NOTE ** QMI PVC, aluminum, and steel counter and security shutters for commercial and residential use.
NOTE **
NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by:
NOTE ** QMI Roll Shutter Supply
NOTE ** 933 North Oaklawn Avenue
NOTE ** Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
NOTE ** Tel: (800) 446-2500
NOTE ** Fax: (630) 782-1911
NOTE **
NOTE ** QMI Roll Shutter Supply's product line of HomeSafe, CounterSafe, and StoreSafe Rolling Shutters offer a full selection of PVC, aluminum, and steel shutters for use in commercial applications and residential security.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 08835 - Coiling Security Shutters, Copyright 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Coiling Security Shutters.
B. Mechanical Operators.
C. Electrical Operators.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry.
B. Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry.
C. Section 16050 - Basic Electrical Materials and Methods.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's product literature.
C. Selection Samples: Manufacturer's full range of available colors in material specified.
D. Shop Drawings: Indicate type of curtain, number of panels, housing, rails, storm rails, and operators.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Minimum five years of documented experience producing products of the type specified in this section.
B. Installer's Qualifications: Minimum three years of documented experience installing products of the type specified in this section.
C. Certifications: Provide shutters rated and certified.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Pack and load shutters using reasonable and customary precautions against damage in transit; do not use materials for packing or blocking that may stain, damage, or discolor shutters.
B. Store in original packaging under cover until installation.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: QMI Roll Shutter Supply; 933 North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126; ASD. Tel: (800) 446-2500; Fax: (630) 782-1911.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two paragraphs below; coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 COMPONENTS
A. Curtains: Extruded double walled polyvinyl chloride slats.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the slat height paragraphs below.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Slat type Height Width Max Area
NOTE **
NOTE ** PV1/Mini 1.45 inches 78 inches 30 sq ft
NOTE ** PV2/Mini 1.57 inches 120 inches 40 sq ft
NOTE ** PV3/Maxi 2.06 inches 144 inches 65 sq ft
NOTE ** PV4/Maxi 1.91 inches 168 inches 85 sq ft
NOTE **
NOTE ** Reinforcing bars are optional.
NOTE ** PVC is NOT an appropriate option for heavy-duty commercial installations.
NOTE ** PV1/Mini is not recommended for any commercial installations.
1. Slat Height: 1.45 inches (37 mm).
2. Slat Height: 1.57 inches (40 mm).
3. Slat Height: 2.06 inches (52 mm).
4. Slat Height: 1.91 inches (49 mm).
5. Reinforcing Bars: Manufacturer's standard galvanized steel reinforcing bars in every third slat.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the color paragraphs below.
6. Color: White.
7. Color: Ivory.
8. Color: Beige.
9. Color: Grey.
10. Color: As selected from manufacturer's full line.
B. Curtains: Prefinished roll-formed aluminum slats.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the slat height paragraphs below.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Slat type Height Width Max Area
NOTE **
NOTE ** AL2/Mini 1.57 inches 180 inches 81 sq ft
NOTE ** AL3/Maxi 2.06 inches 200 inches 105 sq ft
NOTE **
NOTE ** Delete one of the two insulation paragraphs below.
1. Slat Height: 1.57 inches (40 mm).
2. Slat Height: 2.06 inches (52 mm).
3. Insulation: Standard density.
4. Insulation: High density.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the color paragraphs below.
5. Color: White.
6. Color: Ivory.
7. Color: Beige.
8. Color: Grey.
9. Color: Brown.
C. Curtains: Extruded double walled aluminum slats.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the slat height paragraphs below.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Slat type Height Width Max Sq Feet
NOTE **
NOTE ** AL2-E/Mini 1.57 inches 200 inches 105
NOTE ** AL3-E/Maxi 2.06 inches 200 inches 105
NOTE ** AL5-E/Maxi 2.40 inches 210 inches 110
NOTE **
NOTE ** AL5-E is not an option for residential installation.
1. Slat Height: 1.57 inches (40 mm).
2. Slat Height: 2.06 inches (52 mm).
3. Slat Height: 2.40 inches (61 mm).
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the color paragraphs below.
4. Color: White.
5. Color: Ivory.
6. Color: Beige.
7. Color: Bronze.
8. Color: Brown.
9. Color: As selected from manufacturer's full line.
D. Curtains: Roll-formed steel slats with CFC-free foam insulation.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the slat height paragraphs below.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Slat type Height Width Max Area
NOTE **
NOTE ** ST2/Mini 1.57 inches 200 inches 105 sq ft
NOTE ** ST3/Maxi 2.06 inches 200 inches 105 sq ft
NOTE **
NOTE ** ST3 is not an option for residential or commercial counter installation.
1. Slat Height: 1.57 inches (40 mm).
2. Slat Height: 2.06 inches (52 mm).
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the color paragraphs below.
3. Color: White.
4. Color: Brown.
E. Housing: Square shutter upper box housing made from 0.040 inch (1.0 mm) pre-finished rolled formed aluminum with cast aluminum end caps; size as specified by manufacturer.
NOTE ** Housing may be a different color from the curtain. If so, delete all but one of the housing color paragraphs below. Otherwise, delete all the color paragraphs completely.
1. Color: White.
2. Color: Brown.
3. Color: Beige.
4. Color: Cream.
5. Color: As selected from manufacturer's full line.
F. Side Rails: Extruded 6063-T5 aluminum acid etched with baked enamel finish, and lined with insulating woven polypropylene runners.
NOTE ** Rails may be a different color from the curtain. If so, delete all but one of the rails color paragraphs below. Otherwise, delete all the color paragraphs completely.
1. Color: White.
2. Color: Brown.
3. Color: Beige.
4. Color: Cream.
5. Color: As selected from manufacturer's full line.
G. Mullions: Provide intermediate vertical mullions to allow curtain width to maximum allowed by manufacturer.
H. Storm Bars: Extruded 6063-T6 aluminum acid etched with baked enamel finish and lined with insulating woven polypropylene runners; removable.
NOTE ** Storm bars may be a different color. If so, delete all but one of the storm bars color paragraphs below. Otherwise, delete all the color paragraphs completely.
1. Color: White.
2. Color: Brown.
3. Color: Beige.
4. Color: Cream.
5. Color: Grey.
6. Color: As selected from manufacturer's full line.
NOTE ** Delete the operators and option paragraphs not required. If more than one type is required, edit to indicate where each is to be used.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Manual Recoil Strap controls up to 25 lbs.
NOTE ** 3-1 Strap Crank controls up to 45 pounds.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Manual Crank Geared system with pole operator controls up to 80 pounds. Crank handle should be located on drawing.
I. Operator: Manual recoil strap.
J. Operator: Manual strap with 3-1 ratio crank.
K. Operator: Manual crank with self-lubricating hardened steel gears.
1. Removable pole operator.
2. Fixed pole operator.
L. Operator: Manual push-up with spring assist.
NOTE ** Electric motors draw 1.5 to 3.5 amps depending on size. Standard actuator is rocker switch. Delete all other actuators not required. Show location of actuators on drawings unless the contractor may locate them wherever is convenient.
M. Operator: Electric motor; 120V, 60hz, single phase, size as recommended by shutter manufacturer; with solenoid activated breaking and thermal protection; UL labeled; concealed in housing, actuated by:
1. Single pole, double throw rocker switch.
2. Remote actuator.
3. Key switch.
4. Sun sensor.
5. Provide manual override in case of power outage, with removable crank.
6. Locate actuators where indicated on drawings.
N. Locking: Automatic spring lock.
NOTE ** Delete all of the following additional locking mechanisms not required.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Slide bolts are installed in the bottom slat and slide into the side rails to lock the shutter.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Key lock can be installed in the base slat or in the curtain and can be keyed alike.
1. Additional slide bolts in bottom slat.
2. Keyed deadbolt in base slat.
3. Keyed deadbolt in curtain.
O. Fasteners: Stainless steel.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify openings are in accordance with approved shop drawings.
3.2 INSTALLATION
NOTE ** Edit the following paragraph to delete "approved shop drawings" if submittal of shop drawings is not specified above.
A. Install coiling security shutters plumb and level in accordance with code, approved shop drawings, and manufacturer's printed installation instructions.
NOTE ** Delete the mounting method paragraphs not required for the project.
B. Surface mount shutters.
C. Flush mount shutters.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if electric motor operator is not specified.
D. Installation of actuators for operator and connection of electrical components are specified in Section 16050.
