Testing Results

Raised Sill
Type of Test Inward Opening Units Outward Opening Units
* Air Infiltration:ASTM E-283, ft.3/min/ft. @ 1.57 psf (25 mph): 0.15
@ 6.24 psf (50 mph): 0.32
@ 1.57 psf (25 mph): 0.11
@ 6.24 psf (50 mph): 0.24
* Water Penetration:ASTM E-547-86 No uncontrolled water entry @ 3 psf (24 mph). No uncontrolled water entry @ 5.25 psf (45 mph).

* Structural Load Deflection ASTM E-330-90: pass
See design windload charts for other sized panels.
Note that the structural test pressures were 50% higher than the design pressures.

Standard Unit
Design Pressure Positive @ 35 psf (116 mph)
Design Pressure Negative @ 35 psf (116 mph)

Unit with reinforced locking
Design Pressure Positive @ 40 psf (125 mph)
Design Pressure Negative @ 40 psf (125 mph)

Standard Unit
Design Pressure Positive @ 35 psf (116 mph)
Design Pressure Negative @ 35 psf (116 mph)

Unit with reinforced locking
Design Pressure Positive @ 40 psf (125 mph)
Design Pressure Negative @ 40 psf (125 mph)

Thermal Performance:
Summary of NFRC U-Factor Computer Simulation Report prepared by Architectural Testing
With .70" (18 mm) thick Insulated Glass: With .70" (18 mm) thick Insulated Glass:


Clear (air filled)
Low E (air filled)
Low E (argon filled)
S ingle Glazed

U-Factor
.69
.58
.55
1.16

U-Factor
.69
.58
.55
1.16

* Forced Entry Resistance

In accordance with AAMA-1303.5 and CAWM 300-96 requirements.

* Excerpts of results of a 8'5" W x 7'4" H three panel units with a raised sill tested by Architectural Testing, Inc., Fresno, CA, an independent testing laboratory in March 1997 and February 2000. These units tested to meet AAMA HGD-H20.

Low Profile Saddle Sill, Standard Flush Sill
Type of Test Inward Opening Units Outward Opening Units

Water Penetration:

ASTM E-547-86

Internally Tested

Not applicable for
standard flush sill

No uncontrolled water entry @ 6.0 psf (48 mph) subject to the following adaptations in the field by others:

  1. Remove the gaskets covering the inner channel.
  2. Drill weep holes through the bottom of this channel
    (about one 1" x 1/4" weep hole per panel.)
  3. Drill weep holes through the bottom of the sill or lower front face of the sill to drain water
    collected to a lower point (about one 1" x 1/4" weep hole per panel.)

Please note that due to varying site requirements and conditions, these sills will not be prepared for drainage by Nana Wall Systems, Inc.If this drainage system is desired, we recommend that a qualified professional construct this system on the project site strictly in accordance with instructions provided by Nana Wall Systems, Inc. and in accordance with good waterproofing techniques. If drain connections are not made or are not possible, unit may leak with wind driven rain.

* Structural Load Deflection ASTM E-330-90: pass
Per engineering letter based on raised sill testing.
See design windload charts for other sized panels.
Note that the structural test pressures were 50% higher than the design pressures.

Standard Unit
Design Pressure Positive @ 35 psf (116 mph)
Design Pressure Negative @ 35 psf (116 mph)

Unit with reinforced locking
Design Pressure Positive @ 40 psf (125 mph)
Design Pressure Negative @ 40 psf (125 mph)

Standard Unit
Design Pressure Positive @ 35 psf (116 mph)
Design Pressure Negative @ 35 psf (116 mph)

Unit with reinforced locking
Design Pressure Positive @ 40 psf (125 mph)
Design Pressure Negative @ 40 psf (125 mph)

Thermal Performance:
Summary of NFRC U-Factor Computer Simulation Report prepared by Architectural Testing.
With .70" (18 mm) thick Insulated Glass: With .70" (18 mm) thick Insulated Glass:


Clear (air filled)
Low E (air filled)
Low E (argon filled)
Single Glazed

U-Factor
.69
.58
.55
1.16

U-Factor
.69
.58
.55
1.16

* Forced Entry Resistance In accordance with AAMA-1303.5 and CAWM 300-96 requirements.

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