NOTE ** Concord Industries, Inc. ground-set and wall-mounted flagpoles.
NOTE **
NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by Concord Industries, Inc., which is at the following address:
NOTE ** 4150-A Kellway Circle
NOTE ** P.O. Box 1163
NOTE ** Addison TX 75001
NOTE ** Tel: (972) 380-8186
NOTE ** Tel: (800) 527-3902 (USA and Canada)
NOTE ** Fax: (972) 380-5143
NOTE ** Fax: (800) 426-5770.
NOTE ** E-mail address: concord@flagpoles.com
NOTE ** Web address: www.flagpoles.com
NOTE **
NOTE ** Concord Industries, Inc. offers a complete line of ground-set and wall-mounted flagpoles, including concealed-halyard systems for projects in which security or vandalism are considerations. Concord also fabricates multi-section flagpoles with internal connecting fittings which do not require any field welding of sections, eliminating the need for field touch-up of finishes.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 10350 - FLAGPOLES, Copyright 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Ground-Set Flagpoles.
B. Wall-Mounted Flagpoles.
C. Accessories.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. ASTM B 241/B 241M - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube.
1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
NOTE ** Consult manufacturer's product literature for flagpole heights and recommended flag sizes.
A. Design Requirements:
1. Flagpole height: __ feet.
2. Flag sizes:
a. National: __ feet by __ feet.
b. State: __ feet by __ feet.
NOTE ** Consult manufacturer's product literature for wind velocity data.
B. Performance Requirements:
1. Flagpole with flag flying: Resistant to ____ miles per hour wind velocity without permanent deformation.
2. Flagpole without flag: Resistant to ____ miles per hour wind velocity without permanent deformation.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive literature for flagpoles, including all components.
C. Shop Drawings: Indicate locations and types of flagpoles in project; indicate mounting details.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if specifying custom colors or finishes.
D. Selection Samples: Two sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors.
E. Verification Samples: Two samples, minimum size 6 inches square, representing actual color and finish of installed product.
F. Quality Assurance Submittals:
NOTE ** Delete requirement for Engineer's seal in the following sub-paragraph if not required.
1. Design Data: Documentation of compliance to specified performance requirements, bearing seal and signature of registered Professional Structural Engineer licensed to practice in the State in which the project is located.
2. Manufacturer's printed installation instructions for indicated project conditions.
G. Closeout Submittals:
1. Project record documents:
2. Operation and maintenance data for specified flagpoles.
3. Warranty documents: Issued and executed by manufacturer.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Spiral wrap flagpole with protective covering and pack in protective shipping tubes or containers.
B. Protect flagpole and accessories from damage or moisture.
NOTE ** Retain the following Article if specifying shoebase, tilt-down, vertical wall, or outrigger mount flagpoles.
1.6 SCHEDULING
A. Ensure that anchoring devices are supplied to installers requiring them in time for building-in to substrates.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Furnish flagpole manufacturer's standard warranty against defects in product workmanship and materials.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Concord Industries, Inc.; 4150-A Kellway Circle, P.O. Box 1163, Addison TX 75001; ASD. Tel: (972) 380-8186 or (800) 527-3902 (USA and Canada), Fax: (972) 380-5143 or (800) 426-5770, E-mail address concord@flagpoles.com, Web address www.flagpoles.com
NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs; 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 GROUND SET FLAGPOLES
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs; retain first paragraph if specifying Commercial Series, retain second paragraph if specifying Executive Series.
A. Acceptable Product: Concord Commercial Ground Set Flagpole.
B. Acceptable Product: Concord Executive Ground Set Flagpole.
C. Shaft:
1. Material: Seamless cone-tapered aluminum tubing conforming to ASTM B 241, Alloy 6063, Temper T6.
NOTE ** Specify finish in one of the two following sub-paragraphs:
NOTE ** First sub-paragraph specifies standard finish.
NOTE ** Second sub-paragraph specifies optional finishes, which are:
NOTE ** Number 311 - Light Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 312 - Medium Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 313 - Dark Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 335 - Black.
2. Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; clear anodized finish conforming to AA M32-C22-A41.
3. Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; color anodized finish conforming to AA M32-C12-A42, color Duranodic Number ___, ___________.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs to specify standard trucks; retain first paragraph if specifying Commercial Series, retain second paragraph if specifying Executive Series.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Available options are:
NOTE ** Cast aluminum double-sheave revolving truck (standard for
NOTE ** Commercial Series, optional for Executive Series).
D. Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, with two (2) 2-3/8 inches diameter cast nylon sheaves; revolving mounting with 26 stainless steel ball bearings, non-fouling.
E. Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, with 2-3/8 inches diameter cast nylon sheave; revolving mounting with 26 stainless steel ball bearings, non-fouling.
NOTE ** The following paragraph specifies standard halyard; available options are:
NOTE ** Number 12 white waterproof polypropylene.
NOTE ** Number 10 or Number 12 Duranodic waterproof polypropylene.
NOTE ** Number 10 or Number 12 black waterproof polypropylene.
NOTE ** Nylon.
NOTE ** Wire-core nylon.
F. Halyard: Two sets per flagpole as follows:
1. Material: Number 10 white waterproof polypropylene.
2. Hardware: Two chrome swivel-type flag snaps each set, spaced for specified flag sizes.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs; retain first paragraph if specifying Commercial Series, retain second paragraph if specifying Executive Series.
G. Cleat: Two (2) cast aluminum cleats per flagpole, 9 inches long, finish matching shaft, with stainless steel socket-head anchor bolts.
H. Cleat: One (1) cast aluminum cleat per flagpole, 9 inches long, finish matching shaft, with stainless steel socket-head anchor bolts.
2.3 GROUND SET FLAGPOLES
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs; retain first paragraph if specifying Concealed Halyard System, retain second paragraph if specifying Sentry Concealed Halyard System.
A. Acceptable Product: Concord Concealed Halyard System.
B. Acceptable Product: Concord Sentry Concealed Halyard System.
C. Shaft:
1. Material: Seamless cone-tapered aluminum tubing conforming to ASTM B 241, Alloy 6063, Temper T6.
NOTE ** Specify finish in one of the two following sub-paragraphs:
NOTE ** First sub-paragraph specifies standard finish.
NOTE ** Second sub-paragraph specifies optional finishes, which are:
NOTE ** Number 311 - Light Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 312 - Medium Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 313 - Dark Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 335 - Black.
2. Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; clear anodized finish conforming to AA M32-C22-A41.
3. Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; color anodized finish conforming to AA M32-C12-A42, color Duranodic Number ___, ___________.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs to specify standard trucks; retain first paragraph if specifying Concealed Halyard System, retain second paragraph if specifying Sentry Concealed Halyard System.
NOTE **
NOTE ** A revolving, non-fouling truck is available as an option for Sentry Concealed Halyard System.
D. Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, internal halyard type, with 2-1/2 inches diameter plated sheave; revolving mounting, non-fouling.
E. Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, internal halyard type, with two (2) cast nylon sheaves; fixed mounting.
NOTE ** The following paragraph specifies standard halyard for Concealed Halyard System.
F. Halyard:
1. Material: 1/8 inch diameter braided steel aircraft wire.
2. Hardware: Two chrome swivel-type flag snaps each set, spaced for specified flag sizes; stainless steel quick links attached to halyard ends, with connecting swivel; neoprene-coated counterweight, beaded nylon retainer ring.
NOTE ** The following paragraph specifies standard halyard for Sentry Concealed Halyard System; available options are:
NOTE ** Number 10 Duranodic waterproof polypropylene.
NOTE ** Number 10 black waterproof polypropylene.
NOTE ** Nylon.
G. Halyard:
1. Material: Number 10 white waterproof polypropylene.
2. Hardware: Two chrome swivel-type flag snaps; neoprene-coated counterweight, beaded nylon retainer ring.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs; retain first paragraph if specifying Concealed Halyard System, retain second paragraph if specifying Sentry Concealed Halyard System.
H. Winch and Handle: Internal direct-drive, gearless type mounted on rotating plate; winch constructed of stainless steel, locking in any position upon removal of winch handle; single reinforced access opening and door with keylock, with access hole in door for winch handle.
I. Cleat: Internal-mounted at factory, cam-action with internal sheave; cast aluminum access door and frame with keylock.
2.4 WALL MOUNTED FLAGPOLES
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs; retain first paragraph if specifying Vertical Wall Mount Series, retain second paragraph if specifying Outrigger Wall Mount Series.
A. Acceptable Product: Concord Vertical Wall Mount Flagpole.
B. Acceptable Product: Concord Outrigger Wall Mount Flagpole.
C. Shaft:
1. Material: Seamless cone-tapered aluminum tubing conforming to ASTM B 241, Alloy 6063, Temper T6.
NOTE ** Specify finish in one of the two following sub-paragraphs:
NOTE ** First sub-paragraph specifies standard finish.
NOTE ** Second sub-paragraph specifies optional finishes, which are:
NOTE ** Number 311 - Light Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 312 - Medium Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 313 - Dark Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 335 - Black.
2. Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; clear anodized finish conforming to AA M32-C22-A41.
3. Finish: Polished to deep luster sheen; color anodized finish conforming to AA M32-C12-A42, color Duranodic Number ___, ___________.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs to specify standard trucks; first paragraph is for vertical flagpoles, second is for outrigger flagpoles.
D. Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, with 2-3/8 inches diameter cast nylon sheave; revolving mounting with 26 stainless steel ball bearings, non-fouling.
E. Truck: Cast aluminum housing and spindle, with 2-3/8 inches diameter cast nylon sheave; stationary.
NOTE ** The following paragraph specifies standard halyard; available options are:
NOTE ** Number 10 Duranodic waterproof polypropylene.
NOTE ** Number 10 black waterproof polypropylene.
NOTE ** Nylon.
F. Halyard: One per flagpole as follows:
1. Material: Number 10 white waterproof polypropylene.
2. Hardware: Two chrome swivel-type flag snaps each set, spaced for specified flag sizes.
G. Cleat: One (1) cast aluminum cleat per flagpole, 9 inches long, finish matching shaft, with stainless steel socket-head anchor bolts.
2.5 ACCESSORIES
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph to specify ground-sleeve mount installation.
A. Ground Sleeve: Galvanized steel components as follows:
1. Foundation tube: Corrugated, 16 gage, diameter and length specified in manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height; centered on, and welded to face of base plate.
2. Base plate: Square, side dimensions 4 inches greater than inside dimension of foundation tube.
3. Ground spike: 3/4 inch diameter, 18 inches long; centered on, and welded to face of base plate opposite foundation tube attachment.
4. Setting plate: 6 inches square, with drilled hole at center for attachment to ground spike; welded perpendicular to length of ground spike 6 inches from base plate.
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph to specify shoebase-mount installation, which is available for 4-inch to 10-inch shaft butt diameters.
B. Shoebase Mounting Hardware:
1. Anchor base: Cast aluminum, heat-treated, drilled for anchor bolt diameter and pattern specified in manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height; sleeved over shaft butt and joined to shaft butt by continuous circumferential welds at outside top and inside bottom of base; entire assembly, including flagpole, heat-treated after attachment of shoebase casting.
2. Fasteners: Quantity, diameter, and length specified in Manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height; include anchor bolts, nuts and washers.
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph to specify tilt-down mount installation, which is available for 4-inch to 6-inch shaft butt diameters.
C. Tilt-Base Mounting Hardware:
1. Two-piece hinged base: Cast aluminum, heat-treated, drilled for anchor bolt diameter and pattern specified in manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height; sleeved over shaft butt and joined to shaft butt by continuous circumferential welds at outside top and inside bottom of base; entire assembly, including flagpole, heat-treated after attachment of shoebase casting.
2. Pivot rod: 3/4 inch diameter solid aluminum rod joining anchored and hinged base units; welded rod ends to prevent removal after assembly.
3. Fasteners: Quantity, diameter, and length specified in Manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height; include countersunk allen-head hold-down screws, anchor bolts, nuts and washers.
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph to specify standard flash collar; delete if specifying tilt-down base.
D. Flash collar: Manufacturer's standard spun aluminum flash collar, finish matching shaft; size specified in manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height.
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph to specify optional flash collar; delete if specifying tilt-down base.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Consult manufacture for available finishes; bronze flash collar is also available.
E. Flash collar: Cast aluminum flash collar, Type FC-___, ________ finish; size specified in manufacturer's descriptive literature for indicated flagpole height.
NOTE ** The following paragraph specifies one of manufacturer's models of wall-mount brackets for vertical or outrigger wall mounted flagpoles, available for shaft lengths to 20 feet; shaft lengths over 18 feet require bracing additional to bracket.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Custom bases can be specified to accommodate larger shaft lengths, multiple shafts on a single bracket, or other special requirements; consult manufacturer.
NOTE **
NOTE ** V- model numbers are vertical-mount brackets; A- model numbers are outrigger-mount brackets. Consult manufacturer's product data for model number styles.
F. Wall Mount Bracket:
1. Cast or fabricated aluminum, finish matching shaft, with anchors of size and type specified in manufacturer's installation instructions for indicated wall conditions; diameter matching butt diameter of shaft.
2. Model Number: V-__.
3. Model Number: A-__.
NOTE ** The following paragraph specifies standard finial; available options are:
NOTE **
NOTE ** Spun aluminum ball with natural anodized finish.
NOTE ** Spun aluminum ball with Duranodic finish in the following
NOTE ** colors:
NOTE ** Number 311 - Light Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 312 - Medium Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 313 - Dark Bronze.
NOTE ** Number 335 - Black.
NOTE ** Copper ball with 24K gold leaf.
NOTE ** Cast aluminum eagle with gold anodized finish in 12-inch or
NOTE ** 15-inch size.
NOTE ** Cast copper eagle with 24K gold leaf in 15-inch size.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Flagpole Division of NAAMM does not recommend placing a finial on Concealed Halyard System.
G. Finial: Spun aluminum, 14 gage wall thickness, flush seam, gold anodized finish, diameter matching butt diameter of shaft.
NOTE ** Retain the following two paragraphs if security or vandalism are considerations; delete if specifying one of the concealed-halyard series.
H. Cleat Covers: Aluminum housing, finish matching shaft, with key-operated cylinder lock, keyed alike for multiple units; two keys supplied for each lock.
I. Halyard Boxes: Aluminum housing, finish matching shaft, 5 feet in length.
2.6 MIXES
NOTE ** Retain one of the following paragraphs; retain first paragraph if specifying mounting with ground sleeve, retain second paragraph if specifying mounting with shoebase or tilt-down base.
A. Concrete: 3000 pounds per square inch compressive strength at 28 days; 6 percent air entrainment.
B. Grout: Non-shrink; 5000 pounds per square inch compressive strength at 28 days.
NOTE ** Delete the following Article if multiple-section shaft not required for specified flagpole height.
2.7 FABRICATION
A. Provide self-aligning internal sleeves for shafts fabricated in sections for field assembly; field-welded connections, including plug-welding, are not permitted.
B. Fabricate end-to-end joints of shaft sections for hairline joint after connection; match mark and number shaft sections for field assembly.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if specifying ground-sleeve installation.
A. Verification of Conditions: Anchoring devices are correct type, and in correct location, in accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturer's instructions.
B. Installer's Examination:
1. Have installer of this section examine conditions under which construction activities of this section are to be performed, then submit written notification if such conditions are unacceptable.
2. Transmit two copies of installer's report to Architect within 24 hours of receipt.
3. Beginning construction activities of this section before unacceptable conditions have been corrected is prohibited.
4. Beginning construction activities of this section indicates installer's acceptance of conditions.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install flagpole components and accessories in accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturer's installation instructions.
NOTE ** Retain applicable requirements in the following three paragraphs.
B. Ground Sleeve:
1. Excavate in undisturbed soil to indicated depth, width, and length, providing shoring for unstable soil conditions; remove non-soil materials from excavation.
2. Coat surface of ground sleeve assembly, and surfaces of shaft that will be installed below grade, with bituminous paint, minimum 5 mil dry film thickness (DFT).
3. Place ground sleeve assembly in excavation, locating as indicated; drive ground spike into undisturbed soil to extent that base plate is flush with bottom of excavation.
4. Place concrete in excavation immediately after mixing, using chute to deliver concrete to placement; surround ground sleeve with concrete, placing concrete to finish grade, and compacting with vibrators.
5. Slope concrete surface from top of ground sleeve to grade for water run-off to grade; screed concrete surface to smooth trowel finish.
6. Moist-cure concrete surface; allow concrete to attain full 28-day compressive strength before installing flagpole.
C. Shoe Base:
1. Set base in grout bed of sufficient height that excess grout is displaced as anchoring and adjusting of flagpole progresses; align base hole pattern with anchor bolts and lower base to grout bed.
2. Anchor and align flagpole plumb; provide temporary bracing until grout attains full compressive strength.
3. Screed sight-exposed grout surfaces to 45-degree fillet, removing excess grout from substrate.
D. Tilt-Up Base:
1. Set base in grout bed of sufficient height that excess grout is displaced as anchoring and adjusting of flagpole progresses; align base hole pattern with anchor bolts and lower base to grout bed.
2. Anchor and align flagpole plumb; after aligning, remove base attachment screws, lower flagpole until grout attains full compressive strength, providing temporary protection against damage to flagpole components and finishes.
3. Screed sight-exposed grout surfaces to 45-degree fillet, removing excess grout from substrate.
