Theatre Solution Acclaim Auditorium Seating - Manual (Page 21)

20 Specifications Acclaim Auditorium Seating
Acclaim C3 Specifications – Theatre Seating
(This section pertains to the Acclaim C3 model. Both the seat and back assemblies are fully-upholstered.)
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 SEATING
A. Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Acclaim “C3” model
as follows:
1. Basic floor mounted chair.
2. Fully-upholstered seat and back.
3. Wood armrests.
4. Aisle lights where indicated on the drawings.
B. Model noted in based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc. Acclaim “C3” 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 flexible polyurethane foam which conforms to the standards of the California
Bureau of Home Furnishings 117-75. The back shall be 2” thick. The seat shall be 3” thick.
B. Seating fabric shall be _______________________________________________ with the color to be
selected from the standard choice of colors. The inner back and seat shall be upholstered by attaching the
fabric to the inside wood back and seat panels. All upholstery shall be first quality without creases, stretch
lines, or wrinkles.
C. The arms shall be solid wood. All wood shall be stained to match the architect’s sample.
2.3 FABRICATION, GENERAL
A. Fabricate the theater seating in contoured form for maximum comfort using materials that are carefully
selected to be free from defects, objectionable projections, or irregularities. Smooth round corners and
edges to present the least possible snagging and pinching hazards.
2.4 MOUNTING
A. Fabricate seating units for floor attachment, using standards that have been manufactured to conform to
the slope of the floor while maintaining seat and back in same angular relationship to standards throughout.
2.5 METAL STANDARDS
A. Frame shall be 3/4” x 2” x 16 gauge cold-rolled welded steel tubing, and 1/4” x 2” hot-rolled pickled-in-oil
steel strip, descaled and fully welded into one integral freestanding structure upon which the seat, back,
and arms are assembled. Pivot and stop pins shall be machined from cold-finished steel to tolerances of
+0.000 -0.005. Floor mount plate shall be 5/16” thick cold-rolled steel plate with two countersunk holes for
1/4-20 mounting screws.
2.6 UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS
A. General: Fabricate theater seating with padding and fabric covering. Equip each seat with a gravity self-
rising mechanism so that unoccupied seats return to an upright position perpendicular to the base line of
floor of auditorium. Spring compensating mechanism will not be acceptable. Chair profile with the seat in
the upright position and without a tablet arm, cannot exceed 15”. The chair profile with the seat in the
upright position and with a tablet arm, cannot exceed 20-1/2”.
B. Seat Construction: The seat panel shall be 3/4” thick, electronically glued hardwood plywood with four
1/4-20 threaded steel inserts for attachment of hinges. The padding material shall be 3” thick polyurethane
foam, shall be glued to the inner surface of the seat panel, and shall conform to the California Bureau of
Home Furnishings Technical Bulletin 117. The outside surface of the seat panel shall be encapsulated in
1/4” thick slab polyurethane foam. The seat shall have a built-in counterweight to insure automatic self-
rising without the aid of springs. Arch-spring seat construction will not be acceptable.