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This product was tested to comply with the requirements of AAMA 501 (Methods of Test for Exterior Walls) and receives product approvals from Florida Building Code (FL#). DETAILS PRESENTED IN THIS INSTRUCTION ARE ALL CG330 (NT). CT331 & CT332 SHOULD BE SIMILAR IN EXECUTION.
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 2 BEFORE YOU START... The correct installaon of an impact resistant system is crical to its performance and should only be carried out by a knowledgeable and experienced installaon crew. There are no safe shortcuts. Failure to install the proper quanty and type of perimeter fasteners and seal-ants as prescribed by approved construcon drawings / Product Approval and all local building codes could lead to catastrophic failure of the installaon with damaging results. These instrucons are to be used as a supplement to the shop drawings and are designed to show general fabricaon sequence and procedure for a typical installaon. If you don't know, or aren't sure; ask a qualified Trulite representave. COMMON STOREFRONT SYSTEM FIELD FAILURE PROBLEMS 1. Failure to follow product installaon instrucons 2. Poor workmanship 3. Frames not installed level and plumb 4. Frames not properly aached to resist dynamic forces of shear, tension and compression 5. Male and female mullion not properly engaged 6. Debris le in glazing pockets 7. Misapplicaon. For example, ulizing a storefront system for a curtain wall applicaon 8. Improper applicaon of heel bead silicone 9. Glass not centered in opening and not using proper seng blocks.
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION NOTES PART 1 Handling, Storage and Protecon of Aluminum................................................................ 3 PART 2 Frame Fabricaon and Glazing ......................................................................................... 3 PART 3 Unit Installaon ................................................................................................................ 3-4 FRAME FABRICATION Typical Elevaon and Details ......................................................................................................... 6 Determine Frame Size ................................................................................................................... 7 Fabricate Intermediate Vercals and Jambs ................................................................................. 8 Fabricate Horizontals and Glass stops ........................................................................................... 9 Drill Anchor Holes at Head, Sill and Jamb ..................................................................................... 10 Joint Sealant Applicaon................................................................................................................11 SHOP GLAZING Glass Installaon ...........................................................................................................................12 Gasket Installaon .........................................................................................................................13-14 Structural Silicone Applicaon .......................................................................................................15 INSTALLATION Unit Installaon............................................................................................................................16-17 Anchor Installaon ........................................................................................................................ 18 Perimeter Sealant Applicaon........................................................................................................ 19 ACCESSORIES Parts and Accessories.................................................................................................................... 20
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 4 PART 1 ‐ HANDLING, STORING AND PROTECTION OF ALUMINUM PRECAUTIONS: The following precauons are recommended to protect architectural aluminum materials against damage. Following these precauons will help ensure early acceptance of your products and work-manship. A. HANDLE CAREFULLY: All aluminum materials stored at job site must be stored with adequate separaon and not stacked directly onto the concrete floor slab to prevent materials from being dam-aged when handling. Cardboard wrapped or paper interleaved materials must be kept dry. B. CHECK ARRIVING MATERIALS: Check for quanty and keep records of where various materials are stored. C. KEEP MATERIAL AWAY FROM WATER, MUD AND SPRAY: Prevent cement, plaster or other ma-terials from damaging the fi-nish. D. PROTECT MATERIALS AFTER ERECTION: Wrap aluminum secon profiles with polyethylene or protect by erecng a polyethylene splaer screen. Cement, plaster, terrazzo, other alkaline soluons and acid based materials used to clean concrete are very harmful to the fi-nish and should be re-moved with water and mild soap IMMEDIATELY. Reference AAMA 609 and 610-2 for cleaning archi-tectural aluminum. PART 2 ‐ FRAME FABRICATION & GLAZING A. CHECK SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT APPROVAL, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS to become thor-oughly familiar with the project. The SHOP DRAWINGS take precedence and include specific details for the project. The INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS are of general nature and cover most common con-dions. B. CUTTING TOLERANCES: Fabricaon cung tolerances are +0”/-1/32” unless otherwise noted. C. PREPPING OF PARTS: Drill and tap holes to correct sizes and notch as required for frame assem-bly. D. GLAZING: Clean surfaces and use only approved structural silicone. E. BUILDING CODES: Glass and glazing codes governing the design and use of products vary widely throughout the USA. Trulite does not control the selecon of product configuraons, or glazing mate-rials, and assumes no responsibility for these design consideraons. It is the responsibility of the own-er, specifier, architect, general contractor and installer to make these selecons in strict conformance with all applicable codes.
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 5 PART 3 ‐ UNIT INSTALLATION A. BENCH MARKS: All work should start from bench marks and/or column lines established by the ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS and the GENERAL CONTRACTOR with guaranteed accuracy. B. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Make certain that construcon receiving your materials is in ac-cordance with the contract documents. Nofy the general contractor in wring of any discrepancies and resolve differences before proceeding with work. C. ERECTION: All materials are to be installed plumb, level and true. D. ISOLATION OF ALUMINUM: Aluminum to be placed in direct contact with uncured concrete or incompable materials should be isolated with a heavy coat of zinc chromate or bituminous paint. E. FASTENING: Within the body of these instrucons, “fastening” means any method of securing one part to another or to adjacent materials. Only those fasteners used within the system are specified in these instrucons. Due to various substrates condions to which the framing may be aached, spe-cific structural perimeter anchor fasteners are not specified in these instrucons. For structural perim-eter fasteners, reference the shop drawings, Product Approval or consult with the engineer of record. F. EXPANSION JOINTS: Expansion joints and perimeter seals shown in these instrucons or in the shop drawings and Product Approval are shown at normal size. Actual dimensions may vary due to perimeter condions and differences in metal temperature between me of fabricaon and the me of installaon. G. COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES: Coordinate with the GENERAL CONTRACTOR and se-quence with other trades any materials which offset the framing installaon. For example, backup walls, parons, ceilings, mechanical ducts, convectors, etc. H. FINAL CLEANING (CARE AND MAINTENANCE): Final cleaning of exposed aluminum surfaces should be done in accordance with AAMA publicaons 609.1 for anodized aluminum and 610.1 for applied painted coangs (liquid or powder). I. PRODUCT DESIGN CHANGES: Trulite reserves the right to change product designs without prior noce when deemed necessary for product improvement. Please check our website at www.trulite.com for the latest product installaon instrucons prior to commencing work. TRULITE ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS: D.L.O. = Day Light Opening Ø = Diameter Typ. = Typical
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 6 TYPICAL DETAILS DETAILS PRESENTED IN THIS INSTRUCTION ARE ALL CG330 (NT). CT331 & CT332 SHOULD BE SIMILAR IN EXECUTION. I N T E R I O R I N T E R I O R
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 7 STEP 1. DETERMINE NET FRAME WIDTH AND HEIGHT BY MEASURING ROUGH OPENING: FRAME WIDTH: Measure width of rough opening at the top, middle and boom as shown in FIG. 1 and ac-count for the shortest dimension. Note: Recommended shim thickness at head, sill & an‐chored jamb is between 1/4" to 3/8". Refer to engineer’s requirements or Product Approval for maximum limita‐ons. FIG. 1 FRAME HEIGHT: Measure height of rough opening at several places as shown in FIG. 2 and account for the shortest dimension. FIG. 2
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 8 STEP 2. FABRICATE INTERMEDIATE VERTICALS AND JAMBS Cut vercal members to frame height. Drill or punch 0.257 holes (leer “F” drill) in vercal members for spline screw FAS14-2 (¼" x 1” HWH) using drill jig DJ331. Reference FIG. 3 for using DJ331 symmetrical drill jig. Align DJ331 at top, boom and horizontal locaons on vercal members and drill holes as shown. DJ331 DRILL FIXTURE USE LETTER ‘F’ (0.257” Ø) DRILL BIT Drill Fixture is non-handed Only two (2) screw holes are required per horizontal FIG. 3 TOP OF VERTICAL HEADER INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL SILL BOTTOM OF VERTICAL
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 9 STEP 3. FABRICATE HORIZONTALS AND GLASS STOPS Cut horizontal profiles (head, sill, intermediate and glass stops) to DLO plus (+) 1”. Cut vercal glass stops to DLO mi-nus (-) 1/32” . FIG. 4 Vercal members must be notched at fins to clear horizontal as shown of FIG. 4. Filler plate CG330‐6 if required must be cut DLO minus (-) 1/2”
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 10 STEP 4. DRILL ANCHOR HOLES Refer to engineer’s requirements or Product Approval for anchor type, quanty, size and locaon for each substrate. AT HEAD & SILL: Drill clear hole on both CG330-11 & CG331-3 horizontals. AT JAMB: Drill clear hole on both CG330-11 & CG331-3 or CG330-11, CG331-2 & CG331-1 vercals. Anchor spacing varies depending on shim gap. Refer to engi-neer’s requirements or Product Approval for further informaon. FIG. 5
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 11 STEP 6. APPLY CLEAR SILICONE SEALANT AT ALL HORIZONTAL ENDS TO BUTT VERTICAL Note crical seal area shown in FIG. 6 FIG. 6 FAS14-2 APPLY CLEAR SILICONE SEALANT AT HORIZONTAL ENDS
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 12 STEP 7. SHOP GLASS INSTALLATION. Clean edge of glass (at least 2" edge distance) around the enre perimeter and also the aluminum poron where heel bead silicone will be applied. It is important that surfaces are clean of oil, dirt or any debris and dry to ensure proper bonding of silicone to the glass and aluminum. Apply glazing tape and set correct type of seng blocks at 1/4 points Refer to FIG. 7. (Reference shop draw-ing or Product Approval drawings for locaons on horizontal). Seng blocks are not to be placed closer than 6” from the edge of glass unless specified by a qualified engineer. Center the glass to ensure equal glass bite is aained. FIG. 7 Note: Always check shop drawings or product approval drawings for seng block locaons L/4 L/4 L/2 Recommended 6” Minimum seng placement SETTING BLOCK GLAZING TAPE
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 13 STEP 8. GLAZING GASKETS INSTALLATION Four gaskets are cut 10% longer than DLO (width and height) to allow for shrinkage. It is important that gaskets are cut and installed as shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 8 Start gasket at center going to corners
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 14 STEP 8. (CONTINUATION) CORNER TREATMENTS Glazing gaskets are prone to shrink and pull away at the corners over a period of me. This allows for exces-sive air and/or water infiltraon at the corners. Standard glazing pracce is to provide corner treatment to ensure weather ghtness on the exterior and interior corner intersecons. RECOMMENDED: SEALED CORNERS Pull gaskets back 2” in both direcons from corners as shown in FIG. 9 and seal with seal-ant. While long-term adhesion to the rubber gaskets with sealant is not assured, historical field experience has proven this type of cor-ner treatment to be the next best method short of vulcanized corner gaskets. NOT RECOMMENDED (FIG. 10) Notch Cung Corners - The corners of the rubber gasket are notched on the underside without cung the nearside. The gasket is installed in one length and is bu joined in the center at the horizontal or header. While this method of glazing is widely used for marine glaz-ing residenal sliding glass doors or shower doors, it is not recom-mended for commercial storefront glazing. FIG. 9 FIG. 10
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 15 STEP 9. PERIMETER HEEL BEAD SILICONE SEALANT APPLICATION It is recommended to mask off glass and frame fin (Fig 11) prior to applying structural sealant. Make sure sur-faces are clean and dry, and appropriate primers have been used. Fill enre void with structural silicone seal-ant (refer to product approval for approved silicone types) and tool flush with the outer edge frame. Immedi-ately remove masking tape and allow sealants to cure. FIG. 11 STRUCTURAL SEALANT MASKING TAPE
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 16 STEP 10. UNIT INSTALLATION Clean areas from debris prior to installing panels. Install first panel on either end, plumb, level and align using shim . With the first panel installed and aached to substrate, connue installing panels as illustrated below. FIG. 12 FIRST UNIT SUCCEEDING UNIT BUILDING STRUCTURE
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 17 STEP 10. (CONTINUATION) NOTE: RG-33 shall be cut 2" greater than the frame height to compensate for pull and shrinkage. FIG. 13 TYPICAL UNIT INSTALLATION I N T E R I O R FIG. 14 END UNIT INSTALLATION I N T E R I O R
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 18 STEP 11. Install anchors to substrate. Reference Product Approval for anchor type, size, quanty and locaon for each substrate. CAUTION: The overall structural integrity of the storefront system relies on the proper aachment of the framing to the surrounding substrate as prescribed by the engineer or Product Approval. Do not modify frame aachment procedures. APPROVED ANCHOR E X T E R I O R CG330-11 OPEN BACK GLASS STOP CG330-12 OPEN BACK COVER FIG. 15
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 19 STEP 12. APPLY PERIMETER SEALANT. Apply perimeter silicone sealant. Backer rod is required for gaps bigger the 1/4”. Interior perimeter sili-cone sealant is highly recommended. FIG. 16
SERIES CG330 / CT331 / CT332 STOREFRONT SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 403 West Park Court, Suite 201, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Tel (800) 432‐8132. www.trulite.com page 20 INDEX (BILL OF MATERIALS)