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	SECTION 08405
	METAL-FRAMED CLAD ENTRANCES
	NOTE ** Vitro America metal framed clad entrances. NOTE ** NOTE ** This section is based on products fabricated by Vitro America, which has locations at the following addresses:
	NOTE ** West of Rocky Mountains: NOTE ** 9010 S. Norwalk Boulevard NOTE ** Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 NOTE ** Tel: (800) 285-3677 NOTE ** Te1: (562) 908-8893 NOTE ** Fax: (562) 695-8496
	NOTE ** East of Rocky Mountains: NOTE ** 129000 Nicholson Road NOTE ** Farmers Branch TX 75234 NOTE ** Tel: (800) 284-4527 NOTE ** Tel: (972) 484-3691 NOTE ** Fax: (972) 247-6457.
	NOTE **Vitro America offers a variety of architectural building products, including tempered glass handrail assemblies, metal-framed clad entrances, and all-glass entrances.
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Metal Framed Clad Entrances.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 08410 - Metal-Framed Storefronts.
		B.	Section 08710 - Door Hardware.
		C.	Section 08800 - Glazing.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	ASTM A 666 - Standard Specification for Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
		B.	ASTM B 455 - Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Leaded Brass) Extruded Shapes.
		C.	NAAMM Metal Finishes Manual; National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers.
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	[ Product Data ]: Fabricator's descriptive literature for specified components.
		C.	Shop Drawings: Dimensioned drawings as follows:
			1.	Plans: Indicate layout of entrance assemblies.
			2.	Elevations:
				a.	Appearance of entrance layouts; include locations of visible seams in metal cladding.
				b.	Locations and identification of manufacturer-supplied door hardware.
				c.	Locations and sizes of cut-outs and drilled holes for other door hardware.
			3.	Details:
				a.	Interface with adjacent construction; include requirements for support and bracing at openings.
				b.	Cross-section profiles of metal members, including mullions, perimeter framing, and door stiles and rails; include cladding details and seam locations.
				c.	Installation details.
				d.	Appearance of fabricator-supplied door hardware.
			4.	Schedule: Listing of each type component in entrance assemblies, cross-referenced to shop drawing plans, elevations, and details.
	NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if specifying custom colors or finishes, or if selections are specified in this section.
		D.	Selection Samples: Two sets, representing fabricator's full range of available metal materials and finishes.
		E.	Verification Samples: Two samples, minimum size 2 inches (50 mm) by 3 inches (76 mm), representing actual material and finish of sight-exposed metal.
		F.	Quality Assurance Submittals: Contractor's certification that installer of entrance assemblies meets specified qualifications.
		G.	Closeout Submittals: Operation and maintenance data for fabricator-supplied operating hardware.
	1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Installer Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years installing entrance assemblies similar to that specified in this section.
	NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if not required.
		B.	Pre-Installation Meetings:
			1.	Convene at job site seven (7) calendar days prior to scheduled beginning of construction activities of this section to review requirements of this section.
			2.	Require attendance by representatives of the following:
				a.	Installer of this section.
				b.	Other entities directly affecting, or affected by, construction activities of this section.
			3.	Notify Architect four (4) calendar days in advance of scheduled meeting date.
	1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Store products of this section in fabricator's unopened packaging until installation.
	1.7	PROJECT CONDITIONS
		A.	Field Measurements: When construction activities permit, take field measurements at locations to receive products of this section; note discrepancies on submitted shop drawings.
	1.8	SCHEDULING
		A.	Ensure that metal components to be clad, and templates for door hardware not supplied by fabricator, are available to fabricator of this section to allow construction activities to proceed in accordance with construction progress schedule.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	COMPONENTS
	NOTE ** Retain one of the following three paragraphs; retain first if aluminum components are specified in another section (verify section number and coordinate within section), retain second if aluminum components profiles and sizes are indicated on drawings, retain third if specifying component profiles in this section (enter required information and delete items that do not apply).
		A.	Stile and Rail Aluminum-Framed Glass Entrances: Specified in Section 08410; sizes indicated on drawings.
		B.	Stile and Rail Aluminum-Framed Glass Entrances: Types and dimensions indicated on drawings.
		C.	Stile and Rail Aluminum-Framed Glass Entrances:
			1.	Door size: __ feet __ inches (__ mm) width by __ feet __ inches (__ mm) height by __ inch (__ mm) thickness.
			2.	Stile dimension: __ inches (__ mm).
			3.	Top rail dimension: __ inches (__ mm).
			4.	Center rail dimension: __ inches (__ mm).
			5.	Bottom rail dimension: __ inches (__ mm).
			6.	Glazing provisions: Flush stops, interior glazed.
			7.	Glazing provisions: Flush stops, exterior glazed.
	NOTE ** Retain one of the following three paragraphs; retain first if aluminum components are specified in another section (verify section number and coordinate within section), retain second if aluminum components profiles and sizes are indicated on drawings, retain third if specifying component profiles in this section (enter required information and delete items that do not apply.)
		D.	Mullions: Specified in Section 08410; sizes and configurations indicated on drawings.
		E.	Mullions: Types, configurations, and dimensions indicated on drawings.
		F.	Mullions:
			1.	Configurations: Indicated on drawings
			2.	Cross-sectional dimensions: __ inches (__ mm) width by __ inches (__ mm) depth.
			3.	Glazing provisions: Flush stops, interior glazed.
			4.	Glazing provisions: Flush stops, exterior glazed.
	NOTE ** Retain one of the following paragraphs to specify glazing.
		G.	Glazing: Specified in Section 08410, and as follows:
			1.	Doors: __ inch (__ mm) overall thickness.
			2.	Sidelites: __ inch (__ mm) overall thickness.
		H.	Glazing: Specified in Section 08800, and as follows:
			1.	Doors: __ inch (__ mm) overall thickness.
			2.	Sidelites: __ inch (__ mm) overall thickness.
	NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs if specifying stainless steel or brass cladding; consult with fabricator for material specifications if other metal is specified. Coordinate with REFERENCES Article of PART 1 of this section.
		I.	Cladding:
			1.	Material: Stainless steel conforming to ASTM A 666, Type 304; ___ inch (__ mm) minimum thickness.
			2.	Finish: Number 4, satin polish.
			3.	Finish: Number 8, mirror polish.
	NOTE ** Delete the above sub-paragraphs specifying finish and retain the following if specifying finish in accordance with NAAMM Metal Finishes Manual; delete if not required.
			4.	Finish: NAAMM designation ________________.
		J.	Cladding:
			1.	Material: Brass conforming to ASTM B 455, UNS C28000; ___ inch (__ mm) minimum thickness.
			2.	Finish: Number 4, satin polish.
			3.	Finish: Number 8, mirror polish.
			4.	Finish: Satin oxidized oil rubbed finish.
			5.	Finish: clear baked enamel finish .
	NOTE ** Delete the above sub-paragraphs specifying finish and retain the following if specifying finish in accordance with NAAMM Metal Finishes Manual; delete if not required.
			6.	Finish: NAAMM designation ________________.
	NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs to specify door hardware; if specifying door hardware to be supplied by fabricator, consult fabricator for additional information and insert into second paragraph.
		K.	Door Hardware: Specified in Section 08710.
		L.	Door Hardware:
			1.	Supplied by fabricator as follows:
				a.	Hinges: ___________________________.
				b.	Closers: __________________________.
				c.	Push/pulls: _______________________.
				d.	Locksets: _________________________.
				e.	Exit devices: _____________________.
			2.	Finish of sight-exposed metals: Matching finish of fittings.
	NOTE ** Delete the following sub-paragraph if all door hardware to be supplied by door manufacturer.
			3.	All other door hardware: Specified in Section 08710.
	2.2	FABRICATION
		A.	Acceptable Fabricator: Vitro America, located at one of the following addresses:
			1.	West of Rocky Mountains: 9010 S. Norwalk Boulevard, Santa Fe Springs CA 90670; ASD. Tel. (800) 285-3677 or (562) 908-8893, Fax. (562) 695-8496.
			2.	East of Rocky Mountains: 129000 Nicholson Road, Farmers Branch TX 75234; ASD. Tel. (800) 284-4527 or (972) 484-3691, Fax. (972) 247-6457.
	NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs; coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
		B.	Requests for substitution will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
		C.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		D.	Shop Assembly:
			1.	Clad aluminum components with specified cladding materials, forming flat surfaces and edges of cladding materials to fit tight to aluminum surfaces.
			2.	Locate seams in cladding materials in accordance with shop drawings, forming straight hairline-width butt joints.
			3.	Permanently laminate cladding materials to aluminum surfaces; visible fastening devices not permitted.
			4.	Prepare clad components for specified hardware.
			5.	Finish surfaces of cladding materials to specified finish; apply strippable protective materials to finished surfaces.
			6.	Assemble components to extent practical, considering shipping limitations.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Verify that openings to receive entrance assemblies are of correct size and are prepared correctly, in accordance with shop drawings.
		B.	Installer's Examination:
			1.	Have installer of this section examine conditions under which construction activities of this section are to be performed, then submit written notification if such conditions are unacceptable.
			2.	Transmit two copies of installer's report to Architect within 24 hours of receipt.
			3.	Beginning construction activities of this section before unacceptable conditions have been corrected is prohibited.
			4.	Beginning construction activities of this section indicates installer's acceptance of conditions.
	3.2	INSTALLATION
	NOTE ** Delete references to related construction activities of other sections that do not apply to project; add others as applicable to project. Coordinate with RELATED SECTIONS Article of PART 1 of this section.
		A.	Install entrance assembly components in accordance with shop drawings.
		B.	Remove strippable protective materials from metal surfaces only to extent required for installation of assembly, and to receive glazing and door hardware.
	NOTE ** Retain one of the following two sub-paragraphs; retain first if requiring installer of this section to install glazing, retain second if all glazing is installed under Section 08800.
		C.	Install glazing in accordance with installation requirements of Section 08800, and shop drawings.
		D.	Installation of glazing is specified in Section 08800.
	NOTE ** Retain one or more of the following three sub-paragraphs; retain first if all door hardware is specified in Section 08710, retain second if requiring all or some door hardware on doors in this section to be installed by installer of this section, retain third if door hardware, other than supplied by door manufacturer, is specified in Section 08710.
		E.	Installation of door hardware is specified in Section 08710.
		F.	Install fabricator-supplied door hardware in accordance with installation requirements of Section 08710, shop drawings, and door hardware manufacturers' instructions.
		G.	Installation of other door hardware is specified in Section 08710.
		H.	Site Tolerances:
			1.	Variation from level, horizontal components and sight lines: 1/8 inch in 10 feet (3 mm in 3 m), non-cumulative.
			2.	Variation from plumb, vertical components and sight lines: 1/8 inch in 10 feet (3 mm in 3 m), non-cumulative.
			3.	Variation from plane, installed assembly: Maximum 1/16 inch (1.5 mm)
	3.3	ADJUSTING
		A.	Adjust entrance doors to swing correctly, without binding to frame, sill, or adjacent doors.
	NOTE ** Retain the following sub-paragraph if installation of door hardware is specified in this section.
		B.	Adjust door hardware to operate correctly.
	3.4	CLEANING
		A.	Immediately prior to Substantial Completion, remove strippable protective materials from metal surfaces; clean metal surfaces free of adhesive residue and other foreign substances, using cleaning materials and methods recommended by fabricator of this section.
	3.5	PROTECTION
		A.	Protect finished installation from damage by subsequent construction activities until Substantial Completion.
		B.	Repair components damaged by subsequent construction activities in accordance with fabricator's recommendations; replace damaged components that cannot be repaired to Architect's acceptance.
	END OF SECTION