HomeMy WebLinkAboutAOL Specs-1SPECIFICATIONS
"AOL"
ALLIED ONE LITE
APPLICATION: INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR INSTALLATION: INSERTS REMOVE TO
INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR RESPECTIVELY
PART 1— GENERAL
L 1.1 SCOPE. All aluminum windows of the types and sizes shown in the plans and/or as called for in this
specification shall be furnished with all necessary hardware, fasteners and miscellaneous equipment as herein specified
and shall be manufactured by Allied Window, Inc. Quality standards shall be as described within these specifications.
PART 2 — MATERIALS
2.1 ALLOYS. Aluminum shall be of commercial quality and of proper alloy for window construction free
from defects impairing strength and durability. All straight extruded sections shall be of 6063-T5 alloy and temper and
shall have a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 22,000 P.S.I. and a yield of 16,000 P.S.I.
2.2 WINDOW MEMBERS. All master frame and insert members shall be of extruded aluminum with a
3/8" x 1 dimension. All extrusions shall be of sufficient strength to perform as designed. Window members shall have a
nominal wall thickness of not less than .062". All corner keys shall be of extruded aluminum.
2.3 FASTENERS. All screws and other miscellaneous fastening devices incorporated shall be zinc plated,
cadmium plated or other non -corrosive metals compatible with aluminum.
2.4 HARDWARE. All insert clips shall be nylon, or zinc die cast.
2.5 "INVISIBLE" CLIPS. Optional insert clips shall be a 3 -part zinc die cast assembly which shall be
flush with the face of the insert frame.
PART 3 — CONSTRUCTION
3.1 ASSEMBLY. All windows shall be assembled in a secure and workmanlike manner. The master frame
and insert frame(s) shall be of mitered head and sill. Frame rails and stiles shall be neatly joined together using extruded
aluminum corner keys staked in place.
3.2 SILL EXPANDER. Sill expander (optional) shall be of "H" type with minimum wall thickness of .062"
and .125" web thickness, and modified to permit weepage. Sill expander is mandatory when units are provided with
"invisible" clips.
3.3 INSERTS. Insert(s) shall be freely removable and equipped with a full bottom rail lift handle. Insert(s)
held in place by cam action clips.
3.4 HARDWARE. Latching clips shall have cam action and provide positive seal between master frame and
insert(s).
3.5 "INVISIBLE" CLIPS.
Latching
clips shall
be
activated by use of a phillips-head screwdriver,
with a 90 degree turn being sufficient to
engage or
dis-engage
the
cam clip.