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SuperLite II-XL 120 is a fire resistive, technically advanced glazing product that blocks radiant heat transfer to meet ASTM E119 requirements. SAFTI FIRST was the first to provide this new technology to the USA in 1982. SuperLite II-XL products have been tested to the stringent wall standard and therefore are considered a “transparent wall.”
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SUPERLITE II-XL 120 min. SPECIFICATION 

SECTION 08810

GLASS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes: Fire rated glazing
    1. SuperLite II-XL 120 fire rated glazing material.
    2. Applications of fire rated glazing includes:
      1. Fire rated glazing as sidelights, borrowed lights, windows and transoms in fire rated frames.

  2. Related Sections:
    1. Section 01340: Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.
    2. Section 08510: Steel Windows.

1.02 REFERENCES

    1. ASTM E119 Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
    2. E2010-01 Methods for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

    1. NFPA 80: Fire Doors and Windows.
    2. NFPA 251: Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
    3. NFPA 257: Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

  3. Uniform Building Codes (UBC):
    1. UBC-7-1: Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
    2. UBC-7-4: Methods for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

    1. UL 10 B: Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.
    2. UL 263: Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.

  5. Standard Council of Canada (ULC):
    1. ULC Standard CAN4-S101: Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
    2. ULC Standard CAN4-S106: Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

    1. ANSI Z97.1: Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings.

    1. CPSC 16 CFR 1201: Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.

1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

  1. Performance Requirements: Provide a fire rated glazing manufactured, fabricated and installed to maintain performance criteria stated by manufacturer without defects, damage or failure.
    1. Fire Rating: 120 minutes as specified.
    2. Window Certification: Window assemblies with ratings of less than 60 minutes shall be tested in accordance with E2010-01, NFPA 257, UBC 7-4, UL 9, CAN4-S106 Standard Test Methods.
    3. Wall Certifications: Window/wall assemblies with ratings of 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E119, NFPA 251, UBC 7-1, UL 263, ULC- S101 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
    4. Testing Laboratory: Fire test shall be conducted by an approved independent testing laboratory, similar to Warnock Hersey International or Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

  2. Listings and Labels:
    1. Fire rated glazing shall be under current follow-up service by an approved independent agency and maintain a current listing or certification. Assemblies shall be labeled in accordance with limits of listings.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

  1. Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedure Section.
    1. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles and product components.
    2. Samples: Submit samples for finishes, colors and textures.
    3. Technical Information: Submit latest edition of manufacturer's product data providing product descriptions, technical data and installation instructions.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

  1. General: Comply with Division1 Product Requirements Sections.
  2. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid construction delays.
  3. Delivery: Deliver materials to specified destinations in manufacturer or distributor's packaging undamaged, complete with installation instructions.
  4. Storage and Protection: Store off ground, under cover, protected from weather and construction activities and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.

1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS

  1. Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements for openings by field measurements before fabrication. Show recorded measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.

1.07 WARRANTY

  1. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions.
  2. Manufacturer's Warranty: Submit, for Owner's acceptance, manufacturer's standard warranty document. Manufacturer's warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have under the Contract Documents.
    1. Warranty Period: 5 years commencing on Date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 FIRE RATED GLAZING

  1. Manufacturer: SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions
    1. Contact: 325 Newhall Street, San Francisco, CA 94124-2693; Telephone 415/824-4900 Fax 415/824-5900
      Web: www.safti.com

  2. Proprietary Products System: SuperLite II-XL –120 Fire Rated Glass.
    1. SuperLite II-XL –120 Fire Retardant Filled Unit.
    2. Thickness: 1¼ - 1½”
    3. U Value: 0.30
    4. Weight: 12-lbs/sq. ft.
    5. Sound Transmission Rating: 44 STC
    6. Light Transmission Rating: 81%
    7. Glazing materials shall be optically clear, colorless and free from usual distortion.

  3. Manufacturer's Fire Rated Glazing Material:
    1. Each piece of fire-rated glazing material shall be labeled with a permanent logo including name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (Warnock Hersey), fire rating period and safety glazing standards.
    2. Glazing material installed in Hazardous Locations, subject to human impact, shall be certified and permanently labeled as meeting applicable requirements referenced in NFPA 80:
      1. ANSI Z97.1, 100 ft-LB (1780 N).
      2. CPSC 16 CFR 1201, Category II 400 ft. lbs.

  4. Substitutions: No substitutions allowed.

2.02 MATERIALS

  1. Glazing Accessories: Manufacturer recommended fire rated glazing accessory as follows:
    1. Glazed with EPDM tape or other listed flame resistant gasket material and calcium silicate setting blocks.

2.03 RELATED PRODUCTS
Framing Systems: Refer to Division 8 Doors & Windows Sections for related framing systems materials.

  1. Glazing shall be installed in a rated framing system meeting ASTM E119, E2010-01, NFPA 251 NFPA 257, UL 9, UL 263, UBC 7-1, UBC 7-4 or CAN4-S106 and ASTM E2074-00, NFPA 252, UL 10b, UBC 7-2 or CAN4-S104 and wall standards E119, NFPA 251, UBC 7-1, UL 263 AND UL Standard CAN4S1-7.

2.04 SOURCE QUALITY

  1. Source Quality: Obtain fire rated glazing products from a single manufacturer.
    1. Fabrication Dimensions: Fabricated to approved dimensions. The general contractor shall guarantee dimensions where practicable within required tolerances.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Compliance: Comply with manufacturer's product data including product technical bulletins and installation instructions.

3.02 EXAMINATION

  1. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify substrate conditions, have been previously installed under other sections, and are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.03 INSTALLATION

  1. Installation shall be in strict accordance with the fire resistant glazing material manufacturer's specifications. Field cutting or tampering is strictly prohibited.

3.04 CLEANING

  1. Cleaning: Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Clean installed products in accordance with manufacture's instructions prior to owner's acceptance. Remove construction debris from project site and legally dispose of debris.

END OF SECTION