Guideline Specifications GORDON EXTRUDED ALUMINUM BEAM BAFFLE LINEAR CEILING SYSTEM DIVISION 09 5400 Specialty Ceilings or DIVISION 09 54 36 Suspended Decorative Grids. PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This section includes extruded aluminum linear ceiling system as shown on the drawings. 1.3 REFERENCES A. ASTM C635, Standard Specification for Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panel Ceilings. B. ATSM C363, Recommended Practice for Installation for Metal Suspension for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panels C. CISCA Ceiling Systems Installation Handbook. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Manufacturer’s Literature and Data: 1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s technical data and brochures for each type of specified system required. All products furnished shall have a flame spread classification on 0-25 for a Class A or 1 rating in accordance with ASTM-423. B. Shop drawings shall show dimensions, sizes, thickness, alloys, tempers, finishes, joining, attachments and relationship of adjoining work. C. Samples: 1. Samples shall include a three, 6” pieces of each type of component and finish as specified including perimeter molding and accessories. D. Certification: 1. Submit certification from manufacturer of ceiling system attesting that products comply with specified requirements including finish as specified. E. Qualification Data: 1. Firms specified in “Quality Assurance” Article must demonstrate their capabilities and experience by including lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer: Firm with manufacturing and delivery capacity required for the project, shall have successfully completed at least ten projects within the past five years, utilizing systems, materials and techniques as herein specified. B. Fabricator must own and operate its own manufacturing facilities for all metal components. “Stick Built” or “Kit of Parts Systems” consisting of components from a variety of manufacturers will not be considered or accepted. C. Manufacturer/Fabricator must own and operate its own Painting and Finishing facility to assure single source responsibility and quality control. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING All materials shall be protected during fabrication, shipment, site storage and erection to prevent damage to the finished work from other trades. Store accessories inside a well-ventilated area, away from uncured concrete and masonry, and protected from the weather, moisture, soiling, abrasion, extreme temperatures, and humidity. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURER A. BEAM BAFFLE Linear Ceiling System shall be manufactured by Gordon Interior Specialties Division, Gordon, Inc., 5023 Hazel Jones Road, Bossier City, LA 71111, (800) 747-8954, Fax (800) 877-8746, www.gordoninteriors.com, sales@gordoninteriors.com. B. The listed manufacturer shall not be construed as closing specifications to other prospective manufacturers, but rather as establishing a level of quality in a metal system. Other systems may be submitted for approval; as provided for in the specifications at least 10 working days prior to submission of bids. Companies desiring to submit a proposal shall submit all descriptive information of the system proposed including photographs and shop drawings of at least three projects similar in detail and scope. 2.2 SYSTEM Description A. The BEAM BAFFLE Linear Ceiling System shall be specified as BEAM BAFFLE (BF-12, BF-13, BF-21, BF-22, BF-24, BF-33) and spaced "__" o.c., manufactured by Gordon, Interior Specialties Division, Gordon, Inc. All members shall be of standard 6063T-5 aluminum alloy with a "___________" finish. B. All components shall be extruded aluminum, meeting all loading data. No roll formed aluminum will be allowed. 2.3 MATERIALS A. BEAM BAFFLE Linear Ceiling System 1. BEAM BAFFLE Linear Ceiling System as manufactured by Gordon Interior Specialties Division, Gordon Inc., shall consist of extruded aluminum beam components including suspension system consisting of extruded aluminum snap in carrier. BEAM BAFFLE is installed / attached to an extruded aluminum suspension systems above that include main tees and cross tees having 15/16" flanges. Extruded aluminum suspension systems are fabricated to be flat or curved as manufactured by Gordon Interior Specialties Division, Gordon, Inc. All necessary clips and splices required for a complete system are supplied. Other suspension systems having required 15/16" flanges can be used alternatively. Suspension system to meet local building codes. 2. Aluminum extrusion shall be 6063-T-5 alloys. (ASTM B221, ASTM B 221 M) 3. General: Provide metals free from surface blemishes where exposed to view in finished unit. Surfaces exhibiting pitting seam marks, roller marks. Stains, and discolorations, or other imperfections on finished units are not acceptable. All metal shall be of the highest-grade commercial type. 2.4 FABRICATION A. BEAM BAFFLE Linear Ceiling Systems are cut to the appropriate lengths. End caps are to be provided as required to complete the system. B. The suspension module will be (Specify size, i.e. 2’ x 2’) and fabricated in a flat or curved (Specify radius) application. All intersections between main tees and cross tees shall be square cut. C. Perimeter shall be fabricated to match the system described in paragraph 2.2. D. All components including accessories are available to meet codes such as seismic and loads from light fixtures and air diffusers. For seismic, specify clip system. E. Hanger wires (furnished by the Ceiling Contractor) shall be #12 gauge galvanized without kinks and splices. 2.5 FINISHES A. All suspension components visible shall be supplied with a sprayed water-borne cross-linked baked acrylic finish. OR A. Alternative finishes shall be chosen from the Manufacturer’s standard paint finish selection (custom colors or other types of paint are available) including: 1. Powder Coat – Durable Painted Finishes a. Standard Finishes b. ACROGUARD® Enhanced Durability Finishes c. ACROGUARD® Patinaed Finishes d. ACROGUARD® - UVX e. ACROSTAT™ Antimicrobial f. Metallic 2. GreenWood™ Wood Grain Films PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.1 INSPECTION A. Examine building structure schedule of receive ceiling system for unevenness or irregularities that would affect quality and execution of work. B. Tolerances: 1. Install ceiling system with maximum permissible deflection of L/360 of span maximum surface deviation of 1/8” in 10’-0” (no load applied) ASTM 635-92. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. General: Comply with manufacturer’s printed instructions, with governing regulations for Seismic Codes, and with the Ceiling & Interior Systems Construction Association standards applicable to work. 3.3 CLEANING A. Clean all surfaces following installation. If necessary use only a mild soap or detergent solution such as TSP-90 or Ivory. B. Replace units having scratches, abrasions, or other defects with unblemished panels or suspension. C. Maintenance per manufacturer’s finished maintenance instructions. 3.4 PROTECTION A. Protection of Gordon Systems from damage by other trades after installation to be provided by general contractor. 3.4 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY A. Variation from specification: Any variation from this specification resulting in additional cost to any other contractor or subcontractor on this project shall be the sole financial responsibility of the contractor for the work of this section. 3