GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

FORUM ATHLETIC DIVIDER CURTAINS – Model F3000 Walk Draw Divider Curtain

Project: Section 11486

Title: Gymnasium Divider Curtain

Date: Page 1 of 3

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 track, curtain, accessories, mounting fasteners, and reinforcements.

.2Related Work Specified Elsewhere

.1 Section 05500 -METAL FABRICATIONS (metal backing and reinforcing)

.2 Section 06100 -ROUGH AND FINISH CARPENTRY (supply and installation of wood blocking items)

1.2System Description

.1Gymnasium Divider Curtain:

.1Work in this section is based on product as manufactured by Forum Athletic Products Inc.

1.3Quality Assurance

.1General:

.1Equipment provided shall incorporate the manufacturers latest design improvements and materials in place at time of manufacture.

.2Bidders shall furnish with their bid, a list or clarifications or deviations from the specifications.

.2Manufacturer:

.1Shall be registered with the WSIB and safety certified at time of bid.

.2Shall be CWB certified under CSA standard W47.1 "Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel"

.3Shall be an established firm experienced in the field of gymnasium equipment and approved by the manufacturer.

.4Shall have no less than 5 years experience, dating from the bid date set for this project and have satisfactorily completed no less than 5 installations similar in complexity to that required here-in.

.3Warranty/Guarantee

.1Provide a written warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for a period of oneyear 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.

.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.

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.

.2Ensure 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 of the equipment as specified under 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 [5'-0"] [1524mm] on centre for straight sections and [3'-0"] [915mm] on centre for curved sections.

.2Where positioning does not permit direct attachment to the building structure, Metal Fabrications Section 05500 shall provide support structure for mounting curtain system.

.2Track System:

.1 Shall be - 11 gauge extruded aluminum I-beam with centre rib and top, intermediate and bottom flanges. Carriers shall be plated steel supported from 2 nylon-tired ball-bearing wheels with nylon spacers to reduce noise and friction.

.2 Optional Accessories: (Select desired options)

-Provide wall mounted curtain tie-back.

-Provide storage track at wall

.3Curtain Fabrication:

.1For proper fit curtain shall be fabricated 10% wider than the area to be covered.

.2All seams to be [2"] [50mm] single turned and placed at approximately [60"] [1500mm] on centre.

.3Side, top and bottom hems shall be [6"] [150mm] single turned, with top hem containing #4 spur grommets placed at [12"] [305mm] apart.

.4 All seams and hems shall be heat sealed or sewn double with lockstitch using CSB-138 nylon #69 thread.

.5Bottom hem to contain single link ballast chain.

.4Curtain 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 A rated 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.

2.2Divider Curtain Assembly

.1System:

.1Shall be Forum F3000 Walk Draw Divider Curtain System or approved equal, with [Select desired

curtain type]

-Heavy duty solid vinyl curtain.

-Open mesh vinyl coated woven polyester fabric.

- Combination mesh/vinyl curtain, bottom [10'-0"] [3050mm] of heavy duty 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, level and adequately reinforced to support the work of this section; additional backing shall be provided as 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 to locations as shown on the architectural plans and in accordance with the approved shop drawings.

.2Track system is to be securely mounted to the building structure and sway braced as required to provide a safe and quality installation.

.3 Where track is fixed to structural components, the track 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.

END OF SECTION

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select or modify to suit project requirements.