Steel Sliding Fire Rated Windows
NISSEN & CO., INC.
9508 Rush Street
South El Monte, CA 91733
Tel: (626) 579-5666
Fax: (626) 579-0628
E-mail: nissenco@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.nissenco.com
08665/NIS
Buy Line 5025
STEEL SLIDING FIRE WINDOWS -
3/4 Hour Fire Rated - I.C.B.O. Approved
• Spring Activated Automatic Closures
• 1/4" Polished Wire or Obscure Glass
• Nail-On or Masonry Type Frames
• Mounting For Glass Not Exceeding 720 sq. in.
Fire resistance rating of 45 minutes in wall construction of masonry,
wood or steel studs per report number 2781, as tested under fire tests
of window assemblies, A.S.T.M.E. 163-65 and National Fire Protection Association
number 257-70.
Windows are manufactured with an automatic closing device. A spring
actuated closer which operates with a 160 degree fusible link mounted on
the interior side of the frame.
MATERIAL: Frame and sash members shall be fabricated of 16 gauge
cold rolled steel, formed and assembled with 12 gauge gussets and 16 gauge
angles. Material complies with ASTM A366.
WEATHERSTRIPPING: Sliding sash panel shall be fully weatherstripped
with silicone treated wool pile or equivalent and vinyl. Fixed panel in
bed is sealed to insure full perimeter weather seal.
FINISH: All steel frame and sash members shall be furnished with
a primer coat on all surfaces, (Optional White or Bronze finish).
GLAZING: Windows to be factory glazed with obscure or clear 1/4"
wire glass. Lites to have minimum of 24 gauge wire with maximum opening
of one square inch per Underwriters Laboratories. Individual lites of glass
shall not exceed 720 square inches each. Glass complies with ANSI Z97.1
and ASTM C1036.
HARDWARE: Sliding panels shall be furnished with a positive latching
1/8" thick steel latch, which is attached to the bottom rail. It engages
on a 1/4" thick keeper that is surface mounted to the sill member. A spring
actuated automatic closing device used in conjunction with a 160 degree
fusible link assembly mounted on the unit. This assembly functions as a
self-closing latch.
SCREEN: Screen frame shall be fabricated from 5/16" x 5/8" tubular
rolled formed aluminum sections. Screen cloth shall be 18 x 16 aluminum
mesh. Screen shall be fixed mounted to the interior of the window frame
through the use of aluminum spring clips. When in place, the screen shall
not interfere with the operation of the sliding panel or impede water drainage
from the sill.
INSTALLATION:
The installer shall set all window frames in a level, plumb and square
condition without distortion. Units shall be promptly caulked, flashed
and anchored in accordance with good window installation practice.
NOTE: All windows are shown from the inside looking out.