Elite Vertical Blind System

SECTION 12492

PART I - GENERAL

1.01 Scope

A. Furnish and install Levolor blinds provided by Levolor Home Fashions, 4110 Premier Drive, High Point, NC 27265, in accordance with specifications, drawings, and contract documents.

B. Related work specified elsewhere.

1.02 Quality Assurance

A. Installer's qualifications:

  1. The installer shall be a firm approved by Levolor Home Fashions.
  2. The installer shall be qualified to install the product specified, as demonstrated by prior experience.

B. Job mock-up: (Describe)

1.03 Submittals

A. Product information: Submit Levolor product literature and installation instructions.

B. Shop drawings: Indicate field-measured dimensions of opening which are to receive blinds, details on mounting surface and sill conditions, and details of corners and conditions between adjacent blinds.

C. Color samples: Submit a sample of each type and color of material specified.

1.04 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

A. Packing and Shipping:

  1. Materials shall be delivered to the Project in Levolor's original unopened packaging with labels intact.

B. Storage:

  1. Materials shall be stored in a clean area, which is free of corrosive fumes, dust, and away from construction activities.
  2. Materials shall be stacked horizontally using plastic or wood shims such that drainage and ventilation are provided for, and such that water cannot accumulate in, about or upon the containers.
  3. Stacks shall be covered with tarpaulins or plastic such that ventilation is provided for, and such that contaminants are prevented from contacting surfaces.

1.05 Project/Site Conditions (Before Product Installation Begins)

A. Roof must be tight, windows and frames installed and glazed, and interior doors hung.

B. Wet work including concrete, masonry, plaster, stucco, terrazzo, Sheetrock, spackling, and taping (including sanding) shall be complete and dry.

C. Ceilings, window pockets, electrical, and mechanical work above the product shall be complete.

D. Electrical power (110 volt AC) shall be available for installer's tools within 500 ft. of product installation areas.

1.06 Warranty

A. Lifetime warranty: Levolor Home Fashions shall repair or replace for one year, at its option, without charge, any part found defective in workmanship or material as long as the blind remains in the same window for which it was purchased.

PART II - PRODUCTS

2.01 Manufacturer and Product Description

A. Acceptable product: LouverDrape Elite Vertical Blind System manufactured by Levolor Home Fashions.

B. Materials:

  1. Headrail shall be of extruded anodized aluminum alloy 1-1/16" wide x 1-1/4" high with capped ends, provided with Delrin, or equal, sprocket wheels. End caps shall be equipped with covers to enclose sprockets and rotation rod ends and rollers for traverse cord.
  2. Carriers shall be made of 7/16" wide Delrin plastic or equal and shall traverse on Delrin slides. No wheels shall be allowed. Carriers shall have one-piece spur gear and Delrin hook.
  3. Spacer links of flexible stainless steel 1/4" wide shall space and stabilize carriers by passing smoothly between stabilizer guides on each carrier.
  4. Vanes shall rotate 360 degrees and pack, when traversed, into no more than 7/16" per vane. When rotated, 2-1/8" vanes shall overlap not less than 1/4"; 3-1/2" vanes shall overlap not less then 3/8".
  5. Rotation mechanism shall consist of a #6 nickel-plated bead chain to synchronize and actuate 360 degree rotation by turning a keyed aluminum rod actuating Delrin worm and spur gear in each carrier. Gears shall provide no less than 10-to-1 mechanical advantage and keep vanes fixed until reset by control. No cord or 1-to-1-ratio mechanisms will be allowed. Spur and worm gear shall slip under extreme loading and be able to be realigned with no damage.
  6. Traversing mechanism shall allow vertical blinds to traverse left to right, right to left or split. Blinds shall traverse by means of a non-stretch traverse cord.
  7. Cord Weight shall be of molded ABS plastic filled for weight. Cord weight shall be readily removable without detaching cord from headrail.
  8. End Caps: Control and return end cap assemblies shall be molded to match aluminum extrusion profile and provide contemporary aesthetic appearance.
  9. Installation Brackets shall be provided for overhead, surface or recessed installation using thumb clamps and angle brackets. Brackets shall be designed to facilitate installation and removal of track.
  10. Normal vane spacing on center is a fraction of an inch less than the vane size. For example:
    Vane width: 2-1/8" Spacing on center 1-3/4"
    Vane width: 3-1/2"
    		 Spacing on center 3-1/8"
  11. Vanes shall be selected from the following (select one): Control location and Stack Draw must be specified.

    a. Vanes shall be extruded of 100% GEON solid vinyl or equal. The vinyl shall also contain ultra violet inhibitors. Calcium carbonate content will not exceed 15% on standard colors. Vanes shall withstand 140 degree heat chamber for thirty minutes without distortion, and with no more shrink and stretch and 1/2 of 1%. A ten-foot vane suspended from the center of one end shall hang straight with no twist, warp or bow. Vanes shall be permanently flame resistant, if unaltered.

    Vanes shall be selected from the following:
    1. Nominally 2-1/8" wide. Perforated option available.
    2. Nominally 3-1/2" wide. Perforated option available.
    An optional keyhole punch with a corrosion-free chain may be specified to control swaying and keep unit functioning as a whole.

    b. Fabric vanes shall be available in two styles:
    1. Free Hanging: Vanes shall be free hanging woven or slit to 2-1/8" or 3-1/2" (select one) wide, and color fast. Vanes shall have a steel weight inserted into a sewn pocket at bottom of vane. An optional clip-on corrosion-free, nickel-plated steel chain shall be attached to weights to control swaying and keep unit functioning as a whole (if specified). Certificate of flame resistance must be provided.
    2. EverClear Louver Groover: Vanes shall be of colorfast fabric slit to appropriate width, slid into groover channel. Groover shall be extruded of 100% GEON vinyl or equal and shall be guaranteed not to crack or yellow for six years. Groovers should have clear edges that hold fabric in place. Certificate of flame resistance must be provided.
  12. Options shall include:
    a. Curved headrail: Parameters for curved blinds are as follows:
    – Maximum blind height 120"
    – Maximum blind width 84"
    – Minimum radius 48"
    – Maximum portion of circle for one blind is 45 degrees (1/8 circle)
    b. Motorized blinds. Battery or plug in options available.
    c. Headrail color: Anodized aluminum is the standard headrail color. Custom colors are available at an additional charge.

PART III - EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Window treatment subcontractor shall be responsible for inspection of site, field measurements, and approval of mounting surfaces and installation conditions.

B. Subcontractor shall verify that site is free of conditions that interfere with blind installation and operation, and shall begin installation only when any unsatisfactory conditions have been rectified.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall comply with Levolor specifications, standards, and procedures.

B. Provide support brackets as per Levolor's installation instructions.

C. See installation instructions packaged with blinds for more installation details.

D. Provide adequate clearance to permit unencumbered operation of blind and hardware.

E. Demonstrate blinds to be in uniform and smooth working order.

3.03 CLEANING

A. Vacuum fabric vanes lightly with brush attachment on a regular basis. Stains may be spot cleaned by sponging gently with mild detergent or fabric cleaner. Ensure proper drying following cleaning by providing adequate ventilation.

B. Clean soiled aluminum and PVC vanes by wiping clean with a mild liquid detergent, soap solution and water only. Window cleaner or cloths with paper content should not be used on aluminum vanes. Do not use abrasive cleansers. Ensure proper drying following cleaning by providing adequate ventilation.

LEVOLOR CONTRACT
4110 Premier Drive
High Point, NC 27265
1-800-221-6803
Contract Customer Service
1-800-826-8021
1-800-624-0029 FAX

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