GENERAL: Aluminum frames shall be manufactured by
Custom Aluminum Frame Fabrication.
Aluminum frames shall be identified at CAFF Series
500 (1" depth) for protective glazing, Series 2000
(2 1/2" and 4" depth) for double glazing interior
and exterior. Series 3000 (2" and 4" depth) for
single glazing with various size beads for glass
up to1" and Series 3250 (3 1/4" and 6" depth)
thermal brake set up for triple glazing.
CONSTRUCTION: All aluminum sections shall be of
extruded aluminum alloy 6063T-5 and especially
designed for their special purpose. All sections
shall be a minimum thickness of 1/8" to 3/8"
maximum with configurations for receiving snap-on
glazing beads. All welding shall be the Heliarc
method and shall be concealed. All corners shall be
mitered and welded, all other joinery shall be
mortised and welded.
VENTILATOR: Ventilators are available in either
project in or out action. Projected windows
operate on Anderberg hinges with concealed hold
opens. All ventilators are double weather stripped
with nylon pile secured in extruded dove tail
grooves in the section.
GLAZING BEADS: Glazing beads are available to meet
the designed use of the series specified. Series
3000 is designed to receive glazing beads for
1/4", 5/8" and 1" glazing with a cavity for
propylene dry glazing of the lite.
HARDWARE: White bronze hardware manufactured by
Bronze Craft Corporation of Nashua, New Hampshire,
shall be used. Spring loaded latches with pole
ring and concealed and exposed cam latches are
available on projected windows. All screws and
fasteners used in the assembly of the unit shall
be of stainless steel.
FINISH: All frames and vents are available in the
following finishes:
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Dark Bronze
Anodized
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Clear Aluminium
Anodized
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Medium Bronze
Baked Enamel
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Bright White Baked
Enamel
