SECTION 12695

FLOOR MATS AND FRAMES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Floor entrance mats and frames as shown on Drawings and as herein specified.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (SASO)

SASO 903/1994 Determination of thickness of pile above the

backing.

SASO 904/1994 Determination of number of tufts and/or loops per

unit length and per unit area

SASO 906/1994 Determination of mass of effective pile per unit area

that can be shorn away from the backing.

SASO 909/1994 Determination of mass of total pile yarn per unit

area.

SASO 910/1994 Determination of measured surface pile density and

measured pile fiber volume ratio.

SASO 79/1998 Aluminum and aluminum alloys for building

purposes – Part 1: Rods/Bars, tubes and profiles.

SASO 80/1977 Testing methods for aluminum and aluminum alloy

products for building purposes Part 1: Sheets,
strips, bars and structural sections.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings indicating dimensions, installation construction details.

B. Submit product data indicating mat characteristics, component dimensions,

recessed frame and details.

C. Submit 2 samples 600 x 600 mm in size illustrating pattern, color, finish and edging.

1.4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit maintenance data including cleaning instructions and stain removal

procedures.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Entrance Mats:

1. Mat Construction: Mats shall be suitable for recessed installation,

constructed of an extruded anodized aluminum frame and modular
aluminum rails each having carpet tread inserts and vinyl filler at the
borders.

2. Perimeter Frame: Manufactured aluminum extrusions, alloy 6063-T52 in

accordance with ASTM B 209. Frame shall have a clear anodized finish.

3. Rails: Manufactured from aluminum extrusions, alloy 6063-T52 in

accordance with ASTM B 209 and shall be continuously hinge connected to
permit roll-back for cleaning. Rails shall have a continuous co-extruded PVC
cushions. Rails shall have a clear anodized finish.

4. Tread Surface: Carpet, colorfast, solution dyed 100% nylon pile fusion
bonded to a rigid 2-ply vinyl backing. Carpet fiber shall contain an anti-
microbial additive and shall be treated with an anti-soiling agent to reduce
soiling. Carpet shall have a one inch matching vinyl filler border on all
edges. Color of carpet and vinyl filler shall be as approved by the Engineer.

B. Fasteners and Fixing Devices: As recommended by the manufacturer and

approved by the Engineer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that floor openings are ready to receive work.

B. Verify field measurements are as shown on shop drawings.

C. Beginning of installation means acceptance of existing conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Verify size of floor recess before cutting mats.

B. Vacuum clean floor recess.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install mats in floor recess flush with finish floor after final cleaning of finish flooring.

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3.4 TOLERANCES

A. Maximum Allowable Gap between Recessed Frame and Mat: 6 mm.

END OF SECTION

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