A-A-2236 Panels (Interconnecting, Loadbearing, With Hang-On Components)

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A-A-2236

Dimensions. �Panels shall be provided in the ranges of heights specified. Panel widths shall be available in a variety of widths. Panel widths shall allow wrapping of 36, 48, 60 and 72 inch wide tables or desks.

Fire hazard. Panels shall have a maximum smoke development rating of 100 and a maximum flame spread rating og 25 when tested in accordance with ASTM Standard E-84.

Acoustic. Type I panels shall be acoustically rated with a minimum Noise Isolation Class (NIC�) rating of 20 in the flanking position and 20 in the barrier position, when tested in accordance with the General Services Administration, Public Building Service Standard PBS C.2,Procedures III � S.

Fabric. Panel face shall be a woven or nonwoven fabric having the performance characterisrics listed in table 1. Color shall match Guilford colors: wheat (130), oatmeal (254), grey mix (238), wedgewood (150), paprika (154), quartz (380), rose (173), dove (176), peach (172), and toast ( 293). Panel fabric shall be field replaceable.

Table I

Characteristics	Requirement	Test Method
Contents	100% polyester
Weight	15.5 oz./1in. yd Based on 66 inch width
Tensile, warp fill	75 lbs., min. 100 lbs., min.	ASTM D-1682
Tear	20 lbs., min.	Fed. Std. 191, Method5136
Colorfastness to light	40 hrs., min.	AATCC 16A
Abrasion Resistance	Full commercial serviceability Class 6.	ASTM D-3597 MOD Voluntary Prod. Std. TS-198

Raceway. All panels shall be furnished with a raceway to provide routing of electrical and communication cables. The raceway shall allow easy addition or removal of cables after installation of the panels. The raceway shall accommodate a minimum of six 25 pair cables and three 20 amp circuits. Raceways shall provide communication cable access ports at a minimum of two locations. When applicable cable and electrical access points shall have a removable/replaceable covers so there will be no open holes in the raceway.