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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™
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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™

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Product Overview: ViviSpectra Spectrum is an architectural glass product that allows for personalized environments by incorporating customer-supplied imagery. It features a color image interlayer laminated between glass lites and is available in single or double-sided configurations, with options for opacity, transparency, or translucency.
Product Features: Suitable for both interior and exterior applications, ViviSpectra Spectrum requires minimal maintenance due to its decorative treatment being inside the glass. It is available in various glass thicknesses and types, including annealed, heat strengthened, and tempered options.
Material Description: The product is defined by four parameters: configuration, image interlayer, LumiLevel, and finish. Configurations include 'View' (double-sided) and 'Reflect' (single-sided). The image interlayer can incorporate any art or digital files, requiring a minimum of 300 dpi at scale. LumiLevel measures translucency, and finish options include Pearlex+ and Standard.
Applications: ViviSpectra Spectrum is ideal for architectural accents like columns, railings, and partitions. It can be specified in sizes up to 60" x 120" and is compatible with various glass hardware components.
Glass Characteristics: Available in annealed, tempered, or heat strengthened glass, it is Class A fire rated. For exterior applications and water features, a Dupont™ Sentryglas® structural interlayer is used.
Specification Process: A Design Guide is available to assist in specifying the product, capturing configuration, finish, LumiLevel, and other options.
Image Interlayer: The interlayer can incorporate custom photography, digital art, or logos. Usage rights and permissions are the responsibility of the submitting party.
LumiLevel Options: Six LumiLevel options are available, affecting the translucency and light diffusion properties of the glass.
Finish Options: Pearlex+ offers minimal diffusion and glare, while Standard is reflective with high glare. Both are durable and easy to clean.
Hardware Options: Various mounting options are available, including slot mount standoff, edge grip standoff, round standoff, spider fitting, square mall clamp, and tapered rail system, accommodating different glass thicknesses.
Sound Attenuation: The VividGlass interlayer improves acoustical performance, reducing noise in the 1,000 to 2,000 Hertz range.
UV Screening: VividGlass blocks over 99.5% of UV radiation, offering superior protection compared to standard glass.
Handling and Maintenance: Guidelines for receiving, storage, handling, and maintenance are provided to ensure product integrity and longevity.
Protection and Maintenance:
  • Install finished materials after potentially damaging construction activities are completed. If not possible, protect the glazing from damage.
  • Identify openings with streamers or ribbons after glass is set, avoiding direct markers on the glass.
  • Clean glass shortly after glazing using commercial solvents, avoiding fluoride salts or abrasive cleansers.
  • Use soft, clean cloths and mild soap for washing, and rinse with clean water.
  • Remove stains from weathering steel and runoff from alkaline materials by frequent washing.
Product Performance and Compliance:
  • VividGlass complies with major building codes as laminated safety glass and meets various ASTM, ANSI, and CPSC standards.
  • Canadian standards compliance includes CAN/CGSB specifications for tempered or laminated glass.
Dimensional Tolerances:
  • Dimensional tolerances for glass thickness and interlayer are specified, with closer tolerances achievable if required.
Inspection Guidelines:
  • Vision area glazing guidelines specify acceptable sizes for defects like bubbles, discoloration, and dirt spots.
Glazing Guidelines:
  • The glazing system must support the glass structurally, cushion it, and prevent metal-to-glass contact.
  • Design considerations include compatibility between components and adherence to guidelines from industry associations.
  • Framing systems should accommodate building movement and limit deflection and rotation to prevent glass breakage.
  • Thermal stress considerations include the impact of shading and heating devices, with heat strengthening recommended for additional resistance.
Glazing Channel and Accessories:
  • The glazing channel must cushion and retain the glass, accommodate tolerances, and prevent prolonged moisture contact.
  • Setting blocks and spacers should be made of resilient materials compatible with sealants, with specific dimensions for support and clearance.
Sealants:
  • Non-hardening sealants can be used with VividGlass, considering factors like weather resistance and compatibility.
  • Compatibility testing is recommended for critical applications, especially where direct sealant-to-edge contact occurs.
  • Sealants should be applied according to manufacturer recommendations, with temperature considerations during installation.
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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ TECH BRIEF PRODUCT DAT

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA ViviSpectra Spectrum architectural glass incorporates customer-supplied photos, digital files, and other continuous tone color imagery. Offering astounding creative potential, it can be used to bring a highly personalized look to any environment. ViviSpectra Spectrum consists of a color image interlayer laminated between either two transparent lites of glass, or a transparent lite of glass and a reflective glass backer. Available in single-sided or double-sided configurations, Spectrum can reflect a project’s personality in opaque, transparent or translucent...

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA HOW TO SPECIFY A Design Guide is available to lead you through the specification process in a simple, checkbox format. The Design Guide captures all the information needed to generate a quote: configuration, finish, LumiLevel, as well as other options. CONFIGURATION OPTIONS VIEW ViviSpectra Spectrum, View, is a single-sided or double-sided configuration that consists of an image interlayer between two transparent lites of glass. Typical Applications: Double-sided View is ideal for use in doors, as partitions or room dividers, and in other applications where...

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA SPECTRUM IMAGE INTERLAYER ViviSpectra Spectrum is a great choice if you already have the imagery you want to use, and the file is large enough to fit your intended application (supplied imagery must be a minimum of 300 dpi at scale). Since Spectrum interlayers can incorporate photographs, digital files, and other continuous tone color imagery, your options are virtually limitless. Artwork that ties to a project’s design theme, features logos or branding graphics, or displays wayfinding elements are just some of the ways our customers have incorporated their...

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA LUMILEVEL OPTIONS LumiLevel is a measurement of the translucency of View glass. It can also be used to diffuse light from the reflective glass backer in Reflect glass. There are six LumiLevel options, and only one LumiLevel option can be used per configuration. The images below show all six LumiLevel options in the View configuration. T 1.800.451.0410 | F 412.781.7840 | www.vividglass.com © 2020 Forms+Surfaces® | All dimensions are nominal. Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. For the most current version of this document, please refer...

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA FINISH OPTIONS Glass finish defines the surface appearance of your glass selection. The different options vary in levels of diffusion, reflectivity, glare and optical distortion, and provide unique solutions for the needs of each individual project. Please refer to the chart below for the characteristics of the available glass finishes. PEARLEX+™ Surface: Finely etched Diffusion: Minimal Reflectivity: Non-reflective Glare: Minimal Optical distortion: Minimal Maintenance: Fingerprint resistant; exceptionally easy to clean Durability: Highly durable; extremely...

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA HARDWARE OPTIONS ViviSpectra Spectrum glass is available with a variety of different hardware options. Please contact our project management team for help with project-specific requirements. All options are suitable for interior use. SLOT MOUNT STANDOFF • Designed for mounting glass vertically or horizontally without drilling holes in the glass • Available in five finishes: Polished Brass, Polished Gun Metal, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome and Satin Stainless Steel • Accommodates three different glass thicknesses: 1/4” (6.3 mm), 3/8” (9.5 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm)...

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA SOUND ATTENUATION Shear damping by the VividGlass interlayer improves acoustical performance over a wide audible-frequency range and practically eliminates the coincidence dip typical of architectural glass in the 1,000 to 2,000 Hertz band—where significant levels of general environmental noise occur. For Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Sound Transmission Loss (TL) information, please refer to the enclosure to the table below. GLASS MAKEUP GLASS TYPE LAMINATED GLASS MONOLITHIC GLASS ULTRA-VIOLET SCREENING VividGlass transmits less than one-tenth of one percent...

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA PRODUCT PERFORMANCE-COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS VividGlass architectural glass complies with all major building codes as laminated safety glass and meets the following U.S. industry standards: GLASS QUALITY SAFETY GLAZING • ASTM C1036–Specification for Flat Glass • ASTM C1048–Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass—Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass where heat treated glass is specified • ASTM C1172–Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass augmented by VividGlass inspection guidelines for laminated glass, and level CBA rated in accordance...

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA INSPECTION GUIDELINES VISION AREA GLAZING - To incorporate unique product characteristics, the following table supersedes ASTM C1172, Table 3. CHARACTERISTIC Blow-In, Edge Boil Boil (Bubble) Hair, Lint (Single Strand) Inside Dirt (Spot) Concentrated Lint (Area) Slippage, Mismatch Unlaminated Area Chip Interlayer Scuff, Dirt Streak Interlayer Edge Ripple Interlayer Pinholes, Voids Interlayer Streaking, Mottling Interlayer Roll-Wave Distortion The is an area formed by an oval or circle whose axes or diameters, when centered, do not exceed 80% of the overall dimension;...

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VIVISPECTRA™ SPECTRUM™ PRODUCT DATA GLAZING GUIDELINES GENERAL PRINCIPLES • The glazing system must structurally support the glass, firmly and gently. It must cushion to prevent load points and excessive clamping pressures, isolate rotational forces, and minimize load transfer from the surround to the glass. For exterior applications, the glass must float in the frame and allow no metal-to-glass contact. For laminated or insulating glass, the glazing channel also must be drained to prevent prolonged moisture contact with the edge. • Design for a properly functioning glazing system requires consideration...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.