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PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
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1.2 SUMMARY
1. Common standard floor mounted chairs as detailed in Part 2 of these specifications.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
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1. Fabric
2. Metal Finishes
3. Wood Finishes
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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
B. Provide seating that complies with California Technical Bulletin 117.
C. Obtain eac h type of seating, including accessories and mounting components, from a single manuf acturer.
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1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
B. Handle seating in manner to prevent damage.
1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS
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PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 SEATING
1. Basic floor mounted chair.
2. Inner upholstered back and fully upholstered seat.
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply
to this section
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. Product data for each type of product specified. Include installation methods.
Shop drawings, prepared for architectural drawings and from field dimensions, showing the seating layout,
seat numbering sequence, chair sizes, and aisle widths. Also show a section view with profile dimensions
of the seating and back-to-back dimensions.
Samples for initial selection purposes in the form of manufacturer’s color charts or samples of materials
showing the full range of standard colors, finishes, and patterns.
Statement signed by the theater seating manufacturer confirming that the products submitted comply with
the specified requirements.
. Provide installer’s qualifications confirming the installer is qualified to install the manufacturer’s chairs
Design and install seating with end standards aligning from first to last row and with backs and seats vari ed
in width to optimize sightlines. Comply with ADA rules and regulations.
Environmental Conditions: Do not install seating until space is enclosed and weatherproof, wet work in
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space is complete and dry, installation of finishes including painting is complete, and ceilings are complete.
Do not install seating until ambient temperature and humidit y conditions are continuously maintained at
final occupancy values.
Deliver seating in manufacturer’s unopened cartons clearly labeled with manufacturer’s name and
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contents.
Furnish from the same production run as the materials installed. Package materials with protective
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covering and identify with labels describing contents.
Seat and back covers to be furnished in a quantity equal to 5 percent of the amount of chairs
installed.
Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Prima “C1-W” model
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as follows:
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3. Outer wood veneer back with stained edges.
4. Veneer leg panels with integrated hardwood armrest
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2.2 MATERIALS
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C.
2.3 FABRICATION, GENERAL
2.4 MOUNTING
2.5 VENEER LEG PANELS
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C.
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2.6 UPHOLSTERED SEATS/BACKS
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Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc. Prima “C1-W” 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 mock-up, along with a complete list of specification discr epancies
between the proposed substitution and the product specified is received at least 10 working days prior to
the bid date.
By offering a quote for this project, the bidder assumes full responsibility for complying with the
specifications for this project and shall be totally responsible for any expenses incurred if the
product quoted does not comply with the specifications.
Failure to comply with the warranty described in Part 4 of these specifications will be cause for
disqualification.
Padding material shall be flexible polyurethane foam which conforms to the standards of the Cal ifornia
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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 colors. All upholstery shall be first quality without creases, stretch
lines, or wrinkles.
Exposed wood on the outer back and seat panels and leg panels shall be veneer. The panel edges shall
be stained to match the veneer faces. All wood shall be stained to match the architect’s sample.
Fabricate the theater seating in contoured form for maximum comfort using materials that are carefully
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selected to be free from defects, objectionable projections, or irregularities. Smooth round corners and
edges to present the least possible snagging and pinching hazards.
Fabricate seating units for floor attachment, using leg panels that have been manufactured to conform to
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the slope of the floor while maintaining seat and back in same angular relationship to leg panels
throughout.
ll leg panels shall be constructed of two layers of 1” thick 45-50 lb. density particleboard which are glued
and machined to form one integral 2” thick panel. Center leg panels shall include two mounting plates of
11 gauge cold-rolled steel containing four 1/4-20 rivet nuts. These mounting plates will be embedded
between the two layers of particleboard and attached with four #10 x 5/8” pan head sheet metal screws.
End leg panels shall contain one interior mounting plate. T hese mounting plates provide the structure for
the hinge assemblies.
Center leg panels shall include two hinge assemblies consis ting of a 5/16” x 3” x 3” hot-rolled pickled-in-oil
steel plate with one 1/2” diameter 12L14 steel stop pin and one 3/4” machined hinge pi n of 12L14 steel.
The pin bar weldment is finished with a black epoxy powder coating and assembled to the leg panel with
four 1/4-20 flat head machine screws. End leg panels shall contain one hinge assembly.
Veneer leg panels shall be finished with Grade A veneer on both sides, centered across the width of the
panel. The vertical edges shall be banded with 1/8” hardwood of the same species as the veneer. An
integral armrest along the top of the leg standard shall be hardwood to match the veneer face, shall be
nominally 2-7/16” x 2-1/16” and shall be profile shaped to a 36” radius.
ll leg panels shall include a plinth base of seasoned maple hardwood fitted with 1/4-20 threaded inserts
for assembly of floor attachment hardware.
General: Fabricate theater seating with padding and fabric covering. Equip each seat with a gravity self-
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rising mechanism so that unoccupied seats return to an upright position perpendicular to the base li ne of
floor of auditorium. Spring compensating mechanism will not be acceptable. Chair profile with the seat in
the upright position cannot exceed 20-13/16”.
Seat Construction: The inner seat panel shall be an assembly of 3/4” thick Birch plywood with 3/4” thick
seasoned hardwood side supports and 12 gauge 9” x 1-3/4” cold-rolled steel reinforcement brackets. The
polyurethane foam padding material shall be t wo-ply and shall consist of 2” thick 55 lb. ILD and 1” thick
45 lb. ILD, shall be glued to the inner panel, and shall conform to the California Bur eau of Home
Furnishings Technical Bulletin 117. The seat shall be upholstered on all surf aces and enclosed at the
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rear/bottom with a zipper allowing for easier on-site reupholstery. The complete seat assembly shall be
supported by two 7 gauge formed steel mounting brackets which will attach the seat assembly to the
hinges on the leg panels. The seat shall have a built-in counterweight to insure automatic self-rising
without the aid of springs. Arch-spring seat construction will not be acceptable.
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PART 3 – OPTIONS
3.1
3.2 HARDWOOD EDGES, OUTER BACK
3.3 INSET UPHOLSTERY, BACK
3.4 SEAT AND ROW IDENTIFICATION TAGS
3.5 BOOKRACKS
3.6 COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA TECHNICAL BULLETIN 133
PART 4 – WARRANTY
Back Construction: Solid back construction comprised of a plywood veneer outer panel, one inner lumbar
plywood panel, and one inner shoulder plywood panel. The outer panel shall be 15mm thick, faced one
side with Grade A veneer centered across the width of the panel, and exposed plywood laminations along
all edges. The inner panels shall be 1/2” thick. Plywood panels shall be electronicall y glued hardwood
plywood. Inner panels shall be fastened to the outer panel with four bayonet hanging brackets at the top
and four 16 gauge flat steel brackets using four #8 x 1/2” pan head sheet metal screws at the bottom,
resulting in a rigid connection with no visible fasteners. The veneer face and edges of the outer pane l shall
be stained to match the architect’s sample. The padding material on the shoulder cushion shall be 1-1/2”
thick polyurethane foam; the padding material on the lumbar cushion shall be 2” thick. All padding shall be
glued to the inner panel, and shall conform to the California Bureau of Home Furnishings Technical Bulletin
117. The outer panel shall contain six 1/4-20 threaded inserts and shal l be assembled to the leg panels
with t
o 11 gauge steel angle brackets.
Hinge: The seat hinge shall be a weldment consisting of a 7 gauge hot-rolled pickled-in-oil steel component
and shall be formed and punched to receive a 0.56” id x 0.75” od x 0.5” long steel bushing. A selflubricating nylon sleeve shall be fitted between the seat hinge and the standard seat hinge pin. The hinge
shall be machined to provide a positive stop location for the seat in both occupi ed and unoccupied
positions. The hinge shall be fitted with a plastic cover to eliminate all pinch points and sh all include a
3/16” thick urethane rubber pad to dampen noise upon the seat return to the vertical position.
ISLE LIGHT
isle lights shall be provided in accordance to the locations shown on the architectural drawings. The units
shall be of low voltage (24v) type and the light shall be attached to the upholstered leg p anel. The leg
panel shall be prepared to accept the power wire. The necessary access holes and bla nk cover plates
shall be provided. The chair manufacturer shall also provide the necessary transformers. All wiring and
electrical connections shall be conducted at the job site and shall be the responsibility of others.
Outer plywood back panel shall be trimmed in 1/8” thick hardwood on the top and vertical edges. The
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hardwood shall match the face veneer species and be stained to match.
Back upholstery shall be inset to expose the veneer face on the inside of the outer back panel. The veneer
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on the inside face on the back panel shall match the veneer species on the outside face and be stained to
match.
Provide manufacturer’s standard shape brass number and letter plates. Font shall be Times Roma n. The
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size of the font on the seat number plates shall be 27pt; the size of the font on the row letter plates shall be
42pt. The number plates shall fit into a recessed area at the top edge of the seat. The row letter plates
shall be attached to the back of the integrated armrest with spiral shank nails.
The bookrack shall be constructed of hardwoods and hardwood plywood. Bookrack shall be assembl ed
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with tongue and groove construction and finished with a catal yzed lacquer. The bookrack shall be attached
to the outer surface of the chair back. An optional attachment configuration shall consist of a steel
weldment attached to the chair leg. This configuration allows the bookrack to be located between chair
backs.
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The theater seating manufacturer must provide a Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser of the seating as
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follows:
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PART 5 - EXECUTION
5.1 EXAMINATION
B. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
5.2 GENERAL
B. Locate seating in locations indicated on approved shop drawings, with required clearances.
C.
D.
5.3
B.
C. Replace any upholstery that has been damaged during installation.
The seating manufacturer shall warrant it’s products against failures and manufacturing defects for the life
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of the product. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transfera ble. The seating
manufacturer will provide parts and labor to replace defective parts for the first two years after the
installation. Thereafter, the manufacturer will provide replacement parts for the life of the product.
This warranty shall not cover damage from abuse, misuse, neglect, or act of God. Damage caused by
modifications to the product by anyone other than a TSI authorized seating installation technician will void
this warranty. This warranty does not apply to fabrics or products not installed by authorized TSI seating
installation technicians.
Examine site conditions, with installer present, for compliance with requirements for construction tolerances
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as they affect anchors and fasteners, and location of junction boxes.
. Comply with seating manufacturer’s printed installation instructions applicable to products.
Install leg panels in locations conforming to seating layout, with each leg panel attached to substrate by no
less than two anchoring devices of size and type required to insure that chairs are stable under conditions
of actual use.
Install chairs using manufacturer’s recommended hardware and fasteners. Insure that chairs in curved
rows are installed on proper radius and are oriented toward the center point of the radius. Verify that
moving components operate smoothly and quietly.
DJUSTING
djust as required to assure that the seats in each row are aligned when in the upright position.
Touch-up minor abrasions and imperfections in painted finishes with coating that matches factory-applied
finish.
END OF SPECIFICATION
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