SECTION 107313 - AWNINGS



Copyright 2017 by The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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SECTION 107313 - AWNINGS

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Revise this Section by deleting and inserting text to meet Project-specific requirements.

1. RELATED DOCUMENTS

Retain or delete this article in all Sections of Project Manual.

A.

2. SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Fixed awnings.

2. Manually operated retractable awnings.

3. Motorized retractable awnings.

a. Motors.

b. Sensors.

c. Controls.

B. Related Requirements:

Retain subparagraphs below to cross-reference requirements Contractor might expect to find in this Section but are specified in other Sections.

1.

2. Section 108316 "Banners" for ornamental fabrics for interior or exterior use.

3. Section 260519 "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables" for power cables.

4. Section 260523 "Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables" for balanced twisted pair cabling.

5. Section 262726 "Wiring Devices" for accessory electrical wiring devices.

3. DEFINITIONS

Retain terms that remain after this Section has been edited for a project.

A.

B. Autosun™: Solar/battery-powered motor-operator with plug-in option for awnings and pergolas.

C. Awning - Cassette: Fully-protected roller-fabric tube and folding-arm structure. The hermetically sealable awning enclosure protects the fabric and arms from outdoor conditions, UV rays, and humidity.

D. Awning - Folding-Arm: Exposed roller-fabric tube and folding-awning arm structure. Awning can be placed on the façade or under a roof overhang for protection.

E. Awning - Lateral Arm: Single-slope, double-slope, or (Dutch) canopy types. Single-slope awnings have a fixed, angle-rod support to the fabric-end valence. Double-slope awnings combine vertical and projection type awnings, and may be motorized. (Dutch) -canopy awnings form a quarter cylinder of fabric in a segmented frame.

F. Awning - Pergola: Fixed and rigid (wood, aluminum, or wrought iron pillar, beam, and sleeper) structure with classic retractable fabric or tilting blade types.

G. Awning - Semi-cassette: Fully-protected roller-fabric tube with exposed folding arm structure. The awning enclosure protects the fabric from outdoor conditions, UV rays, and humidity.

H. Awning - Winter Garden: Fixed and rigid (wood, aluminum, or wrought iron pillar, beam, and sleeper) glass structure with retractable fabric.

Somfy's "Sunea® CMO" advanced technology ensures that limit settings and programmed controls remain in the motor's memory.

I.

J. DCT: Dry Contact Technology; dry contact (mercury-free) input for basic low-voltage switches via data (communication) cable switching.

SDN 2.0 is "Somfy" Digital Network version 2.0 of bus distribution devices.

K.

L. IP Rating: International (or Ingress) Protection Rating is defined by IEC 60529 and classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects (including body parts like hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water in electrical enclosures. The first digit classifies protection against solids (0 to 6) and the second digit (0 to 8) against liquids. The higher the number, the more protected.

M. PA: Progressive Limit Adjustment motor-head style. Ability to set various shade heights.

N. Pergola, Louvered: Aluminum louvers are spaced horizontally as a roof canopy or pergola, and can be tilted to have an exact amount of sun protection or ventilation. It stands up to the wind, protects from rain, and keeps users cool and comfortable against sunshine.

O. Pergola, Retractable Awning: Fabric canopy that can be rolled and unrolled to protect against the heat of the sun and from rain. It stands up to the wind, protects from rain, and keeps users cool and comfortable against sunshine.

P. RA: Rapid Adjustment motor-head style. Ability to move between set heights quickly.

Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) is Radio Technology. Radio controls are the most commonly used controls for the awning market.

Q.

R. Radio Technology Tubular Motor: Motor equipped with built-in radio receiver and concealed inside roller tube with 3-wire drive unit inside roller, instantly reversible, and lifetime lubricated.

S. Tubular Motor: Motor equipped with disconnect plug concealed in aluminum tube; and connected to drive shaft through a reduction box.

T. Valence: Solar and thermal type fabric that rolls into a coil and unrolls flat.

U. WireFree™: A battery-powered motor-operator control with plug-in option for awnings and pergolas.

V. WT: Wired Technology; control through standard AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current) via power or polarity switching.

For more Z-Wave® information, see and .

W.

For more ZigBee® information, see and .

X.

4. PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

Retain "Preinstallation Conference" Paragraph below if Work of this Section is extensive or complex enough to justify a conference. Refer to Section 122509 for additional preinstallation conference requirements for motors and controls.

A.

5. ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include styles, material descriptions, construction details, fabrication details, dimensions of individual components and profiles, hardware, fittings, mounting accessories, features, and finishes for awnings and pergolas.

2. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

Sustainable design credits can be achievable when using motorized awnings, pergolas, shades, blinds, windows, skylights, and other sun-control devices with networked automation controls, and potentially include LEED 2009, LEED v4, Green Globes, IgCC, or ASHRAE 189.1 credits during design and postconstruction using the following:

B.

1. Product Data: For interior or exterior lighting, submit data sheets for awnings[, pergolas,] [and building management system interface and networked automation] controls, including [stand-alone] [and] [integrated] system operation documentation.

2. Overall [stand-alone] [and] [integrated] system operation description document, Sequence of Operations.

Simulation documentation required for LEED credit accreditation.

3.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Include plans, elevations, sections, mounting heights, and attachment details.

2. Detail fabrication and assembly of awnings[and pergolas][, including seam layout, spacing, and orientation of awning fabric].

3. Include diagrams for power, signal, wiring and [standard motors][,][radio motors] [and] [networked motors].

4. Show locations for blocking, reinforcement, and supplementary structural support.

5. Graphics: Show text message, font, character sizes, and other graphic forms; character, word, and line spacing; margin widths; position of copy; and other information related to graphic design.

Retain "Samples" Paragraph below for single-stage Samples, with a subordinate list if applicable. Retain "Samples for Initial Selection" and "Samples for Verification" paragraphs for two-stage Samples.

D.

E. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of exposed finish.

1. Include Samples of graphics[ on fabric] and accessories involving color or finish selection.

F. Samples for Verification: For the following:

1. Awning Fabric: 12-inch- (300-mm-) square section of fabric from dye lot to be used for the Work, with specified treatments applied. Mark face of fabric.

2. Graphics: Not less than 12-inch- (300-mm-) square section showing graphics application method.

3. Seam, Edge, and Corner Condition: Not less than 12-inch- (300-mm-) long section showing seam, edge, and corner treatment.

4. Valance: Full-size unit, not less than 12 inches (300 mm) long.

5. Frame Finish: Not less than 6-inch (150-mm) lengths.

G. Product Schedule: For awnings[, pergolas], motor operators, and controllers. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.

6. INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

Coordinate "Qualification Data" Paragraph below with qualification requirements in Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" and as may be supplemented in "Quality Assurance" Article.

A.

Retain "Product Certificates" Paragraph below to require submittal of "UL," "FCC," "c TUV us," "CCC," or "CE" product certificates from motor operator and control system manufacturer.

B.

Retain Zigbee® option below for wired motors; delete for WireFree™.

1.

2. Submit functional description for data points required by BMS system.

3. Submit documentation that line voltage components are UL listed or UL recognized.

4. Complies with FCC.

Retain "Welding certificates" Paragraph below if retaining "Welding Qualifications" Paragraph in "Quality Assurance" Article and if awning frame connections are welded.

C.

D. Sample Warranty: For special warranty.

7. CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For awnings[, pergolas], motor operators, and control systems to include in operation and maintenance manuals.

B. Warranty: For motor operator and control system manufacturer's executed warranty documentation.

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Somfy DC (direct current) powered motor operators are UL recognized or listed. DC powered motors offer very high torque capability compared with their weight and size. AC motors have the advantage of not having brushes to maintain, but are heaver and larger sized and require sophisticated controllers capable of inverting DC to AC at varying frequencies.

A.

1. ISO 9001 certified including in-house engineering and product design activities.

2. Controls manufacturer capable of supplying commissioning services for control systems.

3. Motor manufacturer capable of supplying a full range of wirefree (12-V dc - battery and solar powered) direct voltage DC (24-V dc), main or line-voltage (120-V ac) motor and control products.

B. Fabricator Qualifications: Shop that employs skilled workers who custom fabricate products similar to those required for this Project and whose products have a record of successful in-service performance.

The Industrial Fabrics Association International has a Master Fabric Craftsman certification program. For large or complex projects, consider including certification as a requirement. Verify availability of certified fabricators in the Project's locale.

C.

Retain "Welding Qualifications" Paragraph below if shop or field welding is required. If retaining, also retain "Welding certificates" Paragraph in "Informational Submittals" Article.

D.

1. AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

2. AWS D1.2/D1.2M, "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum."

9. WARRANTY

When warranties are required, verify with Owner's counsel that warranties stated in this article are not less than remedies available to Owner under prevailing local laws.

A.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Structural failures including framework.

b. Deterioration of fabric including seam failure.

c. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal weathering.

Retain first subparagraph below for retractable awnings; delete for fixed awnings.

d.

Verify available warranties and warranty periods for units and components.

2.

3. Fabric Warranty Period: [Three] [Five] [Eight] [12] years from date of Substantial Completion.

Delete "Thread Warranty Period" Subparagraph below if seams and hems are not sewn. Consult fabricators for thread durability. Second option below is an example for 100 percent expanded PTFE thread.

4.

Options in "Graphics Warranty Period" Subparagraph below are examples that primarily apply to cast-vinyl and calendered-vinyl graphic materials, respectively; consult fabricators for other graphic applications.

5.

Somfy motors have a life expectancy of 10 years or more. Refer to Somfy's systems warranty information at the following link: about-us/warranty/.

B.

1. Warranty Period: Five years from date of manufacture.

PRODUCTS

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A. Thermal Movements: Allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes.

Differential values in "Temperature Change" Subparagraph below (for aluminum in particular) are suitable for most of the United States.

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Retain "Fire-Test-Response Characteristics" Paragraph below if fire-tested fabrics are not required by authorities having jurisdiction for exterior installation or are not needed for added public safety. If flame-resistant fabrics are required for exterior installations, they must have integral flame resistance or chemical treatments tested for exterior use because topically applied treatments may not withstand outdoor weathering conditions. See the Evaluations.

B.

Second option in "Flame-Resistance Ratings" Subparagraph below is from the State of California Office of the State Fire Marshal and may be required by authorities having jurisdiction outside, as well as inside, California. Revise subparagraph if another fire-test-response requirement and test method are required to suit Project.

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2. Surface-Burning Characteristics: Comply with ASTM E 84; testing by a qualified testing agency for Flame-Spread Index of [25] or less.

3. Permanently attach label to each awning fabric indicating whether fabric is inherently and permanently flame resistant or is treated with flame-retardant chemicals, and whether it requires retreatment after designated time period or cleaning.

2. FABRIC

Copy this article and re-edit for each fabric type.

A.

1. Glen Raven, Inc.

2. Para Industrial Group.

3. Recasens USA.

4. Sattler Corp.

5. .

Option in "Type" Paragraph below is available from some manufacturers. Retracting arms are attached to torsion bar, which holds the full load of the extended awning. Confirm availability with manufacturers.

B.

First two options in "Fabric Roll Protection" Paragraph below are available from some manufacturers, and are an integral part of the design. Third option typically attaches to mounting brackets.

C.

D. Mounting Brackets: Configured for mounting to surface indicated, with adjustable pitch.

8. MOTORS -WIRED

A. Standard or Wired Motorized Operator: Provide factory-assembled, motorized, retractable[ awning][ pergola] operator designed for retracting awnings of type, size, weight, construction, use, and operation frequency indicated.

For LT 50 series motors, see .

1.

a. Gaposa.

b. Lianda.

c. Nice.

d. SIMU.

e. .

Use 40-mm-diameter tubes for applications from 3 to 10 Nm torque.

2.

3. Motor-Operator Length: [18.03 inches (458 mm)] [28.23 inches (717 mm)] [29.88 inches (759 mm)] .

Torque options are factory preset only. Within parameters of motor, torque number may be other than typical values listed.

4.

5. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

Retain one of seven "Electric Motor" subparagraphs below to meet project requirements.

6.

For Somfy's "Sunea® CMO," see .

a.

"RT timer" is RTS or Radio Technology "Somfy."

b.

c. Application: [Cassette] [Folding-arm] awning.

d. Electrical Characteristics: 120-V ac, 60 Hz.

Retain first option in "Amperage" Subparagraph below for 25 Nm torque, and second option for 35 and 50 Nm torque.

e.

f. Power Cable: SJTW male fast-connector, plus 18 inches (457 mm); integrated antenna.

Torque options are factory preset only. Within parameters of motor, torque number may be other than typical values listed.

g.

Retain first option in "Speed" Subparagraph below for 50 Nm torque, and second option for 25 and 35 Nm torque.

h.

i. Radio Frequency: 433.42 MHz.

j. IP Rating: IP 44.

7. Electric Motor: Tubular, enclosed in roller.

For Somfy's "Altus® 50," see .

a.

"RT timer" is RTS or Radio Technology "Somfy."

b.

c. Application: [Folding-arm awning] [Drop-arm awning] [Pergola].

d. Electrical Characteristics: 120-V ac, 60 Hz.

e. Amperage: 2.1 A.

f. Power Cable: 3-conductor with integrated antenna.

Torque options are factory preset only. Within parameters of motor, torque number may be other than typical values listed.

g.

h. Speed: [14] [20] rpm.

i. Radio Frequency: 433.42 MHz.

j. IP Rating: IP 44.

8. Electric Motor: Tubular, enclosed in roller.

For Somfy's "Altus® 40," see .

a.

"RT timer" is RTS or Radio Technology "Somfy."

b.

c. Application: [Folding-arm awning] [Drop-arm awning] [Pergola].

d. Electrical Characteristics: 120-V ac, 60 Hz.

e. Amperage: [0.95 A] [1.15 A].

f. Power Cable: 3-conductor with integrated antenna.

Torque options are factory preset only. Within parameters of motor, torque number may be other than typical values listed.

g.

h. Speed: [8] [16] [36] rpm.

i. Radio Frequency: 433.42 MHz.

j. IP Rating: IP 44.

9. Electric Motor: Tubular, enclosed in roller.

For Somfy's "T3.5 ESP Hz (Autosun™)," contact Somfy for more information.

a.

"RT timer" is RTS or Radio Technology "Somfy."

b.

c. Application: [Folding-arm awning] [Drop-arm awning] [Pergola].

d. Electrical Characteristics: 12-V dc rechargeable battery with solar panel.

e. Amperage: [1.4 A] [2.2 A] [2.4 A].

f. Power Cable: 3-conductor with integrated antenna.

Torque options are factory preset only. Within parameters of motor, torque number may be other than typical values listed.

g.

h. Speed: [23] [18] [12] rpm.

i. Radio Frequency: 433.42 MHz.

j. IP Rating: IP 44.

10. Electric Motor: Tubular, enclosed in roller.

For Somfy's "Altus® 60," see .

a.

"RT timer" is RTS or Radio Technology "Somfy."

b.

c. Application: [Folding-arm awning] [Drop-arm awning] [Pergola].

d. Electrical Characteristics: 120-V ac, 60 Hz.

e. Amperage: [2.5 A] [3.4 A] [3.8 A].

f. Power Cable: 3-conductor with integrated antenna.

Torque options are factory preset only. Within parameters of motor, torque number may be other than typical values listed.

g.

h. Speed: 14 rpm.

i. Radio Frequency: 433.42 MHz.

j. IP Rating: IP 44.

11. Electric Motor: Tubular, enclosed in roller.

For Somfy's "T6 DMI Hz," contact Somfy for more information.

a.

"RT timer" is RTS or Radio Technology "Somfy."

b.

c. Application: [Folding-arm awning] [Drop-arm awning] [Pergola].

d. Electrical Characteristics: 120-V ac, 60 Hz.

e. Amperage: [2.5 A] [3.4 A] [3.8 A].

f. Power Cable: 3-conductor with integrated antenna.

Torque options are factory preset only. Within parameters of motor, torque number may be other than typical values listed.

g.

h. Speed: 14 rpm.

i. Radio Frequency: 433.42 MHz.

j. IP Rating: IP 44.

12. Electric Motor: Tubular, enclosed in roller.

Somfy's "Orea®" is used for cassette-style awnings. Motor features electronic stop protection “soft close.” Once cassette is closed, motor stops precisely to protect the awning structure and limits stress to fabric tension. For "Orea® RTS," see .

a.

"RT timer" is RTS or Radio Technology "Somfy."

b.

c. Application: Cassette awning.

d. Electrical Characteristics: 120-V ac, 60 Hz.

e. Amperage: 2.1 A.

f. Power Cable: 3-conductor with integrated antenna.

Torque options are factory preset only. Within parameters of motor, torque number may be other than typical values listed.

g.

h. Speed: [14] [20] rpm.

i. Radio Frequency: 433.42 MHz.

j. IP Rating: IP 44.

C. Networked Automation Controlled Motors: Provide factory-assembled, [awning][pergola]-operator system of size and capacity and with features, characteristics, and accessories suitable for conditions indicated, complete with electric motor, enclosures protecting controls and operating parts, and accessories required for reliable operation without malfunction. Include wiring from motor controls to motors through digital network communication. Coordinate motor-operator [wiring requirements] [control interfaces] and electrical characteristics with building electrical system.

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Somfy Systems, Inc.; LT50 RS485 or a comparable product by one of the following:

a. Gaposa.

b. Lianda.

c. Nice.

d. SIMU.

e. ................
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