SKYLIGHT/INCLINE ATHEY™SHADES SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1.0 GENERAL

1. SCOPE OF WORK: Supply all labor, hardware, materials and equipment for a complete installation of this section.
2. SUBMITTALS:
   1. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings, indicating all materials, including dimensional sizes and thicknesses, in relation to abutting construction and installation details.
   2. Samples: Submit 12-in. x 12-in. samples of the specified shade(s).
   3. Product Information: Submit specifications and product literature.
   4. References: Supply no less than three (3) jobs of a similar scope with contact names and phone numbers.
3. PRODUCT DELIVERY:
   1. Each shade shall be packed in its own cardboard box.
   2. Each shade shall be labeled denoting room number, rotation number, size and fabric style.
   3. Damaged shade(s) shall be replaced with a new one(s) at no expense to the owner.
4. JOB CONDITIONS:
   1. Roof must be completed, and windows and frame must be installed and glazed.
   2. Wetwork including sheetrock, spackling, taping and paint shall be completed and dry.
5. MANUFACTURER: DFB Sales, Inc. 21-07 Borden Avenue. Long Island City, NY 11101, phones 718-729-8310 and 1-800-433-4546, fax numbers 718-706-0526 and 1-800-332-2843.

PART 2.0 PRODUCT

1. MODEL FOUR: Skylight applications, single pull or double pull, similar to Models 1 and 2. Skylight shades shall be used whenever the incline angle is greater than 20 degrees from vertical. Support wires shall be attached to the back of the shade every 24 in., on the average. The same wires shall be utilized as in Model 3.
2. SHADECLOTHS:
   1. Sol-R-Shade shadecloth: Series 1000, 2000, and 3000. Available in a range of openness and colors.
   2. Canvas: Fine combed India cotton woven in a herringbone twill pattern, 94 x 45 thread count, available in white or natural colors.
   3. All C.O.M. fabrics> shall be backed with a standard Athey Shade backing material. Fabric shall be sewn, not laminated, to the backing material.
      1. White or natural canvas depending on the color of the C.O.M. material
      2. Woven, translucent, lightweight polyester, white color.
      3. Cotton-backed blackout Mylar, white color.
      4. Transparent 3-in Mylar.
   4. HARDWARE:
      1. Headrail shall be 1 1.2 in. x 3/4 in. extruded aluminum with integral channels to receive the attachment splines of the shade and the valance.
      2. Cord Lock shall be a crash proof, self-aligning locking device that has a built-in cord separation system to keep the cords in line and tangle free. The cord lock shall be spring loaded to keep the cord forward of the shade.
      3. Cord shall be braided non-stretching #9 dacron with a tensile strength of 130 lbs.
      4. Valance: Not available
      5. Sill Plates shall be anodized aluminum in natural aluminum or brass and furnished with nickel-plated or brass #6 screws.
      6. Brass or Chrome Cleats (optional): Button cleats can be installed in lieu of a cord lock.
      7. Pulleys shall be nylon running on plated-steel shafts.
   5. INSTALLATIONS:
      1. Fastening: Shade shall be mounted with a minimum of two (2) screws. Maximum distance between the mounting screws shall be 30 in.
      2. Installers: They shall have no less than three (3) years experience in shade installations.
      3. Clean Up: All debris shall be removed from the building as related to the trade and disposed of legally. Job site shall be left clean and orderly.
      4. Damages: Damaged surfaces and finishes resulting from a careless installation shall be repaired at no cost to the owner.
      5. Inspection: Shades shall be inspected by the architect before the installer leaves the job site.
   PART 3.0 EXECUTION
   1. PROJECT CONDITIONS:
      1. Inspection: The job site shall be inspected at least seven (7) days prior to the installation. Installation will not convene until all job conditions are suitable to the installation of the shade(s).
      2. Schedule: Installation shall be coordinated with the job schedule outline and with other trades.
      3. Measurements shall be field certified.