SECTION 12512

HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Horizontal slat louver blinds.

Operating hardware.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [_____ - __________:] Installation of wall opening head support [brackets.] [__________.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 06114 - Wood Blocking and Curbing: Wall opening head support blocking.

Section [_____ - __________:] Window framing and interior reveals.

Section [_____ - __________:] Head, jamb, and sill wall opening reveals.

Section [_____ - __________:] Louver blinds placed between window glass panes.

REFERENCES

FS AA-V-00200 - Venetian Blinds.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Horizontal metal slat louver blinds installed at window openings, manual control of raising and lowering by [cord;] [__________;] blade angle adjustable by [cord.] [control wand.]

SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit shop drawings indicating opening sizes, tolerances required, installation of blind at window opening, method of attachment, clearances, and operation.

Submit product data under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit product data indicating physical and dimensional

characteristics, operating features, [and] [__________.]

Submit samples under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit [two] [_____] samples [_____] inch ([_____] mm) long illustrating slat materials and finish, color, [cord] [rod] type and color.

Submit manufacturer's installation instructions under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this Section with [three] [_____] years [documented] experience.

****** [OR] ******

Venetian Blinds: FS AA-V-00200, [_______________.]

FIELD SAMPLES

Provide samples under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Construct a field sample panel, [_____] feet ([_____] m) long by [_____] feet ([_____] m) wide, illustrating complete blind assembly with operable hardware and accessories.

Provide field sample [at time of first submission of shop drawings.] [after submitted shop drawings are approved.] [_______________.]

Locate [where directed.] [_______________.]

If accepted, field sample will demonstrate minimum standard for the Work. Field sample may [not] remain as part of the Work.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [01610.]

Deliver blinds wrapped and crated in a manner to prevent damage to components or marring of surfaces.

Store and protect products under provisions of Section [01600.] [01620.]

Store in a clean, dry area, laid flat and blocked off ground to prevent sagging, twisting, or warping.

EXTRA MATERIALS

Furnish [ten] [_____] additional slats under provisions of Section [01700.] [01750.]

[Furnish [two] [_____] additional complete blind assemblies[.] [of each size.]]

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[___________________________] Model [__________.]

[___________________________] Model [__________.]

[___________________________] Model [__________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [01630.]

MATERIALS

Louver Slats: [One] [1-3/8] [2] inch ([25] [35] [50] mm) wide; [0.011] [_____] inch ([0.280] [_____] mm) thick spring tempered prefinished [aluminum] [steel] [__________] horizontal slats, with manufacturing burrs removed; [square] [radiused] slat corners.

Slat Support: Woven polypropylene, ladder configuration.

Head Rail Housing: Prefinished, formed [aluminum] [steel] box, internally fitted with hardware, pulleys and bearings for blind operation.

Cord: Braided [nylon,] [polypropylene,] [__________,] continuous loop, [free end.] [looped through wall mounted spring tensioned pulley.]

Control Wand: [Extruded hollow plastic,] [Extruded aluminum,] [_______________,] [square] [round] [_____] shape, [non-removable] [removable] type, length of window opening height less [12] [_____] inches ([300] [_____] mm).

Head Support [Bracket:] [__________:] Overhead head rail housing attachment, provided to Section [_____] for installation.

Accessory Hardware: Type recommended by blind manufacturer.

FACTORY FINISHING

Blind Slat and Head Rail Housing: [_____] color[.] [as selected.]

[Cord:] [Control Wand:] [_____] color[.] [as selected.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that [surfaces] [openings] are ready to receive the work.

Do not commence fabrication until field measurements are confirmed.

Ensure structural supports are correctly placed.

Beginning of installation means installer accepts existing [surfaces.] [substrate.]

INSTALLATION

Install blinds in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Secure in place with [flush countersunk] [concealed] fasteners.

TOLERANCES

Maximum Variation of Gap at Window Opening Perimeter: [1/4] [_____] inch ([6] [_____] mm).

Maximum Offset From Level: [1/8] [_____] inch ([3] [_____] mm).

ADJUSTING

Adjust work under provisions of Section [01650.] [01660.]

Adjust blinds for smooth operation.

CLEANING

Clean work under provisions of [01700.] [01710.]

SCHEDULE

Location_of_Windows	Nominal_Opening	Color

Size_in_inches

Main Floor	38 wide x 62 high	Soft	beige

Second and Fourth Floors	32 wide x 62 high	Pink

Third and Fifth Floors	32 wide x 62 high	Blue

END OF SECTION