SECTION 10440

IDENTIFYING DEVICES-INTERIOR SIGNS (CURVED SURFACE)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1SECTION INCLUDES

A.This section specifies interior identification signs.

1.2RELATED SECTIONS

A.Not applicable

1.3SUBMITTALS

  1. Samples: Submit one sample sign in size illustrating type, style, letter font and colors specified; method of attachment.

B.Shop Drawings: Identify layout, materials, size letter form, letter height, mounting, finishes and accessory items.

C.Manufacturer’s Literature: Include Manufacturer’s printed installation instructions and attachment devices.

1.4QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with

minimum five years experience.

1.5REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Conform to applicable code, reference: Code of Federal Regulations; ADA Standards for Accessible Design ( and ANSI A117.1 Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible To and Usable By Physically Handicapped People.

1.6REFERENCES

  1. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced.
  1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  2. Federal Specifications
  3. Uniform Sign Code
  4. ASTM International (ASTM) D635 – Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a horizontal Position
  5. ASTM International (ASTM) E84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics OF building Materials
  6. ASTM International (ASTM) D1929 – Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics
  7. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 94 – Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances
  8. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 723 – Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
  9. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND PROTECTION
  1. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective coverings in place and in good repair until removal is necessary. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.
  2. WARRANTY
  1. Provide manufacturer’s warranty against defect in materials for minimum one (1) year. Warranty shall provide material and labor to replace defective materials. Damage caused by physical or chemical abuse or damage from excessive heat will not be warranted. Removal and reinstallation is not warranted.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1GENERAL

Signs and graphic components are to be by a single manufacturer, including necessary mounting options, fittings and fastenings.

2.2SIGN STANDARDS

  1. Typography:
  1. Type style: see attached drawings. Copy shall be a true, clean, accurate reproduction of typeface(s) specified. Upper and lower case or all caps as indicated in Sign Type drawings and Signage Schedule. Letter spacing to be normal and interline spacing shall be set by manufacturer.
  2. Arrows, symbols and logo art: To be provided in style, sizes, colors and spacing as shown in drawings.
  3. Braille: Grade 2, raised .032” from PETG-backed photopolymer material.
  4. Translations: Grade 2 Braille copy is responsibility of the sign manufacturer.
  1. Project Colors and Finishes:
  1. Typography: see drawings
  2. Message Background: see drawings
  3. Metal reveal and decorative inserts: see drawings
  1. Project Finishes:
  1. Finishes are to meet current Federal ADA and any State requirements.
  2. Finish is to be matte, 11 to 19 degrees on a 60 degree glossmeter.

2.3SIGNS

  1. General
  1. Provide products produced by Appenx Inc. 1730 Lincoln Ave, Holland MI 49423, 1(800) 443-6032,

Fax 1 (616) 396-6588 or approved equal.

2.Other manufacturers must submit their products, for Architects approval, prior to bid date to be

considered as an equal. Substitutions are made under provisions of Section 01600.

  1. Sign System (2” to 11” window):

The Appenx Xsite Curved Surface Signs shall consist of a one-piece aluminum module assembly (including end caps), a backer insert and a lens.

  1. Module Assembly:
  1. The Curved Surface Sign shall consists of a minimum .060 thick 6063-T5 extruded aluminum

Module, etched and clear or black anodized as the base structure of the sign.

  1. The Module Assembly shall be capable of accepting message/graphic inserts on one or both

sides, depending upon sign style.

  1. End caps shall be minimum .030” aluminum, permanently attached for single-face signs and .125” painted acrylic for double-face signs.
  2. The Module Assembly shall be capable of a variety of mounting options including:

pressure-sensitive mounting tape, (concealed) screws, magnetic cylinders (neodymium), velcro, pin device for fabric surfaces, system-panel brackets, 90 degree wall projection, freestanding, ceiling grid brackets, ceiling cable and other mounting devices as needed.

  1. Module shall be capable of accepting an optional horizontal window and slider for vacant/occupied message.

2.Backer Insert:

  1. The backer insert shall be plastic, metal or laminate, as specified. The backer insert shall provide the background for messages and when removed, provides access to various mounting methods.
  2. Sign to be capable of decorative inserts (generally the same as the backer insert material) to minimize side (top/bottom) metal reveal.

3. Lens:

  1. The lens must be a non-glare face surface with an adequate thickness to provide proper tension

when installed in the face surface of the sign and removable with a suction cup.

  1. Curved Surface Lens must be cleanable without use of special chemicals or cleaning solutions.

c. Tactile Lens (ADA) – NovAcryl PT, ECR, LP photo polymer sheet. 0.032 inch (0.8mm)

thick moisture resistant, non-glare nylon photo polymer on ultraviolet resistant clear PETG

sign base, single piece construction. Laminated photo polymers, added-on characters,

and engraved characters are not acceptable. Thickness 0.020, 0.040, 0.060 or 0.118

depending on size of lens for the application.

  1. Message/Graphic Inserts:
  1. Message/graphic inserts shall accept various forms of copy, photo embedded copy and graphics and insert into the Module Assembly behind a lens. Front surface graphics are not acceptable.
  2. Message Insert Materials:
  1. Graphic/Photo Insert (plastic paper) – 7 mil bright white gloss polyester, moisture resistant printable film
  2. Various forms of paper inserts as specified
  1. Interchangeable nature of the sign will allow for changes of graphic components of the

installed sign without changing the sign in its entirety.

  1. Multiple lens/inserts to have no separators
  1. Graphic Process
  1. Vinyl Letters – second surface applied High Performance Cast PVC Vinyl copy.
  2. Tactile lens: .020, .040, .060 or .118 clear PETG with .032 letters/numbers and Braille.
  3. Graphic/Photo Inserts - initially supplied by Appenx.

2.5FABRICATION

  1. Design components to allow for expansion and contraction for a minimum material temperature range of 56 degree C (100 degree F) without causing buckling, excessive opening of joints or over stressing of adhesives and fasteners.
  2. Form signs to required shapes and sizes with true curves, lines and angles. Provide necessary rebates, lugs, brackets and lens removal tool for assembly of units.
  3. Contact surfaces of connected members be true. Assembled so joints will be tight and practically unnoticeable.
  4. Members shall have sharp lines and angles and smooth surfaces.
  5. Extruded members to be free from extrusion marks. Square turns and corners sharp, curves true.
  6. Conceal fastenings where possible.
  7. All painted surfaces properly primed. Finish coating of paint to have complete coverage with no light or thin applications allowing substrate or primer to show. Finished surface smooth, free of scratches, gouges, drips, bubbles, thickness variations, foreign matter and other imperfections.
  8. Movable parts, including hardware, are to be cleaned and adjusted to operate as designed without binding of deformation of members. All contact surfaces fit tight and even without forcing or warping components.
  9. Shop fabricate so far as practicable and pre-assemble items to the greatest extent possible to minimize field splicing and assembly. Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for re-assembly and coordinated installation.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

  1. Protect products against damage during field handling and installation. Protect adjacent existing and newly placed construction as necessary to prevent damage during installation. Paint and touch up any exposed fasteners and connecting hardware to match color and finish of surrounding surface.
  2. Mount signs in proper alignment, level and plumb according to the sign location plan and the dimensions given on the elevation and sign location drawings. Where otherwise not dimensioned, signs shall be installed where best suited to provide a constant appearance throughout the project. When exact position, angle, height or location is in doubt, contact Architect for clarification.
  3. At completion of sign installation, clean exposed sign surfaces. Clean and repair any adjoining surfaces that become soiled or damaged as a result of installation of signs.
  4. Locate signs as shown on the Sign Location Plans.
  5. At completion of installation turn over any additional stock of signs and sign components listed in Signage Schedule.

3.2SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

  1. The Signage Schedule and the Sign Location Plans are inter-related documents. These documents represent location, type and total number of signs required.
  2. Contractor shall clarify any perceived irregularities in the Signage Schedule, sign mounting elevations and sign location plans