AAMA 501.1 & ASTM E 283/E 331/E 330 [C4480.01]

AAMA 501.1 and ASTM E 283/E 331/E 330 TEST REPORT

Report No.: C4480.01-450-44

Rendered to:

Tubelite Inc. Walker, Michigan

PRODUCT TYPE: Storefront

SERIES/MODEL: Non-Impact TU24000

This report contains in its entirety: Cover Page: 1 page Report Body: 13 pages Sketches: 1 page Drawings: 45 pages

Test Start Date: 3/27/2013 Test End Date: 4/12/2013 Report Date: 5/1/2013 Test Record Retention End Date: 5/1/2017

Architectural Testing

Test Report No.: C4480.01-450-44 Report Date: 5/1/2013

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1.0 Client Identification: 1.1 Report Issued To: Tubelite Inc.

3056 Walker Ridge Drive NW Walker, Michigan 49544

1.2 Contact Person: Steve Wilkening

2.0 Laboratory Identification: 2.1 Test Laboratory: Architectural Testing, Inc.

2658 Electronics Way West Palm Beach, Florida 33407

2.2 Laboratory Phone Number: 561.881.0020

3.0 Project Summary: 3.1 Introduction: Architectural Testing, Inc. was contracted by Tubelite Inc. to

conduct AAMA 501.1 and ASTM E 283/E 331/E 330 testing on their Non-Impact TU24000 Storefront in accordance with Florida Building Code requirements. The two specimens tested met the performance requirements set forth in the protocols. The results are summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: Summary of Test Results Specimen

# Test Protocol Test Conditions Test Conclusion

1

Air Infiltration Test (ASTM E 283-04[12])

+75 Pa and +300 Pa (1.57 and 6.24 psf) PASS

Water Infiltration Test (ASTM E 331-00[09])

575 Pa (12.0 psf) PASS

Dynamic Water Infiltration Test (AAMA 501.1-05)


Static Load Test (ASTM E 330-02[10])

+1435/-1435 Pa (+30/-30 psf) Design Wind Load PASS



2

Air Infiltration Test (ASTM E 283-04[12])

+75 Pa and +300 Pa (1.57 and 6.24 psf) PASS



Static Load Test (ASTM E 330-02[10])

+1435/-1435 Pa (+30/-30 psf) Design Wind Load PASS



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3.0 Project Summary: (Continued)

3.2 Product Type: Storefront

3.3 Series/Model: Non-Impact TU24000

3.4 Test Dates: 3/27/2013 - 4/12/2013

3.5 Test Record Retention End Date: 5/1/2017

3.6 Test Location: Architectural Testing, Inc. test facility in West Palm Beach, Florida

3.7 Test Specimen Source: The test specimens were provided by the client. Representative samples of the test specimens will be retained by Architectural Testing for a minimum of ten years from the report completion date.

3.8 Drawing Reference: The test specimen drawings have been reviewed by Architectural Testing and are representative of the test specimens reported herein. Test specimen construction was verified by Architectural Testing per the drawings located in Appendix B. Any deviations are documented herein and on the drawings.

3.9 List of Official Observers:

Name Company Brian Ragsdale Tubelite Inc. Veron Wickham Architectural Testing, Inc. John Spallina Architectural Testing, Inc. Steve Grala Architectural Testing, Inc. Kris Conte Architectural Testing, Inc.

4.0 Test Protocols:

AAMA 501.1-05, Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Using Dynamic Pressure ASTM E 283-04 (12), Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen ASTM E 330-02 (10), Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference ASTM E 331-00 (09), Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

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5.0 Test Specimen Description: There was a pair of door leaves in Test Specimen # 1; however, these doors are not being qualified.

5.1 Product Sizes: Table 2 provides product sizes for the test specimens.

Table 2: Overall Specimen Sizes Specimen

# Overall Area Overall Size Width Height

1 11.2 m2 (120.4 ft2) 4441.8mm (174-7/8") 2517.8mm (99-1/8") 2 12.0 m2 (128.9 ft2) 3794.1mm (149-3/8") 3156.0mm (124-1/4")

5.2 Frame Construction: The frames were fabricated using the 6063-T5 aluminum

extrusions defined in Table 3.

Table 3: Frame Member Details Frame Member Part # Description

Specimen # 1 Head/right jamb TU24441 Thermally broken open back head/ jamb Door (left) jamb A624040 Thermally broken door (left) jamb Snap in filler TU24442 Thermally broken filler snap-fit to the jambs Female expansion mullion TU24346 Thermally broken mullion half

Male expansion mullion TU24336 Thermally broken mullion half – fitted into

female expansion mullion Open back sill TU24240 Thermally broken sill Door header/door jamb (right) A624142 Thermally broken door header/door jamb

(right)

Glass adaptor E6221 Snap-fit to the interior and exterior of the frame at the transom verticals

Glazing stop E14104 Snap-fit to the exterior of the intermediate horizontal mullion and sill

Specimen # 2 Head/jambs TU24441 Thermally broken open back head/ jamb Snap in filler TU24442 Thermally broken filler snap-fit to the jambs Heavy wall mullion TU24435 Thermally broken vertical mullion Sill/intermediate horizontal TU24143 Thermally broken sill/intermediate horizontal

Glazing stop E14104 Snap-fit to the exterior of the sill

Closure pocket assembly (Part # A244545)

Closure pocket snap (Part # E2445) One closure pocket snap was snap-fit to each

end of bridge – assembly was snap-fit to vertical mullion Plastic bridge

(Part # P6595)

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5.0 Test Specimen Description: (Continued)

5.2.1 Frame Corner Construction: At each frame corner the vertical frame member ran through while the horizontal frame member end was square cut and butted. Prior to assembly, Dow Corning 795 silicone sealant was applied to each horizontal member end at the joint locations. The additional details of the corner construction are described in Table 4.

Table 4: Frame Corner Construction Details

Specimen # Location Details

1 Each corner Mechanically attached to the vertical member using #10-16 x 1-1/2" HWH SD screws - two at the head and sill and three at the intermediate horizontals

2 Each corner Mechanically attached to the vertical member using two #10-16 x 1-1/2" HWH SD screws

5.3 Weatherstripping: Table 5 provides details of the weatherstripping utilized in

each test specimen.

Table 5: Weatherstripping Details Specimen # Description Quantity Location

1

Baffle (Part # P6599) Double row Head Double row Sill

Vinyl gasket (Part # P1221) Double row

One row at each side of the male expansion mullion adjacent to the female expansion mullion

2 Baffle (Part # P6599) Double row Head Vinyl gasket (Part # P1221) Double row One row at each side of the female

head receptor adjacent to the head 5.4 Glazing Details:

5.4.1 Glazing Materials: Table 6 describes the glass utilized for testing.

Table 6: Glazing Details Overall Thickness Glass Makeup Glazing Method

25.4mm (1")

6.35mm (1/4") tempered glass

12.7mm (1/2") air space

6.35mm (1/4") tempered glass EPG gasket (Part # P2728)

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5.4.2 Daylight Opening and Glass Bite: Table 7 provides the daylight openings for each test specimen. The glass bite in all areas was 11.1mm (7/16").

Table 7: Daylight Opening Sizes and Glass Bite Details

Specimen # Location Quantity Daylight Opening

1 Center and right lites 2 1197.0mm (47-1/8") (w) x 2416.2mm (95-1/8") (h)

1 Transom 1 1793.9mm (70-5/8") (w) x 314.3mm (12-3/8") (h)

2 Upper row of lites 3 1197.0mm (47-1/8") (w) x 587.4mm (23-1/8") h

2 Lower row of lites 3 1197.0mm (47-1/8") (w) x 2416.2mm (95-1/8") (h)

5.5 Drainage: Table 8 provides details of drainage holes and accessories utilized for

testing.

Table 8: Drainage Details Drainage Method Size Location

Weep slots 7.9mm (5/16") x 41.3mm (5/8")

In sub sill spaced 50.8mm (2") and 152.4mm (6") from each vertical frame member

5.6 Hardware: No hardware was utilized.

5.7 Installation: Table 9 provides the 6063-T5 aluminum receptors and sub-sills

utilized for each test specimen. Table 10 provides details of the test specimen installation into the steel test buck. The rough opening allowed for a 19.1mm (3/4") shim space in all areas with the exception of the head. The shim space at the head of Specimens #1 and #2 was 6.4mm (1/4"). The interior and exterior perimeter of each test specimen was sealed with Dow Corning 795 silicone sealant. Each head receptor, head or sub sill installation fastener head was sealed with Dow Corning 795 silicone sealant.

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Table 9: Installation Member Details Member Part # Description

Specimen # 1 Head receptor male TU24032 Mechanically attached to the buck using #12-14 x 3" FH

SD screws spaced as indicated on the elevation drawing.

Sub sill TU24259

Mechanically attached to the buck using #12-14 x 2" HWH SD screws spaced as indicated on the elevation drawing. Sealed to the sill at the interior using Dow Corning 795 silicone sealant.

End dam P2455 (aluminum sheet)

Mechanically attached to the right end of the sub sill using two #8 x 3/8" ST PH screws

Specimen # 2 Thermal head receptor female

TU24329 Mechanically attached to the buck using #12-14 x 3" FH SD screws spaced as indicated on the elevation drawing.

Head receptor male E24339 Snap-fit to the thermal head receptor female

Thermal sub sill TU24259

Mechanically attached to the buck using #12-14 x 2" HWH SD screws spaced as indicated on the elevation drawing. Sealed to the sill at the interior using Dow Corning 795 silicone sealant.

End dam P2455 (aluminum sheet)

One mechanically attached to each end of the sub sill using two #8 x 3/8" ST PH screws

Table 10: Installation Details

Specimen # Location Anchor Location Anchor

Description

1

Sill Test specimen sits on the sub sill and fits over the head receptor – no anchors were utilized N/A Head

Right jamb

Spaced 101.6mm (4") from each end and at the mid span

#12-14 x 3" FH SD screw

Left jamb Spaced 131.8mm (5-3/16") from each end and at 762mm (30") on center thereafter

1/4-14 x 3-1/2" FH SD screws

2

Sill Test specimen sits on the sub sill and fits into the head receptor – no anchors were utilized N/A Head

Jambs Spaced 101.6mm (4") from each end and at the mid span

#12-14 x 3" FH SD screws

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6.0 Test Results: 6.1 Specimen # 1 Test Results: The temperature during testing was 25.6°-32.2° C

(78.0°-90.0° F). Results are tabulated as follows: Table 11 provides the results for the air infiltration test.

Table 11: Test Specimen # 1 ASTM E 283, Air Infiltration Test Results Test Pressure Results

Air Infiltration at +75 Pa (+1.57 psf) 0.10 L/s/m2

(0.02 cfm/ft2)


(0.03 cfm/ft2) Table 12 provides the results for the water penetration test. Table 12: Test Specimen # 1 ASTM E 331, Water Penetration Test Results

Title of Test Pressure Results

Water Penetration 575 Pa (12.0 psf) Pass

Table 13 provides the results for the dynamic water penetration test.

Table 13: Test Specimen # 1 AAMA 501.1, Dynamic Water Penetration Test Results Title of Test Pressure Results

Dynamic Water Penetration 575 Pa (12.0 psf) Pass

Table 14 provides the SI measurement results and Table 15 provides the standard measurement results for the positive and negative uniform static load test.

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6.0 Test Results: (Continued)

Table 14: Test Specimen # 1 ASTM E 330, Preload and Design Load Test Results

Load Indicator Location

Deflection (mm) Permanent Set (mm) Measured Allowed Measured Allowed

+720 Pa 50% of Test Pressure

B 1.3 10.4 0.0 3.7 E 3.8 14.0 0.1 5.0 H 3.8 14.0 0.1 5.0 J 0.3 14.0 0.0 5.0

+1435 Pa Design Pressure

B 1.5 10.4 0.1 3.7 E 7.1 14.0 0.2 5.0 H 7.3 14.0 0.0 5.0 J 0.4 14.0 0.0 5.0

-720 Pa 50% of Test Pressure

B 0.5 10.4 0.0 3.7 E 3.7 14.0 0.3 5.0 H 4.1 14.0 0.3 5.0 J 0.8 14.0 0.1 5.0

-1435 Pa Design Pressure

B 1.4 10.4 0.0 3.7 E 7.1 14.0 0.4 5.0 H 7.5 14.0 0.5 5.0 J 2.0 14.0 0.3 5.0



Deflection (in.) Permanent Set (in.) Measured Allowed Measured Allowed

+15 psf 50% of Test Pressure

B 0.053 0.411 0.000 0.144 E 0.150 0.551 0.005 0.198 H 0.150 0.551 0.005 0.198 J 0.010 0.551 0.000 0.198

+30 psf Design Pressure

B 0.060 0.411 0.005 0.144 E 0.280 0.551 0.008 0.198 H 0.286 0.551 0.000 0.198 J 0.015 0.551 0.000 0.198

-15 psf 50% of Test Pressure

B 0.018 0.411 0.001 0.144 E 0.146 0.551 0.010 0.198 H 0.160 0.551 0.010 0.198 J 0.030 0.551 0.002 0.198

-30 psf Design Pressure

B 0.055 0.411 0.000 0.144 E 0.278 0.551 0.015 0.198 H 0.296 0.551 0.021 0.198 J 0.080 0.551 0.010 0.198

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Table 16 provides the results for the water penetration test. Table 16: Test Specimen # 1 ASTM E 331, Water Penetration Test Results

Title of Test Pressure Results Water Penetration 575 Pa (12.0 psf) Pass

Table 17 provides the SI measurement results and Table 18 provides the standard measurement results for the structural overload test. Table 17: Test Specimen # 1 ASTM E 330, Structural Overload Test Results



2155 Pa Test Pressure

B 4.2 N/A 0.1 3.7 E 10.8 N/A 0.1 5.0 H 10.2 N/A 0.1 5.0 J 1.5 N/A 0.3 5.0

-2155 Pa Test Pressure

B 4.4 N/A 0.1 3.7 E 10.3 N/A 0.2 5.0 H 10.0 N/A 0.0 5.0 J 2.3 N/A 0.3 5.0

Table 18: Test Specimen # 1 ASTM E 330, Structural Overload Test Results



+45 psf Test Pressure

B 0.165 N/A 0.005 0.144 E 0.425 N/A 0.005 0.198 H 0.400 N/A 0.003 0.198 J 0.060 N/A 0.010 0.198

-45 psf Test Pressure

B 0.175 N/A 0.005 0.144 E 0.405 N/A 0.008 0.198 H 0.393 N/A 0.000 0.198 J 0.090 N/A 0.010 0.198

Note: See Architectural Testing Sketch #1 for indicator locations. For all indicator locations with the exception of J, deflection/permanent set reported is the overall deflection between three points (longest unsupported span) which accounts for support movement.

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Conclusion: Architectural Testing observed no signs of failure in any area of the test specimen during the AAMA 501.1 and ASTM E 283/E 331/E 330 testing; as such, the test specimen satisfies the requirements of these test protocols. 6.2 Specimen # 2 Test Results: The temperature during testing was 14.4°-30.0° C

(58.0°-86.0° F). Results are tabulated as follows:

Table 19 provides the results for the air infiltration test.

Table 19: Test Specimen # 2 ASTM E 283, Air Infiltration Test Results Test Pressure Results


(0.03 cfm/ft2)


(0.06 cfm/ft2) Table 20 provides the results for the water penetration test. Table 20: Test Specimen # 2 ASTM E 331, Water Penetration Test Results

Title of Test Pressure Results Water Penetration 575 Pa (12.0 psf) Pass

Table 21 provides the SI measurement results and Table 23 provides the standard measurement results for the positive and negative uniform static load test.




+720 Pa 50% of Test Pressure

A 0.5 18.0 0.0 6.3 D 7.9 18.0 0.1 6.3 F 0.0 6.8 0.0 2.4

+1435 Pa Design Pressure

A 1.0 18.0 0.3 6.3 D 15.4 18.0 0.0 6.3 F 0.8 6.8 0.0 2.4

-720 Pa 50% of Test Pressure

A 1.5 18.0 0.5 6.3 D 8.4 18.0 0.3 6.3 F 0.6 6.8 0.0 2.4

-1435 Pa Design Pressure

A 2.0 18.0 0.8 6.3 D 15.9 18.0 0.3 6.3 F 1.1 6.8 0.0 2.4

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+15 psf 50% of Test Pressure

A 0.020 0.710 0.000 0.249 D 0.310 0.710 0.005 0.249 F 0.000 0.269 0.000 0.094

+30 psf Design Pressure

A 0.040 0.710 0.010 0.249 D 0.605 0.710 0.000 0.249 F 0.030 0.269 0.000 0.094

-15 psf 50% of Test Pressure

A 0.060 0.710 0.020 0.249 D 0.330 0.710 0.010 0.249 F 0.025 0.269 0.000 0.094

-30 psf Design Pressure

A 0.080 0.710 0.030 0.249 D 0.625 0.710 0.010 0.249 F 0.045 0.269 0.000 0.094

Table 23 provides the results for the water penetration test. Table 23: Test Specimen # 2 ASTM E 331, Water Penetration Test Results

Title of Test Pressure Results

Water Penetration 575 Pa (12.0 psf) Pass

Table 24 provides the SI measurement results and Table 25 provides the standard measurement results for the structural overload test. Table 24: Test Specimen # 2 ASTM E 330, Structural Overload Test Results



2155 Pa Test Pressure

A 1.5 N/A 0.0 6.3 D 18.0 N/A 0.1 6.3 F 2.5 N/A 0.3 2.4

-2155 Pa Test Pressure

A 2.8 N/A 0.3 6.3 D 26.0 N/A 0.1 6.3 F 3.4 N/A 0.0 2.4

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Table 25: Test Specimen # 2 ASTM E 330, Structural Overload Test Results



+45 psf Test Pressure

A 0.060 N/A 0.000 0.249 D 0.710 N/A 0.005 0.249 F 0.100 N/A 0.010 0.094

-45 psf Test Pressure

A 0.110 N/A 0.010 0.249 D 1.024 N/A 0.003 0.249 F 0.133 N/A 0.000 0.094

Note: See Architectural Testing Sketch #2 for indicator locations. For all indicator locations with the exception of A, deflection/permanent set reported is the overall deflection between three points (longest unsupported span) which accounts for support movement. Conclusion: Architectural Testing observed no signs of failure in any area of the test specimen during the ASTM E 283/E 331/E 330 testing; as such, the test specimen satisfies the requirements of these test protocols.

7.0 Test Equipment:

Deflection Measuring Device: Linear transducers and 1" dial indicators

8.0 Laboratory Compliance Statements: The following are provided as required by the protocols for the testing reported herein.

Tape and film were used to seal against air leakage during structural testing. In our opinion, the tape and film did not influence the results of the test. Architectural Testing will service this report for the entire test record retention period. Test records that are retained such as detailed drawings, datasheets, representative samples of test specimens, or other pertinent project documentation will be retained by Architectural Testing, Inc. for the entire test record retention period. This report does not constitute certification of this product nor an opinion or endorsement by this laboratory. It is the exclusive property of the client so named herein and relates only to the specimen(s) tested. This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Architectural Testing, Inc.

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For ARCHITECTURAL TESTING, Inc. ___________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Angela Abramczyk Vinu J. Abraham, P.E. Technical Writer Vice President - Southeast Region AA:coc Attachments (pages): This report is complete only when all attachments listed are included. Appendix A: Sketches (1) Appendix B: Drawings (45) This report produced from controlled document template ATI 00651, issued 01/18/13.

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Appendix A

Sketches

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Sketch #1: Specimen # 1

Sketch #2: Specimen # 2

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Appendix B

Drawings

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AAMA 501.1 & ASTM E 283/E 331/E 330 [C4480.01]