Standard Test Method for Insulating Glass Unit Performance

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1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing the performance of preassembled permanently sealed insulating glass units or insulating glass units with capillary tubes intentionally left open.
1.2 This test method is applicable only to sealed insulating glass units that are constructed with glass.
1.3 The unit construction used in this test method contains dimensions that are an essential component of the test. Different types of glass, different glass thicknesses and different airspace sizes may affect the test results.
1.4 This test method is not applicable to sealed insulating glass units containing a spandrel glass coating due to testing limitations.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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An American National Standard
Designation:E2188–02
Standard Test Method for
Insulating Glass Unit Performance
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2188; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Terminology of Glass and Glass Products, C162 and Termi-
nology of Building Constructions, E631.
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
performance of preassembled permanently sealed insulating
3.2.1 frost/dew point, n—the temperature at which water,
glass units or insulating glass units with capillary tubes
organic vapor, or other chemicals begin to appear on the
intentionally left open.
interior glass surface of a sealed insulating glass unit.
1.2 This test method is applicable only to sealed insulating
glass units that are constructed with glass.
4. Significance and Use
1.3 The unit construction used in this test method contains
4.1 This test method is intended to provide a means for
dimensions that are an essential component of the test. Differ-
testing the performance of the sealing system and construction
ent types of glass, different glass thicknesses and different
of sealed insulating glass units.
airspace sizes may affect the test results.
4.1.1 Sealed insulating glass units tested in accordance with
1.4 This test method is not applicable to sealed insulating
this method may be suitable for structurally glazed applica-
glass units containing a spandrel glass coating due to testing
tions. However, factors such as sealant longevity when ex-
limitations.
posedtolongtermultravioletlightandthestructuralproperties
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
of the sealant must be reviewed for these applications.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4.1.2 Sealed insulating glass units tested in accordance with
only.
this method are not intended for continuous exposure to high
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
relative humidity conditions or long-term immersion in water.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Test Specimens
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 Each test specimen shall measure 355 66mmby505
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1 1
66mm(14 6 ⁄4 in. by 20 6 ⁄4 in.) and shall be composed
2. Referenced Documents of two or three lites of clear, tinted or coated annealed,
2 heat-strengthened, tempered or laminated glass.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3 5.1.1 The double glazed test samples shall be fabricated
C1036 Specification for Flat Glass
with at least one lite of clear, uncoated glass. The triple glazed
E546 Test Method for Frost/Dew Point of Sealed Insulating
4 test samples shall be fabricated with at least one outer lite of
Glass Units
clear, uncoated glass. The other outer lite shall be fabricated
E2190 Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance
with a glass which allows easy viewing of the frost point.
and Evaluation
5.1.2 The thickness of the glass lite shall be between
1 1
3. Terminology nominal 3.0 mm ( ⁄8 in.) and a maximum of 6.0 mm ( ⁄4 in.)
nominal.
3.1 Definition of Terms:
5.1.3 Theairspacesforunitswitheithertwoorthreelitesof
3.1.1 FordefinitionsoftermsfoundinthisStandard,referto
1 1
glass shall be a minimum of 6.0 mm ( ⁄4 in.) 6 0.8 mm ( ⁄32
Standard Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants, C717,
in.).
5.1.4 Triple pane units where the intermediate airspace
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
divider is a plastic film are acceptable.
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.22
NOTE 1—Overall unit thickness has some limits. Testing laboratories
on Durability Performance of Building Constructions.
Current edition approved March 10, 2002. PublishedApril 2002. DOI: 10.1520/ are usually able to accommodate 30 mm overall thickness. If testing
E2188-02.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.02.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.11.
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This test specification is under development by ASTM Committee E06 on Theconstructionofthetestunitsisoptionalandshallbedeterminedbythetest
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06. 22 specifier. When testing to Specification E2190, the required unit construction is
on Durability Performance of Building Constructions. specified in that document.
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E2188–02
thicker units, contact the testing laboratory prior to manufacturing to
6.1.1 Weather Cycle Test Apparatus —The weather cycle
ascertain their capabilities for testing thicker units.
test apparatus shall be essentially that shown in Figs. 2 and 3
to provide the required test conditions indicated in Section 8.
5.2 The thickness tolerance of the glass shall conform to
Modifications to this test apparatus are acceptable providing
Specification C1036.
that the required test conditions are met.
5.3 Eachspecimenshallbepermanentlyandlegiblymarked
6.1.1.1 Ultraviolet Light Source:
with the designation of the manufacturer, the date of fabrica-
tion(monthorquarterandyear)andorientationintendedinthe
NOTE 2—Warning:Ultraviolet light sources used in this test method
field (for units constructed with coated glass). are harmful, especially to the eyes.Appropriate protective measures must
be observed.
5.4 At least twelve specimens of identical component ma-
terials and construction shall be submitted.
6.1.1.2 The source shall consist of two fluorescent black
5.5 Duringallstagesofexposureandstorage,theunitsshall
light lamps, Type F72T12BL/HO (Note 3), for each test
beheldinaverticalpositionwithequalsupporttoallpanesand
specimen located as shown in Fig. 2.
no compression loading.
NOTE 3—Rated average life at 3 h per start: 12000 h. Rated average
5.6 Selection of units for testing shall be made at random
life at 12 h per start: 18000 h. Useful length: 1625 mm (64 in.). Wattage:
exceptforunitsdamagedintransit.Damagedunitsshallnotbe
85 W. Relative black light energy output is 190% that of F40BL lamp.
tested.
UVA 340 nanometers.
5.7 Test samples representing units that will be gas filled
6.1.1.3 Each lamp must be replaced when its ultraviolet
shall be fabricated using the same hole sealing and gas filling
2 2
light intensity falls below 10 W/m (1000 µW/cm ) when
techniques as those used for manufacturing. For example, if a
measured with a long-wave ultraviolet meter in direct contact
gas-filling plug is used in manufacturing then it must be used
with the lamp.
in the test units. The samples do not need to be filled with gas
6.1.2 Protect the accelerated weathering chamber from
providing that the gas is classified as inert. Test samples
overheating and from overcooling with protective devices.
representing products that are normally filled with an inert gas
6.1.3 Equiptheacceleratedweathercyclechamberwithone
in production, may be submitted air filled for this testing as
ormoresensorsandacontinuoustemperaturerecordingdevice
longastheyhavebeenmanufacturedwiththesametechniques
placed in an area that monitors the average temperature at any
as used in production.
time inside the chamber.
5.8 Test samples representing units that include tubes in-
6.2 For High Humidity Phase:
tended to be left open shall be fabricated with one tube. These
6.2.1 High Humidity Test Chamber—A chamber of conve-
tubes shall be left open during testing. Test samples represent-
nient dimensions capable of maintaining 60 6 3°C (140 6
ing units that include tubes intended to be closed off after
5°F) and 95 6 5% relative humidity.
shippingshallbefabricatedwithonetube.Thesetubesshallbe
6.2.2 The high humidity chamber shall be protected from
closed at the exterior end prior to testing.
overheating with a protective device.
5.9 Test samples representing units that include muntins
6.2.3 Equip high humidity chamber with one or more
shall be fabricated with muntins dividing the sample into nine
sensors and a continuous temperature-recording device placed
equal areas (3 by 3). See Fig. 1.
in an area that monitors the average temperature in the
chamb
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