GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ABSORBER SERIES
ACOUSTICAL PANELS
Section 09 84 00 Acoustical Wall Treatment
Part
1 General
1.1 Section Includes:
Work in this section shall be subject to drawings, general conditions, schedules, addenda
and other contract documents. The extent of the acoustical panels is shown on the drawings
and in the schedules.
1.2 References:
A. ASTM C423-81a, Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation
Room Method.
B. ASTM E-84-81a, Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
1.3 Delivery Storage and Handling
A. Deliver products to site, store and protect under provisions of Section 01500.
1.4 Submittals
A. Shop Drawings: Where custom sized panels are indicated on architectural drawings,
submit shop drawings with minimum ¼" scale wall elevations and appropriate details
indicating field dimensions, panel layout, and installation methods.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data including specifications, installation
instructions, test data, maintenance, and warranty information.
C. Samples: Submit ______ (quantity) samples (12" x 12") of each type of
acoustical panel as shown on the drawings and schedule.
1.5 Substitutions or changes will only be permitted per Section 01600.
Part 2 Products
2.1 Materials: Acoustical wall panels shall be Acoustical Resources, Inc. Type:
Absorber Acoustical Wall Panels as Manufactured by Acoustical Resources, Inc. / P.O. Box
200504 / Austin, TX 78720-0504. Telephone (512) 259-5858 / Fax (512) 259-5850.
2.2 Panel Construction: Acoustical panels shall be constructed of a single core
construction of dimensionally stable rigid fiberglass of medium density (6-7 PCF).
Thickness (choose one): 3/4".1", 2" , 3" or 4" that is laminated to an 1/8" thickness of high
density, smooth, glass fiber face (16-20 PCF).
2.3 Panel Sizes: _____wide and _____high or as shown on drawings. Standard maximum
size is 48" wiidth x 144" length (nominal). Custom or larger sizes available;
consult Manufacturer. Panels are to be manufactured according to field dimensions supplied
by the installing contractor. Standard tolerances are ±1/16" in width and length.
2.4 Panel Edge Profile: Edge profiles shall be: Square, radius, bevel or
custom _____(specify).
Corner detail shall be: square, radius or custom _____(specify).
Edge Treatment shall be: chemically hardened or custom _____(specify).
2.5 Panel Finish: Panel finish shall be: _______________________________________
(specify fabric manufacturer, pattern and color). Manufacturer's standard fabric is 100%
woven polyester (select from 40+ standard colors). Finish shall be applied directly to the
face and edges of the panel and returned to the back of the panel to provide a full
finished edge. All corners are fully tailored.
2.6 Panel Mounting: Mounting shall be: mechanical z-clip, impaling clip and adhesive,
hook & loop, or custom _____(specify). Adhesive or other incidental
materials are to be supplied by the installing contractor.
2.7 Acoustical Performance: Wall panels shall have a minimum Noise Reduction
Coefficient (NRC) of _____ in accordance with ASTM C-423 - 81a, Sound Absorption and Sound
Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
2.8 Flammability: All components utilized in the construction of the wall panels
shall have a Class "I" (0-25) rating in accordance with ASTM E-84-81a, Surface
Burning characteristics of Building Materials.
Part 3 Execution
3.01 Examination and Preparation:
A. Installation of acoustical panels shall not begin until all wet work (plastering,
concrete, etc.) is completed and dry. Building shall be properly enclosed and under
standard occupancy conditions (temperature of 60-85 degrees F. and not more than 80%
relative humidity) before installation begins.
B. The contractor shall be responsible for the examination and acceptance of all surfaces
and conditions prior to the acoustical panel installation.
3.02 Installation: Acoustical panels shall be installed according to manufacturer's
recommendations and instructions.
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SPECS: INTERACTIVE SYSTEM: ABSORBER PANELS
