SECTION 09685 CARPET TILES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. B. 1.2 Carpet tiles as indicated on Drawings.

Related accessories required for proper installation.

REFERENCES A. AATCC AATCC 30 AATCC 100 AATCC 134 B. ASTM ASTM C 42 ASTM D 1335 ASTM D 2859 ASTM D 3574 ASTM E 648 ASTM E 662 C. American Association of Textile Colorists and Chemists Anti-Fungal Activity Assessment on Textile Materials; Mildew and Rot Resistance of Textile Materials. Assessment of Anti-Bacterial Finishes on Textile Materials. Electrostatic Propensity of Carpets. American Society for Testing and Materials Test Method for Sound Absorption of Acoustical Materials by Reverberation Room Method Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Floor Coverings Test Method for Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials Method of Testing Flexible Cellular Materials - Slab, Bonded, and Molded Urethane Foams Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials.

DOC - Federal Standard, Department of Commerce FF 1-70 - Methenamine Pill Test.

D.

UL - Underwriters Laboratories UL 992 - Smoke Chamber Test.

E.

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

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NFPA 253 NFPA 255 1.3 SUBMITTALS A.

Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

Product data for each type of carpet tile material and installation accessory required. Submit written data on physical characteristics, durability, resistance to fading, and flame resistance and smoke development characteristics. Shop drawings showing layout and seaming diagrams. Indicate pile or pattern direction and locations and types of edge strips. Indicate columns, doorways, enclosing walls or partitions, built-in cabinets, and locations where cutouts are required in carpet tiles. Show installation details at special condition. Submit 400 x 400 mm samples of each type, color, texture, and pattern of carpet tiles to be used for the work. Manufacturer's standard color chart. Certificate of compliance.

B.

C. D. E. 1.4

TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE A. B. Deliver materials to Project site in original factory wrappings and containers, labeled with identification of manufacturer, brand name, and lot number. Store materials in original undamaged packages and containers, inside wellventilated area protected from weather, moisture, soilage, extreme temperatures, and humidity. Lay flat, blocked off ground. Maintain minimum temperature of 20 degree C at least three days prior to and during installation in area where materials are stored.

1.5

WARRANTY A. Submit a written 2 years guarantee, starting from substantial handover of Project, for all items specified under this section, signed by manufacturer and the contractor, against defective material and workmanship.

1.6

QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer: Carpet tile installer shall have at least five years successful experience in carpet installation similar in size and type to the installation for this Project. Installer shall be subject to approval of the Engineer. Carpet Surface Burning Characteristics: Provide carpet tiles identical to that tested for the following fire performance characteristics, per test method indicated below, by UL or other equivalent testing and inspecting organizations acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Identify carpet tiles with appropriate markings of applicable testing and inspecting organization. Test Method: DOC FF 1-70

B.

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Rating: Pass Test Method: ASTM E 84 Flame Spread: 75 or less Smoke Developed: 450 or less Dimensional Stability: Maximum variance not exceeding plus or minus 0.02 percent. 1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Substrate: Examine the substrate and conditions under which the carpet tiles are to be installed. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Protection: Protect carpet tiles from soiling and damage during transit, storage, and installation. Temperature: Temperature in the area to be carpeted shall be within the manufacturer's recommended range.

B. C.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A. Carpet Tiles - General: 1. 2. Type, size, color and pattern of carpet tiles shall be as indicated on Drawings or approved by the Engineer. Carpet tiles shall have the following characteristics: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. Construction: Gauge: Stitch Rate: Tuft Density: Fibre: Pile Weight: Backing: Total Weight: Thickness: Static Electricity: Low dense loop pile. 1/10th 40 1 per 10 cm. 158,000 2.5% per m2. 100% Polyamide. 580 g/m2 Modified Bitumen with PP/PES underlay. 4600 g/m2 6.8 mm Permanently anti-static. Pass or comply with the following

Flammability Rate Requirement: tests 1)

U.S. Pill Test, D.O.C. FF 1-70 (ASTM D2859-70T)

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2) 3) 4) l. m. n. o. p.

U.S. Tunnel Test (ASTM E-84-70) Flame Spread Rate - Class A 0-25/Class B 26-75. B.S. 4790 equal to D.O.C FF 1-70. Radiant panel 0.25 watts/cm2.

Anti-microbial treated. Maximum Moisture Absorption: 2 percent at 20 degree C and Relative Humidity of 65 percent Colorfastness: 6 to light according to BS 1006 and 4 to water, rubbing and/or shampoo. Dimensional Stability: Excellent, meet requirements of BS 4682 and DIN 54318. Resistance to wear: 1) 2) 3) Grade: Heavy contract.

DIN (54326): Very slight fiber loss, very light flattening and change in structure after 300,000 revolutions. Lisson Test (DIN 54322): Weight loss neglible.

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Appearance Retention: 1) 2) 3) Dynamic loading (BS 4052/DIN 54319): Loss of thickness after 1000 impacts 0.8 mm. Static loading (BS 4939/DIN 54316): Thickness loss after 24 hours recovery only 0.4 mm. Castor chair suitability (DIN 54324): R = 3.6.

B.

Concrete Screed: Refer to Section 09200 LATH AND PLASTER.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. B. C. 3.2 Verify substrate conditions. Verify that substrate surfaces are smooth and flat with maximum variation of 3 mm in 3 m. Verify concrete floors are dry to a maximum moisture content of 7 percent; and do not exhibit alkalinity, carbonization, or dusting.

PREPARATION A. Remove sub-floor ridges and bumps. Fill low spots, cracks, and other defects with sub-floor filler.
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Apply, trowel, and float filler to leave smooth, flat, hard surface. Prohibit traffic until filler is cured. Vacuum floor surface.

INSTALLATION A. B. C. D. E. F. Install carpet tile and accessories in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. Integrate and blend carpet tiles from different cartons to ensure minimal variation in color match. Cut carpet tiles straight. Fit carpet tiles tight to intersection with vertical surfaces without gaps. Lay out carpet tile to linear pattern. Locate change of color or pattern between rooms under door centerline. Carpet ties shall be installed on concrete screed as shown on drawings

3.4

CLEANING A. B. Remove adhesive from carpet tile surface with manufacturer's recommended cleaning agent. Remove and dispose of debris and unusable scraps. Vacuum with commercial machine with face-beater element. Remove soil. Replace carpet tiles where soil cannot be removed. Remove protruding face yarn. Vacuum clean carpet tiles.

C. 3.5

PROTECTION A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to manufacturer and the Engineer, to ensure carpet tile are not damaged or deteriorated at time of Substantial Completion. END OF SECTION

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