System Test Report Fitness for Use and Durability No. 101 29257e This is a translation of System Test Report No. 101 29257 dated 22 February 2006. Client Product/Component aluplast GmbH PVC-profiles Auf der Breit 2 76227 Karlsruhe, Germany Windows and casement doors of the following types of opening: Side-hung, tilt-and-turn, fixed and double with opening central meeting stile and parallel tilting sliding casement door Basis Quality Regulations and Test Specifications for PVC windows RAL-GZ 716/1, Section III. as of January 2000 Representation System designation IDEAL 2000 Frame material PVC-U/white System description see Annex 3 Valid until 8 December 2010 1) Test specimen 1 2 3 4 5 Representation Window size in mm 1524 x 2300 1770 x 2324 2550 x 1524 1024 x 2424 3000 x 2424 Test Classification EN 12210 EN 12208 EN 12207 EN 13115 EN 13115 EN 12400 EN 13049 Resistance to wind load C2 / B3 C2/B2 C3/B3 C5/B5 C1/B2 Watertightness Air permeability 9A 8A 9A 9A 9A 4 4 4 4 4 Operating forces 1 1 1 1 1 Mechanical properties 4 4 4 4 4 Mechanical durability 2 2 2 2 2 Impact resistance 3 *) *) This characteristic was tested exemplarily with test specimen 4. Guideline for testing mechanical joints of PVC windows (as of 10.86) ift Rosenheim 26. April 2007 Jörn Peter Lass, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Head of Testing Department ift Centre for Windows & Facades Requirement fulfilled Dirk Köberle, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Testing Engineer ift Centre for Windows & Facades Instructions for use The system test report is prerequisite for providing evidence of suitability for the window system IDEAL 2000 acc. to the quality regulations and test specifications set out by RAL-GZ 716/1, Clause III. Validity The test results can be extrapolated acc. to the transfer matrix (Article 2) The effects of ageing and weathering have not been covered. 1) The system test report is valid for a maximum period of 5 years according to RAL-GZ 716/1, Section III, unless any system changes have been introduced during that time period. Notes on publication The ift Guidance Sheet "Conditions and Guidance for the Use of ift Test Documents" applies. Contents The report comprises a total of 52 pages. Annex 1: Relevant evidence/reports Annex 2: Transfer matrix Annex 3: Extract from system description Annex 4: Significant system features
Annex 2 Transfer matrix Page 1 of 4 Relevant evidence/reports No. Representation Product type Approval by test evidence / reports/ expert statements 1 Tested product Window unit composed of one tilt and turn window with glassseparating cross bar and glazed spandrel Report 101 29257/1 dated 22 February 2006 The test results can be extrapolated acc. to the transfer matrix (point 2) Observe tabled sizes of system description Overall dimensions (W x H) 1524 mm x 2300 mm 2 Tested product Double leaf side-hung and tilt and turn casement door with opening central meeting stile Overall dimensions (W x H) 1770 mm x 2324 mm 3 Tested product Double side-hung and tilt and turn window with opening central meeting stile Overall dimensions (W x H) 2550 mm x 1524 mm 4 Tested product Single leaf tilt and turn casement door Overall dimensions (W x H) 1024 mm x 2424 mm Report 101 29257/2 dated 22 February 2006 The test results can be extrapolated acc. to the transfer matrix (article 2) Observe tabled sizes of system description Report 101 29257/3 dated 22 February 2006 The test results can be extrapolated acc. to the transfer matrix (point 2) Observe tabled sizes of system description Report 101 29257/4 dated 22 February 2006 The test results can be extrapolated acc. to the transfer matrix (article 2) Observe tabled sizes of system description 5 Tested product Single leaf parallel tilting sliding door (PSK) Overall dimensions (W x H) 3000 mm x 2424 mm 6 Tested product Test specimen to check mechanical mullion connection Overall dimensions (W x H) 1200 mm x 1200 mm Report 101 29257/5 dated 22 February 2006 The test results can be extrapolated acc. to the transfer matrix (article 2) Observe tabled sizes of system description Report 103 29257 dated 21 September 2005 The requirements set out by the guideline for testing the mechanical joints of PVC windows (as of 10.86) were fulfilled 7 Quality mark for PVC window profiles Tested product All main profiles covered by the system description With letter dated 24 February 2006 the "Gütegemeinschaft Kunststoff-Fenstersysteme" (Quality assurance association for PVC window systems) confirmed that all main profiles presented in the system description are subject to quality control Evidence of suitability applies to those product types specified in the type list that are described in detail in the relevant evidence/reports. The type list specifies the permitted design variants. The present evidence of suitability does not allow any statement to be made on further characteristics of the present structure regarding performance and quality
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Annex 4 Significant system features Page 1 of 2 Test report 101 29257e dated 26. April 2007 aluplast GmbH, D-76227 Karlsruhe, Germany 4 Significant system features Frame/casement members Profile sections Main profiles tested acc. to RAL-RG 716/1, Section I: Frame members:120 002, 120 003, 120004 Casement members:120 023,120 024,12026,120 030,120031 Mullion sections: 120 041,120 042, 120 046, 120047 Double casement members: 120 201, 120 203, 120 204 Profile connections/joints welded and/or mechanically jointed, T-cleats, see Annex 3 Rebate design Air gap12 +1,5, 12-0,5 Rebate seal Rebate drainage Co-extruded, TPE, mitre-welded to casement member and/or frame member EPDM gaskets factory-fitted in one continuous length, unmitrered/uncut at corners and butt-jointed at top. to outside Drainage through offset internal and external holes, minimum size 5 mm x 25 mm with cover caps. Testing was performed with slots of 5 mm x 30 mm without cover caps Pressure equalisation Notch in top gasket of frame member over a length of L= 50 mm. Tested with L= 40 mm and L= 50 mm Reinforcement Distance of screw connection White profiles, approx. 30 cm Cover size 10 mm from cutting edge of PVC profile Hardware Make* tested with ROTO NT, Maco Multi-Trend, G.U - 922, Winkhaus Autopilot, Siegenia Favorit Fixing The hardware faceplate is fixed with screws Ø 4,2 mm inserted through a PVC-wall. Corner pivots are fixed by introducing screws Ø 4,2 mm, into the reinforcement section The strike plates are fixed by introducing screws of Ø 4,2 mm through a PVC - wall * if other hardware brands are used, evidence of suitability shall be demonstrated acc. to pren 13126 and DIN EN 1670. **) Resistance to repeated opening and closing was tested using a one-sided roller of the new PSK-Portal series.
Annex 4 Significant system features Page 2 of 2 Test report 101 29257e dated 26. April 2007 aluplast GmbH, D-76227 Karlsruhe, Germany The casement pivot is fixed by introducing screws of Ø 4,2 mm through three PVC - walls Maximum locking distance Glazing External glazing gasket Internal glazing gasket Water vapour equalization max. 75 cm Insulating glass unit (IGU) Coextruded rebate seal, TPE, welded to frame member and factory-fitted EPDM-gaskets Glazing beads with coextruded TPE gaskets, mitre-cut glazing beads The glazing rebate is ventilated horizontally at the top and bottom through a minimum of two offset slots of 5 mm x 20 mm. Testing was performed with slots of 5 mm x 30 mm * if other hardware brands are used, evidence of suitability shall be demonstrated acc. to pren 13126 and DIN EN 1670. **) Resistance to repeated opening and closing was tested using a one-sided roller of the new PSK-Portal series.