SECTION 10 75 23
FLAGPOLES
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1 GENERAL
1.1
SECTION INCLUDES
1.1.1 Ground-Set Flagpoles.
1.1.2 Wall-Mounted Flagpoles.
1.1.3 Accessories.
1.2
REFERENCES
1.2.1 ASTM B 241/B 241M - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless
Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube.
1.3
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.3.1 Design Requirements:
1.3.1.1
Flagpole height: __ feet.
1.3.1.2
Flag sizes:
1.3.1.2.1 National: __ feet by __ feet.
1.3.1.2.2 State: __ feet by __ feet.
1.3.2 Performance Requirements:
1.3.2.1
Flagpole with flag flying: Resistant to ____ miles per hour wind velocity without
permanent deformation.
1.3.2.2
Flagpole without flag: Resistant to ____ miles per hour wind velocity without
permanent deformation.
1.4
SUBMITTALS
1.4.1 Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.
1.4.2 Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive literature for flagpoles, including all components.
1.4.3 Shop Drawings: Indicate locations and types of flagpoles in project; indicate mounting
details.
1.4.4 Selection Samples: Two sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of
available colors.
1.4.5 Verification Samples: Two samples, minimum size 6 inches square, representing actual
color and finish of installed product.
1.4.6 Quality Assurance Submittals:
1.4.6.1
Design Data: Documentation of compliance to specified performance
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1.4.6.2
requirements, bearing seal and signature of registered Professional Structural
Engineer licensed to practice in the State in which the project is located.
Manufacturer's printed installation instructions for indicated project conditions.
1.4.7 Closeout Submittals:
1.4.7.1
Project record documents:
1.4.7.2
Operation and maintenance data for specified flagpoles.
1.4.7.3
Warranty documents: Issued and executed by manufacturer.
1.5
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
1.5.1 Spiral wrap flagpole with protective covering and pack in protective shipping tubes or
containers.
1.5.2 Protect flagpole and accessories from damage or moisture.
1.6
SCHEDULING
1.6.1 Ensure that anchoring devices are supplied to installers requiring them in time for building-in
to substrates.
1.7
WARRANTY
1.7.1 Manufacturer's Warranty: Furnish flagpole manufacturer's standard warranty against defects
in product workmanship and materials.
2 PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURERS
2.1.1 Acceptable Manufacturer: Concord Industries, Inc., which is located at: 4150 Kellway Cir. P.
O. Box 2449; Addison, TX 75001-2449; Toll Free Tel: 800-527-3902; Tel: 972-380-8186;
Fax: 800-426-5770; Email:scott@concordindustries.com; Web:www.concordindustries.com
2.1.2 Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60
00.
2.1.3 Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2
GROUND SET FLAGPOLES
2.2.1 Acceptable Product: Concord Continental Ground Set Flagpole.
2.2.2 Shaft:
2.2.2.1
2.2.2.2
2.2.2.3
2.2.2.4
2.2.2.5
2.2.2.6
2.2.2.7
2.2.2.8
2.2.2.9
2.2.2.10
Material: Seamless cone-tapered aluminum tubing conforming to ASTM B 241,
Alloy 6063, Temper T6.
Finish: Natural; polished to deep luster sheen.
Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; clear anodized finish conforming to AA
M32-C22-A41.
Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; color anodized finish conforming to AA
M32-C12-A42.
Finish: Powder coated.
Color: Light bronze, Number 311.
Color: Medium bronze, Number 312.
Color: Dark bronze, Number 313.
Color: Black, Number 335.
Color: ________.
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2.2.3 Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, with one 2-3/8 inches diameter cast nylon
sheaves; revolving mounting with 26 stainless steel ball bearings, non-fouling.
2.2.4 Halyard: One per flagpole as follows:
2.2.4.1
Material: 5/16 inch (8 mm) diameter (Number 10) white waterproof
polypropylene.
2.2.4.2
Hardware: Two chrome swivel-type flag snaps each set, spaced for specified
flag sizes.
2.2.5 Cleat: One (1) cast aluminum cleat per flagpole, 9 inches long, finish matching shaft, with
stainless steel socket-head anchor bolts.
2.3
GROUND SET FLAGPOLES
2.3.1 Acceptable Product: Concord Independence Concealed Halyard System.
2.3.2 Acceptable Product: Concord Sentry Concealed Halyard System.
2.3.3 Shaft:
2.3.3.1
2.3.3.2
2.3.3.3
2.3.3.4
2.3.3.5
2.3.3.6
2.3.3.7
2.3.3.8
2.3.3.9
2.3.3.10
Material: Seamless cone-tapered aluminum tubing conforming to ASTM B 241,
Alloy 6063, Temper T6.
Finish: Natural; polished to deep luster sheen.
Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; clear anodized finish conforming to AA
M32-C22-A41.
Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; color anodized finish conforming to AA
M32-C12-A42.
Finish: Powder coated.
Color: Light bronze, Number 311.
Color: Medium bronze, Number 312.
Color: Dark bronze, Number 313.
Color: Black, Number 335.
Color: ________.
2.3.4 Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, internal halyard type, with 2-1/2 inches diameter
plated sheave; revolving mounting, non-fouling.
2.3.5 Truck: Cast aluminum, stationary.
2.3.6 Halyard:
2.3.6.1
2.3.6.2
2.3.7 Halyard:
2.3.7.1
2.3.7.2
Material: 1/8 inch diameter braided steel aircraft wire.
Hardware: Two chrome swivel-type flag snaps each set, spaced for specified
flag sizes; stainless steel quick links attached to halyard ends, with connecting
swivel; neoprene-coated counterweight, beaded nylon retainer ring.
Material: 5/16 inch (8 mm) diameter (Number 10) white waterproof
polypropylene.
Hardware: Two chrome swivel-type flag snaps; neoprene-coated counterweight,
beaded nylon retainer ring.
2.3.8 Winch and Handle: Internal direct-drive, gearless type mounted on rotating plate; winch
constructed of stainless steel, locking in any position upon removal of winch handle; single
reinforced access opening and door with keylock, with access hole in door for winch handle.
2.3.9 Cleat: Internal-mounted at factory, cam-action with internal sheave; cast aluminum access
door and frame with keylock.
2.4
WALL MOUNTED FLAGPOLES
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2.4.1 Acceptable Product: Concord Vertical Wall Mount Flagpole.
2.4.2 Acceptable Product: Concord Outrigger Wall Mount Flagpole.
2.4.3 Shaft:
2.4.3.1
2.4.3.2
2.4.3.3
2.4.3.4
2.4.3.5
2.4.3.6
2.4.3.7
2.4.3.8
2.4.3.9
2.4.3.10
Material: Seamless cone-tapered aluminum tubing conforming to ASTM B 241,
Alloy 6063, Temper T6.
Finish: Natural; polished to deep luster sheen.
Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; clear anodized finish conforming to AA
M32-C22-A41.
Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; color anodized finish conforming to AA
M32-C12-A42.
Finish: Powder coated.
Color: Light bronze, Number 311.
Color: Medium bronze, Number 312.
Color: Dark bronze, Number 313.
Color: Black, Number 335.
Color: ________.
2.4.4 Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, with 2-3/8 inches diameter cast nylon sheave;
revolving mounting with 26 stainless steel ball bearings, non-fouling.
2.4.5 Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, with 2-3/8 inches diameter cast nylon sheave;
stationary.
2.4.6 Halyard: One per flagpole as follows:
2.4.6.1
Material: 5/16 inch (8 mm) diameter (Number 10) white waterproof
polypropylene.
2.4.6.2
Hardware: Two chrome swivel-type flag snaps each set, spaced for specified
flag sizes.
2.4.7 Cleat: One (1) cast aluminum cleat per flagpole, 9 inches long, finish matching shaft, with
stainless steel socket-head anchor bolts.
2.5
ACCESSORlES
2.5.1 Ground Sleeve: Galvanized steel components as follows:
2.5.1.1
Foundation tube: Corrugated, 16 gage, diameter and length specified in
manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height; centered on,
and welded to face of base plate.
2.5.1.2
Base plate: Square, side dimensions 4 inches greater than inside dimension of
foundation tube.
2.5.1.3
Ground spike: 3/4 inch diameter, 18 inches long; centered on, and welded to
face of base plate opposite foundation tube attachment.
2.5.1.4
Setting plate: 6 inches square, with drilled hole at center for attachment to
ground spike; welded perpendicular to length of ground spike 6 inches from base
plate.
2.5.2 Shoebase Mounting Hardware:
2.5.2.1
Anchor base: Cast aluminum, heat-treated, drilled for anchor bolt diameter and
pattern specified in manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole
height; sleeved over shaft butt and joined to shaft butt by continuous
circumferential welds at outside top and inside bottom of base; entire assembly,
including flagpole, heat-treated after attachment of shoebase casting.
2.5.2.2
Fasteners: Quantity, diameter, and length specified in Manufacturer's
descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height; include anchor bolts, nuts and
washers.
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2.5.3 Flash collar: Manufacturer's standard spun aluminum flash collar, finish matching shaft; size
specified in manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height.
2.5.4 Flash collar: Cast aluminum flash collar, Type FC-___, ________ finish; size specified in
manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height.
2.5.5 Wall Mount Bracket:
2.5.5.1
Cast or fabricated aluminum, finish matching shaft, with anchors of size and type
specified in manufacturer's installation instructions for indicated wall conditions;
diameter matching butt diameter of shaft.
2.5.5.2
Model Number: V-__.
2.5.5.3
Model Number: A-__.
2.5.6 Finial: Spun aluminum, 14 gage wall thickness, flush seam, gold anodized finish, diameter
matching butt diameter of shaft.
2.5.7 Cleat Covers: Aluminum housing, finish matching shaft, with key-operated cylinder lock,
keyed alike for multiple units; two keys supplied for each lock.
2.5.8 Halyard Boxes: Aluminum housing, finish matching shaft, 5 feet in length.
2.6
MIXES
2.6.1 Concrete: 3000 pounds per square inch compressive strength at 28 days; 6 percent air
entrainment.
2.6.2 Grout: Non-shrink; 5000 pounds per square inch compressive strength at 28 days.
2.7
FABRICATION
2.7.1 Provide self-aligning internal sleeves for shafts fabricated in sections for field assembly;
field-welded connections, including plug-welding, are not permitted.
2.7.2 Fabricate end-to-end joints of shaft sections for hairline joint after connection; match mark
and number shaft sections for field assembly.
3 EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
3.1.1 Verification of Conditions: Anchoring devices are correct type, and in correct location, in
accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturer's instructions.
3.1.2 Installer's Examination:
3.1.2.1
Have installer of this section examine conditions under which construction
activities of this section are to be performed, then submit written notification if
such conditions are unacceptable.
3.1.2.2
Transmit two copies of installer's report to Architect within 24 hours of receipt.
3.1.2.3
Beginning construction activities of this section before unacceptable conditions
have been corrected is prohibited.
3.1.2.4
Beginning construction activities of this section indicates installer's acceptance of
conditions.
3.2
INSTALLATION
3.2.1 Install flagpole components and accessories in accordance with approved shop drawings
and manufacturer's installation instructions.
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3.2.2 Ground Sleeve:
3.2.2.1
Excavate in undisturbed soil to indicated depth, width, and length, providing
shoring for unstable soil conditions; remove non-soil materials from excavation.
3.2.2.2
Coat surface of ground sleeve assembly, and surfaces of shaft that will be
installed below grade, with bituminous paint, minimum 5 mil dry film thickness
(DFT).
3.2.2.3
Place ground sleeve assembly in excavation, locating as indicated; drive ground
spike into undisturbed soil to extent that base plate is flush with bottom of
excavation.
3.2.2.4
Place concrete in excavation immediately after mixing, using chute to deliver
concrete to placement; surround ground sleeve with concrete, placing concrete
to finish grade, and compacting with vibrators.
3.2.2.5
Slope concrete surface from top of ground sleeve to grade for water run-off to
grade; screed concrete surface to smooth trowel finish.
3.2.2.6
Moist-cure concrete surface; allow concrete to attain full 28-day compressive
strength before installing flagpole.
3.2.3 Shoe Base:
3.2.3.1
Set base in grout bed of sufficient height that excess grout is displaced as
anchoring and adjusting of flagpole progresses; align base hole pattern with
anchor bolts and lower base to grout bed.
3.2.3.2
Anchor and align flagpole plumb; provide temporary bracing until grout attains
full compressive strength.
3.2.3.3
Screed sight-exposed grout surfaces to 45-degree fillet, removing excess grout
from substrate.
END OF SECTION
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