521 George St.
Marshfield, MO 65706
417-869-6777 / 417-869-7888 fax
info@acousticdynamics.net
acousticdynamics.net
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PRESTANDA™ SERIES 1 CEILING SYSTEM
[PROJECT NAME]
[City, State]
PART 1 — GENERAL
1.1 Description of Work:
A. Work Included: Provide ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS, INC. Prestanda™ Series 1 PR1 ceiling
system where shown on architectural drawings, and as specified in this specification.
1.2 Quality Assurance:
A. ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS, INC. Prestanda™ Series 1 PR1 ceiling products for this project
shall maintain the quality as instituted by the architect.
B. Design Criteria: Manufacture of Prestanda™ Series 1 PR1-4872-F shall be installed true
and plumb to within manufacturing tolerance of 1/8” within 8’ of length.
C. Product Construction: Cracking, tears, wrinkles and warpage will not be acceptable.
1.3 Submittals:
A. Technical Data: Submit manufacturer’s data and installation instructions.
B. Shop Drawings: Submit 4 copies of shop drawings showing all areas involved,
attachment conditions and perimeter circumstances.
C. Submittal Samples: Submit 1 product sample for approval by architect.
1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Material must be stored and installed only in secured ambient environment (humidity
min. 25% -max. 55%, temperature not to exceed 86 deg.)
B. Windows, Doors and all wet-work must be completed before un-packaging and
installation. Handle carefully to avoid damaging.
PART 2 — PRODUCTS
2.1 Acceptable Manufacturer:
ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS, INC., 521 George Street, Marshfield, MO 65706
Phone (417) 869-6777 Fax (417) 869-7888
2.2 Product Type
A. Product: Prestanda™ Series 1 PR1 ceiling system shall be product: PR1-4872-F
Nomenclature for PR1-4876-F
PR1 = Prestanda™ Series 1
4876 = a panel 48” x 72”
F = 1-1/16” thick substrate
B. Size: Prestanda™ Series 1 shall be provided in a panel size of: ___” x ___” (e.g. 48” x
72”) and 1-1/16” thick.
C. Color: System shall consist of standard white (custom factory colors are available if
specified).
D. Fire Rating: Panels shall achieve a Class A(1) fire rating—Flame Spread <25; Smoke
Developed<450.
E. Substrate material shall be manufactured with no added urea formaldehyde (NAUF)
within any components.
F. Suspension System: Ceiling system shall be suspended according to manufacturer’s
suggested method of suspension as per the design details provided in the shop
drawings.
PART 3 — EXECUTION
3.1 Installation
A. Prestanda™ ceiling system shall be handled and installed with care in order to prevent
surface and structure damage.
B. All material must be stored flat and allowed to acclimate to room conditions for 72 hours
prior to installation.
C. The ceiling system shall be suspended according to manufacturer’s suggested method
of suspension as per the design details provided in the plans. Panels suspend from
either:
1. ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS supplied aluminum grid and ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS supplied
torsion springs and saddle grid clips
or
2. contractor supplied and installed HD T-grid using ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS supplied FP5
hangers
or
3. contractor supplied and installed HD T-grid using ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS supplied
torsion springs and saddle grid clips
D. The contractor shall follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions as provided by
ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS, INC.
PART 4 — WARRANTY
4.1 Product Warranty
A. ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS, INC. shall warranty the Prestanda™ ceiling panels against
manufacturer’s defects up to one year. Changes in finish or dimensions due to ultra
violet light, excessive temperature or humidity conditions [see 1.4.A above] and/or abuse
of any kind shall void any warranties from ACOUSTIC DYNAMICS, INC.
B. Install conditions for the area should remain for the proper occupied conditions of
humidity and temperature (humidity min. 25% - max. 55%, temperature not to exceed 86
degrees).
C. The contractor shall warranty all installation and structural connections for one year from
final acceptance of completed work.