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Moduflex Series 800 Model 840 Section 10650. CSI 3-Part Specifications.

OPERABLE WALLS

Moduflex® SERIES 800
Continuously Hinged Panels Model 840 Electrically Operated

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 10650 - OPERABLE WALLS

PART 1    GENERAL
(See Project Guide Specifications for Scope, Related Work, References, Submittals, Product Delivery and Acceptable Manufacturers paragraphs.)

PART 2    PRODUCTS

2.1    OPERABLE WALLS shall be manufactured by Panelfold, Inc., Miami, Florida, U.S.A. and installed by an authorized representative of the manufacturer in openings prepared by others to Moduflex® Series 800 requirements.

2.2    OPERATION shall consist of a series of manually operated flat panels, top supported. Top and bottom seals shall be as specified in paragraph 2.8.

2.3    PANEL CONFIGURATION shall be as follows for areas indicated on the plans:

2.3.1    MODEL 840 shall be comprised of a series of continuously-hinged panels, center stacking, electrically operated.
2.3.2    Final closure shall be effected by (specify: Jamb-hinged Half Panels; Offset Jambs; or Seal Thru Pocket Door).

2.4    PANELS shall be 4" (102) thick, one piece, all-steel construction. Continuous steel panel faces shall be invisibly welded to minimum 14 gauge (1.90) one-piece steel frames. Horizontal or vertical spliced frames or faces shall not be permitted. Interlocking vertical panel edges shall be made of steel.

The vertical edges of the panels shall not require trim thus minimizing the appearance of the vertical joining of the Sheer-Look® panels.

2.5    PANELS shall be factory surfaced with one of the following (colors to be selected from manufacturer's standards):

2.5.1    Manufacturer's standard vinyl, Class A flame spread (specify Type I; or Type II).
2.5.2    Manufacturer's standard Ribtex
®, vertical-rib wall carpeting, Class A minimum weight 21 oz. per lineal yard, fused bonded backing.
2.5.3    Manufacturer's Woventex
®, panel fabric, Class A. acrylic backed.
2.5.4    Maharam Tekwall 1000 panel fabric, Class A acrylic backed.
2.5.5    Customer's Own Material to be factory applied (subject to approval by the manufacturer for suitability to standard manufacturing processes and equipment).
2.5.6    Coated steel panel faces for field surfacing by others.

2.6    HANGING WEIGHT of panels shall not exceed 12 lbs./ft2 (58.6 Kg/m2).

2.7    ACOUSTICAL RATING as tested by an independent acoustical laboratory in accordance with ASTM E90-85 test procedures in a full scale 14'0" (4267) by 9'3" (2819) opening shall be (specify: STC 54, STC 52, STC 49 or STC 47). Optional N.R.C. .90, STC 50 Panels shall be supplied where indicated on the plans.

2.8    SOUND SEALS shall be as follows:

2.8.1    Vertical seals between panels shall consist of deep nesting, universal interlocking ESP bronze steel astragals incorporating continuous, vinyl acoustical seals. Vertical astragal vinyl seals shall be installed on the outboard edges of the panel skins in a double row with an acoustical labyrinth.
2.8.2    Horizontal TOP seals shall be continuous contact extruded vinyl shapes.
2.8.3    Horizontal BOTTOM seals shall be (specify: 1-1/2" (38) clearance-type automatically actuated; or 2-1/2' self compensating). Downward pressure of all clearance type bottom seal mechanisms shall assure an acoustical seal and resist panel movement.

2.9    SUSPENSION SYSTEM shall be steel Type 5 track. Track hanger brackets shall be supported by aclustable steel hanger rods. Alternate panels shall be supported by trolley assemblies of steel radial type ball-bearing wheels. Trolleys shall be attached to the panels with adjustable steel pendant bolts with locks to prevent panel misalignment.

2.10    PANELS shall be hinged with manufacturer's standard butt-type hinges.

2.11    POCKET DOORS where indicated on the plans shall be manufactured of the same materials as the panels. Hinges shall be standard butt-type.

PART 3    EXECUTION (See Project Specifications Guide for Execution, Installation, Clearing and Demonstration paragraphs).

NOTE:    The ASTM - 84 procedure Class A flame spread and other test results referenced herein are for comparison purposes only and are not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other materials under actual fire conditions.

Panefold products are manufactured and sold under Panelfold®, Moduflex®, Startex�, Fabrictex®, Ropetex®, Woodtex®, Ribtex®, Woventex®, Sheer Look®, Autoseal� and Manuseal� trademarks and U.S. and Canadian patents worldwide. All dimensions shown in parentheses are millimeters. Panelfold is constantly developing its products and reserves the right to change specifications and materials without notice. Copyright® 1998 by Panelfold, Inc. All rights reserved.

For further information, or additional technical information, contact your Panelfold distributor.

Panelfold®
FOLDING DOORS * ACOUSTICAL FOLDING PARTITIONS * OPERABLE WALLS * RELOCATABLE WALLS
Panelfold, Inc. P.O. Box 680130, Miami, Florida 33168
(305) 688-3501 FAX: (305) 688-0185

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