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- SECTION 10616
-
- DEMOUNTABLE GYPSUM BOARD PARTITIONS
-
- NOTE ** This section includes non-load-bearing demountable
- partitions that utilize patented 2-1/2 inch (63 mm)
- box studs with stud extensions and factory-
- prefinished gypsum panels. Completed partition
- system is 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) or 3-3/4 inches (95
- mm) thick, depending on gypsum board selected.
- Components and panels are 95 percent reusable.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** This system is made by Gravity Lock Systems Inc.,
- located at:
- NOTE ** 5125 Glenmont
- NOTE ** Houston, TX 77081
- NOTE ** Tel: (800) 945-2454
- NOTE ** Fax: (713) 666-8405
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 10616 - DEMOUNTABLE GYPSUM BOARD
- PARTITIONS, Copyright 1998, The Architect's
- Catalog, Inc.
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
-
- A. Partition framing.
-
- B. Partition panels.
-
- C. Aluminum door frames.
-
- D. Steel door frames.
-
- E. Glazing frames.
-
- F. PVC trim and base.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Coordinate the sections listed below with actual
- project requirements.
-
- A. Section 08110 - Steel Doors and Frames.
-
- B. Section 08210 - Wood Doors.
-
- C. Section 08710 - Door Hardware.
-
- D. Section 08800 - Glazing.
-
- E. Section 09900 - Paint and Coatings.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Coordinate references listed below with project
- requirements.
-
- A. ASTM E 90 - Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound
- Transmission Loss of Building Partitions.
-
- B. ASTM E 119 - Fire Tests of Building Construction and
- Materials.
-
- C. BIFMA - Requirements for Loading Capacity.
-
- 1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
- NOTE ** STC rating of 35 to 49 can be obtained for
- manufacturer's system by selecting the appropriate
- panel and installing sound insulation in the cavity
- where required. Contact the manufacturer for
- specific requirements.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Insert rating required for this project in the
- paragraph below. Delete this paragraph if sound
- transmission is not a consideration.
-
- A. Sound Transmission: Independent laboratory certification
- that demountable gypsum board partition system provides
- ______ STC when tested in accordance with ASTM E 90.
-
- B. Point Accessibility: Allow for all panels to be point
- accessible and replaceable without affecting adjoining
- panels.
- NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph when required.
-
- C. Fire Rating: Independent laboratory certification that
- demountable gypsum board partition system has passed 1-
- hour fire endurance and hose stream test when tested in
- accordance with ASTM E 119.
-
- 1.5 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product
- certification, standard details, and installation
- instructions.
-
- C. Shop Drawings: Prepared specifically for this project;
- show dimensions and interface with other products.
-
- D. Selection Samples: Panel material and trim colors.
-
- E. Removal and Maintenance Data: Removal and maintenance
- instructions, parts lists, and wiring diagrams.
-
- 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
-
- A. Manufacturer's Product Certification: Materials meet or
- exceed these specifications.
-
- B. Installer Qualifications: Factory-trained, registered,
- and licensed by manufacturer.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURER
-
- A. Provide products manufactured by Gravity Lock Systems
- Inc.; 5125 Glenmont; Houston, TX 77081; ASD. Tel: (800)
- 945-2454, Fax: (713) 666-8405.
-
- B. Substitutions not permitted.
-
- 2.2 MATERIALS
- NOTE ** Coordinate materials listed below with project
- requirements.
-
- A. Framing:
- 1. Top Track: Roll-formed steel, hemmed legs designed
- to accept snap-on/snap-off PVC ceiling trim from
- either side of partition.
- 2. Floor Track: Roll-formed steel, 1-1/2 inch (38 mm)
- high legs.
- 3. Stud Framing: "U"-shaped studs with 11 inch (280 mm)
- cross-locking channels, and roll-formed standard
- studs.
-
- B. Panels:
- NOTE ** This Gravity Lock Systems Inc. demountable gypsum
- board partitions accommodate a variety of 1/2 inch
- (12 mm) or 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick gypsum panels.
- This allows different type panels to be installed
- adjacent to each other or on opposite sides of a
- partition.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Select one or more panel types from below. If more
- than one panel is selected, identify location of
- each type on the drawings.
- 1. Vinyl-Clad Gypsum.
- 2. Steel-Faced Gypsum.
- 3. High-Impact Vinyl on Gypsum.
- 4. Sound-Control Gypsum.
- 5. Sound-Control Honeycomb.
- NOTE ** Coordinate panel thickness below with project
- requirements. Panel thickness of 1/2 inch (12 mm)
- will result in 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) thick partitions;
- 5/8 inch (16 mm) panels will result in 3-3/4 inch
- (95 mm) thick partitions.
- 6. Thickness: 1/2 inch (12 mm).
- 7. Thickness: 5/8 inch (16 mm).
-
- C. Glazing Components: Extruded 6063-T5 aluminum alloy;
- integrate with ceiling track and door frames.
-
- D. Door Frames:
- NOTE ** Select one or more door frame types from below. If
- more than one type is selected, identify location
- of each type on the drawings.
- 1. Aluminum: Extruded 6063-T5 aluminum alloy; integrate
- with ceiling track and glazing components.
- NOTE ** Coordinate opening height below with project
- requirements. Delete both subparagraphs if covered
- in schedule.
- a. Opening Height: 7'-0" (2.13 m).
- b. Opening Height: 9'-0" (2.74 m).
- 2. Steel: 20 gage, reversible.
- NOTE ** Coordinate opening size below with project
- requirements. Delete both subparagraphs if covered
- in schedule.
- a. Opening Size: 3'-0" by 6'-8" (0.91 x 2.03 m).
- b. Opening Size: 3'-0" by 7'-0" (0.91 x 2.13 m).
-
- E. Trim (Battens, Base, Ceiling Trim, and Corners): PVC,
- snap-on type; manufacturer's standard color selected by
- Architect.
-
- F. Furniture Support: Meeting BIFMA requirements for
- loading capacity; capable of supporting cabinetry of all
- standard furniture system companies.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Verify that floors and ceilings are level and ready to
- accept partitions.
-
- B. Verify that facility is clean, dry, and protected from
- outside weather.
-
- 3.2 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Comply with manufacturer's printed instructions, except
- where more stringent requirements are mandated by
- governing authorities, and except where project
- conditions require extra precautions or provisions.
-
- B. Erect partitions plumb and square, accurately fitting to
- suspended ceilings and over floor coverings; adjust to
- correct for floor irregularities.
- NOTE ** Edit paragraphs below to conform to project
- conditions.
-
- C. Carpeted Floors: Use fasteners that rigidly secure
- partitions without damaging or defacing carpeting.
-
- D. Suspended Ceilings: Use fasteners that rigidly secure
- partitions without damaging or defacing grid or ceiling.
-
- E. Mechanically fasten floor track to substrate at both
- sides of door frames, finished ends, and other areas
- where additional rigidity is required.
-
- F. Position studs vertically in floor and ceiling tracks at
- frequency required by panel size; install three cross
- channels per stud in accordance with manufacturer's
- instructions.
-
- G. Install panel clips in accordance with manufacturer's
- instructions; install panels on framework, taking care to
- seat all panel clips on cross channels.
-
- H. Butt panels to ensure tight, single line joints.
-
- I. Neatly cut and fit panels to existing walls, window
- mullions, building columns, and other appurtenances.
-
- J. Install ceiling trim, base molding, corners, and other
- trim in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
-
- 3.3 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING
-
- A. Upon completion of installation, clean all surfaces that
- have become soiled during installation.
-
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- END OF SECTION
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