Business Window Coverings

Levolor

CUSTOM 2” PVC FOAM WOOD BLIND

Model #PLFWOOD2

Part 1-General

1.01 SCOPE

A. Furnish and install Levolor blinds, provided by

Levolor, 4110 Premier Drive, High Point, NC

27265, in accordance with specifications,

drawings, and contract documents.

B. Related work specified elsewhere.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer’s qualifications:

1. The installer shall be a firm approved by

Levolor's Contract Division.

2. The installer shall be qualified to install

the product specified, as demonstrated by

prior experience.

3. Stacks shall be covered with tarpaulins or

plastic such that ventilation is provided for,

and such that contaminants are prevented

from contacting surfaces.

B. Job mock-up: (Describe)

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Product information: Submit Levolor’s

product literature and installation instructions.

B. Shop drawings: Indicate field-measured

dimensions of opening which are to receive blinds,

details on mounting surface and sill conditions,

and details of corners and conditions between

adjacent blinds.

C. Color samples: Submit a sample of each type

and color of material specified.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Packing and Shipping

1. Materials shall be delivered to the

Project in Levolor’s original unopened

packaging with labels intact.

B. Storage:

1. Materials shall be stored in a clean area

which is free of corrosive fumes, dust, and

away from construction activities.

2. Materials shall be stacked horizontally

using plastic or wood shims such that

drainage and ventilation are provided for,

and such that water cannot accumulate in,

about or upon the containers.

1.05 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

(BEFORE PRODUCT INSTALLATION BEGINS)

A. Roof must be tight, windows and frames

installed and glazed, and interior doors hung.

B. Wet work including concrete, masonry, plaster,

stucco, terrazzo, sheetrock, spackling, and taping

(including sanding) shall be complete and dry.

C. Ceilings, window pockets, electrical, and

mechanical work above the product shall

be complete.

D. Electrical power (110 volt AC) shall be

available for installer’s tools within 500 ft. of

product installation areas.

1.06 WARRANTY

A. One Year Limited Warranty: Levolor Contract

shall repair or replace for one year from the date

of purchase of the blind, at its option, without

charge, any part found defective in workmanship

or material as long as the blind remains in the

same window for which it was purchased.

Part 2-Products

2.01 MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION:

A. Acceptable product: Custom 2" PVC Foam

Wood Blind manufactured by Levolor.

B. Materials:

1. Headrail shall be of .025" thick steel, "U"

shaped, 11⁄2" high x 21⁄4" wide with flanged

edges at top, and coated with baked on finish.

All hardware shall be enclosed in the metal

headrail.

2. Tilt Wand shall be of polymer with a .38"

diameter, color coordinating with the slats of

the blind.

3. Cord Lock shall be of .032" thick steel and

shall be securely attached to headrail. It shall

be a crashproof type with sufficient sensitivity

to lock slats at desired height upon release of

cords, or by swinging cords toward jamb while

lowering slats. A revolving serrated cam shall

gently grip all cords to hold the raised slats

level at the desired height, increasing its grip

for heavier loads.

4. Drum and cradle shall be provided for each

ladder.

a. Drums are injection molded thermoplastic

or .020" galvanized steel. Drum, in

combination with cradles shall provide

smooth, noise free operation when blind

is tilted.

b. Cradles shall be of injection molded

thermoplastic. They shall provide bearing

support for the tilt rod, thus preventing the

weight of the blind from being transferred

to the tilter. Cradles shall center drums

over ladder openings.

5. Tilt Rod shall be a D-shaped Tomized steel

rod with an average cross section of .28"

designed to achieve minimum torsional

deflection.

6. End Braces shall be of .030" thick Tomized

steel with reinforcing ribs positively fastened to

both ends of headrail. End braces shall

incorporate a field adjustable tab to insure

secure installation, center blind in window, and

prevent lateral movement.

7. Installation Brackets shall be of at least

.040" thick painted steel with baked-on finish

to match headrail. The brackets shall

incorporate a rivet-hinged safety locking front

cover to permit removal of headrail without

lateral movement. Mounting holes shall be

located to accommodate overhead, side, or

face mounting.

8. Intermediate Brackets shall be installed

with blinds over 55 sq ft. Brackets shall be

U-shaped, .044" Tomized steel, with retainer

fingers and mounting holes for overhead or

face mounting. They shall be evenly spaced

at maximum 72" apart. Brackets shall be

supplied as required.

9. Ladders (slat supports) shall be braided

polyester yarn dyed to Levolor color

standard. The two vertical components shall be

.080" x .063" designed for maximum

flexibility combined with minimum stretch and

tensile strength of not less than 70 lbs. per

cable. Horizontal components (rungs) shall

consists of not less than four cables interbraided

with the vertical components. Ladder

shall support the slats without visible distortion.

Distance between slats shall not exceed 44

mm (nominally 6.9 slats per vertical foot).

Distance between ladders shall not exceed 14"

for blinds up to 80" long. Distance between

end ladder and end of slat shall not exceed 5".

10. Slats shall be of UV Stabilized PVC Foam

formula that passes Flame Propagation Testing

(NFPA 701). The finish on the stal shall have a

consistent texture and sheen. Selection shall be

from the Levolor® 2" PVC Foam sample deck.

Maximum slat length is 93" to avoid material

deflection. Standard 2" slats are nominally 2"

wide. Slat thickness is nominally 1⁄8". Slats

shall perform to 500 hours of 100% relative

humidity testing, 300 hours of 5% salt spray

solution at 95 degree F testing, and 250

hours of accelerated weathering testing without

blistering, fading, corroding, or adhesive failure.

Slat thickness and ladder support distances

shall prevent visible sag or bow after continued

use indoors.

11. Bottomrail shall be of UV stabilized PVC

Foam, nominally 2" wide x 5⁄8" high and

finished to coordinate with slats. Bottomrail

shall have protective ladder caps designed to

prevent bottom bar from marring window sill

and/or mullions.

12. Lift Cord shall be braided of high strength,

1.8 mm dia. polyester fiber, 26 picks per inch,

16 carrier smooth braids, and shall be flexible,

have minimum stretch, maximum abrasion

resistance characteristics, and a minimum

breaking strength of 175 lbs. Cord shall be

of sufficient length equalized to properly control

raising and lowering of blind and spaced not

over 36" between cords.

13. Options shall include:

a. Fabric Tapes: Woven cotton twill tapes

shall be 11⁄2" wide and dyed to Levolor

color standard. Fabric rungs shall be

permanently sewn to vertical components.

Distance between tape centers shall not

exceed 14". Distance between center of

end tape to end of slat shall not exceed

5", unless otherwise specified for special job

condition. Distance between slats shall not

exceed 44 mm (nominally 6.9 slats per

vertical foot).

b. LightMaster™ privacy feature – Edge

route design provides tighter closure, darker

rooms, and increased privacy. Slats can be

removed for cleaning and easy replacement

with accidental breakage. Cord will be 1.4 mm

in diameter and will be run up both sides of

ladder to provide full support. Distance between

ladders shall not exceed 14". Distance

between center of end tape to end of slat

shall not exceed 5", unless otherwise specified

for special job condition.

c. Cord Tilter: For manual tilt with cord,

tilter shall be zinc die cast, with a gear

and pulley mechanism to tilt slats to

desired angle. The pulley shall have

internal ribs to increase cord traction,

and an integral zinc die cast worm to

positively engage gear. Cord fabric to be

dyed to Levolor color standard, have a

minimum breaking strength of 175 lbs.,

and be of sufficient length equalized to

properly control tilt of blind. Cord shall

be fitted with two limiting beads to

synchronize slat angle.

d. Cutouts

e. Extension Brackets

f. Hold-down Brackets

g. Multiple Blinds on One Headrail

h. Multi-Colored Striping

i. Ring Pull

j. Telescopic or Non-Telescopic Tilter Pole

k. Universal Ring Tilter

Part 3- Execution

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Window treatment subcontractor shall be

responsible for inspection of site, field

measurements, and approval of mounting

surfaces and installation conditions.

B. Subcontractor shall verify that site is free of

conditions that interfere with blind installation and

operation, and shall begin installation only when

any unsatisfactory conditions have been rectified.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall comply with Levolor

specifications, standards, and procedures.

B. Provide support brackets as per Levolor’s

installation instructions.

C. See installation instructions packaged with

blinds for more installation details.

D. Provide adequate clearance to permit

unencumbered operation of blind and

hardware.

E. Demonstrate blinds to be in uniform and

smooth working order.

3.03 CLEANING

A. Keep your Levolor PVC Foam blinds looking

their best by periodically wiping them with a soft,

lightly dampened cloth, dusting mitt, or the round

brush attachment from a vacuum cleaner.

Do not use solvents, abrasive solutions, or

ultrasonic cleaners and equipment on your Levolor

PVC Foam Wood blinds which could cause damage

to your blinds. The Warranty does not cover

damage caused by cleaning methods that use

abrasive solutions or ultrasonic cleaning machines.

Levolor Kirsch Window Fashions

4110 Premier Drive

High Point, NC 27265



Levolor

Custom 2" NuWood™ Blind
Model #LFWOOD2

Part 1- General

1.01 SCOPE
A. Furnish and install Levolor blinds, provided by
Levolor, 4110 Premier Drive, High Point, NC
27265, in accordance with specifications,
drawings, and contract documents.
B. Related work specified elsewhere.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer’s qualifications:
1. The installer shall be a firm approved by
Levolor's Contract Division.
2. The installer shall be qualified to install
the product specified, as demonstrated by
prior experience.
B. Job mock-up: (Describe)

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Product information: Submit Levolor’s
product literature and installation instructions.
B. Shop drawings: Indicate field-measured
dimensions of opening which are to receive blinds,
details on mounting surface and sill conditions,
and details of corners and conditions between
adjacent blinds.
C. Color samples: Submit a sample of each type
and color of material specified.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Packing and Shipping
1. Materials shall be delivered to the
Project in Levolor’s original unopened
packaging with labels intact.
B. Storage:
1. Materials shall be stored in a clean area
which is free of corrosive fumes, dust, and
away from construction activities.
2. Materials shall be stacked horizontally
using plastic or wood shims such that
drainage and ventilation are provided for,
and such that water cannot accumulate in,
about or upon the containers.
3. Stacks shall be covered with tarpaulins or
plastic such that ventilation is provided for,
and such that contaminants are prevented
from contacting surfaces.

1.05 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS
(BEFORE PRODUCT INSTALLATION BEGINS)
A. Roof must be tight, windows and frames
installed and glazed, and interior doors hung.
B. Wet work including concrete, masonry, plaster,
stucco, terrazzo, sheetrock, spackling, and taping
(including sanding) shall be complete and dry.
C. Ceilings, window pockets, electrical, and
mechanical work above the product shall
be complete.
D. Electrical power (110 volt AC) shall be
available for installer’s tools within 500 ft. of
product installation areas.

1.06 WARRANTY
A. One Year Limited Warranty: Levolor Contract
shall repair or replace for one year from the date
of purchase of the blind, at its option, without
charge, any part found defective in workmanship
or material as long as the blind remains in the
same window for which it was purchased.

Part 2- Products

2.01 MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION:
A. Acceptable product Custom 2" NuWood™ Blind
manufactured by Levolor.
B. Materials:
1. Headrail shall be of .025" thick steel, "U"
shaped, 11⁄2" high x 21⁄4" wide with flanged
edges at top, and coated with baked on finish.
All hardware shall be enclosed in the metal
headrail.
2. Tilt Wand shall be of polymer with a .38"
diameter, color coordinating with the slats of
the blind.
3. Cord Lock shall be of .032" thick steel and
shall be securely attached to headrail. It shall
be a crashproof type with sufficient sensitivity
to lock slats at desired height upon release of
cords, or by swinging cords toward jamb while
lowering slats. A revolving serrated cam shall
gently grip all cords to hold the raised slats
level at the desired height, increasing its grip
for heavier loads.
4. Drum and cradle shall be provided for each
ladder.
a. Drums are injection molded thermoplastic
or .020" galvanized steel. Drum, in
combination with cradles shall provide smooth,
noise free operation when blind is tilted.
b. Cradles shall be of injection molded
thermoplastic. They shall provide bearing
support for the tilt rod, thus preventing the
weight of the blind from being transferred
to the tilter. Cradles shall center drums
over ladder openings.
5. Tilt Rod shall be a D-shaped Tomized steel
rod with an average cross section of .28"
designed to achieve minimum torsional
deflection.
6. End Braces shall be of .030" thick Tomized
steel with reinforcing ribs positively fastened to
both ends of headrail. End braces shall
incorporate a field adjustable tab to insure
secure installation, center blind in window, and
prevent lateral movement.
7. Installation Brackets shall be of at least
.040" thick painted steel with baked-on finish
to match headrail. The brackets shall
incorporate a rivet-hinged safety locking front
cover to permit removal of headrail without
lateral movement. Mounting holes shall be
located to accommodate overhead, side, or
face mounting.
8. Intermediate Brackets shall be installed with
blinds over 55 sq ft. Brackets shall be Ushaped,
.044" Tomized steel, with retainer
fingers and mounting holes for overhead or
face mounting. They shall be evenly spaced
at maximum 72" apart. Brackets shall be
supplied as required.
9. Ladders (slat supports) shall be braided
polyester yarn dyed to Levolor® color standard.
The two vertical components shall be .080" x
.063" designed for maximum flexibility combined
with minimum stretch and tensile strength of
not less than 70 lbs. per cable. Horizontal
components (rungs) shall consists of not less
than four cables inter-braided with the vertical
components. Ladder shall support the slats
without visible distortion. Distance between
slats shall not exceed 44 mm (nominally 6.9
slats per vertical foot). Distance between
ladders shall not exceed 14" for blinds up to
80" long. Distance between end ladder and
end of slat shall not exceed 5".
10. Slats shall be of premium polymer
composite formula of high quality with a
consistent sheen and texture. Outer shell shall
be a UV stabilized polymer cap that is scratch
resistant. Colors shall be selected from current
Levolor Custom NuWood™ colors. Maximum
slat length is 96" to avoid material deflection.
Standard 2" slats are nominally 2" wide. Slat
thickness is nominally 1⁄8". Slats shall perform
to 500 hours of 100% relative humidity
testing, 300 hours of 5% salt spray solution
at 95 degree F testing, and 250 hours of
accelerated weathering testing without
blistering, fading, corroding, or adhesive failure.
Slat thickness and ladder support distances
shall prevent visible sag or bow after continued
use indoors.
11. Bottomrail shall be of polymer composite
formula, nominally 2" wide x 5⁄8" high and
finished to coordinate with slats. Bottomrail
shall have protective ladder caps designed to
prevent bottom bar from marring window sill
and/or mullions.
12. Lift Cord shall be braided of high strength,
1.8 mm dia. polyester fiber (1.4 mm for
LightMaster™), 26 picks per inch, 16 carrier
smooth braids, and shall be flexible, have
minimum stretch, maximum abrasion resistance
characteristics, and a minimum breaking
strength of 175 lbs. Cord shall be of sufficient
length equalized to properly control raising and
lowering of blind and spaced not over 36"
between cords.
13. Options shall include:
a. Fabric Tapes: Woven cotton twill tapes
shall be 11⁄2" wide and dyed to Levolor
color standard. Fabric rungs shall be
permanently sewn to vertical components.
Distance between tape centers shall not
exceed 14". Distance between center of
end tape to end of slat shall not exceed
5", unless otherwise specified for special job
condition. Distance between slats shall not
exceed 44 mm (nominally 6.9 slats per
vertical foot).
b. LightMaster privacy feature – Edge
route design provides tighter closure, darker
rooms, and increased privacy. Slats can be
removed for cleaning and easy replacement
with accidental breakage. Cord will be 1.4
mm in diameter and will be run up both
sides of ladder to provide full support. Distance
between ladders shall not exceed 14".
Distance between center of end tape to
end of slat shall not exceed 5", unless
otherwise specified for special job condition.
c. Cord Tilter: For manual tilt with cord,
tilter shall be zinc die cast, with a gear
and pulley mechanism to tilt slats to
desired angle. The pulley shall have
internal ribs to increase cord traction,
and an integral zinc die cast worm to
positively engage gear. Cord fabric to be
dyed to Levolor color standard, have a
minimum breaking strength of 175 lbs.,
and be of sufficient length equalized to
properly control tilt of blind. Cord shall
be fitted with two limiting beads to
synchronize slat angle.
d. Cutouts
e. Extension Brackets
f. Hold-down Brackets
g. Multiple Blinds on One Headrail
h. Multi-Colored Striping
i. Ring Pull
j. Telescopic or Non-Telescopic Tilter Pole
k. Universal Ring Tilter

PART III – EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION
A. Window treatment subcontractor shall be
responsible for inspection of site, field
measurements, and approval of mounting
surfaces and installation conditions.
B. Subcontractor shall verify that site is free of
conditions that interfere with blind installation and
operation, and shall begin installation only when
any unsatisfactory conditions have been rectified.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall comply with Levolor
specifications, standards, and procedures.
B. Provide support brackets as per Levolor’s
installation instructions.
C. See installation instructions packaged with
blinds for more installation details.
D. Provide adequate clearance to permit
unencumbered operation of blind and
hardware.
E. Demonstrate blinds to be in uniform and
smooth working order.

3.03 CLEANING
A. Keep your Levolor NuWood™ blinds looking
their best by periodically wiping them with a soft,
lightly dampened cloth, dusting mitt, or the round
brush attachment from a vacuum cleaner. For
LightMaster privacy, the slats can be removed for
easy cleaning. The slats must be placed back in
the ladders in the same position as prior to
removal.
Do not use solvents, abrasive solutions, or
ultrasonic cleaners and equipment on your
NuWood blinds which could cause damage to
your blinds. The Warranty does not cover damage
caused by cleaning methods that use abrasive
solutions or ultrasonic cleaning machines.

Levolor Kirsch Window Fashions
4110 Premier Drive
High Point, NC 27265