Ferrari Textiles Corporation June 2005
1510 SW 5th Court
Pompano Beach, Florida 33069
Toll Free (866) 942-3600
Phone (954) 942-3600
Fax (954) 942-5555
Website www.ferraritextiles.com
Product Guide Specification
Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described in The Project Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice.
The section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect to meet the requirements of the project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the Drawings. Delete all “Specifier Notes” when editing this section.
Section numbers and titles are from MasterFormat 2004 Edition.
SECTION 13 31 23.01
TEXTILE FOR TENSIONED FABRIC STRUCTURES
Specifier Notes: This section covers Ferrari Textiles “Precontraint® 502 Color Design textile used for tensioned fabric structures, tents, awnings, & canopies. Ferrari Textiles manufacturers the textile and does not manufacture or install tensioned fabric structures. Consult Ferrari Textiles for assistance in editing this section for the specific application.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Textile for tensioned fabric structures.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
Specifier Notes: Edit the following list of related sections as required for the project. List other sections with work directly related to this section.
A. Section 13 31 23 – Tensioned Fabric Structures.
1.3 REFERENCES
Specifier Notes: List standards referenced in this section, complete with designations and titles. This article does not require compliance with standards, but is merely a listing of those used.
A. ASHRAE 74 – Method of Measuring Solar-Optical Properties of Materials.
B. Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics.
C. NFPA 701 – Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Comply with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data.
C. Samples: Submit manufacturer’s samples.
D. Certification: Submit manufacturer’s certification that textile complies with specified requirements.
E. Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions; Submit manufacturer’s maintenance and cleaning instructions.
F. Warranty: Submit manufacturer’s standard warranty.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Quality Management System: ISO 9001.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Delivery: Deliver textile to fabricator of tensioned fabric structures in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer.
B. Storage: Store textile in clean, dry area indoors in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
C. Handling: Protect textile during handling to prevent damage in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Warranty Period: Warrant textile for 5 years for tension structure application or 8 years in fixed awning application.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. Ferrari Textiles Corporation, 1510 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069. Toll Free (866) 942-3600. Phone (954) 942-3600. Fax (954) 942-5555. Website www.ferraritextiles.com. E-mail .
2.2 TEXTILE FOR TENSIONED FABRIC STRUCTURES
A. Textile: Precontraint 502 Color Design.
1. Surface Treatment: Bi face varnish.
2. Yarn: PES HT 1100 Dtex.
3. Total Mass: 17.4 oz/yd2.
4. Width: 180 cm, plus or minus 1 mm.
5. Strip Tensile Strength:
a. Warp: 243 pounds/ L inch.
b. Weft: 251 pounds/ L inch.
6. Tongue Tear Strength:
a. Warp: 48 pounds
b. Weft: 40 pounds
7. Adhesion: 20 lbs/ 2 inches.
8. Flame Retardancy:
a. NFPA 701.
b. ASTM E 84 Class A.
9. Thickness:
a. Coating at Top of Yarns: 6 mil.
10. Light Transmission: per color.
11. Withstand Extreme Intermittent Temperatures by Installed Membrane: Minus 30 degrees C, plus 70 degrees C.
12. Product Destination: Permanent tensioned fabric structures.
Specifier Notes: Specify color of the textile: 1013, 1016, 1125, 8001, 8003, 8053, 8056, 8060, 8102, 8115, 8116, 8151, 8199, 8204, 8250, 8255, 8256, 8265, 8284, 8296, 8341, 8358, 8390, 8400, 8450, 8518, 8552, 8611, 8861, & 8875
13. Color: _______________ .
2.3 FABRICATION
Specifier Notes: Edit the following paragraph as required.
A. Textile Manufacturer Shall:
1. Instruct fabricator of tensioned fabric structures in proper methods of assembly of panels by edge abrasion of surface treatment and use of high-frequency welding by overlapping edges.
2. Provide fabricator of tensioned fabric structures with abrasion machine and train fabricator in operation.
PART 3 EXECUTION
END OF SECTION