Ac Motor Specs July7

SECTION 12490
INTERIOR ROLLER SHADES

ATTENTION SPECIFIER PLEASE REVIEW HIGHLIGHTED NOTES AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION IN EDITING THE SPECIFICATION TO MEET PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS
VERSION JULY 7, 2003
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
SCOPE
1.)
The following specifications detail the minimum performance and related

criteria for an electronic shade control system proposed for this project.
Any deviations from this specification must be submitted in the format
defined in section 2.1.
2.)
Provide all electronic shading systems, controls, and materials as

specified in locations indicated on architectural plans including:
a.) AC Motorized Shade Drive
b.) Shade Fabric
c.) Mounting Conditions
d.) Control Options (Operator)
e.) Top Treatments and Extruded Aluminum or Steel Accessories
3.)
B.
Furnish and install all window shades, accessories, controls, and

attaching hardware.
PRODUCTS TO BE SUPPLIED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS
SECTION
1.)
Class 2 electrical control components such as control keypads and

sensors necessary to provide control characteristics as specified
elsewhere in this section.
2.)
Line-voltage control components such as group controllers and switches

as necessary to provide control characteristics as specified elsewhere in
this section.
C.
RELATED SECTIONS AND DOCUMENTS

1.)
Section 06100-- Rough Carpentry; blocking for support of window shade

brackets or pocket assemblies.
2.)
Section 09250-- Substrate for window shade systems and installation of

shade pockets, pocket closure, and/ or accessories supplied only under
this section.
3.)
Section 09510-- Acoustical Ceilings; installations of shade pockets,

pocket closure, and/or accessories supplied only under this section.
Project name/project number/date

(optional information, e.g., owner, A/E)
12490-1
Interior Roller Shades
1.2
4.)
Section 16000 - Electrical; installation of and connections to electrical

motor control system and lighting control system components supplied
only by this section as required to accomplish control requirements
specified elsewhere and as indicated in the drawings.
5.)
Drawings and general provision of the Contract, including General

Conditions and Division 12 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
REFERENCES
A.
MANUFACTURER
1.)
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
2.)
Canadian Standards Association
3.)
NOM Certification Mark
4.)
American National Standards Institute
5.)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
B.
FABRICS
1.)
2.)
Flame-retardant fabrics must meet or exceed requirements of NFPA test

#701.
Fire Provide shade fabrics tested in accordance with:
a.) 1989 NFPA 701 small scale Vertical Burn Test and rated "PASS."
b.) 1996 NFPA 701 small scale Vertical Burn (telephone booth test)
and rated "PASS."
C.
Electrical: All line voltage components of the system shall be either UL

Listed or UL recognized. All low voltage components within the system
shall be powered by UL listed or UL recognized class 2 transformers or
power supplies and wired as NEC Class 2 circuits.
D.
Electronic components within the system shall meet IEC801-2, tested to

withstand a 15kV electrostatic discharge without damage or loss of
memory.
E.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WINDOW-TREATMENT SYSTEM

1.)
The responsibility for the design, engineering, installation, and

performance of motorized window shade systems, motors, controls, lowvoltage control electrical wiring specified in this Section shall be assigned
to a single manufacturer and their authorized dealers/installers.
2.)
Unless specifically requested, the Architect will not need to produce a set
of electrical drawings for the installation or control wiring of the motors or
controllers for the window shades.
3.)
The Base Building Contractor (Main Contractor) shall coordinate

installation of the following items with the Window Shade contractor for
all window treatment systems:
a.) Metal shade pockets or housings recessed into ceiling system or
assembly.
b.) Extruded aluminum ceiling pocket trim (closure) assemblies.

12490-2
4.)
The Base Building Contractor (Main Contractor), electrical contractor,

mechanical engineer, and electrical engineer shall provide the following
materials and services to the window shade contractor for electrically
powered window treatments:
a.) Power wiring in accordance with requirements provided by the
Window Shade Contractor.
b.) Power and panel boxes of sufficient size to accommodate window
shade manufacturer's requirements, as indicated on the Electrical
Drawings.
c.) Power (junction box) within 5 (1516 mm) of each motor where
required and connect power to shade motor. (Window Shade
Contractor shall specify power needs to General Contractor).
d.) Low-voltage wiring as necessary for operation of shade control
system. All above-ceiling and concealed wiring shall be installed in
conduit. (Window Shade Contractor shall specify power needs to
General Contractor)
e.) All conduits as required for window shade electrical wiring;
coordinate requirements with window shade manufacturer before
inaccessible areas are constructed.
f.) Conduit in all areas that might not be accessible to the Window
Shade Contractor due to the building design or equipment location.
g.) Any electrical wiring, connectors, relays, or electrical devices
required to complete installation of system that are not specified in
this section.
1.3
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A.
1.4
AC Motor Shade system shall provide control of motorized window treatments

with limit setting from the motors, grouping and subgrouping of shade with
group control boxes, and trim hardware as specified for the project.
SUBMITTALS
A.
PRODUCT DATA
1.)
B.
Submit manufacturers descriptive literature for each product type

specified. Details shall include product brochures and technical
documents indicating materials, finishes, construction, and mounting
requirements. Also include installation, wiring, and operating instructions.
SHOP DRAWINGS
1.)
Indicate structural mounting requirements and installation methods as

well as relevant dimensions for each product type and mounting
condition. Typical wiring diagrams shall also be provided for each product
type showing seamless control of lighting and shading where applicable.
2.)
Provide shade schedule coordinating room number, opening size(s),

quantities and key to details.

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3.)
SPECIFIER DUE TO RESPONSIBILITIES IDENTIFIED IN SECTION

1.2-E (RESPONSIBILITY FOR WINDOW TREATMENT SYSTEM), THIS
INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION. HOWEVER,
INCLUDE THIS SECTION IF NECESSARY FOR PROJECT (TYPICALLY
REQUIRED FOR VERY CUSTOM OR LARGE PROJECTS ONLY):
Provide the following project-specific information:
a.) System one-line wiring diagrams including connection details and
overall arrangement of all shades and control locations supplied
by this section for installation and connection by division 16.
b.) Drawings indicating seam/ batten locations to aid Base Building
contractor to coordinate work.
c.) Head, jamb, and sill details to aid Base Building contractor to
coordinate work.
C.
SAMPLES
1.)
SPECIFIER INCLUDE IF NECESSARY FOR PROJECT:

Selection Samples:
a.) 8 X 10 (200 mm x 252mm) shade fabric swatches for initial fabric
color selection from manufacturers full range of available fabrics.
b.) Material samples for color and finish selection of controls.
2.)

Verification samples:
a.) One fully operational window shade sample of each type required
complete with selected shade fabric including sample of seam /
batten when applicable. Location of sample to be indicated on
drawing by the specifier. Disassemble window shade sample to
assure compliance with PART 2 of specification.
b.) One complete set of all shade components demonstrating
compliance with PART 2 of specification.
D.
TEST REPORTS, CERTIFICATES, AND DEMONSTRATION

1.)
Current reports demonstrating compliance with references listed in

Section 1.2 (References) are available upon request to verify specification
requirements.
2.)
Manufacturer shall make available to project design team and project

owner a tour of manufacturing operations to evaluate manufacturing
processes as identified in Source Quality Control Section of Part 2.
3.)
For projects where onsite demonstration of verification samples and

custom designs is impractical due to building construction schedule or
shade fabric size, manufacturer shall make available requested
verification samples at the manufacturing facility.
E.
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS
1.)
Installation, Programming, and Maintenance instructions to be included

in product packaging.

12490-4
1.5
2.)
Installation, Programming, and Maintenance Instructions must be

available on manufacturers website.
3.)
24-Hour / 7-Day Technical support shall be available to aid with

unforeseen installation difficulties.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
QUALIFICATIONS
1.)
Manufacturer shall have component quality program in place to reduce

defective levels to less than 100 PPM and provide documentation on
request.
2.)
Manufacturer shall have 15 years minimum experience manufacturing

products comparable to those specified in this section.
3.)
Manufacturer shall furnish all shading systems and electrical control

equipment for a complete installation and single source responsibility of
shading and lighting control where applicable.
4.)
The manufacturer, subsidiary, or licensed agent shall be approved to

supply the products specified and to honor any claims against the product
presented in accordance with the warranty.
5.)
Installer shall be qualified to install the specified products by prior

experience, demonstrated performance, and acceptance of any
requirement of the manufacturer, subsidiary of the manufacturer, or
licensed agent.
6.)
24-Hour / 7-Day Technical support shall be available to troubleshoot

system wiring and aid in system programming.
B.

FIELD SAMPLES
1.)
1.6
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.
STORAGE AND PROTECTION

1.)
Do not deliver items to the project until all concrete, masonry, plaster,
painting and other wet work has been completed and is dry.
2.)
Deliver shades to project in protective packaging, uniquely labeled to

identify each shade for each opening. Schedule delivery to prevent
delays to completion of work, but to minimize on-site storage time.
3.)
Store materials in a dry, secure place. Protect from weather, surface

contaminants, corrosion, construction traffic, and all other potential
damage.
B.
PROJECT / SITE CONDITIONS

1.)
1.7
Install large size sample of selected fabric for final verification of color,
weave, and density in window opening as directed by design
professional.
Electronic components shall operate in an ambient temperature range of

0C (32F) to 40C (104F) and 90% non-condensing relative humidity.
SCHEDULING

12490-5
1.8
A.
Do not fabricate shades without obtaining field dimensions for each

opening.
B.
Coordinate construction of surrounding conditions to allow for timely field

dimension verification.
C.
Manufacturers standard lead times apply. Reference submittal and

schedule accordingly for project timeline.
D.
If required, manufacturers field services require 10 business-days notice.

The contractor shall provide the manufacturer with 10 business-days
notice of the scheduled commissioning date.
E.

Pre-installation Meetings:
SPECIFICIER NOTE: FOR MOTORIZED SHADE INSTALLATIONS OR
COMPLICATED DETAILING SPECIFY ATTENDANCE AT PRE
INSTALLATION / COORDINATION MEETINGS EARLY IN PROJECT
SCHEDULE!!!
WARRANTY
A.
Manufacturer to provide written limited warranty of not less than 8 years.

1.)
The limited warranty shall cover 100% of the parts and manufacturers
labor costs required over the first two years.
2.)
The limited warranty shall also entitle the end user to a credit against the
purchase price upon return of defective goods for 8 years.
a.) 100% for years 1 and 2
b.) 50% for years 3, 4, and 5
c.) 25% for years 6, 7, and 8
1.9
B.
Warranty coverage shall begin on the date that the equipment is

energized.
C.
In the event of a warranted product failure, the shade contractor will

facilitate acquisition and delivery of all necessary components and
services to the owner.
SYSTEM STARTUP
A.
1.10
SPECIFIER ADD COMMENTS HERE IF DESIRED
OWNERS INSTRUCTIONS
A.
1.11
COMMISSIONING
A.
1.12
MAINTENANCE
A.
EXTRA MATERIALS
1.)
The manufacturer shall make available to the end user a method of

ordering new equipment for expansions, replacement, or parts to be used
as spares twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

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2.)
B.
The manufacturer must make available new or remanufactured parts for

a minimum period of ten years from the final date of commissioning.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
1.)
The manufacturer shall offer to make available to the end user a method
of ordering factory service, new or remanufactured replacement parts,
and a service contract that extends the factory-limited warranty from two
years to five years.
2.)
Manufacturer shall allow end user to purchase extended warranty

services on an annual basis for a minimum period of ten years from the
date of final commissioning.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURERS
A.
To establish the standard of quality, design, and function desired, drawings

and specifications are based on products by:
Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO
11520 Sun Shade Lane
Ashland, Virginia 23005
United States of America
Telephone 1:
Telephone 2:
Fax:
24/7 Technical Support:
Website:
B.
1 (800) 446-1503
1 (804) 752-3300
1 (804) 752-3366
1 (800) 523-9466
http://www.vimco.com
All proposed alternates (clearly delineated as such) must be submitted in

writing for approval by the Design Professional a minimum of 10 days prior to
bid date and must be made available to all bidders.
1.)
Proposed alternatives must be accompanied by a review of the

specification noting compliance or noncompliance on a line-by-line basis.
a.) If noncompliance requires additional work by other trades, this
must be clearly identified.
b.) Such additional work includes but is not limited to: equipment,
equipment installation, power wiring, low-voltage wiring, labor,
materials, programming, documentation and project management
fees.
C.
Compliant alternate proposals are subject to acceptance by the Design

Professional.
D.
Non-compliant alternate proposals shall not be considered as an equal to the

base bid.
1.)
Non-compliant alternate proposals may be considered as Voluntary

Alternate Deducts to Base Bid only and are subject to acceptance by the
Design Professional.

12490-7
2.)
E.
2.2
See section 01630 for instructions regarding submittal requirements for

alternate or substitute products.
MATERIALS
A.
2.3
If alternate deduct is accepted, specified manufacturer shall be provided

adequate time to provide a proposal equivalent to the Voluntary Alternate
Deduct.
ATTENTION SPECIFIER:
LIST PART NUMBERS OF PRODUCTS SPECIFIC TO THIS SPEC
AC MOTOR SHADE EQUIPMENT

A.
B.
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1.)
Motor allows full open, full close, and infinite stop positions in between.
2.)
Shade roller will be supplied to site with motor and idler bearings
installed.
3.)
The system will provide a maximum fabric gap of 1.5 per side (1.25 per
side is typical).
MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM

1.)
GENERAL
a.) Motor shall operate at 110-127 VAC, 50-60 Hz with a maximum
current draw of 1.6A. Rotation speed of motor shall be determined
by manufacturer, depending on shade size and torque
requirements.
2.)
POWER SUPPLY
a.) Electrical connection to shade motor shall have a 6-foot pigtail
containing 4 electrical conductors (Hot, Hot, Neutral, and Ground).
Motors shall not be parallel wired (only 1 driver per shade).
i.
3.)
Quick disconnect plug is available upon request.
BRACKETS AND MOUNTING

a.) Mounting brackets will accommodate a ceiling-, wall- or end-mount
and will be mounted to substrate with 1/4 diameter minimum steel
fasteners.
b.) Intermediate Brackets or Couplers (available for 2" and 2.5"
motorized shades only) allow one motor to lift up to three shade
panels dependent upon application and panel size.
c.) 5.5 Aluminum Tubes Only: Mounting brackets will support and
properly operate weight of 400 pounds.
d.) 5.5 Aluminum Tubes Only: The idler end assembly will consist of a
steel axle that is supported by steel roller bearings for smooth
operation. The axle will be keyed to provide a mating surface for the
idler end bracket.
4.)
SHADE TUBE

12490-8
a.) Manufacturer shall identify appropriate shade tube based on shade

size, fabric type, and application requirements.
i.
Window Shade Contractor shall coordinate with Base

Building Contractor regarding mounting, space
requirements, and shade pocket housing details based
on tube size required.
b.) For 5.5 Aluminum Tube:
C.
a.
Entire enclosure shall fit in a 9x9 Enclosure.
b.
Roller tube will have clamp bar that mechanically

holds the fabric. Fabric clamp bar will fit within the
diameter of the roller tube, so that it does not cause
bumps or wrinkles in the fabric.
SYSTEM CONTROLS
(ATTENTION SPECIFIER SELECT CONTROL FOR THE SYSTEM FROM
THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 8) AND DELETE
THOSE THAT DO NOT APPLY TO THIS SYSTEM)
1.)
AC MOTOR CONTROLLED THROUGH GRAFIK EYE LIGHTING

CONTROL SYSTEM
(ATTENTION SPECIFIER KEEP PART A AND SELECT THE
APPROPRIATE CONTROLS FROM PART B)
a.) DIGITAL GROUP CONTROLLER (Lutron P/N GRX-4M-GC)
i.

GENERAL
a.
The Group Controller shall provide open, close, and

stop operation of up to four AC motorized window
treatments.
b.
The Group controller shall be UL Listed.
c.
The Group Controller shall be directly controlled from

the Lighting Control System communication link with
no external interfaces. The Group Controller shall
provide means to wire directly to the Lighting Control
System communication link.
d.
The operation of the Group Controller shall be

incorporated into the scenes of the Lighting Control
System or operated independently. The independent
control of each shade zone shall be available at the
keypad, at the GRAFIK Eye control unit, or at the
group controller.
e.
The position of each zone of the Group Controller

shall be capable of being set to open, close, or
unaffected in each scene, including the OFF scene.
12490-9
f.
The Group Controller shall be configurable from an

IBM-compatible PC as to which zone on the GRAFIK
Eye control unit it is controlled from.
g.
The Group Controller shall be capable of receiving

either momentary or maintained dry contact closure
inputs. This function shall be configurable by a
switch.
h.
The Group Controller shall be capable of individual

channel control and/or master control from the
contact closure inputs.
i.
Stopping the motor shall be accomplished either by

providing a dry contact closure to the Stop terminal
or by applying contact closures to the Open and
Close terminals simultaneously.
j.
The Group Controller shall provide means for

reversing motor direction for a given input in the
event of a miswire without removing power from the
unit. The motor direction shall be configurable by a
switch.
k.
The Group Controller shall provide LED indication as

to the last state of the window treatment.
ii.
iii.

MECHANICAL
a.
The Group Controller shall be housed in a metal

enclosure capable of being surface-mounted in any
orientation.
b.
The enclosure shall have separate, isolated wiring

compartments for line-voltage wiring and Class 2
wiring.
c.
The Group Controller shall provide individual

terminals for each wiring connection of the mains
inputs, neutrals, and the motors.
d.
The Group Controller shall provide a grounding bar

to land each ground of mains input and each motor.
e.
The Group Controller shall provide keyed mounting

features so that mounting screws do not need to be
removed.
ELECTRICAL
12490-10
a.
The Group Controller shall operate between 110 and

127 VAC or between 220 and 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60
Hz for international applications. Voltages are
referenced to Neutral.
b.
Each channel on the Group Controller shall be rated

for 5 amperes, hp motor load at 120 VAC with a
lifetime greater than or equal to 10,000 cycles.
c.

for 5 amperes, 1/2 hp motor load at 240 VAC with a
lifetime greater than or equal to 10,000 cycles.
d.
The Group Controller shall be capable of providing

power for up to three accessory controls or GRX4000 preset control units.
e.
The Group Controller shall contain non-volatile

memory that prevents system programming to be
lost in the event of power failure.
f.
The Group Controller shall meet IEC 801-2,

tested to withstand 15kV electrostatic
discharge without damage or loss of memory.
g.
The Group Controller shall meet ANSI/IEEE Std.

C62.41-1980, tested to withstand voltage surges of
up to 6000V and current surges of up to 200A
without damage or loss of memory.
iv.
MANUAL OVERRIDE
a.
The Group Controller shall provide local override

buttons that activate the window treatments for
wiring verification.
b.
Each channel on the Group Controller shall occupy

no more than one zone on the preset control unit. A
single zone on the preset control unit shall be
capable of controlling any or all AC window treatment
zones in the system.
c.
The Group Controller shall also be capable of being

controlled via dry contact closure inputs
simultaneously with the Lighting Control System.
b.) SEETOUCH STYLE CONTROLS

i.
General:
a.

Control shall be capable of controlling Lutron Sivoia

QED shades or Motorized AC shades.
12490-11
b.
Control shall be capable of simultaneously

controlling one or more shades, up to the maximum
number of shades in the system without affecting the
lights.
c.
Keypads shall be engraved with standard

descriptions unless otherwise specified in advance of
project bid.
ii.
i.
Custom engraving, if specified for project, shall

be furnished to the manufacturer prior to
fabrication. Size and style of engraving type
shall be determined by the Design Professional.
ii.
Any engraved artwork specified for controls,

such as borders and logos, shall be applied in a
method designed to resist removal by
scratching, cleaning, etc.
Controls Shall Be of Type:

(ATTENTION SPECIFIER INCLUDE FOLLOWING
OPTIONS DEPENDING UPON PROJECT CONTROL
REQUIREMENTS)
a.
Two-Button Shade Control Wallstation (Lutron P/N

SG-2W or SO-2W)
Wallstation will provide buttons for selecting the
following for one group of shades: full-open and
full-close.
i.
b.
Three-Button Shade Control Wallstation (Lutron P/N

SG-3W or SO-3W)
following for one group of shades: full-open,
full-close, and stop.
i.
c.
Three-Button with Raise/Lower Shade Control

Wallstation (Lutron P/N SG-3WRL or SO-3WRL)
following for one group of shades: full-open,
full-close, stop, and raise/lower.
i.
d.

Dual Three-Button Shade Control Wallstation (Lutron

P/N SG-3WD or SO-3WD)
i.
Wallstation will provide control for two separate

groups of shades.
ii.
Wallstation shall take one system address and

wire as one keypad.
iii.

following for each of the shade groups: fullopen, full-close, and stop.
12490-12
2.)
OPERATION THROUGH HOMEWORKS LIGHTING CONTROL

SYSTEM
a.) Controls shall be of type Lutron seeTouch-Style Shade Control
Keypads
b.) Wallplate shall attach using no visible means of attachment.
c.) Keypads shall be engraved with standard descriptions unless
otherwise specified in advance of project bid.
i.
Custom engraving, if specified for project, shall be

furnished to the manufacturer prior to fabrication. Size
and style of engraving type shall be determined by the
Design Professional.
ii.
Any engraved artwork specified for controls, such as

borders and logos, shall be applied in a method
designed to resist removal by scratching, cleaning, etc.
d.) Manufacturer shall ensure the following items regarding product

color:
i.
Product color matches NEMA standard WD1, Section 2,

and the maximum color deviation from this standard
shall not exceed E=1, CIE L*a*b color space units. For
non-NEMA colors, color match coordination shall be
provided on request.
ii.
Color variation of any control in the same product family

shall not exceed E=1, CIE L*a*b color units.
iii.
Visible parts shall exhibit ultraviolet color stability when

tested with multiple actinic light sources as defined in
ASTM D4674-89. Manufacturer to submit proof of testing
upon request.
e.) Keypad(s) shall mount in standard U.S. backboxes in either singlegang or multi-gang installations. Keypads shall be available in
Insert and No Insert models. Manufacturer to supply appropriate
wallplate based on ganging options and insert options specified.
f.) Keypad(s) shall provide an immediate local LED response upon
button activation to indicate that a system command has been sent
from keypad. LED will remain lit contingent upon receiving system
confirmation of the successful completion of the command.
g.) Keypad(s) functions shall be configured through the lighting control
system.
h.) Keypad(s) shall have removable button assemblies that can be
replaced in the field to change colors, button configurations, and
engraving.
i.) Keypad(s) shall have a backlighting option.
j.) Lighting Control System to Shade Interface shall also have the
following capabilities:
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3.)
i.
Control shall be capable of simultaneously controlling

one or more electronic shades, up to the maximum
number of shades in the system, without affecting the
lighting control system.
ii.
Control will provide a button for selecting Fully Open, a

button for selecting Fully Closed, and a button for
selecting stop. Pressing any button while the shades are
moving will stop the movement of the shades.
OPERATION THROUGH RADIO TOUCH LIGHTING CONTROL

SYSTEM
a.) Controls shall be of type RadioTouch-Style Tabletop Transmitters
b.) Control shall be able to transmit shade control commands to
Electronic Drive Unit when located up to 35 feet from a RadioTouch
system repeater via radio frequency signal.
c.) Control shall be labeled with appropriate descriptions via labels
supplied with product.
d.) Control(s) functions shall be configured through the lighting control
system.
e.) Lighting Control System to Shade interface shall also have the
4.)
i.

one or more shades, up to the maximum number of
shades in the system without affecting the lighting
control system.
ii.
Transmitter will provide buttons for selecting the

following for one group of shades: Fully Open, Fully
Closed, Stop.
OPERATION THROUGH RADIORA LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

a.) Controls shall be of type RadioRA-Style Shade Controls
b.) Control shall be able to transmit shade control commands to group
controller when located up to 35 feet from a RadioRA system
repeater via radio frequency signal.
c.) Controls shall be labeled with appropriate zone and/or scene
descriptions via labels supplied with product.
d.) Control(s) shall provide an immediate local LED response upon
button activation to indicate that a system command has been sent
from Control. LED will remain lit contingent upon receiving system
confirmation of the successful completion of the command.
e.) Control(s) functions shall be configured through the lighting control
system.
f.) Lighting Control System to Shade interface shall also have the

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5.)
i.

one or more electronic shade, up to the maximum
number of shades in the system without affecting the
lighting control system.
ii.
Wallstation will provide buttons for selecting the following

for one group of shades: Fully Open, Fully Closed, and
Stop.
ANALOG GROUP CONTROLLER WITH LOW-VOLTAGE KEYPADS

(ATTENTION SPECIFIER KEEP SECTION A AND SELECT
APPROPRIATE CONTROLS FOR THE SYSTEM FROM THE
REMAINING OPTIONS (B,C,D,E,F, AND G) AND DELETE THOSE
THAT DO NOT APPLY TO THIS SYSTEM)
a.) GROUP CONTROLLER (Lutron P/N WC-4M-GC or WC-2M-GC)
i.
GENERAL
a.
The Group Controller shall provide open, close, and

stop operation of either two OR four 120V-60Hz AC
motorized window treatments.
b.
The Group Controller shall be capable of being

controlled via dry contact closure inputs.
c.
The Group Controller shall be capable of receiving

either momentary or maintained dry contact closure
inputs. This function shall be configurable by a
switch.
d.
The Group Controller shall be capable of individual

zone control OR subgroup control AND/OR master
control from the contact closure inputs.
e.
Stopping the motor shall be accomplished either by

providing a dry contact closure to the Stop terminal
or by applying contact closures to the Open and
Close terminals simultaneously.
f.
The Group Controller shall provide means for

reversing motor direction for a given input in the
event of a miswire without removing power from the
unit. The motor direction shall be configurable by a
switch.
g.
The Group Controller shall provide local override

buttons that activate the window treatments for
wiring verification.
h.
The Group Controller shall provide LED indication as

to the last state of the window treatment.
ii.
MECHANICAL
a.

The Group Controller shall be housed in a metal

enclosure capable of being surface-mounted in any
orientation.
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b.
The enclosure shall have separate, isolated wiring

compartments for line-voltage wiring and Class 2
wiring.
c.
The Group Controller shall provide individual

terminals for each neutral for mains input and each
motor.
d.
The Group Controller shall provide a grounding bar

to land each ground of mains input and each motor.
e.
The Group Controller shall provide keyed mounting

features so that mounting screws do not need to be
removed.
iii.
ELECTRICAL
a.
The Group Controller shall operate between 110 and

127 VAC or between 220 and 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60
Hz. Voltages are referenced to Neutral.
b.

for 5 amperes, hp motor load at 120 VAC, 60Hz
with a lifetime greater than or equal to 10,000 cycles.
c.
The Group Controller shall contain non-volatile

memory that prevents system programming to be
lost in the event of power failure.
d.
The Group Controller shall meet IEC 801-2, tested to

withstand 15kV electrostatic discharge without
damage or loss of memory.
e.
The Group Controller shall meet ANSI/IEEE Std.

C62.41-1980, tested to withstand voltage surges of
up to 6000V and current surges of up to 200A
without damage or loss of memory.
b.) SEETOUCH ANALOG CONTROLS

i.
Switches are rated at 200 ma at 30 VDC.
ii.
Switches are momentary, normally open.
iii.
Controls shall be configurable through DIP-switch

settings to work specifically with Somfy IGC motor
controllers or equivalent through dioded output.
iv.
Wallplate shall attach using no visible means of

attachment.
v.
Keypads shall be engraved with standard descriptions

unless otherwise specified in advance of project bid.
a.


furnished to the manufacturer prior to fabrication.
Size and style of engraving type shall be determined
by the Design Professional.
12490-16
b.
vi.

designed to resist removal by scratching, cleaning,
etc.
Manufacturer shall ensure the following items regarding
product color:
a.
Product color matches NEMA standard WD1,

Section 2, and the maximum color deviation from this
standard shall not exceed E=1, CIE L*a*b color
space units. For non-NEMA colors, color match
coordination shall be provided on request.
b.
Color variation of any control in the same product

family shall not exceed E=1, CIE L*a*b color units.
c.
Visible parts shall exhibit ultraviolet color stability

when tested with multiple actinic light sources as
defined in ASTM D4674-89. Manufacturer to submit
proof of testing upon request.
vii.
Control(s) shall mount in standard U.S. backboxes in

either single-gang or multi-gang installations. Controls
shall be available in Insert and No Insert models.
Manufacturer to supply appropriate wallplate based on
ganging options and insert options specified.
viii.
Control(s) shall have removable button assemblies that

can be replaced in the field to change colors, button
configurations, and engraving.
ix.
Control(s) shall have a backlighting option.
c.) WCK ANALOG CONTROLS

i.
ii.
iii.
Controls shall be available to operate with Somfy IGC

motor controllers or equivalent through dioded output.
iv.

attachment.
v.


a.

b.

etc.
12490-17
vi.

product color:
a.

b.

c.

vii.
Control(s) shall mount in standard U.S. backboxes in

either single-gang or multi-gang installations.
Wallstations shall be available in Insert and No Insert
models. Manufacturer to supply appropriate wallplate
based on ganging options and insert options specified.
d.) ARCHITRAVE ANALOG CONTROLS

i.
ii.
iii.
Controls shall be available to operate with Somfy IGC

motor controllers or equivalent through dioded output.
iv.

attachment.
v.

a.

b.

etc.
vi.

product color:
a.


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b.

c.

e.) KP ANALOG CONTROLS

i.
ii.
Switches are momentary and available in the normally

open or normally closed configuration.
iii.

attachment.
iv.

a.

b.

etc.
v.
vi.

product color:
a.

b.

c.

Control(s) shall mount individually in standard singlegang U.S. wallboxes.
f.) LB ANALOG CONTROLS

i.
ii.
Switches are momentary and available in the normally

open or normally closed configuration.

12490-19
iii.

attachment.
iv.

a.

b.

etc.
v.
vi.

product color:
a.

b.

c.

Control(s) shall mount individually in standard singlegang U.S. wallboxes.
g.) AUTOMATED DAYLIGHT SENSORS

i.
Control shall automatically move shade to open or

closed position depending upon a threshold level of
sunlight entering into sensor.
ii.
Sensor shall have a switch to reverse operation for

winter or summer settings.
h.) BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL

i.
6.)
Shade controller will be capable of interfacing with

building management system via low-voltage contacts.
LINE-VOLTAGE SWITCH
a.) PERFORMANCE
i.

Line-voltage switch controls one or two AC motors

(Single-pole or Double-pole option).
12490-20
ii.
For momentary switches (Lutron Model Numbers SPMO

and DPMO), the shade will raise while the switch is
depressed in the up position and lower when the switch
is depressed in the down position. When the switch is
released, it will return to center and stop movement of
the shade.
iii.
For maintained switches (Lutron Model Numbers SPMA

or DPMA), the shade will raise to full open when the
switch is moved to the up position and lower to the
closed limit when the switch is moved to the down
position. If the switch is moved to the center position,
the shade movement will stop.
b.) AESTHETIC
i.
Controls shall fit a 1-inch wide, 1.5-inch tall wallplate

opening with a vertical linear-slide. Controls shall be thin
profile with no exposed heatsink/yoke.
ii.
Controls shall be available in over 40 metal, matte, and

gloss finishes including satin color options.
iii.
Slider shall be captured behind wallplate.
iv.
Controls shall be able to have their visible plastic parts

replaced, for color changes in the field, without removing
the body of the control from the wall and without
requiring special tools.
v.
To ensure a precise color match between all plastic

parts, color variation of any control and wallplate shall
not exceed a delta E of 1, CIE L*a*b* color units, as
defined in ASTM E 308-99.
vi.
Visible parts of control and wallplate shall exhibit

ultraviolet stability when tested with multiple actinic light
sources as defined in ASTM D4674-89.
vii.
Wallplates shall be manufactured from durable

polycarbonate plastic with appropriate finish, and shall
attach to the basic components without using exposed
hardware or screws.
viii.
Control, accessory, and wallplate profiles shall not

exceed .30 inches from wall surface to wallplate front
surface.
c.) ACCESSORIES
i.
7.)
Manufacturer must offer matching accessories including:

Electrical Switches, Electrical Receptacles, Phone
Jacks, Cable Jacks, Network Receptacles, and
multigang wallplates.
KEY SWITCH (Lutron P/N 6120199)

a.) Shall only operate only when key is maintained in the switch.

12490-21
b.) The shade will raise while the key is turned to the up position and
lower when the key is turned to the down position. When the key is
released, it will return to center and stop movement of the shade.
c.) Shall operate up to two shades in a SPDT output.
D.
FABRICS
(ATTENTION SPECIFIER SELECT APPROPRIATE FABRIC OPTIONS
SPECIFIC TO PROJECT NEEDS INCLUDING PRINTING, CUSTOM
FABRIC, AND FABRIC MATERIAL OPTIONS)
1.)
GENERAL
a.) Where applicable, shade fabric will be ultrasonically cut and friction
sealed to minimize fraying.
b.) Woven yarn fabrics will be interlocking and heat-treated so that all
material is securely bonded.
c.) All material options to be offered in a variety of colors.
2.)
CUSTOM PRINTING
(ATTENTION SPECIFIER INCLUDE THIS SECTION ONLY IF YOU
ARE REQESTING PRINTING OPTIONS FOR YOUR FABRICS)
a.) Printed fabrics shall be digitally formatted from a variety of artwork
or via customer-provided artwork in a digital form (tiff format
required)
b.) Customer-provided designs, images, and artwork (including
corporate logos) shall be printed on white light-filtering fiberglass
basketweave, translucent 1%, or premier blackout fabrics.
i.
3.)
Customer is obligated to obtain duplication rights to

designs required for printing
SPECIALTY DESIGNS AND PATTERNS

(ATTENTION SPECIFIER INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE OPTIONS
FROM BELOW IF YOU ARE REQUESTING SPECIALITY PRINTING.
OTHERWISE, DELETE THIS SECTION)
a.) Shade fabric shall be printed with Frank Lloyd Wright prints on
white light-filtering fiberglass basketweave, translucent 1%, or
premier blackout fabrics.
b.) Shade fabric shall be printed with Ancient Celtic designs on white
light-filtering fiberglass basketweave, translucent 1%, or premier
blackout fabrics.
c.) Shade fabric shall be printed with Toile designs on white lightfiltering fiberglass basketweave, translucent 1%, or premier
blackout fabrics.
d.) Shade fabric shall be printed with Abstract Expressionism designs
on white light-filtering fiberglass basketweave, translucent 1%, or
premier blackout fabrics.

12490-22
4.)
MATERIAL
(ATTENTION SPECIFIER SELECT THE APPROPRIATE MATERIAL
FOR YOUR APPLICATION AND DELETE THE REMAINDER OF THE
TEXT)
a.) LIGHT-FILTERING FABRICS
i.
Vinyl Coated Basketweave Polyester Fabric 1

a.
Openness Factor 1% (UV Blockage of 99%)
b.
Fabric Composition 24% polyester, 76% PVC on

polyester
ii.
Vinyl Coated Basketweave Polyester Fabric 2

a.
Openness Factor Options 3% (UV Blockage of

97%), 5% (UV Blockage of 95%), and 10% (UV
Blockage of 90%)
b.
Fabric Composition 25% polyester, 75% PVC on

polyester
iii.
Diamond-Blended Weave Fabric

a.
b.
Fabric Composition 85% vinyl coated fiberglass,

15% polyester
iv.
Waffle-Blended Weave Fabric

a.
b.
Fabric Composition 85% vinyl coated fiberglass,

15% polyester
v.
Fiberglass Basketweave Fabric 1 X 2 Weave

a.

97%) and 5% (UV Blockage of 95%)
b.
Fabric composition 36% fiberglass, 64% PVC
vi.
Fiberglass Basketweave Fabric 2 X 2 Weave

a.

Blockage of 90%)
b.
Fabric Composition 35% fiberglass, 65% PVC
vii.

Dual-Side Fiberglass Basketweave Fabric

a.

Blockage of 90%)
b.
Fabric composition 36% fiberglass, 64% PVC
c.
Fabric shall be manufactured with a reflective

exterior surface for thermal protection and a material
interior surface for aesthetic color matching.
12490-23
b.) TOTAL BLACKOUT FABRICS

i.
Premiere Blackout Fabric

a.
b.
Fabric Composition 42% fiberglass, 58% acrylic

flocked backing
ii.
Standard Blackout Fabric

a.
b.
Fabric Composition Laminated fiberglass / PVC 4Ply
c.) TRANSLUCENT FABRICS

i.
Translucent
a.
b.
Fabric Composition fiberglass composition and a

fireproof acrylic coating
ii.
Translucent 1%
a.
b.
Fabric Composition 72% fiberglass, 28% acrylic

flocked backing
d.) ROOM DARKENING FABRICS

i.
PVC-Free Room Darkening

a.
Openness Factor less than 1% (UV Blockage of

approximately 99%)
b.
Fabric Composition 100% glass yarn PVC-free &

halogen-free coating
ii.
E.
Standard Room Darkening

a.
Openness Factor less than 1% (UV Blockage of

approximately 99%)
b.
Fabric Composition 100% Cotton, Coated with Fire

Retardants
TRIM
1.)
GENERAL
a.) Upon complete installation, there shall be no fasteners visible
along the trim.
2.)
TOP TREATMENTS
(ATTENTION SPECIFIER SELECT THE APPROPRIATE OPTION
FOR YOUR APPLICATION (A, B, C, OR D) AND DELETE THE
REMAINDER OF THE TEXT)
a.) Top/Back Cover only

12490-24
i.
Top/Back Cover dimensions shall be 4x4 and made of .

075" extruded aluminum with baked enamel finish, that
conceals mounting brackets, top side, and backsides of
the roller shade. Top/Back Cover has a channel, which
allows the fascia interlock.
b.) Fascia Panel Only

i.
Fascia Panel dimensions shall be 4x4 and made of .

075" extruded aluminum with a baked enamel finish.
Fascia interlocks with top/back cover where applicable.
c.) Top/Back Cover and Fascia Panel

i.
Top/Back Cover dimensions shall be 4x4 and made of .

075" extruded aluminum with baked enamel finish, that
conceals mounting brackets, top, back, and sides of the
roller shade.
a.
ii.
Top/Back cover has a channel, which allows the

fascia interlock.
Fascia Panel dimensions shall be 4x4 and made of .
075" extruded aluminum with a baked enamel finish.
a.
Fascia Panel interlocks with top/back cover where

applicable.
d.) Standard Shade Pocket only

i.
3.)
Standard Shade Pocket dimensions shall be 5"x4.75"

and made of .100 extruded aluminum U-shaped
enclosure with a 3" wide .061 aluminum access flap.
SIDE TREATMENTS
a.) Side Channels shall be one piece, each 2.5" deep by 1.0 wide,
and .060 extruded aluminum with T slots to receive wool-pile light
seal on both leading edges.
4.)
BOTTOM TREATMENTS
a.) Hem Bar
(ATTENTION SPECIFIER SELECT THE APPROPRIATE OPTION
FOR YOUR APPLICATION (I or II) AND DELETE THE OTHER
OPTION)
i.
Standard Hem Bar shall be a 1" wide by .1875" thick

extruded aluminum bar enclosed in a thermally-sealed
pocket across the bottom of the shading fabric.
ii.
Exposed Hem Bar shall be a 1.375" high by .375" wide

aluminum extrusion containing a spline groove at the top
to receive and secure the fabric and a "T" slot at the
bottom for wool-pile light seal if desired. Black end caps
will be furnished.
b.) Where applicable, shade material will be ultrasonically-welded for

reinforced strength around sealed hem bar.
12490-25
c.) Sill Angle shall be 1" by 1.5", .062" extruded aluminum angle.
Angle shall be installed to aid light seal along window sill if needed.
2.4
FABRICATION
A.
2.5
FINISHES
A.
2.6
Critical shade measurements shall be accurate to within 1/16 of specified

measurements.
METAL FINISHES
1.)
Colors and Finishes: Except for shade pockets, all aluminum extrusions
shall be available in standard colors of dark bronze, clear anodized,
black, or white baked enamel. Custom colors shall also be available
upon request.
2.)
Aluminum extrusions are of 6063T5 alloy available in dark bronze, clear

anodized, black, or white enameled Polycron III or equivalent Duracron
finish (except 2.05G). Custom colors shall also be available upon
request.
SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A.
Shade Fabric panels shall be 100% visually inspected for defects using a light
box integrated into the manufacturing line.
B.
100% visual inspections shall be performed on each shade seam and hem
bar welds and compared to strict aesthetic standards.
C.
Shade seam weld strength process shall be tested on a daily basis to ensure
controlled consistency of weld quality.
D.
Shade panels shall be 100% checked for square (1/16)
E.
Shade panels shall be 100% visually inspected to ensure there are no frayed
edges or defects in the cut.
F.
Finished products shall be 100% End of Line tested to ensure quality and
performance of finished product.
G.
All lineals shall be 100% visually inspected and measure checked after the
cutting operation.
H.
100% outgoing audits shall be performed to ensure:

1.)
All shade hardware kits contain correct content.
2.)
Each shade is manufactured with correct components.
3.)
The system is packaged properly.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1
3.2
EXAMINATION
A.
Refuse delivery of any damaged packaging.
B.
Ensure all parts match specified bill of materials and purchase order.
INSTALLATION

12490-26
3.3
A.
Install shades in windows level and plumb to provide smooth operation.
B.
Install in accordance with manufacturers product data and approved shop

drawings.
C.
Field measurement and installation shall be performed by a FactoryTrained technician.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.
SITE TESTS / INSPECTION

1.)
B.
3.4
3.6
1.)
Manufacturer shall maintain a 24-hour, 7 days a week technical support

center.
2.)
Manufacturers website shall contain product data sheets, installation,

programming, and maintenance instructions.
Adjust fabric on tube using shims to prevent telescoping of fabric over
time.
CLEANING
A.
Touch up damaged finishes and repair minor damage in order to eliminate

evidence of repair. Remove and replace work that cannot be satisfactorily
repaired.
B.
Clean exposed surfaces, including metal and shade fabric, using nonabrasive materials and methods recommended by the Shade Fabric
Manufacturer. Remove and replace work that cannot be satisfactorily
cleaned.
DEMONSTRATION
A.
3.7
MANUFACTURERS TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
ADJUSTING
A.
3.5
Examine substrate and conditions for installation. Do not commence

installation until conditions are satisfactory. Commencement of
installation indicates acceptance of site conditions by Contractor. Notify
the Design Professional upon inspection when the project conditions are
unacceptable for shade installation. "Beginning of installation" means
acceptance of substrate and project conditions.
Demonstrate operation method and instruct Owner's personnel in the

proper operation and maintenance of the window shade systems.
SCHEDULES
A.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 12490

INTERIOR ROLLER SHADES

The following specifications detail the minimum performance and related

Provide all electronic shading systems, controls, and materials as

Furnish and install all window shades, accessories, controls, and

Class 2 electrical control components such as control keypads and

Line-voltage control components such as group controllers and switches

RELATED SECTIONS AND DOCUMENTS

Section 06100-- Rough Carpentry; blocking for support of window shade

Section 09250-- Substrate for window shade systems and installation of

Section 09510-- Acoustical Ceilings; installations of shade pockets,

Project name/project number/date

Interior Roller Shades

Section 16000 - Electrical; installation of and connections to electrical

Drawings and general provision of the Contract, including General

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Canadian Standards Association

NOM Certification Mark

American National Standards Institute

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Flame-retardant fabrics must meet or exceed requirements of NFPA test

Electrical: All line voltage components of the system shall be either UL

Electronic components within the system shall meet IEC801-2, tested to

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WINDOW-TREATMENT SYSTEM

The responsibility for the design, engineering, installation, and

The Base Building Contractor (Main Contractor) shall coordinate

Project name/project number/date

Interior Roller Shades

The Base Building Contractor (Main Contractor), electrical contractor,

AC Motor Shade system shall provide control of motorized window treatments

Submit manufacturers descriptive literature for each product type

Indicate structural mounting requirements and installation methods as

Provide shade schedule coordinating room number, opening size(s),

Project name/project number/date

Interior Roller Shades

SPECIFIER DUE TO RESPONSIBILITIES IDENTIFIED IN SECTION

SPECIFIER INCLUDE IF NECESSARY FOR PROJECT:

SPECIFIER INCLUDE IF NECESSARY FOR PROJECT:

TEST REPORTS, CERTIFICATES, AND DEMONSTRATION

Current reports demonstrating compliance with references listed in

Manufacturer shall make available to project design team and project

For projects where onsite demonstration of verification samples and

Installation, Programming, and Maintenance instructions to be included

Project name/project number/date

Interior Roller Shades

Installation, Programming, and Maintenance Instructions must be

24-Hour / 7-Day Technical support shall be available to aid with

Manufacturer shall have component quality program in place to reduce

Manufacturer shall have 15 years minimum experience manufacturing

Manufacturer shall furnish all shading systems and electrical control

The manufacturer, subsidiary, or licensed agent shall be approved to

Installer shall be qualified to install the specified products by prior

24-Hour / 7-Day Technical support shall be available to troubleshoot

SPECIFIER INCLUDE IF NECESSARY FOR PROJECT:

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

STORAGE AND PROTECTION

Deliver shades to project in protective packaging, uniquely labeled to

Store materials in a dry, secure place. Protect from weather, surface

PROJECT / SITE CONDITIONS

Electronic components shall operate in an ambient temperature range of

Project name/project number/date

Interior Roller Shades

Do not fabricate shades without obtaining field dimensions for each

Coordinate construction of surrounding conditions to allow for timely field