Part 1 – General 1.1 Description A. General: 1. Furnish and install operable partitions and suspension system. Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services for operable walls in accordance with provisions of contract documents. 1.2 Related work by others A. Preparation of opening will be by General Contractor. Any deviation of site conditions contrary to approved shop drawings must be called to the attention of the architect. B. All header, blocking, support structures, jambs, track enclosures, surrounding insulation, and sound baffles as required in 1.4 Quality Assurance. C. Pre-punching of support structure in accordance with approved shop drawings. D. Paint or otherwise finishing all trim and other materials adjoining head and jamb of operable partitions. 1.3 Submittals A. Complete shop drawings are to be provided prior to fabrication indicating construction and installation details. Shop drawings must be submitted within 60 days after receipt of signed contract. 1.4 Quality Assurance A. Installation shall be performed by an installer certified by the manufacturer. B. Preparation of the opening shall conform to the criteria set forth by ASTM E557 Standard Practice for Architectural Application and Installation of Operable Partitions. C. The partition STC (Sound Transmission Classification) shall be achieved per the standard test method ASTM E90- 99 and E413-87. Test run under ASTM procedures prior to E90-99 shall not be permitted. All tests must be from an independent, currently operating, NVLAP-accredited laboratory available to verify results. 1.5 Product delivery, storage, and handling A. Proper storage of partitions before installation, and continued protection during and after installation will be the responsibility of the General Contractor. 1.6 Warranty A. Partition panels shall be guaranteed for a period of two years with all mechanical parts including track and carriers guaranteed for a period of five years. This guarantee is against defects in material or workmanship of manufacturer’s product, excluding abuse.
