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Exova (UK) Ltd Unit 3 Wednesbury One, Black Country New Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7NZ

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Registered Office: Exova (UK) Ltd, Lochend Industrial Estate, Newbridge, Midlothian EH28 8PL United Kingdom. Reg No.SC 70429

BS 6375-2:2009

Test of: Smarts 300 side hung window next to direct glaze Performance of windows & doors - Part 2: Operation & strength A Report To: Archibald Kenricks :td Kenrick Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands. B70 6BD Document Reference: WIL 388635

Date: 05/10/2017

Copy: 1

Issue No.: 1

Document No.: WIL 388635 Page No.: 2 of 23

Author: C Bryan Issue Date: 05/10/2017

Client: Archibald Kenricks Ltd Issue No.: 01

Document No.RS61 Issue No.5

BS 6375-2:2009

TEST CONCLUSIONS

Samples of: Manufacturer Garrards Product Side hung window next to direct glaze Model Smarts 300 side hung window next to direct glaze have been tested in accordance with: BS6375-2:2009 By Exova (UK) Ltd, a UKAS accredited Testing Laboratory (No. 0621) At Unit 3 Wednesbury One, Black Country New Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7NZ. Results and comments as detailed below:

Clause No. Description Compliance

5.1 Operating forces – Class 1 Yes 5.2 Mechanical strength – Class 3 Yes 5.2.1 Static torsion – Class 3 Yes 5.2.2 Racking – Class 3 Yes 5.3 Load bearing capacity of safety devices – 350N N/a 5.4 Impact resistance – Class 0 Yes 5.5 Resistance to repeated opening and closing – Class 2 Yes

No inferences can be made regarding performance against other requirements of this standard

Tests marked “ N/A” are not applicable to the sample under test. Tests marked “N/T” were not applied to the sample under test





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AUTHORISATION Tests performed by: Chris Bryan, Senior Test Engineer Matt Durrant, Trainee Test Engineer

Report issued by: Chris Bryan, Senior Test Engineer

Signed Date 4th October 2017 For and on behalf of Exova (UK) Ltd

Report authorised by: Mark West, Door & Window Laboratory Manager

Signed Date 4th October 2017 For and on behalf of Exova (UK) Ltd

Report issued: 05 October 2017

NOTE. Tests marked “Not UKAS Accredited” are not covered by the Laboratory UKAS accreditation schedule. Tests marked NT were not tested Tests marked NA are not applicable to the product on test. The laboratory has tested the product supplied by the client as sampled in accordance with their own requirements

This report shall not be reproduced except in full, (and then only as permitted by copyright laws), without written approval from Exova (UK) Ltd.





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CONTENTS PAGE NO.

TEST CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................... 2

AUTHORISATION ...................................................................................................................... 3

TEST DETAILS .......................................................................................................................... 5

TEST PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................. 6

INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ........................................................................................................... 7

TEST SPECIMEN .................................................................................................................... 12

SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS ............................................................................................... 15

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & TEST RESULTS ......................................................................... 20

CONCLUSIONS ...................................................................................................................... 22

LIMITATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 22

REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................... 23





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TEST DETAILS CLIENT DETAILS Company name Archibald Kenricks Ltd Address Kenrick Way

West Bromwich West Midlands B70 6BD

Contact Craig Barnett ORDER DETAILS Order number P07004 Dated 03/08/2017 SAMPLE DETAILS Outer frame 1200 x 1260 mm Opening casements 570 x 1195 mm Configuration Single side hung casement open-out next to direct glaze Material Aluminium Details of Hardware Hinges Hinge protection Lock Handles Seals Glazing details

2no. Archibald Kenricks Friction Hinges KS12 1no. Archibald Kenricks Hinge Protector KSHS13 per hinge Archibald Kenricks Nemesis Twin Cam NEM1150205LH

Winlock window handle with 2 fixings WHMRHBBLBC/20 Smarts EPDM weatherseals in frame and casement ACVL032 Double glazed 4-20-4 unit

TEST DETAILS Test specification BS 6375-2:2009 Full test Yes Test to clauses All Test methods BS EN 12046-1:2003 operating forces

BS EN 14609:2004 static torsion BS EN 14608:2004 racking BS EN 13049:2003 soft body impact BS EN 14609:2004 strength of safety devices BS EN 1191:2012 Annex G repeated opening

Sample received 11/09/2017 Test started 11/09/2017 Test completed 22/09/2017 Special Test requirements

None

Other reports to be used in conjunction with this report

None





BS 6375-2:2009

TEST PROCEDURE Introduction This test report should be read in conjunction with the Standard BS 6375-2:2009

Performance of windows and doors – Part 2: Classification for operation and strength characteristics and guidance on selection & specification

The specimens were judged on their ability to comply with the performance criteria as required in BS 6375-2:2009, with test methods BS EN 12046-1:2003, BS EN 14609:2004, BS EN 14608:2004, BS EN 13049:2003, & BS EN 1191:2012 Annex G, classified in accordance with BS6375-2:2009, BS EN 131145:2001 & BS EN 12400:2002.

Instruction To Test

Initial requirement was as defined in BS6375-2, requiring a performance of Class 1 for operating forces, Class 3 for mechanical strength, a threshold value of 350N for load-bearing capacity of safety devices, Class 0 for impact resistance, and Class 2 for repeated opening and closing.

Test Specimen Construction

A description of the test construction is given in the Schedule of Components. The description is based on a detailed survey of the specimens and information supplied by the sponsor of the test.

Installation The window was supplied mounted within a timber sub-frame of nominal section 75 x 100mm fitted flush with the exterior face, in accordance with the clients fitting instructions.

Mr Craig Barnett, a representative of Archibald Kenricks Ltd witnessed the test.

Sampling The samples were not independently witnessed or selected and were provided direct from the test sponsor.

Test Climate The sample was conditioned in the laboratory in the range 15-30 °C and 25-75% humidity.

The temperature and humidity in the lab was maintained in the range 20.5-26.1°C and 37.3-66.0% humidity for the duration of the test.





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INITIAL OBSERVATIONS Pictures of test sample





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TEST SPECIMEN Figure 1- General Elevation of Test Specimen (External Face)

Do not scale. All dimensions are in mm





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Figure 2 – Horizontal section






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Figure 3 – Vertical section






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SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS (Refer to Figures 1 to 3) (All values are nominal unless stated otherwise) (All other details are as stated by the sponsor)

Variants None

Item

Description

1. Window frame head

Supplier : Smarts

Profile code : ETC 317

Material : Aluminium

Grade : 6063 T6

Gauge / wall thickness : 1.7mm

Thermal break material / method : Polyamide

Thermal break size : 28 x 15mm

Glazing / casement rebate size : 49 x 15mm

Section size : 76 x 47.5mm

Fixing jamb to head joints

i. type : Cleat

ii. material : Aluminium

iii. size : 5.5 x 19.6mm

iv. quantity : 1

Details of adhesive

i. supplier : Soudal Fix All

ii. reference : 320185-CAR

2. Window frame jamb

Supplier : Smarts



Grade : 6063 T6






Fixing jamb to sill joints

i. type : Cleat

ii. material : Aluminium

iii. size : 5.5 x 19.6mm

iv. quantity : 1

Details of adhesive







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Item

Description

3. Window frame mullion

Supplier : Smarts



Grade : 6063 T6





Section size : 53 x 48mm

Fixing mullion to head/sill joints

i. type : S/S self-tap pan head

ii. size : 10 x 50mm

iii. quantity : 4mm

Details of adhesive



4. Window frame sill

Supplier : Smarts



Grade : 6063 T6






5. Window frame weather seals outer

Supplier : Smarts

Reference : ACVL032

Material : Rubber

Fixing method : Inserted





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Item

Description

6. Window casement (s) Overall Size : 570mm x 1198mm

Supplier : Smarts

Profile codes : ETC 321


Grade : 6063 T6




Glazing rebate size : 15 x 45mm

Casement framing section size : 61.5 x 47.5mm

Corner fixing method

i. type : Cleat ACET321 & ACET327

ii. size : (321) 5.5mm x 18.6mm & (327) 5.5mm x 9.3mm

iii. quantity : 1 of each

Adhesive :



7. Window casement glass

Supplier : JCL Glass

Thickness / configuration : 4mm glass 20mm spacer 4mm glass

Overall size

i. side hung casement : 498 x 1125mm

ii. direct glazing : 552 x 1178mm

Nominal edge clearance : 4mm

8. Glazing setting blocks

Supplier : Glazparts

Material : Plastic

Thickness : Various

Section size : 100mm

9. Glazing gasket Supplier : Smarts

Reference : ACET 835 (Bead) & ACET 840 (Wedge)

Fixing method : Insert and Wedge

10. Glazing beads

Glazing method : Externally beaded

Supplier : Smarts



Grade : 6063 T6

Gauge / wall thickness : 1mm

Section size : 15 x 13mm

Fixing method : Push fit





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Item

Description

11. Hinges Supplier : Kenrick

Description : 16” side hung 13mm stack height

Reference : KS12 Material : Ferritic S/S Quantity : 1 pair per sash Fixing hinge to casement i. type : Pan head screws ii. size : 3.8 x 25mm iii. quantity : 4 Fixing hinge to frame i. type : Pan head screws ii. size : 3.8 x 25mm iii. quantity : 3

12. Hinge protectors Supplier : Kenrick

Description : 13mm stack

Reference : KSHS13 Material : Zinc die-cast Quantity : 2 pairs one per hinge Position : Within 100mm of hinge Fixing device to casement i. type : Countersunk screws ii. size : 3.8 x 25mm iii. quantity : 2 x per hinge protector Fixing device to frame i. type : Countersunk screws ii. size : 3.8 x 25mm iii. quantity : 2 x per hinge protector

13. Lock

Supplier : Kenrick

Description : Nemesis Twin Cam

Reference : NEM1150205LH

Material : Stainless steel

Fixings

i. type : Countersunk screws

ii. size : 3.8 x 19

iii. quantity : x 10





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Item

Description

14. Lock Keeps

Supplier : Kenrick

Description : Nemesis

Reference : RLCO8136F

Material : Die-cast

Quantity : 3

Fixing keeps to frame i. type : Countersunk screws

ii. size : 3.8 x 19mm

iii. quantity : 2 x per keep

15. Lever handles

Supplier : Winlock

Description : Right hand chrome key locking2 Reference : WHMRHBBLBC/20 Material : Zinc

Fixings

i. type : Machine screws

ii. size : M5 x 16mm

iii. quantity : 2

16. Sash compression wedge Supplier : GT Window Products

Description : Sash Seal

Reference : SS002 Wedge & SS001 Spring Material : Wedge – plastic. Spring – spring steel Quantity : 1x set Position : Centre of sash hinge side Fixing spring to casement i. type : Countersunk Screw ii. size : 3.8 x 16mm iii. quantity : 2 Fixing wedge to frame i. type : Countersunk Screw ii. size : 3.8 x 25mm iii. quantity : 2





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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & TEST RESULTS Clause Result Pass/Fail

5.1 Operating forces

The window was tested in accordance with EN 12046-1. The average force or torque required to disengage & engage the hardware must not exceed those defined for the Class 1 of EN 13115, which requires less than 100N/10Nm for hand operated fasteners, and 50N/5Nm for finger operated fasteners. The average force required to commence and maintain motion up to 100mm must not exceed those defined for Class 1 of EN 13115, which requires a force less than 100N

The sample met the requirements of Class 2. An average force of 11.77N was required to disengage the hardware. An average force of 19.9N was required to commence and maintain motion. An average force of 26.97N was required to close the sample. An average force of 24.6N was required to engage the hardware under a closing load of 0N.

PASS CLASS 1

5.2.1 Static torsion

The window was tested in accordance with EN 14609, under a load of 300N as required by Class 3 of EN 13115, with a preload of 30N.

A load of 300N was applied, no damage was observed, and the window continued to operate normally. The deflection under full load was 21.84mm, and the residual deflection was 5.77mm.

PASS CLASS 3

Following the test 5 manual operating cycles were carried out, and the sample met the requirements of Class 1. An average force of 12.43N was required to disengage the hardware. An average force of 20.23N was required to commence and maintain motion. An average force of 31.33N was required to close the sample. An average force of 17.23N was required to engage the hardware under a closing load of 0N.

5.2.2 Racking The window was tested in accordance with EN 14608, under a load of 600N as required by Class 3 of EN 13115, with a preload of 60N.

A load of 600N was applied, no damage was observed, and the window continued to operate normally. The deflection under full load was 6.39mm, and the residual deflection was 1.45mm.

PASS CLASS 3

Following the test 5 manual operating cycles were carried out, and the sample met the requirements of Class 1. An average force of 11.97N was required to disengage the hardware. An average force of 20.83N was required to commence and maintain motion. An average force of 37.17N was required to close the sample. An average force of 22.47N was required to engage the hardware under a closing load of 0N.





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Clause Result Pass/Fail

5.3 Load-bearing capacity of safety devices

The window was tested in accordance with the requirements of EN 14351-1, a load of 350N was applied with the safety device engaged.

This test was not carried out as no such device was fitted to the window.

PASS

5.4 Impact resistance

The recommended class for the UK is Class 0, no performance is required.

PASS

5.5 Resistance to repeated opening and closing

Prior to the cyclic operation test, when tested in accordance with EN 12046-1, the sample met the requirements of Class 1.

An average force of 35.2N was required to disengage the hardware. An average force of 36.67N was required to commence and maintain motion. An average force of 83.37N was required to close the sample. An average force of 40N was required to engage the hardware under a closing load of 0N.

PASS

The number of cycles completed by the window was 10000, as required by Class 2 of the standard. The stroke of the casement was 45.

No maintenance instructions were specified by the client.

The weight of the tested casement was 19.7kg, and the dead load applied on the casement by the operating equipment was 0kg.

PASS

Following the cyclic operation test, when tested in accordance with EN 12046-2, the sample continued to meet the requirements of Class 1.

An average force of 28.17N (V=-20%) was required to disengage the hardware. An average force of 41.23N (V=12%) was required to commence and maintain motion. An average force of 78.5N (V=-6%) was required to close the sample. An average force of 57.17N (V=43%) was required to engage the hardware under a closing load of 0N (V=0%).

PASS





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CONCLUSIONS Evaluation against objective

The sample as provided by the client was subjected to operational & strength testing in accordance with BS 6375-2:2009 and achieved the requirements.

Observations & comments

LIMITATIONS

Limitations The results relate only to the behaviour of the specimens of the element of construction under the particular conditions of test. They are not intended to be the sole criteria for assessing the potential performance of the element in use, nor do they reflect the actual behaviour in use.

Range of window assemblies covered by this report

It is our opinion that the range of window assemblies covered by this report are limited to the following

� Assemblies with identical hardware fitted no further apart than in the tested assembly

� Assemblies of the same or smaller overall dimensions to the tested assembly

Uncertainty of Measurement

The uncertainties of measurements calculated for a confidence level of 95% throughout these tests are within the limits of these tolerances.

The standard specifies the following tolerances

� Forces: ±2%

� Distances: ±1mm for tape measures ± 0.01mm for dial gauges

� Times: ±5s





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REVISION HISTORY

This issue of the report replaces all previous issues that are now withdrawn.

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