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SECTION 10 22 26.33 – ACCORDION FOLDING PARTITIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this
Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them.
1.02
REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified
by a specific edition date.
B. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be
applicable to this Project.
C. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with all applicable requirements and
standards.
1.03
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Single Source Responsibility: Obtain accordion folding partitions and mounting hardware
from one source from a single manufacturer.
B. Testing Laboratory Qualifications: To qualify for acceptance, an independent testing
laboratory must demonstrate to Architect's satisfaction, based on evaluation of laboratory
submitted criteria conforming to ASTM E 699, that it has the experience and capability to
conduct satisfactorily the testing indicated.
1.04
SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
1. Product data on physical characteristics, durability, resistance to fading, and flame
resistance characteristics for each type of accordion folding partition and accessory
specified.
2. Product certificates signed by manufacturers of accordion folding partitions certifying that
their products comply with specified requirements.
[RETAIN BELOW IF PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS RETAINED UNDER "QUALITY
ASSURANCE" ARTICLE.]
[ARCHITECT/ENGINEER MUST DELETE EVERYTHING IN BLUE AND IN BRACKETS BEFORE PUBLISHING.]
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3. Acoustical Certification: Submit independent testing agency's certificate stating that
product and materials furnished comply with specified requirements. Include certified
laboratory testing data indicating that materials and assembly meet specified test
requirements and square foot weight.
[EDIT BELOW IF ELECTRICAL OPERATORS ARE NOT SPECIFIED.]
4. Operation and maintenance data for electric operating devices for inclusion in Operating
and Maintenance Manual specified in Division 01 and Division 26.
B. Samples:
1. Samples for initial selection purposes in form of manufacturer's standard color charts
showing full range of colors, textures, and patterns available for each type of material
exposed to view.
[DELETE ABOVE IF FINISHES PRESELECTED AND SPECIFIED OR SCHEDULED. RETAIN BELOW WITH OR
WITHOUT ABOVE.]
2. Samples for verification purposes of each type of material exposed to view. Include
samples of each facing material selected.
[CLARIFY SPECIAL CONDITIONS THAT DEVIATE FROM STANDARD INSTALLATION. REQUEST
INSTALLATION DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS IN LIEU OF MAKING A GENERAL STATEMENT
REGARDING SPECIAL INSTALLATION DETAILS.]
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Shop Drawings showing location and extent of accordion folding partitions. Include plans,
elevations, large scale details of anchorages, and accessory items. Indicate unit
conditions at openings, typical and special details, and location and installation
requirements for hardware and operators. Indicate direction of travel and static and
dynamic loading on the building structure.
2. Template drawings prepared by manufacturer showing location of items supported or
anchored by permanent construction.
[DELETE WIRING DIAGRAMS IF ELECTRIC OPERATORS ARE NOT SPECIFIED.]
3. Wiring diagrams that detail power and control wiring. Differentiate between manufacturer
installed and field installed wiring.
D. Record Documents:
1. Record approved product data, samples, and shop drawings.
1.05
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials to Project Site in original factory wrappings and containers, clearly labeled
with identification of manufacturer, brand name, quality or grade, fire performance
characteristics, and lot number.
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B. Store only on edge, blocked off ground to prevent sagging and warping, in original
undamaged packages and containers, inside well ventilated area protected from weather,
moisture, soiling, extreme temperatures, and humidity.
C. Comply with instructions and recommendations of manufacturer for special delivery, storage,
and handling requirements.
1.06
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
[UL 723 AND NFPA 255 ARE ESSENTIALLY THE SAME AS ASTM E 84 AND MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR IT IF
REQUIRED BY AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.]
A. Fire Performance Characteristics: Provide accordion folding partitions with surface burning
characteristics indicated below, as determined by testing assembled materials composed of
surface coverings, backings, and other construction identical to those required in this section,
per ASTM E 84, by a testing organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
[GENERALLY RETAIN BELOW. RATINGS ARE BROAD ENOUGH TO APPLY TO PRODUCTS INCLUDED AS
EXAMPLES IN TEXT. APPLIES TO BOTH NON RATED AND FIRE RATED UNITS.]
1. Flame Spread: 25 or less
[BELOW BASED ON CURRENT NFPA CODE UPPER LIMIT FOR FINISH MATERIALS.]
2. Smoke Developed: 450 or less
B. Acoustical Performance: Provide accordion folding partitions tested by independent testing
laboratory acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for the following acoustic properties,
according to the test method indicated:
1. Sound Transmission Requirements: Accordion folding partition assembly tested in a full
scale opening (14 feet by 9 feet) for laboratory sound transmission loss performance in
accordance with ASTM E 90, determined by ASTM E 413 and rated for a STC plus or
minus 1 as indicated:
[SELECT FROM BELOW OR MODIFY TO SUIT PROJECT.]
a. Sound Transmission Class (STC): 38
b. Sound Transmission Class (STC): 39
c.
Sound Transmission Class (STC): 40
d. Sound Transmission Class (STC): 44
[RETAIN BELOW ONLY IF NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT (NRC) RATING REQUIRED.]
2. Noise Reduction Requirements: Folding panel partition assembly tested by a qualified
independent laboratory for compliance with ASTM C 423 and rated for a NRC as
indicated:
[RETAIN BELOW OR MODIFY.]
a. Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC): 0.50
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
GENERAL
A. All materials shall meet or exceed all applicable referenced standards, federal, state and local
requirements, and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
2.02
MANUFACTURERS
A. To establish standards of manufacture, operation, performance, and appearance, drawings
and specifications are based on products of Modernfold Inc. "Soundmaster 12 Series".
B. Subject to compliance with requirements, products of the following manufacturers will also be
acceptable:
1. Foldoor/Holcomb & Hoke Mfg. Co.
2. Hufcor, Inc. (Hough Mfg. Corp.)
3. Panelfold, Inc.
4. Won Door Corp.
2.03
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
A. Carriers: Four wheels at lead post and two wheels at intermediate spacing as required for
size and weight of partition for ease of operation.
B. Suspension Tracks: Heavy duty steel or aluminum, with overhead supports of adjustable
steel hanger rods; heavy duty, ball bearing, trolley system supports specifically designed for
use with size and type accordion folding partition assembly indicated. Track deflection
independent of structural support system no more than 1/360th of opening width.
1. Track Type: Curved track.
2. Track Type: 3' 6" radius track.
3. Track Type: 5' 0" radius track.
4. Track Type: S curve track.
[RETAIN APPLICABLE TRACK TYPE ABOVE AND TRACK OPTIONS BELOW; ADD OTHERS AS NEEDED]
5. Track Option: Prefinished ceiling contact guard or channel to protect finished ceiling
surface from damage by moving door.
6. Track Switching Type: Glide switch.
7. Track Switching Type: Pivot switch.
8. Track Switching Type: Crossover switch.
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POSTS AND SEALS
A. Lead posts and jamb posts formed to provide rigidity for partition and light seal at adjacent
construction.
[EDIT TYPES BELOW AS APPLICABLE]
1. Post Type: Floating or attached multiple meeting post with 2, 3, or 4 way meeting
arrangements.
2. Post Type: Intermediate post, one side.
3. Post Type: Intermediate post, both sides.
B. Seals: Perimeter sweep strips for each side, top, and bottom, providing continuous contact
with head and sill surfaces for positive light and sound seal. Include manufacturer's standard
male and female sound and light seal at lead post and jamb.
2.05
FINISH SURFACE
[EDIT FINISHES AND MATERIALS BELOW AS APPROPRIATE. MDACC TYPICALLY USES ONLY VINYL
FABRIC FINISH]
A. Finish Face: Manufacturer's standard primed steel.
[LIST APPROPRIATE FACING MATERIALS BELOW. BACKINGS VARY WITH MANUFACTURER.]
B. Finish Surface: Manufacturer's standard mildew resistant vinyl fabric complying with FS CCC
W 408A for Type 1 material and Class A fire rating.
[LIST PATTERN NAME, NUMBER, AND COLOR AND DELETE BELOW WHERE APPROPRIATE.]
C. Materials: Colors and patterns as selected by Architect from manufacturer's standards.
[DELETE BELOW IF NO CUSTOM COLOR OR IMPRINT IS SPECIFIED.]
D. Materials: Colors and patterns as specified by Architect for custom ground, color, and pattern
imprint and frame materials.
E. Finish Surface: High pressure decorative laminate GP 50 complying with NEMA LD 3.
[REVISE TO SUIT OWNER FURNISHED MATERIAL. MODIFY TO INCLUDE MFR'S PATTERN NAME AND
NUMBER, WIDTH, AND FREQUENCY OF PATTERN REPEAT IF APPLICABLE.]
F. Finish Surface: Owner furnished material.
2.06
ELECTRICAL OPERATORS
[RETAIN THIS ARTICLE IF PARTITION IS ELECTRICALLY OPERATED.]
A. Operators: Factory assembled electric operation system, electric motor, speed reducer, chain
drive, controls, and other accessories required for operation. Include wiring from motor
control to motor.
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1. Motors: High starting torque, reversible, constant duty, NEMA Class A insulated electric
motor with thermal overload protection. Manufacturer's standard motor size and voltage
for specified accordion folding partition size and type indicated.
[COORDINATE APPROPRIATE POWER SUPPLY WITH MANUFACTURER. INDICATE BELOW OR ON
DRAWINGS FOR COORDINATION WITH ELECTRICAL ENGINEER.]
[LONG TERM DURABILITY OF 3 PHASE HIGHER VOLTAGE MOTORS IS GENERALLY BETTER AND MORE
ENERGY EFFICIENT (INITIAL COST ONLY SLIGHTLY HIGHER).]
a. 220/440 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz
b. 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz
c.
110 volts, single phase, 60 Hertz
2. Remote Control Switches: Two key operated, constant pressure control stations located
remote from each other on opposite sides and opposite ends of partition run. Wire in
series necessitating simultaneous activation of both key stations to operate partition.
Factory assembled electric operation system including control box, key switch, motor
drive unit, and accessories required for operation. Include wiring from motor control to
motor and 2 keys per station.
3. Limit Switches: At both extremes of travel preventing overtravel.
4. Emergency Release Mechanism: To disengage electric motor drive system permitting
manual operation in event of power or mechanical failure.
2.07
HARDWARE
A. Hardware: Manufacturer's standard heavy duty manually operated pulls and latches.
[SELECT FROM TWO CHOICES BELOW.]
1. Latches: Operable from both sides of closed partitions.
2. Latches: Operable from one side as indicated with coin slot release on opposite side.
[DELETE BELOW IF KEY LOCKING IS NOT REQUIRED.]
3. Locks: Manufacturer's standard keyed cylinder operable from both sides.
4. Locks: Prepare for master keyed cylinder provided by Owner.
5. Pendant Pulls: Near top of lead in addition to standard pull handle/latch for units over 10
feet high, 20 feet wide, or both.
[RETAIN BELOW TO ANCHOR UNIT IN PARTIALLY OPEN PARTITION OR TO SECURE INTERSECTION WITH
OPERABLE PARTITIONS.]
6. Foot bolts: On lead post where indicated. Secure to post to avoid interference.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
PREPARATION
A. Examine flooring for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other
conditions affecting performance of accordion folding partitions. Do not proceed with
installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.02
INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall meet or exceed all applicable federal, state and local requirements,
referenced standards and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
B. All installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published recommendations.
C. Install accordion folding partitions and accessories in compliance with ASTM E 557 after other
finishing, including painting, has been completed.
D. Install folding partitions in conformance with drawings and approved shop drawings and in
strict compliance with manufacturer's written installation instructions.
E. Match accordion folding partitions for color and pattern by installing partitions from cartons in
same sequence as manufactured and packaged, if so numbered. Broken, cracked, chipped,
or deformed partitions are not acceptable.
F. Repair or replace accordion folding partitions within areas where test results indicate partitions
do not comply with requirements and retest partitions.
3.03
ADJUSTING
A. Lubricate bearings and sliding parts; adjust to ensure smooth, easy operation.
3.04
CLEANING
A. Clean all accordion folding partition surfaces and clean adjacent surfaces. Avoid use of
abrasive cleaners or solutions containing corrosive solvents. Use cleaning materials
recommended by manufacturer.
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