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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryDivision 12 – Furnishings Chapter 5 – Technical Construction andRenovation Standards1-25-2013122413 - Roller ShadesSandra Hickeysandra.hickey@unh.eduFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/pdch_5_12This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Chapter 5 – Technical Construction and Renovation Standards at University of NewHampshire Scholars' Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in Division 12 – Furnishings by an authorized administrator of University of NewHampshire Scholars' Repository. For more information, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationHickey, Sandra, "122413 - Roller Shades" (2013). Division 12 – Furnishings. 3.https://scholars.unh.edu/pdch_5_12/3UNIVERSITY of  NEW HAMPSHIRE    PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES January 25, 2013 CHAPTER 5 – TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION STANDARDS ROLLER WINDOW SHADES 12 2413 - 1 SECTION 12 2413 - ROLLER WINDOW SHADES 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Manually operated roller shades with single rollers and with double rollers. B. General:  All window treatments shall be approved by University Facilities Design and Construction prior to purchase. 1.2 SUBMITTALS A. LEED Submittals: 1. Product Data for Credit MR 4.1 and Credit MR 4.2:  For products having recycled content, documentation indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content.  Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled content. 1.3 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturer:  MechoShade Systems, Inc. 1.4 MANUALLY OPERATED SHADES WITH SINGLE ROLLERS A. Chain-and-Clutch Operating Mechanisms:  With continuous-loop bead chain and clutch that stops shade movement when bead chain is released; permanently adjusted and lubricated. 1. Bead Chains:  Nickel-plated metal or stainless steel. 2. Spring Lift-Assist Mechanisms: Manufacturer's standard for balancing roller-shade weight and lifting heavy roller shades. a. Provide for shadebands that weigh more than 10 lb (4.5 kg) or for shades as recommended by manufacturer, whichever criteria are more stringent. B. Crank-and-Gear Operating Mechanisms:  Sealed gearbox drive system controlled by crank handle. 1. Crank-Handle Type:  Detachable. C. Spring Operating Mechanisms:  Roller contains spring sized to accommodate shade size indicated.  Provide with positive locking mechanism that can stop shade movement at each half-turn of roller and with manufacturer's standard pull. UNIVERSITY of  NEW HAMPSHIRE    PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES January 25, 2013 CHAPTER 5 – TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION STANDARDS ROLLER WINDOW SHADES 12 2413 - 2 1. Pole:  Manufacturer's standard type in length required to make operation convenient from floor level and with hook for engaging pull. D. Rollers:  Corrosion-resistant steel or extruded-aluminum tubes of diameters and wall thicknesses required to accommodate operating mechanisms and weights and widths of shadebands indicated without deflection.  Provide with permanently lubricated drive-end assemblies and idle-end assemblies designed to facilitate removal of shadebands for service. E. Mounting Hardware:  Brackets or endcaps, corrosion resistant and compatible with roller assembly, operating mechanism, installation accessories, and mounting location and conditions indicated. F. Shadebands: 1. Shadeband Material:  Light-filtering fabric and/or light-blocking fabric. 2. Shadeband Bottom (Hem) Bar:  Steel or extruded aluminum. G. Installation Accessories:  1. Front Fascia:  Aluminum extrusion that conceals front and underside of roller and operating mechanism and attaches to roller endcaps without exposed fasteners. 2. Exposed Headbox:  Rectangular, extruded-aluminum enclosure including front fascia, top and back covers, endcaps, and removable bottom closure. 3. Closure Panel and Wall Clip:  Removable aluminum panel designed for installation at bottom of site-constructed ceiling recess or pocket and for snap-in attachment to wall clip without fasteners. 4. Side Channels:  With light seals and designed to eliminate light gaps at sides of shades as shades are drawn down.  Provide side channels with shadeband guides or other means of aligning shadebands with channels at tops. 5. Bottom (Sill) Channel or Angle:  With light seals and designed to eliminate light gaps at bottoms of shades when shades are closed. 1.5 MANUALLY OPERATED SHADES WITH DOUBLE ROLLERS A. Chain-and-Clutch Operating Mechanisms:  With continuous-loop bead chain and clutch that stops shade movement when bead chain is released; permanently adjusted and lubricated. 1. Bead Chains:  Nickel-plated metal or stainless steel. a. Loop Length:  Full length of roller shade. 2. Spring Lift-Assist Mechanisms:  Manufacturer's standard for balancing roller-shade weight and lifting heavy roller shades. a. Provide for shadebands that weigh more than 10 lb (4.5 kg) or for shades as recommended by manufacturer, whichever criteria are more stringent. UNIVERSITY of  NEW HAMPSHIRE    PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES January 25, 2013 CHAPTER 5 – TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION STANDARDS ROLLER WINDOW SHADES 12 2413 - 3 B. Crank-and-Gear Operating Mechanisms:  Sealed gearbox drive system controlled by crank handle. 1. Crank-Handle Type:  Detachable. C. Spring Operating Mechanisms:  Roller contains spring sized to accommodate shade size indicated.  Provide with positive locking mechanism that can stop shade movement at each half-turn of roller and with manufacturer's standard pull. 1. Pole:  Manufacturer's standard type in length required to make operation convenient from floor level and with hook for engaging pull. D. Rollers:  Corrosion-resistant steel or extruded-aluminum tubes of diameters and wall thicknesses required to accommodate operating mechanisms and weights and widths of shadebands indicated without deflection.  Provide with permanently lubricated drive-end assemblies and idle-end assemblies designed to facilitate removal of shadebands for service. 1. Double-Roller Mounting Configuration:  Side by side. E. Mounting Hardware:  Brackets or endcaps, corrosion resistant and compatible with roller mounting configuration, roller assemblies, operating mechanisms, installation accessories, and installation locations and conditions indicated. F. Roller-Coupling Assemblies:  Coordinated with operating mechanism and designed to join up to three inline rollers into a multiband shade that is operated by one roller drive-end assembly. G. Inside Shadebands: 1. Shadeband Material:  Light-filtering fabric. 2. Shadeband Bottom (Hem) Bar:  Steel or extruded aluminum. H. Outside Shadebands: 1. Shadeband Material:  Light-blocking fabric. 2. Shadeband Bottom (Hem) Bar:  Steel or extruded aluminum. I. Installation Accessories: 1. Front Fascia:  Aluminum extrusion that conceals front and underside of roller and operating mechanism and attaches to roller endcaps without exposed fasteners. 2. Exposed Headbox:  Rectangular, extruded-aluminum enclosure including front fascia, top and back covers, endcaps, and removable bottom closure. 3. Endcap Covers:  To cover exposed endcaps. 4. Recessed Shade Pocket:  Rectangular, extruded-aluminum enclosure designed for recessed ceiling installation; with front, top, and back formed as one piece, end plates, and removable bottom closure panel. 5. Closure Panel and Wall Clip:  Removable aluminum panel designed for installation at bottom of site-constructed ceiling recess or pocket and for snap-in attachment to wall clip without fasteners. UNIVERSITY of  NEW HAMPSHIRE    PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES January 25, 2013 CHAPTER 5 – TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION STANDARDS ROLLER WINDOW SHADES 12 2413 - 4 6. Side Channels:  With light seals and designed to eliminate light gaps at sides of shades as shades are drawn down.  Provide side channels with shadeband guides or other means of aligning shadebands with channels at tops. 7. Bottom (Sill) Channel or Angle:  With light seals and designed to eliminate light gaps at bottoms of shades when shades are closed. 1.6 DOUBLE, ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED SHADES A. Coordinate with other trades, electrical, BAS and Crestron for proper operation and control. B. Ensure coordination with other trades for supports of motors, controls millwork to ensure a seamless installation. 1.7 SHADEBAND MATERIALS A. Shadeband Material Flame-Resistance Rating:  Comply with NFPA 701.  Testing by a qualified testing agency.  Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency. B. Light-Filtering Fabric:  Woven fabric, stain and fade resistant. C. Light-Blocking Fabric:  Opaque fabric, stain and fade resistant. 1.8 ROLLER-SHADE FABRICATION A. Product Safety Standard:  Fabricate roller shades to comply with WCMA A 100.1, including requirements for flexible, chain-loop devices; lead content of components; and warning labels. 1.9 ROLLER-SHADE INSTALLATION A. Install roller shades level, plumb, and aligned with adjacent units according to manufacturer's written instructions. 1. Opaque Shadebands:  Located so shadeband is not closer than 2 inches (51 mm) to interior face of glass.  Allow clearances for window operation hardware. END OF SECTION 12 2413 

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