Broadcast, Theater, Stage Equipment

SECTION 11060

BROADCAST, THEATER, STAGE EQUIPMENT

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Wenger Corporation / JR Clancy; music education, performing arts, and athletics products.
This section is based on the products of Wenger Corporation / JR Clancy, which is located at:
555 Park Dr.
Owatonna, MN 55060
Toll Free Tel: (800) 4WENGER (493-6437)
Tel: (507) 455-4100
Fax: (507) 455-4258
Email: request info ()
Web: www.wengercorp.com | www.JRClancy.com
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Founded in 1946, the Wenger Corporation has a proud history of manufacturing the finest products by listening to what our customers need and then designing and manufacturing durable and functional products to meet those needs. Wenger pioneered sound isolation in practice rooms and has expanded this tradition of quality by developing product solutions for the unique requirements of Athletic programs from elementary and high school, to college and professional sports; Colleges and Universities; Performing Arts Centers and Theatres; Places of Worship, Rental and Event companies, as well as City, State and Federal Government organizations.
In 2011, Wenger and J.R. Clancy brought together almost 200 years of experience to offer innovative, high-quality products and complete solutions. Today, Wenger is a global supplier of products with a reputation for durability and versatility providing customers with real value and proven return on their investment. Wenger takes pride in offering technical support and expert consultation for new construction renovation projects, and existing facilities.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.

A. Acoustic clouds.

B. Acoustic shells.

C. Orchestra pit filler.

D. Stage rigging.

E. Wall banners.

F. Fixed auditorium seating.

G. Portable stage platforms and seated risers.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

A. Section 01350 - Special Procedures: For music education facilities coordination of installation and related products.

B. Section 05500 - Miscellaneous Metal Fabrications: For secondary supports required for support of auditorium acoustical clouds.

C. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry for blocking in frame walls required to anchor casework.

D. Section 09110 - Non-Load-Bearing Wall Framing for reinforcements in metal-framed partitions required to anchor casework.

E. Section 09640 - Wood Flooring: For wood stage flooring materials, installation, and finishing requirements.

F. Division 16 - Electrical for power wiring.

1.3 REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

A. American Hardboard Association (AHA):

1. AHA A135.4-95: Basic Hardboard.

B. American Plywood Association (APA).

1. Performance Standards and Policies for Structural Use Panels.

C. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

1. ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

D. Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI):

1. Quality Manual, 8th Edition.

E. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. ASTM A 36/A 36M Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.

2. ASTM A 500 Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.

3. ASTM A513: Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing

4. ASTM A1011: Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low Alloy, High-Strength Low Alloy With Improved Formability, and Ultra High Strength.

5. ASTM B85: Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Die Castings.

6. ASTM B 209: Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.

7. ASTM B 221: Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.

8. ASTM B 429: Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube.

9. ASTM C 423: Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.

10. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

11. ASTM E 413: Classification for Determination of Sound Transmission Class.

F. International Building Code (IBC): 2015 Edition.

G. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

1. Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products, 1988.

H. National Electrical Manufacturers Association

1. NEMA LD 3-2000 - High Pressure Decorative Laminates.

I. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology:

1. DOC PS 1: U.S. Product Standard for Construction and Industrial Plywood.

J. US Green Building Council (USGBC):

1. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1. Provide test results by certified independent testing laboratory indicating compliance with performance requirements.

2. Rated capacities, construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components, profiles, and finishes.

3. Delivery, storage, handling, and installation instructions and recommendations.

4. Maintenance instructions and recommendations.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain applicable paragraphs below for LEED projects. Add additional requirements that apply. Verify credits required and availability of materials from the Manufacturer. Refer to USGC LEED Reference Guide for detailed information. Delete if not required.

C. LEED Submittals:

1. Manufacturer's certificate indicating that composite wood products and adhesives contain no added urea formaldehyde.

2. Manufacturer's certificate indicating percentages by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content. Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled content.

3. Credit EQ 4.4: Manufacturer's Signed Confirmation indicating that composite wood products and adhesives used in acoustical shells contain no urea formaldehyde.

D. Shop Drawings:

1. Show fabrication and installation details. Distinguish between factory and field work.

2. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, attachments and work by others.

3. Show trim and accessories.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain below if project has seismic requirements. Delete if not required.

4. Indicate seismic bracing and fastening requirements.

E. Product Schedule:

1. Use designations indicated on the Drawings.

2. Include room locations, dimensions, accessories, finishes, and project specific notes.

F. Verification Samples:

1. Exposed Finishes and Finish Materials: Not less than 8 by 10 inches (200 by 250 mm), for each type, color, pattern, surface and material selected.

G. Closeout Submittals:

1. Operation and Maintenance Data: For adjusting, repairing and replacing components and accessories.

2. Warranty: Submit manufacturer's sample warranty.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 5 years experience in manufacture of similar products in use in similar environments, including project size, and complexity, and with the production capacity to meet the construction and installation schedule.

B. Installer Qualifications: Experienced in installation of the work of this section.

C. Source Limitations: Obtain components and accessories through one source from a single approved manufacturer.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** All Wenger electrical components are supplied as listed and labeled by UL to meet typical local electrical inspection requirements.

D. Electrical Components: Listed and labeled per NFPA 70, Article 100 by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Indicate accessibility requirements on drawings. Delete if not required.

E. Regulatory Requirements: Where components are indicated to comply with accessibility requirements, comply with the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities".

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph and subparagraph below if no stage drapery fabric required for project.

F. Surface Burning Characteristics: Provide products meeting the following surface burning characteristics.

1. Panels: Class C fire rated in accordance with ASTM E84.

2. Finish: Class A fire rated in accordance with ASTM E84.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size or quality warrant taking such a precaution. When deciding on the extent, consider all the major different types of work on the project. Show mock-up locations and required components on the architectural drawings.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials in manufacturer's original unopened containers with manufacturer's labels attached.

B. Do not deliver material until spaces to receive them are clean, dry, and ready for their installation. Ship to jobsite only after roughing-in, painting and other finishing work has been completed, installation areas are ready to accept work.

C. Handle and install materials to avoid damage.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install materials until spaces are enclosed and weather tight, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.

1.8 WARRANTY

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The "special warranty" is a warranty provided by the manufacturer to the building owner. The warranty terms below are available from Wenger Corp. Verify that other manufacturers listed or seeking approval furnish warranty meeting requirements. Durability is a key aspect of Wenger's product value for Owners. The available warranty reflects Wenger's high confidence in the performance of their products.

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's written warranty indicating manufacturer's intent to repair or replace auditorium acoustical cloud components that fail in materials or workmanship within 5 years from date of Substantial Completion. Failures are defined to include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Fracturing or breaking of unit components which results from normal wear and tear and normal use other than vandalism.

2. Delamination or other failures of glue bond of components.

3. Warping of components not resulting from leaks, flooding, or other uncontrolled moisture or humidity.

4. Failure of unit to perform acoustically in accordance with manufacturer's published data.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Wenger Corporation / JR Clancy, which is located at: 555 Park Dr.; Owatonna, MN 55060; Toll Free Tel: (800) 4WENGER (493-6437); Tel: (507) 455-4100; Fax: (507) 455-4258; Email: request info (); Web: www.wengercorp.com | www.JRClancy.com

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions shall be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.

1. Manufacturers seeking approval shall submit the following:

a. Product data, including third-party certified acoustical data and proposed layout for this project.

b. Samples: Submit samples of finished acoustical cloud panels and hinge.

c. Project references: Minimum of 5 installations not less than 3 years old, with owner contact information.

d. Sample warranty.

2. Submit substitution request not less than required days prior to bid date.

3. Approval shall be indicated by issuance of written Addendum.

4. Approved manufacturers shall meet separate requirements of Submittals Article.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Below describes standard Wenger Diva acoustical cloud panels. Select panel face. Edit to meet job requirements.
Wenger also provides complete custom design and fabrication of panels, including custom sizes and radii, acoustical densities and performance, custom accents, inlays, and faux finishes. Consult Wenger representative. Delete if not required.

2.2 ACOUSTICAL CLOUD

A. Product: DIVA Acoustical Clouds as manufactured by Wenger Corporation.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** STC performance of the acoustical panel used in acoustical cloud is a measurement of the efficiency of sound reflection provided by the acoustical cloud. Value below indicates the performance of the Wenger Diva panel.

B. Acoustical Panel Sound Transmission: Provide auditorium acoustical cloud comprised of acoustical cloud panels having the following sound transmission requirements:

1. Sound Transmission Class (STC): Minimum 21 per ASTM E 413.

C. Materials:

1. Aluminum Extruded Bars, Profiles, and Tubes: ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), 6063T alloy.

2. Veneer-Faced Panel Products (Hardwood Plywood): HPVA HP-1.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

a. Urea formaldehyde free.

3. Hardboard: AHA A135.4, Class 1 Tempered.

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a. Urea formaldehyde free.

4. High-Pressure Decorative Laminate: NEMA LD 3, Grade VGS.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

a. With urea formaldehyde-free adhesive.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

D. Acoustical Cloud Panels: Manufacturer's standard stressed-skin composite acoustical cloud panels, with STC meeting performance requirements, designed to mix and blend sound and reflect a maximum range of audible frequencies to audience.

1. Core: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) thick honeycomb.

a. Core material shall have an open geometric pattern with cell walls perpendicular to panel skins and defined by alternating straight and sine wave lavers. Height of sine wave shall be 1/2 inch. Wall thickness shall correspond to 60 lb. kraft paper.

b. Foam core materials are not permitted.

2. Face, Wood Veneer-Faced Panel: 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick hardwood plywood-faced medium density fiberboard stressed skin, material and finish as indicated, with no exposed fasteners.

a. Sound Transmission Class (STC): Minimum 22 per ASTM E 413.

3. Face, Plastic Laminate-Faced Panel: 1/8 inch (3 mm) nominal thickness plastic laminate material and finish as indicated, with no exposed fasteners.

a. Sound Transmission Class (STC): Minimum 21 per ASTM E 413.

4. Face, Painted Panel: 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) thick hardboard stressed skin, material and finish as indicated, with no exposed fasteners.

a. Sound Transmission Class (STC): Minimum 22 per ASTM E 413.

5. Bonding of core material to panel faces shall be with permanently cured urethane adhesive.

a. Contact adhesives are not permitted.