1. GENERAL

Single Hung windows with solar control louvers as shown in the architectural drawings shall be series 540-S as manufactured by SOL-A-TROL Aluminum Products, Miami Fla. and shall meet or exceed AAMA specifications for DH-HC-75.

2. MATERIAL

Extruded aluminum 6063-T5 (Alloy and Temper)

3. CONSTRUCTION

FRAME: The window frame shall be .078” thick, 5 ½” deep.

SASH: All sash members shall have a minimum thickness of .062” tubular horizontal sections with continuous lift.

4. HARDWARE

LOUVERS: Operators shall be white bronze locking cam handles allowing louvers to remain stationary at any position, automatically locking in closed position.

SASH: Balance with take out sash system, which shall hold sash stationary at any position and allow removal from frame without the use of tools. Spring-loaded lock shall lock sash in closed position.

EGRESS: Emergency escape units are installed in an aluminum frame and use 5-knuckle butt hinges and white bronze cam locks.

5. WEATHER STRIPPING

SASH: Double weather stripping located inside and out of full perimeter using pile with fin.

FRAME: Continuous stainless steel compression type between jamb and louver clip.

LOUVER: Vinyl flap in keyway at the top of each louver and at keyway in sill. (Optional)

6. LOUVERS

Extruded aluminum with an L-shaped structural leg running the full length of the louvers which are 4” deep and have a minimum wall thickness of .062”. Optional louvers are of double tubular construction and large missile impact resistant. Clips retaining louvers shall be formed from 5005-H34 aluminum .051” thick and fastened to louvers with pop-rivets or stainless steel screws into pre-punched holes.

7. FINISHES

Electro-statically applied baked enamel.

Clear Anodized.

Bronze Hardcoat.

Kynar 500.

8. GLAZING

The glass shall be as specified under Glass and Glazing section with a maximum thickness of ½”, and held in place with extruded snap-in type glazing bead.

9. SCREENS

Standard screens shall be roll formed aluminum box frame fitted in pockets in frame. Optional screens shall be extruded box frame. Screen frame shall be screened with 18 x 16 mesh charcoal fiberglass screen cloth.

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