NOVA

auditorium seating
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The design of NOVA stands for being a mix of robustness and ergonomics. Seating as comfortable as
elegant. It was specially designed for auditoriums, education centers, and worship spaces.

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Replaceable back and seat covers, no staples or glue needed

Assembly does not require specialized labor or tools
Wide range of upholstery options, according to customer request.
The shared centers provide a better use of space
Complete range of sizes: Widths from 19” to 23” (482 to 584 mm) / Heights: 35” and 38” (890 y
965mm)
Lineal, radial (26 ft / 8m minimum), or sloped installations are available for wood and concrete floor
Serpentine springs add comfort, support and longer life to the seat bottom.
Can add 15%-20% more patrons in same space, as quiet gravity lift seats fold up to a smaller
envelope, enabling more rows.
Metal exposed components are electrostatic powder-coat painted in black, which provides them
high durability and resistance against hits, scratches, humidity, chemical components, etc.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Compliance
NOVA seating is designed and manufactured in compliance with the following performance criteria:

SEATING DURABILITY TEST - STATIC: There shall be no sudden and major change in the structural
integrity of the product after applying a load of up to 330 lb for one minute.
SEATING DURABILITY TEST – CYCLIC: There shall be no loss of serviceability to the chair after
completion an impact test of 100.000 cycles with a 125 lb bag weight
ARM STRENGTH TEST – VERTICAL – STATIC: There shall be no loss of serviceability after applying a
load of up to 150 Kg for one minute.
ARM STRENGTH TEST – HORIZONTAL – STATIC: A 220 lb proof load applied once shall cause no
sudden and major change in the structural integrity of the unit.
ARM DURABILITY TEST – CYCLIC: Structural breakage or loss of serviceability shall constitute failure
after completion an impact test of 100.000 cycles with a 220 lb bag weight.

Scope
Seating will be installed on the floor by a set of vertical supports (with shared centers). The fixed back
accommodates three pitch positions at 15°, 18°, and 21°. The seat cushion is counterbalanced with a
gravity lift to ensure an automatic return to vertical position when the seat is unoccupied

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Sizes
Sightlines will be accommodated as indicated on the seating plans. Seating will be manufactured to
accommodate 19”, 20”, 21", 22", and 23" (482, 508, 533, 558 and 584 mm) seat-center spacings. This
seating model is available in 35” and 38” (890 and 965mm) height.

MATERIALS

Back cushion assembly

High grade steel, one piece seat frame (18 gauge and 3/4” / 19mm diameter) for structural integrity.
Cold molded polyurethane foam increasing from 2.7” to 4” (70 a 100mm) of thickness. Foam density
ranges between 2.8 and 3.1 lb/ft³. The upholstery fabric will be bonded (if needed) to foam and
attached through upholstery methods. The back assembly is mounted to the uprights by 14-gauge
cold-rolled steel plates. 19", 20" (482 and 508mm) backs include foam and structures dimensionally
different than 21” - 23“ (533-584mm) ones. Back covers could be fully upholstered, plastic, or wooden
type.

Plastic back: Injected high-impact polypropylene back shroud wraps around the edge of the inner
structure board and the foam. Embossed for strength.

Wooden back: An optional wood back panel is 1/2" (12mm) thick, constructed by 3 plywood layers. The
back panel will attach to the inner structure and foam with 4 plates of 11-gauge steel sheet. It could be
painted or covered with High-Pressure Laminate (edges will be painted in black).

Note: Plywood may have variations in pattern, grain, and coloring that can produce inconsistencies in
the finished product when it has been painted. These variations are normal and cannot be avoided.

Seat cushion assembly

The seat assembly is constructed in High-grade cold-rolled steel, one-piece seat frame (16 gauge and
7/8” / 22mm diameter) for structural integrity. Cold cured molded polyurethane foam with an average
thickness of 3" - 4" (76 a 100mm). Foam density ranges between 3.1 and 3.4 lb/ft³. The upholstery fabric
will be bonded (if needed) to foam and attached through non-automated upholstery methods. 10
gauge serpentine springs for a better seat cushion support. Bottom cover could be fully upholstered,
plastic, or wooden type.

Plastic outer-back: A textured seat shroud made of injected high-impact polypropylene or an optional
acoustical seat shroud (with drillings).

Wooden outer-back: An optional wood back panel is 1/2" (12mm) thick, constructed by 3 plywood
layers that could be painted or covered with High-Pressure Laminate (edges will be painted in black).

Flammability rating
NOVA seat is manufactured to meet California TB 117-2013 flammability testing requirements in its
foam, fabrics, and vinyl. Some of our fabric and vinyl options meet Crib 5 testing.

Gravity lift mechanism

Seat pivot is an integral part of the seat assembly, it works by a counterbalanced mechanism that is
maintenance-free and noiseless. Pivot includes an axle of 1/2" (12mm) diameter AISI 1020 steel, with a
stamped 8-gauge steel sheet internal pivot stop. Seat pivots bushings are made in Nylon 6.6, and are
attached to the seat by steel screws. The seat accommodates at 75° for the standard version and 90°
for SSE (Space-saving envelope).

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MATERIALS

Uprights
Floor mounted uprights are constructed of 16 gauge steel 1” x 2” (25 x 50mm) rectangular, seamless
construction, welded to an anchoring floor plate made out of a stamped 11 gauge steel sheet by a
robotic MIG welding, 4 hole foot for obstruction flexibility during installations. Powder-coat painted
finish.

Armcaps
Armcaps are mounted on 11 gauge steel support, welded to the upright.

Plastic: Injected polypropylene, attached to the armcap support with bristol screws.

With cupholder: Injected polypropylene, with an integrated cupholder. Sized to accept standard cup
sizes and cans.

Thermolaminated: Machined in a medium-density fibreboard, constructed with a durable and

decorative surface (PVC foil: Thickness: + 0.5 - 0.3mm) on the face and edges. Attached to the armcap
support with bristol screws.

Wood: Machined in pinewood and painted, attached to the armcap support with self-tapping screws.
The SSE version includes smaller wood armcaps than the standard version.

Aisle light (optional)

12V AC/DC Guide lighting fixture uses highbrightness LEDs to provide glare-free, nonintrusive
illumination of aisles and steps. LED colors: Yellow, White and Warm White are standard, Red and Blue
available. Optional row indicator with improved wider view window (150% larger than original) with
edge lit illumination and etched alphanumeric display

LED Aisle light

Light size 2.25” diameter

Voltage 12 V AC or DC

LEDs per fixture 9

Power per aisle 0.72W (1.3W with optional Row Indicator)

LED Color temperature 2500°k to 3100°k for warm white and 5000°
to 6000°K for white

Operating fixture life Yellow LED – 100,000-hour.

White, Warm White LED – 50,000-hour

Lumens per fixture 29.56

Wire Integrated wireway and end cap system
available. 8” length

*Transformers are provided.

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Decorative end panels
Constructed from 20 gauge steel sheet, upholstered or laminated and fitted to the uprights. A wooden
end panel is also available, built in plywood (5/8” / 15mm thick) with polyurethane paint finish or HPL
laminated.

Seat numbers (optional)

Optional white seat numbers are stamped on black polypropylene pieces, and are available for
assembly into elliptical-shaped recesses on the front of the plastic seat shrouds, by self-tapping screws.

Row markers for end panels (optional)

Row markers are stamped on PMMA 2.3” (60mm) diameter pieces are available for assembly into end
panels by self tapping screws.

Designated Aisle Seat - ADA Arm

Armcap support has a mechanism that makes it able to flip up and provides easy access for limited
mobility occupants.

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FLOOR REQUIREMENTS

Concrete floor:
Concrete with a strength of at least 3,000 PSI
A minimum thickness of 4” (100mm).
Each chair must be installed on the floor with two (2) expansion anchor bolts delivered and
specified by INORCA SAS
Must be installed diagonally on the fixing floor plate of each standard.

Wood floor:
The floor must be hardwood
A minimum thickness of 1" (25mm).
Each chair must be installed on the floor with four (4) self-tapping screws supplied and specified by
INORCA SAS, one in each hole of the fixing plate

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BACK COVER
Plastic
Wood - Laminated BACK CUSHION SEAT CUSHION
Fully Upholstered Fabric / Vynil Fabric / Vinyl

ARMCAP
Plastic
Thermolaminated
Wood

SEAT COVER
END PANEL
Plastic
HPL - Metal
Wood / Laminate
Fabric / Vinyl - Metal
Fully Upholstered
Wood
Laminated

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DIMENSIONS (INCHES AND MILLIMETERS)

27” (686mm)
to 28” (711mm)

22” (558mm)
to 23” (584mm)

15°
to 21°
35”(890mm)
and
38“ (965mm)
23” (584mm)
18” (457mm)

19” (482mm)
to 23” (584mm)

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