SECTION 10196

CUBICLE CURTAINS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Overhead metal curtain track and guides.

Curtains.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [_____-___________]: Special above ceiling anchor devices to support curtain track.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Above ceiling supports for track.

Section [_____-__________]: Suspended ceiling system.

REFERENCES

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. - Flammability Test 214.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Track: To support vertical test load of [50] [___] lbs ([23] [___] kg) without visible deflection of track or damage to supports.

Size track to support moving loads, sufficiently rigid to resist visible deflection.

SUBMITTALS

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

Submit shop drawings indicating a reflected ceiling plan view of curtain track, hangers and suspension points, attachment details, schedule of curtain sizes.

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

Submit product data for curtain fabric characteristics[.] [and] [__________.]

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

Submit [two] [_____] samples [___x___] inch ([___x___] mm) in size illustrating fabric color.

Submit [12 x 12] [___x___] inch ([300 x 300] [___x___] mm) sample patch of curtain cloth with representative hem stitch detail, heading with reinforcement, and carrier attachment to curtain header.

Submit [12] [___]inch ([300] [___] mm) sample length of curtain track including typical splice and wall and ceiling hanger and escutcheon.

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

MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit maintenance data under provisions of Section [01700.] [01730.]

Include recommended cleaning methods and materials and stain removal methods.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [__________] code for [flammability] [flame spread] requirements for curtain fabric.

MOCK-UP

Provide mock-up of curtain, track and accessories under provisions of Section [01400.] [01405.]

When accepted, mock-up will demonstrate minimum standard for the Work. Mock-up may [not] remain as part of the Work.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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

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

Accept curtain materials on site and inspect for damage.

Store curtain materials on site and deliver to the Owner for installation when requested.

EXTRA MATERIALS

Submit maintenance materials under provisions of Section [01700.] [01750.]

Provide [two] [___] of each curtain size specified.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[_____________________________] Product [______________.]

[_____________________________] Product [______________.]

[_____________________________] Product [______________.]

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

TRACK MATERIALS

Track: [Extruded aluminum] [Formed steel] sections, one piece per cubicle track run, [__________] manufactured by [_______________.]

Track Ends: Positive stop to fit track extrusion.

Suspension Rods: [Tubular] [aluminum] [steel] sections, sized to support loads designed to receive attachment from track [and above] ceiling support.

Escutcheons: [Aluminum.] [Steel].] [__________.]

Carriers: Nylon [slider] [roller] to accurately fit track, designed to eliminate bind when curtain is pulled, and fitted to curtain to prevent accidental curtain removal.

CURTAIN MATERIALS

Curtain: Close weave [cotton] [nylon] [__________], anti-bacterial, self deodorizing, sanitized, preshrunk, flame proofed to [UL Flammability Test 214.] [requirements of authority having jurisdiction.

Open Mesh Cloth: Open weave to permit air circulation, flameproof material, same color as curtain.

FINISHING

Exposed Aluminum Surfaces: [Mill] [Clear lacquer] [[Clear] [__________] anodized] finish.

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

Exposed Steel Surfaces: [[White] [__________] enamel finish] [chrome plated, [satin] [polished] finish.]

Curtain: [__________] color [as selected.] [selected from manufacturer's standard range.]

FABRICATION

Manufacture curtains of one piece, sized 10 percent wider than track length. Terminate curtain [15] [___] inches ([380] [___] mm) from floor.

[Include open mesh cloth at top [___] inches ([___] mm) of curtain for room air circulation.]

Curtain heading of triple thickness [2] [___] inches ([51] [___] mm) wide, with [stitched button] [grommetted] holes for carriers [6] [___] inches ([152] [___] mm) on center, double fold bottom hem 2 inches (51 mm) wide [included lead weights]. Lockstitch seams in two rows. Turn seam edges and lockstitch.

Fabricate track bend with minimum [12] [___] inch ([300] [___] mm) radius, without deforming track section, or impeding movement of carriers.

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that surfaces [and above ceiling supports] are ready to receive work.

Verify field measurements are as [shown on [Drawings.] [shop drawings].] [instructed by the manufacturer.]

Beginning of installation means installer accepts existing surfaces and conditions.

INSTALLATION

Install curtain track secure and rigid, true to ceiling line.

Install end cap [and stop device.]

[Suspend track from] [Secure track to] suspended ceiling system.

[Install curtains on carriers ensuring smooth operation.

SCHEDULES

Patient Rooms: Cotton fabric type, open mesh tops, track suspended 6 inches below ceiling.

Treatment Rooms: Nylon type, track tight to ceiling.

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