1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester) Doors and Aluminum Frames.
1. Types: Types of [Section Title] Include:
Specifier Note: Vale Door’s Aluminum Trim FRP Doors below feature. . .
Specifier Note:
2. Glazing: Division 8 Glazing Section.
Specifier Note: Retain paragraph below to suit project requirements. Coordinate with PART 2 – Products herein and other Contract Documents.
B. Alternates: Products and installation included in this section are specified by alternates. Refer to Division
Alternates Section for alternates’ description and alternate requirements.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. General: Standards listed by reference, including revisions by issuing authority, form a part of this specification section to extent indicated. Standards listed are identified by issuing authority, authority abbreviation, designation number, title, or other designation established by issuing authority. Standards subsequently referenced herein are referred to by issuing authority abbreviation and standard designation.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM A123-89a
2. ASTM B209-90
3. ASTM B221-90
C. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
D. Aluminum Association (AA):
1. AA DAF-45-80 Designation System for Aluminum Finishes; 7th edition
E. National Fire Protection Association (NFP A 80):

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1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Performance Requirements: Provide FRP Doors [and Aluminum Frames] which have been manufactured, fabricated, and installed to maintain performance criteria stated by manufacturer without defects, damage, or failure.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with “Conditions of the Contract” and Division I Submittal Procedures Section.
B. Product Data: Submit product data for specified products. Include manufacturer’s specifications, standard details, and installation recommendations for components.
C. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product components, including ac cessories, finish colors, patterns, and textures..
1. Indicate door and frame elevations, sections, materials, gauges, finishes, location of door hard ware by dimension, and details of openings; use same reference numbers indicated on Drawings for details and openings.
Specifier Note: Coordinate paragraph below with PART 3 ~ Field Quality Requirements Article herein. Retain or delete as applicable.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Qualifications:
1. Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced in performing work of this section who has specialized in installation of work similar to that required for this project.
2. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer capable of providing field service representation during construction, approving acceptable installer and approving application method.
B. Regulatory Requirements: [Specify applicable requirements of regulatory agencies.]
C. Mock-Ups: Install at project site a job mock-up using acceptable products and manufacturer approved Installation methods. Obtain Owner’s and Architect’s acceptance of finish color, texture and pattern, and workmanship standard. Comply with Division 1 Quality Control (Mock-Up Requirements) Section.
Specifier Note: Edit paragraph below to specifying mock-up size.
1. Mock-Up Size: [Specify mock-up size.]
2. Maintenance: Maintain mock-up during construction for workmanship comparison; remove and legally dispose of mock-up when no longer required.
3. Incorporation: Mock-up may be incorporated into final construction upon Owner’s approval. .


1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirements Section.
B. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid construction delays.
Take off quote form and order form.
C. Packing, Shipping, Handling, and Unloading: Mark doors with door opening mark number, corresponding with reviewed door schedule. Package materials in Polystryent blocks. Ship doors using pallets.
D. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.
E. Acceptance at Site: Unload door materials; check doors and other material; verify construction matches
approved samples. Reject material not in accordance with approved samples; immediately remove rejected items from site.
F. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer.
1. Store materials in dry area under cover, 4” off floor, minimum, on raised platforms, in horizontal position with minimum 1/4" space between doors; protect from direct contact of water.
2. Avoid using non-vented plastic of canvas shelters, creating humidity chambers. Immediately re move wet wrappers.

1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Existing Conditions: [Specify existing conditions affecting product use and installation.]
B. Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements/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.
C. Templates and Diagrams: Furnish templates, diagrams, and other data to fabricators and installer or related construction activities.
Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with “Conditions of the Contract” and with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Warranty) Section.

1.08 WARRANTY
A. Project Warranty: Refer to “Conditions of the Contract” for project warranty provisions.
B. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by authorized company officials. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have under Contract Documents.

1. Provide written warranty guaranteeing doors to be free from defects in material and workmanship for ten (10) years and twenty-five (25) years on panels commencing on Date of Substantial Completion. Failure of materials and workmanship includes:
a. Faulty entrance operations, deterioration of finish or construction in excess of normal weathering and usage.
b. Liability, expressed or implied, shall be limited to replacement of goods proven defective.

1.09 MAINTENANCE
A. Extra Materials: Deliver to Owner extra materials from same production run as products installed. Package products with protective covering and identify with descriptive labels. Comply with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Maintenance Materials) Section.
Specifier Note: Revise paragraph below specifying size and percentage as required for project.
1. Quantity: Furnish quantity of [identify items] units equal to [specify %] of amount installed.
2. Delivery, Storage, and Protection: Comply with Owner’s requirements for delivery, storage, and
protection of extra materials.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 FRP DOORS
A. Manufacturer: Vale Doors
1. Contact: Telephone 1-610-586-6500; Fax 1-610-586-3580

2.02 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.

2.03 MANUFACTURED FRP DOOR [AND ALUMINUM FRAME] UNITS
A. Vale Aluminum series 600 FRP Door
1. System components: Flush type FRP doors, sizes indicated by 1-3/4” thick.
2. Materials:
a. Aluminum members: 6063 T -5 Alloy for strength, corrosion resistance, and required finish application;
ASTM B221-90 for extrusions, ASTM B209-90 for sheet/plate, 0.125” minimum wall thickness.
b. Metal Finish: 215 R-1 finish 60 min. velo. 30 min.
c. Frame Assembly: Five (5) separate aluminum extrusions. Top Rail frame and bottom rail frame to measure 6” in width. Center rail to measure 5 ¾”in width. Hinge and Lock rail to measure 5 ¾” in width. Bottom rail and hinge rail to measure 6” in width.

d. Capping System: Door edge banding to consist of replaceable parts should damage occur.

e. Joinery: Rigid mortise tenon joints with multi-point mechanical fasteners.

f. Reinforcements: Manufacturer’s aluminum sub-frame where feasible; otherwise, provide non-magnetic stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized steel complying with ASTM A123-89a. Furnish standard reinforcement for each type of hardware required, 0.125” thickness, minimum.
g. Door Face Material: Fiberglass reinforced polyester,120” minimum thickness with pebble- like embossed finish.

1) Impact Strength: ASTM D256 8.13 Izod; ft.-Ibs./in.
2) Tensile Strength: ASTM D638 10,737 psi.
3) Flexural Strength: ASTM D790 18,543 psi. 0
4) Hardness: ASTM D2583-87 Barcol meter Hardness test, no more than 51.
5) Humidity Resistance: ASTM D570-88 (E-1), water absorption not greater than 0.07% after 24-hour immersion.

h. Door Face Material Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer’s standard colors. . Color to be continual through sheet thickness

1. Vision Lites: Vision lites are mechanically fastened and accessible from inside
Only.

2. Hardware: As Specified in Builders Hardware Section 08710 with exception to
Hinge system.
 3. Frames: As Specified in Builders Hardware Section.

4 Glass: As Specified in Glazing Section.

2.04 RELATED MATERIALS
A. Related Materials: Refer to other sections listed Related Sections paragraph herein for related materials as follows:

2.05 FABRICATION
A. FRP Doors Shop Assembly:
1. General: Fabricate members in accordance with shop drawings. Fabricate doors to sizes and profiles
Indicated on reviewed shop drawings; provide specific joinery matching approved samples.
2. Hardware Preparation: Factory prepares units for hardware that cannot be done during installation with templates furnished under Door Hardware Section and in accordance with SDI 100-91.
A. Reinforcement: Reinforce components for hardware installation in accordance with SDI 107-84.
B. FRP Door Tolerances:
1. Doors:
a. Overall dimensions +/- 3/64” maximum variation in width and length; +/- 1/16” variation in thickness.
b. Door square ness: +/-1/16” variation in diagonal dimension. © Flatness: +/-3/32” when measured with straight edge from comer to comer; each face.
c Glaze using indicated glazing and sealant type.
2. Other tolerances: Indicated in SDI 117-88.

2.06 SOURCE QUALITY
A. Source Quality: Obtain FRP Doors [and Aluminum Frames] materials from a single manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
A. Compliance: Comply with manufacturer’s product data, including product technical bulletins, product cata log installation instructions, and product carton instructions for installation.

3.02 EXAMINATION
A. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify substrate conditions (which have been previously installed under other sections) are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

3.03 PREPARATION
A. Adjacent Surfaces Protection: Protect adjacent work areas and finish surfaces from damage during product installation. .
B. Surface Preparation: [Specify applicable product preparation requirements.]
Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with manufacturer’s recommended installation details and requirements.

3.04 INSTALLATION
A. FRP Door Installation:
1.Set units plumb, level, and true-to-line, without warping or racking doors; anchor in place. Separate Aluminum and other metal surfaces from sources of corrosion of electrolytic action at points of contact with other materials.
2.Fastening and Bracing: Fasten vertical frames to walls at not more than 12” O.C. with expansion bolts. Shim at each anchor to compensate for uneven walls.
Specifier Note: Coordinate paragraph below with manufacturer’s installation instructions to avoid conflicts.
B. Installation Reference Standard (s): Install FRP Doors [and Aluminum Frames] in accordance with requirements of [List applicable reference standard].

C. Interface with Other Work: [Specify applicable requirements for interface with other Work].

D. Site Tolerances: Install units with correct clearances to operate smoothly and easily.

E Related Products Installation: Refer to other sections listed in Related Sections paragraph herein for related products installation.

3.05 FIELD QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
A. Inspection: [Specify applicable product inspection requirements to be performed after product installation.]
B. Manufacturer’s Field Services: Upon Owner’s request, provide manufacturer’s field service consisting of product use recommendations and periodic site visits for inspection of product installation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
1. Site Visits: [Specify number and duration of periodic site visits.]

3.06 ADJUSTING
A. Adjusting: Lubricate, test, and adjust doors to operate easily, free from warp, twist or distortion, and to fit Watertight for entire perime