Technical Statement
Product Description
Scope of use
Triton Baffle Beams™ are ideally suited for open plan or corporate offices, corridors, showrooms, galleries, halls, reception areas, atrium's, hospitality, retail and public spaces.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1, B2.3.1(c), B2.3.2
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Early Fire Reaction - Group: 1-S, NZBC verification method C/VM2,
Appendix A. Suitable for fire exit way and all other sprinklered & non
sprinklered buildings.
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Use in Service History
Auckland - Hobsonville Point Secondary School, Metro Bowling Alley, Devonport Library, Vodafone, Burwood Health, Commercial Bay, Lumino, St Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro.
Trust Waikato
BoP - Life Pharmacy The Crossing, JWL
Wellington - Forsyth Bar
Christchurch - Media Works
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Baffle Beams & Panels are ideally suited for open plan offices, corridors, showrooms, galleries, halls, reception areas, atriums, hospitality, retail and public spaces.
Open area between baffles for visible plenum, ideal for
security sensitive applications.
Installation requirements
Install the system to AS/NZS 2785 minimum standards. Triton Baffle Beams™ are a finishing trade, installation shall
not commence until the building is water tight, dry and free
of dust and debris. Space baffles evenly as per drawings, To
join panels saw cut ends and use contact adhesive to butt
join. Cap open cut ends with Sonatex™.
Refer Installation Guidelines specific to mounting/suspension type option.
Maintenance requirements
Clean using soft bristled brush, vacuum or a damp
cloth.
Warrantees
15 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects,
extendable to 30 years when registered for Asona’s Renew
and Reuse program.
Environmental
Asona Triton range
- GreenTag Certified / Level A.
- NZ manufactured / very low embodied energy materials, superior to imported competitor alternatives.
- Manufactured locally vs. imported
- Lower freight energy costs vs. imports
- Contain 85% recycled NZ glass waste vs. imported waste
- Packaging is from local recycled material and is reused where possible.
- High insulation ratings help conserve heating and cooling energy costs over the life of the building.
- Provides local employment in manufacture and distribution.
Quality Assurance
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ISO 9001 (Quality Management) |
Relationships
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Member of New Zealand Green Building Council |
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New Zealand Made |
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GreenTag Certified
Level A |
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AWCI
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Date last validated:
02 May 2023 |
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Date last updated:
02 May 2023 |