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SECTION 10425

PART 1

seq level2 \h \r0 GENERAL

1.1 All Signs shall conform to current base signs, AFP 88-40, ANSI 117.1, and ADA for comparison basis.

1.2 Submittals: Submit the following:

(a) Product Data: Manufacturer's construction details.

(b) Shop Drawings: Show plans and elevations, sections of typical members, anchors, reinforcement, layout and installation details. Include the following:

Message list for each sign; include wording and letter layout.

(c) Samples for selection of color, pattern and surface texture. Show full range of colors available.

Cast Acrylic Sheet: Color charts.

PART 2

seq level2 \h \r0 seq level3 \h \r0 PRODUCTS

2.1 Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of the following:

Andco Industries Corp.

Matthews.

Spanjer Brothers, Inc.

(d) The Supersine Company.

2.2seq level3 \h \r0 Acrylic Sheet: Cast methyl methacrylate monomer plastic sheet with minimum flexural strength of 16,000 psi per ASTM D 790, minimum allowable continuous service temperature of 1760 F (800 C).

Transparent Sheet: Matte finish colorless sheet, with 92 percent light transmittance.

White Translucent Sheet: Density required to produce uniform brightness and minimum halation.

Opaque Sheet: Acrylic sheet in colors and finishes indicated.

2.3 Colored Coatings for Acrylic Plastic Sheet: Non-fading, recommended by manufacturers for optimum adherence to surface.

2.4 Graphic Content and Style: Provide copy that complies with size, style, spacing, content, position, material, finishes and colors of letters, numbers, and other graphic devices indicated.

2.5 Subsurface Copy: Apply copy to back face of clear acrylic sheet forming panel face by process indicated.

2.6 Panel Material: Matte-finished clear acrylic sheet with opaque color coating subsurface applied.

PART 3

seq level2 \h \r0 EXECUTION

3.1 Locate signs where indicated, using mounting methods described. Install level, plumb and at height indicated, with surfaces free from distortion or other defects in appearance.

3.2 Wall Mounted Panel Signs: Attach using methods indicated below:

Double-sided foam tape for smooth, non-porous surfaces.

Liquid silicone adhesive for irregular, porous or vinyl-covered surfaces. Use double-sided vinyl tape to hold sign in place until adhesive has fully cured.

3.3 Cleaning and Protection: At completion of the installation, clean soiled sign surfaces. Protect from damage until Government's acceptance.

END OF SECTION

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