AAMA Standards - Content and Testing

Question 1

AAMA 502

Answer 1

Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products

Question 2

AAMA 501.1 17

Answer 2

Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Using Dynamic Pressure

Question 3

AAMA 501.2 -15

Answer 3

Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems.

Question 4

AAMA standard pertaining to hardware life cycle testing

Answer 4

AAMA 910

Question 5

AAMA standard for hardware corrosion resistance

Answer 5

AAMA 907

Question 6

List the metals approved by AAMA 907 for metallic coatings;

Answer 6

Cadmium, Zinc, Copper Nickel and Chromium

Question 7

Per AAMA 907, Can metals other than those listed and non-metallic coatings be used on window and door hardware?

Answer 7

Yes, provided the meet the requirements of AAMA 908 for adhesion and corrosion resistance.

Question 8

What use parameters does AAMA 910 simulate?

L.A.M.E

Answer 8

Load conditions, abuse or misuse by operators, maintenance (routine), environmental conditioning or cycling (Temp and U.V. )

Question 9

AAMA 910 does NOT address what use conditions?

Answer 9

Vandalism, intentional abuse, use in detention or psychiatric facilities, other unpredictable misuse.

Question 10

Life cycle modeling per AAMA 910 is accomplished by simulating these five parameters:

Answer 10

(Separate) Vent/door operating cycles and locking hardware open/close cycles; Thermal cycling, Washing and maintenance misuse situations,.

Question 11

Per the AAMA 910 process, prior to cycling, the unit is tested for:

Answer 11

Operating force, side hinged door force to latch, air infiltration and water penetration resistance

Question 12

How many Sash/ Vent open/close cycles are required by testing per AAMA 910 for user operated products:

Answer 12

Typically 3-10 cycles per minute for a total of 4,000 sash open/close and locking hardware test cycles

Question 13

Describe AAMA 910 Open/Close cycle testing for products primarily used for cleaning or emergency access. (Less use)

Perpendicular loads for 10 seconds, 3 times
100 Open/close/lock cycles
24 Open/close/lock cycles
Perpendicular loads for 3 seconds, 10 times

Answer 13

100 Open close and locking hardware test cycles.

Question 14

Describe misuse testing per AAMA 910:

Perpendicular loads for 10 seconds, 3 times
100 Open/close/lock cycles
24 Open/close/lock cycles
Perpendicular loads for 3 seconds, 10 times

Answer 14

Test loads perpendicular to the sash, applied for 10 seconds, repeated 3 times.

Question 15

AW Class windows are tested for thermal cycling per what AAMA standard:

AAMA 920
AAMA 501.5
AAMA 701
AAMA 702

Answer 15

AAMA 501.5

Question 16

What is the number of thermal cycles required per AAMA 501.5 testing?

Answer 16

6

Question 17

What is the temperature range of the thermal cycles in testing AW class windows per AAMA 501.5?
How many cycles from hot to cold are included?

Answer 17

0 to 180 Degrees
6 cycles total
3 repeats of a 70, 0, 180 temperature cycle.

Question 18

Per AAMA 501.5, tests for air and water resistance are conducted at what point during the test process.

Answer 18

Before and after thermal cycling.

Question 19

What test standards for laboratory Air Infiltration and Water Penetration tests are cited in AAMA 501.5?

Answer 19

Air infiltration per ASTM E283

Water Penetration per ASTM E331

Question 20

How is pass/fail determined per AAMA 501.5

Answer 20

No damage to fasteners, hardware parts, sash balances or other components.
Must meet AW class performance requirements.

Question 21

AAMA 910 testing is mandatory for what class of windows?

Answer 21

AW, Architectural

Question 22

This AAMA test method evaluates durability of swinging entry doors:

Answer 22

AAMA 920

Question 23

Which are expose to higher operating demands; entry doors or windows and sliding doors?

Answer 23

Entry doors, especially in commercial settings.

Question 24

What is the testing process defined in AAMA 920 for evaluating durability of swinging entry doors?

Answer 24

Mimics repeated open close cycles in rapid succession

Question 25

In AAMA 920 a door is pulled open by a mechanical actuator to an angle of at least:

Answer 25

60 degrees, plus or minus 5.

Question 26

What is the cycling rate for swinging entry doors tested in AAMA 920?

Answer 26

Between 12 and 24 cycled per minute

Question 27

What determines the total number of cycles in an AAMA 920 test?

Answer 27

The performance class and intended application of the door.

Question 28

``` List the number of cycles required per AAM 920 for the following performance classes, in order: R LC CW AW (Except Terrace Doors) AW (Terrace Doors) ```

Answer 28

``` R: 25,000 LC: 100,000 CW: 250,000 AW: 500,000 AW, terrace: 25,000 ```

Question 29

What AAMA standard(s) pertain to weatherstrips and weatherseals?

Answer 29

AAMA 701 and 702

Question 30

AAMA 701 standard covers test methods and product requirements for

Answer 30

Pile weatherstrips intended for installation in grooves for windows and doors.

Question 31

What does AAMA 701 exclude?

Answer 31

Weatherstrips of Felt, plastic, rubber, adhesive backing, metal, etc. (Everything that isn't pile)

Question 32

What is established by the AAMA 702 Standard?

Answer 32

Minimum performance requirements for replaceable weather seals.

Question 33

AAMA 702 does not apply to weatherseals applied with ____ or ____ or integrally attached to _______:

Answer 33

tapes / adhesives / structure "...weatherseals applied with adhesives or tapes or integrally attached to structural framing members."

Question 34

Per AAMA 701, how long are samples conditioned in the laboratory environment? What temperature? 48 hours / 160 deg +10/-5 24 hours / 70 deg +10/-5 288 hours / 70 deg +10/-5 24 hours / 160 deg +10/-5

Answer 34

24 hours | 70 deg. F. (+10/-5 deg)

Question 35

AAMA 701 Compression load deflection test assess the force required to _____ a pile sample to _______? permanently deform / 50% of original height compress / 75% of original height permanently deform / 75% of original height compress / 50% of original height

Answer 35

compress a pile to 75% of it's functional height.

Question 36

What is the minimum duration of weather strip exposure per AAMA 701 weathering test? 140 hours 288 hours 48 hours 30 days.

Answer 36

288 hours

Question 37

What ASTM Standard is reference for weathering testing by AAMA 701. ASTM E283 ASTM G154 ASTM D2202 ASTM D2203

Answer 37

ASTM G154 | Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet UV lamp apparatus for exposure of nonmentallic materials.

Question 38

In the AAMA 701 Weathering test, what parameters are assessed after accelerated weathering.

Answer 38

``` Shrinkage Loss of finish Cracking Embrittlement Color fade ```

Question 39

Per AAMA 701, how much shrinkage (After Weathering) is acceptable?

Answer 39

1% or 0.06 inches.

Question 40

What temperatures are compressed weather strip samples held at, per AAMA 701 Compression Set Testing, and for how long?

Answer 40

Four hours at 0 degrees F, then | 16 Hours at 160 Degrees F

Question 41

How are samples evaluated in the AAMA 701 Compression Set test?

Answer 41

returned to laboratory temperature, compression is removed and permanent set is measured.

Question 42

What are the four Weatherstrip classes established in AAMA 701?

Answer 42

A - Extra High Performance (XHP) B - High Performance (HP) C - Performance (P) D - General Purpose (GP)

Question 43

What determines the Class rating of Weatherstrip per AAMA 701? Force required to compress to 75% of original ht. Number of 288 hour aging cycles passed without loss of performance Results of compression set testing. Number of compression force tests passed without loss of performance

Answer 43

The number of 288 hour accelerated aging cycles passed successfully, while maintaining acceptable performance in shrinkage and compression load deflection.

Question 44

AAMA 702: For WeatherSEALS, "Compression set" refers to the loss of functional profile ______ due to the effects of heat and pressure. elasticity geometry adhesion seal

Answer 44

geometry ....the loss of functional profile geometry due to the effects of heat and pressure.

Question 45

Per AAMA 702 - "Functional Height" of a weather-seal refers to: The minimum compressed height before compression set occurs. the visible part of the weather-seal above the retaining grove. the portion of the weather-seal that overlaps another fenestration component The maximum compressed height before compression set occurs.

Answer 45

the part of the weatherseal above the retaining groove, which performs the sealing function

Question 46

How weatherseal products are grouped, classified and tested is referred to in AAMA 702 as: Class Grade Series Type

Answer 46

Weatherseal Series.

Question 47

AAMA 702 Weatherseal Series properties include:

Answer 47

Component Materials Profile geometry Intended application

Question 48

AAMA 702: What component materials changes denote a change in weather-seal series?

Answer 48

Durometer change greater than =- 10% UV Stabilizer Material Grade

Question 49

AAMA 702: For foam-filled weatherseals, what changes to the assessed component denote a series change: (think about material make-up, properties, visible changes and interactions)

Answer 49

Density change over 15% Geometry - Profile geometry change Compression method design Hollow vs. solid foam core

Question 50

AAMA 702 sample testing is similar to or different from AAMA 701

Answer 50

Similar.

Question 51

AAMA 702 Testing evaluates what attributes of a weather-seal material before and after accelerated aging. Shrinkage and compression force Shrinkage and compression set Water and air-tightness Geometry and density

Answer 51

Shrinkage and Compression Set before and after accelerated aging.

Question 52

AAMA 702: Sample testing assigns weatherseal to a performance category based on: Geometry Density Foam or hollow core Compression

Answer 52

Compression

Question 53

AAMA 702 Pertains to the sample testing and classification of: Self-leveling sealants Weatherstrip Replaceable weatherseals Non curing sealants

Answer 53

B. Weatherseals.

Question 54

What AAMA standard outlines laboratory tests and minimum performance requirements for sealants? AAMA 920 AAMA 800 AAMA 702 AAMA 501.5

Answer 54

AAMA 800

Question 55

What standard is referenced for water-penetration testing of windows installed for 6 months of more?

Answer 55

AAMA 511.

Question 56

What AAMA standard provides guidance for installation of windows in stud walls in areas of extreme weather?

Answer 56

FMA/AAMA 100

Question 57

This AAMA standard defines practices for installation of windows in masonry or concrete walls with surface barrier wall systems, in extreme weather areas:

Answer 57

FMA/AAMA 200

Question 58

Standard Practice for the Installation of Mounting Flange Windows into Walls Utilizing Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) with a Separate Water-Resistive Barrier

Answer 58

FMA/AAMA/WDMA 500

Question 59

Standard Practice for the Installation of Windows with Frontal Flanges for Surface Barrier Masonry Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Conditions

Answer 59

FMA/AAMA 200

Question 60

Standard Practice for the Installation of Exterior Doors in Surface Barrier Masonry Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Exposure.

Answer 60

FMA/AAMA/WDMA 400

Question 61

The AAMA standard for field testing of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems is:

Answer 61

AAMA 503

Question 62

The shorthand reference found in codes for the North American Fenestration Standard / Specification for windows, doors and skylights is: NAFS AAMA WDMA SFM-1-14

Answer 62

NAFS.

Question 63

AAMA / WDMA / CSA 100/1.5.2/A440-17 is the long-form title for what standard? AAMA SFM-1-14 NAFS AAMA 800

Answer 63

NAFS - North American Fenestration Standard

Question 64

Voluntary Guideline For Engineering Analysis of Window and Sliding Glass Door Anchorage Systems are provided by: AAMA 2501 AAMA 920 AAMA 701 AAMA SFM-1-14

Answer 64

AAMA 2501

Question 65

AAMA Aluminum Storefront and Entrance Manual

Answer 65

AAMA SFM-1-14