ACCESSORIES
Manufacturing members of the SWI can supply a wide range of accessories for installation and operation of steel windows. They include: insect screens, associated components such as trim and mullions, mechanical operators, and anchor clips. In addition to manufacturers standard designs, custom or modified designs can be supplied by individual manufacturers. Inquire with individual manufacturers for designs.
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Anchor clips and mullions necessary for installation of windows and hardware for operation of the ventilators, including fasteners required for attaching such items to the window, shall be provided by the window manufacturer. |
| b. |
Screws, shields, plugs or other fastenings into the building construction and sealant material for metal to metal joints within the window opening are furnished by the window installer. |
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Furnishing and application of perimeter caulking between windows and building construction shall be the responsibility of the appropriate subcontractor as required under the caulking sections of the specification. |
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Insect screens - screen frame shall be of formed electro-galvanized steel having a minimum thickness of 0.032", or of form-ed or extruded aluminum having a minimum thickness of 0.040". Screens shall be rewirable with 18"x14" mesh cloth of bronze, 18"x16" mesh cloth of aluminum, or fiberglass. The nominal diameter of the cloth shall be not less than 0.0113" for bronze and 0.011" for aluminum. Wire cloth shall be held taut with removable spline. Screens with sliding or hinged wicket shall be furnished where required. Screens shall be the removable type, held in place by clips. |
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Mechanical operators - (Manual or Electrical Control). Mechanical operators provide for operation of the window ventilators that are inaccessible for normal hand operation, or for group control of several ventilators simultaneously from one central point. Common types of mechanical operators suitable for use with sidewall windows: the torsion lever arm type, rack and pinion type and screw type. Operators can be surface mounted or concealed in-wall systems. Consult individual manufacturers for details. |
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Mullions shall be standard tee bar, channel or plate type and not less than 12 gauge thick. Mullions shall be bolted or clipped securely to the window to form a rigid assembly. Mullion covers shall be included as standard. Note: mullions for cold-formed windows shall be not less than 20 gauge thick, channel or plate type. |
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