Operable Partitions 10 22 26

OPERABLE PARTITIONS 10 22 26

Modernfold, Inc.

Modernfold, Inc.

A DORMA Group Company

215 West New Road

Greenfield, IN 46140

Phone: (800) 869-9685

Phone: (317) 468-6700

Fax: (317) 468-6760

E-mail:

www.modernfold.com

This MANU-SPEC® utilizes the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Project Resource Manual (PRM), including MasterFormat™, SectionFormat™ and PageFormat™. A MANU-SPEC is a manufacturer-specific proprietary product specification using the proprietary method of specifying applicable to project specifications and master guide specifications. Optional text is indicated by brackets [ ]; delete optional text in final copy of specification. Specifier Notes typically precede specification text; delete notes in final copy of specification. Trade/brand names with appropriate symbols typically are used in Specifier Notes; symbols are not used in specification text. Metric conversion, where used, is soft metric conversion.

This MANU-SPEC specifies electrically operated, continuously hinged partitions as manufactured by Modernfold, Inc. Revise MANU-SPEC section number and title below to suit project requirements, specification practices and section content. Refer to CSI MasterFormat for other section numbers and titles.

SECTION 10 22 26

OPERABLE PARTITIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01  SUMMARY

A.  Section Includes: This Section specifies electrically operated, continuously hinged partitions.

Specifier Note: Revise paragraph below to suit project requirements. Add section numbers and titles per CSI MasterFormat and specifier’s practice.

1.02  RELATED SECTIONS

Specifier Note: Include in this Article only those sections that directly affect the work of this section. Do not include Division 00 or Division 01 sections since it is assumed that all technical sections are related to all project Division 00 and Division 01 sections.

A.  Section [______] – [______].

1.03  REFERENCES

A.  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

B.  ASTM International (ASTM):

1.  ASTM E90 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.

2.  ASTM E557 Standard Guide for the Installation of Operable Partitions.

Specifier Note: Article below includes submittal of relevant data to be furnished by Contractor before, during or after construction. Coordinate this article with Architect’s and Contractor’s duties and responsibilities in Contract Conditions and Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.

1.04  ACTION SUBMITTALS

A.  General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Contract Conditions and Section [01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures] [______].

B.  Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data, including manufacturer’s SPEC-DATA® product sheet, for specified products, installation instructions and following information as requested:

1.  Product name.

2.  Material descriptions.

3.  Construction details.

4.  Finishes.

5.  Installation details.

6.  Operating instructions.

7.  Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

C.  Shop Drawings:

1.  Submit dimensioned drawings showing location and extent of operable partitions. Include the following information:

a.  Plans, elevations, sections, details, attachments to other construction and accessories.

b.  Dimensions, weights, conditions at openings and storage areas.

c.  Required installation, storage and operating clearances.

d.  Location and installation requirements for hardware and track, including floor tolerances required and direction of travel.

e.  Blocking provided by others.

D.  Setting Drawings: Show embedded items and cutouts required in other work, including support beam punching template.

E.  Samples: Submit color samples that demonstrate the full range of finishes available. Include verification samples in the same thickness and material specified.

1.05  INFORMATION SUBMITTALS

A.  Quality Assurance:

1.  Test Reports: Certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties.

2.  Certificates: Product certificates signed by the manufacturer certifying that materials comply with specified performance characteristics, criteria and physical requirements.

3.  Manufacturer’s Instructions: Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Specifier Note: Coordinate paragraph below with Part 3 Field Quality Control Article. Retain or delete as applicable.

B.  Manufacturer’s Field Reports: Manufacturer’s field reports specified.

Specifier Note: Include the following for projects obtaining LEED® certification.

C.  Sustainable Design Submittals:

1.  Certificate of verification of recycled content.

1.06  CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A.  Warranty: Warranty documents specified.

B.  Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit operation and maintenance data for products in accordance with Section [01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals] [______].

1.  Manufacturer’s instructions covering maintenance requirements.

2.  Parts catalog giving a complete list of repair and replacement parts with cuts and identifying numbers.

1.07  QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.  Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced in performing work of this section who has specialized in installation of work similar to that required for this project. Provide written certification by operable partition manufacturer.

1.  Manufacturer Qualifications:

a.  Manufacturer with sufficient capacity to produce and deliver required materials without causing delay in work.

b.  Manufacturer capable of providing field service representation during installation.

Specifier Note: Paragraph below should list obligations for compliance with specific code requirements particular to this section. General statements to comply with a particular code are typically addressed in Contract Conditions and Section 01 41 00 - Regulatory Requirements. Repetitive statements should be avoided.

B.  Regulatory Requirements:

1.  In accordance with Section [01 41 00 - Regulatory Requirements] [______].

2.  In accordance with ICBO, federal, state, local and municipal code requirements.

C.  Preinstallation Meetings: Conduct preinstallation meeting to verify project requirements, manufacturer’s installation instructions and manufacturer’s warranty requirements. Comply with Section [01 31 19 - Project Meetings] [______].

1.08  DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A.  General: Comply with [01 61 00 - Common Product Requirements] [______].

B.  Ordering:

1.  Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays.

C.  Delivery, Storage and Protection:

1.  Deliver, store and handle in accordance with Section [01 61 00 - Common Product Requirements] [______].

2.  Protect panels during delivery, storage and handling to comply with manufacturer’s direction and as required to prevent damage.

3.  Store materials in clean, dry, temperature-controlled environment.

4.  Mark packages and panels using same numbering system used on Shop Drawings.

D.  Waste Management and Disposal:

Specifier Note: The disposal of packaging waste into landfill site demonstrates an inefficient use of natural resources and consumes valuable landfill space. Specifying appropriate packaging, construction waste management and disposal procedures may contribute points required for LEED construction project certification.

1.  Separate waste materials for [reuse] [and] [recycling] [______] in accordance with Section [01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal] [______].

2.  Remove packaging materials from site and dispose of at appropriate recycling facilities.

3.  Collect and separate for disposal [paper] [plastic] [polystyrene] [corrugated cardboard] [______] packaging material [in appropriate onsite bins] [______] for recycling.

Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with Contract Conditions and with Section 01 78 36 - Warranties.

1.09  WARRANTY

A.  Project Warranty: Refer to Contract Conditions and Section [01 78 36 - Warranties] [______] for project warranty provisions.

B.  Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to, and does not limit, other rights Owner may have under Contract Documents.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01  MANUFACTURERS

A.  Ensure manufacturer has minimum [5] [______] years experience in manufacturing.

Specifier Note: Retain article below for proprietary method specification. Add product attributes, performance characteristics, material standards and descriptions as applicable. Use of such phrases as “or equal,” “or approved equal” or similar phrases may cause ambiguity in specifications. Such phrases require verification (procedural, legal and regulatory) and assignment of responsibility for determining “or equal” products.

B.  Manufacturer: Modernfold, Inc., A DORMA Group Company.

1.  Contact: 215 West New Road, Greenfield, IN 46140; Telephone: (800) 869-9685, (317) 468-6700; Fax: (317) 468-6760; E-mail: ; website: www.modernfold.com.

2.02  PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Specifier Note: Review performance requirements with Modernfold, Inc.’s SPEC-DATA® information and insert values to suit product and project requirements.

A.  STC Rating: To ASTM E90.

B.  Opening Preparation: To ASTM E557.

2.03  OPERABLE PARTITIONS

A.  Panel Operation:

1.  Control Stations: Two (2) control stations wired in series located on opposite sides of partition.

2.  Drive Unit Motor Equipped With:

a.  Outboard limit switches to prevent overextension.

b.  Positive chain drive attached to lead panel to pull partition across opening.

Specifier Note: Modernfold Inc’s electric motors are available with the following characteristics: (115 volt, 1 phase) (208/230 volt, 1 phase) (208/230 volt, 3 phase) (460 volt, 3 phase).

3.  Electric Motor:

a.  [______] volt, [______] phase.

b.  Panel Construction:

4.  Nominal Thickness: 3 inches (76 mm).

5.  Nominal Width: 48 inches (1220 mm).

6.  Horizontal and Vertical Framing Members: Minimum 18 gage (1.27 mm thick) formed steel with overlapped and welded corners for rigidity.

7.  Top Channel: Reinforced to support suspension system components.

8.  Frame: Formed steel vertical panel edges with concealed panel skin edge protection.

B.  Panel Skin:

Specifier Note: Two panel skin options are available. Specify one of the following.

1.  1/2 inch (13 mm) medium density fiberboard, single material or composite layers continuously bonded to panel frame.

2.  Roll-formed steel wrapping around panel edge with lock formed panel skins welded directly to frame.

Specifier Note: The 1/2 inch (13 mm) panel is available with STC ratings of 28, 41, 47 and 50. The 21 gage (0.87 mm thick) panel is available with STC ratings of 28, 45, 50 and 52.

3.  STC: [28] [41] [45] [47] [50] [52].

C.  Hinges:

1. Full-leaf butt hinges attached directly to panel frame, with welded hinge anchor plates within panel to further support hinge mounting to frame.
2. SOSS invisible laminated hinge, with antifriction segments mounted between each heat-treated link. Hinge is attached directly to panel frame.

D.  Panel Trim:

1.  Vertical: None on edges.

2.  Panel Joints: Minimal groove appearance.

3.  Exposed Panel Trim: [Natural Choice] [Smoke Gray] [Dark Bronze].

E.  Panel Weights:

Specifier Note: Laminated Non-Steel Skin panels are available in various weights. Refer to Modernfold, Inc.’s SPEC-DATA Sheets and specify STC and panel weights to suit project requirements.

1. Laminated Non-Steel Skin Panels:
2. Rated for STC 28: 6 psf (287 N/m2)
3. Rated for STC 41: 6.5 psf (311 N/m2).
4. Rated for STC 47: 7 psf (335 N/m2).
5. Rated for STC 50: 8 psf (3 N/m2).

Specifier Note: Welded Steel Skin panels are available in various weights. Refer to Modernfold, Inc.’s SPEC-DATA sheets and specify STC and panel weights to suit project requirements.

1. Welded Steel Skin Panels:
2. Rated for STC 28: 6 psf (287 N/m2).
3. Rated for STC 45: 8 psf (383 N/m2).
4. Rated for STC 50: 8 psf (383 N/m2).
5. Rated for STC 52: 11 psf (527 N/m2).

F.  Panel Finish: Factory applied material.

Specifier Note: Select one of the following panel finishes.

1.  Reinforced vinyl with woven backing, weighing not less than 15 ounces per lineal yard (465 gm per lineal meter).

2.  Reinforced heavy duty vinyl with woven backing, weighing not less than 27 ounces per lineal yard (837 gm per lineal meter).

3.  Acoustical, nonwoven needle punch carpet, with fused fibers to prevent unravelling or fraying of material.

4.  Wallcovering and upholstery fabric with surface treatment to resist stains.

5.  Customer supplied material, subject to factory approval.

6.  Full Height Tackboard:

a.  Covering: [Vinyl] [Fabric].

b.  Material: [1/4 inch (6.4 mm) natural cork] [1/4 inch (6.4 mm) fiberboard tackbase].

7.  Full Height Steel Work Surfaces: [chalkboard] [markerboard].

8.  High pressure plastic laminate on MDF board.

9.  Wood veneer on MDF board.

10.  Uncovered for field finishing.

11.  Primed for field finishing.

G.  Sound Seals:

1.  Vertical Interlocking Sound Seals Between Panels: Roll-formed astragals, with reversible tongue-and-groove configuration in each panel edge for universal panel operation.

1. Horizontal Top Seals: Continuous-contact extruded bulb-shaped vinyl seals, with pairs of non-contacting vinyl fingers.

3.  Horizontal Bottom Seals:

Specifier Note: Select one of the following two types of bottom seals.

1. Automatic Bottom Seal: Automatically activated operable seals providing nominal 2 inch (51 mm) operating clearance. Operating range of plus 1/2 inch (13 mm) to minus 1 1/2 inch (38 mm).

1)  Acceptable Material: Horizontal bottom seal manufactured by Modernfold, Inc., model IA2.

b.  Floating operable seals providing nominal 3 1/2 inch (89 mm) operating clearance within operating range of plus 1/2 inch (13 mm) to minus 3 inches (76 mm) for continuous floor contact.

1)  Acceptable Material: Floating bottom seal manufactured by Modernfold, Inc.

H.  Suspension System:

Specifier Note: Select one of the following two suspension systems.

1.  Steel:

a.  Suspension Tracks: Minimum 7 gage, 0.18 inch (4.57 mm) roll-formed steel. No failure of track or brackets with 5000 pounds (2250 kg) static point loading at midspan of track, with brackets at 48 inch (1220 mm) centers. Connected to structural support by pairs of 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter threaded rods.

1)  Exposed Track Soffit: Steel, attached to track bracket without exposed fasteners and removable for service and maintenance; prepainted off-white.

2)  Carriers: All-steel trolleys with steel tired ball bearing wheels.

3)  Acceptable Material: #14 Suspension System manufactured by Modernfold, Inc.

2.  Aluminum:

a.  Suspension Tracks: Structural Aluminum. No failure of track or brackets with 5000 pounds (2250 kg) static point loading at midspan of track, with brackets at 48 inch (1220 mm) centers. Connected to structural support by pairs of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter threaded rods.

1)  Exposed Track Soffit: Integral to track shape, powder-coated off-white paint finish with no exposed guide rail installed below ceiling line. Track to accommodate termination of plenum sound barriers on both sides of track for maximum sound control.

2)  Carriers: One trolley located in alternating panels, with 3 inch (76.2 mm) diameter glass-reinforced nylon, steel precision-ground ball-bearing wheels. Trolleys attached to panels with 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter pendent bolt mounted to welded steel mounting plate.

3)  Acceptable Material: #30 Suspension System manufactured by Modernfold, Inc.

I.  Options:

1.  Single Pass Door:

a.  ADA compliant, matching pass door of same thickness and appearance as panels.

1)  Trimless and equipped with friction latch, flush pulls and panic hardware for panic operation.