Panda IS.14 Aluminum Wood Clad IMPACT Lift & Slide System

Strong design enables the IS.14 Lift & Slide to endure rigorous hurricane and large missile impact testing standards, including systems of up to 5′ wide and 12′ tall.

Features

The IS.14 system is custom made to order with a large variety of options available.

• System Overview: Designed to comply with stringent Florida Building Codes TAS 201; TAS 202; and TAS 203; and U.S. building regulations from wind-borne debris areas outside the high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ), the IS.14 Lift & Slide features superior components that can endure large missile and hurricane impact. These hurricane sliding patio doors permit oversized panels to withstand Category 5 Hurricanes, tropical storms, high winds and driving rain, while standing up to coastal pressures such as corrosion, humidity and salt.

• Testing simulations made on the (IS.14) IMPACT system by a third party company resulted in outstanding results with structural loads at 100 psf, water infiltration at 20 psf, and air infiltration at 1.57 psf for a large 5′ x 10’ system and even larger 5′ x 12’ model. With these results, Panda becomes the only manufacturer in the industry with the ability to craft large-sized panels while providing ultimate performance and weather protection.

• Maximum Panel Height: Up to 14 feet or up to 20 feet with a true divider.

• Maximum Panel Width: Up to 5 feet.

• Panel Weight: Approximately 7 to 8 lbs/sqft depending on overall panel size.

• Number of Panels: Countless panel groups can be built.

• Profiles: Manufactured from 6063-T5 extruded aluminum with a profile thickness of 3 9/16″ allowing for oversized panels. The interior wood is uniquely cladded to the profiles by durable polyamide clips which create a thermal barrier for better UV and SFGC performance.

• Rail & Stiles: Narrow 4 1/2” stile and rail profiles for maximum view and minimal obstruction.

• System Configurations Available: Hurricane sliding patio doors can pocket to left or right, and can stack to left and/or right. Straight, 45° and 90° zero-post corner configurations are available.

• Glazing: Laminated impact resistant glass, either ½” monolithic or 1 3/8” double insulating glass. Optional integrated blinds are available.

• Weather-stripping: The entire door system has specially designed EPDM V-type gaskets and dense felt brushes to create a totally closed weather sealed system.

Bottom Track Options

All weight is carried on the bottom track, the top track serves as a guide.

Trench Depth: Min. 2 1/2″

• ADA Compliant Standard Track. Recessed into sub-floor to ensure the smoothest possible operation. The finished floor is laid in between tracks leaving only a 3/16″ rail exposed. A virtually unobstructed threshold from the interior to the exterior area for a “barefoot” friendly passage.

• ADA Compliant Track with drainage. In addition to the above features, this track has a weep channel for increased security against water infiltration. Panda holds a patent for the drainage technology used in this track.

Trench Depth: Min. 1 1/4″

• ADA Compliant 1 1/4″ in track. Recessed into sub-floor to ensure the smoothest possible operation, this track features a shallower recess than the two tracks mentioned above and is leveled with stack shims instead of all-threads. The finished floor is laid in between tracks leaving only a 3/16″ rail exposed. A virtually unobstructed threshold from the interior to the exterior area for a “barefoot” friendly passage.

• ADA Compliant 1 1/4″ in track with drainage. In addition to the features mentioned for the previous track, this one has a weep channel for increased security against water infiltration. Panda holds a patent for the drainage technology used in this track.

Trench Depth: Mounts on floor

• ADA Compliant Surface Track. It is used in situations where recessing is not possible. This low 3/16″ track mounts directly to the finished floor. For best operation, floor must be smooth and level.

Header Track

• The header track features adjustable shims from 1/2 ″ to 1″ depending on type of bottom track and finished floor thickness.

• The header track widths are 4″ for one panel, 7″ for two panels, 10″ for three panels, and 13″ for four panels approximately. Trench width should be taken into account when planning rough header construction.

Hardware

Operating Mechanism

• Wheel Carriage​

  • Lift & Slide wheel carriage assembly including drive bars, wheel hubs, ball bearings, lock cases, carriage link rods, shafts and rivets are offered in a choice of two stainless steel grades (Standard 430 or premium 304).

  • The premium 304-grade stainless steel offers maximum corrosion resistance for high performance and durability in coastal regions.

  • Delrin© plastic wheels offer a superior blend of strength, stiffness, lubricity, and dimensional stability.

  • Each panel can support up to 660 lbs with two carriages and 880 lbs with three carriages.

  • Carriage link rods are pre-drilled with holes for connecting pins.

• Locking Mechanism

  • Stainless steel lock, lock bolts and lock parts.

  • Aluminum lock faces are anodized and then Kynar© coated for superior durability. Available in silver or black finish which meets the highest performance of AAMA 2605-98.

  • The operating mechanism includes a multi-point lock equipped for 5 locking points for impact and hurricane resistance.

  • Locking system is designed to accept any 10mm spindle Lift & Slide handle. The handle’s height is approximately 39” from bottom of lock.

  • Standard backset hardware has a length of 1 ½”.

  • Aesthetic details include lock cover pieces to conceal lock-bolt holes.

  • Coaxial lock bolts are used for meeting sashes and corner applications.

• Testing - Salt-spray testing to ASTM B-117 standard for 3,000 hours and cycle tests to 100,000 cycles for durability were performed on stainless steel carriage roller and locks by provider manufacturer.

  • ​Premium 304-grade stainless steel carriage roller resulted in none or minute corrosion. All tested materials were found in excellent condition.

  • Standard 430-grade stainless steel carriage roller resulted in minor corrosion. All tested materials were found in good condition.

  • Aluminum lock face with anodizing plus Kynar© coating had no corrosion. All tested materials were found in excellent condition.

Handles

Lift & Slide handles are positioned at a height of approximately 39” from the bottom of locking system.

• Priamo - The standard Lift & Slide door system is delivered with the Priamo handle.

  • Finishes

    • ​Oil Rub Bronze

    • Bright Chrome

    • Satin Chrome

    • Bronze

    • These four finishes are also available as standard

​​​Recessed Handle

A recessed handle may be used as a standard alternative in systems with panel sizes of 36 ft² or less. The flush mount handle hardware provides sleek aesthetics and allows the panels to stack perfectly.

• Finishes

  • ​Silver

  • Brown

  • White

  • Black

  • These four finishes are also available as standard

Handle Upgrade Options

The Lift & Slide locking system is designed to accept any 10mm spindle Lift & Slide handle. The following are the upgrade options that are currently offered. Please contact your Project Consultant for other custom alternatives.

• Enea

  • ​Gold

  • Satin Chrome

  • Bright Chrome

  • Antique Bronze

• ​Laser

  • ​Satin Chrome

  • Gold

  • Chrome

​​Temporary Handle

Lift & Slide door systems with 3 panels or more may be delivered with an in-house fabricated temporary handle that allows interior panels to be operated without the use of a permanent handle.

• Finishes

  • ​Panda's temporary handle is mill finished

  • Powder coating is available for an additional charge

  • Optional: Finish and custom powder coating in a variety of colors is available for an additional charge. Please contact your Project Consultant for more information.

Configurations

• Each panel can be in excess of 60 square feet in size and over 12′ in height.

• Each panel weights approximately 7 to 8 lbs. per square foot depending on overall panel size.

With Pockets

• System can pocket left or right

Without Pockets

• System can stack left and/or right

Color Options

• Standard Colors - Our entire product line is available in the following 25 standard colors. These colors cover the most popular choices, and are readily available at the standard price. All standard colors are verified AAMA 2604 Compliant with the option to upgrade to a verified AAMA 2605 Compliant powder coating finish for an additional charge.

  • ​For a full list of colors please click here

• ​Custom Colors - Virtually every color imaginable can be produced, along with a variety of finishes such as anodized, kynar, metallic, translucent, flats, gloss, wrinkle and hammered. Give us a color sample to match or even an RAL* number, and we will produce your windows and/or doors in your own custom color (Available with an additional fee for color matching).

  All custom colors are verified AAMA 2604 Compliant with the option to upgrade to a verified AAMA 2605 Compliant powder coating finish for an additional charge.

• Color Disclaimer - Due to the limitations of desktop scanners and the relative inconsistencies of various display monitors, the colors you see on your screen may not be a totally accurate reproduction of the actual product. We strive to make our colors as accurate as possible, but screen images are intended as a guide only and should not be regarded as absolutely correct.

  For exact color options, please contact us for a sample.

Wood Options

Part of the beauty and character of real wood are the variations each piece has in their heartwood, color, density, size and grain pattern. For this reason we cannot guarantee consistency in wood grain and color within a particular species. Selections should be made based on actual samples.

We offer a broad range of domestic and imported wood species to match the interior and exterior elements of your space such as flooring, cabinetry, decks, terraces, millwork, and your décor in general . We work with suppliers who offer lumber from regions of the world that are capable of producing the quality wood our customers demand.

• Standard Wood Species - Our standard wood species include Pine and Poplar at no additional cost.

• Premium Wood Species - For a higher degree of distinction and customization, we offer the following additional distinctive wood varieties and will try to source any other wood species that meets our production standards and your design demands. Just send us a sample and we’ll match it.

  These species may add additional lead time to your order depending on availability of materials. Additional charges may apply depending on the wood species, call us for details and pricing.

  • For a full list please click here​​​

• ​Wood Finishes - Unless otherwise requested, all of our wood products are delivered unfinished. Raw products have not been sealed and therefore must be sealed immediately upon receipt. Sealing the windows/doors with equal coats of finish on both sides and all edges within one week from delivery is necessary to minimize moisture absorption. You must completely seal and finish all surfaces of your product before installation. Unsealed and unfinished products must be stored in a warm and dry moisture free environment as they would most likely crack and warp if exposed to the elements.

  Stains or basecoats are available as options. We can customize a finish to meet your design needs. Please contact us for further details.

• FSC Certified Wood - An FSC® certification is the best indicator that the wood used to make your door was harvested sustainably. This means that the wood product comes from a forest that’s managed responsibly which involves protecting fragile ecosystems, respecting native cultures and economies, preventing illegal logging, and ensuring that the wood in the product truly came from a forest that was certified.

  Contact us today to discuss which FSC® certified wood is right for your project.

• Color Disclaimer - Wood is a product of nature and will vary in color, texture and grain, often ranging from light to dark, thereby affecting the surface look. The wood options shown above are a close approximation of the final look of the wood, however, the photos may vary from the actual wood due to reproduction limitations of photography and different website resolutions.​

​Certifications

• Florida Building Code

  • Florida Approval No.: FL17457

  • Specification: TAS 201/202/203-94

  • Product Rating: Design Pressure: ±4788 Pa (100 psf), Large Missile Impact Rated

  • Click here to access the Certification Document.​

• US Patent

  • ​Name: Track Assembly having multiple panels with drain method and device.

  • Patent No.: 8,458,968 B2

  • Date of Patent: June 11, 2013.

  • Click here to access the Patent Document.