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VELUX America Inc.

SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TGR/TGF and TMR/TMF

FLEXIBLE/RIGID SUN TUNNEL

TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Production fabricated engineered leak proof tubular daylighting system

(VELUX SUN TUNNEL™) consisting of an exterior pitched/low profile roof flashing

with a self aligning pivoting device for installation in shingles/wooden shakes/tile

roofs with an acrylic/polycarbonate dome, an interior ceiling ring and dual diffuser

joined by a flexible/rigid reflective tunnel. A ZTL 114 50 watt light fixture for the

TGR/TGF and TMR/TMF 10” or 14” or a ZTL 122 75 Watt light fixture for the TGF

22” low profile is available. A ZTM and ZTG tile accessory kit is needed for tile

roofing applications.

1.02 Related Sections

A. Section 01352 – LEED Requirements

B. Section 01524 – Construction Waste Management

C. Section 07311 - Asphalt Shingles: Flashing of skylight base.

D. Section 07320 - Roof Tiles: Flashing of skylight base.

E. Section 07720 – Roof Accessories: Skylight Curb

F. Section 08620 - Unit Skylights: (Skylights without reflective tube.)

G. Section 08630 - Metal Framed Skylights.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 – North American Fenestration

Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (Includes all

applicable reference standards).

B. AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 – Standard/Specification for

windows, doors, and unit skylights (Includes all applicable reference

standards).

C. ANSI 101/I.S.2/NAFS-02 – Voluntary Performance Specification for

Windows, Skylights, and Glass Doors (Includes all applicable reference

standards).

Summary of content (9 pages)

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VELUX America Inc. SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TGR/TGF and TMR/TMF FLEXIBLE/RIGID SUN TUNNEL TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICES PART 1 1.01 GENERAL SECTION INCLUDES A.
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VELUX America Inc. SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TMF/TMR/TGF/TGR TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE/RIGID TUNNEL 2 D. ASTM E 84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. E. ASTM D 635-03 – Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent of Time of Burning of Self-supporting plastics in a Horizontal Position. F. ASTM D 638-03 – Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics. G.
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VELUX America Inc. SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TMF/TMR/TGF/TGR TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE/RIGID TUNNEL 3 E. ASTM D 1499 – Standard Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon Arc Exposure of Plastics. F. ASTM D 4803 – Standard Test Method for Predicting Heat Buildup in PVC Building Products. H. ASTM D 4804 – Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics. I. ASTM E 283 –Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors. J.
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VELUX America Inc. SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TMF/TMR/TGF/TGR TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE/RIGID TUNNEL 4 V. ICBO-ES Evaluation Report – ER-5185 W. Miami-Dade PA TAS 201 – Impact Test Procedures. X. Miami-Dade PA TAS 202 – Criteria for Testing Impact and Non Impact Resistant Building Envelope Components Using Uniform Static Air Pressure. Y. Miami-Dade PA TAS 203 – Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading. Z.
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VELUX America Inc. SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TMF/TMR/TGF/TGR TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE/RIGID TUNNEL 5 A. Exterior Dome: 92% transparent impact resistant acrylic, includes UV absorbers to prevent UV transmittance and yellowing. B. Flashing System: Low profile TGF/TGR is a Galvalume .023” thick flashing that projects 4 inches above the roof deck for the 10”, 14” and 22” flashings. Pitched TMF/TMR is a Galvalume .
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VELUX America Inc. SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TMF/TMR/TGF/TGR TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE/RIGID TUNNEL 6 1.05 ACCESSORIES A.
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VELUX America Inc. SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TMF/TMR/TGF/TGR TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE/RIGID TUNNEL 7 measured at a reference differential pressure across assembly of 75 Pa (1.57 psf) as measured in accordance with AAMA/WDMA/1600/IS7, ANSI/ASTM E 283 and 101/I.S.2/NAFS-02 North American Fenestration Standard. E. Water infiltration: No water penetration noted when measured in accordance with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05, ANSI/ASTM E 331, and 101/I.S.
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VELUX America Inc. SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TMF/TMR/TGF/TGR TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE/RIGID TUNNEL 8 C. Fasteners: Exterior dome to flashing system #8 x ¾” Philips 18–8 corrosionresistant screws, Flashing to roof sheeting 1 ½” pan head 18-8 stainless steel screws, Intermediate ring to flashing system #10 x ½” Phillips Flat head, Tunnel joint screws #6 x 3/8” Phillips pan head self drilling. D. Flexible Tunnel: Metalized polyester, fiberglass scrim and spring steel wire.
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VELUX America Inc. SPECIFICATION FOR MODEL TMF/TMR/TGF/TGR TUBULAR DAYLIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE/RIGID TUNNEL 9 PART 3 3.01 EXECUTION EXAMINATION A. Verify rough opening dimensions and proper orientation of tubular daylighting device. 3.02 INSTALLATION A. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions. B. Align tubular daylighting device free of warp or twist, maintain dimensional tolerances. C.