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Section 08810
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A. Field Measurement:
1. Measure size of frame to receive glass.
2. Compute actual glass size, allowing for edge clearances.
3. Coordinate locations of j-boxes, required openings, etc. Prior to fabrication. Size per lobby elevations.
B. Preparation of Surfaces:
1. Remove protective coatings from surfaces to be glazed.
2. Clean glass and glazing surfaces, to remove dust, oil and contaminants, and wipe dry.
C. Mirror Edge Preparation:
1. Apply mirror edge sealant to mirror edges extending sealant 1” on the back of mirror.
2. Allow to dry thoroughly before handling.
3. Cut edges of mirrors should be ground smooth.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Install glass in accordance with manufacturer's recommended instructions and comply with the procedures
recommended in the "Glazing Manual" of the FGJA.
B. Do not cut, seam, nip or abrade tempered, heat strengthened, coated, or insulated glass.
C. Be sure exterior light of glass is set toward the building exterior.
D. Gasket Glazing:
1. Cut gasket with mitered corners to length of channel without stretching.
2. Apply gasket outside fixed edge of rabbet perimeter.
3. Place setting blocks at quarter points of sill rabbet.
4. Place glass on setting block and center horizontal.
5. Apply gasket to inside stop, mitering corners.
E. Do not force or spring glass into place. Provide adequate clearances at edges with shims and spacer blocks as
required.
F. Glass shall be properly sized so that it has correct bearing and concealment as per FGJA.
G. If used on insulated glass, breather tubes must be closed within 30 days of manufacture and preferably within
24 hours after reaching destination; tubes are not to be closed in direct sunlight or unusually hot or cold days.
Do not install units prior to closing breather tubes.
H. Mirrors:
1. Wait until air conditioning is operating before installation.
2. Support mirrors installed on walls from the bottom until mastic sets up.
3. Follow Mirror Mastic manufacturer's installation guidelines to ensure proper installation of mirrors.
I. Decorative Glass:
1. Wait until air conditioning is operating before installation.
2. Support mirrors installed on walls from the bottom until mastic sets up.
3. Follow Mirror Mastic manufacturer's installation guidelines to ensure proper installation of mirrors.
3.04 CLEANING
A. Refer and comply with Section 01710-Cleaning.
B. Remove excess compound from installed glass.
C. Remove labels from glass surface as soon as installed.
D. Wash and polish both faces of glass.
3.05 PROTECTION
A. Attach crossed streamers away from glass face.
B. Do not apply markers to glass surfaces.
C. Replace damaged glass.
END OF SECTION
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