SECTION 10 19 00 – BACKLIT TRANSLUCENT DISPLAYS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. LED illuminated panels for use in backlighting and display.
2. Translucent panel assembly including framing, (wood) (stone) (glass) (fabric) panels, and
mounting accessories.
Specifier’s Note: List other Sections below that directly relate
to or affect Work of this Section. Include Sections specifying
materials that will be fabricated or installed under this Section,
or specifying assemblies that include products specified in this
Section.
B.
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Related Requirements:
1. Section 10 14 00 – Signage.
2. Section 12 35 59 – Display Casework.
3. Section 26 05 00 – Common Work Results for Electrical.
4. Section 26 27 00 – Low Voltage Distribution Equipment
5. Section (______-____________).
REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. Underwriters Laboratories: Provide UL listing for LED lighting panels.
B.
Illuminating Engineering Society
1. IES LM-79: Electrical and Photometric Measurements for Solid-State Lighting Products.
2. IES LM-80: Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED Light Sources.
C.
International Organization for Standardization:
1. ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems.
2. ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems.
Specifier’s Note: List other Standards applicable for
supporting construction or translucent materials specified in
this Section.
1.3
COORDINATION
A. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements specifies requirements for coordination.
B.
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Coordinate Work of this Section with electrical requirements specified in Division 26.
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1.4
SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures specifies requirements for submittals.
B.
Product Data:
1. Submit manufacturer’s data sheets on LED lighting panels, power adapters, and other
accessories.
C.
Shop Drawings:
1. Indicate layout and dimensions of integral LED panels, including quantity and positions of
power adaptors and other accessories.
2. Show all components and include fabrication details of complete backlit display assembly
including framing, trim, translucent (wood) (stone) (glass) (____) panel materials, and
mounting method.
D. Samples:
1. Submit sample of LED light panel, ___ x ___ in size, for verification of thickness, color, and
visual properties. Include plug-in power adapter.
2. Submit sample of same size as LED light panel of translucent (wood) (stone) (glass) (____)
panel material illustrating full range of color and texture to be considered.
Specifier’s Note: Use below only when specifying large or
complex displays that require independent design analysis and
certification.
E.
Delegated Design Submittals: Submit signed and sealed Shop Drawings with design calculations
and assumptions for (________).
F.
Source Quality-Control Submittals: Indicate results of (shop) (factory) tests and inspections.
G. Qualifications Statements:
1. Submit qualifications for (fabricator) (installer) (licensed professional).
Specifier’s Note: Below requirements may be applicable for
translucent panels or other materials in the assembly such as
wood, metal, or glass.
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 81 13 - Sustainable Design Requirements specifies requirements for sustainable design
submittals.
B.
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Product Cost Data: Submit cost of products to verify compliance with Project sustainable design
requirements. Exclude cost of labor and equipment to install products.
1. Provide cost data for the following products:
a. Salvaged, recycled, or re-used products.
b. Regional products.
c. (________).
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1.6
CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements.
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B.
Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of concealed electrical components and
connections.
C.
Operation and Maintenance Data:
1. Submit manufacturer’s instructions for periodic maintenance or replacement of LED lighting
panels, power adapters, and other accessories.
2. Conduct demonstration to Owner’s personnel of display operation and adjustment.
MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Requirements for maintenance
materials.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Comply with ISO 9001 and 14001 for light panel manufacturing facilities.
Specifier’s Note: Following paragraph requires advance
review of design with Evo-Lite, but is intended to ensure a
complete package of approved components and to simplify
detailing. Coordinate product requirements in Part 2 to avoid
duplication with Evo-Lite Certification #.
B.
Evo-Lite/Fabricator Approved Design:
1.
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Comply with Evo-Lite Project Certification #________ indicating that Evo-Lite has
reviewed design and product requirements with the custom display/fabricator, and
has assigned a project number for the work. This number certifies that LumiSheet is
viable for the application and that all components have been approved.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Display Fabricator: Company specializing in fabricating products specified in this Section with
minimum <________> years' experience with LED lighting panels.
1.10 MOCKUPS
A. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements: Mockup requirements.
B. Construct full size mockup of custom display (unit) (assembly).
Specifier’s Note: Choose above or below.
C. Construct partial mockup of custom display (unit) (assembly).
1. Size: ____ ft. (____m) x ____ ft. (____m) x ____ ft. (____m).
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D. Include the following:
1. (List other materials)
2. Integral LED lighting panels of sufficient quantity to demonstrate full effect of backlighting
of translucent materials or illumination of display unit.
E.
Locate (where directed by Architect/Engineer) (where shown on Drawings).
F.
Incorporate approved mockup into the Work.
Specifier’s Note: Choose above or below.
G. Remove mockup when directed by Architect/Engineer.
1.11 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements: Transporting, handling, storing, and protecting
products.
B.
(List requirements for other materials used in unit or assembly)
C.
Deliver all LED light panels with manufacturer’s protective film.
D. Store LED light panels flat; avoid flexing or bending of panels during handling.
E.
Store LED light panels in dry area and on clean flat surface. Keep panels covered to protect from
moisture and dust.
1.12 AMBIENT CONDITIONS
A. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls: Product storage and installation.
B.
(List requirements for other materials used in unit or assembly)
C.
Maintain LED light panels at 68-77 deg F (20-25 deg C); humidity max. 50%.
1.13 EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Field Measurements: Verify field measurements prior to fabrication. Indicate field measurements
on Shop Drawings.
1.14 WARRANTY
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements.
Specifier’s Note: Below is one example of warranty for other
materials in display assembly.
B.
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Prefinished Metal Surfaces: Furnish 20 year manufacturer warranty for metal finish against
fading, chipping, chalking, and blistering.
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C.
Integral LED lighting panels: Submit manufacturer’s standard three-year warranty covering
defects in material and workmanship.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1
COMPONENTS
A. LED lighting panels: Custom fabricated PMMA acrylic sheet with embedded LED lighting strip,
integral heat sink, and etched in multiple directions to provide uniform, source-free lighting
across panel face.
1. Product:
a. LumiSheet LED Panel: Evo-Lite LLC, Denver, CO (303) 996-2980; www.evo-lite.com.
b. No substitutions.
c. Provide product with Evo-Lite Project Certification as specified in Part 1.
Specifier’s Note: Selection of types and quantities of
the below and other optional electrical components
requires predesign services from Evo-Lite in
conjunction with designer and woodwork fabricator.
2.
3.
Panel thickness:
a. 8 mm (0.3 inch); thickness tolerance +/- 1.5 mm (0.0625 inch).
Panel dimensions:
a. As shown on shop drawings; dimension tolerance +/- 1.5 mm (0.0625 inch).
Drawing Note: Below thickness is standard unless
approved by Evo-Lite for specific application.
4.
5.
Panel/LED Color Temperature:
a. Warm White: 3000K.
b. Natural White: 4100K.
c. Pure/Cool White: 5300K.
d. RGB/Color Changing.
Ribbon LED strip with integral heat sink embedded in panel edges:
a. Comply with IES LM79 and LM80.
b. As designed by Evo-Lite to provide even panel surface brightness.
Drawing Note: Locations of power adaptors and
dimming controls should be shown in woodwork
details.
6.
LED lighting panel electrical components:
a. UL product listing.
b. Dry location rated.
c. (Plug-in) (Hard wired) power adaptors: As recommended by Fabricator and included in
Project Certification Number listed in Part 1.
Specifier Note: Delete below if not applicable.
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d.
Dimming controls: As recommended by Fabricator and included in Project Certification
Number listed in Part 1.
Specifier’s Note: Below are examples of product
descriptions for other materials in display unit or
assembly. Edit or add materials and requirements as
applicable.
B.
Interior Stone Facing: Stone veneer panel laminated to clear glass panel.
1. Manufacturer: _________.
2. Stone: (Red Venetian Agate) (Honey Onyx) (Beige Travertine) (Camilia White Granite).
3. Glass: (Tempered, ASTM C1048, Type 1 transparent flat, Quality Q3) (Laminated, ASTM
C1172, with plastic interlayer) (Float, ASTM C1036, Type 1 transparent flat, Quality Q3).
4. Overall Thickness: (10 mm) (14 mm) (_____).
C.
Interior Hardwood Facing: Wood veneer laminated to clear glass panel.
1. Species: (White oak) (Mahogany) (Cherry) (Walnut) (_____).
2. Grade: (A) (___).
3. Veneer Slicing: (Rotary) (Plain) (Quarter).
4. Matching of Individual Leaves to Each Other: (Book) (Slip) (Random) (End) matching.
5. Matching Across Panel Face: (Running) (Balanced) (Center balanced) matching.
6. Glass: (Tempered, ASTM C1048, Type 1 transparent flat, Quality Q3) (Laminated, ASTM
C1172, with plastic interlayer) (Float, ASTM C1036, Type 1 transparent flat, Quality Q3).
D. Aluminum Framing: Extruded aluminum framing system designed for glazing of backlit panels.
1. Manufacturer/System:
2. Aluminum: ASTM B221, 6063 alloy, T5 temper.
3. Finish: (Class 1 clear anodized AA-M12C22A41) (Class 1 color anodized AA-M12C22A44)
(AA-M12C12R1x, manufacturer’s standard powder coat).
E.
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Decorative Glass and Glazing:
1. Stained glass art panel: Custom fabricated glass panels consisting of individual colored glass
segments joined by soldered lead came strips and supported by reinforcing bars. Dimensions
and design of panels as determined by fabricator and approved by Owner.
2. Patterned glass panel:
a. Manufacturer: __________.
b. Thickness: (4 mm) (6 mm) (____).
c. Pattern: (As selected from manufacturer’s standard patterns) (_______).
d. Glass: Manufacturer’s standard (float) (heat strengthened) (tempered) (laminated)
panel.
FABRICATION
A. Shop fabricate LED light panels to greatest degree possible.
B.
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Fabricate integral LED lighting panels to be secured by channels or stops as indicated in shop
drawings. Allow for future replacement of panels, if required.
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C.
Ensure that LED light panels are not chipped or warped by machining operations. Use cutting and
drilling equipment suitable for use with acrylic sheet.
D. Do not use adhesive to secure lighting panels or attach other materials to lighting panels.
E.
Position power adaptors in concealed locations coordinated with electrical services and cord
lengths as applicable. Fasten using anchor tabs provided on adaptors and locate to allow for future
removal and replacement.
Specifier’s Note: Add fabrication requirements for
other materials or products included in the completed
unit or assembly.
2.3
ACCESSORIES
A. Sealant: ASTM C920, Grade NS, Class 25, Uses NT, A; single component silicone, neutral
curing, non-sagging, non-staining, non-bleeding.
1. Type: (________) manufactured by (________).
2. Color: Standard colors matching finished surfaces.
3. Movement Capability: Plus and minus 25 percent.
4. Service Temperature Range: -65 to 180 degrees F (-54 to 82 degrees C).
5. Shore A Hardness Range: 15 to 35.
Specifier’s Note: Choose accessory options and add
others as required by display assembly.
B.
Fasteners:
1. ASTM A153/A153M, hot dipped galvanized.
2. Chrome-plated, non-ferrous metal.
3. ASTM A666 Type 304 stainless steel with No. 4 finish.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements.
B.
3.2
Verify locations of utilities associated with work of this Section. Do not install display assembly
until electrical devices are properly positioned for connection to LED light panels and power
adaptors.
INSTALLATION
A. Install LED lighting panels in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and according to
approved Project Certification submittal.
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B.
Do not expose LED lighting panels to damp or wet environment without specific approval from
fabricator. Do not obstruct ventilation for concealed spaces and maintain designated air space
between LED panels and backlit surface materials.
C.
Secure LED panels to backlit display assembly with clips, channels, and other non-penetrating
fasteners except where specifically permitted by Project Certification.
D. Install backlit facing material securely in framing or mounting accessories. Use manufacturer
provided gasket glazing system for glazed panels in aluminum frames.
Specifier’s Note: Add specific installation
instructions or field finishing as required by materials
in backlit display assembly.
E.
3.3
Install backlit facing materials and framing to prevent light leakage at any point on display
assembly. Consult Architect and display system fabricator for recommendation when field
conditions require modifications to approved Submittal or Mockup.
TOLERANCES
A. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements.
B.
Maximum Variation from Indicated Position: 1/16-inch (1.5 mm).
C.
Maximum Variation from Plumb or Level: 1/8-inch (3 mm) in 10 feet (3 m).
D. Maximum Offset from Indicated Alignment: 1/32-inch (0.75 mm).
3.4
CLEANING
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements.
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B.
Cleaning of Backlit Surfaces:
1. Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaning methods of backlit surface materials except as
specifically approved by Architect.
2. Remove labels and glazing materials from glass surfaces.
3. Vacuum dust from display assembly surfaces.
C.
Remove strippable film from LED light panels. Clean exposed surfaces in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
PROTECTION
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements .
B.
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Protect backlit surfaces, supporting materials, and LED light panel surfaces from damage by
subsequent construction operations.
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C.
Touch up paint minor scratches or blemishes where permitted by Architect. Replace damaged
materials as directed.
END OF SECTION
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