Fabric Roll-Up Doors ME- Building Group

SECTION 083313 - FABRIC ROLL-UP DOORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1  RELATED DOCUMENTSRELATED DOCUMENTS

  1. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2  SUMMARY

  1. This Section includes fabric doors of the types specified and the following:
  2. Control panels for doors not located at truck docks.

1.3  DEFINITIONS

  1. Operation Cycle: One complete cycle of a door begins with the door in the closed position. The door is then moved to the open position and back to the closed position.
  2. NEMA ICS: National Electrical Manufacturers Association Industrial Control and Systems standard.

1.4  PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

  1. Structural Performance: Provide high-speed roll-up doors capable of withstanding the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses without evidencing permanent deformation of door components or excessive fluttering in the wind:
  2. Wind Load for Typical Exterior Doors: Uniform pressure (velocity pressure) of 20 lbf/sq. ft., acting inward and outward.
  3. Operation-Cycle Requirements: Design high-speed roll-up door components and operator to operate for not less than 1,000,000 cycles.

1.5  SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each type and size of sectional overhead door and accessory. Include details of construction relative to materials, dimensions of individual components, profiles, and finishes. Provide roughing-in diagrams, operating instructions, and maintenance information. Include the following:
  2. Setting drawings, templates, and installation instructions for built-in or embedded anchor devices.

Walls and jambs must be designed to support door and imposed load. Retain subparagraph below unless information has already been determined and does not need to be confirmed.

  1. Summary of forces and loads on walls and jambs.

Delete subparagraph below if no motors.

  1. Motors: Show nameplate data and ratings; characteristics; mounting arrangements; size and location of winding termination lugs, conduit entry, and grounding lug; and coatings.
  2. Wind Load rating for each door selected.
  3. Shop Drawings: For special components and installations not dimensioned or detailed in manufacturer's data sheets.

Delete paragraph above if not required. Delete subparagraph below if no components include wiring.

  1. Wiring Diagrams: Detail wiring for power, signal, and control systems. Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring and between components provided by door manufacturer and those provided by others.
  2. Samples for Selection: Manufacturer's color charts showing the full range of colors available for fabric.

1.6  QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who is an authorized representative of the high-speed roll-up door manufacturer for both installation and maintenance of units required for this Project.
  2. Manufacturer Qualifications: Engage a firm experienced in manufacturing high-speed roll-up doors similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.
  3. Source Limitations: Obtain high-speed roll-up doors through one source from a single manufacturer.
  4. Obtain operators and controls from the high-speed roll-up door manufacturer.
  5. Listing and Labeling: Provide electrically operated fixtures specified in this Section that are listed and labeled.
  6. The Terms "Listed" and "Labeled": As defined in NFPA70, Article100.

1.7  WARRANTY

  1. Extended five year warranty on door panel material.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1  MANUFACTURERS

  1. Manufacturers: Unless otherwise directed by the Owner, provide products by one of the following
  2. Rytec
  3. Rite Hite
  4. Albany International
  5. Dynaco

2.2  DOOR MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

  1. Provide door manufacturer's standard components for the for the model specified and the following requirements:
  2. Door Curtain.
  3. Windlocks.
  4. Steel-framed guides.
  5. Side Guards: Fully transparent, impact resistant material.
  6. Windbar: Either integrated with door curtain or free-traveling type with additional safety strap. If free-traveling type, provide a minimum of two.
  7. Bottom Bar: Break-away type, capable of breaking away when hit from either direction without damaging or bending bottom bar, safety astragal, or side covers. Provide safety edge to allow door to reverse to its full open limit when coming into contact with an obstruction above floor line during downward travel. Integrate a switch to automatically shut off motor when door is impacted.
  8. Curtain Jamb Guides: Fabricate curtain jamb guides having sufficient depth and strength to retain curtain loading with minimum air infiltration.
  9. Counterbalance System: Method to counter weight of curtain and bottom bar without springs. Use of tension springs are not acceptable.
  10. Finish: Exposed components shall be factory finished in a blue color unless otherwise directed by the Owner.

2.3  ELECTRIC DOOR OPERATORS

  1. General: Provide electric door controls and operator assembly of size and capacity recommended and provided by door manufacturer for door and operational life specified, with electric motor and factory-prewired motor controls, starter, gear-reduction unit, solenoid-operated brake, clutch, control stations, control devices, integral gearing for locking door, and accessories required for proper operation.
  2. Comply with NFPA70.
  3. Door-Operator
  4. Operator Type: Door manufacturer's recommended industrial grade hoist-type unit consisting of electric motor, enclosed drive, and auxiliary chain-hoist with floor level disconnect (i.e., automatic operation suspension).
  5. Configure operator so motor can be removed without disturbing limit-switch adjustment and without affecting emergency auxiliary operator.
  6. Include safety friction clutch to prevent the door from uncoiling should the spring fail in the open position.
  7. Travel speed shall be a minimum of 40 inches per second in both directions.
  8. Motors: Door manufacturer's recommended industrial grade fractional horsepower, 3 phase in-line motor with brake and rotary limit switches. Limit switches and bottom bar shall be pre-assembled on doors at factory. Motors and limit switches shall be pre-wired at factory and connected to a single junction in the roll head assembly.
  9. Coordinate wiring requirements and electric characteristics of motors with building electrical system.
  10. Automatic Operation Suspension or Disconnect Device: Provide hand-operated disconnect or mechanism for automatically engaging sprocket-chain operator and releasing brake for emergency manual operation while disconnecting motor, without affecting timing of limit switch. Mount disconnect and operator so they are accessible from floor level. Include interlock device to automatically prevent motor from operating when emergency operator is engaged.
  11. Limit Switches: Provide heavy duty, rotary cam type adjustable switches, interlocked with motor controls and set to automatically stop door at fully opened and fully closed positions. Provide in NEMAICS6, Type12 oil-resistant enclosure unless otherwise indicated. Provide contacts for interlocks with the following:
  12. Automatic operation suspension device.
  13. Door controls.
  14. Obstruction detection device.
  15. Door Controls: Provide control equipment complying with NEMAICS1, NEMAICS2, and NEMAICS6, with NFPA70, Class 2, control circuit, maximum 24-V, ac or dc.
  16. Provide one of control panel for each door having an electric operator except at truck docks, and other locations where directed. Also exclude remote control station at truck docks and other locations where directed.
  17. Control Panel: NEMAICS6, Type12, oil-resistant enclosure with flange-mounted hinged door. Include the following:
  18. General: Mount electrical components inside enclosure to allow physical clearances sufficient for mounting, wiring adjustment, testing, and replacement. Arrange and orient each component so identification can be determined without moving component or its wiring. Use separately mounted terminal strips for power circuits and control circuits.
  19. Provide contacts, relays and other components necessary for an operational installation, including but not limited to:

1)  Floor loops;. Include at both sides of each door.

2)  Remote control station.

3)  Obstruction detection device controls.

4)  Door heater.

5)  Open timer.

6)  Loading dock equipment if applicable.

  1. Disconnect: Hand-operated lockable blade-type with three lock-out hasps. Fused and integral motor starter.
  2. Incoming Power Supply: Unless otherwise directed, 480 volt, 3 phase, 60 Hertz.
  3. Starters: Unless otherwise directed, two magnetic full voltage with thermal overloads; minimum size 1.
  4. Transformer: Step-down type for 24 volt control voltage. Provide additional transformer, if required, for door operator.
  5. Panel Mounting Height: 4 feet above finish floor.
  6. Remote Control Station: 3-button control station with pushbutton controls labeled "Open," "Close," and "Stop."
  7. Momentary contact type for green “Open” and red “Stop” buttons.
  8. Constant contact type for black “Close” button.
  9. Units shall be full-guarded, heavy-duty type, with NEMAICS6, Type12, oil-resistant enclosure. Mount in door of control panel unless otherwise directed.
  10. Obstruction Detection Device: Each motorized door shall have an external automatic safety sensor able to protect full width of door opening. Activation of sensor immediately stops and reverses downward door travel.
  11. Sensor Edge: Locate within astragal or weatherstripping mounted to bottom bar. Contact with sensor shall immediately stop and reverse downward door travel. Connect to control circuit using manufacturer's standard take-up reel or self-coiling cable.
  12. Provide electrically actuated automatic bottom bar of self-monitoring type, a 4-wire configured device.
  13. Photoelectric Eye Device: Each door shall be equipped with photoelectric eye safety device that when the beam is interrupted the door will immediately stop and reverse downward door travel.
  14. weatherproof housings and 30 degree universal adjustment.
  15. No moving parts.
  16. Locate send and receive units at a nominal 18 inches and 28 inches above finish floor.
  17. Inactive Component Warning Lights: Provide individual lights to signal if the photoelectric cell or which individual induction loop is inoperative.
  18. Provide units in full-guarded, heavy-duty type, with NEMAICS6, Type12, oil-resistant enclosure. Mount in door of control panel unless otherwise noted.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1  EXAMINATION

  1. Examine wall and overhead areas, including opening framing and blocking, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances, clearances, and other conditions affecting performance of Work of this Section.
  2. Verify that opening sizes, tolerances, and conditions are acceptable.
  3. Verify field measurements are as indicated on shop drawings.
  4. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2  INSTALLATION

  1. General: Install door, guides, and operating equipment complete with necessary hardware, jamb and head closures, anchors, and equipment supports according to manufacturer's written instructions, and as specified.
  2. At non-dock locations, install controls and components.
  3. Use anchorage devices to securely fasten assembly to wall construction and building framing without distortion or stress.
  4. Touch-up welds at painted surfaces.
  5. Fit and align assembly including hardware; level to plumb to provide smooth operation.
  6. Coordinate installation of electrical service. Complete wiring from disconnect to unit components.

3.3  ADJUSTING

  1. Lubricate bearings and sliding parts; adjust doors to operate easily, free from wrinkle, gathers, or other distortions, and fitting tight for entire perimeter.
  2. Test doors, and if necessary, adjust for proper operation.
  3. Adjust door, operating assemblies and controls.

3.4  CLEANING

  1. Clean door and components.

END OF SECTION

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Revision Date: 06/04/14 Project & Bid Package

File name: 083313 FABRIC ROLL-UP DOORS