Part 1 General:

1.1 Acoustical Treatments shall be provided by: Acoustical Resources, Inc. PO Box 200504, Austin, TX 78720-0504, Phone (512) 259-5858 Fax: (512) 259-5850.

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 & Handling
A. Deliver products to site, store and protect under provisions of Section 01600.

1.4 Submittals
      A. Shop Drawings: Where custom sized panels are indicated on architectural drawings, submit shop drawings with minimum 1/4" 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

      C.1 Impact Resistant / Tackable Series Acoustical Panels shall be constructed of a single core construction of dimensionally stable rigid fiberglass of medium density (6-7 PCF). Thickness (choose one) 1", 1 1/2", 2", 3" or 4" that is laminated to an 1/8" high density, smooth, glass fiber face (16-20 PCF).
      C.2 Panel Sizes: _____wide and _____high or as shown on drawings. Standard maximum size is 48" wide x 120" high (nominal). Panels are to be manufactured according to field dimensions supplied by the installing contractor. Standard tolerances are ±1/16" in width and length.
      C.3 Panel Edge Profile shall be: Square, radius, or custom _____(specify). Corner detail shall be: square, radius or custom _____(specify). Edge Treatment shall be: chemically hardened or custom _____(specify).
      C.4 Panel Finish: Panel finish shall be: ________________________________________(specify manufacturer, pattern and color). Manufacturer's standard fabric is a 100% woven polyester fabric. (Select from 50+ 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.
      C.5 Panel Mounting shall be impaling clip and adhesive, mechanical z-clip, hook & loop, or custom____(specify). Adhesive or other incidental materials are to be supplied by the installing contractor.
      C.6 Acoustical Performance: Wall panels shall have a minimum Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 1 1/8" = .85, 2 1/8" = .95, 3 1/8" = 1.10 _______(specify) in accordance with ASTM C-423-81a, Sound Absorption & Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
      C.7 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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