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SECTION 10 22 26.13 – FOLDING PANEL PARTITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this
Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them.

0.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified
by a specific edition date.

B. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be
applicable to this Project.

C. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with all applicable requirements and
standards.

0.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Single Source Responsibility: Obtain folding panel partitions and mounting hardware from
one source from a single manufacturer.

B. Testing Laboratory Qualifications: To qualify for acceptance, an independent testing

laboratory must demonstrate to Architect's satisfaction, based on evaluation of laboratory
submitted criteria conforming to ASTM E 699, that it has the experience and capability to
conduct satisfactorily the testing indicated.

0.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data:

1. Product data on physical characteristics, durability, resistance to fading, and flame

spread characteristics for each type of folding panel partition and accessory specified.

[RETAIN BELOW IF PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS RETAINED UNDER "QUALITY

ASSURANCE" ARTICLE.]

[ARCHITECT/ENGINEER MUST DELETE EVERYTHING IN BLUE AND IN BRACKETS BEFORE PUBLISHING.]

2. Product certificates signed by manufacturers of folding panel partitions certifying that
their products comply with specified requirements.

3. Acoustical Certification from an independent testing agency stating that product and
materials furnished comply with specified requirements. Include certified laboratory testing data
indicating that panels and materials meet specified test requirements. Include STC and NRC ratings and
square foot weight of panel.

[EDIT BELOW IF ELECTRICAL OPERATORS ARE NOT SPECIFIED]

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4. Operation and maintenance data for electric operating devices for inclusion in Operating
and Maintenance Manual.

B. Samples:

1. Samples for initial selection purposes in form of manufacturer's standard color charts
showing full range of colors, textures, and patterns available for each type of material exposed to view.

[DELETE ABOVE IF FINISHES PRESELECTED AND SPECIFIED OR SCHEDULED. RETAIN BELOW WITH OR
WITHOUT ABOVE.]

[ARCHITECT/ENGINEER MUST DELETE EVERYTHING IN BLUE AND IN BRACKETS BEFORE PUBLISHING.]

2. Samples for verification purposes of each type of material exposed to view. Include
samples of each panel facing material selected.

[CLARIFY SPECIAL CONDITIONS THAT DEVIATE FROM STANDARD INSTALLATION. REQUEST

INSTALLATION DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS IN LIEU OF MAKING A GENERAL STATEMENT
REGARDING SPECIAL INSTALLATION DETAILS.]
C. Shop Drawings:

1. Shop Drawings showing location and extent of folding panel partitions. Include plans,
elevations, large scale details of anchorages, and accessory items. Indicate unit conditions at openings,
typical and special details, and location and installation requirements for hardware and operators.
Indicate direction of travel and static and dynamic loading on the building structure.

2. Template drawings prepared by manufacturer showing location of items supported or

anchored by permanent construction.

[DELETE WIRING DIAGRAMS IF ELECTRIC OPERATORS ARE NOT SPECIFIED.]

3. Wiring diagrams that detail power and control wiring. Differentiate between
manufacturer installed and field installed wiring. Include motor size and voltage.

D. Record Documents:

1. Record approved product data, samples, and shop drawings.

0.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials to Project Site in original factory wrappings and containers, clearly labeled
with identification of manufacturer, brand name, quality or grade, fire performance
characteristics, and lot number.

B. Store panels only on edge, blocked off ground to prevent sagging and warping, in original
undamaged packages and containers, inside well ventilated area protected from weather,
moisture, soiling, extreme temperatures, and humidity.

C. Comply with instructions and recommendations of manufacturer for special delivery, storage,
and handling requirements.

0.6 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

[UL 723 AND NFPA 255 ARE ESSENTIALLY THE SAME AS ASTM E 84 AND MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR IT IF
REQUIRED BY AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.]

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A. Fire Performance Characteristics: Provide folding panel partitions with surface burning
characteristics indicated below, as determined by testing assembled materials composed of
surface coverings, backings, and other construction identical to those required in this section,
per ASTM E 84, by a testing organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

[GENERALLY RETAIN BELOW. RATINGS ARE BROAD ENOUGH TO APPLY TO PRODUCTS INCLUDED AS
EXAMPLES IN TEXT. APPLIES TO BOTH NON RATED AND FIRE RATED UNITS.]
1. Flame Spread: 25 or less

[BELOW BASED ON CURRENT NFPA CODE UPPER LIMIT FOR FINISH MATERIALS.]
2. Smoke Developed: 450 or less

B. Acoustical Performance: Provide folding panel partitions tested by independent testing

laboratory acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for the following acoustic properties,
according to the test method indicated:

1. Sound Transmission Requirements: Folding panel partition assembly tested in a full

scale opening (14 feet by 9 feet) for laboratory sound transmission loss performance in accordance with
ASTM E 90, determined by ASTM E 413 and rated for a STC plus or minus 1 as indicated:

a. Sound Transmission Class (STC): Not less than 50 for the specified Model
931/932 Series panels.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 GENERAL

A. All materials shall meet or exceed all applicable referenced standards, federal, state and
local requirements, and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.

0.2 MANUFACTURERS

A. To establish standards of manufacture, operation, performance, and appearance,

specifications are based on products of Modernfold Inc. "Acousti-Seal 900 Series", model
number as follows:

[SELECT FROM THE BELOW LIST AND DELETE THOSE THAT DON'T APPLY.]
1. Model 931, Individual panels

2. Model 932, Paired panels

B. Subject to compliance with requirements, products of the following manufacturers will also
be acceptable:

1. Foldoor/Holcomb & Hoke Mfg. Co.

2. Hufcor, Inc. (Hough Mfg. Corp.)

3. Panelfold, Inc.

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0.3 PANEL CONSTRUCTION

[FOLLOWING IS BASED ON DEFAULT MANUFACTURER "MODERNFOLD ACOUSTISEAL 900 SERIES" AND

MAY HAVE TO BE MODIFIED IF PROJECT BASED ON SOMEBODY ELSE.]
A. Provide panel construction, 3 inches thick, consisting of minimum 24 gage steel face sheets
welded to minimum 18 gage steel channel frame, factory-fabricated panels, free of joints in
faces; panel hanging weight between 8 and 12 pounds per square foot depending upon panel
finish. Top reinforcing as required to support hanging from suspension components; internal
insulation, internal gasketed edge construction to achieve specified acoustical ratings.

[SELECT PANEL FINISH FROM LIST BELOW AND DELETE THOSE THAT DON'T APPLY. MDACC TYPICALLY
USES FABRIC WALL COVERING AS THE FINISH SURFACE.]
1. Finish Surface: Vinyl fabric, factory-applied over steel face sheets.

2. Finish Surface: Vinyl fabric, factory-applied over minimum ½ inch thick gypsum board
or high density particleboard (min. 45 lbs./cu. ft.) backing sheet.

3. Finish Surface: Vertical ribbed fusion-bonded carpeting, minimum weight 31 oz./sq. yd.;
factory-applied over minimum ½ inch thick high density particleboard (min. 45 lbs./cu. ft.) or ½ inch thick
plywood backing sheet.

4. Finish Surface: High pressure decorative laminate, which meets NEMA LD 3 minimum
standards, factory-applied to minimum ½ inch thick high density (min. 45 lbs./cu. ft.) fire rated
particleboard backing sheet; 0.020" laminated plastic backing sheet on reverse face of particleboard core
sheets.

5. Finish Surface: Genuine red oak veneer, slip and balance matched, factory-applied to
minimum 1/2" thick high density (min. 45 lbs./cu. ft.) particleboard. Factory finish with natural stain, two-
coat clear varnish to match Architect's control sample.

6. Finish Surface: Standard woven Class A fire-rated fabric, factory-applied over minimum
½ inch gypsum board or high density particleboard (min. 45 lbs./cu. ft.) backing sheet, standard panel
framing.

7. Finish Surface: Owner-furnished material, factory-wrapped to cover panel face and

edges, revealing only fine line joint when panel closed; applied over ½ inch minimum gypsum board or
high density particleboard (min. 45 lbs./cu. ft.) backing sheet.

8. Finish Surface: Owner-furnished material, factory-wrapped over ½ inch thick Class A

fire rated padding material, to cover panel faces and edges, revealing only fine line joint when panels
closed; applied over 1/2" minimum gypsum board or high density particleboard (min. 45 lbs./cu. ft.)
backing sheet.

B. Provide operable wall assembly that has been tested by an NSSEA accredited acoustical
laboratory in a full-scale (14 feet x 9 feet opening) laboratory sound transmission loss
performance test, and has been rated for an STC range of 50-52 (NSSEA Class G) when
tested in accordance with ASTM E 90.

[VERIFY STC RANGE ABOVE AND MODIFY IF REQUIRED BY PROJECT CONDITIONS.]

1. Vertical Seal: Deep nesting, interlocking astragals incorporating continuous vinyl
acoustical seal.

2. Horizontal Top Seal: Continuous contact extruded vinyl.

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3. Horizontal Bottom Seal: Retractable seal, extruded vinyl face, exerting positive pressure
downward, assuring sealing and resisting panel movement. Minimum clearance between retracted seal
and floor finish 1 inch.

a. Extension/retraction of bottom seals automatically actuated by movement of

partition. Extended seal exerts nominal 20 lbs. pressure downwards.

C. Provide semi-concealed, butt-type hinges, finished to match other exposed hardware.

Provide minimum three hinges per joint for heights up to 8' 0"; one additional hinge for each
additional 4' 0" increase in height.

D. Provide the following items in quantities and locations as indicated on Drawings:

[DELETE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT DON'T APPLY.]

1. Single Pass Door: Nominal 3' 0" x 7' 0" door, built into panel where indicated; of same
basic design, materials, thickness as panel construction; equipped with sound gaskets around entire
perimeter of door. Provide minimum 3 semi-concealed ball bearing butt hinges in finish to match other
exposed hardware.

2. Double Pass Door: 6'-0" x 7' 0" pair of doors, built into panel where indicated; of same
basic design, materials, thickness as panel construction; equipped with sound gaskets around entire
perimeter of door. Provide minimum 3 semi-concealed ball bearing butt hinges each leaf, in finish to
match other exposed hardware.

a. Provide tool-operated retractable floor seal on panels containing pass doors;

sweep type panel floor seals are not acceptable.

3. Pocket Door: Full height pocket doors at end of partition runs where indicated on
Drawings to conceal "stacked" partition. Construct of same basic design, materials, thickness and
acoustical qualities as panels. Provide standard-bearing butt hinges in finish to match other exposed
hardware. Provide acoustical seals at soffit, floor and jambs.

a. Provide key-operated rim lock to secure pocket door in closed position.

0.4 SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

A. Carriers: Four wheel at lead post and two wheel at intermediate spacing as required for size
and weight of partition for ease of operation.

B. Suspension Tracks: Heavy duty steel or aluminum, with overhead supports of adjustable
steel hanger rods; heavy duty, ball bearing, trolley system supports specifically designed for
use with size and type folding panel partition assembly indicated. Track deflection
independent of structural support system no more than 1/360th of opening width.

0.5 ELECTRICAL OPERATORS

[RETAIN THIS ARTICLE IF PARTITION IS ELECTRICALLY OPERATED.]

A. Operators: Factory assembled electric operation system, electric motor, speed reducer,
chain drive, controls, and other accessories required for operation. Include wiring from
motor control to motor.

B. Motors: High starting torque, reversible, constant duty, NEMA Class A insulated electric
motor with thermal overload protection. Manufacturer's standard motor size and voltage for
specified folding panel partition size and type indicated.

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1. 220/440 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz.

[COORDINATE APPROPRIATE POWER SUPPLY WITH MANUFACTURER. INDICATE BELOW OR ON

DRAWINGS FOR COORDINATION WITH ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. VERIFY AVAILABILITY.]

[LONG TERM DURABILITY OF 3 PHASE HIGHER VOLTAGE MOTORS IS GENERALLY BETTER AND MORE
ENERGY EFFICIENT (INITIAL COST ONLY SLIGHTLY HIGHER).]
2. 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz.

3. 110 volts, single phase, 60 Hertz.

C. Remote Control Switches: Two key operated, constant pressure control stations located
remote from each other on opposite sides and opposite ends of partition run. Wire in series
necessitating simultaneous activation of both key stations to operate partition. Factory
assembled electric operation system including control box, key switch, motor drive unit, and
accessories required for operation. Include wiring from motor control to motor and 2 keys
per station.

D. Limit Switches: At both extremes of travel preventing overtravel.

E. Emergency Release Mechanism: To disengage electric motor drive system permitting

manual operation in event of power or mechanical failure.

0.6 POSTS AND SEALS

A. Lead posts and jamb posts formed to provide rigidity for partition and light seal at adjacent
construction.

[SELECT FROM BELOW OR MODIFY.]

1. Post Type: Floating or attached multiple meeting post with 2, 3, or 4 way meeting
arrangements.

2. Post Type: Intermediate post, one side.

3. Post Type: Intermediate post, both sides.

B. Sound Seals: Perimeter sweep strips for each side, top, and bottom; providing continuous
contact with head and sill surfaces for positive light and sound seal. Include manufacturer's
standard male and female sound and light seal at lead post and jamb.

C. Vertical Seals: Deep nesting, interlocking astragals with continuous vinyl acoustical seal.

D. Horizontal Top Seals: Continuous contact extruded vinyl or mechanical retractable vinyl
faced seal exerting positive pressure on track when extended.

[REVISE CLEARANCE DIMENSION BELOW AS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE ANTICIPATED STRUCTURE

AND FLOOR DEFLECTIONS AND IRREGULARITIES.]
E. Horizontal Bottom Seals: Retractable seal exerting positive pressure downward assuring
horizontal and vertical sealing and resisting panel movement. Minimum clearance between
retracted seal and floor finish shall be 1 inch.

1. Extension/retraction of bottom seals automatically actuated by movement of partition.

2. Bottom seal shall be continuous contact extruded vinyl.

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[IF BI PARTING OPENING SPECIFIED, CARRIER STOP AND SECOND FINAL CLOSURE ARE REQUIRED.]
F. Final Closure: Positive mechanical closure expanding from panel edge to create positive
acoustical seal.

[REVISE BELOW OR MODIFY FOR OTHER CLOSURE OPTIONS.]

1. Jamb hinged closure.

2. Hinged communicating panel.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine flooring for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other
conditions affecting performance of folding partitions. Do not proceed with installation until
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

0.2 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall meet or exceed all applicable federal, state and local requirements,
referenced standards and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. All installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published recommendations.

C. Install folding panel partitions and accessories in compliance with ASTM E 557 after other
finishing operations including painting, have been completed.

D. Install folding panel partitions in conformance with drawings and approved shop drawings
and in strict compliance with manufacturer's written installation instructions.

E. Match folding panel partitions for color and pattern by installing partitions from cartons in
same sequence as manufactured and packaged, if so numbered. Broken, cracked, chipped,
or deformed partitions are not acceptable.

F. Repair or replace folding panel partitions within areas where test results indicate partitions do
not comply with requirements and retest partitions.

[NOTE: NOISE ISOLATION COEFFICIENT (NIC) IS AN IN PLACE FIELD TEST VALUE AND DOES NOT
CORRELATE WITH LABORATORY STC VALUES. THIS TEST IS APPROPRIATE FOR PARTITIONS WITH STC
RATING HIGHER THAN 48. FIELD TEST VALUE OF NIC IS GENERALLY 8 TO 10 POINTS LOWER THAN LAB
NIC VALUE.]

[THE NIC VALUE SHOULD TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ALL PARTITIONS OF JOB SINCE WIDTH, HEIGHT,
PERIMETER OF OPENING, AND FLOOR SURFACE AFFECT NIC. MFR AND/OR ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANT
SHOULD BE CONSULTED TO ARRIVE AT A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE NIC VALUE FOR PROJECT.]
0.3 FIELD TESTS

A. Owner will engage an independent testing service to provide in-place tests of each operable
partition for Noise Isolation Class (NIC). Tests for measurement of noise isolation between
rooms will be performed in general conformance with ASTM E 336; NIC rating will be
calculated in accordance with ASTM E 413.

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B. If any operable partition does not initially meet NIC requirements stated above, installer will
be responsible for modifying and adjusting partition assembly as required, after which
partition will be retested until compliance is achieved.

1. Owner will pay cost of initial in-place field test for each operable partition. Cost of
additional testing will be borne by the Contractor.

0.4 ADJUSTING

A. Lubricate bearings and sliding parts; adjust to ensure smooth, easy operation.

0.5 CLEANING

A. Clean all folding partition surfaces and clean adjacent surfaces soiled by Work of this
section. Avoid use of abrasive cleaners or solutions containing corrosive solvents. Use
cleaning materials recommended by manufacturer.

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