“STONITETM” SOLID SURFACE MATERIAL”
Single Panel Design
1.01 Summary
A. Directories
B. Directional Signs
C. Room Identification Signs
1.02 Submittals
A. Submit shop drawings for each sign type on the project listing size, letterform, size of each insert, and letter heights.
B. Submit manufacturer’s technical data and installation instructions.
1.03 References
A. American with Disabilities Act – 1990 (ADA)
B. ANSI A117.1 – 1992
C. ADAAG – Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
1.04 Quality Assurance
A. Sign types will comply with ADA, ANSI, and ADAAG referenced above.
B. Sign fabricator will have at least five years experience in production and installation and have the capacity to complete job on schedule.
C. A single manufacturer will provide all signs in this section.
2.01 Manufacturer
A. “ABC SignWorks Inc. – Fort Collins, CO ph 800-652-0956
2.02 Manufactured Units
A. Sign types shall consist of a StoniteTM solid surface material.
1. Flat panel construction in 1/8”thick StoniteTM .
2. Changeable paper insert signs construction results in a thickness of approximately ¼”.
3. Braille and vinyl. (ADA compliance must be maintained.)
2.03 Materials
A. Sign faces must have a non-glare finish.
B. Raised copy – Machine-cut copy from opaque acrylic sheet having a non-glare finish and chemically welded onto sign face inserts with a thickness not less than 1/32”.
C. Indented or Incised Copy – Machine engraved 1/32” deep and color filled so that all copy is an integral part of the substrate. Complies with ADAAG paragraph 4.30.4.
D. Braille –
Option A. Grade 2 Braille manufactured using the Edgerton method with Braille rasters inserted into substrate.
Option B. Grade 2 Braille engraved into the substrate.
E. Vinyl copy – Provide opaque vinyl film – 2mm high performance- with pressure sensitive adhesive backing, suitable for interior applications.
3.01 Installation
A. Locate sign units and accessories where shown on schedule, using mounting methods of type described and in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions, unless otherwise indicated.
B. Install sign units level, plumb and at height indicated, with sign surfaces free from distortion or other defects of appearance.
C. Wall Mounted Panel Signs
Attach sign units to wall surfaces using the methods indicated below.
1. Foam tape mounting: Use double sided foam tape, of thickness indicated to mount signs to smooth, nonporous surfaces. Do not use this method alone for vinyl covered or rough surfaces.
2. Silicone adhesive mounting: Use liquid silicone adhesive recommended by the sign manufacturer to attach sign units to irregular, porous, or vinyl covered surfaces. Use double sided foam tape where recommended by sign manufacturer to hold the sign in place until the adhesive has fully cured.
D. ADA Compliance: All signs are to be installed in accordance with ADA standards referenced in Section 1.04 References.
3.02 Cleaning and Protection
A. At completion of installation, clean soiled sign surfaces in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Protect units from damage until acceptance by owner.
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