B46 Window Repair Q and A.pdf

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Attached to: B46 Window Repair Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: SP4703-25-R-0006
Issued by: Defense Logistics Agency

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This is a Question and Answer document for a window repair project at Building 46 at the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR). The document contains 10 questions and answers addressing key aspects of the project.

Key details include: no manlift access will be available to the building's backside; water and power are available from exterior ground level and roof; contractors must provide their own restroom facilities and trash removal; quotes should be emailed to Nicholas.Mace@dla.mil; cracked windows are excluded from the scope of work; and past performance will only be considered if it specifically demonstrates window installation/repair experience. Several questions reference attachments containing building plans, window specifications, product data, and exterior photos, though these attachments are not included in this document. The Q&A clarifies technical requirements, site access, and submission procedures for potential bidders.

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B46 Window Repair Question and Answer Document

1. Question: Height of building 46 as mentioned Windows installed using the manlift, total number of windows, type of material used for the windows, wood, aluminum?

Answer: See attached provided plans

2. Question: We assume that there will be access for manlift to the backside of building?

Answer: No access

3. Question: On site availability of water and power?

Answer: Yes, from the exterior at ground level and roof

4. Question: Is contractor allowed to have access to on-site restroom?

Answer: No, as stated in SOW, contractor to provide own trash and restroom facility

5. Question: Can we email our bid proposal or what's acceptable format for bid submission? Answer: Yes, emailing your quote to Nicholas.Mace@dla.mil is the acceptable method for submitting quotes.

6. Question: Could you please send us the window schedule and product data, including the manufacturer, model, and specifications?

Answer: See attachment

7. Question: We request a picture of the building (Exterior Windows) Three Sides of the Building.

Answer: See attachment

8. Question: Could you tell me how you'll perform the gasket window inspection? What if the windows have existing cracks?

Answer: cracked windows are to be excluded from the work.

9. Question: Do you accept past performance from subcontractors and our past performance of 12 years with DOD?

Answer: only if that work can be shown where windows were installed/repaired

10. Question: Drawings of the building that include window dimensions.

Answer: See attachment mailto:Nicholas.Mace@dla.mil

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IDENTIFICATION

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03 NOVEMBER 20140 1" 6" 9"2" 3" 4" 5" 1'

3"=1'-0"

GRAPHIC SCALE

3" = 1'-0"A-518

1 HEAD DETAIL

3" = 1'-0"A-606

2 JAMB DETAIL

3" = 1'-0"A-312

3 SILL DETAIL

3" = 1'-0"A-308

4 SILL DETAIL

SHEET KEYNOTES

1 ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEM

2 CONTINUOUS BACKER ROD AND SEALANT

3 STEEL ANGLE, SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

4 THRU WALL FLASHING WITH WEEPS AT 24" OC

5 MORTAR NET

6 BRICK ACCENT BANDING

7 BRICK VENEER

8 SPRAYED POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION (R-20)

9 1/2" GLASS MAT SHEATING

10 R-19 BATT INSULATION

11 8" METAL STUDS AT 16" O.C.

12 1/2" GWB ON 3 5/8" METAL STUD SOFFIT, SEE TYPICAL

CEILING DETAILS

13 5/8" GWB

14 CONTINUOUS METAL CORNER BEAD, TYPICAL

15 WOOD SHIM

16 8" METAL STUDS

17 CONTINUOUS SEALANT

18 METAL SILL FLASHING

19 STAINLESS STEEL CLOSURE PLATE

20 3/4" SOLID SURFACE MATERIAL

21 CONCRETE KNEE WALL, SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

22 6" METAL STUDS AT 16" O.C.

23 3/4" SOLID SURFACE APRON

24 2" METAL "ZEE" FURRING STRIPS AT 24" O.C.

25 RIGID INSULATION

26 SELF-ADHERING MEMBRANE FLASHING

27 ANCHOR BOLT, REFER TO STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

28 METAL STIFFENER, REFER TO STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

29 METAL WT CLIP, REFER TO STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

30 STEEL CHANNEL HANGER, REFER TO STRUCTURAL

DRAWINGS

31 METAL CLIP, REFER TO STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

A-606

A-310 A-311 A-606

THIRD FLOOR

34'-8"

FIRST FLOOR

ROOF

78'-8"

SECOND FLOOR

20'-0"

FIFTH FLOOR

64'-0"

FOURTH FLOOR

49'-4"

T.O. HIGH

PARAPET

83'-8"

T.O. LOW

22'-8"

T.O.P. STAIR

94'-0"

1 2 5 8 9 10 11764

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GENERAL NOTES

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A-204

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03 NOVEMBER 2014

1/8" = 1'-0"A-107

A1 ENLARGED ELEVATION

1 BRICK 'A'

2 BRICK 'B'

3 NOT USED

4 BRICK 'D'

5 METAL COPING 'A'

6 BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

7 STACKED BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

8 ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEM, TYPICAL

9 DOOR AS SCHEDULED, SEE DOOR SCHEDULE

10 ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM, TYPICAL

11 LIGHT FIXTURE, SEE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

12 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, SEE MECHANICAL

24'16'8'4'0 1/8"=1'-0"

A-113 A-115 A-117 A-119 A-201

15 16 17 20 222113 241914 2623

'-4

91010 1010 10

222 8

22 111

1313 13

VJ VJ VJVJ VJ VJ VJ

: 1

A-205

855232

1/8" = 1'-0"A-114

2 BRICK 'B'

3 NOT USED

4 BRICK 'D'

5 METAL COPING 'A'

6 BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

7 STACKED BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

8 ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEM, TYPICAL

9 NOT USED

10 ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM, TYPICAL

11 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, SEE MECHANICAL

12 COMPOSITE METAL PANEL SYSTEM

13 SOLAR COLLECTOR PANELS

A-116 A-118 A-120

H E BG

T.O.S. ENTRY

CANOPY - HIGH

33'-3 3/4"

X1X2X3X4X5

XD XCXE XB

10 3

X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

7 7

16 17 20 2119

VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ

: 2

A-206

855233

1/8" = 1'-0"A-110

D1 ENLARGED ELEVATION

B1 ENLARGED ELEVATION

B2 ENLARGED ELEVATION

B4 ENLARGED ELEVATION

D2 ENLARGED ELEVATION

2 BRICK 'B'

3 BRICK 'C'

4 BRICK 'D'

5 METAL COPING 'A'

6 BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

7 STACKED BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

8 ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEM, TYPICAL

9 NOT USED

11 METAL CANOPY STRUCTURE, SEE STRUCTURAL

12 STRUCTURAL STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF

13 STEEL BEAM, SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

23 27T.O.S.

SECONDARY

30'-1 1/2"

' -8

" 16 ' -4

1' - 8"

' -5

6 3333

13 2

2327T.O.S.

SECONDARY

30'-1 1/2"

WRMHA ZJ VPFC SLG

3 44

5 6

7 6

7 2

VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ

: 4

A-207

855234

C1 ENLARGED ELEVATION

C2 ENLARGED ELEVATION

1/8" = 1'-0"A-109

2 BRICK 'B'

3 BRICK 'C'

4 BRICK 'D'

5 METAL COPING 'A'

6 BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

7 STACKED BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

8 ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEM, TYPICAL

9 DOOR AS SCHEDULED, SEE DOOR SCHEDULE

11 METAL CANOPY STRUCTURE, SEE STRUCTURAL

12 STRUCTURAL STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF

13 STEEL BEAM, SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

A-110 A-114 A-116 A-118 A-120 A-201

1516172022 132423

5 67

11010

VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ

: 5

A-208

855235

E D

A T

1/8" = 1'-0"A-114

B1 ENLARGED ELEVATION

2 BRICK 'B'

3 NOT USED

4 NOT USED

5 METAL COPING 'A'

6 BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

7 STACKED BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

8 ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEM, TYPICAL

9 NOT USED

A-116, A-118 A-120, A-202

891011 71213

56 78

1010 1010

VJ VJ VJ VJ

: 1

A-209

855236

1/8" = 1'-0"A-113

2 BRICK 'B'

3 NOT USED

4 NOT USED

5 METAL COPING 'A'

6 BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

7 STACKED BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

8 ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEM, TYPICAL

A-115, A-117 A-119, A-202

91010 66 7 5

2 2

VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ VJ

: 4

A-210

855237

1/8" = 1'-0"A-113

2 BRICK 'B'

3 NOT USED

4 NOT USED

5 METAL COPING 'A'

6 BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

7 STACKED BRICK SOLDIER COURSING, TYPICAL

8 ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEM, TYPICAL

A-115 A-117 A-119 A-202

BRW-500 BlastMax Ribbon Window

INSTALLATION AND GLAZING MANUAL

BuildingEnvelope®

1-866-OLDCASTLE (653-2278)

Version 2024-0522

OBE.com

NOTE

THE INSTALLATION DETAILS FOUND IN THIS PACKAGE ARE GENERIC AND ARE FOR REPRESENTATION

ONLY WITH THE INTENT OF GIVING THE INSTALLATION TEAM A VISUAL REPRESENTATION AS TO HOW

THE ASSEMBLIES TYPICALLY INSTALL. THE SHOP SUBMISSION DRAWINGS AND DETAILS ARE THE

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND AS SUCH THIS PACKAGE IS TO BE USED ONLY AS A RESOURCE.

FOLLOW SEALANT MANUFACTURERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE AND APPLICATION OF ALL

STRUCTURAL SILICONE SEALANT AND WEATHER SEAL SILICONE SEALANT.

CUSTOMER / PROJECT QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURES ARE SEPARATE DOCUMENTS AND ARE TO

BE FOLLOWED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS MANUAL.

AutoCAD SHX Text

2021 Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® All rights reserved ® Trademarks of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and its affiliated companies or respective owners Trademarks of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and its affiliated companies or respective owners

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No General Information 2 - 4

1 FRAME FABRICATION

1.1 Measuring opening and sizing frame 5

1.2 Cutting material 5

1.3 - 1.4 Vertical Mullion fabrication 6

1.5 - 1.6 Sill fabrication 7

2 FRAMING ASSEMBLY

2.1 -2.3 Subsill end dam fabrication and assembly 8 - 9

2.4 Frame panel assembly 10

3 GLAZING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 - 3.7 Glazing preparation 11

Setting of glass and exterior gasket sealant 12 Interior structural sealant application 13

4 FRAME INSTALLATION

4.1 - 4.3 Setting of panel frames 14

4.3 - 4.5 Installation of panel frames 15

4.6 Sealant at mullions and SSG joint 16-19

BRW-500 Parts, Extrusions and Accessories 20-21

Snapshot

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT USE

The BRW-500 BlastMax Ribbon Window system is intended for fabrication, assembly, sealing, installation and glazing by professionals with appropriate knowledge and experience of the system(s) and their incorporation into various building conditions.

Consult sealant manufacturer for review and recommendation of sealant application. Follow sealant manufacturer's recommendations and literature for proper installation.

The fabrication and installation of a structural silicone-glazed (SSG) or wet glazed system requires more technical knowledge and experience than is required for a conventional pressure-glazed or dry glazed system. The glazing contractor should take all steps as outlined and required by the structural silicone sealant manufacturer, glass fabricator, framing manufacturer, and the project professional engineer of record as well as follow local building code requirements and industry best practices to ensure the proper installation and safe performance of the SSG system.

The glazing contractor for each project needs to ensure compliance with each step, including, but not limited to, design reviews, formal adhesion testing, formal compatibility testing, project specification compliance, validating procedures, field testing, and quality control validation of installed product and surrounding conditions.

Testing of component materials for use in a SSG or wet glazed system is mandatory to fulfill project specifications and warranty requirements and must be submitted by the glazing contractor to the structural silicone manufacturer. All materials that comprise the structural silicone joint, such as the framing system (with the job-specific finish) and job-specific glass must be tested by the structural silicone manufacturer for compatibility and adhesion. All other accessory materials in contact with the structural silicone, such as setting blocks, spacers, gaskets, sweeps, air seals and expansion joints, must also be submitted to the silicone sealant manufacturer for compatibility testing.

To ensure that nothing has changed in formulation or chemistry since the initial tests, subsequent testing during periodic time frames of the project is to be conducted to confirm continued acceptance of the material for use on the project.

To ensure the structural performance and integrity of the insulating glass unit (IGU), the glazing contractor must submit the project shop drawings to the glass fabricator to obtain approval for use of their product(s) in any 2, 3 or 4-sided

SSG applications.

Quality control procedures for field glazing are to be increased beyond those required for shop glazing. Job conditions will normally have dust, dirt, and other construction debris on the surfaces where structural silicone is to be applied.

Great care should be exercised in cleaning and preparing these surfaces for silicone application. The recommendations of the silicone sealant manufacturer are to be strictly enforced and followed. The fabrication and installation of the SSG system and its components, whether shop or field glazed, should be governed by a quality control program, and all steps, procedures, and test reports should be documented throughout the project.

Prior to installation of any SSG system, refer to industry documents (e.g., AAMA Curtain Wall Design Guide Manual, ASTM C1401-14, and AAMA SSGDG-17) for detailed instructions and recommendations.

THE GLAZING CONTRACTOR ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE

ABOVE, AND ASSUMES FULL LIABILITY FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM NONCOMPLIANCE.

GLAZING PRACTICES

The air and water performance of the BRW-500 BlastMax Ribbon Window system is directly related to the completeness and integrity of the installation process, including but not limited to the assembly seals of the framing joinery, the installed glazing gaskets, and the alignment of the framing joinery glazing plane. Before glazing, verify the glazing pocket width and glazing infill thickness, as both must be in tolerance to assure adequate edge pressure and to achieve the desired air and water performance levels. (In general, framing systems utilizing 1” insulating glass are designed to accommodate a thickness variance of +/- 1/32”). Note: Excessive pressure can cause glass breakage and/or IGU failure. Consult the glass manufacturer for their recommended edge pressure per lineal inch.

To achieve the designed and tested air and water performance, best practices include:

1. Surfaces to be sealed should be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol or solvent and dried as recommended by sealant manufacturer to remove all dirt and cutting oils. Sealant at shear blocks should be a minimum 3/16” diameter nominal placed completely around the top, face and bottom of the shear block without gaps in the sealant. Exposed surfaces should be cleaned after installing the horizontal. Inspect joint for complete sealant contact, especially where the horizontal meets the face of the vertical member. Repair joint as required.

2. Glazing gaskets should be cut ¼” longer per foot, and lay flat, preferably for 24 hours.

3. Gaskets should be cut as single monolithic pieces and “crowded” during their installation to avoid corner gaps caused by post-installation relaxation.

4. The interior glazing gasket should be installed so as to avoid stretching, buckles, or tears.

5. Corners must be cut square, and at a slight angle when required to conform to the bevel on the intersecting gasket; sealed and butted together.

6. Gasket corner joinery must also be crowed, and sealant applied onto the gasket contact frame surface and into gasket reglet raceway where applicable.

7. Gasket corner seals are to be done just prior to installing glass, while the sealant is still wet and uncured, and ensure exterior gaskets are installed so as to place the glass into it's final in service condition and allow the sealant to conform to optimum configuration. Note: If the sealant cures prior to glazing, the cured sealant could create excessive edge pressure onto the glass and has the potential to cause glass breakage.

8. The glass must be checked for squareness, size dimension, and thickness along the edges paying attention to any variances from center edge to corner edge.

9. Check the placement of the installed glass and verify there is proper edge bite into the pocket, and proper edge clearance from framing elements.

10.After sealant has set and a representative amount of the wall has been installed and glazed (250 square feet or more) run a water hose test in accordance with AAMA 501.2 specifications to check installation. On large projects the hose test should be repeated during the glazing operation. Consult and follow NGA's GANA

Manual and FGMA Glazing Manual for proper glazing technique and procedure.

Variations on the details shown are inevitable and are not the responsibility of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope when drawn by others. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope strongly encourages its customers to utilize Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope supplied calculations and shop drawings.

For Structural Silicone Glazing applications, the stress on the silicone should not exceed 20 PSI. Consult sealant manufacturer for specific applications to ensure proper loading on silicone joint. Alternate spacer gaskets are available to accommodate larger sealant contact widths. Consult your nearest Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope facility for assistance.

Consult glass manufacturer for correct setting block location and length for glass sizes in excess of

40 sq.ft.

BUILDING CODES

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® does not control the application nor selection of its product configurations, sealant, or glazing materials, and assumes no responsibility thereof. It is the responsibility of the owner, architect, and installer to make these selections in strict compliance with applicable laws and building codes.

PROTECTION AND STORAGE

Handle all material carefully. Do not drop from the truck. Stack with adequate separation so the material will not rub together. Store material off the ground, protecting against the elements and other construction hazards by using a well ventilated covering. Remove material from package if wet or located in a damp area. For further guidelines consult AAMA publication CW-10 “Care and Handling of Architectural Aluminum From Shop to Site.”

CHECK MATERIAL

Check glass dimensions for overall size as well as thickness. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope cannot be held responsible for gaskets that are not watertight due to extreme glass tolerances. Check all material upon arrival at job site for quality and to determine any shipping damage.

Using the contract documents, completely check the surrounding conditions that will receive your materials. Notify the general contractor by letter of any discrepancies before proceeding with the work. Failure to do so constitutes acceptance of work by other trades.

Check shop drawings, installation instructions, architectural drawings and shipping lists to become familiar with the project. The shop drawings take precedence and include specific details for the project. The installation instructions are of a general nature and cover the most common conditions. Due to varying job conditions all sealant used must be approved by the sealant manufacturer to ensure it will perform per the conditions shown on the instructions and shop drawings. The sealant must be compatible with all surfaces in which adhesion is required, including other sealant surfaces. Use primers where directed by sealant manufacturer. Properly store sealant at the recommended temperatures and check sealant for remainder of shelf life before using.

FIELD CONDITIONS

All material to be installed must be plumb, level and true. Aluminum to be placed in direct contact with masonry or incompatible material should be isolated with a heavy coat of zinc chromate, bituminous paint or non-metallic material.

CLEANING MATERIALS

Cement, plaster terrazzo, alkaline and acid-based materials used to clean masonry are very harmful to finishes. Any residue should be removed with water and mild soap immediately or permanent staining will occur. A spot test is recommended before any cleaning agent is used. Refer to the Architectural Finish Guide in the Detail Catalog.

THERMAL IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS

To maintain or improve wall installation, the following items should be considered:

· Blinds or drapes prevent warm air from washing the window.

· Warm air ventilators too far from window will not adequately wash the window with air to prevent condensation.

· In extreme conditions, the fan of the heating systems should not cycle on and off but run continuously.

· Some heating systems have a water injection feature that can raise humidity levels. The higher the humidity levels the more likely condensation or frost will form. Raising the temperature and reducing humidity will usually solve this problem.

· On rare occasions, an extremely cold storm may cause frost to appear on the glass or framing. A space heater and electric fan blowing along the plane of the window wall can reduce or eliminate this temporary condition.

FRAME FABRICATION

Vertical Mullion Orientation

1.1 Measure ROUGH OPENING to determine FRAME WIDTH and FRAME HEIGHT dimensions. Allow 3/8” minimum clearance for shimming.

1.2 Cut material to size. SEE FIGURE 1 for guide. NOTE: Layout vertical mullions so that male and female sections are properly located. See FIGURE 2 below.

Frame Members Verticals FRAME HEIGHT

(ROUGH OPENING - top & bottom joints) Intermediate horizontals Daylight opening (D.L.O.)

False intermediate horizontal D.L.O. - 1/16” False horizontal face members D.L.O. - 1/16” Vertical face members FRAME HEIGHT Horizontal face members D.L.O.

Accessories Vertical gaskets D.L.O. + 1” + allowance* Horizontal gaskets D.L.O. + allowance* Glazing gaskets should be cut 1/4" longer per foot of aluminum extrusion. Set aside and lay flat until ready to glaze.

D.L.O. -

FALSE HORIZONTAL

D.L.O.

TUBULAR HORIZONTAL

TYPICAL & FALSE

D.L.O.

VERTICAL &

VERTICAL FACE =

FRAME HEIGHT

Material Fabrication Guide

FACE MEMBER

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

1 4

"F" (.257 Ø) DRILL

Mullion Fabrication

LOCATE ON "V"

GROOVE TYPICAL

1.3 Fabricate vertical mullions for horizontal members using layout shown in FIGURE 3. Drill holes using "F" (.265 dia.)

locate on "V" grooves on inside of vertical members at dimensions shown.

1.4 Fabricate jamb and vertical mullions for end caps by drilling #17 (.173 dia.) holes at each end as shown in

FIGURE 4, page 7.

1.5 Drill 5/16” diameter weep holes at 1/4 points along "V" groove in sill member as shown in FIGURE 5, page 7.

1.6 Notch each end of the head and sill. This notch will be required to allow installation of vertical face members.

See FIGURE 5, page 7.

Alternate Verticals

FIGURE 3

Mullion End Cap Fabrication

3 8

DRILL #17 (.173Ø ) HOLE

1 7/8"

3/4" 23/32"

5/16" WEEP HOLES

LOCATE AT 1/4 POINTS

SILL ONLY!

1/4"

3/16"

NOTCH BOTH ENDS

OF HEAD AND SILL

FIGURE 5

Head & Sill Fabrication

FIGURE 4

1 - 13/16"

2.1 Apply sealant between vertical and horizontal at interior face of glazing pocket as shown in FIGURE 6.

2.2 Install and seal end caps to top and bottom of all jamb and vertical mullions with (1) FS-114 #8 x 3/8” pph screw.

Sealant must be tooled into gasket race to insure proper seal. SEE FIGURE 7, page 9.

2.3 Apply sealant at end caps at top and bottom of vertical mullions prior to attaching head and sill members.

Tool sealant around edges of cap marrying sealant with previously applied sealant at end caps and verticals.

See FIGURE 8, page 10.

2.4 Attach horizontal members to vertical mullions using FS-8 #14 x 1” HHSTS. See FIGURE 9, page 10.

APPLY SEALANT AS SHOWN

AT EACH HORIZONTAL

FIGURE 6

APPLY SEALANT AT EACH END

OF INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL

TO SEAL GAP AT INTERSECTION

FRAME ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 7

BED MULL CAP

IN SEALANT

ATTACH W/ FS-114

(#8 X 3/8" PPH)

TOOL SEALANT ALONG

STEM AND FACE OF MULLION

CAP SEAL FASTENER

TOOL SEALANT

INTO GASKET RACE

BED MULL CAP

IN SEALANT

ATTACH W/ FS-114

(#8 X 3/8" PPH)

TOOL SEALANT ALONG

FACE OF MULLION

CAP SEAL FASTENER

TOOL SEALANT

INTO GASKET RACE

FS-8

(#14 X 1" HHSTS)

FIGURE 9

USE FS-9 (#14 X 1 1/2" HHSTS)

WHEN ASSEMBLYING WITH

STEEL REINFORCEMENT

APPLY BEAD OF

SEALANT ALONG TOP

OF MULL CAP

SET HEAD OR SILL INTO

BEAD AND TOOL ALONG EDGE.

MARRY INTO SEALANT AT

VERTICAL MULLION.

FIGURE 8

GLAZING

3.1 Lay assembled units on flat surface. Units must be square and level before installing and sealing of units.

3.2 Install glazing gasket GP-132 onto all vertical and horizontal members.

3.3 Structural sealant may be applied either prior to installing glass (with back bead) or after glass has been set.

Sealant must be applied from spacer gasket and up edge of glass as shown in FIGURE 10 and FIGURE 11, page 12. Units may be glazed using either Dowsil 795 or Dowsil 983 silicone.

3.4 Setting chair BRW-102-01 and Setting block GP-131 will be located at sill member at 1/4 points of glass.

See FIGURE 11, page 12. Side blocks must also be used at jamb units and on at least one edge of intermediate units. HP-92S blocks will be used on jamb members and a HP-17S on edges of intermediate verticals.

3.5 A 3” section of the Face members BRW-502 and BRW-507 with FG-1133 gasket will then be installed at every 18” to 24” to hold glass in place until silicone cures.

3.6 Once the structural silicone is cured the face members may then be installed; verticals must be installed first, then horizontals.

3.7 Exterior gasket FG-1133 should then be installed around perimeter of unit. Gasket should be run before units are transported. See FIGURE 12, page 13.

FIGURE 10

(2) HP-17S

SIDE BLOCK FOR SHIPPING

INSTALL AFTER UNITS ARE

GLAZED WITH SILIICONE

1 1/4" 5/8"

GP-132

GP-131 SETTING BLOCK

LOCATE AT 1/4 POINTS.

HP-92S SIDE BLOCK

LOCATE AT1/4 POINTS

FOR SHIPPIING.

BLOCK TO BE INSTALLED

INTO WET SEALANT

BRW-102-01 SETTING CHAIR

LOCATE AT 1/4 POINTS.

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 12

NOTE: USE 3" PIECE OF FACE AND

GASKET FOR TEMPORARY. TEMP

SHOULD BE USED TO ALLOW FASTER

CURRING OF SILICONE, BUT FULL

FACE MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE

TRANSPORTING TO JOBSITE.

FG-1133 TYP.

BRW-507

BRW-502

4.1 Begin installation of frames at left jamb. Locate in opening positioning frame to be plumb and level. Attach frame to opening using anchor bolts as shown in FIGURE 13. Anchor size to be determined by project requirements. Position and install additional units as shown in FIGURE 14, page 15.

4.2 Once frame has been installed. Install BRW-508 sill and head fillers. PW-1940 isolator clips should be attached to filler at 9" on center, rotate filler into pocket at head or sill and then snap into position as shown. See FIGURE 13.

4.3 If optional jamb member BRW-513 is used, install the BRW-514 jamb filler. Filler must be set in continuous bead of silicone.

See FIGURE 15, page 16.

PW-1940 CLIP

@ 9" O.C.

BRW-508

INSERT FILLER INTO

TRACK AT HEAD AND SILL

ROTATE INTO POSITION

SNAP FILLER INTO SILL

AND HEAD USING PW-1940 CLIPS

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

FIGURE 13

FRAME INSTALLATION

FIGURE 14

INSTALL LEFT BAY AND

ANCHOR INTO POSITION

INSTALL CENTER SECTIONS BY ROTATING

INTO POSITION AND THEN BACK UNTIL

IN POSITION, THEN ANCHOR

INSTALL FINAL JAMB SECTION

SIMILAR TO OTHER UNITS. A MINIMUM

5/16" JOINT IS REQUIRED FOR

INSTALLATION OF LAST UNIT.

4.4 When using captured verticals (BRW-500 & BRW-501), prior to installing next unit run a bead of sealant along outer snap leg for 6". Then once units have been installed and anchored sealant will be ran between each unit along face of vertical mullions. This seal will be married into the perimeter seal and end cap seals.

See FIGURE 16, page 17.

4.5 When using SSG verticals (BRW-503 & BRW-504), prior to installing next unit run a bead of sealant along outer snap leg for full height of mullion. Sealant will also be run along upturned leg of mull caps and married with the vertical seal. Once unit is installed the sealant along mull cap should be tooled and married into the perimeter seal. See FIGURE 17, page 18. Once units are installed install backer rod along vertical joint between lites of glass and along joint in horizontal face caps and seal as shown in FIGURE 18, page 19.

4.6 Install backer rod around perimeter of system. All vertical joints must be married into perimeter seal.

INSTALL BRW-514 FILLER

AFTER FRAME HAS BEEN ANCHORED.

FILLER MUST BE BED IN

CONTINOUS BEAD OF SILICONE

FIGURE 15

AFTER INSTALLING UNITS,

RUN CONTINUOUS BEAD OF

SILICONE ALONG FACE OF

MULLIONS AND FACE CAP.

MARRY VERTICAL SEALS

WITH PERIMETER SEAL

APPLY SEALANT TO SNAP LEG

OF MULLION PRIOR TO

INSTALLATION. MARRY TO

END CAP SEAL.

FIGURE 16

JANUARY 2023

APPLY SEALANT CONTINUOUS

ALONG SNAP LEG BEFORE ASSEMBLY

APPLY SEALANT ALONG EDGE OF

END CAP AND MARRY WITH VERTICAL SEAL

TOOL SEALANT BETWEEN MULL CAPS

AFTER INSTALLATION.

FIGURE 17

APPLY SEALANT ALONG

EDGE OF END CAP

APPLY SEALANT CONTINUOUS

ALONG SNAP LEG BEFORE ASSEMBLY

INSTALL BACKER ROD AND

RUN CONTINOUS SEAL

SEAL BETWEEN FACE CAPS.

MARRY SEAL WITH VERTICAL

SEAL AT GLASS FACE, MULL CAP

SEAL AND PERIMETER SEAL

FIGURE 18

PARTS LIST

Mullion

Extrusions

DESCRIPTION

ITEM

BRW-500

BRW-501

Mullion

Mullion Face Cap

BRW-503

SSG Mullion

BRW-504

SSG Mullion

BRW-505

Jamb Mullion

BRW-506

Head / Sill

Head, Jamb &

Sill Face Cap

Head & Sill

Filler

BRW-508

BRW-509

Horizontal

Screw Spline

BRW-510

Face Cap

BRW-511

2 7/8" Deep

False Horizontal

BRW-512

9/16" Deep False

Extrusions

DESCRIPTIONITEM

BRW-513

Jamb Mull w/ Anchor Pocket

BRW-514

Jamb Mull

Snap Filler

#14 x 1" HHSTS

Frame Assembly

FS-8

Fasteners

#14 x 1 1/2" HHSTS

SSG Mull Frame Assembly w/ Steel Reinforcement

FS-9

#8 x 3/8" PPH A PT

Mull Caps

FS-114

Spacer Gasket

Setting Block

For BRW-509

Setting Block

GP-131

Gaskets

Side Block

HP-17S

HP-92S

Setting Chair for BRW-506

BRW-102

Setting Chair for BRW-509

BRW-103

Exterior Gasket

FG-1133

PARTS LIST

Glazing Clip for BRW-509

Clip for BRW-508

PW-1940

HP-10

Accessories

Mull Cap for BRW-500 & BRW-501

BRW-100-01

1/4" x 2 1/4"

Steel Bar

RS-2

Steel Reinforcment

BRW-100-02

BRW-101-01

BRW-101-02

BRW-104-01

BRW-104-02

Mull Cap for BRW-500 & BRW-501

SSG Mull Cap for BRW-503 & BRW-504

Jamb Cap for BRW-505 & BRW-513

Drill Fixture for Mull Fabrication

DJ-106

Drill Fixture

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