Altus Window Systems Pacific52 Thermal™ System

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Product Description

Pacific52™ Thermal represents the next iteration in the evolution of aluminium joinery technology – an advanced union of form and function – designed to deliver improved insulation, noise reduction, strength and the virtual elimination of condensation.

The Pacific52™ System is designed for anyone wanting superior comfort and energy efficiency in the most demanding climates. Featuring advanced thermal break technology, it minimises heat loss while enhancing insulation, ensuring a warmer, drier, and more energy efficient home. Sleek lines and flat sill technology provide a seamless fusion of style and performance – perfect for those who demand the best.

Compatible product types include:

• Ranchslider®, with LevelStep™ Sill upgrade option
• Euroslider™, with Levelstep™ Sill upgrade option
• Hinged doors along with the innovative Foldback™ Bifold
• Fixed, awning and casement windows
• See also our range of Recessed Frames for increased thermal performance

The standard 52mm system supports triple glazing, while the 60mm fixed window frame takes performance even further, allowing for larger, higher-performing glazing options.

Scope of use

Designed for versatility, Pacific52™ Thermal seamlessly adapts to a range of projects – from mid-level residential and high-end architectural homes to multi-residential developments, light commercial applications, school builds, exposed architectural designs, and renovations (A&A).Whatever the setting, Pacific52™ Thermal delivers exceptional performance and design flexibility.

Tested up to and including Extra High wind zone.

IGU up to 40mm (triple glazing).

Typical 2.7m spans (subject to wind load and window/door configuration).

New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)

The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:

• Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b)
• Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2
• Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1

Evidence

The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:

• E2/AS1

Supporting evidence

The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:

Product Criteria

Design requirements

Pacific52 Thermal is tested up to and including an Extra High wind zone at typical spans of 2.7m. With a 52mm glazing platform up to 40mm IGU's (capable of triple glazing) can be used, with the 60mm fixed window platform available for larger fixed units up to 46mm. The Pacific52 Thermal Recessed frame System also offers enhanced installation performance by aligning the thermal break of the joinery with the wall insulation.

Windows

• Sashes are specified for up to 1.8m high x 0.9m wide, or 1.2m x 1.2m square. A larger "super" sash is available for sizes up to 2m x 1m with multi-point locking available
• Kleenline™ Sash window frame platform cover, for a premium finished window look
• Seismic window options with split mullions
• External fin mullion or internal box mullion options
  

Sliding and Stacking Doors

• Ranchslider and Ranchstacker - with Levelsep upgrade option
• Euroslider and Eurostacker - with Levelstep upgrade option
  

Hinged/Bifold Doors

• Typical 2.4m span
• Top rolling bifold
• Foldback

Installation requirements

Specific installation instructions for Altus Windows Systems' innovative products. These details focus on the fixing of the unit. For specific weathertightness details refer back to Part 2, the WANZ / Altus document. There are 4 pages that represent cavity construction and the methods required for installation of Euroslider / stacker and bifolds into such. The claddings are shown as generic only. There are 8 pages that represent direct fix construction. 4 for thinner cladding types and 4 for thicker cladding types and the methods required for installation of Euroslider / stacker and bifolds into such. The claddings are shown as generic only, in thicker or thinner forms. Download WGANZ Installation Instructions

Maintenance requirements

Instructions on how to use, install and maintain Altus Window Systems joinery are available from Altus or any of its distributors. These instructions must be followed if aluminium joinery is to meet any quality or performance assurance. Regular cleaning is essential if the finish of anodised aluminium is to be preserved over a long period. Cleaning the anodised aluminium should be washed down with warm water and a suitable wetting agent or mild soap solution, in a similar manner to washing a car. View Care and Maintenance Instructions

Warrantees

A standard 5 year fabricator warranty is available upon project completion.

Company Product Information

Environmental

We are the first aluminium extruder in NZ to have undertaken a Life Cycle Assessment. This is a fair, holistic assessment of raw material production, manufacture, distribution, use and disposal including all intervening transportation steps necessary or caused by the manufacture and distribution of Altus Windows' products and services. The Life Cycle Assessment data allows us to continuously optimise our environmental performance.

This has recently been followed up with an independent EPD Altus Window Systems EPD

Altus has also recently obtained a Declare Label for a Red List Free status, making it Compliant with Living Building Challenge criteria.

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001 (Quality Management)

Relationships

	Member of New Zealand Green Building Council
	Environmental Choice New Zealand
	New Zealand Made
	TELARC ISO14001
	International Accreditation New Zealand NZS ISO/IEC 17025:2005

Building Product Information Requirements

Manufacturer

Product Identifier

CLASS 2 - PACIFIC52 THERMAL P52 BPIR

Warnings

This product has no warnings associated with it.