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WENGER FIXED AUDIENCE SEATING CHICAGO SERIES

Wenger Fixed Audience Seating is handcrafted and ergonomically designed with lumbar support for lasting quality and superior comfort. Standard and custom finishes and a large selectionof fabrics mean you can get exactly the look and quality you want.

A better seat: Wenger's rounded waterfall front promotes better circulation and encourages a natural lumbar curve to help maintain comfort throughout the performance. Noise caused by seat movement can be a distraction during a performance; Wenger has designed seats with an efficient and quiet lifting mechanism that eliminates noise while providing self-rise fold for easier access and exit.

Fabrics and Finishes: Wenger offers a large selection of high quality upholstery and wood finishes that complement any performance venue design. High-quality upholstery and stitching with fewer seams provides the ultimate in durability and comfort.

Available Features: Widths from 19 inches (48.2 cm) through 23 inches (58.4 cm). Aisle lighting. Seat and aisle number plates.Cup Holders, Tablet Arms, Donor plates, Movable seating, and ADA options.

We recommend you consult with your Wenger architectural representative, who can be contacted through: Wenger Corporation, Owatonna, MN, (800)887-7145, Email: , Website: .

Founded in 1946, the Wenger Corporation has a proud history of manufacturing the finest products for Elementary and Secondary Music Education and Performance. Over the years, Wenger has expanded this tradition of quality by developing product solutions for the unique requirements of Colleges & Universities, Performing Arts Centers, Theatre, Places of Worship, Athletic Facilities, Rental and Event companies, as well as City, State and Federal Government organizations.

Today, Wenger is a global supplier of products with a reputation for durability and versatility providing customers with real value and proven return on their investment. Wenger also takes pride in offering technical support and expert consultation for new construction and renovation projects, as well as existing facilities.

Wenger products appear in the following CSI MasterFormat 2004 Sections:

Section 01 35 13 - Special Project Procedures for Music Education Facilities

Section 08 34 72 - Sound Control Door Assemblies

Section 09 84 00 - Acoustic Room Components

Section 10 11 00 - Visual Display Surfaces

Section 10 50 00 - Storage Specialties (GearBoss Athletic Equipment Storage)

Section 10 51 23 - Wood Lockers

Section 10 51 43 - Metal Grid Athletic Lockers (GearBoss Lockers)

Section 10 56 13 - Metal Grid Shelving (GearBoss Shelving)

Section 11 61 13 - Acoustical Shells

Section 11 61 15 - Acoustical Clouds

Section 11 61 23 - Folding and Portable Stages

Section 11 61 25 - Orchestra Pit Filler

Section 11 61 27 - Portable Seating Risers

Section 12 35 51 - Music Education Storage Casework

Section 12 35 61 - Theater Make-Up Casework

Section 13 21 48 - Sound-Conditioned Rooms

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SECTION 12 61 00 – FIXED AUDIENCE SEATING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1SECTION INCLUDES

  1. Auditorium fixed audience seating with the following:
  2. Upholstered chairs.
  3. Self-rising seat mechanisms.

Specifier: Select one of following two subparagraphs based upon required installation method.

  1. Fixed standard mounting.
  2. Riser mounting.

1.2RELATED SECTIONS

Specifier: Edit paragraphs below to correspond to project. Retain references to sections specifying work that might otherwise be incorporated in work of this section. Delete Article if not required by project scope.

  1. Division 01 Section "Sustainable Design Requirements" for related sustainability general requirements.
  2. Division 26 section for connections to seating junction boxes for aisle lighting power.

1.3ALLOWANCES

Specifier: Retain and edit or delete Article based on Project requirements. If fabrics are selected from manufacturer's standard fabrics then no allowance is required. If fabrics will be selected after award from other sources, consider providing an allowance in Division 01 which can be adjusted to the actual cost of the fabric.

  1. Furnish fixed audience seating upholstery fabric as part of allowance; refer to Division 01 Section "Allowances." Provide custom fabric as directed by the Owner or Architect.

1.4REFERENCES

  1. American Standard Test Materials (ASTM):
  2. ASTM F 851: Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms.
  3. ASTM B 85: Aluminum Alloy Die Castings
  4. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA):
  5. ANSI/BIFMA X5.4-2012 – Office Furnishings – Lounge Seating.
  6. State of California, Department of Consumers Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation:
  7. California Technical Bulletin 117 – requirements, Test Procedures and Apparatus for Testing Flame Retardance of Resilient Filling Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture.
  8. California Technical Bulletin 133 – Flammability Test Procedure for Seating Furniture for Use in Public Occupancies.
  9. Code of Federal Regulations:
  10. 16 CFR 1610.61 – Clarification of Flammability Standard for Clothing Textiles (CS19153).
  11. Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (HPVA):
  12. HPVA HP-1 – Hardwood and Decorative Plywood.
  13. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
  14. NEMALD3 – High Pressure Decorative Laminates.
  15. National Fire Protection Association:
  16. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC).
  17. Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (ULC):
  18. Requirements for listing and labeling of products.

1.5ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: Provide for all products furnished under this Section. Include dimensions and profiles, electrical connections, wood and metal finishes, and details of construction.
  2. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections and details. Show overall plan of fixed seating including aisle spacing and seating layout. Include row to row spacing, row lettering, and chair numbering sequence. Show floor plan and details of ADA/ABA compliance in plan and section. Show method of attachment including anchors and other devices.
  3. Show fabric selection.
  4. Additional option placement (ie. Tablet Arms).
  5. Include electrical schematic for aisle lighting.
  6. Samples for Initial Selection
  7. Fabric choices.
  8. Wood finish selections.
  9. Plastic finish sample.
  10. Samples For Verification: Provide manufacturer's samples of the following:
  11. Exposed metal component finishes.
  12. Plywood panel finish.
  13. Row lettering and seat numbering plaques: Provide full size plaques showing base material and lettering font.

1.6INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Certificates: Provide manufacturer's certification of flame-retardant treatment (if required).
  2. Cleaning and Maintenance Information: Provide instructions for cleaning, adjusting, repairing, and replacing fixed audience seating.
  3. Warranty: Copy of manufacturer's warranty.

1.7QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Source Limitations: Obtain fixed audience seating and accessories from single source from single manufacturer.
  2. Fire-Test-Response Compliance:
  3. Fabric: Class 1 according to DOC CS 191 and 16 CFR 1610.61, tested according to California Technical Bulletin 117.
  4. Cushioning: California Technical Bulletin 117.
  5. Full-Scale Fire Test: California Technical Bulletin 133. (If required)
  6. Electrical Components: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA70, by UL or other qualified testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
  7. Regulatory Requirements: Provide fixed audience seating to comply with accessibility requirements, including with the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities" [and][ICC/ANSIA117.1].
  8. Field Dimensioning: After approval of submittals but prior to fabrication, confirm dimensions of fixed audience seating space, including features that will affect installation. Confirm location of electrical rough-in.

1.8DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

  1. Deliver materials in manufacturer's unopened packaging.
  2. Handle fixed audience seating during installation to prevent damage. Replace any seating damaged during installation.

1.9PROJECT CONDITIONS

  1. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install seating until spaces are fully enclosed and wet work is complete and dry, overhead work is complete, and temporary or permanent HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at occupancy levels for the remainder of the construction period.
  2. Where fixed audience seating is anchored to new concrete, allow for curing of concrete before seating is delivered.

1.10COORDINATION

  1. Coordinate with details of fixed audience seating with affected work of other sections. Communicate special requirements of fixed audience seating attachment to floor and connection to electrical service.
  2. Coordinate locations of electrical junction boxes.

1.11WARRANTY

Specifier: The "special warranty" is a warranty provided by the manufacturer to the building owner. The warranty terms below are available from Wenger Corp. Verify that other manufacturers listed or seeking approval furnish warranty meeting requirements. Durability is a key aspect of Wenger’s product value for Owners. The available warranty reflects Wenger’s high confidence in the performance of their products.

  1. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's written warranty indicating manufacturer’s intent to repair or replace components of audience seating that fail in materials or workmanship.
  2. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
  3. Fracturing or breaking of unit components which results from normal wear and tear and normal use other than vandalism.
  4. Delamination or other failures of glue bond of components.
  5. Warping of components not resulting from leaks, flooding, or other uncontrolled moisture or humidity.
  6. Damage from deliberate destruction and vandalism is excluded.
  7. Warranty Period for fixed audience seating: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

1.12EXTRA MATERIALS/ATTIC STOCK

  1. Furnish the following extra materials from the same manufacturing run as the original products that match products installed. Package with protective coating and identified with product labels.
  2. Full-size units of the following seating components equal to 5 percent of amount installed for each type and finish installed, but no fewer than [two] units:
  3. Arm standards (both center and end standards).
  4. Wooden/Plastic seat back and cushion Covers
  5. Seat bottom
  6. Lighting Components devices
  7. Fabric

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1Basis of Design: Fixed Audience Seating is based upon products of the following manufacturer. Provide basis of design product.

  1. Chicago Model
  2. Wenger Corporation, Owatonna, MN; Telephone: (800) 493-6437; Email: ; Website:

2.2STANDARD MATERIALS AND FINISHES

  1. Hardwood Lumber: Clear Beech, plain-sawn or sliced.
  2. Beech Veneer Hardwood Plywood: HPVA HP-1, 11-ply, AA-grade, rotary cut. The seat back must be a minimum of 13-ply 11/16” thick plywood. The seat bottom must be a minimum of 7-ply 7/16” thick veneer plywood. Plywood edges are stained to match the veneered faces. The arm caps on the standards shall be solid beech wood.
  3. Medium Density Fiberboard: ANSI A208.2, Grade MD.
  4. Wood Finishes: Manufacturer's standard finish and stain.
  5. High-Pressure Decorative Laminate: NEMA LD-3, Grade VGS.
  6. Plastic: Polypropylene copolymer IF-727. High impact, injection molded polypropylene. Polypropylene outer seat and back panel includes a flange around the sides to provide fabric protection. Textured finish for an attractive and low maintenance surface.
  7. Metal Finishes: Manufacturer's standard baked-on black powder coating. Immediately after cleaning and pretreating, electrostatically apply manufacturer's standard, baked-polymer, thermosetting powder finish.
  8. Cushion Foam: Raw material provided by BASF Germany. Flexible, cellular, cold-molded, contoured polyurethane foam, flame-retardant-treated.
  9. Row/Seat/Donor Plaques: plastic with brass or aluminum finish with black lettering.Row and Seat Numbers (DIMS). Donor Plaques areblank for customer engraving 1” x 3”. Available with 3M Adhesive backing to avoid visible fasteners or brads fasteners.
  10. Aisle Lighting: Beacon light by Tivoli®.
  11. Transformers as required.
  12. Aisle lights shall be low voltage system and concealed under aisle standard.
  13. Aisle lights shall meet code requirements of 0.2 foot candles to light the aisle and row numbers.
  14. The standard shall be provided with a flex steel conduit whip affixed to end standard and extends a minimum of 18” beyond the standard.
  15. Aisle lighting shall be inaudible.

2.3FIXED AUDIENCE SEATING

Specifier: Retain and edit or delete Article based on Project requirements. The following section includes descriptions for both wood and polypropylene material choices.

  1. Fixed Audience Seating: Audience seating with welded tubular steel standard with attractive enclosure, upholstered back and seat with cold-molded foam cushions, seat and back covers, arm rest, and maintenance free self-lifting seats.
  2. Basis of Design: Wenger Corporation Chicago Series.
  3. Upholstery: Minimum CAL-TB-117 Flame-retardant Treated

1)Color and Pattern: [As selected from manufacturer's standard fabrics[Custom color, manufacturer and pattern].

  1. Chair width: Width is measured from center of armrest to center of opposite armrest. [19 inch (483 mm)][20 inch (508 mm)][21 inch (533 mm)][22 inch (559 mm)][23 inch (584 mm)][As indicated].
  2. Chair Mounting Standards: Welded 14 gauge tubular steel standard with attractive armrest and directly anchored to floor through 11 gauge steel foot.
  3. Aisle Standards: [Fully Upholstered or Wood selection].

1)Fully Upholstered Aisle Standard: Plywood core over steel structure with fabric upholstered exterior surface. The arm caps on the standards shall be solid beech wood or polypropylene.

a)[As selected from manufacturer's standard fabrics [Custom color, manufacturer and pattern].

2)Wood Veneer Aisle Standard: Plywood exteriors over steel structure with stained veneered faces. The arm caps on the standards shall be solid beech wood stained to match veneer surfaces.

a)[Standard veneer. Finish selected from mfg. standard stain][Custom color]insert stain color.

  1. Seat:[Fully Upholstered or Wood selection].

1)Fully UpholsteredSeat Bottom: Fully upholstered outer seat panel includes an inner ½” plywood seat panel to provide supporting structure.

a)Seat Rise Mechanism: Maintenance free gravity assist with noise dampening seat stops.

b)Cushion foam: High resiliency cold-molded polyurethane is a minimum of 3” thick.

2)Wood Seat Bottom: 7-ply 7/16” thick veneer plywood with edges that are stained to match the veneered faces. Veneered Plywood attached to 16 gauge welded steel frame.

a)[Standard veneer. Finish selected from mfg. standard stain][Custom color]insert stain color.

b)Seat Rise Mechanism: Maintenance free gravity assist with noise dampening seat stops.

c)Cushion foam: High Resiliency cold-molded polyurethane with a minimum of 3” thick.

  1. Back:[Fully Upholstered or Wood selection].

1)Fully Upholstered Seat Back: Fully upholstered outer back panel includes an inner ½” plywood seat panel to provide supporting structure. Inner wood panel is contoured for additional comfort. Fabric conceals attachment brackets and hardware.

2)Wood Seat Back: 13-ply 11/16” thick veneer plywood with edges that are stained to match the veneered faces.

a)[Standard veneer.Finish as selected from mfg. standard stain][Custom color]insert stain color.

3)Cushion foam:High resiliency polyurethane is a minimum of 3” thick. Back cushion is shaped to provide lumbar support for long-term comfort.

4)Pitch: standard degrees of 10, 14, 18, 22 and 26. Custom angles are available.

  1. Armrests: [Polypropylene or Wood selection].

1)Polypropylene Armrest:Black polypropylene armrest with a textured finish for an attractive and low maintenance finish.

2)Wood Armrest: Solid beech hardwood with rounded corners for a stylish appearance.

a)[Standard hardwood. Finish to be selected from mfg. standard stain][Custom color]insert stain color.

2.4FABRICATION

  1. Fabricate floor standards to fit slope of floor so that standards are plumb and maintain chairs at the required relationship to the vertical.
  2. Upholstery: Fabricate upholstered chairs with fabric free of creases and wrinkles. Install warp and woof of fabric and pattern in consistent direction.

2.5ADA/ABA Options

  1. ADA Swing-out Standard: The ADA swing-out standard allows easy access to the seat when transferring from a seated position while maintaining a uniform appearance in the facility. A simple locking lift mechanism allows for easy operation.
  2. Removable Seating: Individual seats for companion seating are equipped with a steel retractable wheel bracket so they can be easily rolled into place when needed. A simple release pedal will disengage the wheels.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION

  1. Examine substrates with Installer to verify conditions meet requirements for seating installation.
  2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2INSTALLATION

  1. General: Install seating units level, plumb, true; and with pitch of seating as indicated on the shop drawings.
  2. Install seating units with mounting standards aligned from the last to first row as indicated. Vary seat widths and spacing to optimize spectator sight lines.
  3. Install rows with smooth curvature.
  4. Adjust seating so that operating hardware works smoothly and quietly.
  5. Install wiring ready for final connections. Align wiring connections with rough-in installation.

3.3ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

  1. Adjust hardware and automatic lifters when needed.
  2. Clean and vacuum seating standards and fabrics.
  3. Touch up marred surfaces. Replace seating units that are not acceptable to Architect.

END OF SECTION

Additional Specifiers' Notes for Wenger Fixed Audience Seating

Substitution Reviews: When reviewing substitution requests for other products for compliance with this specification, Wenger recommends particular attention to the following issues:

Strength of seat hinge and shell construction. Failure of these components is the most common field service issue among alternative products.

Ease of operation and quiet operation of seat rise mechanism.

Replaceable construction for individual seats, to reduce service costs for abused items.

Warranty terms and conditions: Warranty terms and conditions: Wenger offers comprehensive warranty protection. Wenger Corporation warranties Fixed Audience Seating products against manufacturing defects or failures for a period of 5 years. The warranty does not apply to defects or failures due to excessive wear or improper usage. Fabricwarranty coverage is provided by the fabric manufacturer. Please refer to fabric manufacturer warranty for additional information.

Coordination with Drawings: Make sure you coordinate the following:

Size and configuration of seat units, including aisle widths, row spacing, clearances, and radii of curved layouts.

Accessibility requirements, including provisions for wheelchair spaces, locations for folding arm aisle seats, and locations of removable seats.

Floor slopes, risers, and tread dimensions.

Requirements for aisle lighting, power supplies, and wiring rough-in.

Fabric type or types, and locations of multiple types.

Location of other building elements in relation to locations of seating.

Typical mounting details.

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