Theatre Solution Acclaim Auditorium Seating User Manual
Acclaim Auditorium Seating
Planning, Specifications & Installation
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Acclaim Auditorium Seating
Contents
About TSI ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
The Acclaim Series
Acclaim C1
Acclaim C3
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Acclaim Features
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Acclaim Options
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Acclaim Product Advantages
Warranty
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Market Focus
Performing Arts Centers
Courtrooms
Corporate & Hospital Training Facilities
Universities & Educational Facilities
Museums
Religious Facilities
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Planning Information
Figure 1 – Acclaim C1 Front, Side, and Plan Views
Figure 2 – Acclaim C3 Front, Side, and Plan Views
Figure 3 – Acclaim Seating Layout Dimensions
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Acclaim Specifications
Part 1 – General ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Related Documents
Summary
Submittals
Quality Assurance
Project Conditions
Delivery, Storage, and Handling
Extra Materials
Part 2 – Products (Acclaim C1 Seating) .......................................................................................................................... 18
Seating
Materials
Fabrication, General
Mounting
Metal Standards
Upholstered Chairs
Part 2 – Products (Acclaim C3 Seating) .......................................................................................................................... 20
Seating
Materials
Fabrication, General
Mounting
Metal Standards
Upholstered Chairs
Acclaim Auditorium Seating
Part 3 – Options ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Upholstered End Panel
Veneer End Panel
External End Panel
Aisle Light
Seat and Row Identification Tags
Tablet Arms
Power/Data
Bookrack
Compliance with California Technical Bulletin 133
Part 4 – Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Part 5 – Execution ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Examination
General
Adjusting
Contents
Installation Instructions
Figure 4 – Exploded Assembly
Figure 5 – Floor Mounting Details
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Maintenance Instructions .............................................................................................................................................. 28
About TSI
Theatre Solutions, Inc. (TSI) desig ns and pr od uce s dist inc tiv e and dura ble fixed seating. We are committed to pr ovi din g
the highest quality fixed seating and associated services in the world.
Quality, aesthetics, comfort and flexibility make TSI fixed seating the preferred choice for any building type. In addition to
the advantages of our products, the attention TSI gives to every detail through each phase of the project makes us a
valued ally to the architect, theater consultant, or building owner.
The Acclaim Series
Acclaim offers a functional and subtle elegance with simple but pleasing lines. A thin common frame allows for greater
size and increased comfort. A slim chair profile permits the architect to increase capacity without sa crifi ci ng com for t or
proper egress space. The Acclaim is available with fully-upholstered seats and backs or with an optional veneer back
panel. Removable fabric covers are standard for easier maintenance. The following models are available:
Acclaim C1 Combines the beauty of a wood veneer outer back panel with the economy and warmth of a fullyupholstered seat. The seat is equipped with a slip-on zippered fabric cover.
Acclaim C3 Features fully-upholstered seat and back cushions for an elegant and warm appearance. Fabric
slip-on covers are equipped with a zipper for easier on-site replacement.
Acclaim Features
• Gravity seat mechanism insures that the seat will always quietly return to a consistent vertical position.
• Hardwood armrests are available in a variety of species and finishes.
• Durable powder-coat finish is standard on all steel components.
• Flush mounted floor attachment hardware is standard.
• Removable, zippered seat and back covers are standard and allow for easier on-site replacement.
• Unique slim profile of only 15” (without tablet arm) allows greater chair capacity.
• Standard spacing is 19”, 20”, 21” and 22” c.c. of frames (19” not available with tablet arm).
• Lifetime Warranty is standard on the Acclaim.
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Acclaim Options
The Acclaim chair is available with many options. Choose the options that are appropriate for the project.
End Panels Available as either upholstered or veneer, end panels can enhance the visual appeal of the room.
They can be upholstered to match the chairs, or stained to match the armrests.
Aisle Lights Low-voltage (24v) aisle lights discreetly illuminate dark aisles and steps, enhancing safety and
visual appeal. Aisle lights can be concealed in the underside of the arm cap, or installed in the end panel. Wiring
is routed through the frame to provide a clean installation.
Seat & Row Identification and Donor Tags Seat & row identification plates and donor tags are available in a
variety of shapes and finishes.
Tablet Arms The tablet arm folds between the seat and armrest and provides a work area for the occupant.
Tablet arms are available as either left or right-handed.
Power/Data Popular with corporate training and educational faci liti es, the power/data ready frames option allows
for distribution of networked communications and 120 volt power directly to each chair, allowing laptops to be
connected to the building’s internal computer and power distribution networks.
California Technical Bulletin 133 Fire Code Compliance (when required by local codes)
Removable Chairs Available as one, two, or three chairs, these units include a steel sled-base and can conform
to the row radii so as to provide harmony with the design of the room, while maintaining the utmost in flexibility.
Removable chairs are available with a standard base that allows them to be bolted to the floor quickly and easily,
or an extended base that allows them to be completely freestanding without the need for physical attachment to
the floor.
Wood Veneer Back Available in a variety of wood veneers, the outer back panel is ideal for use on chairs which
require superior acoustical quality or extra protection.
Laminate Back Outer Back panels are available with a high-pressure laminate face; ideal for use on chairs
which require superior acoustical qual ity or extra protection.
Transfer Arms Designed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, these unique frames allow easy and
clear access to the seat. Installations without an end panel feature a hinged lift-up armrest while installati ons wit h
end panels feature removable end panels.
Oversize Chair Widths Chair widths of 23” and 24” c.c. are available to provide occupants with a higher level of
comfort and to satisfy layout requirements.
Bookracks Available to meet the specific requirements for book storage, TSI provides proj ect specif ic sol utio ns.
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Acclaim Product Advantages
Gravity Tip-Up Seat The Acclaim seat tip-up action is attained by the use of a gravity counterweight mechanism.
The advantages of a gravity mechanism over a spring or cylinder mechanism are as follows:
Consistent and automatic return to the upright position. Spring mechanisms can have inconsistent tipup action due to the variation of the strength or fatigue of the steel springs. This affects the aesthetics of the
room and may affect compliance with egress codes since the seats may not return to a consistent upright
position.
Silent action. Spring mechanisms are likely to develop squeaks and normally produce several loud hits
before coming to a stop.
Seat tip-up will never fail. Because the Acclaim mechanism relies on gravity, it will never fail to return the
seat to its upright position. In contrast, as a spring mechanism fatigues, the seat tip-up action will get
slower. Eventually, the spring mechanism may fail to return the seat to the upright position, producing a
possible violation of egress codes.
Seat Construction The Acclaim seat construction is patterned after office chairs for long-term comfort and durability.
Flexible polyurethane foam is glued directly to the structure of the seat. The advantages of this type of construction
are as follows:
Silence, durability, comfort. Seats constructed with serpentine springs often fatigue, sag and fail. This
creates an uncomfortable and noisy seat, which may require replacement. TSI’s flexible polyurethane foam
construction offers significant user comf ort over long seat ing periods. Additionally, the absence of steel
springs insures completely silent compr ession duri ng use.
Upholstered options. Unlike metal seat pans with serpentine springs, Acclaim’s all-wood c onstr uct ion
allows for custom upholstery detailing. The fully-upholstered seat has a zippered slip-on fabric cover for
easier on-site replacement.
TSI Chair Frames The Acclaim frames are welded assemblies of heavy gauge and solid steel components. The
advantages of this type of construction are listed below:
Flexibility. The Acclaim’s welded steel assembly allows for simple and cost efficient design modifications
for conformance to unique building conditions. Unlike high volume castings, welded construction facilitates
small production run modifications.
Cost of Ownership Due to the obvious product advantages of Acclaim seating as mentioned above, and the
superior service and warranty levels offered by TSI, purchasing Acclaim seating is a better long-term value. The
initial savings associated with the purchase of a less expensive chair is likely to be lost through ongoing maintenance
and replacement during the lifetime of the product.
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installed by authorized TSI technicians.
Warranty The Acclaim’s “Lifetime Warranty” speaks for itself in describing Theatre Solutions’ commitment to superior
quality.
Acclaim Lifetime Warranty
Theatre Solutions, Inc. (TSI) warrants its’ products against failures and
manufacturing defects for the life of the product. This warranty applies only to
the original purchaser and is non-transferable. TSI will provide parts and labor to
replace defective parts for the fi rst two years after installation. Thereafter, TSI will
provide replacement parts for the life of the product. This warranty does not
cover damage from abuse, misuse, neglect or act of God. Damage caused by
modifications to the product by anyone other than an authorized TSI technician
will void this warranty. This warranty does not apply to fabrics or products not
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the best balance between comfort and room capacity.
Market Focus
Theatre Solutions provides seating for a variety of building types. Our products and services are tailored to meet the
specific requirements of each project type.
• Available outer wood veneer back panels provide the
reflective surfaces required to achieve enhanced
acoustics and provide extra protection.
• When a fully-upholstered look is desired, slip-on
covers equipped with zippers are available, which
provide for easier on-site replacement.
• The Acclaim chair is equipped with a gravity seat tip-
up mechanism, which provides a soft and silent action.
Regardless of how many times our seats are lowered
and raised, the action is always consistent and quiet.
This silent action is critical to the acoustic success of
a performing arts center.
• All chairs are built with high-quality flame-retardant
foam. In addition to reduced maintenance, solid foam
seats provide significant user comfort over lon g
seating periods.
• Chairs may be specified as individual units with two
arms per chair. This allows for greater comfort than
the standard common leg configuration in which two
adjacent occupants share a center armrest.
Performing Arts Centers
• Transfer arms of varying designs are available to
comply with ADA requirements.
• Flexibility in spacing allows the architect to achieve
All Acclaim models have a standard spacing of 19”,
20”, 21”, and 22” with widths up to 24” available as an
option.
• Removable chairs are available to enhance the
flexibility of the seating layout as well as to provide for
additional seating when required.
• Durability and reduced maintenance are the
hallmarks of all TSI theater seating, confirmed by our
Lifetime Warranty.
• The classic, subtle elegance, along with the durability
of this chair, make the Acclaim ideal for any public
space. The simplicity of design allows for customized
enhancements and makes the Acclaim an
outstanding chair for any performance space.
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the best balance between comfort and room capacity.
• Available outer wood veneer back panels provide the
reflective surfaces required to achieve enhanced
acoustics and provide extra protection.
• When a fully-upholstered look is desired, slip-on
covers equipped with zippers are available, which
provide for easier on-site replacement.
• The jury base is available with a tilt mechanism and
can be specified with limited swivel travel. The limited
swivel is especially helpful in those instances where
spacing will not allow for the complete rotation of the
chair.
• The Acclaim chair is equipped with a gravity seat tip-
up mechanism, which provides a soft and silent action.
Regardless of how many times our seats are lowered
and raised, the action is always consistent and quiet.
This silent action is critical to the acoustic success of
the courtroom.
• All chairs are built with high-quality flame-retardant
foam. In addition to reduced maintenance, solid foam
seats provide significant user comfort over lon g
seating periods.
• Transfer arms of varying designs are available to
comply with ADA requirements.
Courtrooms
• Chairs may be specified as individual units with two
arms per chair. This allows for greater comfort than
the standard common leg configuration in which two
adjacent occupants share a center armrest.
• The Acclaim is available with common floor mounted
frames appropriate for courtroom seating as well as
freestanding units with swivel and return bas es,
appropriate for the jury box. This combination
creates a uniform look to all fixed seating.
• Flexibility in spacing allows the architect to achieve
All Acclaim models have a standard spacing of 19”,
20”, 21”, and 22” with widths up to 24” available as an
option.
• Durability and reduced maintenance are the
hallmarks of all TSI theater seating, confirmed by our
Lifetime Warranty. These attributes are important in
any public space, but become critical in a courtroom
due to the quantity and variety of people using the
facility.
• The classic, subtle elegance, along with the durability
of this chair, make the Acclaim ideal for any public
space. The simplicity of design allows for customized
enhancements and makes the Acclaim an
outstanding chair for any courtroom.
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