SECTION 08120

ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Description of Work:
This section specifies the standards, materials, hardware, and equipment necessary to design,
furnish and install aluminum doors & frames.
1.02 RELATED SECTION
A. Section 07920 Sealants and Caulking
B. Section 08410 Aluminum Entrance Door Hardware Glazing
C. Section 08710 Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings
D. Section 08800 on Extruded Aluminum.
1.03 REFERENCES Specification for High Performance Organic Coatings on
A. AAMA 603.8 Architectural Extrusions and Panels.
B. AAMA 605.2 Aluminum Storefront and Entrance Manual.
C. AAMA SFM-1

D. ANSI/ASTM A463 Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip

Process, Structural (Physical) Quality.
E. ANSI/ASTM B209 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.
F. AAMA 605.2-90 Flouoropolymer Coating System.
G. ANSI/ASTM B221 Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bar, Rod, Wire, Shape, and
Tube.
H. ANSI/ASTM E283 Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain
Walls, and Doors.
I. ANSI/ASTM E330 Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain
Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure
Difference.

J. ANSI/ASTM E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,

Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Standards: Except as otherwise indicated, requirements for aluminum frames, and the
terminology used in this Section, are those of NAAMM (The National Association of Architectural
Metal Manufacturers), AAMA (Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association) and AA
(Aluminum Association), and in particular, those of the "Entrance Manual" by NAAMM.
 B. Sizes and Types: Provide aluminum doors and framing systems as shown. Required sizes
of frames and doors are shown on Drawings.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Manufacturer's Data: For CLIENT's approval, submit manufacturer's
specifications, recommendations and standard details for aluminum doors and frames.
Include fabrication, finishing, accessories and other components of the work.

B. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for fabrication and installation of aluminum
door frames, and associated components or work. Include, in metric dimensions, wall elevations,
sections and full sized detail sections. Show anchors, joint system and expansion provisions.

C. Samples: Submit 2 samples of required aluminum finish, on 300 mm (12") long extrusions
from stock to be used for work. Where normal color and texture variations are to be expected,
include 2 or more units of each sample, showing the range of such variations. Samples will
be reviewed by CLIENT for color and texture only. Compliance with other requirements is the
exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site under provisions of Contract
Documents.
B. Protect pre-finished aluminum surfaces with wrapping. Do not use adhesive papers or sprayed
coatings which bond when exposed to sunlight or weather.

1.07 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not install sealants when ambient temperature is less than 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) during
and 48 hours after installation.

1.08 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on shop drawings.

1.09 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate the Work with installation of fire stopping , air and vapor barrier components or
materials.

PART 2 -PRODUCTS
2.01 l ANUFACTURERS
A.
1. ALUMACO, Dammam.
Tel: 03 859 4555
Fax: 03 857 2081

2. AI-JAZIRA Aluminum, Dammam Tel: 03 857 2313

Fax: 03 857 3927

B. Or as approved equal.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Frames: Framing systems shall be a true thermal break, 60mm wide by 180mm deep frames of
extruded aluminum similar to Schuco SK 60V or approved equal.
C. Doors: Doors shall be of a medium stile design similar to the Schuco SK 60V, or approved equal
complete with flexible non-porous weather-stripping on all exterior doors.

Note: Wherever applicable as indicated on drawings, provide steel framing with aluminum
cladding similar to SCHUCO EICH Series.
D. Aluminum Extrusions: Provide alloy and temper as recommended by
manufacturer for strength, corrosion resistance, application of required finish and control of
color, with not less than 22,000 psi ultimate tensile strength. Provide main extrusions of not less
than 3 mm (.125 in.) wall thickness, except as otherwise indicated.

E. Hardware:
Hardware for aluminum doors shall be furnished and installed by the door manufacturer
and shall include the following:
1. Thresholds: Aluminum metal threshold with built-in stop strip with wool pile
weather stripping, 13mm (1/2") high similar to PEMKO 177BP or National Guard 884BR-P or
equivalent.
2. Butt Hinges: Extra heavy weight, four ball bearing, five knuckle hinges, ANSI Type
A2111 in brass or bronze metal. Size 127 x 115 mm (5" x 4- 1/2") wide with non-removable
stainless steel pins. Similar to Stanley Model # FBB-199-SSP-, NRP, or Hager BB-
1199-SSP, NRP, or
Mckinney T4B 3386 SSP-NRP, US10, Satin bronze or equivalent.

3. Panic Device: Concealed vertical rod devices with outside key operation,
inside key cylinder dogging similar to Adam's Rite 8600 x 8650 Series 33 or Von Durpin
(less Pull) or Monarch 17-C-P (Less Pull) or Sargent 8400 or approved equal. For pair
of doors provide concealed vertical rod devices if meeting stiles are not provided. If
meeting stiles are provided use mortise exit device for the active door leaf and a concealed
vertical rod device for the inactive door.

4. Concealed overhead combination holder-stop; Glynn-Johnson 100 or Sargent 690

Series, Rixson No. 1 Series or Corbin 490 Series, US10, Satin bronze or equivalent.

5. Door Closures: LCN 4040 "Super Smoothie" or Rixson 2020 or Corbin

120 or equivalent, surface mounted, for mounting on head of door frame. Painted finish
to match door finish.
6. Door Pulls: Solid stainless steel offset tubular pulls, 25mm (1") diameter,
250mm (10") long, similar to Quality No. 521.
7. Door Push Bars: Solid stainless steel tubular push bars, Quality No. 473.

8. Door Cylinders: Specified under section 08710.

E. Accessories and Miscellaneous Materials
Fasteners: Aluminum, non-magnetic stainless steel or hardened, tempered aluminum
fasteners guaranteed by manufacturer to be compatible with frames, anchors and other items
being fastened. For exposed fasteners (if any), provide countersunk aluminum flathead screws
with finish matching the item fastened.
Do not use exposed fasteners except where unavoidable for assembly of units.
2.03 FABRICATION
A. General
1. Complete cutting, fitting, forming, drilling and grinding of all metal work
prior to cleaning, finishing, treatment and application of coatings.
2. Conceal fasteners, except as otherwise shown.
3. Maintain continuity of line and accurate relationship of planes and angles. Provide secure
attachment and support at mechanical joints, with hairline fit of contracting members.

4. Reinforce work as necessary for performance requirements and for support with
the structure. Separate dissimilar metals with bituminous paint or preformed separators
which will prevent corrosion.
5. Finish Hardware Preparation: Prepare aluminum frame units to receive mortise
type and concealed finish hardware, including cutouts, reinforcing, drilling and
tapping in accordance with the final finish hardware schedule and templates provided
by the hardware supplier. Locate finish hardware as shown on final approved shop
drawings, or if not shown, in accordance with "Recommended Locations for Builder's
Hardware", published by the National Building's Hardware Association".

B. Aluminum Frames and Doors

1. Fabricate tubular frame assemblies and aluminum doors, as shown, with
mechanical and welded joints in accordance with manufacturer's standards and with
concealed fasteners.
2. Provide members of the size, shape and profile shown in drawings. Reinforce
internally as necessary, to support the required loads.
3. Apply a bituminous coating of an approximately 30-mil dry film thickness or
other suitable permanent, separator, on the concealed contact surfaces of dissimilar
materials, or surfaces in contact with concrete or concrete masonry units, before
assembly or installation, wherever there is possibility of corrosive or chemical
reaction between dissimilar materials or metals.

2.04 ALUMINUM FINISHES

General:
1. All aluminum sections shall be powder coated, non-metallic of color designated by
CLIENT, with a protective clear UV resisting overcoat and applied by an applicator approved
in writing by the coating manufacturer and under the coating manufacturer's direction. Pre-
treat aluminum to obtain primer bond. Color and sheen shall be uniform with no variations
detectable by the naked eye at a 1500 mm distance.

2. After fabrication of metal work, prepare surfaces for finishing in accordance

with recommendations of aluminum producer, finisher or processor.

Finish all components of each assembly simultaneously so as to attain complete

uniformity of color. Adjust and control direction of mechanical finishes (as specified) to
achieve the best overall visual effect in work, as determined in consultation with a CLIENT
Representative.
 3. Color Tolerance: The CLIENT Representative reserves the right to reject aluminum
units because of color variations which are visually objectionable, but only where
variation exceeds range of variations established by the manufacturer prior to work,
by means of range samples which have been accepted by CLIENT.

Prepare range samples on extrusions of profiles and shapes similar to, and at least 50%
as large as, the actual members of work.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify site opening conditions.
B. Verify dimensions, tolerances, and method of attachment with other work.
C. Verify wall openings and adjoining air and vapor seal materials are ready to receive work
of this Section.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Comply with manufacturer's specifications and recommendations for the installation of
aluminum doors and frames. Coordinate installation with the electrical sections of these
specifications.
B. Set plumb, level and true to line, without warp or rack of frames. Anchor securely in
place. Separate aluminum and other corrosive metal surfaces from sources of corrosion or
electrolytic action at points of contact with other materials.

3.03 TOLERANCES
A. Maximum Variation from Plumb: 0.06 inches every 3 ft (1.5 mm/m) non- cumulative
or 1/16 inches per 10 ft (1.5 mm/3 m), whichever is less.
B. Maximum Misalignment of Two Adjoining Members Abutting in Plane: 1/32 inch
(0.08 mm).
3.04 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust work under provisions of Contract Documents.
B. Adjust operating hardware for smooth operation.
3.05 CLEANING
A. Remove protective material from pre-finished aluminum surfaces.
B. Wash down surfaces with a solution of mild detergent in warm water, applied with soft, clean
wiping cloths. Take care to remove dirt from corners. Wipe surfaces clean.

C. Remove excess sealant by method acceptable to sealant manufacturer.

3.06 PROTECTIONOFMNISHEDWORK
A. Protect finished Work under provisions of Contract Documents.
B. Protect finished Work from damage.
END OF SECTION