Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Reliance-TC - Manual (Page 4)

GENERAL INFORMATION
CHECK MATERIAL
Check glass dimensions for overall size as well as thickness. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope cannot be held
responsible for gaskets that are not water tight due to extreme glass tolerances. The Reliance-TC
curtain wall system is designed to accommodate glass or panels measuring 1 3/4” and 2” in thickness. (+/− 1/32”)
Check all material upon arrival at job site for quality and to determine any shipping damage.
Using the contract documents, completely check the surrounding conditions that will receive your materials.
Notify the general contractor by letter of any discrepancies before proceeding with the work. Failure to do so
constitutes acceptance of work by other trades.
Check shop drawings, installation instructions, architectural drawings and shipping lists to become familiar with
the project. The shop drawings take precedence and include specific details for the project. The installation
instructions are of a general nature and cover the most common conditions. Due to varying job conditions all
sealant used must be approved by the sealant manufacturer to insure it will perform per the conditions shown on
the instructions and shop drawings. The sealant must be compatible with all surfaces in which adhesion is
required, including other sealant surfaces. Use primers where directed by sealant manufacturer. Properly store
sealant at the recommended temperatures and check sealant for remainder of shelf life before using.
FIELD CONDITIONS
All material to be installed must be plumb, level and true. Aluminum to be placed in direct contact with masonry
or incompatible material should be isolated with a heavy coat of zinc chromate, bituminous paint or non−metallic
material.
After sealant is set and a representative amount of the wall has been glazed (250 square feet or more), run a
water hose test in accordance with AAMA 501.2 specifications to check installation. On large projects the hose
test should be repeated during the glazing operation.
CLEANING MATERIALS
Cement, plaster terrazzo, alkaline and acid based materials used to clean masonry are very harmful to finishes.
Any residue should be removed with water and mild soap immediately or permanent staining will occur. A spot
test is recommended before any cleaning agent is used. Refer to the Architectural Finish Guide in the
detail catalog.
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EXPANSION JOINTS
Expansion joints and perimeter joints shown in these instructions and in the shop drawings are shown at nominal
size. Actual dimensions may vary due to perimeter conditions and/or differences in metal temperature between
the time of fabrication and the time of installation. For example, a 12 foot unrestrained length of aluminum can
expand or contract 3/32” over a temperature change of 50º F. Any movement potential should be accounted for
at the time of the installation.
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