SCHOTT PYRANâ Platinum L

Fire- and Safety-Rated Glass-Ceramic

Specifications

Section 08 81 00 according to CSI MasterFormat 2004

Fired-Rated Glass: PYRAN® Platinum L glass-ceramic

Part 1 – General

1.1 Summary

A. Section Includes:

1. Fire-rated glazing materials intended for use in {door lights} [transoms]

[windows] in fire-rated frames.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 08 11 00 – Metal Doors and Frames.

2. Section 08 12 00 – Metal Frames.

3. Section 08 13 00 – Metal Doors.

4. Section 08 14 00 – Wood Doors.

5. Section 08 51 00 – Metal Windows.

6. Section 08 52 00 – Wood Windows.

1.2 References

A. UL 9 – Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

B. UL 10B – Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

C. UL 10C – Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

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D. UBC 7-2 (1997) – Positive Pressure Standard.

E. UBC 7-4 (1997) – Fire Test of Window Assemblies.

F. NFPA 80 – Fire Doors and Windows.

G. NFPA 252 – Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

H. NFPA 257 – Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

I. ASTM E2010-01 – Standard Test Method for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Window

Assemblies.

J. ASTM E2074-00 – Standard Test Method for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door

Assemblies.

K. ULC CAN4-5104 – Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

L. ULC CAN4-S106 – Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.

1.3 Performance Requirements

A. Fire-rated and safety-rated laminated glass-ceramic with a transparent and wireless

appearance, for use in door lights, transoms or sidelights and windows with fire rating

requirements from 20 minutes to 90 minutes (up to 180 minutes in doors) with hose

stream test in non-impact safety-rated locations.

B. Conforms to positive pressure test standards.

1.4 Submittals

A. Comply with requirements of Section 01 30 00.

B. Product data: Submit manufacturer’s technical data for each glazing material

required, including installation and maintenance instructions.

C. Certificates of compliance from glass and glazing material fabricators attesting that glass

and glazing materials furnished for project comply with requirements. Separate certification

will not be required for glazing materials bearing manufacturers permanent label designating

type of glass, fire rating and mark of recognized testing laboratory. Provided labels represent

a quality control program involving a recognized certification agency or independent testing

laboratory acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.

D. Product test listings: From UL indicating fire-rated glass complies with requirements, based

on comprehensive testing of current product.

E. Samples: Submit, for verification and approval purposes.

1.5 Quality Assurance

A. Glazing standards: GANA Glazing Sealant Manuals.

B. Fire-rated glass: Each lite shall bear a permanent, non-removable label of UL certifying it for

use in tested and rated fire protective assemblies.

1.6 Delivery, Storage and Handling

A. Deliver, store and handle materials under provision of Section 01 60 00.

B. Deliver materials to specified destination in manufacturers or distributors packaging,

undamaged, complete with installation instructions.

C. Store off ground, under cover, protected from weather and construction activities.

1.7 Warranty

A. Provide manufacturers limited warranty under provision of Section 01 70 00.

Part 2 – Products

2.1 Fire-Rated Glazing Materials

A. Manufacturer: PYRANâ Platinum L fire- and safety-rated glass-ceramic as manufactured by

SCHOTT Technical Glass Solutions GmbH, Jena/Germany and supplied by SCHOTT North

America, Inc., Louisville, KY, Telephone 1.502.657.4417, Fax 1.502.966.4976.

B. Properties:

1. Thickness: 3/8” (9 mm).

2. Weight: 4.0 lbs/ft²

3. True color rendition

4. Visible light transmission: approximately 73%

5. Fire-rating: Up to 90 minutes (up to 180 minutes in doors) with hose stream test.

6. Impact safety rating: ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16CFR1201 (Cat. I and II)

7. Surface finish: Mirror-like.

8. Manufactured by a special float process.

9. Environmentally friendly glass-ceramic contains no hazardous heavy metals.

C. Maximum sheet sizes: Approximately 43” x 77”.

D. Labelling: Permanently label each lite of PYRANâ Platinum L fire- and safety-rated glassceramic

with product and manufacturers name, mark from authorized testing agency, fire

rating, etc., according to code requirements.

E. Fire Rating: Fire rating tested and listed by UL for fire rating scheduled at opening locations

on drawings, when tested in accordance with [UL 9, UL 10B and UL 10C] [UBC 7-2 and

UBC 7-4] [NFPA 252 and NFPA 257] [ASTM E2010-01 and ASTM E2074-00] [ULC CAN4-

S104 and ULC CAN4-S106].

2.2 Glazing Compound

A. Glazing tape: Closed cell polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam, Pemko Manufacturing

Company, Ref. FG3000S90 or Unifrax Corporation Fiberfrax Alumino-Silicate fiber

glazing tape.

B. Setting blocks: Calcium silicate or hardwood.

C. Cleaners, primers and sealers: Type recommended by manufacturer of glass and

gaskets.

2.3 Fabrication

A. Fabricate glass and other glazing products in sizes required to glaze openings

indicated for project, with edge and face clearances, edge and surface conditions,

and bite complying with recommendations of product manufacturer and referenced

glazing standard as required to comply with system performance requirements.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Examination

A. Examine glass and framing, with glaziers present, for compliance with the following:

1. Manufacturing and installation tolerances, including those for size,

squareness, offsets at corners.

2. Minimum required face or edge clearances.

3. Observable edge damage or face imperfections.

B. Do not proceed with glazing until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

C. Clean glazing channels and other framing members receiving glass immediately

before glazing. Remove coatings that are not firmly bonded to substrates.

3.2 Installation (glazing)

A. Comply with referenced GANA manuals and instructions of manufacturers of glass,

glazing sealants and glazing compounds.

B. Protect glass from edge damage during handling and installation. Inspect glass

during installation and set aside pieces with edge damage that could affect the

performance.

C. Set units of glass in each series with uniformity of pattern, draw, bow and similar

characteristics.

D. Cut glazing tape to length and set against permanent stops, flush with sight lines to fit

openings exactly, with stretch allowance during installation.

E. Arrange two setting blocks located at quarter points of glass with edge block no more

than six inches from corners.

F. Glaze vertically into labelled fire-rated metal frames or partition walls with the same

fire rating as the glass and push against tape for full contact at perimeter of pane or

unit.

G. Place glazing tape on free perimeter of glazing in same manner described above.

H. Install removable stop and secure without displacing the tape.

I. Install so that appropriate markings remain permanently visible.

3.3 Protection and cleaning

A. Protect glass from contact with contaminating substances resulting from construction

operations. Remove any such substances by methods approved by the glass

manufacturer.

B. Wash glass on both faces not more than four days prior to date scheduled for inspections

intended to establish date of substantial completion. Wash glass by a method

recommended by the glass manufacturer.

3.4 Glazing schedule

For more information please contact: Protection SCHOTT North America, Inc. 5530 Shepherdsville Road Louisville, KY 40228 Phone: (502) 657-4417 Fax: (502) 966-4976 pyran@us.schott.com www.us.schott.com/pyran