GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
FORUM ATHLETIC DIVIDER CURTAINS – Model F3200 Top Roll Divider Curtain
Project:Section 11484
Title: Gymnasium Divider Curtain
Date: Page 1 of 4
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1Scope
.1 Work Included in this Section:
.1Includes the supply and installation of the Gymnasium Divider Curtain and includes without being limited to; overhead drive system, winch, curtain, accessories, mounting fasteners, and cradles.
.2Related Work Specified Elsewhere:
.1 Section 04200 -UNIT MASONRY (concrete fill, installation and positioning of through wall bolts)
.2 Section 05500 -METAL FABRICATIONS (metal backing and reinforcing)
.3 Section 06100 -ROUGH AND FINISH CARPENTRY (supply and installation of wood blocking items)
.4 Section 09900 -PAINTING (field painting of metal framework)
.5 Division 16 -ELECTRICAL (supply and installation of electrical power, conduits, field wiring and connections)
1.2System Description
.1Gymnasium Divider Curtain:
.1Work in this section is based on product as manufactured Forum Athletic Products Inc.telephone: (905) 405-1222
1.3Quality Assurance
.1 General:
.1Equipment provided shall incorporate the manufacturers latest design improvements and materials in place as of date of manufacture.
.2Bidders shall furnish with his bid a list and clarifications of deviations from the specifications.
.2Contractor:
.1Shall be a firm experienced in the field of athletic equipment and approved by the manufacturer; and shall have completed at least 3 projects of similar magnitude and complexity.
.2Shall be registered with the local W.S.I.B. and Safety Certified.
.3Warranty/Guarantee:
.1Provide a written warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation.
1.4Submittals
.1Shop Drawings:
.1Provide as directed under [Section 01340]; show complete details, mounting dimensions, mounting details, and any additional backing required for proper mounting.
.2Maintenance Information:
.1Provide [number] copies of the care and maintenance information for incorporation into the Project Maintenance Manuals.
1.5Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling
.1Delivery:
.1Do not deliver materials of this section until the building has been enclosed and is weather tight and dry.
.2Deliver materials of this section to suit construction schedules; ensure related trades have completed their work.
.2 Storage:
.1Materials shall be stored in a secure location provided by the General Contractor.
1.6Site Conditions
.1Building Conditions:
.1Ensure the area is neat and clean and that there are no obstructions which may affect the safety of the installers.
.2 Ensure that all related trades which affect the work of this section have completed their work.
.2Surface Tolerances:
.1Ensure that work is smooth and level and is adequately reinforced to take the loads imposed by the mounting this sections work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1Fabrication
.1Overhead Suspension:
.1Provide custom designed mounting clamps or clips to be supported to the building superstructure at maximum [10'-0"] [3050mm] on centre.
.2Where positioning does not permit direct attachment to the building structure, Metal Fabrications Section 05500 shall provide support structure for mounting curtain system.
.2Drive System:
.1Overhead drive system shall consist of one continuous [5"] [127mm] diameter drive tube with electric drive unit located at one end.
.2Universal joint assembly shall attach drive tube to winch.
.3Hoisting Mechanism:
.1Drive tube shall be supported by precision laser cut and formed cradle assemblies fastened to building super structure at no more than [10'-0"] [3050mm] on centre.
.2Rolling action shall be from the top, and shall be achieved without the use of belts and/ or cables.
.3Drive pipe support assembly shall be compact to allow for stored dimension of approximately [14"] [356mm].
.4Bottom edge of curtain to have pocket to accommodate [1 5/8"] [41mm] diameter round batten.
.4Electric Drive Unit:
.1Shall be electrically operated by means of Forum F49003 Electric Winch 3/4 HP, 115 V, 11.5 Amp, instant reversible torque motor, limit switches, and flush mounted UP/DOWN/STOP constant contact single 3-position switch, 2300 inch pounds of torque, sealed gear case with precision ball bearings.
.5Curtain Fabrication:
.1All seems to be electronically welded with a 1” full contact weld.
.2All seems are horizontal to allow for even roll of vinyl around drive tube.
.3Outer edge hems shall be turned with welds.
.6Curtain Materials:
.1Solid vinyl materials shall be heavy duty 18 oz. per sq. yd.][0.61 Kg. per sq. m.][22 oz. per sq. yd.][0.75 Kg. per sq. m.] vinyl coated, heat set polyester material, flammability rated as self-extinguishing by the California State Fire Code and Class Arated in accordance with requirements of NFPA-101. Standard colours orange, grey, white, red, forest green, yellow, black, blue, beige.
.2Open mesh vinyl materials shall be [9 oz. per sq. yd.] [0.306 Kg. per sq. m.] vinyl coated woven polyester fabric allowing for through mesh lighting, observation, and air circulation. Flammability rated as self-extinguishing by the California State Fire Code and Class A rated in accordance with requirements of NFPA-101. Standard colours white, yellow, red, black.
.7Accessories:
.1Provide ForumF49007 curtain locksafety belt system attached to the hoisting mechanism.
2.2Divider Curtain Assembly
.1System:
.1Shall be ForumF3200 Top Roll Divider Curtain System or approved equal, with [choose desired curtain type]
- Deluxe solid vinyl curtain.
- Combination mesh/vinyl curtain, with the lower [10'-0"] [3050mm] of curtain being deluxe solid vinyl with the top section being open mesh vinyl coated woven polyester fabric.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1Inspection
.1Site Dimensions:
.1Verify by obtaining actual site measurements prior to any fabrication modification, or cutting, all dimensions as required for a complete first class installation.
.2Receiving Surfaces:
.1Ensure that all receiving surfaces are smooth and level and adequately reinforced to support the work of this section; additional backing shall be provided as and where required to ensure a safe and proper installation.
.2Report any discrepancies to the General Contractor who shall have deficient work corrected immediately.
3.2Installation and Performance
.1Standard:
.1Installation to conform to the manufacturers latest approved installation methods and procedures.
.2Methods:
.1Install divider curtain systems to locations as shown on the architectural plans and in accordance with the approved shop drawings.
.2Drive system is to be securely mounted to the building structure and sway braced as required to provide a safe and quality installation.
.3 Where drive is fixed to structural components, the system shall be mounted using manufacturers recommended mounting procedures or if required, fastening devices or methods custom designed to withstand the loads imposed by the equipment which shall not affect the structural requirements of the components.
.3Structural Supports:
.1Provided as required by the Structural Trade to locations as verified by this section, all structural supports required, but not necessarily shown, to safely support this sections work.
.4 Electrical Wiring:
.1Provided as required by the Electrical Trade to locations as verified by this section, all electrical power, conduits, field wiring and connections of the electrical winch and controls.
END OF SECTION
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