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14000 SERIES STOREFRONT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

14000SeriesInstallationInstructions

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GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES........................................................................................5

PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................. 6-18

QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST..........................................................................................19

ELEVATION DETAILS........................................................................................................ 20-22

FRAME FABRICATION Step1 DetermineFrameSize..................................................................................23 Step2 CutMaterialtoLength...................................................................................23 Step3 SillFlashing...................................................................................................24 Step4 Verticals&CloserPocketsforHorizontals.............................................. 25-26 Step5 HorizontalsforShearBlockAssembly..........................................................27 Step6 ShearBlockModification...............................................................................28 Step7 SteelStiffener................................................................................................29

FRAME ASSEMBLY Step8 SillFlashingEndDams.................................................................................30 Step9 OptionalHighSideliteBase..................................................................... 31-33 Step10 AssembleFrames................................................................................... 34-36 Step11 GasketInstallation.........................................................................................37

FRAME INSTALLATION Step12 SillFlashingInstallation.................................................................................38 Step13 SillFlashingSplicing............................................................................... 39-40 Step14 InstallFrames.......................................................................................... 41-42 Step15 FrameatEntrance.........................................................................................43

GLAZING Step15 GlazingPreparation.......................................................................................44 Step16 InstallingGlazingUnits............................................................................ 45-46CORNER CONDITIONS for 90º & 135º Step1 SillFlashingFabrication&Installation..................................................... 47-49

CORNER CONDITIONS for ROTATIONAL MULLION Step1 SillFlashingFabrication&Installation..................................................... 50-51

NARROW SIDELITE BASE Step1 Fabrication&Installation...............................................................................52

INSIDE GLAZE Guidelines: ScrewSpline&ShearBlockAssembly................................................... 53-54

OPTIONAL THERMAL ENHANCEMENT Details: AlternateDetails............................................................................................55

TABLE OF CONTENTS







GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES

1. Theseinstructionscovertypicalproductapplication,fabrication,installationandstandardconditionsandaregeneralin nature.Theyprovideusefulguidelines,butthefinalshopdrawingsmayincludeadditionaldetailsspecifictothe project.Anyconflictordiscrepanciesmustbeclarifiedpriortoexecution.

2. Materialsstoredatthejobsitemustbekeptinasafeplaceprotectedfrompossibledamagebyothertrades.Stack withadequateseparationsomaterialswillnotrubtogetherandstoreofftheground.Cardboardorpaperwrapped materialsmustbekeptdry.Checkarrivingmaterialsforquantityandkeeparecordofwherevariousmaterialsare stored.

3. AllfieldweldingmustbedoneinaccordancewithAISCguidelines.Allaluminumandglassshouldbeshieldedfrom fieldweldingtoavoiddamagefromweldsplatter.Resultswillbeunsightlyandmaybestructurallyunsound.Advise generalcontractorandothertradesaccordingly.

4. Coordinateprotectionofinstalledworkwithgeneralcontractorand/orothertrades.

5. Coordinatesequenceofothertradeswhichaffectframinginstallationwiththegeneralcontractor(e.g.fireproofing, backupwalls,partitions,ceilings,mechanicalducts,HVAC,etc.).

6. Generalcontractorshouldfurnishandguaranteebenchmarks,offsetlinesandopeningdimensions.Theseitems shouldbecheckedforaccuracybeforeproceedingwitherection.Makecertainthatalladjacentsubstrateconstruction isinaccordancewiththecontractdocumentsand/orapprovedshopdrawings.Ifnot,notifythegeneralcontractorin writingbeforeproceedingwithinstallationbecausethiscouldconstituteacceptanceofadjacentsubstrateconstruction byothers.

7. Isolateallaluminumtobeplaceddirectlyincontactwithmasonryorotherincompatiblematerialswithaheavycoatof zincchromateorbituminouspaint.FastenersattachingframingtobuildingstructurearetypicallynotprovidedbyTubelite. Note:Useonlyflatheadfastenersatheadandjambconditions.

8. Sealantselectionistheresponsibilityoftheerector,installerand/orglazingcontractorandmustbeapprovedbythe sealantmanufacturerwithregardtoapplicationandcompatibilityforitsintendeduse.Allsealantsmustbeusedin strictaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructionsandappliedonlybytrainedpersonneltosurfacesthathavebeen properlyprepared.

9. Sealantmustbecompatiblewithallmaterialswithwhichtheyhavecontact,includingothersealantsurfaces.Consult thesealantmanufacturerforrecommendationsrelativetoshelflife,compatibility,cleaningofsubstrate,priming, toolingadhesion,etc.Allsurfacescomingincontactwithwaxesoroilsthroughthefabricationorassemblyprocessmust becleanedtoassureproperadhesionofsealant.

10. Drainageguttersandweepholesmustbekeptcleanatalltimes.Tubelitewillnotacceptresponsibilityforimproper drainageasaresultofcloggedguttersandweepholes.

11. Thisproductrequiresclearancesatthehead,sillandjambstoallowforthermalexpansionandcontractionaswell asconstructiontolerances.Refertofinaldistributiondrawingsforjointsizes.Jointssmallerthan1/4”maybesubject tofailure.Consultthesealantmanufacturerforpropersizingofjoints.

12. Allframingmembers,entrancesandothermaterialsaretobeinstalledplumb,levelandtruewithregardto establishedbenchmarks,columncenterlinesorotherworkingpointsestablishedbythegeneralcontractorand checkedbytheerector,installerand/orglazingcontractor.

13. Aftersealantissetandarepresentativeamountofthewallhasbeenglazed(500squarefeetormore),runawater hosetesttocheckinstallation.Onlargeprojects,ahosetestshouldberepeatedduringglazingoperation.Thistesting shouldbeconductedinaccordancewithAAMA501.2specifications.

14. CleaningofexposedaluminumsurfacesshouldbedoneperAAMArecommendations.15. Checkwww.tubeliteinc.comforanyinstallationinstructionupdates.




SHAPE DESCRIPTION PART No.

E1435

T14441

E1430

T14261

E1400

Standard Open BackHead/Jamb/Vertical

Open Back (Non-Thermal)Head/Jamb/Vertical

Open BackVertical Mullion for Steel Reinforcement

Open Back (Non-Thermal)Heavy Duty Vertical Mullion

T1435Open Back (Thermal)Heavy Duty Vertical Mullion

Slotted

Tubular Vertical Mullion (Non-Thermal)

T1400Tubular Vertical Mullion (Thermal)

Heavy Duty (Non-Thermal)Tubular Vertical Mullion

T1430Heavy Duty (Thermal)Tubular Vertical Mullion

E14141

Slotted

VERTICAL EXTRUSIONS




VERTICAL EXTRUSIONS


E14107

E14106Female Half (Non-Thermal)Expansion Mullion

Male Half (Non-Thermal)Expansion Mullion

Sun Shade (Non-Thermal)Vertical Mullion

E14249

TU24336

TU24346Female Half (Thermal)Expansion Mullion

Male Half (Thermal)Expansion Mullion

Sun Shade (Thermal)Vertical Mullion T14249





T14240

T14143

E14047

Open BackHorizontal/Sill

Open BackHorizontal/Sill

TubularHorizontal/Sill

Standard TubularHorizontal/Sill

4½" x 4½" (Non-Thermal) Horizontal/Sidelite Base

T140474½" x 4½" (Thermal) Horizontal/Sidelite Base

E14103

E14140

HORIZONTAL EXTRUSIONS




HORIZONTAL EXTRUSIONS


E14054

E14104

E14288

E14289

4½" x 6" (Non-Thermal) Self Mating Horizontal

T140544½" x 6" (Thermal) Self Mating Horizontal

Horizontal Glass Stop

Perimeter Memberfor CurvingUsed with P1707 clip

Perimeter Facefor Curving





E14130

E14129

T14259

T14055

Head Receptor (Non-Thermal)

T14129Head Receptor (Thermal)

Head Receptor

Sidelite Base Anchor Shoe

4" x 2½"Sidelite Base

Head Receptor Snap Stop

Sill Flashing

Sill Flashing

Sill Flashing

E14026

E14027

E45116

E14059

SIDELITE BASE, SILL FLASHING and HEAD RECEPTOR EXTRUSIONS





E14118

E14119

E45110

E14110

90° Single PocketCorner Mullion Half(Non-Thermal)

T1411890° Single PocketCorner Mullion Half(Thermal)

90° Single PocketCorner Mullion Half(Non-Thermal)

T1411990° Single PocketCorner Mullion Half(Thermal)

90° Duel PocketCorner Mullion Half(Non-Thermal)

T1411090° Duel PocketCorner Mullion Half(Thermal)

90° No PocketCorner Mullion Half

CORNER EXTRUSIONS





E14246

E14247

E4500545°/135° Corner Mullion Post

Rotational Corner Mullion Half(Non-Thermal)

Rotational Corner Mullion Post(Non-Thermal)

T14246

T14247

Rotational Corner Mullion Half(Thermal)

Rotational Corner Mullion Post(Thermal)

CORNER EXTRUSIONS





T14442

E4543

T14022

T14445

E14248

Flat Snap-In Filler

Closer Pocker Filler

Closer Pocker Filler

Closer Pocker Filler (Alternate)See page 55 for usage

Deep Closer Pocker Filler

Deep Closer Pocker Filler (Alternate)See page 55 for usage

Snap-In Sidelite Base Adaptor

Snap-In 1" PVC Pocket Filler

Snap-In 1" Pocket Filler

Snap-In ¼" Glazing Adaptor

Snap-In ½" Glazing Adaptor

P4563

E1411

E14036

E14061

E14022Deep Closer Pocker Filler

E14445Closer Pocker Filler

P4543

P4543A

Flat Snap-In PVC Filler

Flat Snap-In PVC Filler

T14248Snap-In Sidelite Base Adaptor

Slotted

A244040

A245050

POCKET FILLERS and GLAZING ADAPTOREXTRUSIONS

Pocket

Pocket

Pocket

Pocket

Pocket

Pocket

Pocket





Open BackDoor Jamb

Heavy Duty TubularIntermediate Door Jamb

TubularDoor Jamb

TubularIntermediate Door Jamb

Heavy Duty TubularDoor Jamb

Open Back Center Hung Door Jamb

Standard TubularDoor Header

TubularDoor Header

4½" x 4½" TubularDoor Jamb

4½" x 4½" TubularIntermediate Door Jamb

E1438

E14250

E45009

E14021

E14121

E14144

E14145

E14245

E14124

E14125

DOOR FRAME EXTRUSIONS





Offset Arm CoverDoor Stop

Applied Transom Gutter

Snap-InTransom Gutter

Snap-InTransom Gutter

Gutter Glass Stop for E1414 & E4013

Gutter Glass Stop for E14024

E2298

E1414

E4013

E1415

E14024

E14025

Snap-InDoor Stop E4531

DOOR FRAME ACCESSORIESEXTRUSIONS





Roll-In Glazing Gasket for Undersized Glass

Finger Gasket for E45116 (Equal Leg Head Channel) andE14246 (Variable Angle Corner Mullion Half)

Bulb Gasket for Two Piece Head ChannelE14129/T14129 (Base Channel Member)E14130 (Snap-In Channel Stop)

3/16" Setting Blockat Inside Glaze Horizontals Only

Setting Block (Standard)

Face Clip for E14288 & E14289

P2428

P487

P1221

P2400

P2511

P1132(EPDM)

P1131(Silicone)

P1707

Roll-In Glazing Gasket for 1" Glass(Standard)

Roll-In Glazing Gasket for 1⅛" Glass

P2728

GASKETS and SETTING BLOCKS





Silicone Splice Sleeve - (Optional)(Use at E14055, T14055, E14259 and T14259 Sill Flashing)

Aluminum Splice Sleeve(Use at E14059, T14055 and T14259 Sill Flashing)

P1144

P3444

Sill Flashing End Dam P1153

EPDM AntiWalk “W” Block (Optional)(Use at Deep Pockets on Verticals and Jambs) P1916

Water Diverter(Use at Intermediate Horizontals) P1135

WATER CONTROL ACCESSORIESand DRILL GUIDE





#10 X 1¾" type B Phillips Pan Head(Fastens shear block to verticals)

#12 X ¾" Phillips Flat Head(Fastens head member to shear block & sidelite base to P1137 anchor)

#10 X ½" Phillips Truss Head(Fastens horizontal and sill to shear block & P1137 anchor to vertical)

#8 X ⅜" type A Phillips Pan Head(Fastens end dam to sill flashing)

#10-24 X 1" Phillips Hex Head(Frame assembly screw at screw splines)

Drill Guide(for screw spline and shear clip assembly)

S149

S009

S191

S196

S202

P1139X

XX

X

Z

Z

X

XX

X

Z

Z


2" X 4½" X ⅛" Tube

4½" X 4½" X ⅛" Tube

E1451

E0133

SYSTEM SCREWS

OPTIONAL TUBE MEMBERS




1. Makesuretheopeningissquareandthecaulkjointsare1/4”minimumaroundtheframe. Note:FramesthatutilizetheT14259sillflashingmusthaveaminimumof3/8”caulkjointathead.

2. Ensuresurfacesthatwillbesealedarefreeofcontaminantsthatcanleadtoadhesionissues.

3. Sillflashingmustbeproperlyshimmedandlevelfromlefttorightandfronttobackforproperdrainage.

4. Acontinuouslineofsealantmustbeappliedbetweenthesillandthetopinteriorlegofthesillflashing

5. Checkthatallweepsandbaffles(ifrequired)conformtothelocationsandsizescalledoutinthese instructions.

6. Ensurethatsillflashingweepholesarenotpluggedbytheperimeterseal.

7. Asillflashingspliceisneededinopeningslargerthan24feet.Followinstructionsforinstallingandsealing.

8. Enddamsmustbeinstalledandsealedontothesillflashing.Fastenersusedmustalsobesealed.

9. Wherethesillflashingabutsadoorjamb,thejambpocketcavitymustbecompletelysealedtodamthis area.

10.Capsealanyexposedanchororscrew.

11.Buttersealendsofhorizontalframemembersthatarejoinedtoverticalmembers.

12.Waterdiverterinstallationandsealingiscritical.Checkinstallationagainstinstructionstoensureconformity.

13.Applysealantbetweenallcornergasketjoints.

14.Glassbitesmustbeequalonallsides.

15.Doublecheckanchorsizeandlocationagainstinstallationinstructionsorapprovedshopdrawings.

16.Insurethatinteriorsealismarriedtosillflashinginteriorleg.

GLASS SIZE CALCULATIONWidth tolerance = + 0", ‒ 1⁄16"

Typical Framing: GlassWidth=D.L.O.plus¾" GlassHeight=D.L.O.plus¾”

Transoms with Sash: GlassWidth=D.L.O.plus¾” GlassHeight=D.L.O.plus¾”(Ref.Fig.19.1)

QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST

DLO at

Transom

DLO

+ ⅞

"

3 /8"

3 /8"

VERTICAL D.L.O. at SASH

1¼"

Fig. 19.1




4

5

62"2"

2"D

.L.O

.D

.L.O

.⅝

"

⅝"

⅜"

Min

imum ¼"

Min

imum

41/2"

Head Channel(Optional)

41 / 2"

41 / 2"

D.L

.O.

D.L

.O.

4A

5A

6A

5B

6B

2"2"

2"1"

D.L

.O.

D.L

.O.

¾"

32C 2D2 2A1

P2728(Typ)

2" 2"2" 2" 2⅝" 4½"D.L.O.D.L.O. D.L.O. D.L.O. 2" D.L.O. D.L.O.1/4"

41 / 2"

2B

41/2"

1 2

4A4

2D

2C

2A2B

3

5B

6B

5A

6A

5

6

SCREW SPLINEASSEMBLY

SHEAR CLIPASSEMBLY

Shown with shear clip.Screw spline assembly

similar without clip.

OptionalSill Flashing

TYPICAL ELEVATIONwith DETAILS




1

33A3B

44A

22A2B

44A

1

4 4A

3B3

3A

2"D

LO1 / 4

" M

inim

um

41/2"

2"D

.O.

2"

1¼"

1¼"

DLO

1¼"

DLO

DLO

D.O

.

2"D

.O.

D.O

.

D.O

.

NOTE:1. Narrow Stile door are shown. Refer to entrance section for other door types and stiles.

2. Doors are available with a1” glazing.

2B2

2A

2"D

.O.

2"D

.O.

2"D

.O.

1 / 4"

Min

imum

1 / 4"

Min

imum

1 / 4"

Min

imum

DOOR FRAME ELEVATIONwith HORIZONTAL DETAILS




5A5B

5

7B

6A6B

7A

6

7

8B8A8

9

NOTE:1. Narrow Stile door are shown. Refer to entrance section for other door types and stiles.

2. Doors are available with a1” glazing.

5 6 7

9

5A 6A

5B 6B

7A

7B

8

8A

8B

2" DLOD.O.

2" DLOD.O.

2" DLOD.O.

2" D.O.1/4"

2" D.O.1/4"

2" D.O.

D.O.

1/4"

2" DLO

2" DLO

2"1"1" DLODLODLO

1"1" DLODLO

1"1" DLODLO2"1/4"

2"1/4"

2"1/4"

DOOR FRAME ELEVATIONwith VERTICAL DETAILS




Measure

Dimension "A" = "B"

Measure

Measure

Measure

Measure

Measure

Measure

Measure

Dimension "A" Dimension "B"

Fig. 23.1

Fig. 23.2

Fig. 23.3

Fig. 23.4

Step 1: Determine Frame Size

FrameWidth

A. Makesuretheopeningissquareandplumb. Measureeachdiagonaloftheopening. SEE Fig. 23.1.

B. Measurethewidthoftheopeningatthetop, middleandbottom.Selectthesmallestof thesedimensionsandsubtracttheleftand rightcaulkjointwidthperapprovedshop drawings(1/4”mincaulkjointateachjamb). SEE Fig. 23.2.

FrameHeight

C. Measuretheheightoftheopeningatseveral pointsalongtheentirewidthoftheopening. Selectthesmallestofthesedimensionsand subtractthetopandbottomcaulkjointheight perapprovedshopdrawings(1/4”minimum caulkjointatsill.Athead,caulkjointcanbe 1/4”whenusingT14055orsimilarflashing. WhenusingT14259orE14059sillflashing, headcaulkjointmustbe1/2”). SEE Fig. 23.3.

NOTE: Non-thermal extrusions are shown in these instructions for clarity. Fabrication and installation of thermal members are the same.

Step 2: Cut Material to Size

Note:Doorframingmaterialcomescuttosizefromthefactory.Incasesofdoorframeswithtransoms,thedoor jambsmustbecutdowninthefieldtosizeandheadmemberattachedperstandardinstructionsshown withinthismanual.

Sill Flashing Note:Foropeningswiderthan24’,thesillflashingmustbesplicedatthecenterlineofaD.L.O.everytwelvetofifteenfeet.Splicejointshouldbe3/8”wide.SEE Step 13, Page 39 & 40 forsillflashingsplicedetails.

Door jamb toend of frame

Fram

e H

eigh

t at

T142

59, E

1405

9 si

ll fla

shin

g

Rou

gh O

peni

ng

¾"

⅝"

¼"

⅜"

Fram

e H

eigh

t at

T140

55 s

ill fl

ashi

ng

1/8" to endof flashing

Framing Members SillFlashingwithEntrance.DoorJambtoEndofFrame+⅛” (SEE Fig. 23.4) SillFlashingwithoutEntrance................... FrameWidth+¼” Verticals........................................................... SeeFig. 20.4 Head,Horizontal&Sill.................................................D.L.O. Horizontal&SillGlassStops............................. D.L.O.–1⁄32” ClosurePocketsatVerticals............................ SeeFig. 20.4 GlazingAdaptors................................................ D.L.O.–1⁄32” Snap-InFillers..................RefertoApprovedShopDrawingsAccessories ExteriorGasket...................................... D.L.O.+Allowance* InteriorGasket....................................... D.L.O.+Allowance*

*Allowance=1/8”extralengthperfootofD.L.O.

FRAME FABRICATION




2"

ReferenceApproved

Shop Drawings

* Clearance Holes for Anchor Bolts

1/8"2"* * * ** Reference approved shop drawings for anchor hole sizes, locations and quantity.

2"

Vertical Members

NOTE:DLO's larger than 42" require an additional anchor hole at mid-point of bay.

T14259 (Shown)E14059 (Similar)

T14055

2" 2" 6" 6"6" 2" 2"1/8" 2"

Jamb

T14259 (Shown)E14059 (Similar)

Mullion 7/32" Dia.Weep Holes

Fig. 24.1

Fig. 24.2

Fig. 24.3

Step 3: Fabricate Sill Flashing

A. WhenusingT14259orE14059,drilltwo7/32”dia.weepholesat2”and6”fromeachsideoftheverticals.

B. Drillclearanceholesforperimeteranchors.Sizeandquantityvaryperjob.Refertoapprovedshopdrawings.

FRAME FABRICATION

SpliceJoint

SlottedHoles

SlottedHoles

SlottedHoles

Fixed

Holes

SlottedHoles

SlottedHole

SpliceJoint

90ºCorner

135ºCorner

Typical Sill Flashing Anchor Hole Patterns (Head channel similar)(Refer to appproved shop drawings for project requirements)

Spl

ice

Join

t

FixedHoles

SlottedHoles

SpliceJoint

SlottedHoles

Slo

tted

Hol

es

Fixed

Holes

Splice

Joint

Slotted

Holes




2"D

LOD

LO2"1"

2"1"

T14441T14445E14445

Drill with .201" bit.(Typ)

EXTE

RIOR

EXTE

RIOR

EXTE

RIOR

EXTE

RIOR

DLO

+ 5

/16"

DLO

+ 1

"

5 /32

"5 /

32"

5 /32

"

1 5

/32"

1 5

/32"

7/8" 7/8" 15/32" 15/32"

1 2

7 /32

"

Open Back Vertical and Filler

X

X

X

X

Z

Z

X

X

X

X

Z

Z

Open Back Mulllion

Snap-In Filler

P1139 Drill Guide

Use short drop-off piece of Open Back Mullion to facilitate drilling Snap-In Filler.

Guide holes are markedwith ‘X’ and ‘Z’ for required hole patterns.

Lightly tighten bolt to hold drill guide in place while drilling.

P1139 Drill Guide

Fig. 25.1

Fig. 25.2

Step 4: Fabricate Verticals & Closure Pockets for Horizontals

A. Drillframeassemblyholesinverticals,jambs&closurepocketswithdrillfixtureP1139. SEE Fig. 25.1&Fig. 21.1.

a. Forscrewsplineassembly,useholesmarked‘X’inP1139.SEE Fig. 25.2b. Forshearblockassembly,useholesmarked‘Z’inP1139.SEE Fig. 25.2

FRAME FABRICATION




T1400E1400

T1400E1400

EXTE

RIOR

EXTE

RIOR

EXTE

RIOR

EXTE

RIOR

Tubular Mullion

2"D

LOD

LO2"1"

2"

DLO

+ 5

/16"

DLO

+ 1

"

1 /2"

1 1

/2"

1"

1 /2"

1 1

/2"

1 /2"

7/8" 7/8" 7/8" 7/8"

1 1 /

2"

Drill with .149" bit.(Typ)

Fig. 26.1

FRAME FABRICATION




DLO

.201" Dia. Hole

T14441E14141

7/8" 7/8"

1 5

/8"

DLO

T14240E14140

T14143E14103

7/8" 7/8"

7/8" 7/8"

3 /4"

7 /16

"3 /

4"

.201" Dia. Hole

Fig. 27.1

Fig. 27.2

Step 5: Fabricate Horizontal Members for Shear Blocks

A. Forshearblockassembly,drill.201”diaholesinthehead, horizontalandsillmembersasshowninFig. 27.1&Fig. 27.2

FRAME FABRICATION




Fig. 28.1

Fig. 28.2

P1134 (Un-modified)Used at non-thermal open back horizontal & sill members.

P1134 (Modification type #2)Used at tubular horizontal and sill members.

P1134 (Modification type #1)Used at thermal open back horizontal & sill and at 4½" x 4½" sidelite base.

ModificationBreak point'V' grooves

Type#1 & #2

Type#2

Type#1E14140

T14240

T14143

P1133 (Un-modified)Used at non-thermal open back head members.

P1133 (Modified)Used at thermal open back head members

Remove one tab for head members designed to receive thermal break.

T14441

E14141

Step 6: Fabricate Shear Blocks (As Required)

A. Forshearblockassembly,P1134shearblockmust bemodified.B. SEE Fig. 28.1&Fig. 28.2forinstructionson modifyingforthevarioushorizontalsections.

FRAME FABRICATION




12" O

.C.

3"

P-1437

C L

3"

Equal front and back

Insulator tape or shim

Use thermal insulator tape or shim (Not by Tubelite) to isolate the steel reinforcement from the vertical members.

NOTE: E14445 & T14445 mustbe used when applying P1437steel reinforcement.

NOTE:Use of #10 screw at spacing shown as a general guide. Refer to approved shop drawings or enginerer's calculations for specific application.

Drill .201 dia clear hole for #10 screw

S206#10-24 X ½" type F

Match drill .154 dia(drill #23) pilot holesin mullion

Step 7: Steel Stiffener (As Required)

A. IfP1437steelstiffenersarerequired(referto approvedshopdrawings),cut4”shorterthanthe verticalmullionlength.Paintendstoprevent rust. B. Usethermalinsulatortapeorshim(notbyTubelite) toisolatethesteelreinforcementfromthevertical members(thermalapplicationsonly). C. Drillandcountersinkclearholeinverticalandtap holeinP1437steelstiffenerforattachmentscrew. Sizeandspacingofscrewperapprovedshop drawings.

FRAME FABRICATION

Fig. 29.1




Cap seal screw heads after secured in place.

T14259E14059

T14055E14055

P1153 End Dam(Typ) Fig. 30.1

Step 8: Install Sill Flashing End Dams

A. InstallP1153enddamateachendofsillflashingwith(2)S196#8x⅜”PHscrews. Setasideandallowsealanttocure.

NOTE: Ifsillflashingisspliced,installenddamsonjamb-endonly.RefertoStep 13, page 39forsplicing instructions.

FRAME ASSEMBLY




FRAME ASSEMBLY

Cut

leng

th fo

rP

4563

fille

r

P4563

T14441

Apply sealant to interior and exterior snap legs of T14248filler prior to snapping into place.

T14248

T14240

T14441

Step 9: Optional High Sidelite Bases

Priortoassemblingframes,followthesestepsifusinghighsidelitebasemembers.

A. Pre-attachP4563pocketfillerintothepocketoftheverticalmullionandclosurepocketmembers. Cutlengthofthefillercanbedeterminedbymeasuringfromthebottomoftheverticalmullion/closure pockettotheundersideofthewaterdiverteratthehighsidelitebase.SEE Fig. 31.1B. Attachsnap-inadaptorT14248totheT14441horizontal(lowermemberofthesidelitebase). SEE Fig. 31.2C. Sealjointsbetweentheadaptorandhorizontal.D. Attachsnap-inadaptorT14248totheT14240openbacksill(uppermemberofthesidelitebase). SEE Fig. 31.2.

Fig. 31.1

Fig. 31.2




Apply sealant to each end of sidelite base members.

Exterior application shown,Interior application similar.

NOTE:Refer to Step 14, page 37 for typical seals required at sill flashing.

Foam tape

Sealant

Sealant

Step 9: Optional High Sidelite Bases(Continued)

E. Sealendsoftheupperandlowermemberswhereitwillcontacttheverticalmullionandclosurepocket. SEE Fig. 32.1&Fig. 32.2.F. Beforeattachingtheupperandlowermemberstothevertical,determinetheheightofthesnapcoverto beused. Attachtheloweranduppermembersofthesidelitebasetotheverticalandclosurepocket.G. Optional:Placeone-sidedclosedcelladhesivetapealongtheedgesoftheverticalwherethesidelite basecoverswillbeinstalled.Placeabeadofsealantontothetape.SEE Fig. 32.3.H. Placeabeadofsealantintothereceptorareasofthesnap-inadaptor.SEE Fig. 32.3.

Fig. 32.1 Fig. 32.2

Fig. 32.3

Apply sealant to each end of sidelite base members.

CLIP ASSEMBLYSPLINE ASSEMBLY




Install snap cover or break metal

Install and seal this cover before applying exterior cover.

Step 9: Optional High Sidelite Bases(Continued)

I. Attachasnapcoverorbrakemetaltotheinsidesurfaceofthesidelitebase.SEE Fig. 33.1.J. Fromtheexterior,sealjointsbetweenthesnapcoverandverticalmembers.SEE Fig. 33.2.

K. Attachasnapcoverorbrakemetaltotheexterior.SEE Fig. 33.1.

Tool excess sealant

Refer to Step 17, page 41 for water diverter installation

From interior,seal joint betweencovers and vertical

Snap cover or break metal

Fig. 33.1

Fig. 33.2




Apply sealant to each end of all horizontal members

Refer to approved shop drawings for head filler locations and use.

Assemble with S202 screws

Fig. 34.1

Step 10: Assemble Frames

ScrewSplineAssemblyA. Cleanallmatingsurfacesonhorizontal&vertical.B. Applysealanttoendsofthehead,horizontalandsillmemberspriortoattachingtothe verticalmembers.SEE Fig. 34.1.C. Attachhead,horizontalandsillmemberstotheverticalandclosurepocketmemberswith S202#10-24x1”HHframeassemblyscrew.D. Toolsealantateachjoint.

FRAME ASSEMBLY




S009 (2)

P1133(Modified)

P1134(Modified)

P1134(Modified)

S009 (3)

S009 (3)


Refer to approved shop drawings for head filler locations and use.

Fig. 35.1

Fig. 35.2

Step 10: Assemble Frames(Continued)

ShearBlockAssembly

A. InstallshearblocksontoverticalandclosurepocketmemberswithS009#10x13/4”PHscrewasshown inFig. 35.1.B. Cleanallmatingsurfacesonhorizontal,verticalandshearblock.C. Applysealanttoendsofthehead,horizontalandsillmembersandtoperimeterofshearblockspriorto attachingthehorizontalmemberstotheverticalmembers.SeeFig. 35.2.D. Installhead,horizontalandsillmembersovertheshearblocks.E. Matchdrilltapholeinheadshearblockwithdrill#14(.182dia)for#12screw.F. Matchdrilltapholeinhorizontalandsillshearblockswithdrill#23(.154dia)for#10screw.

FRAME FABRICATION




Attach head member to clips using S149 Screw at each end.

Attach horizontal and sill member to clips using S191 Screws at each end.

NOTE:Cap Seal all screw heads.

Fig. 36.1

Step 10: Assemble Frames(Continued)

ShearBlockAssembly(Continued)

G. Secureheadmembertoshearblockwith(1)S149#12x3/4”FHscrew.Securehorizontalandsill memberswith(2)S191#10x1/2”trussheadscrew.SeeFig. 36.1. H. Capsealheadsofscrewsathorizontalandsillmembers.

FRAME ASSEMBLY

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Fig. 37.1

Fig. 37.2

Step 11: Install Gaskets

A. Installglazinggasketononesideoftheframing member,dependingupondirectionofglazing. a. Forinsideglazing,installgasketsonexterior sideofframingfirst. b. Foroutsideglazing,installgasketsoninterior sideofframingfirst. DONOTSTRETCHGASKETSWHENINSTALLING. StartatthecenterofD.L.O.andworktowardstheends.

NOTE: Allowance=1/8”extralengthperfootofD.L.O.

FRAME FABRICATION

INSIDE GLAZEOUTSIDE GLAZE

1"

1"

Add sealant to ends of horizontal gaskets to seal intersection with vertical gaskets at interior and exterior gaskets.

Apply sealant to corners as shown. This seal is typical at all corners at interior and exterior gaskets.




Shim at high point of substrate first. Shim remainder of length as required to level.

NOTE:All shims are to be positioned under each fastener location.

Shim between end dams and structure

1/4" Minimum

Weep Hole

NOTE: 1/4" Shim space at sill flashing is preferred, but building opening may not allow.

Flashing must be level

End Dam

Anchor Screwper approved shop drawings

Slotted Hole

Slotted Hole

Fixed Holes

See Fig. 24.3

See Fig. 24.3

See Fig. 24.3

Fig. 38.1

Step 12: Install Sill Flashing (Ifrequired)

A. Centerthesillflashingintheopening.Ifsillflashingisspliced,besurethejointatthejambisper approvedshopdrawings(jambcaulkjointminus1/8”).If there is an entrance door in the opening, leave a gap in the sill flashing for the door frame to be installed and refer to Step 15, page 43 for sealing instructions.Splicejointtobe3/8”minimum.B. Atthehighestpointofthesill(smallestroughopeningheight),shimthesillflashingwithaminimum1/4” shimspace.Sillflashingmustbeinstalledlevelsidetosideandfronttoback.C. Shimtightbetweenthesillflashingenddamandbuildingconditiontoensureenddamisnotdislodged duringframeinstallation.Removeshimafterframesaresetinplace.D. Anchorsillflashingtobuildingsubstrateperapprovedshopdrawings.Capsealanchorsafterinstallation. Wherethesillflashingabutsadoorjamb,thesillflashinganchormustbelocatedwithin6”ofthedoor jamb.

FRAME INSTALLATION




Step 13: Sill Flashing Splice

StandardAluminumSplice-Fig. 39.1A. ContinueinstallingsillflashingperStep12acrosstheopening.B. SetP1144splicesleeveinabedofsealantunderthesillflashingatthesplicelocationas showninFig. 39.1.C. Maintain3/8”minimumsplicejointgapatthesillflashingpriortoanchoring.D. Applysealantatthesillflashingsplicejoint.E. Donotlocateasplicedirectlybelowaverticalmullion.CenterlineofD.L.O.ispreferred.

FRAME INSTALLATION

Inject sealant into splice joint to completely fill gap, all voids and contours.

NOTE:It may be necessary use backer rod to plug larger voids prior to sealant application.

Tool sealant at front gap

Tool sealant

1/4" Minimum

P1144 Splice

Weep Hole

NOTE: 1/4" Shim space at sill flashing is preferred, but building opening may not allow.

Shim under splice to allow sealant to cure

Apply bed of sealant to contact areas

Slide splice under flashing and press upward. Hold splice in place with temporary shim

P1144 Splice

Fig. 39.1




Fig. 40.1

Step 13: Sill Flashing Splice (Continued)

OptionalSiliconeSplice-Fig. 40.1A. ContinueinstallingsillflashingperStep12acrosstheopening.B. LayP3444siliconesheetintosillflashingatsplicelocation(centerofD.L.O.)andcuttolength.C. Installbackerrodunderthesillflashingatthesplicejoint.D. Cleansurfaceswheresplicewillbeapplied.ApplysealantasshowninFig. 40.1.

E. Setsiliconesplicesleeveinplaceandtoolsealant.Sealfrontandbackjoints. F. Donotlocateasplicedirectlybelowaverticalmullion.CenterlineofD.L.O.ispreferred.

Tool sealantApply silicone sealant into joint at interior leg

Tool sealant at front gap

Press splice into silicone sealant conforming to flashing shape

NOTE:Consult sealant manufacturer for compatability of sealant with silicone splice.

Allowing for contours cut splice material to length




Step 14: Install Frames

A. Startingononesideoftheopening,applyabeadofsiliconetothebacklegofthesillflashingandthe enddampriortoinstallingeachframe.Applyasealantbeadonthebacklegoftheflashingonlyforthe frametobeinstalled.B. Liftthefirstframeontothesillflashing,snugagainsttheenddam.

Seal along back leg

T14259

Seal end dam

NOTE:6" long filler is requiredat bottom of jamb for seal between jamb and flashing end dam.

Sealant length = Frame panel width

Fig. 41.1

FRAME INSTALLATION

C. Lifteachframeontothesillflashingandengagewiththepreviousframe.D. Checktoensureframeisplumb,levelandjambcaulkjointisperapprovedshopdrawings.E. Shimheadandjambatanchorpointsandattachtothebuildingstructure.Size,quantityandlocationof anchorsareperapprovedshopdrawings.Removeshimsbetweensillflashingenddamsandsecure beforeproceeding.

F. Whentheframeisanchoredtothestructure,applytheexteriorperimetersealatthehead,sillandjambs. Interiorperimetersealmustbeappliedtothehead,sillandjambs.




Step 14: Install Frames (Continued)

FrameinstallationwhenusingtheoptionalT14055sillflashing.

G. InstallfameunitsasdirectedinstepsAandBonpage40.H. Pushframetighttoverticalfinofsillflashingandmatchdrillthrough sillanchorholesintosillflashing.SeeFig. 42.1.Sillanchornotby Tubeliteandistobesizedaccordingtoprojectloadingrequirements.I. Shimbetweensillandflashingcenteredonanchor.SeeFig. 42.2.J. Injectsealantintoanchorholetocoverholeinflashing.SeeFig. 42.2.K. Applysealanttothreadsoffastenerandsecureframetosillflashing.SeeFig. 42.3.L. Capsealallfastenerheads.SeeFig. 42.4.

FRAME INSTALLATION

Inject sealant through anchor hole in sill to cover hole in sill flashing below.

Insert 1/8" shim between sill and sill flashing centered on fastener

Cover threads of fastener with sealant and tighten in place.

Cap seal over fastener head

Match drill through anchor hole into sill flashing. Drill bit diameter to be determined by fastener type.

Frame should be tight against vertical leg of flashing when drilling.

T14055

Fig. 42.1

Fig. 42.3

Fig. 42.2

Fig. 42.4




Step 15: Sealing Sill Flashing at Door Jamb

A. Installdoorframeintotheopeningwheresillflashingisdiscontinued.B. Sealthebottomofthedoorjambmulliontothebuildingsubstrateandtothesillflashing.C. Fillthedoorjambcavitycompletelyandmarrytothesillflashing.

FOOTPRINT of

DOORFRAME

and

THRESHOLDApply sealant to area to receive door frame

6" Max.(Typical)

Cap seal fastener heads

Seal exposed holes at threshold ends.

Apply sealant into voids at bottom of door jamb and at intersection joints between subsill and jamb.

Seal end of sill flashingat intersection of door frame

Fig. 43.1

6" Max.(Typical)

Insert backer rod and apply sealant into glazing pocket of mullion and at intersection. Seal joints between subsill and vertical.

Knee wall at frames or door frames with unequal sill heights.

Fig. 43.2

NOTE: Whena“KneeWall”occurswithinanelevation,thesillflashingmustbesealedtointersectingverticalmemberasshowninFig. 43.2.

FRAME INSTALLATION




GLAZING

Step 16: Glazing Preparation

A. Removeanydebrisfromtheglazingpockets. B. Trimexcesssiliconefromedgesofglazingunitstoallowformaximumglazingclearance.

Fig. 44.1

GlazingpocketsaredesignedtoacceptIGU’suptoandincluding1-1/8”thick.RefertoouronlineSystem GlazingChartforafulllistofglazingsizeoptionsforthissystem: http://www.tubeliteinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Tubelite_Glazing_Chart.pdf

2"2"

2"D

.L.O

.D

.L.O

.

D.L

.O.+

¾"

D.L

.O.+

¾"

2" 2"D.L.O. D.L.O.

D.L.O.+ ¾"

GLASS LITE SIZES




GLAZING

Step 17: Installing the Glazing Units

NOTE:Glazingmustbedonefrombottomofframeup.

A. Sealthecornersofthepreviouslyinstalled gaskets(refertoStep11,page37.).B. Settheglassbyinstallingintothedeeppocket oftheverticalfirst,thencarefullyslidingintothe shallowpocket.Setglassonto(2)settingblocks locatedatquarterpointsorperapproved shopdrawings.Consultglassmanufacturerif glasssizeexceeds40sq.ft.C. Inapplicationswhereseismicactivityis anticipated,installP1916anti-walkblocksinto thedeeppocketsideoftheverticalperglazing manufacturerrecommendations.D. Installremaininggasketsontheverticalsides oftheglass,holdingbackatthebottomtoallow forglassstopinstallation.E. Installglassstopatthebottomofthelite.F. Pumpsealantintoglazingreglet1”awayfrom eachcornerandthehorizontal-to-verticaljoint fromthewaterdiverteruptotheglazingreglet.G. Finishinstallinggasketsattopandbottomof D.L.O.H. Repeatsteps17A-Gfortheremainingrowof lites.

I. Priortoglazingthenextrowoflites,installwater diverterP1135atendsofintermediate horizontals.SeeFig. 45.1.

NOTE: Position water diverter to cover glass corner. Sealdivertertohorizontal,leavingthegapat thefrontandsideopenintheverticalglazing pocket.SeeFig. 45.1 & 45.2. (Alsoseeisometricdetailsonpage45)

FRONT VIEW

END VIEW(Partial)

Glass unit

Prior to glazing upper lites, inject sealant into exterior vertical gasket reglets at horizontal intersection. Sealant must merge with top of lower gasket of glazed openings and up to top of horizontal glass pocket. Water diverter

must overhang corner of glass.

TOP VIEW

Leave indentations behind gasket reglets of optional T14442 pocket filler open for drainage.

Seal around edges of water diverter.

NOTE: T14445 is the standard pocket filler. (Optional T14442 shown)

Fig. 45.1

Fig. 45.2




GLAZING

Step 17: Installing the Glazing Units (continued)

Seal around edgesof water diverter. Leave forward pocketportion open fordrainage.

NOTE:Lower openings should be glazed prior to installing water diverters in upper openings.

Fig. 46.3

Fig. 46.2Water diverters and lower lite glazing not shown for detail clarity.

Apply sealant in verticalinterior and exterior gasket reglets

1"

1"

Fig. 46.1

These seals are CRITICAL and must prevent water from draining into gasket reglets and into agaskets of lower glass units.

P1135 Water diverterSet in full bed of sealant




Step 1: Corner Sill Flashing Fabrication

A. MiterendsofsillflashingasshowninFigs. 47.1,47.2,47.3&47.4.(Onelefthandandonerighthand.)B. Drillanchorholesasshow.

* Reference approved shop drawings.

*

3"

45º

3"18"

Anchor holes


3"45º

3"18"

*

Anchor holes


3"3"

*

67.5ºAnchor holes

18"


3"

*

Anchor holes

18"

67.5º

90º OUTSIDE CORNER

90º INSIDE CORNER

135º OUTSIDE CORNER

135º INSIDE CORNER

3"

Fig. 47.1 Fig. 47.2

Fig. 47.3 Fig. 47.4

CORNER CONDITIONS




18"

7"

3"C L of Splice

18"

7"

3"

C L of spliceSeal over miter joint at corners.

T14259 (Shown)Corners using T14055 (Similar)Installation of Head Channel is similar.

Anchor sill flashing as shown and cap seal all fastener heads.

Seal splice joints as shown in Fig. 39.1.

Seal miter joint with silicon

Seal fastener heads1½"

Fig. 48.2

Fig. 48.1

Step 2: Corner Sill Flashing Installation

A. Installflashingcornermembersinplace.B. Applysealantfulllengthofmiteredjoint.SeeFig. 48.2.C. Splicecornerflashingtosillflashingusingproceduresshownonpage39andFig. 39.1.

CORNER CONDITIONS





A. Assemblecornerbayframesasaunitandsetontothesillflashing.SeeFigs. 49.2. Note: For 135 degree corners, deep pocket closures must be used (E14022 or T14022). B. Completetheinstallationperstandardinstructionswithinthismanual.

Assemble and install corner unit in one piece(90° corner shown 135° corner is similar)

Sill Flashing

Splice joints

Fig. 49.2

CORNER CONDITIONS




CORNER CONDITIONS

ROTATIONAL MULLIONS

Step 1: Sill Flashing Fabrication & Installation

A. Determinecutlengthofthesillflashingatthesplayedcondition.SeeFig. 50.1.Thesillflashingis miteredandbutttightatthecorner. B. InstallflashingperinstructionsinStep12,page38.Anchorthesillflashingtothebuildingsubstrateeach sideofthecorner.Sealheadsoffasteners. C. Sealentiremiterjointatsillflashing,toolingthesealantoverthejoint.SeeFig. 46.2.

NOTE:Ifrotationalmullionisutilizedatonlyonecorneronaframeinlieuofasplayedframewithmanysegments,Tubeliterecommendssplicingthesillflashingoneithersideofthecorneraspertypicalcornerconditions.

Corner Angle

A (Miter Angle)

W.P.

A

BC a

a

b

b c

A = ½ Corner AngleB = 90º - AC = 90ºa = b x tan Ab = 2.528" (Center of Mullion)c = b / cos A (Not required)

1.590"

D.L.O. 1.590" + a

Fig. 50.1

Fig. 50.2

Sill Flashing

SegmentedFlashings

Splice joint

Splice joint




CORNER CONDITIONS

ROTATIONAL MULLIONS


A. Installinnerrotationalmullion(E14247orT14247)ontothesillflashing. B. Assembleframesoneachsideofthesplayedcondition.Makesurethewipergaskets(P1221)are installedintotheouterrotationalmullions. C. Setframesintothesillflashingandagainsttheinnerrotationalmullionuntiltheylockintoplace. D. Onceframeunitsareinstalledandinposition,drillandcountersinkfor#10F.H.screw6”fromend and24”oncenter.SeeFig. 51.1. E. Completetheinstallationperstandardinstructionswithinthismanual.

Fig. 51.1

Seal miter joint#10 x 1" FH SMS6" from each end and 24" O.C.




OPTIONAL NARROW SIDELITE BASE

Finish Floor

1/4" dia.Weep holes(2) per DLO

Top of Clip

4 3 /

16"

7 /16

"5

1 /4"

5 11

/16"

Apply a full length bead of sealant to interior snap receiver edge prior to snapping in glazing insert.

Pre-Attach P1137 clip to vertical using (2) #10 screws.

Attach E14026 sill to clip using (2) #10 FH UC screws at each end. Cap seal fastener heads.

Set E14027 in full bed of sealant. Attach E14027 to structure and seal fastener heads. Rederence approved shop drawing for fastener type and spacing.

Apply sealant up interior vertical leg of glazing insert where it intersectsmullion or door jamb.

P1137

Seal joint at intersection

Seal around bottom of vertical

E14027Set in bed of sealant

P4563

P4563

Seal pocket Slope sealant to facilitate water drainage

Backer rod


A. InstallP4563snap-infilleratbottomofvertical B. InstallbackerrodinverticalpocketattopofP4563. Sealovertoavoidwaterpenetrationintovertical. C. DrillforandattachP1137clipasshown. D. Fabricate(2)1/4”diameterweepholesinE14027. E. FabricateanchorholesinE14027asdescribedinapprovedshopdrawings. F. InstallE14027Sidelitebaseanchorshoeintofullbedofsealantandsealends. G. SlideE14026sidelitebaseoveranchorshoeandclip. H. Fastentoclipswith(2)#10FHUCscrewsateachend. I. Applyacontinuousbeadofsealantatinteriorsnapreceiver. J. Snap-ininteriorstop. K. Installsettingblocks,interiorgasketsandglaze. L. Installgasketinexteriorglassstopandsnapinplace.

Fig. 52.3

Fig. 52.2

Fig. 52.1




INSIDE GLAZE

INSIDE GLAZING GUIDELINES

Forinsideglazingapplications,refertoFig. 53.1forscrewsplineassemblyandFig. 47.1forshearblockassembly.Followstandardinstructionsforfabrication,assemblyandglazingofinsideglazedapplications.


Assemble with S202 screws

Fig. 53.1





Shear Blocks

Fig. 54.1

INSIDE GLAZE

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OPTIONAL THERMAL ENHANCEMENT

OPTIONAL THERMAL ENHANCEMENT

TheT14000systemcanbemodifiedforenhancedCRFandU-valueperformancebyusingtheoptionalA244040andA245050fillerasshowninthedetailsbelow.RefertoourwebsiteforthemostcurrenttestreportsandCADdetails.

T14143E14104 E14104

T14047

E14005

A244040A244040

MULLION MULLION

HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL

45º CORNER

A244040

A244040

A245050

T14261T14441

T14445

A244040

A245050

T14022

T14442

(Standard)

(Alternate)

(Alternate)

(Standard)

(Standard)

Fig. 55.1

Fig. 55.1THERMALFILLEROPTIONS

ALTERNATEASSEMBLIES

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