Chrysler LLC Construction Standards s13

Chrysler LLC Construction Standards 12/17/04

SECTION 09521 - ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes back-mounted acoustical wall panels.

0.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data for each type of acoustical wall panel specified.

B. Shop drawings showing fabrication and installation of acoustical wall panels and wood ledge including plans, elevations, sections, details of components, and attachments to other construction.

C. Samples for verification in 12-inch-square units of each type of acoustical wall panel required and in each color, texture, and pattern indicated or selected for facing materials. Include representative samples of installation devices and accessories.

0.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide acoustical wall panels with surface-burning characteristics as indicated below, as determined by testing assembled materials composed of facings and backings identical to those required in this Section, per ASTM E 84, by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Identify acoustical wall panels with appropriate markings of applicable testing and inspecting agency. 1. Flame Spread: 10. 2. Fuel Contribution: 20. 3. Smoke Developed: 45 or less.

B. Single-Source Responsibility: Obtain each type of acoustical wall panel from a single source with resources to provide products of consistent quality in appearance and physical properties without delaying the Work.

0.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Protect acoustical wall panels from excessive moisture in shipment, storage, and handling. Deliver in unopened bundles and store in a dry place with adequate air circulation. Do not deliver material to building until wet-work, such as concrete and plaster, has been completed and cured to a condition of equilibrium.

0.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Conditions: Do not begin installation until spaces for acoustical wall panels have been enclosed and maintained at approximately the same humidity and temperature conditions as planned for occupancy. Maintain temperature and humidity as recommended by panel manufacturer.

B. Field Measurements: Check actual wall surfaces by accurate field measurements before fabrication and show recorded measurements on final shop drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.

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1. Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying the Work, guarantee opening dimensions and proceed with fabricating acoustical wall panels without field measurements. Coordinate wall construction to ensure that actual opening dimensions correspond to guaranteed dimensions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS

A. Fabricate panels to sizes and configurations indicated; attach facing materials to cores to produce installed panels with visible surfaces fully covered and free from waves in fabric weave, wrinkles, sags, blisters, seams, adhesive or other foreign matter. Fabric all panel edges. 1. Fabricate back-mounted panels in factory to exact sizes required to fit wall surfaces based on field measurements of completed substrates indicated to receive acoustical wall panels.

B. Dimensional Tolerances of Finished Units: Overall height and width of panels: Plus or minus 1/16 inch.

C. Sound Absorption Performance: Provide acoustical wall panels with minimum noise reduction coefficients (NRC) indicated, as determined by testing per ASTM C 423 for mounting type specified under individual product requirements.

0.2 BACK-MOUNTED ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS

A. Basis-of-Design Product: The design for acoustical wall panels is based on Armstrong World Industries, Painted Nubby. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide this product or an approved substitute.

B. Back-Mounted, Edge-Reinforced Acoustical Wall Panels: Manufacturer's standard tackable, panel construction consisting of facing material laminated to front, edges, and back border of molded glass fiberboard core; with edges chemically hardened to reinforce panel perimeter against warpage and damage; and complying with the following requirements: 1. Core Density: 6-7 lb/cu. ft. 2. Thickness and NRC: Nominal overall panel thickness of 1 inch and NRC of not less than 0.85 for Type A (ABPMA No. 4) mounting. 3. Facing Material: Manufacturer’s standard in colors and textures specified. 4. Panel Size: As indicated. 5. Edge Detail: Miter. 6. Corner Detail: Miter. 7. Mounting: Mechanical clip.

C. Colors, Textures, and Patterns: As selected by Architect from manufacturer’s full range of fabric, styles, and colors.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of acoustical wall panels. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

0.2 INSTALLATION

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A. Install acoustical wall panels in locations indicated with vertical surfaces and edges plumb, top edges level and in alignment with other panels, scribed to fit adjoining work accurately at borders and at penetrations. Comply with panel manufacturer's printed instructions for installation of panels using type of mounting accessories indicated or, if none indicated, as recommended by manufacturer. 1. Provide units in panel widths as indicated. Butt joints tightly.

B. Construction Tolerances: As follows: 1. Variation from Plumb and Level: Plus or minus 1/16 inch. 2. Variation of Joints from Hairline: Not more than 1/16 inch.

C. Remove and replace panels that are damaged and are unacceptable to Architect.

0.3 CLEANING

A. Clean panels with fabric facing, upon completion of installation, to remove dust and other foreign materials from the facing, using a dry brush, a vacuum, or both.

B. Remove surplus materials, rubbish, and debris resulting from acoustical wall panel installation, upon completion of the Work, and leave areas of installation in a neat and clean condition.

0.4 PROTECTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions in a manner acceptable to manufacturer and Installer that ensures that acoustical wall panels are without damage or deterioration at the time of Substantial Completion.

B. Replace panels that cannot be cleaned and repaired, in a manner acceptable to the Architect, prior to the time of Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION

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