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section 08 87 13 - llumar UV CLEAR SERIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 08 87 13 SOLAR CONTROL FILMS Note: Click on “Show/Hide ?” Button to Reveal "Specifier Notes" Throughout Section. Delete This Text When Editing is Complete. PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS A. The General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01 – General Requirements apply. 1.2 SECTION INCLUDES A. Solar control films. B. [Insert item description.] 1.3 RELATED SECTIONS A. Section 08 80 00 - Glazing: Substrate for application of solar control film. B. Section [xxxxx] – [Section Title]: [Include brief description of work specified in another section that is related to the work of this section.] 1.4 REFERENCES A. ASTM International (ASTM): 1. ASTM D1044 - Test for Resistance of Transparent Plastics to Surface Abrasion (Taber Abrader Test). 2. ASTM E903 - Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres. 1.5 DEFINITIONS A. UV Clear Solar Control Films: Film products that block up to 99.9 percent of UV rays through windows. Clear solar control window films have the benefits of other solar control films, but are virtually undetectable. There is no impact on the appearance of the glazing and light transmission levels are hardly changed. Project Name Project No. Date Project Location 08 87 13-1 Solar Control Films 1.6 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Scratch Resistance: UV clear solar control films shall average less than 12 percent increase in haze when tested according to ASTM D1044 using a Teledyne Taber Abrader using CS-T3 wheels each loaded to 0.5 kg for 100 cycles in a 70 percent vacuum. B. Scratch resistance testing shall be performed by an independent third party agency. C. Ultraviolet Transmission: Provide UV clear solar control films with UV absorbing materials that limit the weighted UV Transmission to less than 0.1 percent when measured according to ASTM E903. D. Provide UV clear solar control films that do not have a masking sheet. 1.7 SUBMITTALS A. Submit under provisions of Section [01 33 00] [______]. B. Product Data: Submit for each product specified indicating: 1. Performance properties. 2. Preparation and installation instructions and recommendations. 3. Storage and handling recommendations. C. Samples: For each type of solar control film specified, two (2) samples, 12 inches square. D. Qualification Data: Submit documentation indicating qualifications of solar control film manufacturer. E. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit for solar control film to include in maintenance manuals. F. Warranty: Submit sample special warranty specified in this section. 1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A qualified manufacturer that has a minimum of [40] [________] years of documented experience manufacturing solar control films similar to that used for this project. B. Installer Qualifications: A firm that is authorized by solar control film manufacturer to install film in accordance with guidelines set forth by the manufacturer. C. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of solar control film from same manufacturer. D. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to evaluate surface preparation techniques and application workmanship. Project Name Project No. Date Project Location 08 87 13-2 Solar Control Films 1. Construct mockups in the location and of the size indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by Architect. 2. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion. E. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at project site to discuss methods and procedures relating to installation of the solar control films. 1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Deliver, store, and handle materials in manufacturer's protective packaging. B. Store and protect materials according to manufacturer's written recommendations to prevent damage from condensation, temperature changes, direct exposure to sun, or other causes. 1.10 SITE CONDITIONS A. Ambient Conditions: Maintain temperature, humidity, and ventilation within limits recommended by manufacturer. 1.11 WARRANTY A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to replace films that fail within specified warranty period. 1. Warranty Period: [10] [Insert number] years from date of original installation. 2. Warranty coverage limited to owner of property at time of installation. 3. Manufacturer’s obligation is limited to furnishing replacement film for any film covered by limited warranty which manufacturer determines to be defective. Manufacturer will not be liable for installation costs of replacement film or for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Basis-of-Design Product: The design for UV clear solar control films is based on LLumar UV Clear Series Solar Control Films manufactured by Solutia Inc. Performance Films Division, 575 Maryville Centre Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141; telephone: 800-345- 6088; Email: info@llumar.com; Web Site: www.llumar.com. B. Substitutions will not be considered. C. Substitutions will be considered, subject to compliance with requirements of this section, under provisions of Section 01 60 00. Project Name Project No. Date Project Location 08 87 13-3 Solar Control Films 2.2 SOLAR CONTROL FILMS A. Solar Control Film: LLumar UV Clear UV CL-SR PS Solar Control Film with the following performance characteristics when applied to the interior surface of single- pane, 1/8-inch clear glass: 1. Total Solar Transmittance: 81 percent. 2. Total Solar Reflectance: 9 percent. 3. Total Solar Absorptance: 10 percent. 4. Visible Light Transmission: 89 percent. 5. Visible Light Reflection - Exterior: 9 percent. 6. Visible Light Reflection - Interior: 9 percent. 7. U-Value, Winter Median: 1.03. 8. Shading Coefficient: 0.97. 9. Total Solar Energy Rejected (TSER): 16 percent. 10. Emissivity: 0.83. 11. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): 0.84. 12. Ultraviolet Rejection: 99.9 percent. 13. Light-to-Solar Heat Gain Ratio (LSG): 1.06. 14. Summer Solar Heat Gain Reduction: 3 percent. 15. Winter Heat Loss Reduction: 0 percent. 16. Glare Reduction: 1 percent. 17. Thickness without Liner: 42µ. 18. Film Color: Clear. 2.3 SOLAR CONTROL FILM ACCESSORIES A. General: Provide accessories either manufactured by or acceptable to solar control film manufacturer for application indicated, and with a proven record of compatibility with surfaces contacted in installation. B. Adhesive: Weatherable, acrylic pressure-sensitive type as recommended by solar control film manufacturer. C. Cleaners, Primers, and Sealers: Types recommended by solar control film manufacturer. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates for compliance with requirements and for conditions affecting performance of solar control film including glass that is broken, chipped, cracked, abraded, or damaged in any way. B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Project Name Project No. Date Project Location 08 87 13-4 Solar Control Films 3.2 PREPARATION A. Comply with manufacturer’s written instructions for surface preparation. B. Clean substrates thoroughly prior to installation. C. Prepare substrates using methods recommended by film manufacturer to achieve the best results for the substrate under project conditions. D. Protect window frames and surrounding surfaces to prevent damage during installation. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions. B. Install film continuously, but not necessarily in one (1) continuous length. Install with no gaps or overlaps. C. If seamed, make seams non-overlapping. D. Do not remove release liner from film until just before each piece of film is cut and ready for installation. E. Install film with mounting solution and custom cut to the glass with neat, square corners and edges to within 1/8-inch of window frame. F. Remove air bubbles, blisters, and other defects. Be careful to remove “fingers” to eliminate any contamination or excess water pockets. It is crucial to remove as much water as possible during installation. G. A final squeegee pass over the entire pane using a Blue Max Blade with an extended handle design (or Thor’s Hammer) is recommended. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. After installation, view film from a distance of 10 feet against a bright uniform sky or background. Film shall appear uniform in appearance with no visible streaks, wrinkles, banding, thin spots or pinholes. B. If installed film does not meet these criteria, remove and replace with new film. 3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. Remove excess mounting solution at finished seams, perimeter edges, and adjacent surfaces. B. Use cleaning methods recommended by solar control film manufacturer. Project Name Project No. Date Project Location 08 87 13-5 Solar Control Films C. Replace films that cannot be cleaned. D. Protect installed products until completion of project. E. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion. END OF SECTION ? 2011 Solutia Inc. Performance Films Division. All Rights Reserved. A copyright license to reproduce this specification is hereby granted to non-manufacturing engineers, architects and specification writers. New 12/11 Project Name Project No. Date Project Location 08 87 13-6 Solar Control Films