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Infinity BA124Glass Balustrade System

Manual

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Code Type of Occupancy for part of the building or structure

Specific Uses Glass

A Domestic and Residential activities

All areas within or serving exclusively one dwelling including stairs, landings etc, but excluding external balconiesand edges of

roofs. (see C3)

Residential,12mm Glass

B, E Offices and work areas not included elsewhere including

storage areas.

Light access stairs and gangways not more than 600mm wide

Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders for access

Areas not susceptible to overcrowding in office and institutional buildings; also

industrial and storage building.

Commercial,15mm Glass

C1/C2 Areas with tables or fixed seating

Areas with fixed seating adjacent to a balustrade; restaurants, bars etc Not Applicable

C3 Areas without obstacles for moving people and not

susceptible to over crowding

Stairs, landings, external balconies, edges of roofs etc.

Residential,12mm Glass Commercial,15mm Glass

C5 Areas susceptible to over crowding

Theatres, cinemas, grandstands, discotheques, bars, auditoria, shopping

malls (See also D)assembly areas, studios etc

Not Applicable

D Retail areas All retail including public areas of banks/building societies (see C5 for areas

where over crowding may occur)Not Applicable

MFG Infinity BA124 Glass Balustrade System

The Dulux powder coating warranty period is conditional upon the Balustrade beingmaintained

in accordance with the Dulux ‘Care and Maintenance Instructions’.

Contact your balustrade installer for a copy of the Care and Maintenance procedure.

For 12mm and 15mm toughened Glass, as applicable. Frameless.

Glass must have a minimum strength of 100MPa. All edges polished

Note 2

Note 3

Note 1

Complies With AS/NZS 1170:2002, NZBC B1, B2 and F4 and FOSP Act 1987

Note 4 All frameless balustrades over 5m above ground level must have top edge protection/hand rail.

Type Pages Description

Layouts 34

Shows typical layouts for Residential 12mm glassShows typical layouts for Commercial 15mm glass

General 5 Shows Infinity Clamp Cross section

Components,Extrusions

6 - 8 Shows all Components and Extrusions

Mountings

9101112

13141516

1718

Shows Mounting details - All Side fixed

Residential,12mm glass - Fix to Timber Deck CoachscrewsResidential,12mm glass - Fix to Timber Deck, BoltsResidential,12mm glass - Hidden Fix to Timber Deck, Coachscrews or BoltsResidential,12mm glass - Fix to Waterproof Timber Deck, Coachscrews

Commercial (or residential),15mm glass - Fix to Timber Deck CoachscrewsCommercial (or residential),15mm glass - Fix to Timber Deck, BoltsCommercial (or residential),15mm glass - Hidden Fix to Timber Deck, Coachscrews or BoltsCommercial (or residential),15mm glass - Fix to Waterproof Timber Deck, Coachscrews

Residential 12mm, Commercial,15mm glass - Fix to Steel structure, BoltsResidential 12mm, Commercial,15mm glass - Fix to Concrete, Studs + Epcon C

Surface Care 19 - 20 Care of Powder coated and Glass surfaces.

MFG Systems building code compliance documentation

requires all balustrade installations are to be completed in accordance with

their requirements.

Index

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1200 (max)

1000

2 x Infinity Glass Clamps

per Panel

MFG Infinity Balustradefor Domestic and Residential Occupancytypes A, A Other and C3 only

See individual fixing details forother panel/height options

Typical panel shown.

1500

2000

All for 12mm toughened Glass.Glass must have a minimum strength of 100MPaAll edges polished

3 x Infinity Glass Clampsper Panel


500

500

500

500

500

500

250mm overhangat ends

Residential, 12mm glass











1200 (max)

1200 (max)



MFG Infinity BA124 Glass Balustrade System - Typical Layouts - Residential, 12mm Glass only

Infinity Glass ClampsTimber Deck Height Options

75+5,-5

10

‘Normal’ height say10mm below Deck

Clamp flushwith Deck

Clamp belowDeck

25

Clamp flush with Deck.15mm spacer

Height Height

Height Height

Height

Height

Height

75+5,-5

75+5,-5

75+5,-5

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800

2 x Infinity Glass Clamps

per Panel

MFG Infinity Balustradefor Commercial Occupancytypes B, E, and C3 only



1200

1600




400

400

400

Commercial,15mm glass











1300 (max)

1300 (max)

1300 (max)

400

400

400




MFG Infinity BA124 Glass Balustrade System - Typical Layouts - Commercial, 15mm Glass only

Infinity Glass ClampsTimber Deck Height Options

10



Clamp belowDeck

25

Clamp flush with Deck.15mm spacer

Height Height

Height Height

Height

Height

Height

75+5,-5

75+5,-5

75+5,-5

75+5,-5

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Infinity Glass Clamp(12mm Glass Shown)

Elevation showing the Main Features

124

19

20

25

60

12mm or 15mm GlassMinimum strength 100MPa(12mm shown with Frontand Rear gaskets)

Outer clip on Cover Extrusion

Top Clamp Screw M8 x 20 (5Nm max)

Heavy Duty Clamp Extrusionx 150mm long

Bottom Clamp Screw M8 x 16(5Nm max)

HorizontalAdjustment Screw M8 x 16(Glass top edge in/out)

VerticalAdjustment Screw M8 x 16(Glass top edge up/down)

Drainage slot

Rear Cover/Clamp Extrusuion Base

Rear Spacer(use only if required)+ EPDM layer

Glass Rear Gasket Extrusionx 150mm long

Glass Front Gasket Extrusionx 100mm long

Glass Bulb seals

80(adjustable)

Glass Panel BaseAdjustable height

70 - 80mm

Glass Front Gasket x 100mm long

Rear Cover AttachTimber - No 6x25 C/s PKSteel - M5 Machine screw x25 + nutConcrete - No6x25 C/S PK + Nylon Plug(Add 12mm or 30mm if Large spacers used)

Glass Rear Gasketx 150mm long

Glass Bottom Packerx 150mm long

For 12mm Glass use 2mm Gaskets Front and Rear For 15mm Glass use 1mm Gasket Front and Rear

The Infinity Balustrade Clamp comes as a kit;Clamp Extrusion, Front and Rear Gasket ExtrusionsGaskets, Glass bottom Packer and all adjusting screws.(M12 Fastener not included)

M12 Bolt+washer,or M12 Coachscrew+washer

(with Sika Supergrip)

MFG Infinity BA124 Glass Balustrade System - General

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Heavy Duty Clamp ExtrusionCKI - 1

Top Clamp Screws

Bottom Clamp Screws

Access hole to M12 Bolt/Coachscrew Head

150

Access holes to HorizontalAdjustment Screw

M12 Bolt/Coachscrew(Rearside)

Vertical Adjustment Screw(In Base)

Front side deleted,Showing Bolt Hole in rearside andHeight adusting screw

Front Side

Rear Side

MFG Infinity BA124 Glass Balustrade System - Components

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OUTER CLIP ON COVERPART NO FCI - 124

REAR COVER/CLAMP BASE PART NO RCI - 118

118

124

End Plate Fasteningwith ECI - 124 Kit

No 6 Plastic plug

Tap Plastic Plugs into placeTop and Bottom

No 8 x 25 SS CSScrew

No 6 x 25 SS CSScrew

2 - Plastic Plugs tappedinto place

3 - End Plate screwedinto place

Rear cover/clamp base

Outer clip on cover

No 7 Plastic plug

MFG Infinity BA124 Glass Balustrade System - Extrusions

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Extrusion End PlatePart No ECI - 124

Glass Gasket SetFront and Rear

Rear Spacer Plate Part No RSI- 1

Clamp Spacer Plate 15mmPart No SOI- 15

Glass Gasket for 12mm, 15mm Glass

100 wide x 94 deep x 1mm

100 wide x 94 high x 15mm thick

Front 100 wide, Part No GGI- 12F Rear 150 wide, Part No GGI - 12R

150

100

Glass Bulb SealPart No GBS - 124

12mm Glass2mm Thick

Front 100 wide, Part No GGI - 15F Rear 150 wide, Part No GGI - 15R

15mm Glass1mm Thick

Kit IncludesNo7 Plastic plug + 8g x 25 SS CS ScrewNo 6 Plastic plug + 6g x 25 SS CS Screw

Use onlyif required

Use onlyif required

MFG Infinity BA124 Glass Balustrade System - Components

Front 100 wide, Part No GGSI - F Rear 150 wide, Part No GGSI - R

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Complies with NZS3604:2011 - Double Boundary Joists

MFG Infinity BA124 Balustrade System - Typical Fixing - Residential only

All fixings must be Stainless steel

Joist Hanger x 190 SS min 4 x No6 x 35 screw fix to trimmer.12 x 3.15mm nails fix to joist

Double Boundary Joists

Minimum Joist sizeex 200mm x 50mm

1 - Coachscrews 90mm min thread engagement into joists

2 - Bond all coachscrews with SIKA Supergrip to full depth.

3 - A Rubber, EPDM or Foam Tape layer must be installed

between the Clamp and Timber

60

Nails, 20 off - 90 x 3.4mm dia through Joists

Exceeds the wind loading for all Wind Zones up toExtra High as set out in NZS 3604:2011

Decking

53mm wide Lumberlok Multibrace Stainless steel strapsto Top and Bottom of Joists.

6 x 45x3.3mm annular grooved Nailsto each end of straps, Top and Bottom

M12 SS Coachscrew

Outer clip on cover

Rear cover,Clamp base

75+5,-5

Typical Side Fix to Timber - M12 Coachscrew

10 suggested

EPDM layer

Occupancy - Residential, A, A Other and C3. 12mm Glass

53mm wide Lumberlok Multibrace Stainless steel strapsto Top and Bottom of Joists. 6 x 45x3.3mm annular grooved Nailsto each end of straps, Top and Bottom

A Design engineer must ensure the structure can support the appropriate load applied at each clamp

12mm ToughenedGlass ‘Normal’ height say

10mm below Deck


Clamp belowDeck

Clamp flushwith Deck.

15mm spacer

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1200 1000 2 per panel 500 250

1200 1500 3 per panel 500 250

1200 2000 4 per panel 500 250

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12mm ToughenedGlass

Typical Side Fix to Timber - M12 Bolt

A Design engineer must ensure the deck can support the appropriate load applied at each clamp



50mm sq washers




Decking



60

Outer clip on cover


M12 SS Bolt

10 suggested

EPDM layer







Clamp belowDeck


15mm spacer


Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1200 1000 2 per panel 500 250

1200 1500 3 per panel 500 250

1200 2000 4 per panel 500 250



75+5,-5

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12mm ToughenedGlass

Typical Hidden Side Fix to Timber - M12 Coachscrew (or M12 Bolt)




1 - Coachscrews 90mm min thread engagement into joists. Bolts right through.





Rear Cover



5 gap



A Design engineer must ensure the structure can support the appropriate load applied at each clamp

Horizontal packer, full lengthex 75x50

Vertical packers, ex 75x50Height to match JoistsSpaced at 500mm, betweenclamps

Top Trim(must be screwed)

Front Trim(must be screwed)

Important Note.

No Front Cover used, Back cover only

Use M12 Coachscrew or M12 Bolt




M12 Coachscrew or M12 Bolt


Gap both sidesto be 5mm

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1200 1000 2 per panel 500 250

1200 1500 3 per panel 500 250

1200 2000 4 per panel 500 250

Rear Cover


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12mm ToughenedGlass

Typical Side Fix to a Waterproof Timber deck - M12 Coachscrew








60


Decking + Membrane

30

Rear Spacer+ EPDM layer

Optional 15mmspacer plate shown





Waterproof Decking

Building wrap

Cavity batten

Cladding

Apply sealant to all holes

Joist Hanger x 190 SS min 4 off No6 x 35 screwsfix to Boundary joists.12 x 3.15mm nails fix to joist

M12 SS Coachscrew

Outer clip on cover


Optional Spacer Plate 15mm





Clamp belowDeck


15mm spacer

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1200 1000 2 per panel 500 250

1200 1500 3 per panel 500 250

1200 2000 4 per panel 500 250

75+5,-5

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Complies with NZS3604:2011 - Triple Boundary Joists

MFG Infinity BA124 Balustrade System - Typical Fixing - Commercial (or Residential)

60

30

15mm ToughenedGlass


Typical Side Fix to a Waterproof Timber deck - M12 Coachscrew - Triple Boundary Joist





Nails, 20 off - 100 x 4mm dia through Joists

Decking + Membrane






Triple Boundary Joists

Waterproof Decking

Building wrap

Cavity batten

Cladding



M12 SS Coachscrew

Outer clip on cover



Occupancy - Commercial, B, E and C3. 15mm Glass




Clamp belowDeck


15mm spacer

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1300 800 2 per panel 400 200

1300 1200 3 per panel 400 200

1300 1600 4 per panel 400 200

75+5,-5

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Typical Side Fix to Timber - M12 Bolt

50mm sq washers




Decking




60

Outer clip on cover


10 suggested

EPDM layer

M12 SS Bolt





15mm ToughenedGlass




Clamp belowDeck


15mm spacer

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1300 800 2 per panel 400 200

1300 1200 3 per panel 400 200

1300 1600 4 per panel 400 200

75+5,-5

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Complies with NZS3604:2011 - Triple or Double Boundary Joists




Typical Hidden Side Fix to Timber - M12 Coachscrew - Triple Boundary Joist

or M12 Bolt - Double boundary Joist


1 - Coachscrews 120mm min thread engagement into joists. Bolts right through.






5 gap



Use M12 Coachscrew or M12 Bolt



M12 SS Coachscrew






Nails, 20 off - 100 x 4mm dia through Block/Joists


15mm ToughenedGlass


Gap both sidesto be 5mm

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1300 800 2 per panel 400 200

1300 1200 3 per panel 400 200

1300 1600 4 per panel 400 200

Important Note.

No Front Cover used, Back cover only

Rear Cover


Rear Cover

M12 Coachscrew (Triple boundary Joists) or M12 Bolt (Double boundary Joists)

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Complies with NZS3604:2011 - Triple Boundary Joists


60

30

15mm ToughenedGlass


Typical Side Fix to a Waterproof Timber deck - M12 Coachscrew - Triple Boundary Joist





Nails, 20 off - 100 x 4mm dia through Joists

Decking + Membrane






Triple Boundary Joists

Waterproof Decking

Building wrap

Cavity batten

Cladding



M12 SS Coachscrew

Outer clip on cover







Clamp belowDeck


15mm spacer

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1300 800 2 per panel 400 200

1300 1200 3 per panel 400 200

1300 1600 4 per panel 400 200

75+5,-5

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MFG Infinity BA124 Balustrade System - Typical Fixing - Residential or Commercial

15mm ToughenedGlass

Decking

1 - A Rubber, EPDM or Foam Tape layer must be installed between the Clamp and Steel

Typical Side Fix to Steel - M12 Bolt



60

10 suggested

Outer clip on cover


M12 SS Bolt



EPDM layerExceeds the wind loading for all Wind Zones up toExtra High as set out in NZS 3604:2011




Clamp belowDeck


15mm spacer

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1200 1000 2 per panel 500 250

1200 1500 3 per panel 500 250

1200 2000 4 per panel 500 250

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1300 800 2 per panel 400 200

1300 1200 3 per panel 400 200

1300 1600 4 per panel 400 200

75+5,-5

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MFG Infinity BA124 Balustrade System - Typical Fixing - Residential or Commercial

15mm ToughenedGlass

Concrete Slab

Holes 14mm dia x 110mm deep min

90mm min to edge

150 min

110 min

Concrete Slab


1 - All fixings must engage into the structural slab.2 - A Rubber, EPDM or Foam Tape layer must be installed between the Clamp and Concrete

Typical Side Fix to Concrete - M12 Stud


60

Outer clip on cover


M12 SS Stud + Epcon C6

10 suggested

EPDM layer





Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1200 1000 2 per panel 500 250

1200 1500 3 per panel 500 250

1200 2000 4 per panel 500 250

Height(max)

Panel Width (max)

Clampsper Panel

Clamp Spacing

Overhang

1300 800 2 per panel 400 200

1300 1200 3 per panel 400 200

1300 1600 4 per panel 400 200

75+5,-5

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Warning re use of solvents:

- In some cases strong solvents are recommended for thinning various types of paints and also for cleaning up mastics and sealants.

- These can be harmful to the extended life of the powder coated surface, and must not be used for cleaning purposes.

- It is important to note that the damage will not be visible immediately and may take up to l2 months to develop.

If paint splashes or sealants and mastics need to be removed then the following may be safely used:

Methylated Spirits, Ethyl Alcohol, lsopropanol or preferably a mild detergent in warm water.

Joinery Protection during Installation:

All the activity on a construction site means that your window joinery or

other powder coated items may get knocked or scratched, splattered with mortar,

plaster, textured coating or paint during the later stages of construction.

Please ensure that all powder coated articles are masked or covered at this time.

It is far easier to prevent accidents than to try and correct them.

Should your joinery receive mortar or paint splashes see that these are removed

before cure and follow the instructions contained in this brochure.

“IMPORTANT ALL TRADES”

This valuable aluminium joinery will suffer

permanent damage from: plaster, mortar

and paint splashes - Protect if splashes

occur - Immediately wash down joinery

with water or meths - Do not allow

splashes to harden! ~ Do not use solvents!

- Do not remove this label until final clean

completed.

This photograph display damage that has occurred on site, post

installation. The photo of the masked joinery displays clear signs

of damage that could have occurred were it not masked. Please ensure that

your joinery is protected right through the entire construction process.

Many products that live outdoors are powder coated both to protect and

to beautify the article. These powder coated articles can include such

diverse products as your window joinery, entrance or garage doors, letter

boxes, meter boxes, lawn mowers, plant pots and many other every day items.

Maintenance Program:

To extend the life of powder coated articles and to comply with warranty

requirements for powder coated aluminium joinery, a simple, regular

maintenance program should be implemented.

The effects of ultra violet light, atmospheric pollution, dirt, grime and

airborne salt deposits can all accumulate over time and should be removed

at regular intervals.

As a general rule cleaning should take place every six months. ln areas

where pollutants are more prevalent, such as beachfront houses and

industrial or geothermal areas, then a cleaning program should be carried

out on a more frequent basis ie. every one to three months.

Cleaning your powder coating:

1. Carefully remove any loose surface deposits with a wet sponge.

2. Use a soft brush (non abrasive) and a mild household detergent (do

not use solvents) in warm water, remove dust, salt and other deposits.

3. Rinse off with clean fresh water.

Restoring weathered or scratched surfaces:

Repair of Scuffed or Scratched surfaces

Dulux Spray Cans are available in all colour card colours.

Repair of Small Scratches or Chips.

Dulux Dabsticks are ideally suited for the repair of small scratches.

Dabsticks may not be available in all colour card colours.

Repair of Weathered areas .

Dulux Gloss Up is a light to medium cutting cream ideally

suited for gloss restoration and has been specifically designed for this purpose.

Gloss Up contains no waxes or silicone and is a one step system.

Typical sticker used to warn

other trades of the need to

protect and mask off

powder coated joinery

(applies to anodised joinery also)

Contact Dulux Powder Coatings , ph 0064 9 441 8244

MFG Infinity BA124 Balustrade System - Powder Coating Care

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Glass Cleaning and Maintenance

Architectural glass products must be properly cleaned during the construction period so visual and aesthetic clarity are maintained. Because glass can

be permanently damaged if improperly cleaned, glass producers and fabricators recommend strict compliance with the following procedures.

First, determine whether the glass is clear, tinted or reflective. Surface damage is more noticeable on reflective glass compared with the other glass

products. If the reflective coated surface is exposed, either on the exterior or interior, special care must be taken when cleaning, as scratches can

result in coating removal and a visible change in light transmittance. Cleaning tinted and reflective glass in direct sunlight should be avoided. Cleaning

should begin at the top of the building and continue to the lower levels.

Commence cleaning by soaking the glass surfaces with clean water and a soap solution to loosen dirt or debris. Then, using a mild, non-abrasive

commercial window washing solution, uniformly apply the solution to the glass surfaces with a non-abrasive applicator and follow with a squeegee to

remove all of the cleaning solution from the glass surface.

Ensure that no metal parts of the cleaning equipment touch the glass surface and that no abrasive particles are trapped between the glass and the

cleaning materials. All water and cleaning solution residue should be dried from the window gaskets, sealants and frames.

Scratches and Metal Scrapers

Scratches can occur from hard pointed objects or poor handling, but most often occurs from the careless removal of foreign matter from the glass

surface.

Mortar splatter and paint are common offenders and efforts to remove after hardening almost always lead to surface damage. It is essential that the

foreign materials are removed before they harden. Better still, if construction work continues after glazing, that the glazed areas are protected by

adhesive plastic films or suitable tarpaulins or covers.

One of the common mistakes made by non-glass trades people, including glass cleaning contractors, is the use of razor blades or other metal

scrapers on a large portion of the glass surface. Using large blades to scrape a window clean carries considerable risk of causing damage to the

glass.

The glass industry, fabricators, distributors and installers neither condones nor recommends any scraping of glass surfaces with metal blades or

knives. Such scraping usually permanently damages or scratches the glass surfaces. When paint or other construction materials cannot be removed

with normal cleaning procedures, a new 25mm razor blade may have to be used. The razor blade should be used on small spots only. Cleaning should

be done in one direction only. Never scrape in a back and forth motion as this could trap particles under the blade that could scratch the glass.

Blades or scrapers can dislodge “pickup” on toughened glass. There are fine particles of glass that are fused on to the surface during toughening.

Once dislodged they can scratch the glass.

Glass Cleaning, Do’s and Don’ts

DO NOT..

- Do Not - Use Scrapers of any type or size on a Glass surface

- Do Not - Leave building dirt or residues to remain on Glass for a period of time.

- Do Not - Begin cleaning glass until you have identified the surface type.

- Do Not - Clean Glass surfaces in direct sunlight.

- Do Not - Allow dirty water or cleaning residues to remain on the Glass.

- Do Not - Begin cleaning before rinsing off a loose residues.

- Do Not - Use abrasive cleaning solutions, materials or solvents.

- Do Not - Allow metal parts of the cleaning equipment to come in contact with the Glass.

- Do Not - Trap abrasive particles between the cleaning material and the Glass.

DO...

- Clean glass promptly when dirt or building residues appear.

- Determine glass surface type.

- Exercise special care when cleaning coated surfaces.

- Avoid cleaning glass surfaces in direct sunlight.

- Start cleaning at the top of a building, then continue to lower levels.

- Soak the glass surface in a clean soapy solution before cleaning.

- Use a mild non abrasive commercial cleaner.

- Use a squeege to remove all cleaning solution.

- Try your procedures on a small window and check.

- Caution other trades re the care and protection of the glass surfaces.

Residues of surface grit may be present from the toughening production process.These grit particles must not be dragged across the surface.

NEVER use Metal Scrapers

All above reprinted with permission from Metro Glass Tech

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