SECTION 12 35 83

SPECIALTY CASEWORK

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Musical instrument storage casework.
B.	Music library system.
C.	Fixed theater make-up stations.
D.	Portable theater make-up stations.
E.	Metal shelving systems.
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 01 35 00 - Special Procedures.
B.	Section 44 01 50 - Operation and Maintenance of Solid Waste Control and Reuse.
C.	Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.
D.	Section 09 21 16.23 - Gypsum Board Shaft Wall Assemblies.
E.	Section 09 65 13 - Resilient Base and Accessories.
F.	Section 12 32 16 - Manufactured Plastic-Laminate-Clad Casework.
1.3	REFERENCES
A.	American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
1.	ANSI A208.1 - Particleboard.
B.	American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
1.	ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.
C.	ASTM International (ASTM):
1.	ASTM C 423 - Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
2.	ASTM C 1503 - Specification for Silvered Flat Glass Mirror.
3.	ASTM E 488 - Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements.
4.	ASTM E 795 - Standard Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests.
D.	Audio Engineering Society (AES):
1.	AES-4id - AES information document for room acoustics and sound reinforcement systems -- Characterization and measurement of surface scattering uniformity.
E.	Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA):
1.	ANSI/BHMA A156.9 - Cabinet Hardware.
F.	GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI):
1.	GREENGUARD certified low emitting products.
G.	International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
1.	Requirements for listing and labeling of products.
H.	National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
1.	NEMA LD 3 - High Pressure Decorative Laminates.
I.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
1.	NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).
J.	Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC):
1.	Requirements for listing and labeling of products.
K.	US Green Building Council (USGBC):
1.	Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.
L.	U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST):
1.	DOC PS 1 - U.S. Product Standard for Construction and Industrial Plywood.
M.	California Air Resources Board (CARB).
N.	California 93120 - Formaldehyde Emissions Phase I.
1.4	SUBMITTALS
A.	Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets, installation instructions, and maintenance recommendations.
B.	LEED Submittals:
1.	Credit EQ 4.4: Manufacturer's certificate indicating that composite wood products and adhesives used in casework with no urea formaldehyde added.
C.	Shop Drawings: Prepared by manufacturer. Include elevations showing casework components, details of each condition of installation, and types and locations of hardware and fasteners. Show fabrication and installation details. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other Work.
1.	Indicate seismic bracing and fastening requirements.
D.	Samples: For each color and finish for each exposed casework component. 
E.	Operation and Maintenance Data.
F.	Warranty: Submit sample meeting warranty requirements of this Section.
1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Approved manufacturer listed in this section, with minimum 5 years experience in manufacture of similar products in use in similar environments. 
B.	Obtain music education casework through one source from a single approved manufacturer.
C.	Electrical Components: Listed and labeled per NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Deliver, store, and handle casework in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Ship to jobsite only after roughing-in, painting work, and other related finish work has been completed and installation areas are ready to accept casework and recommended temperature and humidity levels will be maintained during the remainder of construction.
1.7	COORDINATION
A.	Coordinate installation of blocking and supports in frame wall assemblies under work of other sections where required for anchoring casework.
1.8	WARRANTY
A.	Special Warranty: Manufacturer's written warranty indicating manufacturer's intent to repair or replace components of music education storage casework that fail in materials or workmanship within 10 years from date of Substantial Completion. Failures are defined to include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.	Fracturing or breaking of casework components including doors, panels, shelves, or hardware resulting from normal wear and tear and normal use other than vandalism.
2.	Delamination or other failures of glue bond of components.
3.	Warping of casework components not resulting from leaks, flooding, or other uncontrolled moisture or humidity.
4.	Failure of operating hardware.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Wenger Corporation, including all Wenger, J.R. Clancy and GearBoss product brands. Wenger Corporation, which is located at: 555 Park Dr.; Owatonna, MN 55060; Toll Free Tel: 800-4WENGER (493-6437); Tel: (507) 455-4100; Fax: (507) 455-4258; Email: request info (info@wengercorp.com); Wenger Corporation - Syracuse, which is located at 7041 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse, NY 13209; Toll Free Tel: 800-836-1885; Tel: (315) 451-3440; Email: request info (JRCinfo@wengercorp.com); Web: https://www.wengercorp.com
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements. 
1.	Approval of Comparable Products: Submit the following in accordance with project substitution requirements, within time period allowed for substitution review:
a.	Product data, including certified independent test data indicating compliance with requirements for acoustical performance.
b.	Samples of each type of product specified, including but not limited to the following:
1)	Door and casework panels.
2)	Grille doors.
3)	Hinges with through-bolting hardware.
4)	Latches with through-bolting hardware.
c.	Project references: minimum of 5 installations not less than 5 years old, with owner contact information.
d.	List of successful installations of similar products available for evaluation by Architect.
e.	Sample warranty.
2.	Approved manufacturers shall meet separate requirements of Submittals.
2.2	MATERIALS
A.	Materials Meeting Sustainable Design Requirements:
1.	No Added Urea Formaldehyde Products: Provide music education storage casework made with composite products and adhesives with no urea formaldehyde added.
2.	FSC Certified Wood Products: Provide music education storage casework made with wood from certified sources. Also available in Moisture Resistant, Class 1 Fire rated and Plywood cores. 
B.	Particleboard: ANSI A208.1, minimum 43 lb/cu. ft. (689 kg/cu. m) density, composite products and adhesives, with no urea formaldehyde added.
C.	Fire Rated Particle Board: ANSI A208.1, minimum 45 lb/cu. ft. (720 kg/cu. m) density ASTM E-84 class 1.
D.	Plywood: APA standards PS1-98 section 5.7.4 or 5.7.1 or ANSI /HPVA HP-1-2004 Panel provide with HDF skins to prevent grain telegraphing.
E.	Particleboard Thermoset Panels: Particleboard finished with thermally-fused polyester surfacing on both sides meeting performance properties of NEMA LD 3 for VGS grade, edge-banded, including the following:
1.	Surface Abrasion Resistance: Taber Wheel, 400 cycles, for solid colors.
F.	Particleboard Thermoset Panels: Particleboard panel with no formaldehyde added 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick finished with thermally-fused polyester surfacing on both sides meeting performance requirements of NEMA LD 3 for VGS grade, edge-banded, including the following:
1.	Surface Abrasion Resistance: Taber Wheel, 400 cycles, for solid colors.
G.	Polyethylene Shelves: High-density, one-piece, blow-molded or polyethylene, with radiused front edge, for abuse-resistant shelves. Same color throughout will not show scratches.
H.	PVC Edge Banding: Radiused PVC extrusions, 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
2.3	MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORAGE CASEWORK
A.	Basis of Design: UltraStor Storage Cabinets as manufactured by Wenger Corporation. Modular instrument storage casework with integral bases, adjustable levelers, and through-bolted fastening, enabling owner reconfiguration of unit layout. 
1.	Acoustically enhanced instrument storage casework finished with interior lining of sound-absorbent material providing sound absorption and noise reduction properties.
2.	Sound Absorption Average: Minimum SAA of 0.80, based upon sound absorption coefficient for twelve one-third octave bands from 200 to 2500 Hz, inclusive, with a minimum Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.75, per ASTM C 423 and ASTM E 795.
3.	Acoustical Performance: Comply with manufacturer's published sound absorption data.
4.	Wave grille doors in 5/16 inch (24 mm) and 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) diameter designed to reduce vibration.
5.	Adjustable shelf system integrated into cabinet walls allowing shelf placement at increments common to musical instruments. No loose parts or tools required. Shelf system to include a latch to prevent unintended shelf movement. 
B.	Seismic Performance: Comply with ASCE 7, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures": Section 9, "Earthquake Loads" based upon seismic design criteria indicated.
C.	Storage Casework Component Load Capacities:
1.	Storage Casework Wire-Grille Door Hinge: Each weld capable of resisting 400 lbf (1779 N) pull test without visible damage or permanent deformation.
2.	Storage Casework Full Grille Door Hinge= Full length door capable of supporting 315 lbs (143 kg). Through open and close cycle without permanent damage. 
3.	Robe and Uniform Storage Casework Garment Hanger Rods: Capable of supporting vertical load applied uniformly along width of unit of 200 lbf (890 N).
D.	Robe and uniform storage casework with integral bases, adjustable levelers, and through-bolted fastening, enabling owner reconfiguration of unit layout.
E.	General: Provide through-ventilating instrument storage casework meeting requirements in System Description and Performance Requirements Articles.
F.	Side Panels and Divider Panels: Particleboard thermoset panel with no urea formaldehyde added, 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick. Side panels machined to accept unit-to-unit through-bolting.
G.	Grille Doors: Bright basic steel wire, 5/16 and 3/16 inch (7.9 and 4.8 mm) diameter, or 5/16 and 1/4 inch (7.9 and 6.3 mm) diameter for AcoustiCabinets, with full 360 degree welds at T-joints.
1.	Provide for instrument storage casework.
2.	Provide for robe and uniform storage casework.
3.	Provide for casework indicated.
H.	Panel Doors: Particleboard thermoset panel with no urea formaldehyde added, 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick. 
1.	Color: Oyster.
2.	Color: Maple.
3.	Color: Pebble.
4.	Color: Cherry.
5.	Color: Evening Tigris.
6.	Color: Fusion Maple.
7.	Color: Solar Oak.
8.	Color: As scheduled.
9.	Door Grille: Provide for instrument storage casework, full height.
10.	Door Grille: Provide for instrument storage casework, compartment height.
11.	Door Grille: Provide for Robe and Uniform Storage Casework.
12.	Door Grille: Provide for casework indicated.
I.	Open Casework: Provide casework without doors.
1.	Provide for robe and uniform storage casework.
2.	Provide for casework indicated.
J.	Panel Edge Banding: 3 mm thick, heat-bonded, with radiused and profiled edges and corners.
K.	Shelving: Sized with adequate gap between shelving and casework side panels to allow air movement inside casework.
1.	Up to 27 inches (686 mm) wide: Removable molded polyethylene shelf, with impact-resistant, radiused front edge, mounted to cabinet wall with self-locking clip.
2.	Over 27 inches (686 mm) wide: For large instrument casework: Removable formed polyethylene shelf, ribbed, with high-impact-resistant, radiused front edge, supported by steel tube frame.
3.	Tubular steel supports are included for shelves over 19 inches (483 mm) wide.
4.	Corner cabinet revolving shelving: 0.053 inch (1.3 mm) min. thickness steel sheet bolted to revolving steel center post, with radiused hardboard deflector panel.
L.	Flag Storage and Garment Ring: 5/16 inch (8 mm) diameter steel rod bolted to steel center post with 10 gauge steel brackets.
M.	Flag Storage Bottom Shelf Pad: Carpet pad, adhered to steel shelf.
N.	Casework Panel Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard colors.
O.	Filler Panels and Closure: 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick particleboard thermoset panels with no urea formaldehyde in Oyster color. Provide the following, cut to fit field conditions, where indicated:
1.	Wall filler between cabinet side and wall.
2.	Top filler between cabinet top and wall.
3.	Top of cabinet closure panel between cabinet and finished ceiling or soffits.
4.	Finished back panel for exposed cabinet backs. 
P.	Butt Hinges: 2-3/4 inches (70 mm), 5-knuckle steel hinges made from 0.090 inch (2.29 mm) thick metal, ANSI/BHMA A156.9, Grade 1, with powder-coated finish, through-bolted to door and side panels and welded to grille door frames. Provide 2 hinges on compartment doors, and 4 hinges on full-height doors.
Q.	Slide Latch: 0.105 inch (2.67 mm) min. thickness steel, with padlock eye, powder-coat finish, through-bolted to panel door and side panel and welded to grille door frames. Latches securely without padlock. Provide with clear plastic label holder for use with standard size labels; number system available for user to print. Padlocks furnished by Owner.
R.	Panel Connectors: 1/4-20 by 1.77 inch (45 mm) panel connectors, with steel thread inserts, powder coated to match panels. 
S.	Cabinet Levelers: Leveling glides with 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter threaded steel rod in steel corner brackets, minimum two each per cabinet side, accessible from within unit, and concealed in completed installation.
T.	Carcass joinery includes lag screws powder coated to match substrate.
U.	Back panel 7/32 inch (5.6 mm) reinforced with 3/4 inch (19 mm) stretchers panels held in a dado groove and lag screwed in place.
V.	Fasteners: Manufacturer-recommended fasteners as required for casework substrate and project performance requirements, consisting of one or more of the following:
1.	Sheet Metal Screws: SAE J78, corrosion-resistant-coated, self-drilling, self-tapping steel drill screws.
2.	Wood Screws: ASME B18.6.1.
3.	Expansion Anchors in Concrete and Concrete Masonry Units: Carbon-steel, zinc plated.
4.	Hardware supplied to anchor the cabinets to the wall and to adjacent casework
W.	Finish: Steel Sheet, Steel Wire, and Exposed Fasteners. Urethane-based electrostatic powder coating, color as indicated. Refer to Drawings.
2.4	MUSIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
A.	Basis of Design: Music Library System as manufactured by Wenger Corporation.
1.	Standard Width 7-Shelf Unit: 173G700 S, 16 inches (41 cm) wide; 12 inches x 34-1/2 inches x 10-1/2 inches (30 x 88 x 27 cm) of shelf space available; 4 shelves adjustable, 3 shelves fixed. 
2.	Oversized Width 7-Shelf Unit: 173G700 O, 19 inches (48 cm) wide; 15 inches x 34-1/2 inches x 10-1/2 inches (38 x 88 x 27 cm) of shelf space available; 4 shelves adjustable, 3 shelves fixed. 
3.	Standard Width 6-Shelf Unit: 173G600 S, 16 inches (41 cm) wide; 12 inches x 34-1/2 inches x 10-1/2 inches (30 x 88 x 27 cm) of shelf space available; 4 shelves adjustable, 2 shelves fixed. 
4.	Oversized Width 6-Shelf Unit: 173G600 O; 19 inches (48 cm) wide; 15 inches x 34-1/2 inches x 10-1/2 inches (38 x 88 x 27 cm) of shelf space available; 4 shelves adjustable, 2 shelves fixed. 
B.	Design and Construction:
1.	Pull-out design, equally spaced shelves provide 10-1/2 inches (27 cm) of available height per shelf.
2.	Units are constructed of 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick industrial grade composite wood with no added formaldehyde and polyester laminate finish in Wenger standard colors.
3.	Shelves are reinforced with an aluminum extrusion that includes a slot with vinyl material for labeling with dry-erase markers.
4.	Frame is 16-gauge, 1 inch (2.54 cm) square tubular steel, painted black.
5.	Back panel is designed to fit on either side of unit for left or right hand use.
6.	Includes four 8 inch (20 cm) diameter casters.
7.	Each unit contains bumpers for control of side and outward movement.
8.	Unit requires anchoring to floor and wall.
9.	Each shelf rated at 100 lbs. (45 kg) maximum capacity.
10.	Ten-year warranty.
11.	Top closure, constructed particleboard that matches the end covers, supports up to 50 lb/lin.ft. (74 kg/m) loading.
12.	Oblique file system accessory on standard 12 inch (30 cm) shelf widths. 
13.	Lock option (padlocks not included). 
C.	Substrate and Loading: Verify substrate is concrete or epoxy coated concrete; not recommended for installation on padded carpet or vinyl flooring. 
1.	Floor point load for a 7-shelf unit at rated load is 800 psi (5516 kpa) per caster. 
2.	Floor point load for a 6-shelf unit at rated load is 700 psi (4826 kpa) per caster. 
D.	Sustainability: GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified and GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified.
2.5	FIXED THEATER MAKE UP STATIONS
A.	Fixed Theater Make Up Stations: Fixed, wall-mounted unit with countertop, shelf, mirror, electrical convenience outlet, and make up lights (light bulbs not supplied).
1.	Product: Wenger Corp., Studio Make Up Station.
B.	Size: Nominal 36 inch (910 mm) wide model: 40-3/8-inch wide by 20-inch deep by 44-inch high (1030 mm by 510 mm by 1120 mm).
C.	Size: Nominal 30 inch (76 cm) wide model: 34-3/8-inch wide by 20-inch deep 44-inch high (870 mm by 510 mm by 1120 mm).
D.	Size: As indicated on Drawings.
E.	Countertop: Thermoset panel, 1 inch (25 mm) thick, concave shape.
F.	Overhead Shelf: Thermoset panel.
1.	Size: 12-inches (305-mm) deep by width of casework.
G.	Mirror: 28 inch (711 mm) by 8 inches (203 mm) less than nominal unit width.
1.	ASTM C 1503, clear glass, mirror glazing quality, with steel laminated backing. 
H.	Tackboard:
1.	Size: 6-inch wide by 28-inch long (152-mm wide by 711-mm long).
2.	Mounting: Top.
3.	Mounting: Side.
4.	Mounting: Bottom.
I.	Electrical Wiring: 3-wire, 24-inch (610-mm) electrical pigtail below the countertop prepared for hard wiring to building electrical service.
1.	Power: 115 VAC single phase.
2.	Power: 250 VAC single phase (European).
3.	Light switch: Rocker switch controlling make up lights.
4.	GFCI convenience receptacle, 20A. (Domestic Only)
J.	Make Up Lights:
1.	Lamp Bases: Medium (one-inch) Edison-base accepting maximum 60W incandescent or 15W swirl fluorescent lamps. Lamps to be provided by others.
2.	Lamp Bases: Medium Edison-base accepting maximum 60W incandescent or 15W swirl fluorescent lamps. Lamps to be provided by others.
3.	Lamp Bases: 27mm EU lamp bases.
4.	Lamp Base Quantity: 9 for free-standing units; 6 for paired units. 
5.	Lamp Base Quantity: 8 for free-standing units; 5 for paired units. 
6.	Protective Cages: Wire cages, 3/16 inch (5 mm) diameter steel wire, configured to allow changing of lamps without removing cage.
K.	Fiberboard: ANSI A208.2, Grade LD or MD.
L.	Thermoset Panels: Fiberboard finished with thermally-fused PVC with melamine backer, with the following characteristics:
1.	Surface Abrasion Resistance: Taber Wheel, 400 cycles.
M.	Accessories:
1.	Storage Cage: Under-counter storage cage.
2.	Pull Out Drawer: Under-counter lockable sliding drawer.
3.	Tack Pad: White tackable surface in a matte white frame mounted on mirror.
N.	Hardware:
1.	Mounting Bracket: Individual mounting bracket with multiple holes and adjustable vertical slots for leveling between units in multiple unit installation.
O.	Finishes:
1.	Steel Sheet, Steel Wire, and Exposed Fasteners: Urethane-based electrostatic powder coating.
a.	Mirror surround and corner accent panel color: White.
2.6	PORTABLE THEATER MAKE UP STATIONS
A.	Portable Theater Make-Up Stations: Equipped with convenience handle, head and shoulders mirror, make up lights, electrical receptacle, and electrical power cord (light bulbs not supplied).
1.	Product: Wenger Corp., Backstage Portable Make-Up Station.
2.	Size: 33 inches wide by 9-3/8 inches deep by 33-1/4 inches high (840 mm wide by 240 mm deep by 850 mm high).
3.	Framing: Steel frame with aluminum trim.
4.	Weight: 38 lb (17.2 kg).
5.	Base: Four rubber feet.
6.	Lamp Bases: Six bases accepting 60-watt incandescent or 15-watt fluorescent lamps, with switch. Lamps to be provided by others.
7.	Wiring: 10-foot (3048-mm), 12 ga. wire with plug end.
8.	Convenience Outlet: GFCI receptacle.
9.	Finish: 
a.	Case: Matte white finish.
2.7	METAL SHELVING SYSTEMS
A.	GearBoss Metal Shelving Systems, Shelf Starter Bay, Shelf Add-On Bay, and Shelves by Wenger Corporation:  Cantilever-type modular metal storage shelving system comprised of the following components:
1.	Structural Performance: 
a.	Allowable Load Rating: 1000 lb. (373 kg) per 4 by 8-foot (1219 by 2438-mm) bay. 
b.	Load-Carrying Capacity per 48 inch (1219 mm) Shelf: 250 lb. (113 kg). 
2.	Shelf Unit Uprights: Steel tube, metallic-coated, 2-inch (50.8 mm) square, 0.109-inch (2.76 mm) thick, with perforations on all four sides at 1 inch (25 mm) on center. 
3.	Horizontal Stringer: Formed sheet steel, metallic-coated, 0.075-inch (1.9-mm) thick. 
4.	Shelf Cross Tubes: 14 gauge steel tube, metallic-coated, 5/8-inch (22-mm) square. 
5.	Shelf Brackets: Formed steel, 0.015-inch (0.38-mm) thick. 
6.	Laminate-Clad Wood Panels: Core material and thickness indicated, finished with thermally-fused anti-microbial polyester surfacing on both sides. 
7.	Unit Width: 48 inch (1219 mm) center-to-center unless otherwise indicated. 
8.	Unit Height: 96 inches (2438 mm). 
9.	Unit Height: As indicated on the Drawings. 
10.	Shelves can be adjusted in 1 inch (25 mm) increment without tools. 
B.	Metal Shelving Materials: 
1.	Aluminum Extruded Bars, Profiles, and Tubes: ASTM B221. 
2.	Sheet Steel: Cold-rolled, ASTM A1008, commercial steel, type B. 
3.	Steel Tube: ASTM A501, hot-formed steel tubing. 
4.	Steel Wire: ASTM C510, cold drawn steel wire. 
5.	Particleboard: To ANSI A208.1, minimum 43 lb/cu. ft. (689 kg/cu. m) density. 
a.	Provide fire retardant treated type. 
6.	Plywood: APA standards PS1-98 section 5.7.4 or 5.7.1 or ANSI /HPVA HP-1-2004 Panel provide with HDF skins to prevent grain telegraphing.
7.	Steel Tube: ASTM A500, cold-formed steel tubing. 
8.	Laminate Finish: Composite, of thickness indicated, finished with thermally-fused anti-microbial polyester surfacing on both sides, meeting performance properties of NEMA LD3 for VGS grade, with heat bonded, radiused, 3 mm thick extruded PVC edge banding. 
a.	Surface Abrasion Resistance: Taber Wheel, 400 cycles, for solid colors. 
9.	PVC Edge Banding: LMA EDG-1, radiused PVC extrusions, 3  mm thick, heat-bonded. 
10.	Anchors and Fasteners: 
a.	Factory Provided: Material, type, and size recommended by manufacturer for secure anchorage to substrate. 
b.	Field Installed: Manufacturer-recommended fasteners furnished by Contractor as required for locker substrate and project requirements. 
C.	Metal Shelving Fabrication: 
1.	Fabricate components square, and rigid. Make exposed metal safe to touch and free of sharp ends or burrs. 
2.	Form frames, panels, doors, and accessories from one-piece, or one rigid assembly, unless specifically shown on Shop Drawings. 
3.	Factory preassemble metal components by welding all joints, and connections; with no bolts, nuts, screws, or rivets used  in assembly, except as required for knock down shipping and attachment to mounting surfaces. 
D.	Metal Shelving Accessories: 
1.	Shelf Depth: 17.5 inches (444 mm) with 2 cross tubes. 
2.	Shelf Depth: 30.5 inches (775 mm) with 4 cross tubes. 
3.	Lock Box: Steel sides and bottom, polished aluminum front, key-tab lock, hinged door panel lockable with  a key. 
4.	Work Surface: Particleboard laminate-clad panel with graphite high wear laminate with black edge band, 1-1/8-inch (28.6-mm) thick, inserted into 30-1/2 inch (775 mm) cantilever shelf bracket over cross tubes. Quantity of work surfaces as indicated on Drawings. 
5.	Cantilevered Shelf: Steel tube and bracket, with aluminum extrusion nosing, mill finish unless otherwise indicated. 
6.	Hinged Panel Doors: Laminate clad panel door 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) thick. 
7.	Garment Hanger: Steel round tube mounts underneath shelf; powder-coat finish, black. Quantity of garment bars as indicated on Drawings. 
8.	Drawer: Pull-out utility drawer mounted under work surface. 
E.	Metal Shelving Finishes: Manufacturer's standard finish, color as selected by Architect from  manufacturer's standard colors. 
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Examine casework installation areas for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances, location of blocking and other anchoring reinforcements, and other existing conditions affecting installation and performance of casework. Proceed with casework installation upon correction of unsatisfactory conditions.
3.2	CASEWORK INSTALLATION
A.	Install plumb, level, and true; using integral levelers. Install in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and approved submittals.
1.	Install seismic bracing and fastening in accordance with approved shop drawings.
B.	Install hardware uniformly and precisely. Set hinges snug and flat. Adjust and align hardware so moving parts operate freely and contact points meet accurately. Allow for final adjustment after installation.
C.	Adjust casework and hardware so doors and drawers operate smoothly without warp or bind and close with uniform reveals.
D.	Metal Shelving Requirements: 
1.	Anchor uprights to walls using anchors of type, size, and spacing recommended by manufacturer. 
2.	Install shelves in each unit. 
3.	Erect cantilever adjustable uprights to substrate with a maximum tolerance from vertical of 1/4 inch (6 mm). 
4.	Adjust metal shelving so connectors and other components engage accurately and securely.  Verify modular components fit easily into alternate locations without force or use of tools. 
3.3	CLEANING AND PROTECTING
A.	Repair or replace defective work as directed by Architect upon inspection.
B.	Clean casework surfaces. Touch up, refinish, or replace damaged components in a manner acceptable to Architect. 
C.	Turn over operation and maintenance instructions to Owner.

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