SECTION 10305

VF-PF

FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES

 

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Furnish all products, materials, accessories, and labor necessary to provide a complete installation of the factory built fireplaces within the specifications, drawings and other guidelines set forth for this project. All work shall also be performed within the scope of the manufacturer’s warranty.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

    1. Division 15 Mechanical
    2. Division 16 Electrical

1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Delivery of all products shall be scheduled so as to allow for prompt installation immediately following delivery. All materials shall be fully protected from damage from other trades as well as damage from inclement weather and other unforeseen job site hazards.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Any variations from the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be approved by the manufacturer’s technical support department in writing and submitted to the architect prior to submitting a bid. In addition, each bidder shall submit a copy of the most recent installation instructions and product literature for the required products. All accessories required shall be fully described and noted in the bid.

 

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

All fireplaces and required accessories shall be manufactured and approved by Superior Fireplace Company, Fullerton, CA and Union City, TN (800) 823-6224.

2.2 FIREPLACES

Superior model #VF-PF with all indicated and required accessories as stated within the drawings and specifications. The framing dimensions for this unit are as follows; width 42 3/4", height 42 3/4", and depth 23". This unit is rated for 17,000 — 32,000 b.t.u.

2.3 PRODUCT APPROVALS

Fireplace products shall comply with all local building codes and regulations. In addition, products must have the following approvals and meet the following specifications:

2.4 OTHER MATERIALS

Other materials not specifically described but required for a complete and proper installation shall be new, best quality of their respective kinds, as selected by the contractor subject to the approval of the architect.

 

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

      Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations as approved by the architect and with the requirements of authorities having jurisdiction, anchoring all components firmly into position for long life under hard use.

Upon completion of this installation, visually inspect all exposed surfaces. Touch up scratches and abrasions with touch up paint recommended by the manufacturer, making imperfection invisible to the unaided eye from a distance of five feet.

3.2 ADJUST AND CLEAN

Adjust and clean for proper operation.