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SECTION 12500 SHADE (CONTRACT DFB SOL-R-SHADE, CHAIN-OPERATED)

PART 1--GENERAL

SCOPE OF WORK
1. Supply all labor, hardware, materials, and equipment for a complete installation of this section.
SUBMITTALS
1. General: Submit procedures and provisions.
2. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings, indicating all materials, including dimensions, in relation to abutting construction and installation details.
3. Samples: Submit a full-sized mockup of the specified type of shade(s).
4. Product Information: Submit specifications and product literature.
5. References: Supply no less than three (3) jobs of similar scope, with contacts and phone numbers.
STANDARDS
1. Except as modified by governing codes and contract documents, comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following:
  1. Shade material shall be flame resistant in accordance with NFPA-701 test requirements, washable, dimensionally stable and resistant to ultraviolet deterioration.
  2. Certification for flame resistance shall be provided with a written certificate from an independent testing laboratory.
PRODUCT DELIVERY
1. Each shade shall be protected in its own cardboard box.
2. Each shade shall be labeled denoting room number, rotation number, size and shadecloth style.
3. Damaged shades shall be replaced with new ones, at no expense to the owner.
JOB SITE CONDITIONS:
1. Windows and frames must be installed and glazed.
2. Wet work including sheetrock, spackling, tapping, and paint shall be completed and dry.

PART 2--PRODUCT

MANUFACTURER
1. General: Provided an operable shade unit 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. Adjustment-free system shall be provided that is controlled by a ball chain (90 lb. test). The clutch system shall be comprised of multi-banded steel springs that create the pressure necessary to keep the shade in the desired position. The clutch shall develop no more than 1/2 lb. drag, for easy lift.
3. Brackets: They shall be made from 16-gauge galvanized steel capable of being mounted in any position. The idle-end bracket shall have a means of leveling the shade after installation; the set screw adjustment shall provide infinite leveling degrees. Bracket functions as a support for the fascia.
4. Shade Mounting System: Shade shall be mounted to tube by means of high cure double face tape. Tube shall be 1 3/8 in O.D. 15 GA rolled steel. Fabric shall make 1 1/2 revolutions abound tube in full down position.
5. Hem/Hembar: The hembar shall be extruded aluminum weighting 1/4 lb. per linear foot and sit behind two thicknesses of shadecloth. The hem shall be triple thick with an electronically welded seam.
6. Fascia (optional): A component feature that, if required, shall be .040-in-thick extruded aluminum.
7. Side/Sill Channels (optional): A component feature produced in .065-in-thick extruded aluminum. The two-piece channel design shall eliminate visible fasteners.
8. Finishes: Aluminum components, fascias, side channels, and sill channels are available in standard colors: White, Bronze or Anodized Aluminum. Bracket finsihes are available in White, Brown or Gray. Painted finishes on aluminum components are baked enamel. Custom colors (optional) can be submitted.
9. Ceiling Pockets (optional): They shall be made of .050-in-thick extruded aluminum in a style chosen for the job. Outside dimensions are 3 1/4 in. square.
BLACKOUT SHADE SYSTEM
1. All of the above specifications in Section 2.1 are valid with the addition of:
  1. Side and sill channels shall be furnished with light-blocking inserts.
  2. The headbox shall be fitted with end caps and bottom closure (with light-block inserts). The entire assembly shall provide 100 percent outside light omission.
SOL-R-SHADE SHADECLOTH PROGRAM
1. Performance: The shadecloth shall hang flat without deflection or distortion. The edges of the shadeband shall be cut square to insure true tracking of the shadeband and cut clean so that the core yarn is not exposed.
2. Flame Retardance: The shadecloth shall pass the California Flame Text Title 19, Section 1273.3, medium-scale test for interior fabric and shall pass the NFPA Flame Test.
3. Sol-R-Control Shadecloth
       1000 Series (22% openness factor).
       2000 Series (5% openness factor).
       2500 Series (5% openness factor).
       3000 Series (11% openness factor).
       4000 Series (5% openness factor).
       4100 Series (10% openness factor).
       4400 Series (3% openness factor).
       5000 Series (0% openness factor).
       6000 Series (translucent Sol-R-Film).
       7100 Series (11% openness factor).
       7600 Series (1% openness factor).
       9003 Series (1% openness factor).
       9500 Series (0% openness factor).

PART 3--EXECUTION

PROJECT CONDITIONS
1. Inspection: The job site is to be available for inspection seven (7) days prior to the installation. Installation shall not commence until all job conditions are suitable.
2. Schedule: the installation shall be coordinated with the job-schedule outline and other trades.
3. Measurements: All measurements shall be field verified.
INSTALLATIONS
1. Fastening: The shade shall be installed according to manufacturer's instructions. Each bracket shall receive two (2) screws. The shade shall be set into place and leveled via a leveling screw. The shade shall pass final inspection tests.
2. Installers: Installers shall have no less than three (3) years experience with shade installations.
3. Cleanup: All debris related to the trade shall be removed from the building and disposed of legally. The 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.