SECTION 10651

OPERABLE PANEL PARTITIONS

PART	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

[Folding] [Sliding] panel [, fire rated,] acoustic partition.

Ceiling track [, ceiling guards,] and operating hardware.

[Manual] [Electric] operation.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [_____-__________]: Overhead track attachment brackets.

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Plastic laminate finish, [shop] [field] applied to panels.

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Section 06423 - Wood Veneer Faced Paneling: Wood veneer finish, [shop] [field] applied to panels.

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Section 09688 - Carpet - Glue Down: Carpet finish, [shop] [field] applied to panels.

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Section 09955 - Vinyl Coated Fabric Wall Covering: Vinyl fabric finish, [shop] [field] applied to panels.

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Section 10105 - Visual Display Boards: [Chalkboard] [Marker] [Tackboard] finish, [shop] [field] applied to panels.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [______-____________]: Recess for floor track.

Section [______-____________]: Overhead track structural support framing.

Section 06114 - Wood Blocking and Curbing: Wood blocking and track support shimming.

Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Wood perimeter trim.

Section [______-____________]: Acoustic barrier placed between top of partition track and [roof deck above.] [________.]

Section [______-____________]: Fire rated barrier placed between top of partition track and [roof deck above.] [________.]

Section 08710 - Door Hardware: Lock cylinders for panels.

Section [______-____________]: Adjacent ceiling finish.

Section [______-____________]: Door pocket construction.

Section 09900 - Painting: Field applied paint finish to panels.

Section [______-____________]: Matching wall finish of [vinyl fabric] [________].

Section 10655 - Accordion Folding Partitions.

Section 16180 - Equipment Wiring Systems: Electrical characteristics and wiring connections; control buttons.

Section [______-____________]: Empty conduit from partition motor controller to disconnect [and from motor controller to control buttons].

REFERENCES

ASTM E84 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

ASTM E90 - Airborne-Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions.

ASTM E413 - Classification for Rating Sound Insulation.

ASTM E557 - Architectural Application and Installation of Operable Partitions.

ASTM E596 - Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures.

FS CCC-W-408 - Wall Covering, Vinyl-Coated.

NEMA LD-3 - High Pressure Decorative Laminates.

PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) - Performance Specifications for Porcelain Enamel Chalkboards.

UL - Underwriter's Laboratories Inc., Fire Resistance Directory.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Fire Rated Partition Assembly: UL Assembly No. [____] for [one] [____] hour rating.

Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC): ASTM E596, NRC of [0.65] [0.75] [0.80] [0.90] [____] minimum.

Sound Transmission Coefficient (STC): [38-42] [43-47] [48-52] [53-57] [____] measured in accordance with ASTM [E413] [E90], tested on panel size of [100] [____] sq ft ([9.3] [____] sq m).

Surface Burning of [Vinyl Fabric] [Wood Veneer] [Plastic Laminate] [Carpet] [________] Finish: ASTM E84; flame/smoke rating of [25/50] [____/____].

Install partition system track capable of supporting imposed loads, with maximum deflection of [1/360] [____] of span.

Operation: [Center] [Side] [________] opening; [paired] [individual] [continuous hinged] panels; [center] [side] stacking.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]

Shop Drawings: Indicate opening sizes, track layout, details of track and required supports, static and dynamic loads, [location and details of pass door and frame,] adjacent construction and finish trim, and stacking sizes.

Product Data: Provide data on partition operation, hardware and accessories, [electric operating components,] [track switching components,] colors and finishes available.

Samples: Submit [two] [________] samples of full manufacturer's color range for selection of colors.

Samples: Submit [two] [________] samples of surface finish, [12 x 12] [____x____] inches ([300 x 300] [____x____] mm) size, illustrating quality, colors selected, texture, [and weight].

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, installation sequence, and [________].

Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that partition system meets or exceeds specified acoustic requirements [and] [________].

MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Include recommended cleaning methods, cleaning materials, and stain removal methods.

Describe cleaning materials detrimental to [vinyl fabric] [chalkboard] [tackboard] [________] surfaces and hardware finish.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum [three] [________] years [documented] experience.

Installer: Company specializing in performing the work of this section [with minimum [__________] years [documented] experience.] [approved by manufacturer].

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [___________] code for [fire rated panel construction] [and] [combustibility requirements for materials].

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

Verify that field measurements are as [indicated [on shop drawings].] [instructed by the manufacturer.]

COORDINATION

Coordinate work under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Coordinate the work with other sections providing panel finish materials to this section.

[Coordinate installation of electric service.]

PART	PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

Other acceptable manufacturers offering equivalent products.

[______________________________] Product [_________].

[______________________________] Product [_________].

[______________________________] Product [_________].

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

COMPONENTS

Panel Construction:

Panel Substrate Facing: [Steel] [Aluminum] sheet, [____] [gage] [inch] ([____] mm) thick.

Core: [Solid wood] [Plywood] [Particle board] [Gypsum board] [________] construction utilizing manufacturer's standard fabrication methods.

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Core: [16] [____] gage ([1.5] [____] mm thick) formed sheet steel frame top, bottom, jambs, and intermediates; welded construction; [internally reinforced at suspension points] [, with acoustical insulation fill].

Thickness [With] [Without] Finish: [3] [____] inches ([75] [____] mm).

Trim: [Trimless.] [Trimmed with [________].]

Hinges: [Continuous piano] [________] type, [18] [____] gage ([1.2] [____] mm) [stainless] [________] steel.

Panel to Panel Seals: [Grooved and gasketed astragals;] continuous flexible ribbed vinyl seal fitted to panel edge construction]; color to match panel finish.

Track: [Formed steel] [Extruded aluminum]; [1-1/4 x 1-1/4] [1-5/8 x 1-5/8] [____x____] inches ([32 x 32] [41 x 41] [____x____] mm) size; thickness and profile designed to support loads; [steel sub-channel and track connectors,] [track switches,] [________].

Carriers: [Nylon] [Ball bearing, steel] wheels on trolley carrier at top of every [second] [________] panel, sized to carry imposed loads, with threaded pendant bolt for vertical adjustment.

Hardware: Latching door handles of [cast steel] [________], [satin chrome] [________] finish; [lock cylinder [master] keyed to building keying system,] [pull bars,] [and] [________].

Acoustic Seals: Flexible acoustic seals at jambs, [meeting mullions,] ceilings, [retractable] floor [and ceiling] seals, [and above track to structure acoustic seal].

Accessories: [White enamelled ceiling closure] [[Wood of [________] species], [aluminum] jamb [and head] molding], fittings and attachments, [and intermediate meeting posts].

Pocket Enclosures: Door, frame, and trim to match adjacent [walls.] [panels.]

Pass Door: [Single] [Double] door, [____] inch ([____] mm) wide x [____] inch ([____] mm) high opening; [same design and construction as panel] [________]; fit door with perimeter acoustic gaskets, [concealed closer,] [keyed lock,] [view window of [________] glass,] [tool operated floor seal,] [and] [________].

Acoustic Sealant: [Specified in Section [07900] [________].] [Manufacturer's standard.]

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS

Electrical Characteristics:

[[1/2] [____] hp ([375] [____] W)] [[____] rated load amperes].]

[[____] volts, [single] [three] phase, 60 Hz.]

[[____] amperes maximum [fuse size] [circuit breaker size] [overcurrent protection].] [[____] minimum circuit capacity].]

[[____] percent minimum power factor at rated load.]

[Refer to Section 16180.]

Motor: [Refer to Section 15170.] [NEMA MG1, [____].]

Electric Operator: [12] [____] inches ([300] [____] mm) per second travelling speed; adjustable friction clutch brake actuated by solenoid controlled motor starter; enclosed limit switch; enclosed magnetic reversing starter.

Control Station: [1] [2] standard [keyed] three button [OPEN-STOP-CLOSE] [constant pressure] [momentary contact] type; [24] [____] volt circuit; [surface] [recess] mounted. [Key switch prepared for mortise lock cylinder; key switches [alike] [________]; furnish [____] keys.]

Conduit and Outlet Boxes: [Surface] [Concealed] type in accordance with Section [16111.] [________.]

Wiring Terminations: Provide terminal lugs to match branch circuit conductor quantities, sizes, and materials indicated. Enclose terminal lugs in terminal box sized to NFPA 70.

Disconnect Switch: Factory mount disconnect switch [in control panel.] [on equipment under provisions of Section 16180.]

Limit Switches: Automatic type, at both extremes of travel, to prevent over-travel.

Emergency Release: Mechanism to disengage motor drive system and permit manual operation.

[Pocket Door Interlock: Mechanism to prevent operation of panels unless storage pocket doors are fully open.]

PANEL FINISHES

Facing: [Plastic laminate specified in Section 06200.] [Wood veneer specified in Section 06425.] [Carpet specified in Section [09686] [09688].] [Vinyl coated fabric specified in Section 09955.] [Chalkboard specified in Section 10105.] [Markerboard specified in Section 10105.] [Tackboard specified in Section 10105.] [Paint finish to facing [and edges] specified in Section 09900.]

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Vinyl Coated Fabric Finish: FS CCC-W-408, Type [I - Light] [II - Medium] [III - Heavy], Class [1 - Regular] [2 - Mildew Resistant]; [polyvinyl fluoride finish] [________] for washability and improved flame retardance; [________] color [as selected from manufacturer's standard range].

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Wood Veneer Finish: [________] species, [________] grade face veneer, [____] inch ([____] mm) thick, contact adhesive laminated to panel substrate.

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Plastic Laminate: [NEMA LD-3, Style [________], Type [________], Grade [________], Class [________];] [0.050] [0.028] [____] inch ([1.27] [0.71] [____] mm) thick, [Fire Resistive Grade,] [________] color, [________] pattern, [________] surface finish, [as selected from manufacturer's standard range]; [________] manufactured by [____________].

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[Chalkboard] [Markerboard]: [Porcelain glass fiber enamel, baked to sheet panel surface; Porcelain Enamel Institute Type [A] [____],] [Thermosetting resin of enamel reinforced with magnesium silicate and silicon carbide,] [________] color [as selected from manufacturer's standard range].

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Tackboard: [Natural, light brown, fine grained cork;] [Composition synthetic cork;] [[Vinyl] [Jute] surfacing on [________] backing]; [____] inch ([____] mm) thick; [________] color [as selected from manufacturer's standard range]].

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Acoustical Carpet Finish: [________] type, [________] color [as selected from manufacturer's standard range]; [________] manufactured by [____________].

Shop apply surface finish to [________].

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Field apply surface finish to [________].

PART	EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify attachment substrate and site conditions under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Verify track supports are laterally braced and will permit track to be level within [1/4] [____] inch ([6] [____] mm) of required position and parallel to the floor surface.

Verify floor flatness of [1/8] [____] in 10 feet ([3] [____] mm / 3 m), non-cumulative.

Verify wall plumbness of [1/8] [____] in 10 feet ([3] [____] mm / 3 m), non-cumulative.

PREPARATION

[Verify that required utilities are available, of the correct characteristics, in proper location, and ready for use.]

INSTALLATION

Install partition in accordance with [manufacturer's instructions.] [ASTM E557.] [________.]

[Install electric operator, wiring, and controls. Locate control station(s) [as indicated.] [________.]

Fit and align partition assembly [and pocket doors] level and plumb.

Lubricate moving components.

Apply acoustic sealant to achieve required acoustic performance.

ADJUSTING

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

Adjust partition assembly to provide smooth operation from stacked to full open position. Do not over-compress acoustic seals.

Visually inspect partition in full extended position for light leaks to identify a potential acoustical leak.

Adjust to achieve light tight seal.

CLEANING

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

Clean finish surfaces and partition accessories.

[Break in [chalkboard] [markerboard] surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.]

DEMONSTRATION

Provide systems demonstration under provisions of Section [01650.] [________.]

Demonstrate operation of partition, identify potential operational problems, [and] [________].

SCHEDULES

Seminar Room 206: Hinged panel type, manual operation, floor to ceiling, STC of 45, chalkboard surface from 3'-0" to 7'-0" above floor, tackboard surface above and below, both surfaces.

Lecture Theater 247 and 248: Folding panel type, electric operation, floor to ceiling, STC of 38, carpet surfaced both faces, field applied.

Lecture Theater 251 and 252: Individual sliding panel type, electric operation, floor and ceiling track, STC of 44, vinyl fabric surfaced both faces.

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