SPECIFICATIONS
Volume 1 of 2
Saint John Energy Headquarters
Saint John, New Brunswick
January 2007
Divisions 00-14
Architect:
BERGMARK GUIMOND HAMMARLUND JONES ARCHITECTS
PO Box 20069, 117 York Street, Suite 204, Fredericton, NB E3B 3N6, (506) 459-4296, Fax: (506) 472-6749
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Rolling Shades
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PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 Summary
1.
Work of this Section consists of furnishing all labor, materials,
equipment and services necessary to complete the work indicated:
1. Interior, manually operated and/or motorized sun control and/or
room darkening shades; including all accessories, fittings and
fasteners.
1.2 Related
Sections
1.3 References
1.4 Performance
Requirements
1.5 Design
1.
Section 02920 – Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls
2.
Section 06101 – Rough Carpentry
3.
Section 09110 – Non-Load Bearing Wall Framing
4.
Division 16 – Electrical
1.
American Society for testing Materials (ASTM)
1.
ASTM D 1784-99, Specification for Rigid PVC Poly Vinyl
Compounds (PVC) and Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Compounds
(CPVC)
2.
ASTM G-22-80 Results for ATCC6538 and ATCC13388
indicating minimum 5mm “No Growth Contact Area”
3.
ASTM G-285 results for ATCC9642, ATCC9644, ATCC9348
and ATCC9645 indicating “No Growth”.
1.
Fire: Provide shade fabrics tested in accordance with NRPA 701
vertical burn test and rate “pass”.
2.
Toxicity: Provide shade fabrics tested in accordance with University of
Pittsburg Toxicity Protocol including LC50 analysis and toxicity
characteristics.
1.
Design roller shades to following requirements:
1.
2.
Be designed in a manner that allows wear susceptible parts to be
replaceable by either the user of the manufacturer.
A guarantee of at least five years of available replacement parts
following discontinue of the products manufacture.
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1.5 Design
Requirements
(Cont’d)
1.6 Submittals
Rolling Shades
1.
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3. Be accompanied by instructions for replacing or repairing worn
parts, including inventory numbers for parts and procedures for
ordering replacement parts.
4.
A program that allows for the refurbishing or return of used roller shades.
5.
Be designed in a manner that permits effective disassembly of
components in order to permit recycling of materials for which recycling
markets exist.
6.
Include stamps on all major plastic components indicating
composition code to facilitate recycling efforts.
1.
Submit manufacturer’s product data sheets, performance data and
installation instructions for each item required.
2.
Product Literature: Manufacturer’s product data sheets, specifications,
performance data, physical properties and installation instructions for each item
required.
1.
Provide additional information for fabric; including size limitations, fire resistance
information and toxicity information.
2.
Identify available shadecloth colors, densities and weaves.
3.
Include manufacturer’s proposed warranty; defining all terms, conditions
and time periods for warranty coverage.
3.
Shop Drawings: Dimensioned ¼” scale drawings including actual
measurements taken at the project where practical. Include complete fabrication
details and erection drawings.
4.
Selection Samples: 3 by 5 inch shadecloth sample swatches indicating full range of
colors, densities and weaves available for initial selection.
5.
Wiring Diagrams and Schematics for Electrically Operated Units: Submit detailed
wiring diagrams and schematics of the entire system; each component of the system with
a detailed list of components, wiring schematics and operational characteristics for every
level of operation.
6.
Certificate of Compliance: Manufacturer shall submit notarized certificate of
compliance indicating compliance with requirements of specifications; including
statement that specified warranty will be provided without restriction.
Manufacture shall certify that materials proposed for use comply with applicable
building code and environmental regulations.
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1.7 Shop Drawings
Rolling Shades
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1. Submit shop drawings in accordance with Section 01330 – Submittal
Procedures.
2. Indicate dimensions in relation to window jambs, operator details, head and
sill anchorage details, hardware and accessories details.
3. Head, sill and jamb details as necessary to coordinate work with surrounding
conditions an construction.
4. Interior elevations indicating shade layout, seam/batten locations and coordination
with surrounding conditions.
5. Shade schedule coordinating room number window type, open sizes, quantities and
key to details.
1.8 Manufacturer’s
Instructions
1. Manufacturer’s standard installation instructions.
1.9 Quality
Assurance
1. Qualifications:
2.
1.
Manufacturer: 20 years minimum experience manufacturing products
comparable to those specified in this section.
2.
Installer: 5 years minimum experience installing products comparable to
those specified in this section.
Field Samples: Install large size sample of selected fabric for final verification
of color, weave and density, in opening as directed by Consultant.
3. Do not fabricate shades without obtaining field dimensions for each opening.
Coordinate construction of surrounding conditions to allow for timely field dimension
verification.
1.10 Delivery,
Storage &
Handling
1. Storage and Protection:
1. Do not deliver items to the project until all concrete, masonry, plaster, painting
and other wet work has been completed and is dry.
2. Deliver shades to project in labeled protective packaging. Uniquely labeled
to identify each shade for each opening. Schedule delivery to prevent delays
to completion of work but to minimize on site storage time.
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1.10 Delivery, 1.
Storage &
Handling
1.11 Warranty
1.12 Samples
Rolling Shades
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3. Store materials in a dry secure place. Protect from weather, surface contaminants,
corrosion, construction traffic and all other potential damage.
1.
Manual Operating Components: Provide manufacturer’s warranty under provisions of
Division 1 – General Requirements. Warranty period to be 10 years from Date of
Substantial Completion and contain provisions that installation is to remain operational
without fault for the warranty period and include all operating parts, including shade
cloth, except for the bead chain which is not covered by the warranty and is deemed to
be a maintenance/service item.
2.
Installation: Provide Contractor’s warranty under provisions of Division 1 – General
Requirements that installation shall be free from defects for a period of not less than 1
year.
3.
In the event of a warranted product failure, the Shade Contractor will, at no cost to
owner, facilitate acquisition and delivery of all necessary components to the owner.
4.
Motor and Electrical Components: Provide warranty under provisions of Division 1 –
General Requirements. Warranty period shall be 2 years from Date of Substantial
Completion. Warranty shall contain provisions that installation shall remain operational,
without fault, for the warranty period; including coverage of motor, electrical controls
and override circuits.
5.
Shadecloth: Provide warranty under provisions of Division 1 – General Requirements.
Warranty shall be for a minimum period of 10 years from Date of Substantial
Completion. Warranty shall contain provisions that the shadecloth will not deteriorate,
sag or warp and will not be unfit for the use intended for the warranty period.
1.
Submit samples in accordance with Section 01330 – Submittal Procedures
2.
Submit on representative working sample of each type shade.
3.
Submit duplicate samples of manufacturer’s standard colors for selection by Consultant.
4.
After approval, warranty shade samples will be returned for incorporation into the Work.
5.
Submit 75 mm x 125 mm fabric samples of manufacturer’s full range of colors and
fabrics.
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PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 Components 1.
Standard of acceptance: MechoShade as manufactured by MechoShade Inc.
2.
Shadebands: Construction of shadeband includes the fabric, the hembar and hempocket,
and the attachment of the shadeband to the roller tube.
3.
Single Fabric Shadecloth: Provide Thermoveil fabric group my MechoShade; a single
thickness, non-raveling 0.030 inch thick vinyl fabric, woven from 0.18 inch diameter,
extruded vinyl yarn/ comprised of 21% polyester and 79% reinforced vinyl. Provide
colour, density and weave as selected by architect from manufacturer’s available range.
1.
Sunscreen Shadecloth: Visually Transparent Single Fabric: will be manufactured in
compliance with the Macdonough Braungart Design Chemistry’s (MBDC) “Cradle
to Cradle” protocol for sustainability. All materials will be “Yellow” or “Green”
rated and will have little or no hazardous impact on Human health or Ecological
health. Fabric will be woven in single thickness non-raveling 0.030-inch thick
Earthtex yarn in colors selected from manufacturer’s available range.
1.
Environmentally-Certified Shadecloth: MechoShade Systems, Inc. EcoVeil
group, 1350 Series, fabricated from TPO for both core yarn and jacket,
single thickness, non-raveling 0.030 inch (0.072 mm) thick fabric.
1. Weave: 5% open 2x2 basket weave.
2. Colour: Selected from manufacturer’s full range of colors.
2.
Room Darkening (PVC Free) Shadecloth with opaque acrylic backing:
MechoShade Systems, Inc. “Equinox 0100 series”, 0.008 inches thick (0.19
mm) blackout material and weighing .94 lbs per square yard, comprising of
53% fiberglass, 45% acrylic, 2% poly finish.
1. Color: Selected from manufacturer’s full range of colors.
3.
Hembars and hempockets:
1. Fabric hempocket with RF-welded seams (including welded ends) and
concealed hemweights. Hemweights must be of appropriate size and
weight for shadeband and must be continuous inside a sealed hempocket
Match hempocket construction for all shades in same rooms.
4.
Manually Operated Hardware and Shade Brackets:
1. Type: Manual, pre-engineered, smooth operating chain and sprocket driven roller
shade system which incorporates a clutch permitting
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Rolling Shades
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(Cont’d)
1. Type: (Cont’d)
Shade operation to be set in static mode. In static mode, shade shall stop in
any position. Upper and lower limits shall prevent over-winding and
unrolling.
2.
Drive Bracket/Brake Assembly
1. Drive Bracket shall be fully integrated with all accessories and brackets,
including but not limited to SnapLoc Fascia, Black Out Channels, center
supports and connectors for multiband shade operation etc.
2. Bracket shall use the standard 1/8” (3.175mm) steel plate for mounting
and support of the assembly. The drive sprocket and brake assembly
shall rotate and be supported on a welded 3/8” steel pin (9.525mm).
3. The brake means shall be an over running clutch design which shall
disengage to 90% during the raising and lowering of a shade. The brake
shall with stand a pull force of 50 lbs. (22kg) in the stopped position.
4. The braking (patent pending) means shall be applied to a oil
impregnated hub on to which the brake system is mounted. The oil
impregnated hub design includes an articulated brake assembly which
assures smooth, non-jerky operation in raising and lowering the shades.
The brake assembly is warranted to be fit for the use intended for 10
years.
5. The entire assembly shall be fully mounted on the steel support bracket,
and fully independent of the shade tube assembly, which may be
removed and reinstalled without affecting the roller shade limit
adjustments.
6. Wall or ceiling mounted as indicated.
7.
Raise shade by means of stainless steel bead chain (not coated steel)
which shall run through and engage clutch assembly in drive-end
bracket. Chain shall have a breaking strength of not less than 100 lbs.
3. Shade mounting system: Shade to be mounted to extruded aluminum roller tube.
Roller tube to be minimum 1-1/2” diameter extruded aluminum, 6063-T5 alloy and
minimum wall thickness of 0.65”, with asymmetrical shaped channels running along
two sides; which matching lockable vinyl spline at top of shadecloth snaps into.
Shade with lockable spline at top shall be removable and replaceable without
disassembling hardware.
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Rolling Shades
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4. Roller tube shall geometrically fit onto drive-end bracket. Roller tube shall
fit into idle-end bracket by means of a plug and pin assembly.
5. Provide for regular and offset drive capacity (chain fall at front or rear of
bracket) on all shade drive end brackets.
6. Provide shade hardware system that allows for removal of shade roller tube
from brackets without removing hardware from opening.
7. Provide shade hardware system that allows for removable regular and/or
reverse roll fascia(s) to be mounted continuously across two or more shades
without requiring exposed fasteners.
8. Provide shade hardware system that allows for operation of multiple
shadebands by a single chain (multi-banded shades) operator subject to
manufacturer’s design criteria.
9. Provide shade hardware system that allows multi-banded manually operated
shades to be capable of smooth operation when offset a maximum of 6° on
each side of the plane perpendicular to the radial line of the curve (12° total
offset).
10. Provide positive mechanical engagement of drive mechanism to shade roller
tube. Do not rely on friction fit connections for drive mechanism to shade
roller tube.
11. Provide shade hardware constructed of minimum 3 mm thick cadmium
plated steel or heavier as required to support 150% of the full weight of
each shade.
12. Use only Delrin engineered plastics by DuPont for all plastic component of
shade hardware. Styrene based plastics are not acceptable.
13. Dual Roll Shade Brackets: Use where providing blackout shades. Both
rollers shall be regular roll. Shade shall have dual rollers on a single
bracket. Rollers shall stack vertically and be concealed behind a single
fascia.
5.
Shade roller and shadecloth attachment:
1.
Use extruded aluminum shade roller tube of diameter and wall thickness
required to support shade fabric without deflection. Roller tubes less than
38 mm in diameter are not acceptable.
2.
Provide for positive mechanical engagement with drive/brake mechanism.
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2.1 Components
(Cont’d)
Rolling Shades
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(Cont’d)
3. Provide for positive mechanical attachment of shadeband without requiring
use of adhesives, adhesive tape, staples or rivets. Two sided pressure
sensitive adhesive tape is not acceptable.
4. Attach shadebands to tube such that removal and replacement of a
shadeband can be accomplished without removing either the tube from the
brackets or without removing shade brackets. Shadebands must be
replaceable.
2.2 Accessories
6.
Drive Chain: #10 Qualified stainless steel chain rated to 90 pound minimum
breaking strength.
7.
Blind head, fascia and roller to be mounted within curtain wall mullion without
extending past face of mullion.
8.
Provide manufacturer’s standard channels around windows, requiring black-out
shades to provide 100% light tightness when black-out shades are closed.
1.
Regular Roll Fascia
1.
Continuous removable extruded aluminum fascia (Consultant to select color
from manufacturer’s standards) that attaches to shade mounting brackets
without the use of adhesives, magnetic strips or exposed fasteners.
2.
Fascia shall be able to be installed across two or more shadebands in one
piece.
3.
Fully conceal brackets, shade roller and fabric on the tube.
4.
Chain drive shall fall behind the bottom return edge of the fascia without
requiring notching of the fascia.
5.
Provide extruded aluminum pocket with exposed tile support and removable
closure with baked enamel finish where indicated on drawings.
Accessibility by removing closure. No exposed screws or mounting means.
Pocket shall be sized for specific project conditions.
6.
Provide SnapLoc extruded aluminum fascia in conditions where shades are
mounted outside of pocket. Fascia shall continuously fit on side and center
brackets with no visible means of support or notching.
7.
Provide extruded aluminum Blackout Channels with brush filler where
blackout blinds indicated on accessories schedule.
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2.2 Accessories
(Cont’d)
2.3 Electroshades
With IQ/MLC
Rolling Shades
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1.
(Cont’d )
8. Concealed Hembar: Provide concealed hembar. Hembar shall be heat
sealed on top and sides with straight seams so that hembar is fully enclosed
on all sides. Sewn hems will not be acceptable.
2.
Dual Roll Fascia (for blackout blinds – refer to Accessories schedule for
locations):
1. Continuous removable extruded aluminum fascia (Consultant to select color
from manufacturer’s standards) that attaches to shade mounting brackets
without the use of adhesives, magnetic strips or exposed fasteners.
1.
2.
Fascia shall be able to be installed across two or more shadebands in one
piece.
3.
Fully conceal brackets, shade roller and fabric on the tube.
4.
Chain drive shall fall behind the bottom return edge of the fascia without
requiring notching of the fascia.
Motorized “Electroshades” shall be controlled by IQ/MLC units. Shades of
different weights and sizes shall be capable of accurate mid window alignment
at any of 3 intermediate window positions as well as full up and full down.
Where possible, slave shadebands to minimize number of motors required.
1.
2.
The motor shall be tubular asynchronous and concealed inside an extruded
aluminum tube with asymmetrical channels to which the shade and the
mounting spline are affixed. All motors shall be wired per manufacturer’s
published electrical details to IQ/MLC units which in turn will be wired to
local and master switches.
IQ/MLC Intelligent Motor Controller: IQ/MLC microprocessor units shall be
installed in readily accessible locations so that they can be programmed to fit
building use at any time. Motorized shades shall have the capacity of aligning
at the following positions: full up, full down, standard intermediate stop
positions at 25%, 50%, 75% of window height; or any 3 custom user defined
positions.
1. Switches: Provide local and master switches where indicated on drawings.
Each local switch shall control up to 4 motors. Master switches shall control
all shades assigned to them and may override local switches. System may
have up to four local switches per IQ/MLC unit controlling any combination
of up to four motors IQ/MLC unit. Provide IQ 3-button or 6-button
architectural switches. Switch color to be selected by Architect from
manufacturer’s standard colors. “Rocker” switches shall not be accepted.
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2.3 Electroshades
With IQ/MLC
(Cont’d)
3. Electronic operation required for blinds in Boardroom 216 only.
2.4 Mounting
1.
Wall Mounted: Provide heavy duty stainless steel angle mounted on wall above
window opening to which drive end bracket and idle end bracket can be
mounted.
2.
Pocket Mounted: Provide extruded aluminum pocket with removable extruded
aluminum closure strip in size recommended by manufacturer for the project
condition.
3.
Window Mounted: Mount Electroshades of MechoShades within window
mullion. Provide extruded aluminum SnapLoc fascia to conceal operating
components.
4.
Provide manufacturer’s double bracket in size and type recommended where
drawings indicate a double shade condition – one sunscreen shade and one room
darkening shade per opening.
1.
Fabricate units to completely fill existing openings from head to sill and to jamb,
unless specifically indicated otherwise. Comply with manufacturer’s edge
clearance standards and recommendations.
2.
Fabricate shadecloth to hang flat without buckling or distortion. Fabricate with
heat-sealed trimmed edges to hang straight without curling or raveling.
Fabricate unguided shadecloth to roll true and straight without shifting sideways
more than 3.5 mm in either direction per 2440 mm of shade height due to warp
distortion or weave design.
3.
Provide battens in non-railroaded shades as required by Manufacturer to assure
proper tracking and uniform rolling of the shadebands.
4.
For railroaded shadebands, provide seams or battens in railroaded multi-width
shadebands as required by Manufacturer to meet Width-Height ratios and size
requirements. Unless specified elsewhere, manufacturer’s standard seam/batten
placements are acceptable to Design Professional. If custom placement of
seams/battens is required, coordinate these locations with design requirements.
5.
Provide batten pockets utilizing self-coloured fabric front and back, RF welded
into the shadecloth. Provide a self-coloured opaque liner front and back to eliminate
any see through of the batten pocket that shall not exceed 37mm high and be totally
opaque. A see-through moiré effect which occurs with multiple layers of transparent
fabrics are not acceptable. Reinforce batten pockets using coil coated, roll formed
spring steel to insure flatness of shadebands in accordance with manufacturer’s
2.5 Fabrication
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2.5 Fabrication
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Rolling Shades
5.
(Cont’d)
standards. Design formed profile of batten stiffeners to be compatible with
diameter of shade roller tube.
6.
Prior to fabrication, verify actual opening dimensions by accurate site
measurements. Adjust shade sizes for proper fit at each window.
7.
Cut shadecloth to suit window size by means of edge sealing hot knife system.
Top of shadecloth to be attached to SnapLoc spline. Bottom of shadecloth to
include smooth, concealed hembar, heatsealed on all four sides.
8.
2.6 Finishes
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Furnish shadecloth in lengths not less than 12 inches longer than actual window
dimensions to permit shade to be operated full length without tearing from roller.
1.
Aluminum components: Consultant shall select from manufacturer’s standard
or anodized finish in selected colors.
1.
Carry out performance verification in accordance with manufacturer’s start-up
and verification procedures.
PART # - EXECUTION
3.1 Commissioning
1.
Submit copy of performance verification (PV) form and procedures with
shop drawing submissions.
3.2 Examination
1.
Examine substrate and conditions for installation. Do not commence installation
until conditions are satisfactory. Commencement of installation indicates
acceptance of site conditions by Contractor. Notify the Design Professional
upon inspection when the project conditions are unacceptable for shade
installation. “Commencement of Work: means acceptance of substrate and
project conditions.
3.3 Installation
1.
Install units to comply with the Manufacturer’s instructions for the type
mounting and operation required. Provide units plumb, true, and securely
anchored in place with recommended hardware and accessories to provide
smooth operation without binding.
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3.3 Installation
(Cont’d)
Rolling Shades
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Install units within the following tolerances:
1. Maximum variation of gap at window opening perimeter: 6mm per
2440 mm 8 feet (+/- 3mm) of shade height.
2.
Maximum offset from level: 1 mm per 1520 mm of shade width.
3.4 Adjusting
1.
Adjust drive/brake mechanism of units for smooth operation. Adjust shade and
shadecloth to hang flat without buckling or distortion. Replace any units or
components which do not hang properly or operate smoothly.
3.5 Cleaning
1.
Touch up damaged finishes and repair minor damage in order to eliminate
evidence of repair. Remove and replace work that cannot be satisfactorily
repaired.
3.
Clean exposed surfaces, including metal and shadecloth, using non-abrasive
materials and methods recommended by the shadecloth . Manufacturer.
Remove and replace work which cannot be satisfactorily cleaned.
3.6 Demonstration
1.
Demonstrate operation method and instruct Owner’s personnel in the proper
operation and maintenance of the window shade systems.
3.7 Schedule
1.
Refer to Accessories schedule for locations/configurations of rolling shades and
blackout blinds.