GUIDE SPECIFICATION

ED NOTE: Solar Shelf™ light shelves are designed for use with Reliance™ Curtain Walls. Thisguide specification is intended for insertion into the guide specifications for those products. Please insertthe following in section 2.02 Accessories, for the specified Curtain Wall product.

2.02 Accessories

A. Take accurate field measurements to verify required dimensions prior to fabrication.

B. Location of exposed joints is subject to Architect's acceptance.

C. Fabricate components in accord with approved shop drawings. Remove burrs and ease edges. Shopfabricate to greatest extent practicable to minimize field cutting, splicing, and assembly. Disassemble onlyto extent necessary for shipping and handling limitations.

D. Conceal fasteners wherever possible.

E. Solar Shelf™ light shelf system is comprised of wall mount, panel retainer, shelf struts, cover retainer,cover and aluminum panels that are anchored directly to the Curtain Wall intermediate horizontal members.

F. Fabricate components true to detail and free from defects impairing appearance, strength or durability.

[Fabricate custom extrusions indicated and as necessary for complete installation.]

G. Fabricate components to allow for accurate and rigid fit of joints and corners. Match components carefullyensuring continuity of line and design. Ensure joints and connections will be flush.

H. Light shelves may be installed in two basic configurations:

1. Light shelf to be run from wall to wall and shall not require end caps to any of the sections (openended).

2. Light shelf used in conjunction with punched openings, shall have end caps installed on each end,attached to the shelf struts.

I. Each unit shall be comprised of continuous aluminum extrusions with a maximum length of 24 feet and.090 aluminum panels with a maximum length of 10 feet; interior fascia shall be made from choice ofstandard profiles or custom profiles on request.

J. Overall shelf assembly nominal thickness shall be 2”

K. Overall projection depth of 30” maximum shall be as detailed on architectural drawings.

L. Panels shall be made from .090 aluminum sheets and may be anodized or painted finish. Top panel shallbe painted Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® Bone White, unless specified otherwise.

a. Select from any of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® standard anodized or paint finishes

b. Custom paint colors are available

M. Extruded sections of the Solar Shelf ™ shall be anodized or painted.

a. Select from any of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® standard anodized or paint finishes

b. Custom paint colors are available

L. Allow for adequate clearance around perimeter of system to enable proper installation and for thermalmovement within system.

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