Architectural Specifications

ALUMINUM HINGED COLONIALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

1. Section covers hurricane rated aluminum colonials.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's complete product data for all specified components, including specifications, finish information and installation instructions.
   
2. Shop Drawings: : Submit shop drawings showing layout, sizes and types, product materials, components and accessories, fabrication data, operation, finishes, rough-in dimensions, anchorage and installation requirements and details.
   
3. Samples / colors: Manufacturer's standard array of colors for selection by Architect.
   
4. Quality Assurance Submittals:
   1. Test Reports: Certified test reports showing compliance with specified requirements.
   2. Certificates: Manufacturer's certification that design criteria meets specified requirements.
   3. Operating and Maintenance Instructions: Submit detailed maintenance requirements and operating instructions.
   4. Warranty: Submit specified warranty documents.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Installer Qualifications:
   1. Use only manufacturer’s factory trained installers or qualified licensed installers approved by shutter manufacturer.
      
2. Regulatory Requirements:
   • Comply with all local and governing code requirements.
   • Unless required otherwise, fabricate to withstand wind loads that carry same rating as component and cladding of walls.
     
3. Pre-Installation Conference: Conduct a pre-installation meeting to verify project installation and coordination requirements, field conditions, and manufacturer instructions.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1. Deliver components in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact. Store components protected from harmful weather conditions and damage from other construction activity.

1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS

1. Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements of openings by field measurements before fabrication. Show recorded measurements on shop drawings.

1.06 WARRANTY

1. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by an authorized company official.
   1. Warranty period: ______________years.

(Specifier Note: Refer to manufacturer’s product data and / or consult with manufacturer’s representative for warranty information / requirements).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Specifier Note: Typically in the following Articles and paragraphs, where items occur in brackets ( ) select item desired for Project).

2.01 MANUFACTURER

1. Roll-a-way, Inc., 10601 Oak St. N.E.,
   St. Petersburg, FL 33716
   (727)576-1143, (800) 683-9505
   FAX (727) 579-9410
   
2. Solaroll Shade and Shutter Company, 915 S. Dixie Hwy. East.,
   Pompano Beach, FL
   (954) 782 7211, (800) 432 3002
   FAX (954) 782 3309

2.02 MATERIALS

1. Colonial Components:
   1. Frame: Extruded aluminum, 6063-T6 alloy, 0.062 inch wall thickness
   2. Slat Type: Extruded Aluminum, 6063-T6 alloy, 0.062 inch thickness.
   3. Full length storm bar(s) 6061-T6 aluminum alloy.
   4. Hinges: Extruded Aluminum, 6063-T6 alloy
   5. Baking Panel: (choice of Clear .25” Lexan or Aluminum Sheet Metal.050) built in to the unit - trapped in frame during assembly.

2.03 SHOP FINISH

1. Custom electrostatic paint finish per AMAA 2603.
   
2. Color: (As selected by Architect).
   

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

1. Verify conditions of substrates to determine if acceptable for colonial installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Correct all unsatisfactory conditions prior to commencing colonial installations.

3.2 INSTALLATION

1. Install track and all shutter components to comply with project shop drawings and manufacturer’s written installation requirements.
   1. Where metal surfaces are in contact with masonry, concrete or dissimilar metals, protect with manufacturer’s recommended isolation coatings or tape.
      
2. After installation, lubricate if needed and adjust colonial to operate properly during closure and installation of storm bar(s).

3.03 CLEANING

1. Clean installed components in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions prior to Owner’s acceptance. Properly remove from the site all debris remaining from this installation.
   
2. Inadequate surface cleaning will result in corrosion formation & potential structural damage.

3.4 PROTECTION

1. Comply with manufacturer’s recommendations and protect completed shutter installations from damage during remaining construction so as not to void warranty.

END OF SECTION