SECTION 12500 PANEL (SLIDING PANEL SYSTEM)

PART 1--GENERAL
  1. DESCRIPTION
    1. General: Provide operable panels 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 panels.
  2. QUALITY ASSURANCE
    1. Provide operable panels 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 panels 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 panels.
    2. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings for panels, 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 panels until room(s) containing panels are painted and ready for panel installation. Panels 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: Sliding Panel System
  1. MANUFACTURER
    1. General: Provided an operable panel 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. FABRICATION
    Specifications sliding panel system shall consist of the following:
    1. Each panel shall be fabricated with a 2-in. bottom hem with a sewn-in aluminum bar, 1/2-in. side hems, and a 1-in.-reinforced top hem with Velcro. Each panel section shall be attached to a panel glide. All hems shall be blindstitched so as to eliminate all visible stitching. The configuration is mounted on an aluminum PT109 track system that allows the panel to slide in its own channel by hand or a cord traverse.

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 panels with hardware in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
    2. Hang panels plumb and square, running laterally. Set appropriate stops, and leave in the open position.
    3. Panels shall be free of creases and wrinkles after hanging and shall be steamed and dressed down as required.
  3. PROTECTION
    Protect panels from soiling or damage after hanging.