Theatre Solution Tier Loose Seating - Manual (Page 8)

8 Specifications Tier Loose Seating
Tier Specifications – Loose Seating
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 SEATING
A. Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Tier model as follows:
1. Basic freestanding chair.
2. Upholstered seat and back cushions.
3. Hardwood frame with arms.
B. Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc. Tier model with the intent of establishing the high level
of quality required for the project. Other brands submitted for approval will be given consideration provided
that a full seating mock-up, along with a complete list of specification discrepancies between the proposed
substitution and the product specified is received at least 10 working days prior to the bid date.
1. By offering a quote for this project, the bidder assumes full responsibility for complying with the
specifications for this project and shall be totally responsible for any expenses incurred if the
product quoted does not comply with the specifications.
C. Failure to comply with the warranty described in Part 4 of these specifications will be cause for
disqualification.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Padding material shall be high resiliency polyurethane foam, which conforms to the standards of the
California Bureau of Home Furnishings 117-75. The back shall be 3/4” thick. The seat shall be 1-1/2”
thick.
B. Seating fabric shall be _______________________________________________ with the color to be
selected from the standard choice of colors. All upholstery shall be first quality without creases, stretch
lines, or wrinkles.
C. The frame shall be solid wood. All wood shall be stained in any of the manufacturer’s standard finishes.
2.3 FABRICATION, GENERAL
A. General: Fabricate the loose seating in contoured form for maximum comfort using materials which are
carefully selected to be free from defects, objectionable projections, or irregularities. Smooth round corner
and edges to present the least possible snagging and pinching hazards.
B. Construction
1. All frame joints are mortise and tenon construction, assembled with glue, and clamped for a
minimum of 4 hours.
2. The front legs are 1-1/16” x 1-5/8” and are joined to the seat rails with a mortise and tenon joint.
3. The rear legs are 1-1/16” x 1-5/8” and are joined to the seat rails with a mortise and tenon joint.
4. The side seat rails are 7/8” x 2-1/4”. The front seat rail is 7/8” x 2-1/2” and shall be profiled to
include a 46” radius along the bottom edge. The rear seat rail is 1-1/2” x 2-1/4” and is shaped to
conform to a 24” back radius. All seat rails are machined to receive blocking for support of the
webbed seat panel.
5. Arms are 1-1/8” x 1-7/8” and are shaped to notch around the rear frame legs. The arms shall
include a 3” R.O.C. shaped top surface and shall be attached to the front and rear legs with a
mortise and tenon joint.
6. The back top rail is 1-1/16” x 1-7/16” and is shaped in a compound curve and joined to the rear
legs with a mortise and tenon joint.
7. Corner blocks are grooved to fit into the grooves in the side rails and are counter-bored to allow
for the attachment of the seat panel to the frame.
8. The upholstered seat is 3/4” MDF and is machined to match the shape of the chair frame. The
seat panel is double webbed with 2” pre-stressed webbing. The seat padding is 1-1/2” thick fire
retardant polyurethane foam.
9. The upholstered back consists of two pieces of 3/8” thick 7 ply electronically glued hardwood
plywood. The inside back padding is 3/4” thick fire retardant polyurethane foam. The outside
back padding is 1/4” thick fire retardant polyurethane foam. The outside back panel is attached to
the frame with four 16 gauge steel angles. The inside back panel is attached to the outer back
panel with two bayonet hanging brackets.