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    {fp cevonson-c 1240-95 earved 200 Standard Guide for Secondary Seal for Sealed Insul Structural Sealant Glazing Appli 1, Scape 1.1 This guide covers design and fabrication considerations forthe edge sea of conventionally. sealed insulating glass tis, herein refered to 36 IG units, The 1G nits deserted are ted in sttutual silicone scala glazing systems, herein fefered to a6 SSG systems, SSG systems typically ae cither two or four sided. glazed with a structural sealant. Other conditions sult as one thre, fv, si sided may be used. 112 This guides doesnot cover the IG unite of ether than ‘conventional edge seal design (Fig. 1, however, the ira tion contained herein may be of bonel to the designers of sich 1G units, 1.3 In an SSG system, 1G units sre retained to a metal framing system bya structural sal (Fig. 2). The size and shape ofthat seal, a well a5 numerous her SSG system design onsderaions, are not adresse inthis suid, TA ‘The alas slated in Stunts are toe regarded asthe standard. The values given in parentheses are for information wal 1S This sadond does not purport 10 addres all of the safesy problems, if any, assoctated with ts ase, I) 1 the ‘responsibility ofthe user ofthis standard to etal appro priate safety and health practices and determine the applica Paty of regudatory limitations prior to use 2 Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standen {©4639 Tea Method for Rheological (Flo) Properties of. lester Seaants™ C670 Text Method for Tack-Free ‘Time of Elastomeric Sealants C717 Tenninology of Building Seas and Sealant (C794 Tent Method for Adhesion-n-Pesl of Elastomeric Joint Sealants? 1087 Test Method fer Determining Compatibility of Liguid-Applied Sealans with Accessories Used in Siruc- tural Gazing System C135 Test’ Method for Detemining Tensile Adhesion Propesies of Structural Sealants “TA a in aan oA Coe C2 Be cee, 8 is eer lating Glass Units for ications" FIG 1 Scaled 1G Edge Sea: Base Compononts C1184 Specification for Structural Silicone Sealants E681 Terminology of Building Consiuctions” E778 Tes Mood for Seal Durbity of Sole Insulating E774 Spocitcaion for Sealed Insulaing Glass Unit 22 Other Standants Sigma 758-28 Test Methods for Chemical Eile of Glazing Compounds on Hastomeric Edge Seas? 3. Terminology 311 Definitions: SL Refer to Terminology C717 for definitions of the following terms used inthis guide: adhesive failure. ead cohesive failure, compatibility, cure, elongation, gasket, pla Ing, joint, te, modules, oe-nagvealn, sel, salt neal backing, seting Mock, shell, silcone sealant, spacer, Motul sealant, substrate, tooling, and working lie, Refer to Terinology E631 forthe defiaiion of sealed insulating glass 8 used in this guide. 32 Defintions of Terms Specific 10 This Standard 321 desiecant—a hygroscopic material that adsorbs water cor may adsoth solvent Vapors, or bth (sce Fig. 1), 32.1 Discussion—The desiccant sintsns alow relative umn scaled insulting ess, 3.22 primary secl_-A jon seal of which the sealant resists moisture vapor permeation int the desiccated space of sealed Insulting glass (se Fi. 1) hc 1249 roid Lal ant FIG. 2 Typleal Aide SSG System Mullen: Hortzontl Section (eral Joint) 3.22 Diseusion—W also resists inet as permeation (or ‘vamp, gon fom he 1G uit scaled space the nen 0 tye an inet, 3.23 secondery seat—a jin sel ites the 0 gas i insulating hss (see Fi. 3.24 spacer—a favicated shape that reales an appropriate stance Hetwesn two ites of glass in sealed insulating ghss sce Fig. D. 32411 Discustion-—As a component of the edge sel sys tem, the spacer also ress vapor migration io sealed insu Tang glass and provides a comainer fora desiccant 325 srractural scala join scal of which the sealant strctraly adheres an 1G unit o 3 metal framing system (see Fig.2) 5251 Discussion—The svctual seal mansers aplisd ood tothe framing system 38 wel as accommadats ier enla movements hecween the 16 unit and he framing system 33 Symbols Sobol B31 A sara, Gin’ 332 C,= sealant comact width, shear, mm (in) 33.3 C)= sealant contact width tension, mi in) 334 D = design Iactor, dimensionless 335 F, xallowable shear ses, Pa i) 336 F,= allowable tem ste, Pa pi) 337 Feild sss, Pa (pi 338 Hf = height, m0. 339 L = porimeer length, m 33.10 M sass per uit area, Nin* (vt S311 P= applied load, Pa (bite) 3312 W eid aU. 4. Signticance and Use “4.1 I should te relied thatthe design ofan 1G unit edge seal for use in SSG systems isa collaborative effort of at Test the IG unit Tabrcuor, sealant manufacturer, and design pro- fessional, among others. “42 This uide provides infmation on silicone sealants that are used forthe secondary seal of IG units that ae glazed into SSG systems. of which the sealant tnd spacer of sealed 4.3 Information is also provided a the ater major compe: omts of the IG unit edge sel, compattlity of components, durability, and quay asurance (QA), 8, Insulating Glass Unit, 5.1 Insulating Glas Unit Components—The edge seal of an S8G system IG unt consists ofthe to Ties of las, spacer, desiccant, primary sealant and secondary sealant (Fig. 1) (1). ‘This ype of TG units refered to commionly a das-seal unit in that it has separate primary an secondary seals, A single ‘eal TG units inappropriate at this ime for SSG systens and Should ot be used, The following sections describe the Components of dal-seal IG unit bie 5.2 Glass and Architectural Coatings: 5.2.1 Glass—All types of lass ave been use in the fabrication of IG unis including monolilic, laminated, tem pred, heatsrengthened, ined, heat absorbing, ight reduc ing, patted, and wired. Almost al glass is produced by the flog manufacturing process, in which the glass ribbon that emerges from the furnace is ated en a bath oF meiten tn lowing gravity to produce essentially Mat parallel surfaces. 522 Arhicewrat Coatings—These coatings, which ae applied to the surface of the glass pri 10 1G unit Fabrication, {Me generally grouped into. one of two categories: low: fmissivity of reflective, They are both metalic or metalic txide materials and in some cases are in emlilyers, depos- ited onto or into a glass surface. The coatings are deposited Primarily by two methods: magnetic sputtering onto the glass Surface and pyrolitic deposition into the glass surface. Low tmissivity coatings are Visually wanspareat and reflect long- ‘wave infrared radiation. thereby improving the thermal tans- mittance ofthe glass. In gencrl, they also decrease but to & lesser extent than refcctive coatings, visible light tanstisson, and wansmitied solar radiant energy. Depending on lighting onions, reflective coatings are generally considerably less transparent than low-emissivity coatings, These cating pre ‘ide a reduction in transmit solar radiant ener, conductive ib c 1249 ‘eat energy and visible ight ino the building interior. Ceramic cena, silicone, and pressure-sesiive Vinyl and polyester fil are applied to the surface of glass to make spandrel las, 5.3 Spacer-—Spucers are fabricated primarily trom rol formed hollow metal shapes and are available in numerous profiles, depending on the application. Metals typically used are aluminum, both mil finish and anodized, galvanized steel, ‘and stainless steel, with aluminum used predominately. The Spacer establishes the size of the sealed. space, provides surfaces for installation ofthe primary sealant, is hollow for ‘desiccant installation, aid for the third surface ofthe cavity ‘reated at the edge of the glass ites for installation of the secondary sealant 54 Deslecant—These substances are hyophilic crystal line materia that are installed in the hollow of the spc, ‘usually om atleast fo sides of the IG uit. Commonly used ssiceants are molecular sieves or a blend of silica gel with ‘molecular sieves, Their purpose i to adsorb residual water and solvent vapor inthe sealed space immediately fer fabrication fof the 1G units They also mia Tow elatve humidity in the ssaled space for the life of the 1G unit by absorbing ining moistre vapor 5 Primary Sealant—This sealant provides a high level of moisture vapor migration resistance and. controls sid mini ‘izes gas and solvent migration ino the IG unit sealed space. “The scalan also sols as a Barer to the permeation of inert ‘gases (foe example, argon) when these gases are used in the seed space ofthe IG uni, The sealant is designed 0 ill he space between the sides of the spacer and the Taces of the 10 las lites and to develop adequate adhesion tothe surfaces of bo materials. ‘The primary sealant must also have sufficient ‘movement capability 19 not fail due 10 limited diferenal ovement that may occur between the spacer and the lass ites. Folyisobuylene-based materials have been found to be ‘ory suitable fr this purpose The primary ssalantcontibutes Title to the strustral function of transfering lateral loads and Ioling the 1G unit edge assembly together. Thee functions are flied by the secondary sealant 56 Secondary Seaton 56.1 This sealant transfers nezative lateral loads, occurring ‘on the exterior ite of las, t the ileio ite of elas, which then traefers the load to the structural sealant that acheres the 1G unt tothe metal framing system, Ie also functions a the adhesive that unites the wo glass lies and spacer together as {unit and prevents excessive movement front assuring in the Primary seal (2). The secondary sealant must maintain ad ‘equate adhesin to the gas ites and spacer and also maintain ‘ther performance properties, such as strength and fexbiity fer prolonged environmenal exposite, Failure ofthe second fry sel (9 do 59 could real in excessive movement in the ‘Primary seal and fogging ofthe IG unit or adhesive or cohesive {allure ofthe secondary seal and catastrophic fire of the IG 5462 Four generic classes of sealants are used presen for ‘conventional TG unit edge sal system (non-ttutural se: fant). These sealants are polysulfides, plyurcthanes, hot-melt burs, and silicones. For SSG systems, only 1G units with ‘dul-sal(plyisobutylne primary seal and silicone secondary sea have the required durability foe the application and are the only sealants permite for SSG systems. 5.7 Enclosed Gas—The IG unit sealed space encloses a sas such as aif. argon, krypton, or sulfur hexaflride. Air is ‘normally used if conventional thermal resistance properties ae fequired. Argon and krypton are used to increase the HG unit thermal resistance, Sulfur hexaflride s vse in applications ‘which increased resistance to sun ransisson fs neces. ‘When using gases other than ae, the IG unit edge sel system ‘must be capaho of retaining a sustntal percent ofthe eas for the ifeof the 1G unit; otherwise, thermal sound Lansnision performance will decrease to an unacceptable level 538 Breather and Capillary Tubes: 5.8.1 Breather Tube-—A breaths tube isa small tube of ole that is factory-placed through the spacer of the 1G unit 10 ‘accommodate a inevease in sealed ae space pressure when an 1G units shipped toa higher elevation than where fabricated ‘The breather tube allows the sealed air space pressure to equalize tothe atmosphere pressure atthe installation site. The Ieather tube is sell prior Ue 1G unit instalation, Special sealed space gases (see 5.7) cannot be used in IG units that have breather tubes, 582 Cepillary Tube—A capillary re isa very thin bore tube of specitic length and inside diameter that is factry placed through the spacer of the 1G unit, A capillary tube Fulils the same function as breather tae and, in adiion, = left pen aftr installation to permit the sealed space of the 1G ‘unit fo continue to pressure equalize with uctuating ambient air resoure, Special sealed space gases (see 5.7) eanmot be ‘sed in TG unis that have capilary tubes, ‘SECONDARY SEALANT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 6, Structural Properties 6.1 General GALI The design of an 1G unit edge seal parallels the ‘methodology used for the design ofthe SSG sjstem structural join hat adheres an TG uit to aTransng system, SSG system Structural sealans must meet the requirements of Specification CTISS. Presently thee is no comparable specification for sealants used forthe secondary sealant of 1G units; however, ‘alats should meet dhe requirements of Specification C 1184 (Gs minimum) in the absence of smother applicable spi= 6.1.2 The following sections provide the design profes: sional with information on the design of the IG unit edge seal secondary sealant regarding the following: allowable tensile strength: medulus properties: appropriate design factors; and design ofthe secondary sealant forthe eects of shea tress, tensile tess and combined stresses, 12 Sealant eld Sirese—The minimum sealant yield sess (F,) (or tensile adhesion value) is determined by Test Method CALS by pulling to failure small laboratory specimens of ‘sealant having a cross-section similar (but not necessarily ‘enteal) to that used i a structural seal, Sealant manufactur xs usally report this value in a table of performance eta fora panicular sealant An example of a sealant manufacturers ‘reported vale for F, would he 896 kPa (130 psi fora wor pert high-medulus sealant hb c 1249 {63 Sealant Tensile Sires: 63.1 Tho allowable sealant tensile stess (F,) for SSG system strictural seals is determined by dividing the ultimate sess (F,) by an appropriate design factor (D) (Eq 1) w 632 For example, using a manufsctrer’s published ul mate stress (F) fora sealant of 589 kPa (S0 pa) with «design Factor (D) of 40, and substituting these values into €Eq 1), sul in the fllowing. 5, = 599180 = 138A @ Fm nig = 209s) o 63.3 Current industry practice for the structural seal of an ‘SSG Sjstem, which was determined empirically, sto limit the value of F 10 138 kPa (20 psi). The SSG system structural sal contact width (Fig. 2) is usually established using the applied Tatra load, acting in tension in conjunction withthe 138 KPa (20 psi tensile siress. Additional contributory stresses. fro for example, thermal movement, dead load (see 6.6), sealant crosescotion dimension, non-linear glass deflection undse Toad, intemal sealant sess de to cure shrinkage, prestess in sealant duc to diferential building component movement, and ‘aration in sealant physical properties cam also influence this ‘ale. H these additional factors area significant concern, an allowable tensile stress (F,) of below 138 KPa (20 psi) may he appropriate forthe SSG system structural seal sealant 163.4 Regarding the secondary sealant for IG units, some 1G uni fabricators recommend using Values Fr F such as 207 KPa (30 psi Tew of the more conservative 138 KPa 20 psi) value used forthe $$G system structural seal. The rationale for using higher vals for Fi the already high quality of the Fabrica {or's QA program for fabricating the 1G unit edge seal. Bett QA results in more consistent ahesion of the secondary sealant, and higher values for F, can therefore he maintained reliably. In adition, the cladding design loads usually chosen ‘asthe maximum to gecur ina SD oF sometimes 1OD-year return period. Because of this, the actual tensile stress on the Secondary sealant i typical relatively smal percentage of the F, value. Ifa value of Fin excess of 138 kPa (20 ps) is proposed, it must be evaluated ‘carefully. Tis careful evaluation is especially significant since F, dacs not give signifcanee 40 the additional sees Tacos discussed in 6.33, ‘635 Preset forthe IG unit secondary sealant, the stress in the secondary sealant i usually limited to 138 kPa (20 psi. The apple! Intra load, whichis shared etween the to lites of glass of the 1G unit, in conjunction with the 138 KPa (20 ps) Timi is used to calculate the secondary sealant contact wih ‘require to resis the applied lateral load (see 6.7). This equal Tod sharing is applied only when the two Hes ave oF equal thickness, {636 It is not within the scape of tis guide w specify « Particular tensile stress (F) forthe IG unit secondary sealant ‘This should be an informed decision made by the design ‘professional, in conjunction with the structural sealant mani Tactuer and. TG unit fabricator, considering, among other factors: building code requirements, degree of ris, snd the particular SSG system and 1G unit requirements. (64 Design Facior: 64.1 For $SG system structural seals factor ranging from 4440 IZ-was orginally selected forthe srctral sealant during te beginnings of SSG tecinlogy’ This range recognized the ‘many variables and unknowns, such as determining applied Toads and load distribution accurately, the relatively poor tear srensth if diree-sided adhesion occurred, and the difficulty of determining the actual sealant stress. Ths appecach is consis ‘eat with traditional enginering prostic, in which uncertainty and unkwovns ate mitigated to a certain extent by using a ‘design factor, sometimes refered 19 8 safety factor. The design factor ean be determined by using 1) and solving for Tt shouldbe noted, however, that higher-steneth sealants do not improve the probability of ataining and maintaining Jong-crm sealant adhesion. Adhesion concems ate decreased by lower design stress). Since adhesion is one of the primary joncers in every aspect of structural glazing, higher design factor is best achieved by using smaller design streses (F. 6412 For example, fora sealant in which F, = 896 kPa (130 pri ith a value of F)= 138 kPa (20 pi) the value of D will be 635. Ifa different sealant, im sehich Fis 345 KPa (30 ps, ‘s used witha value of 25 for D. F willbe 138 KPa (20 psi Preseily, a lower-limit design faster (D) of 2.9 is being used for SSG system structural sealants. This lower limits based on the following: the successal periarmance of $8 system structural sealants since approximately 1972, advances that have occured in adhesion technology, and dhe implementation ‘of QA programs, Higher design Tactors are not to be construed ss rationale to change the design stress (0 values above 138 APL 20 psi, {6413 It is not within the scape of this guide to specify & price design factor forthe IG unit secondary sealant, This should be an informed decision made by the design profes- ‘Sina i conjunction with the stutural sealant manatacturer| and IG unit fabricator. considering. among other factors: balding code requirements, degree of risk, and the particular ‘SSG syntem and IG unit requirements, {65 Sealant Modulus and Joins Siffess: 65.1 The design of the structural seal in SSG systems should consider the relationships of joint shape, joint stifines, fand sealant modulus so that the outward movement of the peripheral edge ofthe IG unit, by an applied lateral loud, is ‘mre han 1.6 mim (i im) fr a as ite nominal thickness of| fram (sn. Test Method C 1185 can he use to determine that the elongation ofthe structural sealant at 138 KPa (20 ps) 4s less than 1.6 mm (isi. The Lé-mm (Yiedn.) movemet for Sealant elongation js related (0 the position and support provided tothe outer Tite ofthe IG unit hy seting blocks that are recessed ftom its cuter face, usually by one-half the ‘nominal glas thickness I outward movements excessive and the IG unit outer ite drops of he seting blocks, Ht could ease 4 fuluce of the 1G wait edge seal (65.2 From the above discussion, it should also be appar thatthe outward, and in some cases downward (See 6.6), movement of the outer glas lite ofan IG unit relative to the line ite, under the influence ofthe applied lateral lod, rust also be limited, Detrimental moversent or change in the ah C1249 secondary seal shape (3) could cause a seal failure in the primary sealant, resign fogging ofthe enclosed space. The ‘dus ofthe secondary sealant, as well asthe shape and size ‘ofthe secondary sea, shouldbe evaluated. 166 Sealant Contact With for Shear Stee {66.1 Gocd glazing practices require tha glass including 1G tami, be supported hy to seting Blocks lnited st appro ‘mately the points of the glass wih Although not generally commended installations ae occasionally designed in hich the glass or IG unt is ot supped by setting blocks (Fig. 3). (Cootat the sealant and 1G inanufactuer for specie rou ‘mendations, The ded loa ofthe IG unite pportd by the ‘S86 system structural seal with such installations. "This wil result na constant dead Toad shear Fig. 3) stress (F,) om the nla and the potential of downward movement of the KG func under the tatuence of geivity (2. Bocatse of spacial ‘consideration, in some unis situations some sealan and 1G rnufacturers have approved specific installations with no Setting blocks, If this is ever done, the sealant and lass ‘manufacturer and design professional must review the desig fn! details, and the dead load shes sess [F) om the SSC ‘stem siuctral sealant sited wo no mee than 689 Pa 1 i) and olen considerably es Tor example, 3400 Pa or Pa {662 With soch installations, the secondary sel of the 1G tunit must also he designed fo resist searing sess -and Potetial movement iced ty the dead load of the cute ite OF ghis, Unacceptable diferenil overeat of the 109 ites ‘ould cause eal failure inthe primary sealant, resulting i fogging of the enclosed space. The minimum sealant contact ‘wid required due 10 dead lead shear sess, assuming no Comtibtion from the primary seal ean be determined using 4. (66.3 For example (Fig 4), for an 1G unit with W = 1.219 im (41, = 1829 m © M), M=311.22 Nine (65 WE), L 6.096 (201, and F, = 689 Pa (psy te contact for the secondary sealan would be deveined as follows, Only the weight of the exterior Ite of glase wil cause a shearing sues in the secondary scan s0 one-half ofthe ‘weight ofthe IC) wit is tae in te calculation, Subsiting int (Eq) results inthe following Uss61e2.296,895"60H) = R2SmM——«S) = 825240201) = 02258, © 667 Sealant Comet Width for Tensile Sess 67.1 The minimom secondary sealant contact width (C) required to resist the applied Taleral tensile ood can be ‘elermined using (E47), ohic i based om trapezoidal Lod sthuion theory, Other load disibution theres may he applicable, depending on, among ther factors, TG unit shape and size (8) Any influence from the primary seal fs not ‘onside (62.2 For example (Fig. 4), for an 1G unit with W = 1.219 m 19, B= 1819 m (6 1), P= 1486 Pa (80 TU), and F,=138 kPa (20 psi), the contact wid for the secondary ‘lant would be determined as fllows, With a sealed 1G un ‘rei oad sharing between te wo lites of glass. both ites are ofthe se thiknes, the Iateral lod (Ps shared almost ‘equally: and if of unequal thickness, the Toa shared by each Te vary, depen on de aierenve im aickneses CO For the following example, ba lies sre the sie thickness, andthe secondary seal therefore experiences approximately ‘One-half the applied load. Subsuting ito (7) sing the Teast dimension, which isthe width (W) ofthe IG unt resus 6 = UO (9) in the following: (6=(18-0606/198= 82m » ea — oes Reh ire —4 ” infeute, a - wzN | a = = FIG. 2 Daa Loa Movement 16 Unt: Yer Seton 0. oan ot Fou ied Stra Salt lad 13 ‘Woes sont nt ih c 1249 = as201) = 0.125, » 1 the Tes are of unequal thickness, equal Toad shrine caumot he employed, and appropriately highs valuas ae 0 he red, 167.3 Wit hasbeen determined tha a unsupported 1G unit {allowable in given station and both the deal Toad and ‘wind load calculations are performed, the largest of the Calculated contact widths ust Be ase ‘68 Combined Sieses {68.1 Depending on. among ote factors, loading condi- tions thts tensile and shear load) 1G unit shape and size secondary alan, and secondary seal shape and size. dhe tffets of combined sreses on the secondary sealant may ‘ear consideration {682 It should also be reared tha the al sevondary sealant contact width may have to be greater than a dete ‘mined by caution, Other lates, sch as spacer geometry (@), lication procedures, and fbeation telerances, may have to be condoned to determine a minimum aecplable secomlary sealant comtt ih Adhesion “1A Gener LA Adhesion ofthe seconday eal tothe IG unitedge sea components fone of the mos cial functions of the sealant The secondary seaant ares the glass with o without & sls coating and spcsr ino a igd yet flexible yer, and In adition,tansiers applied lateral loads irom the out ite 1 1G unit edge seal componons can have adverse effects on 1G nit performance 7.12 Time, epersur, waler and water vapor, le sole radiation, and foreign chemicals can aect the adhesion and performance of the secondary seal. The following seticns Suro adhesion isses teed to hss, pass esting, and acre, among other factors, that commonly occ with Ik 72 Glass am Architectural Coeings: 7.2.1 Glase—Adneson ofa silicone weconday sealant toa properly prepared uncoated glass surface has proven to be Tenacious Te deselop adoquate adhesion. the lass surface rst he propery cleaned se 7) mmeitly peor selont plication "1.22 Archioctural Coeting—~A wide varity of gas cate igs are curently svalle for architectural sass. Adhesion of the sealant to these coatings depends oo the type of echitee- ‘url costing and its particular ype of ope, sch anu Aioxide or sicon dioxide. amen ether types. and te coating pplication techie, suchas politic or magnetic sper 2 process, No generalized statoment can be made repading Sealant adhesion tothe many avaiable arcisetural coatings. Since variations may occur even fora given type of ecating 3nd pplication process. duet process conditians. The adhesion of the sealant oan architectural coating on glass must be veiled ‘samples of sctual manufactured specimens for each jb by the sealant manufictirer The adhesion of some architect angst glass aly degrade with tite, and coating deletion (Gemoval) may be required 123 Coorng Deletion —Tisis well performed hy shroe sion, wth nabeaxive wheel, or hy burning the coating ff with {high-temperature lane. Any coating dcetiontehaigue wll rest in ans sirfae that is chemically and psially ferent ra noel glse surface, Adequate adhesion of the ‘salt to this glass surtace should be vried A representative ‘amp should fe submitted. to the sealant manfactret Slatementscegading the durability aad adhesion ofthe ach tect coating toa lass surface can he made only by the glass manufacturer o coating appiston TLS Sacer—Adbssion ot the. secondary sealant to the spacer i eure to prevent “walking” or dxplacement of the Sacer into the vision aca of the 1G unit and poten edge seal failure and fossina.Ditiorem secondary Seal scalans will flevelop varios levels of adhesion fo the vas aay of valle Spaces materials. For example, sane sealants may develop excellent longterm adhesion tan anodized space, whereas fers may nor, Long-term adhesion can be verified By many diernt standard test methods. The salam manufstrce can suggest and perform various tes, sch those found in Test Mathods (74, £773, and ©1135, to pret the long-term adhesion of the secondary seal to the Spacer under varcas physical and environmental conitions, "TA Cleaning As with all sealants, adequate subsrate cleaning can be critical to developing Tong-erm adhesion of the secondary seal 1 the various TC unit edge sal campo ons. Cleaning techniques and solutions must nor be hare to the subsites, shold remove surface contaminants com. pletely, and should not leave a surface residue that i hanna fo salut aes. The glo (inhi He eatin), spaces, ‘nd saline manctrer can provide information co sept thle procedures and. materials for adequate cleaning. and Preparation ofthe various adhesion srfices "75 Emironmenal and Service Condiions—The installed 1G uni and ite edge seal ate exposed to varying sevice conditions, Adhesion of the IG unt secondary sealant may Segeade wih time, given adverse oF unaccepable service onions. Water, 2s oth vapor and ligud, combined with flevaed temperatures and lliokt ration fom sanight, has proven to have the most poteatia devimenal efecto sealant shesion, Water (nfited or condensed that cin ‘ccumulte Within ay SSG sytem glazing chanel has peowe to cantibete treme TC unk edge sca filre and ie therfore undesiabie. Ciszing channels should be drained tne exterior to prechide the accumulation of wats, Theft of ‘arious service conitiom is also dependent onthe ype of ass (arehilecurally coated, tned, or clear) and ghaing fiention (vertical or sloped). Tesi methods such as Test Method C1135 can he used to eve the Tensile adhesion ‘alas (and us adhesion) of secondary sealants when expsed to various combinations of service or acseerted aging con tio, IC ntl condensation son ina IG amit the wit Should he replaced in timely fashion hecause sesendary ‘solant degradation oe adhesion loss may have occured, %. Compatiitiy 8.1 General—The incompstbilty of materials in comet with or elese proximity to the secondary sealant othe KG wit (usually sulin lessening of the adhesive stength or i) c 1249 omplste loss of adhesion of the secondary salon. Time, clevated temperature, and ether environmental factors such 3s ‘rast radiation cam inflence compatibility. compat ity oe desirable since sealant adhesive failure can real fogging of the 1G unit or detachment ofthe exterior lite of glass fom the bullding. Test Method C 1087 can be used 10

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