PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:
1. Aluminum frames for wood doors and glazed openings.
2. Preparation of frames for door hardware.

B. Related Work:
1. 08200 Wood Doors.
2. 08800 Glass and Glazing.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A.Shop Drawings: Indicate pertinent dimensioning, general construction, component connections and locations, anchor methods and locations, installation details.

B. Samples:
1. Submit samples of color and finish on aluminum frame material; minimum 12 inches long.
2. Submit corner of fram, indicating fit, finish and tolerance of frame corner joint.

1.03 QUALITY INSURANCE

A. Reference specifications and standards: Comply with manufacturer’s recommendations and the following unless otherwise specified in this Section. In case of conflict, comply with the most stringent.
1. NAAMM – Metal Finishes Manual, National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers.
2. ASTM B221 – Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum – Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wires, Shapes and Tubes.
3. ASTM B244 – Method for Measurement of Thickness of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum and of Other Nonconductive Coatings on Nonmagnetic Basis Metals With Eddy-Current Instruments.
4. NFPA 80 – Fire doors and windows.
5. NFPA 252 – Fire Test for Doors Assemblies.
6. UBC Standard 7 – 2 – Fire Test of Doors Assemblies: Positive pressure testing.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. delivery materials in manufacturer’s packaging complete with installation instructions.

1.05 WARRANTY

A. The work hereunder shall be warranted for a period of not less than one year against defects in material and workmanship.

1.06 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

A. Omega Door Frame Products Inc
1222 Ardmore Ave
Itasca, IL. 60143
Phone: (630) 773-9900
Fax: (800) 932-9224

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. Comply with the requirements of the referenced standards.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Frames shall be constructed of extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T5
B. Frames shall accommodate 3-3/4”, 4-7/8”, 5-1/4” & 7-1/4 prefinished walls as specified. Also frames shall be removable or relocatable.
C. Frames:
1. 0.07 inches nominal thick aluminum consisting of head section, two jamb sections, four corners steel reinforcing plates, 0.125” thick hinge back up plates, aluminum strike plate, and snap-on trim.
2. Provide continuous vinyl door finish to match Architect’s choice of white or black.
D. Finish: Custom color factory or shop finish to match Architect’s control sample.

2.03 FABRICATION

A. Fabricated aluminum frames shall allow for clearances around perimeter.
B. Provide anchorage devices to fit and secure frames in place.
C. Provide required internal paint on concealed aluminum surfaces to be in contact with cementations or dissimilar materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that opening sizes and tolerances are acceptable.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with the requirements of the referenced standards.
B. Accurately assemble joints and corners. Match components, ensuring continuity of line and design. Ensure joints and connections are flush and hairline.
C. Use sufficient anchorage devices to securely and rigidly fasten frame assemblies in place.
D. Install plumb, level and free from damage, flaws, blemishes or other defects detrimental to appearance; have joints in proper position and alignment and be uniform in plane, color and finish.

3.03 ERECTION TOLERANCES

A. Maximun diagonal distortion: 1/8 inch measured with straight edges, crossed corner to corner.