SECTION 13 21 13.50

AIR SHOWERS AND CLEAN ROOMS

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Air showers. (CAP701 Series)
B.	Clean rooms. (577 series) (575 Series)
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 05 50 00 - Metal Fabrications.
B.	Section 07 90 00 - Joint Protection.
C.	Section 08 71 00 - Door Hardware.
D.	Division 23 - HVAC; mechanical services and connections.
E.	Division 26 - Electrical; electrical power service and wiring connections.
1.3	REFERENCES
A.	Federal Standards (FS):
1.	FS 209E - Airborne Particulate Cleanliness Classes in Cleanrooms and Clean zones.
B.	International Organization for Standardization (ISO):
1.	SO 14644-1 - Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments. Part 1: Classification of air cleanliness by particle concentration
1.4	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.
B.	Product Data:
1.	Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used.
2.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
3.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
4.	Typical installation methods.
C.	Verification Samples: Two representative units of each type, size, pattern, and color.
D.	Shop Drawings: Include details of materials, construction, and finish. Include relationship with adjacent construction. 
1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with a minimum of five years documented experience.
B.	Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum two years documented experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.
C.	Source Limitations: Provide each type of product from a single manufacturing source to ensure uniformity.
D.	Mock-Up: Construct a mock-up with actual materials in sufficient time for Architect's review and to not delay construction progress. Locate mock-up as acceptable to Architect and provide temporary foundations and support.
1.	The intent of a mock-up is to demonstrate quality of workmanship and visual appearance.
2.	If the mock-up is not acceptable, rebuild the mock-up until satisfactory results are achieved.
3.	Retain mock-up during construction as a standard for comparison with completed work. 
4.	Do not alter or remove mock-up until work is completed or removal is authorized.
1.6	PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE
A.	Convene a conference approximately two weeks before scheduled commencement of the Work. Attendees shall include Architect, Contractor and trades involved. Agenda shall include schedule, responsibilities, critical path items and approvals.
1.7	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.
B.	Protect from damage due to weather, excessive temperature, and construction operations.
1.8	PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.	Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.
1.9	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's standard limited warranty unless indicated otherwise.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Clean Air Products, which is located at:<BR />8605 Wyoming Ave. N.<BR />Minneapolis, MN 55445<BR />Toll Free Tel: 888-982-0876<BR />Email: request info ();Web: https://www.cleanairproducts.com 
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 01 60 00.
2.2	AIR SHOWERS - CAP701 SERIES
A.	Model: CAP701-Series. Painted Steel Profile Air Showers. Single person air showers used to remove particulates from people and/or equipment before entering or leaving a controlled environment.
1.	Standards Compliance: FS 209E and ISO 14644-1.
2.	Model: CAP701KD-ST. 1-Unit Tunnel Air Shower.
3.	Model: CAP701KD-ST2. 2-Unit Tunnel Air Showers.
4.	Model: CAP701KD-ST3. 3-Unit Tunnel Air Showers.
5.	Model: CAP701KD-ST4. 4-Unit Tunnel Air Showers.
6.	Model: CAP701KD-ST5. 5-Unit Tunnel Air Showers.
7.	Model: CAP701KD-LH. 90-Degree Air Showers.
8.	Model: CAP701KD-RH. 90-Degree Air Showers.
9.	Model: CAP701KD-3DRH/LH. Three-Door Air Showers.
10.	Model: CAP701LP-ST. Painted Steel Standard-Profile Straight-Through Air Showers.
11.	Model: CAP701LP -ST2. 2-Unit Tunnel Air Showers.
12.	Model: CAP701LP -ST3. 3-Unit Tunnel Air Showers.
13.	Model: CAP701LP-ST4. 4-Unit Tunnel Air Showers.
14.	Model: CAP701LP-ST5. 5-Unit Tunnel Air Showers.
15.	Model: CAP701LP-LH. 90-Degree Air Showers.
16.	Model: CAP701LP-RH. 90-Degree Air Showers.
17.	Model: CAP701LP-3DRH/LH. Three-Door Air Showers.
18.	ADA Compliant.
19.	Construction: Wall sections, a top-mounted blower cabinet, and two doors.
a.	Outer Dimensions (WxDxH): ___ x ___ x 116 inches (___ x ___ x 2946 mm).
20.	Wall Sections: 
a.	Material: Cold rolled steel with a white powder coated finish.
b.	Material: Stainless Steel Walls and Cabinet, Type 316L No. 2b Finish.
c.	Material: Stainless Steel Pharmaceutical Applications.
d.	Material: Cold Rolled Steel with Customer Specified Finish.
e.	Sealant: Low outgassing epoxy or urethane. Not Acceptable: Silicone.
f.	Removable Wall Panels: For high pressure interior nozzles and for cleaning and servicing.
1)	Nozzles: 16 adjustable anodized aluminum on each wall panel. 32 total.
a)	CFM: 1900 per section.
b)	Nozzle Air Velocity: 7800 LFPM average (9100 peak).
c)	Four nozzle on each wall panel are to be equipped with a point ionizer for static control. 8 Total.
2)	Nozzles: Concentrated Wall Pattern. 17 adjustable anodized aluminum on each wall panel. 34 total.
a)	Nozzle Pattern: Centered and concentrated fitting within a 2 x 3 ft (610 x 914 mm) nominal area of wall panel.
b)	CFM: 1900 per section.
c)	Nozzle Air Velocity: 7800 LFPM average (9100 peak).
3)	Nozzles: 16 fixed anodized aluminum on each wall panel. 32 total.
a)	CFM: 1900 per section.
b)	Nozzle Air Velocity: 7800 LFPM average (9100 peak).
4)	Rub Rails: Two per panel. Stainless steel. To prevent nozzle damage.
5)	Ceiling Nozzle: One adjustable anodized aluminum nozzle.
6)	Ceiling Nozzles: Two adjustable anodized aluminum nozzles.
7)	Vertical Air Knife: 304 stainless steel. Finish No. 4.
a)	Centered on each removable wall panel.
b)	Average Air Velocity at Face of Nozzle: 7800 fpm (39.6 m / sec).
21.	Return Air Grilles: Two, in each wall section. Four air grills total.
a.	MERV 8 Filter: One, 10 x 20 x 1 inch (254 x 508 x 25 mm) for each grille.
22.	Raised Floor Air Return: Welded and white powder coated steel.
a.	Removable zinc plated steel floor grate.
b.	MERV 8 Filter: Two, 20 x 24 x 2 inches (508 x 610 x 51 mm)
23.	Blower and Cabinet: Cold rolled steel with a white powder coated finish.
a.	Sealant: Low outgassing epoxy or urethane. Not Acceptable: Silicone.
b.	Inlet Blower: A single white powder coated steel. Overhead mounted.
1)	Direct drive, non-overloading. Aluminum airfoil wheel.
2)	Motor: 5 hp 3600 RPM 182T frame, open drip, sealed ball bearing, continuous duty.
a)	Variable frequency drive.
c.	Steel Sprinkler Sleeve: 2-1/2 inch (64 mm) diameters welded into the blower cabinet.
d.	Wall-switched LED recessed light fixture in the interior ceiling of the air shower.
e.	Service Access: Inside of air shower. A hinged drop-down panel in the ceiling.
f.	HEPA filter plenum: Galvanized steel.
g.	Blower Inlet Filter: 20 x 20 x 4 inches (508 x 508 x 102 inches) MERV 8.
h.	Magnehelic Gauge: Single. Range: 0 to 10.0 WC. On blower cabinet.
1)	Measures differential pressure between the final filter and ambient air."
i.	Magnehelic Gage: Pair. On blower cabinet.
1)	First Gauge: Measures differential pressure between the upstream and downstream side of the final filter.
2)	Second Gauge: The differential pressure between the prefilter and ambient air.
j.	Minihelic Gage: Single. Range: 0 to 10.0 WC. On blower cabinet.
1)	Measures differential pressure between the final filter and ambient air."
24.	Doors: Anodized aluminum frames and full-view safety glass windows.
25.	Doors: Painted steel with 24 x 30 inch (610 x 762 mm) safety glass windows.
26.	Doors: Stainless steel with safety glass windows.
27.	Doors: Anodized aluminum frames and full-view clear acrylic windows.
28.	Doors: Anodized aluminum frames. Type 304 No. 4 finish stainless steel panels in the lower half and safety glass windows in the upper half.
29.	Doors: Anodized aluminum frames. Type 304 No. 4 finish stainless steel panels in the lower half and clear acrylic windows in the upper half.
30.	Hydraulic Door Closer: For each door.
a.	Interior Rub Rails: Two. Anodized aluminum.
b.	Door Sweeps: Fixed. Aluminum. Threshold: Stainless steel. Finish: No. 4.
c.	Door Sweeps: Fixed. Aluminum. A vinyl seal insert.
d.	Door Sweeps: Automatic: Sweeps rise when doors are opened and drop when the doors are closed. Downward Pressure Applied: Adjustable.
31.	Door Swing: Both doors hinge on the same side.
32.	Door Armature Cover: Stainless steel, Type 304. Mounted at top.
33.	Power Door Openers:
a.	Equip each door. When activated, the door opens, pause for an adjustable length of time, and then closes.
b.	Activation: From the outside of the air shower via a stainless steel switch installed next to the door.
c.	Set of Stainless Steel Activation Switches: Inside the air shower to open each door independently."
34.	HEPA Filters: High-capacity, 24 x 24 x 1-1/2 inch (610 x 610 x 38 mm), 99.97 percent filtration of 0.3-micron particles.
35.	HEPA Filters: High-capacity, 24 x 24 x 1-1/2 inch (610 x 610 x 38 mm), 99.99 percent filtration of 0.3-micron particles.
36.	ULPA Filters: High-capacity, 24 x 24 x 1-1/2 inch (610 x 610 x 38 mm), 99.999 percent filtration of 0.3 micron particles.
37.	Electrical: Furnished with electrical controls required to operate the system. Just connect the appropriate power to a single connection.
a.	Electrical Controls:
1)	Starter with thermal overload.
2)	PLC.
3)	Transformers.
4)	Disconnect: Non-fusible.
5)	Disconnect: Fusible.
6)	External mount magnetic interlocks.
7)	Internal mount magnetic interlocks.
b.	Supply Power: 208 Volt, 60 Hz, 3 Phase, 4 Wire.
c.	Supply Power: 380 Volt, 60 Hz, 3 Phase, 4 Wire.
d.	Supply Power: 480 Volt, 60 Hz, 3 Phase, 4 Wire.
e.	Supply Power: 575 Volt, 60 Hz, 3 Phase, 4 Wire.
f.	Control Box and Wiring: Painted steel. NEMA 1 rated. UL 508A panel sticker.
g.	Control Box and Wiring: Painted steel. NEMA 12 rated. UL 508A panel sticker.
h.	Control Box and Wiring: Stainless steel, type 304. Finish: No. 4. NEMA 1 rated. UL 508A panel sticker.
i.	Control Box Mounting: On the low pressure side (front) of the blower cabinet to be accessible above an 8 ft (2438 mm) drop ceiling.
j.	Control Box Mounting: On the outside of the right hand wall section to be accessible above an 8 ft (2438 mm) drop ceiling.
k.	Control Box Mounting: On the outside of the right hand wall section to be accessible below an 8 ft (2438 mm) drop ceiling.
l.	Control Box Mounting: On the low pressure side (front) of the blower cabinet to be accessible below a 9 ft (2743 mm) drop ceiling.
m.	Control Box Mounting: On top of the blower cabinet.
n.	Control Box Mounting: A junction box with connection terminals is mounted on the top of the blower cabinet. The control box with connection terminals are shipped loose for mounting in a remote location.
1)	Flexible Conduit Cables: Lengths as determined by the client, is provided to connect the junction and control box.
2)	Cabling between the junction box and the control box are not provided.
o.	Wiring: Inn compliance with NEC code.
38.	Cleaning Cycle Operation:
a.	Operation Initiation: From a wall button on air shower interior.
b.	Operation Initiation: From opening and closing the entrance door.
1)	Doors lock. The complete cycle runs unless an EPO button is pressed. 
2)	Cycle Completion: Exit door unlocks. Entrance door remains locked. 
3)	Once Exit Door is opened and closed, both doors will unlock."
c.	Cycle Time: Microprocessor controller with wall-mounted start switch.
d.	Adjustable Run Time: 0 to 30 seconds.
e.	Adjustable Wait Time. 0 to 30 seconds.
f.	Interior Presence Sensor: Prevents air shower from running when the air shower is empty or not occupied.
g.	Motion Sensor Start: Cleaning cycle is initiated by a person or object approaching sensor head on. Mounted above front entrance of the air shower.
h.	LCD Display Panel: 5.7 inch (145 mm) color display mounted on an interior wall. 
1)	Screen Display: Air shower status, including remaining cycle time, door status, and light switch status."
39.	Shipping: Knocked-down. As components to be assembled at the destination.
1)	All components to be able to fit through a standard 3 x 7 ft doorway.
2)	Shipped via common-carrier truck.
40.	Shipping: Fully assembled.
2.3	CLEAN ROOMS
A.	Model: 577 Series Vertical Flow Softwall Portable Cleanroom/AS articulate control enclosure. A lightweight, low-cost, easy-to-assemble clean room system. 
1.	Room ISO Class: 100,000 to 10.
2.	Standards Compliance: FS 209E and ISO 14644-1.
3.	Motorized Ceiling HEPA Filter: CAP112-424; 2 x 4 ft (610 x 1219 mm).
a.	HEPA Filters: Aluminum-framed. 99.99 percent DOP test on 0.3 microns.
4.	Lighting: Enclosed "Seal Tight" Clean Room Light: No. CAP1210.
a.	Four, 2 x 4 ft (610 x 129 mm) lamps. White, fluorescent panel light.
b.	Power: 120 V, 60 Hz, 1.0 Amp.
c.	Gasketing: Seals between the tee bar grid mounting surface and the light housing which sets into the ceiling grid system.
5.	Lighting: Lamp Flow-Thru Light: CAP1220. Clean room lights with a motorized ceiling HEPA filter unit mounted directly on top of it.
a.	Four, 2 x 4 ft (610 x 129 mm) lamps. White, fluorescent panel light.
b.	Filtered Air: Flows through the fixture down into the clean room.
c.	The filter unit and light fixture are fastened together at the factory.
6.	Blank Ceiling Panels: Quantities vary due to size and class of clean room.
7.	Curtains: Enclose the perimeter of the room.
a.	Entry and Exit: Curtains spread apart at the seams. Curtains automatically reseal as the two halves come back together.
b.	Curtain Dimensions: 54 x 90 inches (1372 x 2286 mm). 
c.	Curtain Mounting: Channel. A Sewn / Riveted Loop: At the curtain top and bottom.
1)	Bottom Loop: Houses a chain weight to hold the curtain down.
2)	The Top Loop: Encloses an aluminum mounting channel.
a)	Top loop stitching stops 7 inches (178 mm) back from the edge so the curtains can overlap between sections.
3)	The curtain will be pierced in areas where screws will fasten the channel to the cleanroom ceiling beam. 
d.	Curtain Mounting: Velcro mounting.
e.	Material: 40 mil (1.02 mm) polished-vinyl. Color: Clear. 
1)	Mounting: 3M Dual Lock clean room Velcro type strips sewn in along the top for mounting.
f.	Material: 13 mil (0.33 mm) Vinyl. Color: Yellow. For ultraviolet light filtration or photoresist applications.
1)	Mounting: Channel top and chain bottom.
2)	Mounting: Velcro.
g.	Material: 20 mil (0.51 mm) Vinyl. Color: Clear. Conductive with a diamond-shaped grid bonded to one side.
1)	Constructed to allow for grounding, so the carbon grid can dissipate the surface charge to ground.
2)	Mounting: Channel top and chain bottom.
h.	Material: Black herculite vinyl.
i.	Curtain Options:
1)	Static dissipative curtains.
2)	Non-static dissipative curtains.
3)	Extended length curtains.
8.	Strip Doors: Eight, 8 inch x 80 mil (203 x 2.032 mm) thick strips.
a.	Overlap: 2 inches (51 mm) on each side along the length.
b.	Standard Strip Door Dimension (WxL): 48 x 84 inch ( mm). 
c.	Ships assembled with mounting angle at its top.
d.	Material: Heavy 125 mil (3 mm) clear vinyl strips for high traffic areas.
e.	Material: Clear anti-static vinyl.
f.	Material: Clear flame-retardant anti-static vinyl.
g.	Material: Yellow standard vinyl.
h.	Material: Yellow flame-retardant vinyl.
9.	Plastic Walls Panels with Economy Swing Door:
a.	Panel Material: Acrylic.
b.	Panel Material: Lexan.
c.	Panels attach to steel framing with 3M Dual Lock; a clean room Velcro type material. 
1)	Panel Length: Cut to allow for a 12 inch (305 mm). opening along the bottom of the entire clean room to achieve proper air flow.
d.	Economy Swinging Doors: Panels attached with 3M Dual Lock to steel door framing. 
1)	Hinges: Included with door.
2)	Door Closer: Included with door.
10.	Casters with Brakes: Consult factory for rooms over 12 x 12 ft (3.658 x 3.658 m)
11.	Anteroom or Gowning Room Areas: To perform pre-clean room procedures.
a.	Modular and can be added to clean room. 
b.	Mobility: Added by adapting with casters. 
c.	Rooms can be relocated to another location along the outside perimeter of the clean room.
12.	Prefab Wiring Kit: A single electrical connection for filters and lights. "Plug Together" electric connection between the ceiling lights, filter units and junction box. UL listed. An electrician connects power at a single point.
a.	Connectors: Reloc brand with Reloc brand metal flex cables.
1)	May be plugged and unplugged, as necessary.
b.	Electrical Junction Box: Receives building-supplied electric power. 
1)	Location: On top horizontal beam near the outside clean room corner.
c.	Lights and ON/OFF Switch:
1)	Ceiling Lights: Must be on their own 20 amp max. electric circuit. 
a)	Controlled by standard light switches.
2)	ON/OFF Switches: Located on corner leg outside the curtain below the junction box.
13.	Filter Units: To be on their own separate 20 amp max. electric circuit; 2.8 RLA per filter unit. 
a.	Access switch by removing adjacent ceiling panel.
b.	Each unit has an electric junction with an ON/OFF switch mounted to it. The switch is not exposed to the clean room ceiling interior.
14.	Fan Filter Air Speed Control:
a.	3-Speed Fan Filter Switch: Designates low, medium, and high speeds. Location: On top of the unit. 
1)	Switch can me moved to compensate for filter loading.
b.	Manually Adjustable Variable Speed Control: Located on top of the Fan Filter Unit. Adjust speed by turning a knob.
c.	Automatic Speed Adjustment: A built-in sensor measures unit airflow. Once set, it a constant velocity is maintained until filters need to be changed. This eliminate the need to manually increase filter speed
15.	Filter units and ceiling lights must not be on the same circuit.
16.	Construction: One or two person assembly.
a.	Frame: 2 x 4 inch (51 x 102 mm) High-strength tubular steel. Finish: White baked-enamel.
1)	Support Legs: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).
b.	Frame: 2 x 4 inch (51 x 102 mm) High-strength tubular stainless steel. 
1)	Support Legs: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).
c.	Assembly Type: Bolted lightweight upper frame to which tubular steel support legs attach. One person can assemble the rooms, but it is easier to do with two people. 
d.	Upper Frame Top: Contains a seal tight tee bar ceiling grid system. 
1)	The 2 x 4 ft (610 x 1219 mm) grid system supports gasketed filters, clean room ceiling lights, and vinyl covered blank panels.
2)	Provides a no leak ceiling.
17.	Ceiling Room Height: 7 ft (2134 mm). 
18.	Ceiling Room Height: 8 ft (2438 mm). 
19.	Ceiling Room Height: 9 ft (2743 mm). 
20.	Ceiling Room Height: 10 ft (3048 mm). 
21.	Ceiling Room Height: 12 ft (3658 mm). 
22.	Standard Filter Unit Height: 14 inches (356 mm). 
23.	Standard Filter Unit Height with Flow-Thru Lights: 19-1/2 inches (495 mm). 
24.	Required Space from Ceiling to Filter Unit Top: 2 inches (51 mm).
25.	Standard Sizes:
a.	4 x 4 ft. Outside Dimensions: 50 x 50 inches (1270 x 1270 mm).
b.	4 x 6 ft. Outside Dimensions: 50 x 78 inches (1270 x 1981 mm).
c.	4 x 8 ft. Outside Dimensions: 50 x 99 inches (1270 x 2515 mm).
d.	4 x 10 ft. Outside Dimensions: 50 x 123 inches (1270 x 3124 mm).
e.	4 x 12 ft. Outside Dimensions: 50 x 146 inches (1270 x 3708 mm).
f.	6 x 6 ft. Outside Dimensions: 74 x 74 inches (1880 x 1880 mm).
g.	6 x 8 ft. Outside Dimensions: 74 x 99 inches (1880 x mm).
h.	6 x 10 ft. Outside Dimensions: 74 x 123 inches (1880 x 3124 mm).
i.	6 x 12 ft. Outside Dimensions: 74 x 146 inches (1880 x 3708 mm).
j.	8 x 6 ft. Outside Dimensions: 99 x 74 inches (2515 x 1880 mm).
k.	8 x 8 ft. Outside Dimensions: 99 x 99 inches (2515 x 2515 mm).
l.	8 x 10 ft. Outside Dimensions: 99 x 123 inches (2515 x 3124 mm).
m.	8 x 12 ft. Outside Dimensions: 99 x 146 inches (2515 x 3708 mm).
n.	10 x 10 ft. Outside Dimensions: 123 x 123 inches (3124 x 3124 mm).
o.	10 x 12 ft. Outside Dimensions: 123 x 146 inches (3124 x 3708 mm).
p.	12 x 12 ft. Outside Dimensions: 146 x 146 inches (3708 x 3708 mm).
26.	Larger Combined Sizes: Combined smaller sections to form larger enclosures.
a.	8 x 16 ft. Outside Dimensions: (99 x 146 mm).
b.	8 x 20 ft. Outside Dimensions: (99 x 242 mm).
c.	10 x 16 ft. Outside Dimensions: (123 x 194 mm).
d.	10 x 20 ft. Outside Dimensions: (123 x 242 mm).
e.	12 x 16 ft. Outside Dimensions: (146 x 194 mm).
f.	12 x 20 ft. Outside Dimensions: (146 x 242 mm).
g.	12 x 24 ft. Outside Dimensions: (146 x290 mm).
h.	16 x 16 ft. Interior Support Legs: 1. Outside Dimensions: (194 x 194 mm).
i.	16 x 20 ft. Interior Support Legs: 1. Outside Dimensions: (194 x 242 mm).
j.	16 x 24 ft. Interior Support Legs: 1. Outside Dimensions: (194 x 290 mm).
k.	20 x 24 ft. Interior Support Legs: 1. Outside Dimensions: (242 x 290 mm).
l.	24 x 24 ft. Interior Support Legs: 1. Outside Dimensions: (290 x 290 mm).
m.	24 x 36 ft. Interior Support Legs: 2. Outside Dimensions: (290 x 434 mm).
27.	Assembly:
a.	Electrical Assembly: Connections can be completed with a continuous series of the "plug together" type cable segments and connectors.
b.	Electric Power for Each Series of Lights and Filter Units: A "plug together" cable connection established at the clean room electrical junction box. 
1)	The cable continues on to connect any number of lights or filter units within the circuit. 
c.	Set lights and filter units in place. Start closest to clean room's prefab kit junction box plugging in any number in a series of light or filter circuits.
d.	Ceiling Lights and Filter Units: Each has its own electrical junction box to which the cable connector is mounted. 
1)	The cable is then connected to electrical junction box to complete the electric power connection.
e.	Cables: Have "plug together" connectors attached on each end. 
1)	This allows a series of connections to be made between any number of filter units or ceiling lights within a circuit.
2)	Reloc Cables: Have a connector on one end that is a 2-in-1 connector. 
a)	One of the 2-in-1 connections establishes connection to the next light or filter in the series. 
b)	The other connection. connects to the receptacle connector of the light or filter unit and supplies power.
B.	Model 575 Series Vertical Flow Softwall Modular Cleanroom. A lightweight, low-cost, easy-to-assemble clean room system. They typically operate as positive pressure enclosures but can also be used as negative pressure containment areas to HEPA filter all the outgoing room air.
1.	Room ISO Class: 100,000 to Class 10
2.	Standards Compliance: FS 209E and ISO 14644-1.
3.	Motorized Ceiling HEPA Filters: Gasketed CAP109; 2 x 4 ft (610 x 1219 mm).
a.	Rotary Style Variable Speed Control.
b.	Units to be on their own separate 20 amp max. electric circuit (2.7 amp per filter unit). 
c.	Each Unit: To have an electric junction box with its own ON/OFF switch mounted to it. 
d.	The filter unit ON/OFF switch is not exposed to the cleanroom ceiling interior. 
1)	An adjacent ceiling panel can be removed to gain access to it if necessary.
e.	Filter units and ceiling lights will not be on the same circuit.
4.	Lighting: Enclosed "Seal Tight" Clean Room Light: No. CAP1210.
a.	Four, 2 x 4 ft (610 x 129 mm) lamps. White, fluorescent panel light.
b.	Power: 120 V, 60 Hz, 1.0 Amp.
c.	Gasketing: Seals between the tee bar grid mounting surface and the light housing which sets into the ceiling grid system.
5.	Lighting: Lamp Flow-Thru Light: CAP1220. Clean room lights with a motorized ceiling HEPA filter unit mounted directly on top of it.
a.	Four, 2 x 4 ft (610 x 129 mm) lamps. White, fluorescent panel light.
b.	Filtered Air: Flows through the fixture down into the clean room.
c.	The filter unit and light fixture are fastened together at the factory.
6.	Ceiling Panels: White Vinyl Covered Gypsum Ceiling Tiles. Quantities vary due to size and class of clean room.
7.	Curtains: Enclose the perimeter of the room.
a.	Material: Clear 20 mil double polished vinyl.
1)	Static Dissipative.
2)	Non-static dissipative.
b.	Material: Clear 40 mil double polished vinyl.
1)	Static Dissipative.
2)	Non-static dissipative.
c.	Material: 13 mil yellow vinyl curtain is available with channel. For ultra violet light filtration or photo resist applications.
1)	Yellow static dissipative not available.
2)	Mounting: Channel top and chain bottom.
d.	Material: Clear double polished conductive 20 mil vinyl with a diamond shaped grid bonded to one side. Allow for grounding so carbon grid can dissipate the surface charge to ground.
1)	Mounting: Channel top and chain bottom.
e.	Material: Black Herculite.
f.	Material: Yellow 13 mil used for ultraviolet light filtration. This can also be used with photo resist applications. 
1)	Mounting: Channel top and chain bottom.
g.	Curtain Mounting: A Sewn / Riveted Loop: At the curtain top and bottom.
1)	Bottom Loop: Houses a chain weight to hold the curtain down.
2)	The Top Loop: Encloses an aluminum mounting channel.
a)	Top loop stitching stops 7 inches back from the edge so the curtains can overlap between sections.
3)	The curtain will be pierced in areas where screws will fasten the channel to the cleanroom ceiling beam. 
h.	Curtain Mounting: Velcro mounting.
8.	Strip Doors: Eight, 8 inch x 80 mil (203 x 2.032 mm) thick strips.
a.	Overlap: 2 inches (51 mm) on each side along the length.
b.	Standard Strip Door Dimension (WxL): 48 x 84 inch ( mm). 
c.	Ships assembled with mounting angle at its top.
d.	Material: Heavy 125 mil clear vinyl strips for high traffic areas.
e.	Material: Clear anti-static vinyl.
f.	Material: Clear flame retardant anti-static vinyl.
g.	Material: Yellow standard vinyl.
h.	Material: Yellow flame retardant vinyl.
9.	Plastic Walls Panels with Economy Swing Door:
a.	Panel Material: Acrylic.
b.	Panel Material: Lexan.
c.	Panels attach to steel framing with 3M Dual Lock; a clean room Velcro type material. 
1)	Panel Length: Cut to allow for a 12 inch (305 mm). opening along the bottom of the entire clean room to achieve proper air flow.
d.	Economy Swinging Doors: Panels attached with 3M Dual Lock to steel door framing. 
1)	Hinges: Included with door.
2)	Door Closer: Included with door.
10.	Casters with brakes.
11.	Anteroom or Gowning Room Areas: To perform pre-clean room procedures.
a.	Modular and can be added to the cleanroom. 
b.	Mobility: Added by adapting with casters on rooms 12 ft. x 12 ft. and smaller. 
c.	Rooms can then be relocated to another location along the outside perimeter of the cleanroom.
12.	Prefab Wiring Kit: A single electrical connection for filters and lights. "Plug Together" electric connection between the ceiling lights, filter units and junction box. UL listed. An electrician connects power at a single point.
a.	Connectors: Reloc brand with Reloc brand metal flex cables.
1)	May be plugged and unplugged, as necessary.
b.	Electrical Junction Box: Receives building-supplied electric power. 
1)	Location: On top horizontal beam near the outside clean room corner.
c.	Basic Components: 
1)	Metal "plug together" male/female connectors and "plug together" flex metal cable segments.
2)	Electrical Junction Box: Contains the following items.
a)	Receives building supplied electric power source. 
b)	Unit Circuit Breakers: For lights and filters 
c)	Switches: Speed control adjustments.
d)	Location: On the top horizontal beam near the outside corner of the cleanroom.
3)	Lights and ON/OFF Light Switch.
a)	Ceiling Lights: On a separate 20 amp max. electric circuit and controlled by standard light switches.
b)	ON/OFF Switch: Located on corner leg outside the curtain below the junction box.
4)	Air Flow Speed Control: Air flow velocities of filter unit areas within a cleanroom can be balanced with other filter areas within a cleanroom.
a)	One speed control adjustment switch can control 6 filter units. 
b)	Adjustment Switches: Located on the cleanroom electrical junction box and accessible from outside the cleanroom. 
1)	There may be more than one adjustment switch depending on the amount of filter units being used.
c)	Compensations for air flow velocity changes can be made with the speed control adjustment switches.
13.	Construction:
a.	Frame: Tubular Steel. 2 x 4 inches (51 x 102 mm).
b.	Frame: Tubular Stainless Steel. 2 x 4 inches (51 x 102 mm).
1)	Finish: Powder Coat. Color: White.
2)	Bolted Assembly. Expandable design.
3)	Legs: Angle iron. 4 x 4 inches (102 x 102 mm).
4)	Large open spans of up to 32 ft. (9.754 m) with no center supports
c.	Ceiling Grid: Gasketed T-bar that maintains a leak free ceiling system. 
1)	Utilizes a gasketed, overlapped and interlocking nested tee bar joint. 
2)	This eliminates the butt joint space of conventional non cleanroom tee bar grid systems. 
3)	Provides a Zero Leak cleanroom ceiling.
14.	Ceiling Room Height: 8 ft (2438 mm). 
15.	Ceiling Room Height: 9 ft (2743 mm). 
16.	Ceiling Room Height: 10 ft (3048 mm). 
17.	Space Required Between the Filter Unit Top and Ceiling: 7 inch minimum.
a.	Standard Filter Unit Height: 17 inches (432 mm). 
1)	Flow thru lights add 5 inches (127 mm) to standard filter unit height.
b.	Low Profile Filter Units Height: 14 inches (356 mm).
18.	Room Size Range: 4 x 4 ft to 24 x 36 ft (1.219 x 1.219 m to 7.315 x 10.973 m).
19.	Standard Sizes:
a.	4 x 4 ft. Outside Dimensions: 50 x 50 inches (1270 x 1270 mm).
b.	6 x 6 ft. Outside Dimensions: 81 x 79 inches (2057 x 2007 mm).
c.	8 x 6 ft. Outside Dimensions: 105 x 79 inches (2667 x 2007 mm).
d.	8 x 8 ft. Outside Dimensions: 105 x 103 inches (2667 x 2616 mm).
e.	8 x 12 ft. Outside Dimensions: 105 x 151 inches (2667 x 3835 mm).
f.	8 x 16 ft. Outside Dimensions: 105 x 199 inches (2667 x 5055 mm).
g.	8 x 20 ft. Outside Dimensions: 105 x 247 inches (2667 x 6274 mm).
h.	12 x 12 ft. Outside Dimensions: 156 x 151 inches (3962 x 3835 mm).
i.	12 x 16 ft. Outside Dimensions: 156 x 199 inches (3962 x 5055 mm).
j.	16 x 16 ft. Outside Dimensions: 207 x 199 inches (5258 x 5055 mm).
k.	16 x 20 ft. Outside Dimensions: 207 x 247 inches (5258 x 6274 mm).
l.	20 x 20 ft. Outside Dimensions: 257 x 247 inches (6528 x 6274 mm).
20.	Assembly:
a.	Electrical Assembly: Connections can be completed with a continuous series of the "plug together" type cable segments and connectors.
b.	Electric Power for Each Series of Lights and Filter Units: A "plug together" cable connection established at the clean room electrical junction box. 
1)	The cable continues on to connect any number of lights or filter units within the circuit. 
c.	Set lights and filter units in place. Start closest to clean room's prefab kit junction box plugging in any number in a series of light or filter circuits.
d.	Ceiling Lights and Filter Units: Each has its own electrical junction box to which the cable connector is mounted. 
1)	The cable is then connected to electrical junction box to complete the electric power connection.
e.	Cables: Have "plug together" connectors attached on each end. 
1)	This allows a series of connections to be made between any number of filter units or ceiling lights within a circuit.
2)	Reloc Cables: Have a connector on one end that is a 2-in-1 connector. 
a)	One of the 2-in-1 connections establishes connection to the next light or filter in the series. 
b)	The other connection. connects to the receptacle connector of the light or filter unit and supplies power.
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Do not begin installation until the substrates have been properly constructed and prepared.
B.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect in writing of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2	PREPARATION
A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B.	Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
3.3	INSTALLATION
A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, approved submittals, and in proper relationship with adjacent construction.
3.4	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.	Field Inspection: Coordinate field inspection in accordance with appropriate sections in Division 01.
B.	Manufacturer's Services: Coordinate manufacturer's services in accordance with appropriate sections in Division 01.
3.5	CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A.	Clean products in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. 
B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION