SECTION 10 1100

VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS

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This master specification section has been prepared by AJW Architectural Products for use in the preparation of a project specification section covering markerboards, tackboards, sliding marker boards, bulletin boards, and display cases.

This specification is a part of the SpexPlus™ system, which comprises a full architectural master specification that can be used to specify all project requirements.

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PART 1	GENERAL

1.1	SUMMARY

Edit the following paragraphs to include only those items specified in this section.

A.	Section Includes:

1.	Markerboards.

2.	Tackboards.

3.	Horizontal sliding units.

4.	Display cases.

5.	Bulletin boards.

Coordinate the following paragraphs with other sections in the project manual.

B.	Related Sections:

1.	Division 01: Administrative, procedural, and temporary work requirements.

1.2	REFERENCES

In the following paragraphs, retain only those reference standards that are used elsewhere in this section.

A.	ASTM International (ASTM) (www.astm.org):

1.	B221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.

2.	E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics for Building Materials.

B.	Federal Specifications (FS) CCC-W-408D - Wall Covering, Vinyl Coated.

1.3	SUBMITTALS

Limiting submittals to only those actually required helps to minimize liability arising from the review of submittals. Minimize submittals on smaller, less complex projects.

Include the following for submission of shop drawings, product data, and samples for the Architect's review.

A.	Submittals for Review:

1.	Shop Drawings: Illustrate each visual display unit required; include dimensioned elevations of each display board; show anchors and accessories.

2.	Product Data: Descriptive data on display boards, including [markerboard] [and] [tackboard] surface, frame, trim, and accessories.

3.	Samples: Provide samples illustrating face, core, backing, and trim material showing colors and textures.

Include the following for submission of sustainable design submittals.

B.	Sustainable Design Submittals:

1.	Regional Materials: Certify distance between manufacturer and project and between manufacturer and extraction or harvest point in miles.

C.	Closeout Submittals:

1.	Maintenance Instructions: Include cleaning and stain removal procedures and precautions.

1.4	QUALITY ASSURANCE

Coordinate the following with building code requirements; edit to suit project requirements.

A.	Tackboards: Maximum flame spread/smoke developed rating as required by Code, tested to ASTM E84.

1.5	DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A.	Provide factory-installed protective covering for markerboards; do not remove until after installation.

B.	Store products upright in manner providing proper protection.

1.6	WARRANTIES

A.	Markerboards: Provide manufacturer's life of original installation warranty providing coverage against loss of original writing or erasing capabilities, crazing, cracking, flaking, and staining.

PART 2	PRODUCTS

2.1	MANUFACTURERS

A.	Contract Documents are based on products by AJW Architectural Products, 509 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553, 845-562-3332, www.ajw.com, specs@ajw.com.

Edit the following to indicate whether or not substitutions will be permitted for the products in this section.

B.	Substitutions: [Under provisions of Division 01.] [Not permitted.]

2.2	MARKERBOARDS

A.	Markerboards:

1.	Balanced, high-pressure laminated, porcelain enamel markerboards, three ply construction consisting of face sheet, core material, and backing.

2.	Face sheet: Enameling grade cold-rolled steel specially processed for temperatures used in coating porcelain on steel. Coat faces and exposed edges with three coat process consisting of primer, ground coat, and color cover coat.

Edit the following to indicate desired type of core material.

3.	Core material: 1/2 inch thick [particleboard, ANSI A208.1, Grade 1-M-1.] [Hardboard.]

4.	Backing sheet: Manufacturer's standard aluminum foil sheet.

5.	Laminating adhesive: Manufacturer's standard moisture resistant thermoplastic adhesive.

2.3	TACKBOARDS

Include the following for natural cork tackboards.

A.	Natural Cork Tackboards:

1.	Balanced, high pressure laminated, natural cork tackboards, two ply construction consisting of natural cork face sheet and backing.

Edit the following to indicate desired cork thickness.

2.	Face sheet: [1/8] [1/4] inch thick self-healing natural cork sheet.

Edit the following to indicate desired backing sheet.

3.	Backing sheet: [1/4 inch thick hardboard.] [3/8 inch thick fiberboard.]

4.	Laminating adhesive: Manufacturer's standard moisture resistant thermoplastic adhesive.

Include the following for vinyl-fabric-faced cork tackboards.

B.	Vinyl Fabric-Faced Cork Tackboards:

1.	Balanced, high-pressure laminated, vinyl fabric-faced cork tackboards, three ply construction consisting of vinyl fabric face sheet, cork sheet core material, and backing.

2.	Vinyl fabric face Sheet: Mildew-resistant, washable vinyl fabric complying with FS CCC-W-408D, weighing minimum 13 ounces per square yard.

Edit the following to indicate desired cork thickness.

3.	Cork sheet: [1/8] [1/4] inch thick self-healing natural cork sheet.

Edit the following to indicate desired backing sheet.

4.	Backing sheet: [1/4 inch thick hardboard.] [3/8 inch thick fiberboard.]

5.	Laminating adhesive: Manufacturer's standard moisture resistant thermoplastic adhesive.

Include the following for colored cork tackboards.

C.	Colored Cork Tackboards:

1.	Balanced, high-pressure laminated, colored cork tackboards, two ply construction consisting of colored cork face sheet material, and backing.

2.	Face Sheet: Seamless, 1/4 inch thick, self-healing ground natural cork compressed with resinous binder with washable vinyl finish and integral color throughout, laminated to burlap backing.

3.	Backing sheet: 1/4 inch thick hardboard.

4.	Laminating adhesive: Manufacturer's standard moisture resistant thermoplastic adhesive.

2.4	ALUMINUM TRIM AND ACCESSORIES

A.	Aluminum Trim:

1.	Fabricate from minimum 0.062 inch thick extruded aluminum alloy of proper size and shape to suit installation.

a.	Minimize joints.

b.	Miter corners to neat, hairline closure.

2.	Frame markerboards and tackboards with [3/4 inch flat trim.] [1-1/2 inch box trim.] [1-1/4 inch wide flat trim.]

B.	Marker Tray: Manufacturer's standard continuous, [solid type aluminum tray with ribbed section.] [box type aluminum tray with slanted front and cast aluminum end closures.]

C.	Map Rail:

1.	Rail: Continuous cork display rail [1 inch] [2 inches] wide, integral with map rail.

2.	End stops: One end stop each at each end map rail.

3.	Map hooks: Two map hooks with flexible metal clips for each 48 inches of map rail.

4.	Flag holder: One flag holder for each map rail.

2.5	HORIZONTAL SLIDING UNITS

A.	Horizontal Sliding Units:

1.	Trim and panel edging fabricated from heavy gauge extruded aluminum.

2.	Mount nylon ball bearing rollers on top of each sliding panel.

B.	Mounting Style: [Surface mounted.] [Recessed.]

C.	Back Panel: [Porcelain enamel markerboard.] [Natural cork tackboard.] [Colored cork tackboard.] [Vinyl faced tackboard.] [None.]

Edit the following to indicate desired number of sliding panels.

D.	Number of Sliding Panels: [Two.] [Three.] [Four.]

Edit the following to indicate desired number of tracks.

E.	Number of Tracks: [Two.] [Three.] [Four.]

F.	Sliding Panel Material: [Porcelain enamel markerboard.] [Natural cork tackboard.] [Colored cork tackboard.] [Vinyl faced tackboard.]

2.6	DISPLAY CASES

A.	Recessed Display Cases:

Edit the following to indicate desired back panel type.

1.	Back panel: [Natural cork tackboard.] [Colored cork tackboard.] [Vinyl faced tackboard.] [Wood veneer.]

Edit the following to indicate desired box type.

2.	Wood box: [Wood veneer, low pressure laminate material, as side panels for display case.] [None.]

Edit the following to indicate desired trim type.

3.	Aluminum trim: Heavy gauge extruded aluminum, [1 inch] [2 inches] [3 inches] wide.

Edit the following to indicate desired door type.

4.	Doors: 3/16 inch thick tempered safety glass, [sliding] [hinged] type.

5.	Shelving: Three adjustable glass shelves with brackets for attachment to vertical standards.

In the following paragraph select sliding rachet type for sliding doors and tumbler type for hinged doors.

6.	Lock: [Sliding ratchet] [Tumbler] type.

Include the following for optional lighting.

7.	Lighting: Top mounted fluorescent strip lighting fixtures.

B.	Surface Mounted Display Cases:

1.	Housing: 1.5 x 2 inch extruded aluminum tubing.

Edit the following to indicate desired back panel type.

2.	Back panel: [Natural cork tackboard.] [Colored cork tackboard.] [Vinyl faced tackboard.] [Wood veneer.]

Edit the following to indicate desired door type.

3.	Doors: 3/16 inch thick tempered safety glass, [sliding] [hinged] type.

4.	Shelving: Three adjustable glass shelves with brackets for attachment to vertical standards.

5.	Lock: Sliding ratchet type.

Include the following for optional lighting.

6.	Lighting: Top mounted fluorescent strip lighting fixtures.

2.7	BULLETIN BOARDS

A.	Aluminum Framed Bulletin Boards:

1.	Back panel: [Natural cork tackboard.] [Colored cork tackboard.] [Vinyl faced tackboard.]

2.	Housing: 3 inch extruded aluminum.

Edit the following to indicate desired door type.

3.	Doors: 3/16 inch thick tempered safety glass, [sliding] [hinged] type.

4.	Lock: Sliding ratchet type.

2.8	ACCESSORIES

A.	Fasteners: Type best suited to application; head finish to match frame where exposed.

2.9	FABRICATION

A.	Markerboards: Laminate face and backing sheets to core material under pressure with each substrate having minimum 80 percent coverage with 1.5 to 2.0 dry mils of laminating adhesive.

B.	Factory assemble units.

2.10	FINISHES

Include the following for porcelain enamel marker board; edit to indicate desired writing surface.

A.	Markerboards: Medium gloss white finish suitable for use with erasable dry markers.

Include the following for vinyl fabric-faced cork tackboards; edit to indicate desired color.

B.	Vinyl Fabric: [____] color [to be selected from manufacturer's full color range].

Include the following for colored cork tackboards; edit to indicate desired color.

C.	Colored Cork: [____] color [to be selected from manufacturer's full color range].

D.	Aluminum Frame and Trim: Clear satin anodized.

PART 3	EXECUTION

3.1	INSTALLATION

A.	Install visual display boards in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B.	Set plumb and level, with perimeter trim straight.

C.	Secure with concealed fasteners.

Retain the following for illuminated display cases.

D.	Connect lighting to power supply.

3.2	CLEANING

A.	Remove temporary protective coverings.

B.	Clean surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

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