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- SECTION 10532
-
- LOUVERED OPENING ROOFS
-
- NOTE ** Eclipse Opening Roof; operable aluminum roof
- louvers, with motor and controller.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured and
- distributed by
- NOTE ** Eclipse Opening Roof USA
- NOTE ** 1050 Kansas Avenue, Suite D
- NOTE ** Modesto, CA 95351
- NOTE ** Tel: (209) 527-4987
- NOTE ** Fax: (209) 527-1347
-
- NOTE ** The Eclipse Opening Roof System comprises one or
- more banks of slim, interconnected, extruded
- aluminum roof louvers that can be rotated from
- fully closed through approximately 170 degrees to
- any desired position, using an electric motor or
- manual controlling mechanism.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Eclipse Opening Roofs can be incorporated into
- almost any architectural design; level, pitched, or
- vertical. Components can also be utilized in fixed
- installations for privacy screening or sun shading.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 10532 - LOUVERED OPENING ROOFS, copyright
- 1998, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
- NOTE ** Throughout this section, you may add, delete, or
- edit items as required, except where specific
- alternatives are listed. Detailed information or
- assistance with your project is available from the
- manufacturer.
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Delete items below not needed for project; add
- others as required.
-
- A. Extruded, prefinished aluminum louvers.
-
- B. Louver support tracks and pivot pins.
-
- C. Supporting structure.
-
- D. Flashings, guttering, and downspouts.
-
- E. Electric control system and wiring.
-
- F. Manual control system.
-
- G. Accessories.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required.
-
- A. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Concrete
- structural framework.
-
- B. Section 05120 - Structural Steel: Steel structural
- framework.
-
- C. Section 05140 - Structural Aluminum: Aluminum structural
- framework.
-
- D. Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Miscellaneous metal.
-
- E. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Wood structural framing
- and decking.
-
- F. Section 06181 - Glued-Laminated Structural Units:
- Laminated wood structural framework.
-
- G. Section 07361 - Gutters and Downspouts.
-
- H. Section 07620 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim.
-
- I. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
-
- J. Division 16 - Electrical: General requirements for
- electrical installation.
- NOTE ** Check relevance of electrical sections to standard
- installation: 12 volt motor, solar recharged
- battery.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Add any references that are included in text you
- have added to the section; delete any references
- not required.
-
- A. AAMA 603.8 - Voluntary Performance Requirements and Test
- Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Extruded
- Aluminum; American Architectural Manufacturers
- Association.
-
- B. ASTM D 2247 - Standard Practice for Testing Water
- Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity.
-
- 1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
-
- A. Structural Performance: Design opening roof assemblies
- to withstand ___ psf (___ kPa) live load, plus weight of
- assembly.
- 1. Maximum allowable deflection: 1/100th of span, after
- installation (wind loading).
- 2. Maximum allowable deflection: 1/40th of span, after
- installation (snow loading).
- 3. Maximum allowable deflection: 1/___th of span, after
- installation.
-
- B. Finish Performance: No cracking, blistering, peeling, or
- loss of adhesion after 1,000 hours of testing in
- accordance with ASTM D 2247.
-
- 1.5 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: Manufacturer's product specifications,
- standard details, installation instructions, general
- recommendations, and maintenance requirements as
- applicable to components specified.
-
- C. Shop Drawings: Dimensioned drawings showing plans and
- elevations of structure and opening roof panels, sections
- and details, in addition to standard details and wiring
- diagram.
-
- D. Selection Samples: Color chips or charts for selection
- from range of standard or custom colors and finishes.
-
- E. Verification Samples: Actual section of louver in
- selected finish, not less than 6 inches (150 mm) long.
-
- F. Related Materials: Listing of products and materials
- required for complete installation not supplied by
- manufacturer of louvered opening roofs.
-
- 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
-
- A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company with not less than
- two years of experience in design and installation of
- extruded aluminum louver opening roof systems similar to
- those required for this project.
-
- B. Installer Qualifications: Installer with not less than
- three years of experience in installing similar roofing
- framework, and holding certificate from manufacturer as a
- qualified installer.
-
- C. Field Measurements: Where possible, especially with
- existing framework or substrate, take field measurements
- of structural framing and substrate to receive the
- system, prior to manufacture of louvers, gutters, and
- other customized components.
-
- 1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
-
- A. Delivery: Deliver all components to the project site
- properly packaged to provide reasonable protection
- against damage to material and finishes from transport or
- adverse weather.
- 1. Inspect packaging upon arrival at site for external
- signs of impact or water damage.
- 2. Photograph damaged packaging prior to opening.
- 3. Open damaged packages for close inspection of
- contents
- 4. Notify manufacturer of any damaged packaging or
- product.
-
- B. Storage: Store all material above ground on suitable
- platforms or dunnage. Elevate one end to allow for
- moisture runoff. Store under waterproof covering.
- Provide for proper ventilation to avoid build-up of
- condensation.
-
- C. Handling: Exercise extreme care in handling, loading and
- unloading, storing and installing components to prevent
- surface damage, bending, and twisting. Set individual
- louvers in protective racks during preparation work prior
- to installation, to prevent damage.
-
- 1.8 WARRANTY
-
- A. Manufacturer's Limited Warranty:
- 1. Provide manufacturer's written warranty that aluminum
- louvers, tracks, lock angles, and pivot pins will be
- free of defects in materials and workmanship for a
- period of five years after installation.
- 2. Provide manufacturer's written warranty that other
- components will be free of defects in materials and
- workmanship for a period of one year after
- installation.
- 3. Provide manufacturer's written warranty against
- cracking, blistering, peeling, or loss of adhesion of
- finishes for a period of five years from the date of
- installation.
-
- B. Installer's Warranty: Provide installer's written
- warranty against defective installation for a period of
- ____ years after installation.
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
-
- A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Eclipse Opening Roof USA; 1050
- Kansas Avenue, Suite D; Modesto, California 95351. ASD.
- Tel: (209) 527-4987; Fax: (209) 527-1347.
- 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 SYSTEM
-
- A. Louvered opening roof system made to order and comprised
- of the following components:
- 1. Extruded aluminum louvers.
- NOTE ** Delete items from the list below not required for
- the project; add others as required.
- 2. Pivot pins and support tracks; louver
- interconnecting links.
- 3. Structural framework.
- 4. Custom guttering and downspouts.
- 5. Sheet metal flashing and trim.
- 6. Customized insect screening.
- 7. Customized electronic motor control system.
- NOTE ** Delete two of the following three items.
- 8. 12 volt geared electric motor, with 12 volt solar
- rechargeable battery power supply, wiring, and
- switching.
- 9. 12 volt geared electric motor, 110 volt AC/12 volt DC
- power supply, wiring, and switching.
- 10. Manual louver control mechanism.
-
- 2.3 ALUMINUM COMPONENTS
-
- A. Louvers: Solid extruded aluminum, nominal thickness 0.07
- inches (1.78 mm), cover 5-7/16 inches (138 mm), width 6-
- 1/2 inches (165 mm), incorporating 2-1/2 sq in (1613 sq
- mm) water drainage channel in each louver.
- NOTE ** Maximum unsupported span of louver blades is 12
- feet (3600 mm), subject to live loading design
- conditions.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Select one of the following length options and
- delete the others. Standard louver lengths are 7
- feet, 8 feet, 9 feet, 10 feet, 11 feet, and 12
- feet. Louvers can be cut to exact length required.
- Add 3-1/4 inch (83 mm) to louver length for
- required opening in finished structure, between
- gutter support substrates.
- 1. Length: As indicated on drawings.
- 2. Length: As scheduled.
- 3. Length: ____________.
-
- B. Gutters and Downspouts: Sheet aluminum formed to
- manufacturer's standard profiles.
- NOTE ** Select desired finish from options below; delete
- those not required.
-
- C. Standard Finish: Provide manufacturer's standard
- thermosetting polyester coating for aluminum components,
- complying with AAMA 603.8, and as follows:
- 1. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standard
- color range.
- 2. Color: Custom color, as scheduled.
- 3. Color: ____________.
-
- D. Non-Standard Finish: Baked on powder coating, with color
- as scheduled.
-
- E. Non-Standard Finish: PVDF finish, with color as
- scheduled.
-
- F. Non-Standard Finish: ____________________.
-
- 2.4 STRUCTURAL FRAMING
-
- A. Provide structural support for louvered opening roof as
- detailed, and as follows:
- 1. Aluminum framing system, as specified in Section
- 05140.
- 2. Wood framing as specified in Section 06100.
- 3. Steel framing as specified in Section 05120.
- 4. Laminated timber framing, as specified in Section
- 06181.
- 5. Concrete structure, as specified in Section 03300.
-
- B. Coordination: Provide coordination as required for
- proper installation of louvered opening roofs in
- structural support.
- NOTE ** Delete the following article if manual control
- mechanism is specified; if electric system is
- specified, delete options not required.
-
- 2.5 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
-
- A. Manufacturer's standard 12 volt electric motors, with
- maximum of 200 sq ft (18.4 sq m) of louvers per motor,
- subject to manufacturer's design confirmation.
-
- B. Controller: Manufacturer's standard toggle switch.
-
- C. Controller: Customized electronic motor control system.
-
- D. Battery: 12 volt DC rechargeable battery with solar
- panel.
-
- E. Battery: 12 volt DC rechargeable battery with 110 volt
- AC/12 volt DC battery charger.
-
- 2.6 ACCESSORIES
-
- A. Fasteners, sealants, and miscellaneous components as
- recommended by manufacturer.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Verify that installation areas conform with dimensions
- and tolerances shown on approved shop drawings.
-
- B. Examine area of installation to verify that substrates
- are ready to receive installation of opening roof
- components.
-
- C. Verify locations for gutter downspouts.
-
- D. Verify that appropriate power source is available for
- electric motor.
-
- E. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory
- conditions have been corrected.
-
- 3.2 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Install components to be plumb, level, and straight, and
- make all connections rigid and secure, in conformance
- with the design indicated.
-
- B. Install custom guttering to be rigid, secure, and free
- from leaks, providing proper and adequate drainage.
-
- C. Install extruded aluminum louvers and associated
- components so they are parallel and secure and operate
- correctly and freely, providing adequate fall for louver
- drainage, in compliance with manufacturer's instructions.
-
- D. Install electrical components and make electrical
- connections in conformance with governing codes and
- manufacturer's instructions.
-
- 3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
-
- A. Verify that all movable components are operating properly
- and that installation is complete. Make any adjustments
- needed to bring installation into conformance with
- manufacturer's specifications.
-
- B. Remove excess materials and debris caused by work of this
- section from the project site.
-
- C. Clean structure, gutters, louvers, and other components
- in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
-
- D. Touch up minor scratches and abrasions with paint
- provided or approved by manufacturer or material
- finisher.
-
- E. Protect finished work against damage. Replace any work
- that becomes damaged prior to final inspection and
- acceptance.
- NOTE ** DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this
- document is for illustrative purposes only.
- Eclipse Opening Roof USA assumes no responsibility
- for its use. Anyone relying upon or making use of
- this information does so at his own risk and
- assumes any and all liability or other consequences
- resulting therefrom.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Check www.arcat.com for latest specification
- update.
-
-
- END OF SECTION
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