Frames must be set true and plumb and remain aligned for proper
installation. All surfaces and connections shall be examined for damage
prior to installation.
3.2
PREPARATION AND PROTECTION
The Contractor shall field verify dimensions of rough openings for
components, and shall verify that surfaces of openings are plumb, true, and
provide required clearances. The Contractor shall protect surrounding work
prior to installation of bullet-resistant components. Surrounding work
which is damaged as a result of the installation of bullet-resistant
components shall be restored to like-new condition prior to acceptance of
the work described herein.
3.3
INSTALLATION
The finished work shall be rigid, neat in appearance and free from defects.
Equipment shall be installed plumb and level, and secured rigidly in
place. Installation of doors and frames shall conform to NAAMM HMMA 840.
Doors, frames, and hardware shall be installed in strict compliance with
approved printed instructions and detail drawings provided by the
manufacturer. The Contractor shall be responsible for proper installing of
the door assembly so that operating clearances and bearing surfaces conform
to manufacturer's instructions. Weatherstripping and thresholds shall be
installed at exterior door openings to provide a weathertight installation.
All other components shall be installed in accordance with approved
manufacturer's recommended instructions. All operable parts of components
shall be tested for smooth, trouble-free operation, in the presence of the
Contracting Officer's representative.
3.4
FRAMED INSTRUCTIONS
Framed instructions, under glass or in plastic with all edges laminated,
including wiring and control diagrams showing the complete layout of each
bifold door unit, shall be posted where directed. Condensed operating
instructions explaining preventive maintenance procedures, methods of
checking for normal safe operation, and procedures for safely starting and
stopping shall be prepared in typed form, framed as specified above and
posted beside the diagrams. The framed instructions shall be posted before
acceptance testing.
3.5
ELECTRICAL WORK
All electrical work shall be in accordance with Section 16402 INTERIOR
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Flexible connections between doors and fixed supports
shall be made with extra flexible type SO cable, except in hazardous
locations where wiring shall conform to NFPA 70. The cable shall have a
spring-loaded automatic take up reel, or an equivalent and approved device.
3.6
ADJUSTING/CLEANING
Adjustments shall be made to doors and pass-thru drawers to assure smooth
operation. Units shall be weathertight when closed and locked. All
components shall be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
3.7
SCHEDULING
Glazing of bullet-resistant windows except factory-glazed units shall occur
only after all concrete, masonry, ceiling, electrical, mechanical, plumbing
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