B46 Window Repair Updated Q and A.pdf
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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. The document contains 13 questions and answers addressing technical and logistical details for contractors bidding on the work.
Key details include: the scope is limited to replacing exterior rubber window seals and inspecting/replacing window-to-wall caulking at specific leak locations, with an estimated maximum of 35,000 linear feet of window seals to be replaced. The contractor must provide their own restroom facilities and trash removal, though water and power will be available from the exterior at ground level and roof. Manlift access is not available to the building's backside. Cracked windows are excluded from the scope. Contractors must demonstrate 5 years of commercial window repair experience, and quotes should be submitted via email to Nicholas.Mace@dla.mil. Past performance from subcontractors is acceptable only if window installation/repair work can be documented.
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| Amendment 0002 dated 01-10-2024 Solicitation SP4703-25-R-0006.pdf | ||
| Amendment 0001 dated 01-06-2024 Solicitation SP4703-25-R-0006.pdf | ||
| Addendum to RFP - Offer Requirements.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| B46 Window Repair SOW.pdf | ||
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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
11. SCOPE Contractor shall remove all exterior rubber window seals for the entire building and replace them with the correct type, shape, size etc (Clarification needed: replace with only window seals not the windows correct) . Also, inspect all window to wall caulking. Add the correct type of caulk, color etc. to any area that requires sealing.
Answer: The scope of this work is limited to the locations noted below where the leaks are. The window glass would only need replacing if it is broken and I don’t believe any of the windows are broken.
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B46 Window Repair Question and Answer Document
12. Government only wants to check and replace the following windows seal, correct? How many total Linear feet approximately the window seal needs to be replaced. same or more than previous one 35000 linear?
Answer: It should not be more than 35,000 LF.
13. If we are not solely a window company but we are fed. GC contractor and have a previous experience to replace windows and windows seal replacement, can we be eligible to send proposals or not? please advise.
Answer: If they have documented evidence of 5 years commercial widow repairs experience, that will satisfy this requirement.
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8 SPRAYED POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION (R-20)
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BRW-500 BlastMax Ribbon Window
INSTALLATION AND GLAZING MANUAL
BuildingEnvelope®
1-866-OLDCASTLE (653-2278)
Version 2024-0522
Copyright © ®
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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VERTICAL &
VERTICAL FACE =
FRAME HEIGHT
Material Fabrication Guide
FACE MEMBER
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
6"
FIGURE 16
JANUARY 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
SSG Mull Cap for BRW-503 & BRW-504
Jamb Cap for BRW-505 & BRW-513
Jamb Cap for BRW-505 & BRW-513
Drill Fixture for Mull Fabrication
DJ-106
Drill Fixture
S
P
R T I C A
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