Won-Door™ DuraFlex™ Specification SECTION 10655 - Accordion Folding Partitions PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY OF WORK A. Division 0 and Division 1, as indexed, apply to this section. B. Furnish and install all accordion-type folding partitions shown on the drawings and specified herein. 1.02 RELATED SECTIONS A. All headers, support structures, surrounding insulation, jambs, pocket doors, field painting, blocking and wood trim as required shall be furnished and installed by other sections. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installation shall be accomplished by factory trained or authorized personnel. 1.04 SUBMITTALS A. Refer to Section 01300 - Shop Drawings and Submittals B. Indicate required stacking depth, pocket width, if applicable, and height of header above finished  floor.  Show installation details and layout. 1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Deliver to the job site in manufacturer's original, unopened package. 1.06 COORDINATION BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR A. Coordinate the efforts of the various trades affected by the work of this section. Assure accurate installation of header, jamb and trim. Provide field dimensions for fabrication. B. Supervise unloading and handling. Store boxes flat (not more than three high) in a dry area and protect from elements that may damage materials. Replace damaged materials at no additional cost to the owner. 1.07 WARRANTY A. Materials shall be warranted against defects and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURER A. Folding partitions shall be DuraFlex™ as manufactured by Won-Door™ Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2.02 MATERIALS A. Operation: Shall be top supported and manually operated. B. Construction: Shall consist of a single accordion-type wall of panels suspended from a single overhead track. Panels shall be connected by full height extruded vinyl hinges. Panels shall be formed of vinyl clad 24-gauge steel V-grooved for strength and resilience. Vinyl shall be permanently bonded to the face of the steel panels with a heat and pressure process before the panels are formed. C. Suspension system: Shall consist of a single extruded aluminum track attached to the overhead structural support. Each panel shall be suspended by a 1" (.025) nylon-tired ball bearing roller. Each lead-post shall be suspended by a 4-wheel trolley. D. Lead-posts: Shall be extruded aluminum and include standard grip-type handles and a sliding latch to effect closure. [Key locks shall be provided.] E. Perimeter Seals: Shall consist of continuous extruded vinyl sweep strips attached to the top and bottom of the partition. Leading edges of the lead-posts and receiver posts shall be cushioned by extruded vinyl interlocking seals. F. Hanging weight shall be 1.9 pounds per square foot. 2.03 COLORS A. Colors shall be selected by the architect from manufacturer's standard colors. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 PREPARATION BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR A. Openings shall be in the dimensions specified, plumb, and level. B. Headers shall be leveled with the finished floor to within +/- 1/4" (.006) tolerance over the entire length of the opening. 3.02 INSPECTION A. Contractor shall inspect prepared opening and immediately notify the architect, in writing, of any unacceptable conditions. 3.03 INSTALLATION A. Install partitions in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions. B. Upon completion of the installation, the General Contractor shall protect partitions from damage and replace or repair subsequent damage so that partitions are acceptable to the architect, at no additional charge to the owner.