Spec Writer Notes:
Kroy Sign Systems
7575 E. Redfield Rd., Suite 113
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-1219
Tele: 800-950-5769
Fax:
480-483-0235
Email: signs@kroysignsystems.com
Web: www.kroysignsystems.com
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DIRECTORIES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
SUMMARY
A.
Directories for facility room or department listings and directional signage.
B.
Directories [Select directory type required]
1.
2.
3.
4.
C.
[Acrylic]
[Aluminum]
[Curved Aluminum]
[Aluminum Panel]
Related requirements:
1. Section 10 14 23 Panel Signage.
2. Section 10 14 67 Tactile Signage.
1.02
1.03
REFERENCES
A.
(ASTM) American Society for Testing & Materials; B85 Standard Specifications for
Aluminum-Alloy Die Casting, B429 Standard Specifications for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded
Structural Pipe and Tube, D256 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod
Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics, D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile
Properties of Plastics, D785 Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics
and Electrical Insulating Materials and D790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural
Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.
B.
(UL) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; UL94 Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials.
C.
(ARTC) Aircraft Research & Testing Committee; Modification of MIL-P-6997, Plastic;
Working and Installation of Transparent Sheet, Craze Resistance.
D.
(NADCA) North American Die Casting Association A-3-1-97 aluminum die casting alloy
composition.
E.
Department of Justice, 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
F.
ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive product literature for directory types
specified, including components and accessories.
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B.
Shop Drawings: Provide manufacturer’s detail of construction relative to materials,
dimensions of individual components, profiles and finishes:
1. Show individual directory types, graphics, typestyles, colors, directory dimensions
and profiles. Show mounting methods, locations, accessories and installation
guidelines.
2. Provide message list for each directory required, including large-scale details of
wording and lettering layout where directories contain more than one line of text or
more than one column of message inserts.
C.
Samples: Provide a single unit sample of each directory type to verify colors, dimensions,
profiles, finishes, method of installation and quality.
D.
Sustainable Design Data: Provide material, process and disposition of waste data
relating to the material used to manufacture directories. [Delete if not a LEED project]
1. Recycled Content: Indicate the percentage of post-industrial recyclable content in
material used during the manufacturing of directories.
2. Low Emitting Materials: Indicate the (VOC) Volatile Organic Compound limits for
paint finishes used during the manufacturing of directories.
3. Waste: Indicate the percentage of biodegradable waste and method of disposal of
scrap material generated during the manufacturing of directories.
1.04
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Use a single manufacturing source to produce directories that are finished and ready for
installation.
B.
Manufacturer Qualification: Use a directory manufacturer with at least ten years
experience in the fabrication of architectural and ADA signs.
C.
Installer Qualifications: Use a sign installation contractor that is specialized and
experienced in work similar to the directory installation requirements for this project.
PART 2
2.01
2.02
PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Manufacturer: Kroy Sign Systems, 7575 E. Redfield Rd., Ste 113, Scottsdale, Arizona,
85260; Telephone (800) 950-5769; Fax (480) 483-0235; www.kroysignsystems.com
Email: signs@kroysignsystems.com
B.
Basis of Design Product: Kroy Sign Systems [Acrylic] [Aluminum] [Curved Aluminum]
Aluminum Panel] based directory.
DESCRIPTION
A.
Produce directories to meet the following regulatory requirements:
1. 2010 Standards for Title II and III Facilities, 2004 ADAAG.
2. ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009.
3. California Department of General Services, Division of State Architect - 2011
California Access Compliance Reference Manual.
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4. State building code provisions as adopted by regulatory authorities having
jurisdiction.
2.03
MATERIALS
A.
General: Produce directories that comply with requirements indicated for material,
thickness, colors, design, shapes, sizes and details of construction.
1. Produce directories utilizing material which complies with applicable provisions of
ASTM B85 and B429 for aluminum-alloy die casting and aluminum-alloy
extruded structural pipe and tube, D256, D638, D785 and D790 for impact strength,
tensile properties, rockwell hardness and flexural properties, UL94 for flammability,
ARTC guidelines for craze resistance and NADCA A-3-1-97 for aluminum-alloy
chemical composition.
.
2. Produce directories to remain flat under installed conditions and within a
tolerance of plus or minus 0.015 inches when measured diagonally.
B.
Directory Type: Produce directories using one or more of the following materials and
fabrication processes.
1. [Acrylic] directory components are produced from the following list of applicable
materials:
a) Fabricate acrylic frame baseplate using [Black] [Surface Painted] [Back
Painted Clear] 0.125 inch thick acrylic with 0.250 inch wide, 0.060 inch thick
black urethane foam adhesive forming individual interchangeable header and
message strip pockets. (CNC) computer numerical controlled laser cut baseplate
to produce a polished edge and dimensional tolerance of plus or minus 0.015
inches.
[1] Insert 0.020 inch thick individual polystyrene interchangeable message strips
with [Surface Applied Adhesive Backed Vinyl] [Screenprinted] text,
pictograms and symbols into the acrylic directory.
[2] Insert 80 pound InkJet / Laser printable textured and perforated paper stock
interchangeable message strips with text, pictograms and symbols into the
acrylic directory.
b) Fabricate acrylic directory faceplate using 0.060 inch thick clear acrylic with a
non-glare surface texture and subsurface painted 0.375 inch wide border,
interchangeable header and message strip dividers. CNC laser cut faceplate to
produce a polished edge and dimensional tolerance of plus or minus 0.015
inches.
2. [Aluminum] directory components are produced from the following list of applicable
materials:
a) Fabricate aluminum directory baseplate using 0.250 inch thick black expanded
(PVC) polyvinyl chloride with extruded 6063-T5 aluminum channel rail
assembled to the surface. Surface paint channel rails with an acrylic
polyurethane finish. Adhere channel rails to baseplate surface using 0.500 inch
wide, 0.030 inch thick neoprene foam adhesive to form interchangeable
message strip columns.
b) Fabricate aluminum directory frame using manufacturers standard [Radius]
[Square] extruded 6063-T6 aluminum frame rail, cut to lengths required to fit
fabricated PVC baseplate. Surface paint frame rails and cast corners with an
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acrylic polyurethane finish. Assemble frame around an 0.060 inch thick non-glare
clear acrylic lens with four cast A380 aluminum alloy corners.
c) Select 0.125 inch thick extruded 6063-T5 aluminum interchangeable message
strips from the manufacturer’s list of standard 0.780, 1.065, 1.650 and 2.215 inch
message strip widths. Surface paint insert panels with an acrylic polyurethane
finish.
1). Apply text, pictograms and symbols to interchangeable message strips using
[Surface Applied Adhesive Backed Vinyl] [Screenprinting].
3. [Curved Aluminum] directory components are produced from the following list of
applicable materials:
a) Fabricate curved aluminum frame using 0.080 inch thick 5052 aluminum as a
baseplate with extruded 6063-T5 aluminum side rails affixed to the baseplate
with 0.125 inch diameter blind rivets. Mount 0.250 inch thick contoured clear
acrylic reinforcements to the baseplate with foam adhesive and a 0.019 inch
thick galvanized steel baseplate cover. Surface paint aluminum frame with an
acrylic polyurethane finish.
b) Fabricate curved aluminum directory faceplate using 0.060 inch thick clear
acrylic with a non-glare surface texture and subsurface painted 0.375 inch wide
border, interchangeable header and message strip dividers. CNC laser cut
faceplate to produce a polished edge and dimensional tolerance of plus or minus
0.015 inches.
[1] Insert 0.020 inch thick individual polystyrene interchangeable message strips
with [Surface Applied Adhesive Backed Vinyl] [Screenprinted] text,
pictograms and symbols into the curved aluminum directory faceplate.
[2] Insert 80 pound InkJet / Laser printable textured and perforated paper stock
interchangeable message strips with text, pictograms and symbols into the
curved aluminum directory faceplate.
c) Install two 0.120 inch thick [5052 Aluminum] [Acrylic] [(ABS) Acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene] CNC cut endcaps surface painted with acrylic polyurethane
paint. Affix endcaps to curved aluminum frame side rails with four 6-32 stainless
steel button head cap screws.
4. [Aluminum Panel] directory components are produced from the following list of
applicable materials:
a) Fabricate aluminum panel directory frame using 0.080 inch thick 5052 aluminum
as a baseplate with extruded 6063 angle aluminum side, top and bottom rails.
Affix rails to baseplate with 0.500 inch wide, 0.030 inch thick neoprene foam
adhesive. Install Injection molded plastic message strip clips to baseplate with
0.500 inch wide, 0.030 inch thick neoprene foam adhesive. Surface paint
aluminum panel frame with an acrylic polyurethane finish.
b) Select 0.250 inch thick extruded 6063 aluminum interchangeable message strips
from the manufacturer’s list of standard 0.820, 1.680, 2.520 and 3.360 inch insert
panel widths. Surface paint message strips with an acrylic polyurethane finish.
1). Apply text, pictograms and symbols to interchangeable message strips using
[Surface Applied Adhesive Backed Vinyl] [Screenprinting].
5. Identify text, pictograms and symbols as [Left Justified] [Centered] [Positioned as
Specified] for each directory type listed.
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PART 3
3.01
3.02
EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
A.
Examine wall surfaces, substrate areas and conditions with the Installer present, for
compliance with the requirements for installation guidelines, tolerances and other
conditions affecting the performance of work.
B.
Verify that items including anchor inserts and electrical power provided under other
sections of work are sized and located to accommodate directory installation.
C.
Examine supporting members to ensure that surfaces are at elevations indicated or
required to comply with the authorities having jurisdiction and are free from dirt and other
deleterious matter.
D.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
INSTALLATION
A.
General: Locate directories and accessories where indicated, using mounting methods
of types described and in compliance with manufacturer’s written instructions.
1. Install directories level, plumb and at heights indicated, with directory surfaces free
from distortion and other defects in appearance.
2. Install directories in accordance with ADAAG and ICC/ANSI A117.1 – 2009, section
703.4, unless otherwise specified.
B.
Wall Mounted Directories: Use the following method when installing directories to wall
surface.
1. Mechanical Fasteners: Use non-removable mechanical fasteners placed through
predrilled holes. Attach signs with fasteners and anchors suitable for secure
attachment to substrate.
3.03
CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A.
After installation, clean soiled directory surfaces according to manufacturers’ written
instructions. Protect directories from damage until acceptance by Owner.
END OF SECTION
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