SECTION 12500 SHADE (AUSTRIAN SHADES)

PART 1--GENERAL

1. DESCRIPTION
   1. General: Provide operable shades in accordance with this document and plans.
   2. Related work specified elsewhere.
      1. Rough carpentry for wood blocking and support grounds.
      2. Miscellaneous metal for framing and reinforcing.
      3. Optional: Electrical power requirements and controls for motorized shades.
2. QUALITY ASSURANCE
   1. Provide operable shades from a firm that has specialized in the fabrication and installation of such work for at least five (5) years in projects of similar size and scope.
   2. Provide operable shades as complete units produced by a single manufacturer, including the necessary mounting brackets, hardware, fittings, fastenings, and installation.
   3. Installation shall be performed by an authorized manufacturer's representative experienced in the installation and maintenance of such assemblies.
3. STANDARDS
   1. Except as modified by governing codes and contract documents, comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following:
      1. When required by fire codes, fabrics shall be flame resistant in accordance with NFPA-701 test requirements.
      2. Flameproofing shall leave the fabric cleanable, dimensionally stable, and resistant to UV deterioration.
      3. Optional: All electrical components and systems shall be listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (), and all wiring shall be performed to National Electric Code (N.E.C.) standards.
4. SUBMITTALS
   1. Manufacturer's Data: Submit specifications and operating and installation instructions for shades.
   2. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings for shades, including dimensioned plans seaming instructions, details, connections, anchorages, and the relation to adjacent construction.
   3. Samples: Submit 24 x 24-in. samples of fabrics(s) as specified and operable hardware with cut sheets.
   4. Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer's printed instructions for cleaning and maintenance of the products.
   5. Optional: Submit wiring diagrams detailing the wiring for motorized operation, relays, low-voltage interfaces, and switch locations.
5. PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
   1. Subcontractor shall not deliver the shades until room(s) containing shades are painted and ready for shade installation. Shades and components shall be protected from damage during delivery and installation.
6. WARRANTY
   1. A written warranty agreeing to repair or replace hardware or fabric due to faulty material, workmanship or installation for a period of one (1) year.

PART 2--Product: Austrian Shades

1. MANUFACTURER
   1. General: Provided an operable shade system as produced by one manufacturer. Products specified herein by proprietary designation are as manufactured by DFB Sales Inc., telephone (718) 729-8310, and establish the quality standards required. Equivalent products of other manufacturers will be considered provided they meet those established standards and comply with the contract documents.
2. FABRICATION
   Specifications for Austrian Shades consist of the following:
   1. Austrian shades shall be fabricated with even swoops in a fullness and width as outlined below.
   2. 5/8-in. shirring tape with rings shall be sewn to the back of the fabric. Spacing between the shirring tapes shall not exceed 16 in. on center and be secured to the fabric with a single-needle sewing machine.
   3. Fullness shall be 2 or 2 1/2 times the vertical drop with an estimated 20% for the width, so that the shade will not hourglass.
   4. Side hems shall be single-turned 3/4 in. wide, consist of two layers of fabric, and be sewn to and cover the shirring tape. All vertical seams shall fall on the shirring tape.
   5. Bottom hems shall be double-turned 1 1/2 in., consisting of three layers of fabric. An aluminum hembar, equal to the width of the shade and covered in fabric, shall be attached to the bottom of the shade and not be visible from the front.
   6. Hardware: Headrail shall be 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. extruded aluminum, with an integral channel to receive the attachment spline from the shade. The cord lock shall be integrated into the headrail which is the crash-proof and self-aligning style #101 manufactured by DFB Sales, Inc. Optional motorized headrail shall be 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. with an integrated motor and lift system style #201 manufactured by DFB Sales, Inc.
3. FABRIC(S)
   1. Fabric selection shall be _________.

PART 3--Execution

1. EXAMINATION
   1. Examine substrates, adjoining construction and conditions under which the work is to be installed. The work shall not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
2. PREPARATION
   1. Install shades with hardware in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
   2. Hang shades plumb and square, running up and down. set appropriate stops, and leave in the open position.
   3. Shades shall be free of creases and wrinkles after hanging and shall be steamed and dressed down as required.
3. PROTECTION
   Protect shades from soiling or damage after hanging.