1. GENERAL

Aluminum vertical pivoted windows as shown in the architectural drawings shall be series 5000 as manufactured by SOL-A-TROL Aluminum Products, Miami Fla. and shall meet or exceed AAMA specifications for VP-HC-40.

2. MATERIAL

Extruded aluminum 6063-T5 (Alloy and Temper)

FRAMES: The window frame shall have a minimum thickness of 1/8” and a full depth of 2”.

SASH: All sash members shall have a minimum thickness of 1/16”, of tubular construction, and full depth of 2”.

3. CONSTRUCTION

FRAME: All frame members shall be joined by mitering, corner angle reinforcement and ARC welding across the web, with additional plug welds through the vent webs.

SASH: All vents shall be mitered, reinforced and welded and shall be factory sealed.

4. HARDWARE

Ventilator pivots 360° clockwise around the vertical axis and can be realigned or removed from the inside of the building. The pivot blocks are tin plated, high strength cast and machined manganese bronze.

5. WEATHER STRIPPING

The perimeter of each vent has two rows of neoprene flap running continuously in dovetail grooves created in the aluminum extrusion. The corners are vulcanized for a perfect seal.

6. FINISHES

Electro-statically applied baked enamel.

Clear Anodized.

Bronze Hardcoat.

Kynar 500.

7. GLAZING

The glass shall be as specified under Glass and Glazing section, and held in place with extruded snap-in type glazing bead.

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