Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope BRW-500 BlastMax - Manual (Page 4)

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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 curtain wall system is designed to accommodate glass or panels measuring 1-5/16"
and 9/16" 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.