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	SECTION 08415
	ALUMINUM ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS
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	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** SMI Systems; aluminum entrances and storefronts. . This section is based on the products of SMI Systems, which is located at: SMI Systems 11305 N. W. 128th St. Medley, FL 33178 Phone: 305-888-6288 Fax: 305-888-6289 Email: info@impactglass.com Web Site: www.impactglass.com Smith Mountain Impact Systems provides impact and non-impact door, window and glass products to its dealer network. "Clearly Above the Rest" is our slogan. Founded in 1998, our vision is to provide quality window and door products to our dealers in a timely fashion and at a competitive price. The facility occupies over 20,000 square feet of warehouse with 30 employees. Our shop is divided into glass lamination, aluminum cutting, door fabrication and frame fabrication. We maintain a glass inventory in excess of 50,000 square feet at all times, and uUtilize state-of-the-art equipment to ensure quality fabrication: Bottero computerized glass cutting table with free fall table; Elumatic dual programmable miter cut saws; Elumatic fully automated CNC machine; Elumatic dual and single copy routers; and Elumatic end mill.
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Aluminum storefront systems.
		B.	Aluminum entrances.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 08120 - Aluminum Doors and Frames.
		B.	Section 07920 - Joint Sealants.
		C.	Section 08800 - Glazing.
	1.3	MATERIAL REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	AAMA 501.3 - Field Check of Water and Air leakage through Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Air Pressure Difference.
		B.	AAMA Specifications for Aluminum Structures.
		C.	ASTM E 283 - Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.
		D.	ASTM E 330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
		E.	ASTM E 331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
		F.	ASTM E 547 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference.
	1.4	SYSTEM PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION, STOREFRONTS
		A.	Performance Requirements: Provide aluminum storefront systems that comply with performance requirements indicated, as demonstrated by testing manufacturer's assemblies in accordance with South Florida Building Code Protocol TAS 201-94, TAS 202-94, and TAS 203.
			1.	Air Infiltration: Completed storefront systems shall have 0.25 cfm/sf (0.37 m3/h m2) maximum allowable infiltration when tested in accordance with ASTM E 283 at differential static pressure of 6.24 psf (299 Pa).
			2.	Water Infiltration: No uncontrolled water other than condensation on indoor face of any component when tested in accordance with ASTM E 547 and ASTM E 331 at test pressure differential of 13.5 psf (647 Pa). Water test shall be performed immediately after design pressure test.
			3.	Wind Loads: Completed storefront system shall withstand wind pressure loads normal to wall plane indicated:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs for exterior walls: reinforced or non-reinforced.
				a.	Exterior Walls With Steel Reinforcing:
					1)	Positive Pressure: 90 psf (4312 Pa).
					2)	Negative Pressure: 100 psf (4792 Pa).
				b.	Exterior Walls Without Steel Reinforcing:
					1)	Positive Pressure: 75 psf (3594 Pa).
					2)	Negative Pressure: 75 psf (3594 Pa).
			4.	Deflection: Permanent deflection shall not exceed maximum allowable deflection in any member when tested in accordance with ASTM E 330 with allowable stress in accordance with AAMA Specifications for Aluminum Structures.
	1.5	SYSTEM PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION, ENTRANCES
		A.	Performance Requirements: Provide aluminum storefront systems that comply with performance requirements indicated, as demonstrated by testing manufacturer's assemblies in accordance with South Florida Building Code Protocol TAS 201-94, TAS 202-94, and TAS 203.
			1.	Air Infiltration: Completed storefront systems shall have 0.25 cfm/sf (0.37 m3/h m2) maximum allowable infiltration when tested in accordance with ASTM E 283 at differential static pressure of 6.24 psf (299 Pa).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following is not applicable to MK-2.
			2.	Water Infiltration: No uncontrolled water other than condensation on indoor face of any component when tested in accordance with ASTM E 547 and ASTM E 331 at test pressure differential of 15 psf (719 Pa). Water test shall be performed immediately after design pressure test.
			3.	Wind Loads: Completed entrance system shall withstand wind pressure loads normal to wall plane indicated:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs for exterior walls: reinforced or non-reinforced.
				a.	Exterior Walls With Steel Reinforcing:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items that do not apply.
					1)	Model K2LM.
					2)	Model K2SM.
						a)	Positive Pressure: 100 psf (4792 Pa).
						b)	Negative Pressure: 120 psf (5749 Pa).
				b.	Exterior Walls Without Steel Reinforcing:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items that do not apply.
					1)	Model MK-2.
						a)	Positive Pressure: 90 psf (4312 Pa).
						b)	Negative Pressure: 90 psf (4312 Pa).
					2)	Model SMK-2.
						a)	Positive Pressure: 100 psf (4792 Pa).
						b)	Negative Pressure: 120 psf (5749 Pa).
					3)	Model K2LM.
					4)	Model K2SM.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** See manufacturer's chart for loads by dimension for the following positive and negative pressures. Insert values below.
					5)	Positive Pressure: __________.
					6)	Negative Pressure: __________.
			4.	Deflection: Permanent deflection shall not exceed maximum allowable deflection in any member when tested in accordance with ASTM E 330 with allowable stress in accordance with AAMA Specifications for Aluminum Structures.
	1.6	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	Product Data: Submit product data for each storefront system specified.
		C.	Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product components, including anchorage, accessories, finish color and textures.
		D.	Samples: Submit verification samples for colors on actual aluminum substrates indicating full color range expected in installed system.
		E.	Quality Assurance and Quality Control Submittals:
			1.	Test Reports: Submit certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties.
			2.	Installer Qualification Data: Submit installer qualification data.
	1.7	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Manufacturer Qualifications:
			1.	Manufacturer capable of providing field service representation during construction, approving acceptable installer, and approving application method.
		B.	Installer Qualifications:
			1.	Installer experienced in performing the work of this Section who specializes in the installation of work similar to that required for this project. If requested by Owner, submit reference list of completed projects.
	1.8	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
		B.	Store products above grade and protect from soaking water, surface contamination, corrosion, construction traffic, and other damaging causes.
	1.9	PROJECT CONDITIONS
		A.	Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements of openings by field measurements before fabrication; show recorded measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.
	1.10	WARRANTY
		A.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Submit, for Owner's acceptance, manufacturer's standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer's warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have under the Contract Documents.
			1.	Issue warranty in the legal name of the Project Owner.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Consult with manufacturer for warranty period and insert below.
			2.	Warranty Period: ___ years commencing on the Date of Substantial Completion.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: SMI Systems, which is located at: 11305 N. W. 128th St. ; Medley, FL 33178 ; Tel: 305-888-6288 ; Fax: 305-888-6289; Email: request info; Web: www.impactglass.com
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
		B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	2.2	STOREFRONT SYSTEM
		A.	General: Provide all materials, labor and equipment for the complete installation of the aluminum entrance system as shown on the drawings and specified herein.
		B.	Storefront System: SMI - 175 Impact Resistant Storefront System.
			1.	Framing System: Extruded aluminum, fin-type open back head, jamb and sill member, fin snap on adjoining units, plain snap for shim and installation screws attached by screw spline joinery. Interior glazed with interior mounted, extruded aluminum snap-in glass stop.
			2.	Components: Manufacturer's standard extruded aluminum mullions, entrance doors, framing and indicated shapes, perimeter anchor fillers and steel reinforcing.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs (large or small missile impact); coordinate with storefront requirements.
			3.	Glass for Large Missile Impact: Provided in Section 08800.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following five paragraphs.
				a.	9/16 inch (14 mm) annealed laminated glass with 0.120 inch (3 mm) Uvekol interlayer.
				b.	9/16 inch (14 mm) heat strengthened laminated glass with 0.120 inch (3 mm) Uvekol interlayer.
				c.	9/16 inch (14 mm) annealed laminated glass with 0.090 inch (2.3 mm) Saflex/Keepsafe interlayer.
				d.	9/16 inch (14 mm) heat strengthened laminated glass with 0.090 inch (2.3 mm) Saflex/Keepsafe interlayer.
				e.	5/8 inch (16 mm) heat strengthened laminated glass with 0.120 inch (3 mm) Uvekol interlayer; 5/16 inch (8 mm) heat strengthened, 1/4 inch (6 mm) heat strengthened.
			4.	Glass for Small Missile Impact: Provided in Section 08800.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				a.	9/16 inch (14 mm) heat strengthened laminated glass with 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) Uvekol interlayer.
				b.	9/16 inch (14 mm) heat strengthened laminated glass with 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) Saflex/Keepsafe interlayer.
	2.3	ENTRANCE SYSTEM
		A.	General: Provide all materials, labor and equipment for the complete installation of the aluminum entrance system as shown on the drawings and specified herein.
		B.	Entrance Doors:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following four paragraphs.
			1.	Model MK-2 Impact Door.
			2.	Model SMK- 2 Balcony Swing Door.
			3.	Model K2LM Large Missile Impact Door.
			4.	Model K2SM Small Missile Impact Door.
			5.	Dimensions: Extruded aluminum door stiles shall be 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) wide by 1- (48 mm) inches thick. Top rail shall be 5-1/2 inches (140 mm). Bottom rail shall be 6-1/2 inches (165 mm).
			6.	Components:
				a.	Corner Construction: Rails affixed to stiles utilizing threaded through-bolt with fasteners concealed inside stiles.
				b.	Threshold:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of the following three threshold options.
					1)	Air Only Saddle Threshold: ADA compliant.
					2)	Water Rated Bumper Threshold: ADA compliant cover.
					3)	Water Rated Bumper Threshold: With hi-rise bumper cover.
				c.	Hardware:
					1)	Stainless steel, ball bearing, 4 inch butt hinges, 1 pair or 2 pair per leaf as determine by door height.
					2)	Locking Mechanism: 3 point locking mechanism on active leaf; 2 point lock on inactive leaf.
					3)	Keyed cylinder with thumbturn on interior of active leaf, thumbturn on inactive leaf.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete hardware options not required for this project.
					4)	Standard paddle/bar push/pull.
					5)	ADA compliant tubular push/pull.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Residential latch levers are for Models SMK-2, K2LM, and KSM only. Delete paragraph below if not required.
					6)	Residential latch lever.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Regent panic strike with tubular push/pull is for Models MK-2 only. Delete paragraph below if not required.
					7)	Regent panic strike with tubular push/pull.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Von Duprin panic strike with tubular push/pull is for Models MK-2 only. Delete paragraph below if not required.
					8)	Von Duprin panic strike with tubular push/pull.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if not required.
					9)	Von Duprin electrified panic equipped.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with entrance frame and storefront requirements.
				d.	Glazing: Wet seal exterior with structural silicone per manufacturer's written instructions.
				e.	Weather Stripping: Manufacturer's specified weather stripping installed in all contact points in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.
			7.	Glass for Large Missile Impact: Provided in Section 08800.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following four paragraphs.
				a.	9/16 inch (14 mm) annealed laminated glass with 0.120 inch (3 mm) Uvekol interlayer.
				b.	9/16 inch (14 mm) heat strengthened laminated glass with 0.120 inch (3 mm) Uvekol interlayer.
				c.	9/16 inch (14 mm) annealed laminated glass with 0.090 inch (2.3 mm) Saflex/Keepsafe interlayer.
				d.	9/16 inch (14 mm) heat strengthened laminated glass with 0.090 inch (2.3 mm) Saflex/Keepsafe interlayer.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraph if not specifying Model K2SM.
			8.	Glass for Small Missile Impact: Provided in Section 08800.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				a.	9/16 inch (14 mm) heat strengthened laminated glass with 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) Uvekol interlayer.
				b.	9/16 inch (14 mm) heat strengthened laminated glass with 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) Saflex/Keepsafe interlayer.
	2.4	MATERIALS
		A.	Extrusions: 6063-T5 Aluminum Alloy, aluminum sheet.
	2.5	ACCESSORIES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete accessories not required.
		A.	Manufacturers Standard Accessories:
			1.	Fasteners: Stainless steel tech screws.
			2.	Glazing: Exterior structural silicone adhesive. Interior gasket secured with extruded glass stop.
			3.	Glazing Adhesive: Dow Corning 995 or Pecora 895 Structural Silicone Adhesives.
	2.6	FABRICATION
		A.	Shop Assembly: Fabricate and assemble units with joints only at intersection of aluminum members with uniform hairline joints; rigidly secure, and seal in accordance with manufacturer's written recommendations.
			1.	Hardware shall be installed in accordance with the manufacture's written instructions.
	2.7	FINISHES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete finishes not required.
		A.	Painted Finish: Thermally applied two-coat Kynar resin finish.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete colors not required.
			1.	Florida White: 70% Kynar.
			2.	Arcadia Silver: 50% Kynar.
			3.	Statuary Bronze: 50% Kynar.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** If retaining custom color, insert PPG color number below.
			4.	Custom Color: PPG color chip #_____.
		B.	Anodized Finish: Prepare aluminum surfaces for specified finish; apply shop finish in accordance with the following:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete finish not required.
			1.	Clear Anodized: Minimum 15 minute anodizing process.
			2.	Bronze Anodized: Minimum 30 minute anodizing process.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Examine areas and conditions under which work of this Section will be performed. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of Work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		A.	Protect adjacent work areas and finish surfaces from damage during product installation.
		B.	Aluminum Surfaces: Protect aluminum surfaces from contact with lime, mortar, cement, acids, and other harmful contaminants.
	3.3	INSTALLATION
		A.	General: Install system in accordance with approved shop drawings and within specified tolerances.
			1.	Verify that framework is straight and plumb.
			2.	Verify shim spacing around perimeter of frame.
			3.	Verify metal joints are sealed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
			4.	Seal metal to metal storefront system joints using sealant recommended by manufacturer.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any of the following paragraphs not required for entrance systems.
			5.	Verify that frame jamb is straight and plumb.
			6.	Verify diagonal and flatness tolerances are not exceeded.
		B.	Installation Tolerances: For gasket compression.
			1.	Diagonal variation not to exceed 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
			2.	Flatness variation not to exceed 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
	3.4	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
		A.	Manufacturer's Field Services: Upon Owner's or Architect's request, provide manufacturer's field service consisting of product use recommendations and periodic site visits for inspection of product installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Revise paragraph below if no entrance systems. Not applicable to SMK-2.
		B.	Field Test: Conduct filed tests to determine water tightness of storefront and entrance system. Conduct test in accordance with AAMA 501.3 at locations selected by Architect.
	3.5	ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if no swing doors.
		A.	Adjusting: Adjust swing doors for operation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
		B.	Cleaning: Clean in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
		C.	Protect installed product finished surfaces from damage during construction.
	END OF SECTION