Top-Hinge Slimline Screen Specifications Print this page

PART 1 – GENERAL

Description

The security screen shown on the plans herein specified is manufactured by Avant Guards. The manufacturer’s name and products have been used to establish the standard of construction and quality of workmanship required for this project. Manufacturers bidding on this project must be actively engaged in the fabrication of specified items for 3 years.

Submittals

Manufacturers requesting approval to bid their product as equal must submit to the architect shop drawings that include details of attachment to surrounding materials and elevations showing scope of the project. A complete 12" x 16"operating security screen sample ten (10) days prior to the bid date may be requested without cost of owner.

Quality Assurance

Items provided in the section shall be manufactured and fabricated by firms with 3 years experience in type of work specified. Performance and testing must comply with sag, impact, and forced entry resistance tests of ANSI/SMA 6001-1990, American National Standard. Specifications for Protection Screens must meet the performance requirements for a Heavy Rating.

Delivery, Storage, and Handling

Before and during shipment to site, adequately protect products. Products should be stored in conditions that protect from damage. Installation shall be by installers experienced in type of work specified for respective item.

Inspection

Verify that openings fit allowable tolerances are plumb, level, provide a solid anchoring surface and comply with approved shop drawings. Plumb and align faces in a single plane and erect screens square and true adequately anchored. After completion of installation, screens shall be in working order and clean.

Warranty

Manufacturer will supply a written one-year warranty on all products.

References

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Welding Society (AWS)

PART 2 – PRODUCT

Acceptable Manufacturers

Avant Guards Manufacturing
219 Cook Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718)366-6565 fax.(718)366-0010

Top-Hinge Simline Security Screen Materials

The mainframe is 1" x 1" x 1/8" aluminum tubing. The corners of the mainframe shall be pneumatically inserted into the frame ends with an interference fit.
The removable interlocking concealment plate extruded aluminum 1/16" thick shall be attached to the mainframe using tamper-resistant stainless steel screws.

A brace is required for guards over 52"high. Scribe angles or channels are optional as per specification.
Infill Options:
12, 14, and 16 gauges perforated panel
18 and 20 gauges stainless perforated panel
10 and 12 mesh stainless

Fabrication

Welding shall comply with requirements of AWS. Grind welds smooth. Window guards, unless otherwise shown, shall cover entire window opening. Provide frame and accessories of size and construction as shown on drawings. Window guards over 5' wide or 8' high will be fabricated in two sections.

Paint and Finish

All interior and exterior surfaces of the mainframe and sub frame shall be thoroughly cleaned in a three-step bonderizing process. The surfaces shall receive an electrostatically applied thermoplastic polyester powder coating, which shall be applied and baked to a hard mar-resistant finish in a standard or custom color. Touch-up paint is available for installation.

Locks and Hardware

A continuous piano hinge to be screwed to the mainframe and angle 12" to 16" O.C. There are two spring latches per screen.

Installation, Adjusting, and Clean up

Install in accordance with approved shop drawings and specifications. Erect guards and other work of this section, rigid, straight, and plumb with horizontal lines level. Secure connections and attachments. Adjust guards and hardware and leave in working order where applicable. Clean work of this section upon completion. Remove debris resulting from work of this section.