Lyric D4 Specifications – Theatre Seating
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PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
1.2 SUMMARY
1. Common standard floor mounted chairs as detailed in Part 2 of these specifications.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B.
C.
1. Fabric
2. Metal Finishes
3. Wood Finishes
4. Plastic Finishes
D.
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.
D.
1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
B. Handle seating in a manner to prevent damage.
1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS
1.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 SEATING
1. Basic floor mounted chair
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply
to this section
. This section includes the following:
. 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 complies 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 Lyric “D4” model as
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follows:
Lyric D4 Specifications – Theatre Seating
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2. Inner upholstered seat and back
3. Outer injection-molded plastic back cover
4. Outer injection-molded plastic seat cover
5. Blow-molded plastic armrests
6.
7. End panels where indicated on the drawings
B.
1.
C.
2.2 MATERIALS
B.
C. The arms shall be blow-molded of high-density polyethylene.
2.3 FABRICATION, GENERAL
2.4 MOUNTING
2.5 METAL STANDARDS
2.6 UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS
B.
Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc. Lyric “D4” 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.
Failure to comply with the warranty described in Part 4 of these specifications will be cause for
disqualification.
Padding material shall be high resiliency polyurethane foam which conforms to the standards of the
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California Bureau of Home Furnishings 117-75. The back shall be 1 1/4” thick. The seat shall be 1 3/4”
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.
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. Insure smooth round corners
and edges to present the least possible snagging and pinching haz ards.
Fabricate seating units for floor attachment, using standards 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 standards
throughout.
Frame shall be 3/4” x 2” x 16 gauge cold-rolled welded stee l tubing; 1/4” x 3 1/2” hot-rolled steel plate, 1/4”
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x 2 1/8” hot-rolled steel plate and 11 gauge formed steel brackets welded into one integr al 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 .100” thick hot-rolled pickledin-oil steel formed and embossed for 1/4” mounting anchors. A molded plastic cap shall be fitted into the
embossed mounting area to conceal the anchoring hardware. Exposed floor anchoring hardware will not
be acceptable.
General: Fabricate theater seating with padding, fabric covering and injection-molded sea t and back
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covers. Equip each seat with a gravity self-rising mechanism so that unoccupied seats return to an upright
position perpendicular to the base line of floor of auditorium. Spring compensatin g mechanism will not be
acceptable. Chair profile with the seat in the upright position and without a tablet arm, cannot exceed 18”.
Seat Construction: Seat construction is comprised of an injection-molded polypropylene cover fastened
securely to an inner upholstered structural steel frame assembly. The outer seat cover shall have a
textured exterior surface and internal molded reinforcing ribs for a solid warp-free construction. The inner
seat frame assembly shall consist of a 7/8” dia. X 16 gauge steel tube formed with a waterfall front edge
and welded into a rigid assembly with (2) 11 gauge X 1” steel brackets and (1) 1/4” diameter steel rod. The
seat frame shall be fitted with a cast iron counterweight to insure automatic self-rising without the aid of
springs. A series of (7) 2” wide elastic suspension straps shall be stretched and woven in place and
fastened to the steel seat frame with 1/8” dia. steel hooks. Arch-spring and/or S-spring construction will not
be acceptable. A layer of 1 3/4” thick molded polyurethane foam shall be applied over the elastic webbing.
isle lights where indicated on the drawings
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.