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Alumiline™

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PW 90 PARTS LIST

TRACK & FRAMESWITCH (if required) . . .15422TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5612

ASSORTED TUBE AND SASHSIZES AVAILABLE

FRAMING1-3/4” X 4”1-3/4” X 4-1/2”2” X 4-1/2”2” X 6”

DOORS (CH only)NARROW STILEMEDIUM STILEWIDE STILE

SASH1/4” GLAZING1” GLAZING

ACCESSORIESNEOPRENE . . . . . . . . .FG-11334” REMOVEABLE

HEAD TRACKRecessed . . . . . . . . .15425Surface . . . . . . . . . . .15424

TAIL BUMPER STOP . . .15426ALIGNMENT BAR . . . . .15427NEOPRENE BUMPER

STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . .15461WAX STICK . . . . . . . . . . .15254NEOPRENE

SETTING BLOCKS . .15461NECESSARY

ASSORTED FASTENERS

PW 180 PARTS LIST

TRACK & FRAMETRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5612SNAP TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . .5613SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15422WALL ADAPTER

(if required) . . . . . . . .5685

PANELHEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5615MUNTIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5675BOTTOM RAIL . . . . . . . . .5625STILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5635STILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5645GLAZING BEAD . . . . . . .5665

ACCESSORIESNEOPRENE . . . . . . . . . . .56884” REMOVEABLE

HEAD TRACKRecessed . . . . . . . . .15425Surface . . . . . . . . . . .15424

TAIL BUMPER STOP . . .15426ALIGNMENT BAR . . . . . .15427NEOPRENE BUMPER

STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . .15461WAX STICK . . . . . . . . . . .15254NEOPRENE

SETTING BLOCKS . .15461NECESSARY

ASSORTED FASTENERS

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CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION:The Vistawall PW 90 and PW 180 sliding mall fronts represent thelatest in product development technology complemented bydealer on-the-job input and experience. Proper use of these sys-tems will assure optimum results in erection and long term per-formance

Vistawall does not control the application nor selection of itsproduct configurations, sealant or glazing materials and assumesno responsibility thereof. It is the responsibility of the owner,architect and installer to make these selections in strict compli-ance with applicable laws and building codes.

PROTECTION AND STORAGE:

Handle the material carefully. Do not drop from the truck. Stackwith adequate separation so that the material will not rub togeth-er. Store material off the ground. Protect against the elementsand other construction hazards by using a well ventilated cover-ing. Remove material from package if it is wet or is located in adamp area.

CHECK MATERIAL:

Check all material upon arrival for quality and to assure againstshipping damage. Any visible damage must be noted on thefreight bill at the time of receipt. If a claim is required, then thereceiving party must process a claim with the freight company.

Completely check construction which will receive your materialsagainst contract documents. Notify the general contractor by let-ter of any discrepancies before proceeding with the work.Failure to do so constitutes acceptance of work by other trades.

Check shop drawings and installation instructions to becomefamiliar with the project. The shop drawings take precedenceand include specific details for the project. The installation

instructions are of a general nature and cover the most commonconditions. Due to varying job conditions, all sealants usedshould be approved by the sealant manufacturer to insure theywill function for conditions shown on instructions and shopdrawings. They must be compatible with all surfaces in whichadhesion is required including other sealant surfaces. Useprimers where directed by manufacturer of sealants. Be sure toproperly store sealants at recommended temperatures andcheck sealant for remainder of shelf life before using.

FIELD CONDITIONS:

• Not recommended for exterior use where door must be water-tight.

• All materials to be installed plumb, level, and true. Aluminum tobe placed in direct contact with the masonry or incompatiblematerials should be isolated with a heavy coat of zinc-chromateor bituminous paint.

• Coordinate protection of installed materials with general con-tractors and other trades.

CLEANING MATERIALS:

Cement, plaster, terrazzo, alkaline and acid based materials usedto clean masonry are very harmful to finishes and should beremoved with water and a mild soap immediately or permanentstaining will occur. A spot test is recommended before anycleaning agent is used.

MAINTENANCE:

Keep tracks free of debris, including areas where panels stack.Wax tracks periodically using wax stick. Actual waxing scheduledepends on door use factors, including traffic, season and cli-mate, but once a week in high traffic areas should keep panelsoperating smoothly.

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1

PW 90 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 – 3

PW 180 Assembly Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

PW 180 Installation Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 – 6

PW 180 Glass Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

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PW 90 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. A). OBTAIN BENCH MARKS AT EACHJAMB (4’0” FROM FINISHED FLOOR) FROM GENERAL CONTRACTOR.

B). CHECK OPENING FOR WIDTH AND HEIGHT.

C). CHECK JAMBS FOR PLUMB.

A). DOUBLE CHECK SHIPMENT BY 2. LAYING OUT TRACK & ACCESSORIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY PRINT AND ACCESSORY LISTS.

B). TAILS OF TOP SWITCH MUST FACE SAME DIRECTION AS FLOOR SWITCH.

A). LOCATE THE START OF SWITCH ON SHOP DRAWING OR DATA SHEET.3. B). ESTABLISH DIMENSION OF TRACK CENTER LINE TO LOCK JAMB ON SHOP

DRAWINGS OR DATA SHEET. C). INSTALLFLOOR SWITCH AND TRACKS STARTING AT THE“START OF SWITCH POINT AND LOCK JAMB. D).SET TOP OF TRACK WITH FINISHED FLOOR ANDLEVEL WITHIN 1/8” – USE TRANSIT OR WATERLEVEL AND LEVELING WEDGES. E). PACKQUICK DRYING CEMENT AROUND ALL TRACKANCHOR STRAPS AND SWITCHES. F). DO NOTSET PANELS UNTIL CEMENT IS HARD.

A). INSTALL TOP TRACK LEVEL AND4. PLUMB WITH BOTTOM TRACK.

B). USE A STORY POLE TO HOLD VERTICAL OPENING DIMENSION TO +1/4” TO –0”.

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PW 90 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

5. TO INSTALL PANELS, REMOVE THE TWO 4” SECTIONS OF THE TOP TRACK.

INSERT BACK TAB IN GROOVE ON SAME SIDE 6. AS SWITCH TAILS. INSERT TAB IN LEAD EDGEOF PANEL IN GROOVE OPPOSITE THE SWITCH TAILS. MAKE SURE TOP TABS ARE INSTALLED THE SAME WAY.

INSTALL PANELS AS NUMBERED ON SHOP 7. DRAWINGS OR DATA SHEET.

INSTALL PANELS WHERE 4” TRACK SECTIONS WERE REMOVED

WITH THE FIRST PANEL INSTALLED, CHECK SWITCH LAYOUT (IF APPLICABLE).

– PANEL SHOULD GO IN AND OUT OF SWITCH FREELY.

– PANEL IN SWITCH SHOULD BE PARALLEL TO THE STRAIGHT TRACK.

A). USE PRY BAR TO LIFT WEIGHT FROM ROLLER.8. B). INSERT WEDGE UNDER PANEL.C). REMOVE 6” INTERLOCK PIECED). BACK OFF SET SCREW.E). TO MOVE UPWARD, ROTATE BUSHING

CLOCKWISE WITH STANDARD SCREWDRIVER.RE-TIGHTEN SET SCREW.REPLACE 6” INTERLOCK PIECE

BOTTOM CLEARANCE IS PRE-SET AT 3/8” (ADJUSTABLE UP TO 1/2”). TOP CLEARANCE IS 1/4” TO 3/8”.

CHECK ALIGNMENT OF ALL COMPONENTS AND9. FILE ALL TRACK JOINTS SMOOTH. LUBRICATE GROOVES IN ALL TRACK AND SWITCHES WITH JOHNSON’S #140 WAX STICK PROVIDED IN ACCESSORY BAG.RECHECK FREE MOVEMENT OF ALL PANELS.

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PW 180 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

JOINT CLIPS (Factory installed on Stiles)TOP RAIL EXTRUDED CLIP – #5681

Assembled with 1/4” – 20 x 1-3/4 H.H. Bolt1/4” – 20 Lock Washer1-7/16 x 2” Nut Plate

MUNTIN RAIL CLIP – #5687Assembled with 1/4” – 20 x 1-3/4 H.H. Bolt

1/4” – 20 Lock Washer1/4 – 20 Rivnut

BOTTOM RAIL CLIP – #5682Assembled with 1/4” – 20 x 1-3/4 H.H. Bolt

1/4” – 20 Lock Washer1-7/16 x 2” Nut Plate

SCREWS (Field Installed)A #10 x 5/8 PPHSMS – Type A

• ASSEMBLY• INSTALLATION• GLAZING

NOTERemovable Glazing Beadsmust be on Interior Side of Panel.

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PW 180 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A). OBTAIN BENCH MARKS AT EACH1. JAMB (4’0” FROM FINISHED FLOOR) FROM GENERAL CONTRACTOR.B). CHECK OPENING FOR WIDTH AND HEIGHT.C). CHECK JAMBS FOR PLUMB.

A). LOCATE THE START OF SWITCH ON SHOPDRAWING OR DATA SHEET. B). ESTABLISHDIMENSION OF TRACK CENTER LINE TO LOCKJAMB ON SHOP DRAWINGS OR DATA SHEET.C). INSTALL FLOOR SWITCH AND TRACKSSTARTING AT THE “START OF SWITCH POINTAND LOCK JAMB. D). SET TOP OF TRACK WITHFINISHED FLOOR AND LEVEL WITHIN 1/8” – USE TRANSIT OR WATER LEVEL AND LEVELINGWEDGES. E). PACK QUICK DRYING CEMENTAROUND ALL TRACK ANCHOR STRAPS ANDSWITCHES. F). DO NOT SET PANELS UNTILCEMENT IS HARD.

A). INSTALL TOP TRACK LEVEL AND4. PLUMB WITH BOTTOM TRACK.

B). USE A STORY POLE TO HOLD VERTICAL OPENING DIMENSION TO +1/4” TO –0”.

A). DOUBLE CHECK SHIP-MENT BYLAYING OUT TRACK2. & ACCESSORIES IN ACCOR-DANCE WITH ASSEMBLY PRINT AND ACCESSORY LISTS.B). TAILS OF TOP SWITCH MUST FACE SAME DIRECTION AS FLOOR SWITCH.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF TAIL TRACK3. ATTACH STOP BY THREADING SCREW INTO HEX NUT INSERTED INTO TRACK.

ATTACH NEOPRENE BUMPER STOP IN OUTERMOST TRACK LANE, SET AGAINST THE ANGLE STOP.

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PW 180 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

5. TO INSTALL PANELS, REMOVE THE TWO 4” SECTIONS OF THE TOP TRACK.

INSERT BACK TAB IN GROOVE ON SAME SIDE 6. AS SWITCH TAILS.

INSERT TAB IN LEAD EDGE OF PANEL IN GROOVE OPPOSITE THE SWITCH TAILS.

MAKE SURE TOP TABS ARE INSTALLED THE SAME WAY.

INSTALL PANELS AS NUMBERED ON SHOP 7. DRAWINGS OR DATA SHEET.

INSTALL PANELS WHERE 4” TRACK SECTIONS WERE REMOVED

WITH THE FIRST PANEL INSTALLED, CHECK SWITCH LAYOUT.

– PANEL SHOULD GO IN AND OUT OF SWITCH FREELY.

– PANEL IN SWITCH SHOULD BE PARALLEL TO THE STRAIGHT TRACK.

A). USE PRY BAR TO LIFT WEIGHT FROM ROLLER.8. B). INSERT WEDGE UNDER PANEL.C). REMOVE ROUND PLASTIC COVER.D). BACK OFF SET SCREW.E). TO MOVE UPWARD, ROTATE BUSHING

CLOCKWISE WITH STANDARD SCREWDRIVER.RE-TIGHTEN SET SCREW.REPLACE PLASTIC COVER

BOTTOM CLEARANCE IS PRE-SET AT 3/8” (ADJUSTABLEUP TO 1/2”). TOP CLEARANCE IS 1/4” TO 3/8”.

CHECK ALIGNMENT OF ALL COMPONENTS AND9. FILE ALL TRACK JOINTS SMOOTH.LUBRICATE GROOVES IN ALL TRACK AND SWITCHES WITH JOHNSON’S #140 WAX STICK PROVIDED IN ACCESSORY BAG.RECHECK FREE MOVEMENT OF ALL PANELS.

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PW 180 GLAZING INSTRUCTIONS

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10. FOLLOW STEPS 1 THROUGH 5 BELOW

NOTE: GLASS CAN BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO INSTALLING PANELS OR AFTER PANELS ARE IN PLACE