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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-6653-Gymnasium-Dividers_Rev_1Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School January 19, 2021 Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District 100% Construction Documents Perkins Eastman DPC, project #71011 GYMNASIUM DIVIDERS 11 6653 - 1 SECTION 11 6653 GYMNASIUM DIVIDERS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes electrically-operated center-drive divider system. B. Related Requirements: 1. Section 05 2100 “Steel Joist Framing.” 2. Section 05 5000 “Metal Fabrications" for miscellaneous steel framing and supports for mounting gymnasium dividers. 3. Section 11 6623 "Gymnasium Equipment." 4. Division 26 Sections “Electrical” for electric service for motor operators, controls, and other powered devices for motorized gymnasium dividers. 1.3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site. 1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS A. Make Submittals in accordance with Section 01 3300 “Submittal Procedures.” B. Product Data: For each type of product. 1. Motors: Show nameplate data, ratings, characteristics, and mounting arrangements. C. Shop Drawings: For gymnasium dividers. 1. Include plans showing alignment of curtains in relation to sport-court layout and overhead structural supports. 2. Include elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. 3. Include system clearances, stacking requirements, and limits for fitting into adjacent construction. 4. Include point loads and locations for attachment of gymnasium dividers to structure. 5. Include diagrams for power, signal, and control wiring. D. Samples for Verification: For divider curtain fabrics, not less than 12 inches square of mesh and of solid fabric. Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School January 19, 2021 Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District 100% Construction Documents Perkins Eastman DPC, project #71011 GYMNASIUM DIVIDERS 11 6653 - 2 1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS A. Coordination Drawings: Reflected ceiling plans with divider-curtain layouts, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, based on input from installers of the items involved: 1. Structural members to which divider-curtain systems will be attached. 2. Suspended ceiling components, if any. 3. Items supported from building structure, including the following: a. Lighting fixtures. b. Air outlets and inlets. c. Speakers. d. Sprinklers. e. Smoke detectors. f. Acoustical treatments or panels. g. Access panels. B. Qualification Data: For Installer. C. Product Certificates: For each type of gymnasium divider. D. Sample Warranty: For special warranty. 1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For gymnasium dividers to include in operation and maintenance manuals. 1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: Fabricator of products or an entity that employs installers and supervisors who are trained and approved by manufacturer. 1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install gymnasium dividers until spaces are enclosed and weatherproof, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated for Project when occupied for its intended use. B. Field Measurements: Verify size of space, available clearances, obstructions, and position for gymnasium dividers. 1.9 COORDINATION A. Coordinate installation of overhead-supported gymnasium dividers and suspension-system components with other construction including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire-suppression- system components, and partition assemblies. B. Electrically Operated Dividers: Coordinate electrical requirements for type and location of power supply, conduit, wiring, and control boxes. Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School January 19, 2021 Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District 100% Construction Documents Perkins Eastman DPC, project #71011 GYMNASIUM DIVIDERS 11 6653 - 3 1.10 WARRANTY A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of gymnasium dividers that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. 1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Faulty operation of gymnasium dividers. b. Tearing or deterioration of fabric, seams, or other materials beyond normal use. 2. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 CENTER-DRIVE DIVIDER SYSTEMS A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Mid-Roll Gym Divider by Draper, Inc. or a comparable product by one of the following or equal: 1. ADP Lemco. 2. Performance Sports Systems. 3. Porter Athletic Equipment Company. B. Divider-Curtain System: Electrically operated, with center-drive tube rolling the upper and lower sections of the curtain simultaneously. 1. Operation: Rolling action shall be from the middle of the curtain, and shall be achieved without the use of belts or cables. Upper and lower sections of fabric shall be attached via plastic spline to a 3.35 inch diameter rotating drive pipe operated by electrical motor. Curtain shall be held at desired height by two 2 inch nylon straps which will terminate in stabilizers to which the center drive pipe is attached. C. Configuration: Rectangular shape with straight bottom and extending across room as indicated on Drawings. 1. Maximum dimension of stored divider: 2 feet from bottom of structural support to bottom of rolled curtain. 2. Minimum required clearance between vertical curtain edges and adjacent fixed objects: 6 inches. 3. Minimum curtain height to be 20 feet to keep all electrical components out of reach. 4. Provide 36 inches space between curtain ends and walls or fixed objects to allow passage space around divider. D. Operating Mechanism: Drive tube shall be driven by 880 in.-lbs., 14 RPM, 110-120V AC, 60 cycle, tubular motor featuring internal limit switches. Provide number of motors determined by curtain size and weight. Provide a synchronizer when the curtain has two motors. Provide motors with a mechanism to counteract the reactive torque forces from the motors and self- retracting cable reel system to provide power at motors. E. Curtain Attachment: Suspend upper section of curtain from 1.5 inch top batten, which passes through a pocket in the fabric. Secure both upper and lower sections of fabric to drive tube using a plastic spline material sealed inside a pocket. Provide drive tube with extruded grooves into which spline material slides providing a continuous and secure attachment. F. Attachment: Attach top batten structural support with beam clamps, hanger brackets, and 3/8 inch diameter threaded rods. Attachment clamps designed to be capable of supporting a minimum of 5000 lb. each and provided in sufficient number to provide a combined minimum 45:1 attachment point safety factor. Fittings shall be spaced a maximum of 10 feet center-to- Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School January 19, 2021 Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District 100% Construction Documents Perkins Eastman DPC, project #71011 GYMNASIUM DIVIDERS 11 6653 - 4 center. Suspension method shall be designed so that the curtain can be stored in as little as 14 inches if suspended directly from roof truss, roof joist or other roof support beam. G. Bottom Batten: 1.5 inches diameter steel pipe contained inside sealed pocket. 2.2 MATERIALS A. Support Chain and Fittings: For chains used for overhead lifting, provide Grade 80 heat-treated alloy steel chains, complying with ASTM A 391/A 391M, with commercial-quality, hot-dip galvanized or zinc-plated steel connectors and hangers. B. General-Purpose Chain: For chains not used for overhead lifting, provide carbon steel chain, complying with ASTM A 413/A 413M, Grade 30 proof coil chain or other grade recommended by gymnasium divider manufacturer. Provide coating type, chain size, number, and installation method complying with manufacturer's written instructions. C. Anchors, Fasteners, Fittings, and Hardware: Manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant or non-corrodible units; concealed; tamperproof, vandal-resistant design. 2.3 ELECTRIC OPERATORS A. Factory-assembled electric operation system of size and capacity recommended and provided by gymnasium divider manufacturer for gymnasium dividers specified, with electric motors, thermal-overload protection, factory-prewired motor controls, control devices, and accessories required for proper operation. Include wiring from control stations to motors. Coordinate operator wiring requirements and electrical characteristics with building electrical system. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. C. Motor Electrical Characteristics: 1. Voltage: NEMA standard voltage selected to operate on nominal circuit voltage to which motor is connected. 2. Phase: Single. 3. Hertz: 60. 4. Horsepower: Manufacturer's standard. D. Limit Switches: Adjustable switches, interlocked with motor controls and set to automatically stop dividers at fully extended and fully retracted positions. E. Control System: 1. Key Operation: NEMA ICS 6, Type 1 enclosure, momentary-contact, three-position switch-operated control. a. Keys: Provide two keys per station. 2.4 DIVIDER CURTAINS A. Upper Curtain, Mesh: Woven mesh of polyester yarn coated with vinyl, weighing not less than 9 oz./sq. yd. 1. Mesh Color: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors and color densities. Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School January 19, 2021 Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District 100% Construction Documents Perkins Eastman DPC, project #71011 GYMNASIUM DIVIDERS 11 6653 - 5 B. Lower Curtain, Solid: Woven polyester fabric coated with vinyl, 18 oz./sq. yd., 10-foot height above floor. 1. Fabric Color(s): Two colors, matching school colors. C. Hems: Folded and electronically welded. D. Seams: Electronically welded. E. Overall Curtain Height: Floor to ceiling, within installation clearances required. F. Bottom of Curtain: Approximately 2 inches above finished floor. G. Divider Curtain Flame-Resistance Ratings: Passes NFPA 701, Test 2. 2.5 DIVIDER SYSTEM ACCESSORIES A. Safety Lock: Locks drive system when speed exceeds 1-1/2 fps. B. Audible Motion Alarm: Provide alarm with intermittent warning tone when curtain is raised or lowered. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for alignment of mounting substrates, installation tolerances, operational clearances, locations of connections to building electrical system, and other conditions affecting performance of the Work. 1. Verify critical dimensions. 2. Examine supporting structure. 3. Examine wall assemblies, where reinforced to receive anchors and fasteners, to verify that locations of concealed reinforcements are clearly marked. Locate reinforcements and mark locations. B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions. B. Install gymnasium dividers after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed. C. Install gymnasium dividers level, plumb, square, and true; anchored securely to supporting structure; positioned at locations and elevations indicated; in proper relation to adjacent construction; and aligned with sport-court layout. 1. Verify clearances for movable components of gymnasium dividers throughout entire range of operation and for access to operating components. D. Connections: Connect electric operators to building electrical system. Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School January 19, 2021 Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District 100% Construction Documents Perkins Eastman DPC, project #71011 GYMNASIUM DIVIDERS 11 6653 - 6 3.3 ADJUSTING A. Adjust movable components of gymnasium dividers to operate safely, smoothly, easily, and quietly, free from binding, warp, distortion, uneven tension, nonalignment, misplacement, disruption, or malfunction, throughout entire operational range; and lubricate as recommended in writing by manufacturer. B. Limit Switch Adjustment: Set and adjust upper and lower limit controls. 3.4 DEMONSTRATION A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain gymnasium dividers. END OF SECTION