SECTION 10 71 00

EXTERIOR SHUTTERS – FOLDING ACCORDION SHUTTERS

PART  1	  GENERAL
1.1 		SECTION INCLUDES
A.		Willard Folding Accordion Shutters
1.2 		RELATED SECTIONS
1.3 		REFERENCES
A.		AAMA 2603 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels; 1998.
B.		Dade County Florida Notice of Acceptance; Florida Building Code product Approval for HVHZ and Coastal Zones
1.4 		SUBMITTALS
A.		Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B.		Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including installation instructions.
C.		Selection Samples:  For each finish specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
D.		Operating and maintenance data.
1.5 		DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.		Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
PART  2	  PRODUCTS
2.1 		MANUFACTURERS
A.		Acceptable Manufacturer: Willard Shutter Co., Inc., which is located at: 4420 N.W. 35th Ct.  ; Miami, FL 33142; Toll Free Tel: 800-826-4530; Tel: 305-633-0162; Email: request info (info@willardshutterco.com); Web: www.willardshutterco.com 
B.		Substitutions:  Not permitted.
2.2 		MATERIALS
A.		Accordion Folding Shutters and Doors:  Extruded aluminum; curtain formed of interlocking slats with continuous pivot hinged edges; manually operated.
1.		Size, configuration, and mounting as indicated on drawings.
2.		Construct to withstand ____ psf (____ kPa) positive and negative wind pressure without damage or failure of anchors.
3.		Aluminum top track, 0.125 inch (3 mm) thick, with end caps; stainless steel wheel carriages with nylon rollers.
4.		Aluminum bottom track with guide for pivot pins, anchorage for flush bolts, and end caps.
5.		Latching:  Manual aluminum locking rods through holes in top and bottom tracks.
6.		Locking:  Key lock securing locking rods.
7.		Fasteners:  Self-tapping stainless steel machine screws or aluminum blind rivets.
8.		Finish:  Electrostatically coated baked acrylic/polyester enamel, medium gloss, complying with AAMA 2603.
9.		Color:  As selected from manufacturer's standard line.
10.		Color:  White.
11.		Color:  Bronze.
12.		Color:  Ivory.
13.		Color:  Beige.
PART  3	  EXECUTION
3.1 		EXAMINATION
A.		Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B.		If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2 		INSTALLATION
A.		Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B.		Adjust for proper operation.
3.3 		PROTECTION
A.		Protect installed products until completion of project.
B.		Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products and finishes before Substantial Completion.

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