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Lecture & Jury Base Seating Contents About TSI ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 The Herman Miller Alliance ............................................................................................................................................. 5 The Lecture Seating Series ......................................................................................
Lecture & Jury Base Seating Contents Lecture Seating (cont.) Part 2 – Products (Equa 2 Seating) ....................................................................................................................... 22 Seating Materials Fabrication, General Mounting Seat/Table Supports Chairs Worksurfaces Part 2 – Products (Forum Seating) .......................................................................................................................
Lecture & Jury Base Seating Contents Jury Base Seating Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39 Acclaim Chair Aeron Chair Forum Chair Teatro Chair Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Market Focus .............................
Lecture & Jury Base Seating Contents Jury Base Seating (cont.) Part 2 – Products (Forum Seating) ....................................................................................................................... 57 Seating Materials Fabrication, General Mounting Chairs Part 2 – Products (Teatro Seating) ........................................................................................................................
About TSI Theatre Solutions, Inc. (TSI) designs and produces distinctive and durable fixed seating. We are committed to providing the highest quality fixed seating and associated services in the world. Quality, aesthetics, comfort and flexibility make TSI fixed seating the preferred choice for any building type.
Lecture Seating Features Aeron Chair Herman Miller’s Aeron chair has revolutionized the world of ergonomic seating by introducing users to the benefits of its unique Pellicle® suspension and Kinemat® tilt mechanism. The Aeron breaks new ground by providing advanced ergonomics and state-of-the-art design in a fixed seating environment. Aeron’s Kinemat tilt lets the body pivot naturally and simultaneously at the ankles, knees, and hips for smooth, proper support in any seated position.
Features Urethane Bumpers provide a quiet stop for the chair in its open and rest positions. Swivel and return cylinders for all chair models. Durable powder-coated finish on all components. Flush floor mounting hardware. Self-lubricating bronze bushings provide quiet movement of the swing arms. TSI Lifetime Warranty applies to the Seat/Table Support.
Warranty Lecture Seating Warranty Theatre Solutions, Inc. (TSI) warrants the Seat/Table Supports, Worksurfaces, and Modesty Panels against failures and manufacturing defects for the life of the product. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is nontransferable. TSI will provide parts and labor to replace defective parts for the first two years after installation. Thereafter, TSI will provide replacement parts for the life of the product. Theatre Solutions, Inc.
Market Focus Theatre Solutions provides seating for a variety of building types. Our products and services are tailored to meet the specific requirements of each project type. Training Facilities Arm and armless chair versions are available. A swivel/return memory column controls the movement of the chairs so they quietly return to their unoccupied position when exited. The return function keeps the room neat and orderly while maintaining proper egress space for occupants.
Planning Information Theatre Solutions offers a variety of services designed to help in the planning and successful completion of any project requiring the use of fixed seating. Our services include analyzing proposed architectural plans and developing a seating layout that best meets the project criteria. We will assist in resolving issues related to code compliance and sight line development. All TSI preliminary services are free to architects and potential customers.
Figure 1 – Aeron Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, with Arms Lecture Seating Planning, Installation & Specification Manual 11
Figure 2 – Aeron Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, without Arms 12 Planning, Installation & Specification Manual Lecture Seating
Figure 3 – Equa 2 Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, with Arms Lecture Seating Planning, Installation & Specification Manual 13
Figure 4 – Equa 2 Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, without Arms 14 Planning, Installation & Specification Manual Lecture Seating
Figure 5 – Forum Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, Tilt Mechanism with Arms Lecture Seating Planning, Installation & Specification Manual 15
Figure 6 – Forum Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, non-Tilt Mechanism with Arms 16 Planning, Installation & Specification Manual Lecture Seating
Figure 7 – Forum Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, Tilt Mechanism without Arms Lecture Seating Planning, Installation & Specification Manual 17
Figure 8 – Forum Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, non-Tilt Mechanism without Arms 18 Planning, Installation & Specification Manual Lecture Seating
Lecture Seating Specifications (This section pertains to all models of Lecture Seating.) PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to this section. SUMMARY A. This section includes the following: 1. 1.3 A complete system of continuous worksurfaces mounted to the floor with integrated support frames which also support self-returning swivel chairs. SUBMITTALS A.
Lecture Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Aeron Lecture Seating model.) PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 SEATING A. ® Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Aeron Lecture Seating as follows: 1. B. Basic floor mounted seat/table supports. 2. Aeron chairs. 3. Plastic laminate worksurfaces with _________ edge. Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc.
2.6 CHAIRS A. Chair shall be Herman Miller model Aeron®. B. Chairs shall include a separate seat and back and shall consist of a durable, breathable Pellicle material stretched within a carrier ring and fitted into an outer frame. The Pellicle material shall be a woven blend of spandex and colored polyester yarn with Hytrel elastomeric polyester. The carrier ring shall be a glassfilled elastomeric copolymer molded around the perimeter of the Pellicle material.
Lecture Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Equa 2 Lecture Seating model.) PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 SEATING A. B. ® Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Equa 2 Lecture Seating as follows: 1. Basic floor mounted seat/table supports. 2. Equa 2 chairs. 3. Plastic laminate worksurfaces with _________ edge. Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc.
the need of excessive force which may cause leg fatigue in the seated occupant. Open and closed stop positions shall be cushioned with urethane rubber to insure silent operation. Single chair assemblies are to include fitted blank cover in the place of the second swing arm location. 2.6 CHAIRS A. Chair shall be Herman Miller model Equa 2®. B. Chairs shall have a one piece seat and back shell constructed of injection molded, glass reinforced thermoplastic polyester. C.
Lecture Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Forum Lecture Seating model.) PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 SEATING A. Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Forum Lecture Seating as follows: 1. B. Basic floor mounted seat/table supports. 2. Fully-upholstered chair. 3. Plastic laminate worksurfaces with _________ edge. Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc.
the need of excessive force which may cause leg fatigue in the seated occupant. Open and closed stop positions shall be cushioned with urethane rubber to insure silent operation. Single chair assemblies are to include fitted blank cover in the place of the second swing arm location. 2.6 CHAIRS A. Chair shall be TSI model Forum. B. The inner shell shall be an electronically glued plywood construction of varying thicknesses.
Lecture Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Aeron Lecture Seating model.) PART 3 – OPTIONS 3.1 WORKSURFACES A. 3.2 Tables are to be a 3-ply warp resistant construction with a core of 1-1/8” thick 45-50 lb. density particle board, a 0.020” Kraft backer sheet, and a face material of veneer. The grain is to run the length of the worksurface. MODESTY PANELS A. Straight modesty panels are to be a 3-ply warp resistant construction with a core of 5/8” thick 45-50 lb. density particle board.
Lecture Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Equa 2 Lecture Seating model.) PART 3 – OPTIONS 3.1 WORKSURFACES A. 3.2 Tables are to be a 3-ply warp resistant construction with a core of 1-1/8” thick 45-50 lb. density particle board, a 0.020” Kraft backer sheet, and a face material of veneer. The grain is to run the length of the worksurface. MODESTY PANELS A. Straight modesty panels are to be a 3-ply warp resistant construction with a core of 5/8” thick 45-50 lb. density particle board.
Lecture Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Forum Lecture Seating model.) PART 3 – OPTIONS 3.1 WORKSURFACES A. 3.2 Tables are to be a 3-ply warp resistant construction with a core of 1-1/8” thick 45-50 lb. density particle board, a 0.020” Kraft backer sheet, and a face material of veneer. The grain is to run the length of the worksurface. MODESTY PANELS A. Straight modesty panels are to be a 3-ply warp resistant construction with a core of 5/8” thick 45-50 lb. density particle board.
Lecture Seating Specifications (This section pertains to all models of Lecture Seating.) PART 4 – WARRANTY 4.1 The lecture seating manufacturer must provide a Warranty to the original purchaser of the seating as follows: A. Seat/Table Supports, Worksurfaces, and Modesty Panels – The manufacturer shall warrant it’s products against failures and manufacturing defects for the life of the product. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable.
Lecture Seating Installation Instructions (Note: See Exploded Assembly [Figures 9-13] and Floor Mounting Details [Figure 14] on following pages. ) Figure 9 – Installing Seat/Table Supports and Worksurfaces 1. Use approved floor plan to establish hole locations for the base plates. Note that the chair radius line coincides with the center of the base plate. Accurate center-to-center width spacing is critical to a proper installation. Tolerance on the Seat/Table Support (STS) spacing is plus or minus 1/4”.
Figure 12 – Installing Curved Modesty Panels 1. Consult TSI Floor Plan Layout in order to identify and gather all modesty panels (C) required for a specific row. 2. Using the TSI Floor Plan Layout to determine the correct locations, attach the modesty panel brackets (A) to the top, aligning the outer surface of the brackets with the modesty panel rout on the underside of the worksurface (E), using three #10 x 7/8” pan head sheet metal screws. 3.
Figure 9 – Lecture Seating Seat/Table Support (STS) and Worksurface Installation Exploded Assembly 32 Installation Instructions Lecture Seating
Figure 10 – Lecture Seating Support Panel Installation Exploded Assembly Lecture Seating Installation Instructions 33
Figure 11 – Lecture Seating Straight Modesty Panel Installation Exploded Assembly 34 Installation Instructions Lecture Seating
Figure 12 – Lecture Seating Curved Modesty Panel Installation Exploded Assembly Lecture Seating Installation Instructions 35
Figure 13 – Lecture Seating Chair Installation Exploded Assembly 36 Installation Instructions Lecture Seating
Figure 14 – Lecture Seating Floor Mounting Details Lecture Seating Installation Instructions 37
Lecture Seating Maintenance Instructions All Lecture Seating components are designed and built for years of reliable service. The durability and beauty of the seating and tables will however, be greatly enhanced with proper care and inspection, as described below. Each project will be provided with an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual which will describe in detail the maintenance measures to be taken by onsite personnel.
Jury Base Seating Features Acclaim Chair TSI’s Acclaim Jury Base chair carries many of the same aesthetic features of the fixed auditorium seating counterpart. This synergy allows for the courtroom to carry the same design theme through the audience, jury, and witness seating. Features Acclaim Jury Base chairs are mounted on a cast aluminum base with flush floor anchors, providing a clean, unobtrusive appearance. Silent 360 degree swivel memory return function is standard on the Acclaim Jury Base chair.
Teatro Chair TSI’s Teatro Jury Base chair carries many of the same aesthetic features of the fixed auditorium seating counterpart. This synergy allows for the courtroom to carry the same design theme through the audience, jury, and witness seating. Features Teatro Jury Base chairs are mounted on a cast aluminum base with flush floor anchors, providing a clean, unobtrusive appearance. Silent 360 degree swivel memory return function is standard on the Teatro Jury Base chair.
Warranty Jury Base Seating Warranty Theatre Solutions, Inc. (TSI) warrants its’ Jury Base Seating products for five (5) years from the date of shipment. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. TSI will provide parts and labor to replace defective parts. This warranty does not cover damage from abuse, misuse, neglect or act of God. Damage caused by modifications to the product by anyone other than an authorized TSI technician will void this warranty.
Market Focus Theatre Solutions provides seating for a variety of building types. Our products and services are tailored to meet the specific requirements of each project type. Courtrooms All TSI Jury Base chairs are equipped with a 360 degree swivel and memory return function, and an adjustable tilt function to maximize sight lines for courtroom observation. (Fixed uppers and limited swivel options are also available.
Planning Information Theatre Solutions offers a variety of services designed to help in the planning and successful completion of any project requiring the use of fixed seating. Our services include analyzing proposed architectural plans and developing a seating layout that best meets the project criteria. We will assist in resolving issues related to code compliance and sight line development. All TSI preliminary services are free to architects and potential customers.
Figure 15 – Acclaim Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, Tilt Mechanism 44 Planning, Installation & Specification Manual Jury Base Seating
Figure 16 – Acclaim Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, non-Tilt Mechanism Jury Base Seating Planning, Installation & Specification Manual 45
Figure 17 – Aeron Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, with Arms 46 Planning, Installation & Specification Manual Jury Base Seating
Figure 18 – Aeron Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, without Arms Jury Base Seating Planning, Installation & Specification Manual 47
Figure 19 – Forum Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, Tilt Mechanism with Arms 48 Planning, Installation & Specification Manual Jury Base Seating
Figure 20 – Forum Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, non-Tilt Mechanism with Arms Jury Base Seating Planning, Installation & Specification Manual 49
Figure 21 – Forum Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, Tilt Mechanism without Arms 50 Planning, Installation & Specification Manual Jury Base Seating
Figure 22 – Forum Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, non-Tilt Mechanism without Arms Jury Base Seating Planning, Installation & Specification Manual 51
Figure 23 – Teatro Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, Tilt Mechanism 52 Planning, Installation & Specification Manual Jury Base Seating
Figure 24 – Teatro Plan, Front, and Side Views & Layout Dimensions, non-Tilt Mechanism Jury Base Seating Planning, Installation & Specification Manual 53
Jury Seating Specifications (This section pertains to all models of Jury Seating.) PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to this section. SUMMARY A. This section includes the following: 1. 1.3 Freestanding floor-mounted Jury Base seating with 360 degree swivel and self-returning mechanism. SUBMITTALS A. Product data for each type of product specified. Include installation methods. B.
Jury Base Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Acclaim Jury Base Seating model.) PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 SEATING A. Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Acclaim Jury Base Seating as follows: 1. B. Basic floor-mounted Jury Base Acclaim chair. Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc. Acclaim Jury Base Seating with the intent of establishing the high level of quality required for the project.
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Jury Base Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Aeron Jury Base Seating model.) PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 SEATING A. ® Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Aeron Jury Base Seating as follows: 1. B. Basic floor-mounted Jury Base Aeron chair. Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc. Aeron Jury Base Seating with the intent of establishing the high level of quality required for the project.
Jury Base Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Forum Jury Base Seating model.) PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 SEATING A. Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Forum Jury Base Seating as follows: 1. B. Basic floor-mounted Jury Base Forum chair. Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc. Forum Jury Base Seating with the intent of establishing the high level of quality required for the project.
Jury Base Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Teatro Jury Base Seating model.) PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 SEATING A. Provide from Theatre Solutions, Inc., 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951, the Teatro Jury Base Seating as follows: 1. B. Basic floor-mounted Jury Base Forum chair. Model noted is based on the Theatre Solutions, Inc. Teatro Jury Base Seating with the intent of establishing the high level of quality required for the project.
Jury Base Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Acclaim Jury Base Seating model.) PART 3 – OPTIONS 3.1 BACK WITH OUTER WOOD PANEL, PLYWOOD EDGES A. 3.2 UPHOLSTERED END PANEL A. 3.3 Back Construction: Solid back construction comprised of a curved plywood veneer outer panel fastened solidly and without voids to an inner structural plywood panel.
Jury Base Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Aeron Jury Base Seating model.) PART 3 – OPTIONS 3.1 ARMS A. Each fixed arm shall have an armpad support and a yoke, both of die cast aluminum with either a polished or wrinkle coat powder-coated epoxy finish. A support shall attach to the arm yoke with screws, and the yokes shall attach with screws to slots in the swing arms, at the left and right of the chair back.
Jury Base Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Forum Jury Base Seating model.) PART 3 – OPTIONS 3.1 ARMS A. Arms shall be constructed of a steel bar with a self-skinned urethane overmolding. Arms shall be attached to the chair with an 11 gauge cold-rolled steel bracket. The arms shall be attached to the bracket with (2) M6 x 20mm bolts, and the bracket shall be attached to the chair frame with (3) 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Grade 5 bolts. 3.2 TILT MECHANISM 3.
Jury Base Seating Specifications (This section pertains to the Teatro Jury Base Seating model.) PART 3 – OPTIONS 3.1 BACK WITH OUTER WOOD PANEL, PLYWOOD EDGES A. 3.2 BACK WITH OUTER WOOD PANEL, HARDWOOD EDGES A. 3.3 Provide manufacturer’s standard end panel for both sides of each chair. The configuration of the panel shall follow the angle of the frame and back at the rear, and shall be vertical at the front end.
Jury Base Seating Specifications (This section pertains to all models of Jury Base Seating.) PART 4 – WARRANTY 4.1 The Jury Base seating manufacturer must provide a Warranty to the original purchaser of the seating as follows: A. The manufacturer shall warrant the product for five (5) years from the date of shipment. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. The manufacturer will provide parts and labor to replace defective parts. B.
Jury Base Seating Installation Instructions (This section pertains to the Acclaim Jury Base Seating model.) (Note: See Exploded Assembly [Figure 25] and Floor Mounting Details [Figure 28] on following pages.) 1. Use approved floor plan to establish hole locations for the bases. 2. When mounting chairs over carpet, punch four 5/8" diameter holes in carpet to match holes in the base. Bolt base (A) to floor as per the appropriate anchoring method.
Figure 25 – Acclaim Jury Base Seating – Exploded Assembly 66 Installation Instructions Jury Base Seating
Jury Base Seating Installation Instructions (This section pertains to the Aeron and Forum Jury Base Seating model.) (Note: See Exploded Assembly [Figure 26] and Floor Mounting Details [Figure 28] on following pages.) 1. Use approved floor plan to establish hole locations for the bases. 2. When mounting chairs over carpet, punch two 5/8" diameter holes in carpet to match holes in the base. Bolt bases (A) to floor as per the appropriate anchoring method.
Figure 26 – Aeron/Forum Jury Base Seating – Exploded Assembly 68 Installation Instructions Jury Base Seating
Jury Base Seating Installation Instructions (This section pertains to the Teatro Jury Base Seating model.) (Note: See Exploded Assembly [Figure 27] and Floor Mounting Details [Figure 28] on following pages.) 1. Use approved floor plan to establish hole locations for the bases. 2. When mounting chairs over carpet, punch two 5/8" diameter holes in carpet to match holes in the base. Bolt the base (A) to the floor as per the appropriate anchoring method.
Figure 27 – Teatro Jury Base Seating – Exploded Assembly 70 Installation Instructions Jury Base Seating
Figure 28 – Jury Base Seating – Floor Mounting Details Jury Base Seating Installation Instructions 71
Maintenance Instructions All Jury Base chairs are designed and built for years of reliable service. The durability and beauty of the chair will however, be greatly enhanced with proper care and inspection, as described below. Each project will be provided with an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual which will describe in detail the maintenance measures to be taken by onsite personnel.
