GSW Office. GSW Office ETA KAT II A,B PATENT ALU ESG VSG

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1 GSW Office A,B KAT II ETA PATENT ESG VSG ALU 19

2 GSW Office Glass System has developed an unique solution intended especially for construction of partition walls in offices. What sets the GSW Office system apart from other of this type is its light and simple structure. It has been designed to allow use either toughened or laminated glass (including laminated glass with a soundinsulating film). One of the key features of the system is its airtightness, which guarantees improved sound insulation characteristics. This applies not only to fixed components but also to doors. Specification II Category of use A, B Category of space Type of glass ESG 10, 12; VSG* 55.1, 55.2, 66.1, Max height (mm) Max door dimensions (mm) Acoustic insulation Material/surface Approval document details on page 26 Rw max 38 db / R'A1 max 35 db Anodized aluminium/powder coated aluminium ETA (in progress) * Including laminated glass with a soundinsulating film GSW Office glass wall GSW Office F glass door* * hardware 20

3 Technical characteristics small and light mounting profile, 35 mm high symmetrical structure of the system: the centerline of the base profile is aligned with the centerline of the glass pane convenient and quick installation of walls: an innovative fastening system that uses special plastic holders for the glass pane. Special spacers, as a part of the system, enable setting different distances without need of use nonoriginal elements improved noise insulation thanks to gaskets that fasten the glass and to the fact that adjacent glass panes are connected using special tapes unique appearance: the covers are made of aluminium and are clipon fastened to the base profile. Fastening gaskets in different colours 21

4 ESG 10; VSG 55.1/55.2 ESG 12; VSG 66.1/ ±3 20 ± Installation sequence the base profiles are fixed to the substructure, e.g. the floor, the lintel, or the steel structure special plastic holders are installed on the lower and upper edge of the glass pane. Spacers of appropriate thickness are installed in the lower holders the glass is set on the base profile: the lower holders block automatically and the upper holders must be fixed manually, thus stabilizing and centering the glass pane the snapfastened side profiles are installed the glass pane is stabilized and the structure is sealed after final installation of the gaskets 22

5 A diagram of the wall max 1500 max 2600 max 3200* max holders per edge recommended *above 2700mm, it is recommended to use ESG 12 or VSG 66.1/66.2 glass It is recommended to use two fastening holders on the lower edge and two on the upper edge of the glass pane. The final targeted stability and strength characteristics are achieved after the side profiles and gaskets are installed: the fastening holders perform an auxiliary role (they are not a structural component). Typical variants of GSW Office wall arrangement Schematic views of glass wall types (combinations) 23

6 The use of the GSW Office system guarantees the user compliance with standards defined in European laws. The system has been tested in accordance with ETAG 003 for the purpose of issue of an European Technical Assessment (ETA) which enables CE marking of products. As a part of the tests, GSW Office walls underwent, among others, tests of resistance to the impact of a soft body weighing 50 kg and a hard body weighing 1 kg. The tests covered all types of glass that are compatible with the system. The results of the tests confirmed the good performance and strength characteristics of the GSW Office system. Acoustic testing Walls made using the GSW Office system also meet the acoustic insulation performance criteria that are required due to the nature of the system s applications. This has been confirmed in tests performed at the Acoustics Department of the Building Research Institute (ITB). 24