Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope CW-250 - Manual (Page 4)

4 February 2012
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The CW-250 curtain wall system is intended to be used by glazing professionals with appropriate
experience. Subcontractors without this experience should employ a qualified person to provide field
instruction and project management.
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope does not control the application nor selection of its product configurations, sealant
or glazing material and assumes no responsibility thereof. It is the responsibility of the owner, architect and installer to
make these selections in strict compliance with applicable laws and building codes.
Variations on the details shown are inevitable and are not the responsibility of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope when
drawn by others. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope strongly encourages its customers to use its Engineering department
for calculations and shop drawings.
PROTECTION AND STORAGE:
Handle the material carefully. Do not drop from the truck. Stack with adequate separation so that the
material will not rub together. Store material off the ground. Protect against the elements and other
construction hazards by using a well - ventilated covering. Remove material from package if it is wet or is
located in a damp area. Please also reference AAMA publication “Care and Handling of Architectural
Aluminum From Shop to Site.”
CHECK MATERIAL:
Check glass dimensions for thickness. Some glass manufacturers are very liberal with their quality control
standards. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope cannot be held responsible for gaskets that are not water tight due to
extreme glazing tolerances. However, given advance notice, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope will attempt
to provide an alternate gasket for a nominal charge.
Check all material upon arrival for quality and to assure against shipping damage. Any visible damage must
be noted on the freight bill at the time of receipt. If a claim is required, then receiving party must process a
claim with the freight company.
Completely check construction that will receive your material against contract documents. 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 and installation instructions 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 should be
approved by the sealant manufacturer to insure they will function for conditions shown on instructions and
shop drawings. They must be compatible with all surfaces in which adhesion is required, including other
sealant surfaces. Use primers where directed by manufacturer of sealant. Be sure to properly store sealant at
the recommended temperatures and check sealant for remainder of shelf life before using.
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