Acrylic and Fiberglass Bathware

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ACRYLIC AND FIBERGLASS BATHWARE

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Clarion Bathware; acrylic and gel coated fiberglass whirlpools, soaker tubs, tub/shower showers and assisted care units.
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This section is based on the products of Clarion Bathware, which is located at:
44 Amsler Ave.
Shippenville, PA 16254
Te1: (800) 576-9228
Tel: (814) 226-5374
Fax: (814)226-5568
e-mail:
Web: www.clarionbathware.com
Clarion Bathware has been manufacturing fiberglass and acrylic products since 1973. With almost 30 years of experience in manufacturing Clarion has learned that the most important aspect of our business is customer satisfaction, quality, and service. Clarion delivers its bathing products with its own fleet of air-ride trailers. Company drivers with new tractors guarantee on-time delivery and the safe handling of your new bath product. Clarion offers one of the most complete lines of fiberglass and acrylic bathware available. Our fully staffed custom molding and engineering shop has the capability of producing custom molds to your specifications, or let us solve your problem by designing and building a custom mold for your specific application.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

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A. Acrylic assisted care units.

B. Fiberglass assisted care units.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

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A. Section 22 43 23 - Healthcare Showers.

1.3 REFERENCES

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A. ATBCB ADAAG - Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.

B. ANSI Z124.1 - American National Standard for Plastic Bathtub Units.

C. ANSI Z124.2 - American National Standard for Plastic Shower Units.

D. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

E. ASTM F 446 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Grab Bars and Accessories Installed in the Bathing Area.

F. HUD Use of Materials Bulletin 73A - Building Product Standards and Certification Program for Plastic Bathroom Fixtures.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3. Installation methods.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.

C. Selection Samples:For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.

D. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Provide manufacturer's 3-year limited warranty.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Clarion Bathware, which is located at: 44 Amsler Ave.; Shippenville, PA 16254; Toll Free Tel: 800-576-9228; Tel: 814-226-5374; Fax: 814-226-5568; Email: request info (); Web: www.clarionbathware.com

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B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if assisted care units not required.

2.2 ASSISTED CARE UNITS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Units are manufactured of either acrylic and gel-coated fiberglass. Refer to manufacturers catalogue for complete listing is acrylic and gel-coated fiberglass units and colors available. Include color choice.

A. Acrylic Models: As manufactured by Clarion Bathware.

1. Description: Acrylic units are vacuum formed from one-piece solid sheet of cast acrylic. Acrylic is bonded to fiberglass laminate to provide a strong durable module. Floors are slip-resistant.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete model numbers not required.

2. Model No.: AN4136BF.

3. Model No.: AN4136LBF34.

4. Model No.: AN4136RBF34.

5. Model No.: AN6032TSL.

6. Model No.: AN6032TSR.

7. Model No.: AN6036TSL.

8. Model No.: AN6036TSR.

9. Model No.: ANL6436BF34.

10. Model No.: ANR6436BF34.

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11. Color: ______.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer's catalogue for additional assisted care units available.

a. Optional Accessories:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Following items can be furnished with any model. Delete options not desired.

1) Grab Bars.

2) Seats: Fold up seats:

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a) Surfaced with Naugahyde.

b) Fabricated of phenolic.

3) Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories:

a) Pressure balanced mixing valves.

b) Hand held shower and glide bar.

c) Soap dish.

d) Curtain rod.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer's catalogue for additional acrylic shower module units available.

B. Gel-Coated Fiberglass Models: As manufactured by Clarion Bathware.

1. Description: Gel coated fiberglass units shall be manufactured by the spray-up method. Each unit shall receive 16 to 18 mils thick gel coat, two -layers of fiberglass laminate and extra reinforcing in stress areas. Floors are slip-resistant.

2. Model No.: MP3837BF

3. Model No.: MP3837BF34.

4. Model No.: MP3940BF34CD.

5. Model No.: MP3940BFCD.

6. Model No.: MP3940BFKD.

7. Model No.: MP3940BFKD34.

8. Model No.: MP3940KD34CD.

9. Model No.: MP6032L.

10. Model No.: MP6032R.

11. Model No.: MP6032LA.

12. Model No.: MP6032RA.

13. Model No.: MP6032LBF.

14. Model No.: MP6032RBF.

15. Model No.: MP6035SD.

16. Model No.: MP6035T.

17. Model No.: MP6036BFKD.

18. Model No.: MP6043SD.

19. Model No.: MP6043T.

20. Model No.: MP6333BF.

21. Model No.: MP6333BF34.

22. Model No.: MP6635BFSD34.

23. Model No.: MP6635TX34.

24. Model No.: MP7911L.

25. Model No.: MP7911R.

26. Model No.: MP8333BF34.

27. Model No.: MP6436BF34.

28. Model No.: MP6436BFKD34.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert color designation below.

29. Color: ______.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to manufacturer's catalogue for additional gel-coated fiberglass shower module units available.

a. Optional Accessories:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Following items can be furnished with any model. Delete options not desired.

1) Grab Bars.

2) Seats: Fold up seats:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following.

a) Surfaced with Naugahyde.

b) Fabricated of phenolic.

3) Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories:

a) Pressure balanced mixing valves.

b) Hand held shower and glide bar.

c) Soap dish.

d) Curtain rod.

2.3 MATERIALS

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A. Molded Fiberglass Units: Minimum 15 percent fiberglass content, cellular inner core, reinforced polyester outer coating; complying with ANSI Z124.1 or Z124.2, as applicable.

1. Certified by NAHB to meet the requirements of HUD Use of Materials Bulletin 73A.

2. Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame spread index less than 200; smoke developed index less than 450; when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or NFPA 255 (Class C).

3. Gelcoated Finish: Sanitary grade polyester gelcoat, high gloss.

4. Acrylic Finish: Vacuum-formed acrylic sheet, one-piece, high gloss.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. Use the first paragraph if all grab bars and accessories are factory-installed.

5. Reinforcement for Grab Bars and Wall-Mounted Accessories: Factory-installed minimum 3 inches by 3 inches (75 by 75 mm) steel mounting plates anchored to a core material fiberglassed into walls in manner required to meet load resistance requirements of ASTM F 446.

6. Reinforcement for Future Grab Bars: Provide a core material fiberglassed in appropriate locations, complying with ASTM F 446, Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, and HUD requirements.

7. Base supporting bottom of unit, consisting of wood or other core material applied in a fiberglass lamination.

8. Self-caulking chrome-plated brass drain.

B. Grab Bars: Type 304 stainless steel; configuration complying with ANSI A117.1, ADAAG, and ASTM F 446.

1. Size: 1-1/2 inches (37 mm) diameter tube, 18 gage wall thickness.

2. Mounting: Concealed stainless steel bolts and nuts, with escutcheon of same finish as bar.

3. Height: Horizontal bars 36 inches (915 mm) above floor; vertical bars centered at 42 inches (1065 mm) above floor.

C. Folding Shower Seat with Legs: Stainless steel frame with 4 legs. Seat can fold up against wall.

D. Shower Curtain Rod: Type 304 stainless steel tube, 1 inch (25 mm) outside diameter, 20 gage wall thickness.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.

B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.

B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products after Substantial Completion.

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