C - 09 tech notes storm windows.doc

08580. 9000

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR STORM WINDOWS

04/09

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

American Architectural Manufacturing Association American Society for Testing Materials

1.2 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

1.3 SUBMITTALS

SD-01 Shop Drawings are to be submitted showing components, sizes and fastening details.

SD-02 Product Data - Manufacturer's standard catalog data; submitted prior to manufacturing or installation detailing materials, fasteners, hardware, window members, magnetic seal, weather stripping, finish, glass specifications and glazing material, size, options, performance charts and curves, etc. in adequate detail to demonstrate compliance with contract requirements. Include in the Data manufacturer's recommended installation and maintenance instructions and procedures.

SD-04 Verification of Dimensions - A letter, at least two weeks prior to beginning installation, including the date the site was visited, confirmation of existing conditions, and any discrepancies found.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Protect stored items from the weather, humidity and temperature variations, dirt and dust, or other contaminants. Proper protection and care of all material both before and during installation is the Contractor's responsibility. Replace any materials found to be damaged at the Contractor's expense.

1.5 MANUFACTURER'S MULTI-YEAR WARRANTY

The manufacturer will be responsible for warranty minimum of five (5) year against faulty materials, paint and workmanship. Coordinate the selections made with the installation and consider the needs and repair/response capabilities of the user, the criticality of the site, the location of the site in relation to the availability of manufacturer qualified technicians, and cost.

1.5.1 Local Service Representative - Furnish Owner with manufacturer's multi-year warranty with the name, address, and telephone number of the service representative nearest to the location where the windows are installed. Upon a request for service under the multi-year warranty, the service representative shall honor the warranty during the warranty period, and shall provide the services prescribed by the terms of the warranty.

FOREST SERVICE PERSONNEL SHALL PERFORM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

All materials shall be of commercial quality and proper for window construction free from defects impairing strength and durability and meet ASTM standards. All screws and other miscellaneous fastening devices incorporated shall be non corrosive and compatible. Glass shall be low E and not less than B quality. Finishes on exposed non glass members shall be clean and free from serious surface blemishes and meet AAMA standards.

Provide materials which are the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacturing of such products, that are of a similar material, design and workmanship, and that have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2 year use shall include applications of materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The 2 years experience shall be satisfactorily completed by a product which has been sold or is offered for sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturer's catalogs, or brochures. Products having less than a 2 year field service record shall be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation, for not less than 6000 hours exclusive of the manufacturer's factory tests, can be shown. Products shall be supported by a service organization, as specified in the Submittals paragraph.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

After becoming familiar with all details of the work, perform verification of dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work.

3.2 INSTALLATION

Perform all work in accordance with the manufacturer's published diagrams, recommendations, and warranty requirements. Installer shall securely fasten windows in place to a strait, plumb and level condition, without distortion of the windows and shall make final adjustments for proper operation with manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.3 CLEANING

Windows shall be wiped clean, with all traces of oil, dust, dirt, or paint spots removed.