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\b INSTALLATION:
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab Glass Block}{\b\fs32 
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\fs32 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \b\fs28\cgrid {\b0\fs32 SPECIFICATION\tab }{       }{\fs44 GLASS BLOCK MORTAR
\par }{\b0 \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b0\fs20 Mortar for Glass Block
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *
\par }{\b\i DESCRIPTION:}{\i  A factory-controlled blend of Portland cement, sand and chemicals specifically designed for the installation of glass block (see technical data sheet for additional information).
\par 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify KER 104 Glass Block Mortar for glass block installations in exterior and interior applications.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i When specifying KER 104 Glass Block Mortar in the Glass Unit Masonry Section selected,.
\par }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {a}{\i dd appropriate articles or paragraphs under the applicable }{\b\i PART}{\i  as indicated.}{
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {*
\par }\pard\plain \s2\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PART 1 GENERAL
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {SUBMITTALS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Product Data: Submit manufacturer\rquote s technical information and installation instructions for materials required.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {QUALITY ASSURANCE
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Regulatory Requirements: Masonry materials and workmanship shall meet the requirements of the building codes that are applicable to the jurisdiction in which the project is located.

\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Deliver and store packaged materials in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.  Prevent damage or contamination to mat
erials by water, freezing, foreign matter or other causes.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Deliver and store materials on site at least 24 hours before work begins.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Provide heated and dry storage facilities on site.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PROJECT CONDITIONS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Maintain environmental conditions and protect work during and after installation to comply with referenced standards and manufacturer\rquote s printed recommendations.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Maintain temperature at not less than 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) in tiled areas during installation and for 72 hours after completion, unless h
igher temperatures are required by referenced installation standards or manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par PART 2 PRODUCTS
\par }{
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {MORTAR MATERIALS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\i 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {MORTAR: KER 104 Glass Block Mortar, pre-packaged factory controlled blend of Portland cement, sand, and chemica
ls as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION, specifically designed for glass block.
\par }\pard \s17\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\i *}{\b 
\par }{\i Select PLASTIJOINTS acrylic latex additive when water resistance and improved strength is desired (see specifications sheet).
\par }{*
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {MIXES
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Mix factory-prepared mortar in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par PART 3 EXECUTION
\par 
\par }{*
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Specifications for surface conditions are listed in the beginning of the specification of MAPEI\rquote 
s Architectural Binder.  These specifications should be called out with the related work sections.  Delete non-applicable conditions.  (Refer to ANSI EXPLANATION AND NOTES section:  AN-3 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS.)
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {EXAMINATION
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Examine supporting
 structure and conditions under which glass unit masonry is to be installed.  Do not proceed with the installation of glass unit masonry work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to the installer.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION}{\b0 
\par }\pard\plain \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par General requirements for Glass Unit Masonry Panels: In accordance with glass unit masonry manufacturer and specified requirements where the specified requirements conflict with the manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions, the manufacturer\rquote s pr
inted instructions shall govern.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Mortar Joints: In accordance with specified requirements and mortar manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.
\par }\pard\plain \s2\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright {PROTECTION
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Furnish temporary protection for exposed masonry corners subject to injury.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {When exposed to the weather, carefully cover tops of walls that are left incomplete at the conclusion of the day\rquote s work with tarpaulins or other approved covering.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Protect all finished work against freezing for a period of not less than 48 hours by means of enclosures, artificial heat, or such other protective methods as may be required.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When dealing with cement-based products, it should be noted that temperature and humidity during and after ins
tallation of tile affect final curing time, i.e., low temperatures (60 degrees and under) and high humidity (70% and above) will delay final cure time.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par 
\par For further information and technical assistance, contact:
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard \sa120\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\tab \tab \tab \tab      MAPEI CORPORATION
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      1501 WALL STREET
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      GARLAND, TEXAS 75041-4046
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      1-800-992-6273
\par }}