Besam August 2007

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT – ICU TELESCOPIC

CORONARY CARE UNIT – CCU TELESCOPIC
SPECIFICATION FOR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR PACKAGES

Besam Entrance Solutions

1900 Airport Road
Monroe, NC 28110
Toll Free (866) BESAM-US (866-237-2687)
Phone (704)290-5520
Fax (704)290-5544
Web Site www.besam.com
E-Mail marketing@besam-usa.com

This specification is tailored to building codes within North America. Local building
codes vary. If your project is outside North America, please contact Besam Export at
export@besam.com.nu for discussion on proper equipment application.

Product Guide Specification

Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction
Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and
PageFormat, contained in the CSI Manual of Practice.

The section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect to meet the requirements of the
project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the
drawings.

Delete all "Specifier Notes" when editing this section.

SECTION 08314

Manual SLIDING DOORS

Specifier Notes: This section covers Besam “ICU/CCU” telescopic manual sliding doors, overhead
concealed with breakaway hardware. If necessary, consult local Besam representative for
assistance in editing this section for the specific application.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Manual ICU/CCU telescopic sliding doors with header, door and track.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

Specifier Notes: Edit the following list of related sections as required for the project. List other
sections with work directly related to this section.

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 A. Section 08120 – Aluminum Doors and Frames
B. Section 07920 – Caulking and Sealants
C. Section 08800 – Glazing
D. Section 08710 – Finish Hardware
E. Section 16120 – Electrical Grounding

1.3 REFERENCES

Specifier Notes: List standards referenced in this section, complete with designations and titles.
This article does not require compliance with standards, but is merely a listing of those used.

A. ANSI Z97.1 - Safety Glazing Material Used in Buildings.

B. ANSI/UL 325 - Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems.
C. ASTM B221 – Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bares, Rods, Shapes and Tubes.
D. NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Doors are manually operated to full open or full close position.

B. Active leaf 1 and active leaf 2 are internally synchronized by means of a fiberglass reinforced
timing belt that insures smooth and consistent operation. Systems that do not tie active leaf 1
and 2 together will not be accepted.
C. Sliding door(s) provided with institutional recessed pulls and custom door pull handles.
C. All models have a breakaway feature where the panel(s) can swing giving a greater opening:

Specifier Notes: Specify fixed sidelite for trackless system or full breakout for trackless or
surface/recessed track system. Consult Besam for additional information.

1. Fixed Sidelite System, trackless: Exterior sliding active leaves swing out from any position
in sliding mode and sidelite remains fixed at all times.
2. Full Breakout System, surface/recessed track: Interior sliding active leaves and sidelites
swing out from any position in sliding mode.
3. Full Breakout Trackless system: Swing breakaway to 90° for both the sidelite and the active
sliding door(s) must only be performed when the active sliding door(s) are at the fully slid
open position.
4. Breakaway Pressure: Field adjustable to building code requirements and in accordance
with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and or AHJ “Authority Having Jurisdiction”.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. General: Provide doors that have been designed and fabricated to comply with specified
performance requirements, as demonstrated by testing manufacturer's corresponding
standard systems.
2. Equipment accommodates up to 160 pounds (72.58 kg) weight of doors.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

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 A. Comply with Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, including description of materials,
components, fabrication, finishes, and installation.
C. Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer's shop drawings, including elevations, sections, and
details, indicating dimensions, materials, and fabrication of doors, frames, sidelites, anchors,
hardware, finish, options, and accessories.
D. Samples: Submit manufacturer's samples of aluminum finishes.
E. Manufacturer's Project References: Submit list of successfully completed projects including
project name and location, name of architect, and type and quantity of doors manufactured.
F. Operation and Maintenance Manual:
G. Submit manufacturer's operation and maintenance manual.
H. Include spare parts list.
I. Warranty: Manufacturer's standard warranty shall be one year from date of installation.
J. Substitutions: Proposed substitutions for products will only be accepted from bidding
contractors no less then 10 working days before the bid due date. All substitutions must meet
the performance characteristics of this specification.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer's Qualifications:
1. Continuously engaged in manufacturing of doors of similar type to that specified, with a
minimum of 10 years successful experience.
2. Member: American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM).
3. Door and frame, from same manufacturer.
B. Installer's Qualifications:
1. Minimum of 5 years successful experience in installation of similar doors.
2. Local certified Besam distributor.
3. Approved by manufacturer.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Deliver materials to site protected from damage.

B. Storage: Store materials in clean, dry area indoors in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
C. Handling: Protect materials and finish from damage during handling and installation.

1.9 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Manufacturer shall provide central-dispatch system for maintenance service.

B. Central dispatch system shall be available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to insure
proper service capability.
C. Toll free phone number, 1-877-BESAM-US (1-877-237-2687), shall be prominently displayed
on header of each operator.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Besam Entrance Solutions, 1900 Airport Road, Monroe, North Carolina 28110. Toll Free (866)
BESAM-US. Phone (704)290-5520. Fax (704)290-5555. Web Site www.besam.com. E-Mail
marketing@besam-usa.com.

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2.2 MANUAL SLIDING DOORS

A. Model: Besam ICU/CCU telescopic manual sliding doors.

1. Manual door package with header, frames, sidelite(s), active door leafs and track (if
specified).
2. Overhead-concealed
3. Header housing, floor rollers, and door carriers.

B. Dimensions:

Specifier Notes: Specify the following dimensions here or provide the dimensions on the drawings.

1. Clear Doorway Opening Width: [ _______________ ] [As indicated on the drawings].

2. Overall Frame Width: [ _______________ ] [As indicated on the drawings].
3. Masonry Opening Width: [ _______________ ] [As indicated on the drawings].
4. Active and Sidelite Leaf Width: [ _______________ ] [As indicated on the drawings].
5. Clear Door Opening Height: [ _______________ ] [As indicated on the drawings].
6. Overall Frame Height: [ _______________ ] [As indicated on the drawings].
7. Masonry Opening Height: [ _______________ ] [As indicated on the drawings].
8. Active and Sidelite Leaf Height: [ _______________ ] [As indicated on the drawings].

2.3 ALUMINUM DOORS, FRAMES AND HEADER

A. Header and Track: Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.

1. Sliding door track is a replaceable nylon extrusion captured by aluminum to ensure a
quiet long-lasting surface for smoothness and extended life. Non-replaceable aluminum
tracks will not be acceptable.
2. Door leaf and track support to be by “I-Beam” style support
3. Header, structural wall thickness to be no less than .15” (3.8mm)
4. Door and jambs: structural wall thickness to be no less than .125” (3.2mm)

B. Glass:
1. Glazing Material: ANSI Z97.1.

Specifier Notes: Specify required glass for active leaves and sidelites. Sidelites with 1-inch (25mm)
glass only available with fixed sidelite units.

2. Active Leaves: [1/4-inch (6-mm) glass] [5/8-inch (16-mm) glass insulating units] [1-inch
(25-mm) glass insulating units].
3. Sidelites: [1/4-inch (6-mm) glass] [5/8-inch (16-mm) glass insulating units] [1-inch (25-
mm) glass insulating units].
4. Field-glazed or pre-glazed.

C. Door Carriers:
1. Roller Wheels: 2 steel rollers at 2.15-inch (54-mm) diameter per active door leaf
with single journal sealed oil-impregnated roller bearings to insure smooth manual
operation over replaceable nylon track.
2. 1/2" (12.7mm) vertical adjustment with positive mechanical lock.
3. 2 self-aligning anti-risers per leaf to prevent door derailment.
4. Full slide open adjustable dampening device (standard) to buffer slamming and

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 retain door in full open position.

D. Door Construction:
1. Integrated corner block with ½-inch all-thread through bolt from each stile.
2. Weatherstripping to be captured and integrated within extrusion. Stick on surfaced applied
weatherstripping is not acceptable.

E. Vertical Jambs: 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) by 6 inches (152 mm).

F. Header:
1. Header extrusion to accommodate optional ¼-inch (6.3mm) by 3-1/4-inch (82.5mm) steel
stiffening bar to address heavier loads and transoms.
2. Size: 6 inches (152 mm) wide by 4-3/4- inches (120.6 mm) high.
3. Hinged Access Cover: Self-supporting when open to allow access for adjustments.
4. Concealed cover locks to prevent tampering and no exposed cover screws required.
5. Design: Closed header to reduce dust, air and sound passage. No larger gaps than ½-inch
(12.7mm) will be permitted.
6. Internal mechanical components to be interchangeable and similar in function and
serviceability with standard product line offerings. Dissimilar rollers, tracks, pivots or service
and maintenance techniques will not be acceptable.

Specifier Notes: Specify stile width.

F. Stiles: [Narrow – 2-1/8”] [Medium – 4”].

G. Pivots: Top and bottom concealed heavy-duty pivots made from durable extruded aluminum.
(Once installed, pivots are to be lockable via a setscrew). Surfaced mounted or cast aluminum
pivots are not acceptable.
H. Breakaway
1. Active leaf (full breakout and fixed sidelite packages) and sidelite panels (full breakout
packages) must swing out to 90 degrees with no greater force than 50 lbs and comply
with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and or AHJ “Authority Having Jurisdiction”.
2. Breakout tension to set the leaf in motion is to be adjustable
3. Optional: active leaf dampeners will provide smooth and dampened action while door
leafs are broken out. Self-closing torsion springs that close the door in an uncontrolled
manor will not be acceptable.
4. Active leaf torsion arm to be provided to support door leaf while broken out.
5. During breakout, active leafs and sidelites are not to pass one another to protect hands
and fingers near the finger pulls and optional positive latch handles.
6. Trackless: active leaf bottom pivot to be strictly steel construction and not allow for
disengagement at any point of breakout. Nylon or plastic in nature parts will not be
acceptable.
7. No special knowledge or training shall be required to operate door.

Specifier Notes: Specify optional positive latch.

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2.5 POSITIVE LATCH (OPTIONAL)
A. 3-panel or 6-panel manual sliding door shall be provided with a lock that will latch the
active leaf in place when closed. A lever handle shall be provided on each side of the
active leaf door to unlock the sliding door. When lever handle is fully activated,
breakaway release of the active panel can be achieved.
B. See Breakaway section. A sidelite flush bolt to secure sidelite shall be optional, but not
required for proper operation of door.

2.6 ALUMINUM FINISHES

Specifier Notes: Specify Dark Bronze or clear anodized finish. Consult Besam for availability of
custom finishes such as stainless steel clad, powder coat and Kynar colors.

A. Anodized: [Dark Bronze, AA-C23A44] [Clear, AA-C22A31].

B. Custom: [Stainless steel clad] [Powder coat] [Kynar]
[ ____________________ ].

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine and measure areas to receive doors. Notify Architect of conditions that would
adversely affect installation or subsequent utilization of doors. Do not proceed with installation
until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION/Job CONDITIONS

A. Ensure openings to receive frames are plumb, level, square, and in tolerance.
B. Ensure proper support has been provided at operator header.
C. Ensure floor is level and smooth.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install doors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
and or AHJ “Authority Having Jurisdiction”.
B. Install doors and beam plumb, level, square, true to line, and without warp or rack.
C. Anchor frames securely in place.
D. Separate aluminum from other metal surfaces with bituminous coatings or other means
approved by Architect.
E. Repair minor damages to finish in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and as
approved by Architect.
F. Remove and replace damaged components that cannot be successfully repaired as
determined by Architect.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Manufacturer's Field Services:

1. Manufacturer's representative shall provide technical assistance and guidance for
installation of doors.
2. Before placing doors in operation, AAADM certified technician shall inspect for adherence
to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and or AHJ “Authority Having Jurisdiction”.

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3.5 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust doors for proper operation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
adherence to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and or AHJ “Authority Having Jurisdiction”.

3.6 CLEANING

A. Clean doors promptly after installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Do not use harsh cleaning materials or methods that would damage glass or finish.

3.7 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed doors and finish to ensure that, except for normal weathering, doors and finish
will be without damage or deterioration at time of substantial completion.

END OF SECTION

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