Acclaim C3 Specifications – Theatre Seating
ings, prepared for architectural drawings and from field dimensions, showing the seating layout,
last row and with backs and seats varied
complete and dry, installation of finishes including painting is complete, and ceilings are complete.
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PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply
to this section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This section includes the following:
1. Common standard floor mounted chairs as detailed in Part 2 of these specifications.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product data for each type of product specified. Include installation methods.
B.
C. Samples for initial selection purposes in the form of manufacturer’s color charts or samples of materials
1. Fabric
2. Metal Finishes
3. Wood Finishes
D. Statement sig ned by the theater seating manufacturer confirming that the products submitted comply with
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide installer’s qualifications confirming the installer is qualified to install the manufacturer’s chairs
B. Provide seating that complies with California Technical Bulletin 117.
C. Obtain each type of seating, including accessories and mounting components, from a single manufacturer.
D.
1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Conditions: Do not install seating until space is enclosed and weatherproof, wet work in
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver seating in manufacturer’s unopened cartons clearly labeled with manufacturer’s name and
B. Handle seating in manner to prevent damage.
1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish from the same production run as the materials installed. Package materials with protective
1. Seat and back covers to be furnished in a quantity equal to 5 percent of the amount of chairs
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 SEATING
A.
1. Basic floor mount ed cha ir.
2. Fully-upholstered seat and back.
Shop draw
seat numbering sequence, chair sizes, and aisle widths. Also show a section view with profile dimensions
of the seating and back-to-back dimensions.
showing the full range of standard colors, finishes, and patterns.
the specified requirements.
Design and install seating with end standards aligning from first to
in width to optimize sightlines. Comply with ADA rules and regulations.
space is
Do not install seating until ambient temperature and humidity conditions are continuously maintained at
final occupancy values.
contents.
covering and identify with labels describing contents.
installed.
Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Acclaim “C3” model
as follows:
Acclaim C3 Specifications – Theatre Seating
up, along with a complete list of specification discrepancies
olors. The inner back and seat shall be upholstered by attachin g the
fabric to the inside wood back and seat panels. All upholstery shall be first quality without creases, stretch
while maintaining seat and back in same angular relationship to standards throughout.
ll be 3” thick polyurethane
glued curved hardwood plywood. The
padding material shall be 2” thick polyurethane foam, shall be glued to the inner panel, and shall conform to
teel frame arm support with three #8 x 3/4” pan head sheet metal
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3. Wood armrests.
4. Aisle lights where indicated on the drawings.
B.
1. By offering a quote for this project, the bidder assumes full responsibility for complying with the
C. Failure to comply with the warranty described in Part 4 of these specifications will be cause for
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Padding material shall be flexible polyurethane foam which conforms to the standards of the California
B.
C. The arms shall be solid wood. All wood shall be stained in any of the manufacturer’s standard finishes.
2.3 FABRICATION, GENERAL
A. Fabricate the theater seating in contoured form for maximum comfort using materials that are carefully
2.4 MOUNTING
A. Fabricate seating units for floor attachment, using standards that have been manufactured to conform to
2.5 METAL STANDARDS
A. Frame shall be 3/4” x 2” x 16 gauge cold-rolled welded steel tubing, and 1/4” x 2” hot-rolled pic kled-in-oil
2.6 UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS
A. General: Fabricate theater seating with padding and fabric covering. Equip each seat with a gravity self-
B.
C. Back Construction: The back panel shall be 1/2” thick, electronically
Model noted in based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc. Acclaim “C3” model with the intent of establishing the
high level of quality required for the project. Other brands submitted for approval will be given
consideration provided that a full seating mo ckbetween the proposed substitution and the product specified is received at least 10 working days prior to
the bid date.
specifications for this project and shall be totally responsible for any expenses incurred if the
product quoted does not comply with the specifications.
disqualification.
Bureau of Home Furnishings 117-75. The back shall be 2” thick. The seat shall be 3” thick.
Seating fabric shall be _______________________________________________ with the color to be
selected from the standard choice of c
lines, or wrinkles.
selected to be free from defects, objectionable projections, or irregularities. Smooth round corners and
edges to present the least possible snagging and pinching hazards.
the slope of the floor
steel strip, descaled and fully welded into one integral freestanding structure upon which the seat, back,
and arms are assembled. Pivot and stop pins shall be machined from cold-finished steel to tolerances of
+0.000 -0.005. Floor mount plate shall be 5/16” thick cold-rolled steel plate with two countersunk holes for
1/4-20 mounting screws.
rising mechanism so that unoccupied seats return to an upright position perpendicular to the base line of
floor of auditorium. Spring compensating mechanism will not be acceptable. Chair profile with the seat in
the upright position and without a tablet arm, cannot exceed 15”. The chair profile with the seat in the
upright position and with a tablet arm, cannot exceed 20-1/2”.
Seat Construction: The seat panel shall be 3/4” thick, electronically glued hardwood plywood with four
1/4-20 threaded steel inserts for attachment of hinges. The padding material sha
foam, shall be glued to the inner surface of the seat panel, and shall conform to the California Bureau of
Home Furnishings Technical Bulletin 117. The outside surface of the seat panel shall be encapsulated in
1/4” thick slab polyurethane foam. The seat shall have a built-in counterweight to insure automatic selfrising without the aid of springs. Arch-spring seat construction will not be acceptable.
the California Bureau of Home Furnishings Technical Bulletin 117. The outside surface of the back panel
shall be encapsulated in 1/4” thick slab polyurethane foam. The complete back assembly shall be
supported by four 11 gauge formed steel brackets.
D. Armrests: Shall be kiln-dried solid hardwood, nominally 3/4” thick x 2-1/4” wide x 12” long, stained to match
the outer back panels. The armrest will be fastened to the steel frame with two #8 x 3/4” pan head sheet
metal screws. Chairs equipped with tablet arms shall have armrests nominally 3/4” thick x 2-1/4” wide x
17-1/2” long and shall be attached to the s
screws.