Theatre Solution Acclaim C1 - Manual (Page 3)

Acclaim C1 Specifications – Theatre Seating
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C. Back Construction: Solid back construction comprised of a curved plywood veneer outer panel fastened
solidly and without voids to an inner structural plywood panel. The outer panel shall be 15mm thick, faced
one side with Grade A veneer centered across the width of the panel, and exposed plywood laminations
along all edges. The inner panel shall be 1/2” thick. Both shall be electronically glued hardwood plywood
and shall be fastened together with bayonet hanging brackets at the top and two steel angles at the bottom,
resulting in a rigid connection with no visible fasteners on the outer wood panel. The veneer face and
edges of the outer panel shall be stained to match the architect’s sample. The padding material shall be 2”
thick polyurethane foam, shall be glued to the inner panel, and shall conform to the California Bureau of
Home Furnishings Technical Bulletin 117. The complete back assembly shall be supported by four 11
gauge formed steel brackets.
D. Armrests: Shall be kiln-dried solid hardwood, nominally 3/4” thick x 2-1/4” wide x 12” long, stained to match
the outer back panels. The armrest will be fastened to the steel frame with two #8 x 3/4” pan head sheet
metal screws. Chairs equipped with tablet arms shall have armrests nominally 3/4” thick x 2-1/4” wide x
17-1/2” long and shall be attached to the steel frame arm support with three #8 x 3/4” pan head sheet metal
screws.
E. Hinge: The seat hinge shall be a weldment consisting of two stamped and formed 14 gauge plates. Hinges
shall include two recessed slots to accept 1/4-20 fillister head screws and one pierced, extruded and
reamed hole for assembly to the chair frame. Each hinge shall include a rubber bumper to dampen noise
upon the seat return to the vertical position. Compensating type hinges will not be acceptable.
PART 3 – OPTIONS
3.1 UPHOLSTERED END PANEL
A. Provide manufacturer’s standard upholstered end panel at the end of the row. The configuration of the
panel shall conform to the shape of the end standard frame, shall reside fully within the frame width and
shall present fabric surfaces to both the inside and outside of the chair. The end panel assembly shall
consist of one inside and one outside panel that are machined of 1/2” thick fiberboard and have all edges
eased to insure suitability for upholstery. The outside panel is to contain four 10-24 threaded steel inserts
to facilitate assembly to inner panel with four 10-24 x 2” flat head machine screws.
3.2 VENEER END PANEL
A. Provide manufacturer’s standard veneer end panel at the end of the row. The configuration of the panel
shall conform to the shape of the end standard frame, shall reside fully within the frame width and shall
present finished veneer surfaces to both the inside and outside of the chair. Veneer species and finish to
match hardwood armrests. The end panel assembly shall consist of one inside panel machined of 1/2”
thick birch plywood and one outside panel machined of 3/4” thick birch plywood. The outside panel is to
contain four 10-24 threaded steel inserts to facilitate assembly to the inner panel with four 10-24 x 2” flat
head machine screws.
3.3 EXTERNAL END PANEL
A. Provide manufacturer’s standard external veneer end panel at the end of the row. The configuration of the
panel shall follow the angle of the frame at the rear, and shall be vertical at the front end. The panel shall
be constructed of 3/4” thick plywood with veneer on both sides and 1/8” thick solid wood on the vertical
edges. The end panel shall be stained to match the armrests.
3.4 AISLE LIGHT
A. Aisle lights shall be provided in accordance to the locations shown on the architectural drawings. The units
shall be of low voltage (24v) type and the light tube shall fit into a routed area on the underside of the
armrest. The chair frame shall be prepared to accept the power wire. The necessary access holes and
blank cover plates shall be provided. The chair manufacturer shall also provide the necessary
transformers. All wiring and electrical connections shall be conducted at the job site and shall be the
responsibility of others.
3.5 SEAT AND ROW IDENTIFICATION TAGS
A. Provide manufacturer’s standard shape aluminum number and letter plates. Font shall be Helvetica and
the font size shall be 36pt. The number plates shall be attached to the top edge of the seat with spiral
shank nails. The row letter plates shall be attached to the top of the armrest with straight shank nails.
3.6 REMOVABLE CHAIR
A. Provide the manufacturer’s standard one, two or three chair removable units which shall include an