NanaWall NW Aluminum 640 Thermally Broken Aluminum Framed Windows Instructions

NanaWall NW Aluminum 640 Thermally Broken Aluminum Framed Windows

Product Information

The NANAWALL NW TILTTURN 620 is a thermally broken aluminum framed tilt-turn window designed to meet high-performance standards for windows. It complies with various industry standards such as AAMA, ANSI, ASTM, CPSC, and CSA Group, ensuring quality and safety.

Features:

• Thermally broken aluminum frame
• Tilt turn functionality
• High-performance organic coatings
• Anodized architectural aluminum

References:

• AAMA 503, AAMA 611, AAMA 2604
• AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-17
• ANSI Z97.1
• ASTM C1036, ASTM C1048, ASTM E283-04, ASTM E330-00, ASTM E331-00, ASTM E547-00, ASTM E1332, ASTM F588
• CPSC 16CFR-1201
• CSA A440S1

Product Usage Instructions

Administrative Requirements:

• Coordinate Aluminum Tilt Turn Window system and framing R.O. Preinstallation Meetings: See Section 01 30 00.

Submittals:

For Contractor, submittal procedures see Section 01 30 00.

• Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s printed product literature for each product to be incorporated into the Work. Show performance test results and details of construction relative to materials, dimensions of individual components, profiles, and colors.
• Product Drawings: Indicate Aluminum Tilt Turn Window system component sizes, dimensions and framing R.O., configuration, direction of swing, typical head jamb, side jambs and sill details, type of glazing material, handle height and field measurements.

FAQ

• Q: What are the main features of NANAWALL NW TILTTURN 620?
  • A: The main features include a thermally broken aluminum frame, tilt turn functionality, high-performance organic coatings, and anodized architectural aluminum.
• Q: Where can I find more information about the industry standards this product complies with?
  • A: You can refer to the respective websites of AAMA, ANSI, ASTM, CPSC, and CSA Group for detailed information on the standards.

GENERAL

SUMMARY

• Section includes furnishing and installing an aluminum-framed, dual-action, tilt-turn casement window/door system that includes:
  1. Aluminum frame and sash
  2. Tilt-turn hardware
  3. Handles
  4. Weatherstripping
  5. Glass and glazing
  6. Bionic Turtle® thermal break
  7. Insect screens by others, fixed
  8. Accessories as required for a complete working installation.
• Related Documents and Sections: Contractor to examine Contract Documents for requirements that directly affect or are affected by Work of this Section. A list of those Documents and Sections include, but is not limited to, the following:
  1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 General Requirements, Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
  2. Section 06 10 00, Rough Carpentry: Wood framing R.O. and blocking.
  3. Section 06 20 00, Finish Carpentry.
  4. Section 07 27 00, Air Barriers: Building paper and buildingwrap.
  5. Section 07 62 00, Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim: Flashing gutters, and other sheet metal work.
  6. Section 07 90 00, Joint Protection.
  7. Section 08 43 33, NanaWall NW Aluminum 640, sliding-folding thermally broken aluminum-framed glass door and panel system.
  8. Section 09 22 16, Non-Structural Metal Framing: Metal framing R.O. and reinforcement.

REFERENCES

• Reference Standards in accordance with Division 01 and current editions from the following:
  1. AAMA. American Architectural Manufacturers Association; www.aamanet.org
  • AAMA 503, Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems.
  • AAMA 611, Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum.
  • AAMA 2604, Voluntary Specifications, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.
  • AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-17, NAFS, North American Fenestration Standard – Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights.
  2. ANSI. American National Standards Institute; www.ansi.org
  • ANSI Z97.1, Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Material Used in Buildings
  3. ASTM. ASTM International; www.astm.org
  • ASTM C1036, Standard Specification for Flat Glass.
  • ASTM C1048, Standard Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass.
  • ASTM E283-04 (2012), Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
  • ASTM E330-00 (2016), Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
  • ASTM E331-00 (2016), Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
  • ASTM E547-00 (2016), Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential.
  • ASTM E1332, Standard Classification for Rating Outdoor-Indoor Sound Attenuation.
  • ASTM F588, Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window Assemblies
  4. CPSC. Consumer Product Safety Commission; www.cpsc.gov
  • CPSC 16CFR-1201, Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials
  5. CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association); www.csagroup.org/global/en/home
  • CSA A440S1 – The Canadian supplement to North American (NAFS) standards

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Coordination: Coordinate Aluminum Tilt Turn Window system and framing R.O.
• Preinstallation Meetings: See Section 01 30 00.

SUBMITTALS

• For Contractor, submittal procedures see Section 01 30 00.

• Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s printed product literature for each product to be incorporated into the Work. Show performance test results and details of construction relative to materials, dimensions of individual components, profiles, and colors.

• Product Drawings: Indicate Aluminum Tilt Turn Window system component sizes, dimensions and framing R.O., configuration, direction of swing, typical head jamb, side jambs and sill details, type of glazing material, handle height and field measurements.

• Installation, Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit Owner’s Manual from manufacturer. Identify with project name, location and completion date, and type and size of unit installed.

  • NOTE: Delete the following Article if LEED is not applicable; edit to meet project LEED requirements.

• Sustainable Design Submittals (USGBC LEED®): Refer to Section 01 81 15, LEED Design Requirements.

  1. 1. LEED 2009 (v3) Credits. Complete online LEED forms and submit other required materials as follows:
  • Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Credits:
    1. EA Credit 1 (EAc1): Optimize Energy Performance: System
  • Materials and Resources (MR) Credits:
    1. MR Credit 1.1 (MRc1.1): Building Reuse – Maintain Existing Exterior Walls, Floors and Roof
    2. MR Credit 1.2 (MRc1.2): Building Reuse – Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements
    3. MR Credit 2 (MRc2): Construction Waste Management
    • NOTE: MR Credit 3 below can apply to reusing salvaged Folding Glass Storefront.
    4. MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse – 5% (MRc3.1) or 10% (MRc3.2)
    • Submit percentage of products made from plant materials with a less than 10-year harvest cycle against the total value of building materials on the project.
  • Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Credits:
    1. IEQ Credit 2 (IEQc2): Increased Ventilation – Case 2 – Naturally Ventilated Spaces
    2. IEQ Credit 8.1 (IEQc8.1): Daylight & Views – Daylight 75% of Spaces
    3. IEQ Credit 8.2 (IEQc8.2): Daylight & Views – Views for 90% of Spaces
    4. IEQ Credit 9 (LEED for Schools – IEQc9): Enhanced Acoustical Performance
  2. LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction (BD&C) Credits. Complete online LEED forms and submit other required materials as follows:

  • Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Credits:

    1. EA Credit 2 (EAc2): Optimize Energy Performance

  • Materials and Resources (MR) Credits:
    NOTE: MR Credit 1 below can apply to reusing salvaged Folding Glass Storefront.

    1. MR Credit 1 (MRc1): Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction; Option 3 – Building and Material Reuse

  • Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Credits:

    1. EQ Credit 7 (EQc7): Daylight
    2. EQ Credit 8 (EQc8): Quality Views
    3. EQ Credit 9 (EQc9): Acoustic Performance
    4. Submit calculations or measurements for occupant spaces to meet sound transmission class ratings between adjacent spaces and reverberation time requirements within a room.

  • LEED Closeout Documentation:
    NOTE: Edit below to meet project LEED requirements.

    1. LEED 2009 (v3). Submit completed LEEDTM submittal Worksheet Templates for the following credits:
    • EAc1, MRc1.1, MRc1.2, MRc2, MRc3, MRc6,IEQc2, IEQc8.1, IEQc8.2, IEQc9
    2. LEED v4 (BD&C). Submit information and documentation to complete LEEDTM Worksheet Templates for the following credits:
    • EAc2, MRc1, EQc7, EQc8, EQc9

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer capable of providing complete, precision built, engineered, pre-fitted units with a thirty five (35) years’ experience in the sale of window and door systems in the North American market.
  1. Manufacturer to have ISO 9001: 2015 quality management system registration.
  2. Manufacturer to have ISO 14001: 2015 environmental management system registration.
• Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced in the installation of manufacturer’s products or other similar products. Installer to provide reference list of at least three (3) projects of similar scale and complexity successfully completed in the last three (3) years.
  1. Installer to be trained and certified by manufacturer.
• Single Source Responsibility: Furnish Aluminum Tilt Turn Window system materials from one manufacturer for entire Project.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

• Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations, Section 01 60 00 requirements, and as follows:
  1. Deliver materials to the job site in sealed, unopened cartons or crates.
  • Upon receipt, inspect the shipment to ensure it is complete, in good condition and meets project requirements.
  2. Store material under cover in a clean and dry location, protecting units against weather and defacement or damage from construction activities, especially to the edges of panels.

FIELD CONDITIONS

• Field Measurements: Contractor to field verify dimensions of rough openings (R.O.) Mark field measurements on product drawing submittal.
• Do not use forced heat to dry out the building.

WARRANTY

• Manufacturer Warranty: Provide Aluminum Tilt Turn Window system manufacturer’s standard limited warranty as per manufacturer’s published warranty document in force at time of purchase, subject to change, against defects in materials and workmanship.
  1. Warranty Period beginning with the earliest of 120 days from Date of Delivery or Date of Substantial Completion:
  • Glass Seal Failure: Ten (10) years
  • All Other Components Except Screens: Ten (10) years
    1. Exception: Five (5) years if NOT installed by manufacturer’s specific system approved or certified trained installer.

PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

• Basis-of-Design Product by Manufacturer: Generation 4 Tilt Turn Windows by NanaWall NW TiltTurn 620 (www.nanawall.com)
  • NANA WALL SYSTEMS, INC.
  • 100 Meadow Creek Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925
  • Toll Free 800-873-5673
  • Telephone: 415-383-3148
  • Fax: 415-383-0312
  • Email: info@nanawall.com

1. Substitution Procedures: See Section 01 20 00; Submit completed and signed:
   • Document 00 43 25, Substitution Request Form (During Procurement), or
   • Document 00 63 25, Substitution Request Form (During Construction)

PERFORMANCE / DESIGN CRITERIA

NOTE

• Air infiltration and water penetration testing results are only applicable if the unit matches the tested panel and unit size, direction of opening and type of sill. Structural load testing results are only applicable for the test unit size and type of locking and rods.
• Comparative analysis charts published by the manufacturer shows which panel sizes, if any, meets the structural loading design pressures specifically required for the project. Check for limitations on the use of these charts in the jurisdiction of the project.
• Forced entry testing results are only applicable for the test unit type of locking.
• Check for requirements in the jurisdiction of the project.
• See manufacturer’s latest published data regarding performance.
• It is expected that the installed system’s performance would be not more than 2/3rd of the following certified laboratory test data in accordance with AAMA 503.

Performance Criteria (Lab Tested):

1. Tilt Turn Window Unit Ratings (AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440):
   • Class DAW – C50 for 48″ X 72″ Inches (1220 x 1822 mm)
2. Air Infiltration (ASTM E283):
   • 0.08 cfm/ft2 (0.1 L/s/m2) at a static air pressure difference of 1.60 psf (75 Pa)
   • 0.19 cfm/ft2 (0.8 L/s/m2) at 6.20 psf (300 Pa)
3. Canadian Air Infiltration: A2
4. Water Penetration (ASTM E547 and E331):
   • No uncontrolled water leakage at a static test pressure of 12.1 psf (600 Pa)
5. Structural Load Deflection (ASTM E330):
   • Design Pressure – Positive: 120 psf (5760 Pa)
   • Design Pressure – Negative: 120 psf (5760 Pa)
6. Forced Entry (ASTM F588): Meets requirements
   • NOTE: Performance Criteria is applicable for fixed panel except Air Infiltration: 0.01 cfm/ft2 (0.1 L/s/m2) at a static air pressure difference of 1.60 psf (75 Pa) and 0.05 cfm/ft2 (0.8 L/s/m2) at 6.20 psf (300 Pa).
7. LEED Characteristics:
8. LEED 2009 (v3)

  * EAc1: NanaWall systems using low U-Value designed double or triple IGU and thermally broken frames can provide significant energy performance.
  * MRc1.1: NanaWall exterior window systems, not demolished in a renovation project, are reused in the same location.
  * MRc2: NanaWall cardboard shipping crates are made of 60% recycled material and are 100% recyclable.
  * MRc3: NanaWall’s components easily disassemble and reassemble to “Use as salvaged… or reused materials.”
  * IEQc2: NanaWall systems provide natural ventilation in the open position, assisting in the 90% required natural ventilation of occupied spaces of ASHRAE 62.1.
  * EQc8.1: NanaWall window assembly borrowed light brings daylight deeper into the floor plate.
  * EQc8.2: NanaWall window assemblies provide direct outdoor lines of sight.
2. LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction (BD&C)
  * EAc2: NanaWall systems using low U-Value designed double or triple IGU and thermally broken frames can provide significant energy performance.
  * MRc1: NanaWall can be easily disassembled for salvage and reuse.
  * EQc7: NanaWall window assembly borrowed light brings daylight deeper into the floor plate.
  * EQc8: NanaWall window assemblies provide direct outdoor lines of sight.

Design Criteria:

1. Sizes and Configurations: As indicated by the drawings for dimensions, swing and number of single tilt turns, double sash tilt turns, and double tilt turns with mullion. On double sash tilt turn, looking from inside, tilt turn panel is on the [ left ] [ right ].
2. Panel Profile:
   • [ Rounded ]
   • [ Square ]
3. Unit Operation: Inswing
4. Window Configuration: [ Single ] [ Paired ]

MATERIALS

• Thermally Broken Aluminum Tilt Turn Window Description: Extruded aluminum framed tilt-turn windows, tilt-turn doors and tilt-only hopper windows that accept double or triple glazed units with dimensions as shown on Drawings.

  1. Max. Window H x W: As indicated.
  • NOTE: Maximum tilt-turn panel size using a net glass thickness of 5/16 inch (8 mm) is 7′ 10″ (2.4 m) high and 4′ 7″ (1.4 m) wide, but not more than 25 ft.2 (2.4 m2).
  • Maximum fixed panel size using a net glass thickness of 5/16 inch (8 mm) is 9′ 2″ (2.8 m) in height and 5′ 11″ (1.8 m) in width, but not more than 54 ft.2 (5 m2).
  2. Frame: Extruded aluminum
  • Rail Depth: 2-5/8 inch (67 mm)
  • Rail Width (Tilt-Turn): 1-3/4 inch (45 mm) narrower or 3-1/4 inch (82 mm) wider.
  • Rail Width (Fixed): 1-3/4 inch (45 mm) narrower or 3-1/4 inch (82 mm) wider.
  3. Sash:

  • Single lite.
    NOTE: Single lite above is standard; other options below may require an upcharge.

  • [ Horizontal mullion(s) at specified height(s) from the bottom of the tilt-turn panel. ]

  • [ Simulated divided lites in pattern as indicated on Drawings. ]

  4. Aluminum Extrusion: AIMgSi0.5 alloy, 6063-T5 (F-22 – European standard)
  • Thickness: 0.078 inch (2.0 mm) nominal
  • Thermal Break: 1-15/16 inch (49 mm) wide specially designed and patented (Patent Number: US10550625B2) glass fiber reinforced (GFR) polyamide “Bionic Turtle®” for tilt-turn panel.
  5. Aluminum Finish:
     NOTE: Select finish type below, edit to requirements and delete items not used.
  • Anodized (AAMA 611):
    1. [ Clear ]
    2. [ Dark Bronze ]
    3. [ Black ]
  • Powder Coat (AAMA 2604):
    1. Color as chosen from manufacturer’s powder coating finish chart from
    • [ manufacturer’s standard selection of 50 colors – matte. ]
    • [ manufacturer’s full RAL selection. ]
      1. [ High Gloss ]
      2. [ Matte ]
    • [ wood grain. ]
    • [ custom finish. ]
  6. Provide clear anodized aluminum head track with aluminum covers on both sides that match aluminum profile finish.

• Glass and Glazing:

  1. Safety Glazing: In compliance with ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16CFR 1201.
  • Glass Acoustical Performance (ASTM E413 and ASTM E1332): STC
  2. Manufacturer’s [ tempered ] [ and ] [ laminated ] glass lites in [ double ] [ triple ] insulated glazing units, dry glazed with glass stops on the inside.
     NOTE: Select and edit glass type(s) to meet building code, wind-load design, acoustic, bullet resistant and/or security, and other project requirements with other glass available from manufacturer. Custom layouts with horizontal mullions, simulated divided lites, inserts, and high bottom rails are possible. Contact NanaWall for the availability of other commercial glass types.

  • Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) Lites:

    1. Double IGU:
    • Min. 15/16 inch (24 mm) – 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) thick.
    • 1-1/8 inch (28 mm) thick.
    2. Triple IGU:
    • Min. 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) – 1-3/4 inch (45 mm) thick.

  • IGU Fill:

    1. [ Low-E ]
    2. [ Argon filled ]
    3. [ Air filled ]

  • Glass Lite Type:

    1. Standard
       NOTE: Items below are options and may require an upcharge.

    2. [ Low iron (Light Transmission (VLT) 91%) ]

    3. [ Solar bronze ]

    4. [ Solar gray ]

    5. [ Bird safe ]

  • Glass Spacers: Manufacturer’s standard

    1. [ silver gray finish with capillary tubes ]
    2. [ black finish with capillary tubes ]
    3. [ silver gray finish without capillary tubes ]
    4. [ black finish without capillary tubes ]

  • Tilt Turn Hardware:

    1. Manufacturer’s standard cam type multipoint locking mechanism.
    • Concealed multipoint locking mechanism operated by a single locking handle.
    2. Manufacturer’s standard hinges, pins, strikes, and limit stays.
    3. Lever Handle – Finish:
    • Brushed satin stainless steel
    • [ Black Titanium stainless steel ]
    4. Handle Height: 41-3/8 inch (105 cm) centered from bottom of panel or as otherwise indicated.

  • Weatherstripping: Manufacturer’s standard double layer EPDM.

  • Fasteners: Stainless steel screws for connecting frame components.

FABRICATION

• Extruded aluminum frame and panel profiles, corner connectors and hinges, tilt-turn hardware and handles, glass and glazing and weather-stripping components needed to construct a Dual Action Tilt Turn window.
  1. Each unit factory pre-assembled and shipped with all components and installation instructions.
  2. Exposed work to be carefully matched to produce continuity of line and design with all joints.
  3. No raw edges visible at joints.

ACCESSORIES

• Fixed insect screening.
• Provide sidelights and transoms, as indicated.

EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

• Examination and Acceptance of Conditions per Section 01 70 00 and as follows:
  1. Carefully examine rough openings with Installer present, for compliance with requirements affecting Work performance.
  • Verify that field measurements, substrates, tolerances, levelness, plumbness, cleanliness and other conditions are as required by the manufacturer, and ready to receive Work.
  • Verify the structural integrity of the header for deflection with live and dead loads limited to 1/4 inch (6 mm). Provide structural support for lateral loads, and both wind load and eccentric load when the panels are stacked open.
  2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

INSTALLATION

• General: Install Aluminum Tilt Turn Window system in accordance with the Drawings, approved submittals, manufacturers’ recommendations, and installation instructions, and as follows:
  1. Properly flash, waterproof, and seal around opening perimeter.
  2. Securely attach anchorage devices to rigidly fit frame in place, level, straight, plumb, and square. Install frame in proper elevation, plane, and location, and in proper alignment with other work.
  3. When lower track is designed to drain, provide connections to allow for drainage.
  4. Install sash, handles, screens, and other accessories in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

• Field Tests and Inspections per Section 01 40 00 of the following:
  1. Verify the Aluminum Tilt Turn Window system operates and functions properly. Adjust hardware for proper operation.
• Non-Conforming Work: Repair or replace non-conforming work as directed by the Architect; see General and Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01, General Requirements.

CLEANING AND PROTECTION

• Keep units closed and protect Aluminum Tilt Turn Window installation against damage from construction activities.
• Remove protective coatings and use manufacturer recommended methods to clean exposed surfaces.

DISCLAIMER

Nana Wall Systems, Inc. takes no responsibility for product selection or application, including, but not limited to, compliance with building codes, safety codes, laws, or fitness for a particular purpose. This guide specification is not intended to be verbatim as a project specification without appropriate modifications for the specific use intended and the requirements of a specific construction project.

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References

• FGIA
• ASTM International - Standards Worldwide
• CPSC.gov
• NanaWall | Movable Glass Wall Systems | Folding & Sliding Doors

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