cover, and on steel or iron surfaces that are free from moisture and frost.
Do not paint surfaces of items to be embedded in concrete. Recoat damaged
surfaces upon completion of work. Prime coat steel immediately after
cleaning. Do not apply bituminous protective coatings to items to be
finish painted.
3.3.2.3
Painting Weathering Steel
Clean and paint surfaces which will not be exposed to the weather with one
shop or field coat of specified primer, or other approved rust-inhibitive
primer. Clean and strip-paint weathering steel contact surface to be
covered by structural or compression gaskets or sealants with one coat to
insure positive seal.
3.4
FIELD TESTS
Conduct field check test for water leakage on designated wall areas after
erection. Conduct test on [two] [_____] wall areas, two bays wide by two
stories high where directed. Conduct test and take necessary remedial
action as described in AAMA 501.
3.5
CLEANING AND PROTECTION
3.5.1
Glass
Upon completion of wall system installation, thoroughly wash glass surfaces
on both sides and remove labels, paint spots, putty, compounds, and other
defacements. Replace cracked, broken, and defective glass with new glass
at no additional cost to the Government.
3.5.2
Aluminum Surfaces
Protection methods, cleaning, and maintenance shall be in accordance with
AAMA 609/610 and AAMA 609/610.
3.5.3
Other Metal Surfaces
After installation, protect windows, panels, and other exposed surfaces
from disfiguration, contamination, contact with harmful materials, and from
other construction hazards that will interfere with their operation, or
damage their appearance or finish. Protection methods shall be in
accordance with recommendations of product manufacturers or of the
respective trade association. Remove paper or tape factory applied
protection immediately after installation. Clean surfaces of mortar,
plaster, paint, smears of sealants, and other foreign matter to present
neat appearance and prevent fouling of operation. In addition, wash with a
stiff fiber brush, soap and water, and thoroughly rinse. Where surfaces
become stained or discolored, clean or restore finish in accordance with
recommendations of product manufacturer or the respective trade association.
3.6
SCHEDULE
Some metric measurements in this section are based on mathematical
conversion of inch-pound measurements, and not on metric measurement
commonly agreed to by the manufacturers or other parties. The inch-pound
and metric measurements are as follows:
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