02820 - Aluminum Louver Fencing.pdf

193d REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP PROJECT NO. LKLW959714

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SECTION 02820

ALUMINUM LOUVER FENCING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes: Ornamental fixed louver modular fencing panels fabricated with extruded aluminum louvers and flat aluminum bars including extruded aluminum fence posts and aluminum louver gates.

B. Related sections:

1. Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete footings for support of fence posts.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publications:

1. ASTM B209 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.

2. ASTM B221 - Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bar, Rod, Wire, Shape, and Tube.

3. ASTM B117 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.

4. ASTM D822 - Tests on Paint and Related Coatings Using Filtered Open-Flame

Carbon-Arc Exposure Apparatus.

5. ASTM D2794 - Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid

Deformation (Impact).

6. ASTM D3363 - Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data for components and accessories.

B. Shop drawings showing layout, dimensions, spacing of components, and anchorage and installation details.

C. Sample: 200x254 mm [8 by 10 inches] minimum size sample of fence panel illustrating design, fabrication workmanship, and selected color coating.

D. Copy of warranty for review.

1.04 WARRANTY

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01740 - Closeout Procedures:

1. 10 years warranty for factory finish against cracking, peeling, and blistering under normal use.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Ametco Manufacturing Corporation, 4326 Hamann Parkway, P.O. Box 1210, Willoughby, Ohio 44096; 800-362-1360.

B. Requests to use equivalent products of other manufacturers shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01630 - Product Substitution Procedures.

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2.02 MATERIALS

A. Extruded aluminum: ASTM B221, Alloy 6063, Temper T-6.

B. Sheet aluminum: ASTM B209 6063, Temper T-6.

C. Grout: Non-shrink type, pre-mixed compound consisting of non-metallic aggregate, cement, and water reducing and plasticizing additives.

2.03 FENCE SYSTEM

A. Type: Ornamental fencing system consisting of horizontal, fixed louver, modular fence panels fabricated with extruded aluminum framing bars and supported by extruded aluminum fence posts; Eclipse Aluminum Fixed Louver Fencing as manufactured by

Ametco Manufacturing Corporation.

B. Fence panel:

1. Fixed louver bars: Extruded aluminum louver bars, 50 mm (1-31/32 inches) wide, spaced at 46 mm (1-13/16 inches). Extend louver flange to allow 100 percent direct visual screening.

2. Cross bars: 13 x 3 mm (1/2 by 1/8 inch) flat bars welded perpendicular to back side of louver bars and spaced at 457 mm (18 inches).

3. Panel height: As indicated on the drawings.

4. Panel width: As indicated on Drawings.

C. Posts:

1. Type: 102 x 102 mm (4 by 4 inches) extruded tubular aluminum sections with solid aluminum caps.

2. Length: As indicated on Drawings.

2.04 GATES

A. Provide gates of type and size indicated on Drawings. Equip gates with manufacturer's standard hardware as required for complete functional operation.

B. Type: Hinged swinging double gate.

1. Construction: Welded frame fabricated from 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2inch) extruded aluminum tubing with aluminum fixed louver panels to match fencing material.

2. Nominal size: 9'-0" wide by 6'-6" high.

3. Hardware:

a. Hinges: Size and type as determined by manufacturer. Provide 2 hinges for each leaf up to 1829 mm (6 feet) high and 1 additional hinge for each additional 610 mm (24 inches) in height or fraction thereof.

b. Latch: 19 mm (3/4 inch) diameter slide bolt to accommodate padlock.

c. For double gates provide padlockable, 16 mm (5/8 inch) diameter center cane bolt assembly and strike.

2.05 ACCESSORIES

A. Fasteners: Stainless steel bolts of type, size, and spacing as recommended by fence manufacturer for specific condition.

2.06 FACTORY FINISH

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A. Aluminum fence panels and posts shall receive polyester powder coating.

B. Polyester powder coating: Electrostatically applied colored polyester powder coating heat cured to chemically bond finish to metal substrate.

1. Minimum hardness measured in accordance with ASTM D3363: 2H.

2. Direct impact resistance tested in accordance with ASTM D2794. Withstand 160 inch-pounds.

3. Salt spray resistance tested in accordance with ASTM B117: No undercutting, rusting, or blistering after 500 hours in 5 percent salt spray at 95 degrees F and 95 percent relative humidity and after 1000 hours less than [3/16 inch] [5 mm] undercutting.

4. Weatherability tested in accordance with ASTM D822: No film failure and 88 percent gloss retention after 1 year exposure in South Florida with test panels tilted at 45 degrees.

C. Color: Bronze Mat

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Prior to fabrication, field verify required dimensions.

B. Provide setting holes for embedment of fence posts. Holes shall be 51 mm (2 inch) minimum greater than post width.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Install fencing in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and approved shop drawings.

B. Install fence posts plumb and level by setting post in hole cast in concrete and grouting solid. Temporarily brace fence posts with 2 by 4 wood supports until grout is set.

C. Do not install bent, bowed, or otherwise damaged panels. Remove damaged components from site and replace.

D. Secure fence panels with standard stainless steel bolts to fence posts after posts have been set in footings.

E. Gates:

1. Install gates and adjust hardware for smooth operation.

2. Provide concrete center foundation depth and drop rod retainers at center of double swinging gate openings.

3. Provide cane bolt recessed strikes at both open and closed positions to allow each gate leaf to remain in open or closed position.

4. After installation, adjust test gate for smooth operation. Correct deficiencies and adjust.

F. Touch-up damaged finish with paint supplied by manufacturer and matching original coating.

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