set in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations without springing, forcing or distorting. Head and sill
shall be aligned parallel and square with jambs. A non-hardening sealant
compatible with aluminum shall be provided by the window erector, and
applied in sufficient quantity to provide a watertight seal between window
and surrounding construction. Manufacturer assumes no liability for damage
by the trades or final cleaning of aluminum.
Glazing: All
aluminum windows shall be glazed with clear 7/8" dual insulated glass, set in
wrap-around vinyl (marine glazing). Also available with bronze-tinted glass,
low E, triple glazing and muntin bars between the glass at an extra cost.
The insulated glass shall be manufactured under the trade name "thermo cell"
and shall meet or exceed ASTM E 773-83 and ASTM E 774-84A Class A.
Guarantee: The
aluminum windows and components as represented on these pages are unconditionally
guaranteed against defective material or workmanship for one year provided
that the installation is in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications and instructions
