Project Specifications Guide Section 08350. CSI 3-Part Specifications.

    1.1 SCOPE

1.1.1 The requirements of the instructions to Bidders,
General Conditions, Supplementary General
Conditions and Section apply to all
work herein after specified.
1.1.2 This section shall include the furnishing of all tools, equipment and labor necessary to complete all folding door work shown on drawings and/or herein specified.
1.1.3 Manufacturer shall furnish folding doors complete with hardware, tracks, jambs, and all necessary mechanisms to provide complete operation.
1.1.4 The folding doors herein after specified shall be installed by qualified factory trained craftsmen skilled in this trade.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

1.2.1 Section 03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete
1.2.2 Section 04200 Unit Masonry
1.2.3 Section 05100 Structural Metal Framing
1.2.4 Section 06100 Rough Carpentry
1.2.5 Section 06200 Finish Carpentry
1.2.6 Section 07920 Sealants and Caulking
1.2.7 Section 09250 Gypsum Board
1.2.8 Section 09300 Finish Ceilings
1.2.9 Section 09500 Acoustical Treatment
1.2.10 Section 09650 Finish Flooring
1.2.11 Section 09680 Carpet
1.2.12 Section 09900 Painting
1.2.13 Section 09950 Wall Coverings

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 One sample of each color material to be used on the project.
1.3.2 Copies of properly identified manufacturer's literature with proposed catalog numbers identified.
1.3.3 Complete shop drawings showing elevations of units, locations in the buildings, conditions at openings with wall thickness and materials, typical and special details of construction, location and installation requirements for hardware and operators, shape and thickness of materials, joints and connections and material finishes.

1.4 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1.4.1 Deliver materials to job site and protect unsealed materials from abrasions.
1.4.2 Identify each container with material name and identification number.
1.4.3 Store materials under cover, protected from weather and construction activities. Safe storage of materials prior to installation is to be the responsibility of the general contractor.

1.5 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS:

The following manufacturers are acceptable if the product bid meets the criteria outlined in the specifications and detailed on the drawings. All others must submit to the architect for approval, no less than 10 days prior to the bidding, sufficient information to show that their product will meet the intent of the specifications: PANELFOLD, INC.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
                    (See separate panel models Product Briefs for specifications)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXECUTION 

Before installation is commenced, inspect the opening. Surfaces shall be clean and dry. Concrete surfaces shall be free of excess mortar and lumps. Wood surfaces shall be well nailed and/or glued, nailed heads driven flush, and wood free of voids. Metal surfaces shall be free of grease, oil,dirt, rust corrosion and welding slag, without sharp edges.

3.2 PREPARATION

Open containers and verify that all required parts are available and undamaged before disposing of containers. Arrange materials in proper sequence to conform with manufacturer's information and installation instructions.

3.3 INSTALLATION 

3.3.1 Installer shall conform to the manufacturer's installation instruction sheets.
3.3.2 Lubricate all bearing and sliding parts and adjust for smooth and easy operation.
3.3.3 Adjust locking hardware for accurate fit.

3.4 CLEANING

3.4.1 Clean all wood, metal, vinyl and plastic laminate surfaces to remove soil without using abrasive cleaners of solutions containing corrosive solvents.
3.4.2 Remove debris from worksite.

3.5 DEMONSTRATION 

3.5.1 After all adjustments, lubrications and clean-up, the installer shall demonstrate and instruct the proper operation, function and maintenance procedures for the walls.
3.5.2 Deliver all keys, operation and maintenance manuals to the owner.