location, and reveal; plumb, square, level, and in alignment; and brace,
strut, and stay properly to prevent distortion and misalignment. Bed
screws or bolts in sill members, joints at mullions, contacts of windows
with sills, built-in fins, and subframes in mastic sealant of a type
recommended by the window manufacturer. Install windows in a manner that
will prevent entrance of water and wind. [Fasten insect screens securely
in place.] Fasten hardware to windows.
3.1.1
Anchors and Fastenings
Secure units to each other, to masonry, and to other adjoining construction
with clips, fins, screws, or other devices recommended by the window
manufacturer. [Where window cleaner anchors are provided, anchor windows
and mullions to provide safe and adequate support for the window cleaner.]
3.2
ADJUSTING
After installation of windows and completion of glazing and field painting,
adjust ventilators and hardware to operate smoothly and to provide
weathertight sealing when ventilators are closed and locked. Lubricate
hardware and operating parts as necessary.
3.3
CLEANING
Clean interior and exterior surfaces of window units of mortar, plaster,
paint spattering spots, and other foreign matter to present a neat
appearance, to prevent fouling of weathering surfaces and weatherstripping,
and to prevent interference with operation of hardware. Replace stained,
discolored, or abraded windows that cannot be restored to their original
condition with new windows.
3.4
PROTECTION
Protect ventilators and operating parts against accumulation of dirt and
building materials by keeping ventilators tightly closed and locked to
frame.
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