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SECTION 10 56 26 – MOBILE HIGH DENSITY SHELVING SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division
01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this
Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them.
1.02
REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified
by a specific edition date.
B. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be
applicable to this Project.
C. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with all applicable requirements and
standards.
1.03
QUALITY ASSURANCE
[DELETE ANY OR ALL OF THE THREE BELOW IF NOT REQUIRED BY SIZE OF JOB.]
[ARCHITECT/ENGINEER MUST DELETE EVERYTHING IN BLUE AND IN BRACKETS BEFORE PUBLISHING.]
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Firm (material producer) with not less than five years of
production experience, whose published literature clearly indicates general compliance of
products with requirements of this section.
B. Installer Qualifications: Firm specializing in high density storage shelving system installation
with not less than five years of experience installing systems similar to those required for this
Project.
C. Single Source Responsibility: Provide material produced by a single manufacturer for
shelving, carriers and track.
1.04
SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
1. Manufacturer’s product data, including a listing of all products, model numbers, and
designs proposed for use in the Work of this Section.
2. Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer's printed instructions for maintenance of
installed Work, including methods and frequency recommended for maintaining optimum
condition under anticipated use conditions. Include precautions against materials and
methods which may be detrimental to finishes and performance.
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B. Samples:
[DELETE BELOW IF TYPES, COLORS AND MATERIALS ARE PRESELECTED AND SCHEDULED.]
1. Samples for Initial Selection Purposes: Submit manufacturer's standard size samples of
colors and finishes.
[RETAIN BELOW WITH OR WITHOUT ABOVE. REVISE LIST OF REQUIRED SAMPLES TO CORRESPOND
WITH PRODUCTS SPECIFIED.]
2. Samples for Verification Purposes: Submit 6 inch square samples of each color and finish
required. Prepare from same material to be used for the Work.
[NOTE: CLARIFY ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS WHICH DEVIATE FROM STANDARD INSTALLATION. REQUEST
INSTALLATION DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS IN LIEU OF MAKING A GENERAL STATEMENT
REGARDING SPECIAL INSTALLATION DETAILS.]
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Show location, ranges and extent of high density storage shelving system.
2. Show installation details at non standard conditions.
D. Record Documents:
[DELETE WARRANTIES BELOW IF NONE REQUIRED]
1. Provide record approved product data, samples, shop drawings, and warranties.
1.05
REPLACEMENT MATERIALS
[DETERMINE QUANTITY OF ACCESSORY COMPONENTS REQUIRED.]
1. Replacement Materials: After completion of Work, deliver accessory components as
required. Furnish replacement materials from same production run as materials installed.
Package replacement materials with protective covering, identified with appropriate
labels.
1.06
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Comply with instructions and recommendations of manufacturer for special delivery, storage
and handling requirements.
1.07
SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING
A. Sequence storage shelving system installation with other Work to minimize possibility of
damage and soiling during remainder of construction period.
1.08
WARRANTY
[GENERALLY DELETE THIS ENTIRE ARTICLE. WARRANTIES ARE USUALLY INTENDED ONLY FOR
EXTENSIVE CUSTOM FABRICATED WORK OR LARGE HIGH QUALITY INSTALLATIONS WHERE INITIAL
COST IS NOT A PRIME FACTOR. IN THE EVENT THAT WARRANTIES ARE REQUIRED, VERIFY WITH
OWNER'S COUNSEL THAT WARRANTIES STATED IN THIS ARTICLE ARE NOT LESS THAN WHAT IS
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AVAILABLE UNDER PREVAILING LOCAL LAWS.]
A. Special Project Warranty: Submit a written warranty, executed by Contractor, Installer and
Manufacturer, agreeing to repair or replace units which fail in materials or workmanship within
the specified warranty period. This warranty shall be in addition to and not a limitation of other
rights the Owner may have against the Contractor under Contract Documents.
[IF WARRANTIES ARE REQUIRED, CHANGE THE PARAGRAPH BELOW TO REFLECT THE DESIRED
WARRANTY PERIOD.]
1. Warranty period of five (5) years after the date of substantial completion.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
GENERAL
A. All materials shall meet or exceed all applicable referenced standards, federal, state and local
requirements, and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
2.02
MANUFACTURERS
A. To establish standards of manufacture, operation, performance, and appearance,
specifications are based on products of Spacesaver Inc. Subject to compliance with
requirements, products of the following manufacturers will also be acceptable:
[REVISE MFRS. LISTING TO SUIT AVAILABLE PRODUCTS. VERIFY THE SYSTEM TYPES AVAILABLE FROM
EACH MFR. ]
1. Aurora Storage Products
2. Lundia, Inc.
3. Montel, Inc.
4. Mayline Group
5. Tab Products Co.
2.03
MATERIALS
[CONFIGURATION OF TRACK, CARRIERS AND METHOD OF MOVEMENT OF SHELF UNITS VARIES WITH
MFR. THE TWO MOST COMMON TYPES ARE SPECIFIED BELOW AS EXAMPLES; HIGH DENSITY MOBILE
UNIT CARRIER SYSTEM IN WHICH AN ENTIRE BANK OF SHELVES MOVES AT ONCE, AND A LATERALLY
MOVING CARRIER SYSTEM IN WHICH ONLY THE INDIVIDUAL UNITS SLIDE ALONG A TRACK.
MECHANICALLY ASSISTED SYSTEMS, WHERE AN ENTIRE BANK MOVES, IS THE TYPE MOST TYPICALLY
USED AT MD ANDERSON]
A. Mobile High Density Storage System:
1. Mechanically Assisted Mobile System:
[SELECT EITHER THE TYPE SYSTEM ABOVE OR BELOW TO SUIT PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. ALL THE
DETAILED INFORMATION BELOW APPLIES TO BOTH TYPE SYSTEMS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS
RELATING TO ELECTRIC MOTORS/CONTROLS AND MECHANICAL DRIVE]
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2. Electrically Operated Mobile System:
a.
System with rail and deck assembly, two or more parallel rails, prefabricated
platform between rails, and mobilized carrier riding on rails. Unit fastened to floor,
and equipped with built in levelers accessible from top surface of deck to be
adjusted at any time with system fully loaded and in use
b.
Plastic Laminate: NEMA LD 3 high pressure, GP-28 Vertical Grade.
c.
Storage Shelf Case: Modular steel storage case equipped with adjustable shelves
of height and shelf quantity as indicated.
d.
Uprights: Minimum 18 ga. cold rolled steel formed into either a 2” wide “Tee” shape
common post, or a 1” wide “Angle” shape end post. Locate keyhole-shaped slots at
1 ½” centers vertically on the inner face of posts. Four-post closed uprights shall
have a 24 ga. closure panel between the posts, and Case-type uprights shall have
two 24 ga. closure panels between the posts and flush with the outer edges of the
uprights. All double-face case-type uprights to have a stiffening channel formed
along the vertical center line of the closure panel.
e.
Adjustable Shelves: 9/16” in height and formed of minimum 22 gage cold-rolled
steel with flanges on all four sides and front and rear flanges turned “down” and
“in”. Shelves to be adjustable on 1 ½” centers vertically, and be supported front
and back by two shelf supports of 14 gage min. hot rolled steel. Multi-function slots
for file and bin dividers shall be located on 2” centers across entire shelf length,
starting 1” from each end. Height of shelf, including supports, shall be ¾”. Plain
canopy tops shall be supplied on all shelving sections. Shelves shall be designed to
carry a minimum load of 50 lbs. per sq. ft. of shelf, with reinforcement as required
to provide maximum deflection of 1/8”. Construct shelves to lock between uprights
and panels.
f.
Base and Canopy: Minimum 19 gage steel, fully enclosed base, constructed to
receive end and intermediate panels. Canopy of 19 gage steel, with 1 ¼” front face.
g.
Back Stops and Center Stops: Provide back stops on single-face slotted shelves
and center stops on double-face slotted shelves. Back stops shall be minimum 18
gage steel and center stops shall be minimum 24 gage steel. All stops shall be
slotted to accept dividers.
h.
Dividers: Minimum 20 gage steel dividers and/or bin dividers shall be provided as
indicated.
i.
Reference Shelves: Waist-high roll out reference shelves shall be provided as
indicated.
j.
Back Panel: One piece full height steel construction, designed to lock into rear
flanges of end and intermediate panels.
[SECURITY DOORS BELOW ARE ALSO APPLICABLE TO LATERALLY MOVING CARRIER SYSTEMS, AND
SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THAT SECTION IF REQUIRED IN PROJECT]
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k.
Rolling Security Doors: Manually operated, torsion spring assisted aluminum rolling
shutters with painted inner and outer faces and center foamed core. Continuous
interlocking slats spanning entire door width. Provide sidelocks at ends of
alternating slats. Hood constructed of 3005 aluminum alloy, and guide rails
constructed of 6063-T5 aluminum.
l.
Rails: ASTM/AISI Type 1035 or 1045 steel with a capacity of 1000 pounds per
lineal foot and minimum 5/8 inch wide contact surface. Center flanged rails to meet
center flanged guide wheels. Assembly recessed within deck to create flush floor.
Provide covering for space between rails and platform.
m.
Provide manufacturer's design movable carriages fabricated of welded or bolted
steel construction. Design carriages to allow shelving uprights to recess and
interlock into the carriages a minimum of 3/4 inch (19MM).
[TRACKS MAY BE RECESSED INTO FLOOR IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE CHANGE IN ELEVATION. DELETE
DECK ITEM BELOW WHEN RECESSED TRACK IS USED.]
n.
Deck: Minimum 3/4 inch thick, underlayment grade plywood fabricated into panels.
Provide factory-produced fire retardant treated material. Cover with finish as
indicated. Provide sloped, ADA compliant, aluminum ramp at aisle access side.
o.
Carriers: Minimum 11 gage steel channels, fastened together to form rigid frame;
continuous lip around entire carriage perimeter, enabling units to be independent of
fastening to carrier. Locate channel members to transmit load directly through
wheels to rail. Equip each carriage with two rubber bumpers. Height of carriers
shall be such that final mounting height for shelving cases is not more than 7
inches above leveled slab.
p.
Wheels: Self guiding, center flanged drive wheels to conform to rail profile, turning
on steel ball bearings which have been permanently lubricated and sealed. Wheels
assembled into steel housing bolted to underside of carrier. Each wheel rated for
3,200 lbs. minimum load capacity.
[DELETE ITEM BELOW IF ELECTRICALLY POWERED SYSTEM IS SPECIFIED]
q.
Mechanical Drive: Provide triple arm operating wheel with rotating hand knobs
located on end panel, which transmits power through a chain drive to drive wheels
on each carriage. Drive system design shall prevent carriage whipping, binding,
and excessive wheel and rail wear. Design gearing system to move a gross load of
4,000 lbs., minimum, with effort of 1 lb. A chain tensioning device shall be provided
on each chain drive with provision for adjusting tension without removing end
panels.
r.
Optional Accessories: Provide accessories as scheduled:
[DELETE AS REQUIRED BY PROJECT.]
1) Chrome plated handle for manually movable carriers.
2) Built in drive lock.
3) Built in aisle holder/lock.
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4) Anti tip device.
5) Full height end panels to enclose disc drive.
6) Operating handle at each end of carrier.
[ITEM BELOW IS FOR A MECHANICALLY ASSISTED SYSTEM]
7) Mechanical, non-powered, sweep and safety stop.
[DELETE OPTION BELOW IF ELECTRICALLY POWERED SYSTEM IS NOT SPECIFIED]
8) Mechanical, line powered, sweep and safety stop.
9) Photo sweep scanning and safety stop.
10) Carriage mount locks.
11) Automatic aisle locking system with color-coded indicators for locked or unlocked
mode.
[ITEMS BELOW APPLY TO ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MOBILE SYSTEM, AND SHOULD BE DELETED IF
MECHANICALLY ASSISTED MOBILE SYSTEM IS SPECIFIED]
s.
Drive System: Each electric carriage shall be provided with a current limited
fractional horsepower gear motor, connected to the drive wheel assembly with a
roller chain. System shall operate on 115 V.A.C. 50/60 hertz, 20 amp dedicated
circuit, one per module. An overhead mounted power pantogragh distribution
system shall conceal all interconnecting wiring.
t.
Movement Controls: Carriage control panel on the accessible (open) end of each
moveable carriage. Minimum controls shall include directional control buttons,
STOP/RESET push-button and a red reset light.
u.
System controls shall have the capability to start motors on each movable carriage
“sequentially” to minimize power demands, or all at once as a “block”. System shall
provide smooth operation through dynamic braking. No additional hardware shall
be required to change between “sequential” and “block” movement. Maximum
running speed shall be limited to 3.3 inches (84 mm) per second.
v.
Provide solid state controls which include indication of safety system operation
status, which aisle is in use, and whether carriages are in locked or unlocked
mode. Provide each aisle with a programmable distance sensor to ensure proper
timing for start/stop operation.
w.
At each aisle, provide full length infrared/photoelectric safety sweep. Safety sweep
shall activate to stop carriage movement when an obstruction is detected. Equip
with OSHA approved safety demarcation tape.
[ITEMS BELOW ARE OPTIONAL FOR ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED SYSTEMS. DELETE IF NOT REQUIRED]
x.
Provide infrared photoelectric aisle entry sensor system to stop carriage movement
if a person entering a closing aisle is detected.
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y.
Provide sensors at aisle and electric braking devices to prevent new carriage
movement if the system detects objects or persons in the open aisle when an
attempt is made to open another aisle.
z.
Individual Touchpad Aisle Access Controls: Provide a 10-digit push button keypad
at each secured carriage, with the capability to reprogram a 4-digit PIN access
code.
aa.
Provide the capability for the motorized shelving system to interface with the
building’s fire alarm system or building management system for fire protection.
bb.
A handheld rechargeable power pack shall be provided for emergency operations
in case of primary power failure.
[DELETE ENTIRE ARTICLE BELOW IF NO LATERAL SYSTEM IS SPECIFIED.]
B. Laterally Moving Carrier System:
1. Floor mounted stationary carrier platform supporting laterally moving individual shelving
case units in front of stationary back row. One guide track, one load track per movable
row.
2. Guide Track: Cold finish steel bar positioned in aluminum extrusion.
3. Load Track: 5/8 inch one-piece cold drawn steel, 2-1/8 inch base flange.
4. Deck: Minimum 3/4 inch thick, underlayment grade plywood fabricated into panels and
positioned between tracks. Provide factory-produced fire retardant treated material.
Cover with finish as indicated.
5. Carriage: One piece notched, welded aluminum extrusion, 5/8 inch lip on all four sides,
hollow portion to cover wheels.
6. Wheels: Hardened, precision ground steel, 2-3/4 inch diameter, each equipped with two
permanently shielded bearing assemblies. Provide spacers at both sides of wheel
bearings to eliminate all friction between wheels and carriage.
7. Stationary Platform: Fixed unit at rear of installation, finished height and construction
same as carriage only anchored to track.
2.04
FINISHES
[POSSIBLY LIST FINISH AND COLOR AND DELETE BELOW.]
A. Provide units in finishes and colors as selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard
finishes and colors.
[DELETE BELOW IF CUSTOM COLOR OR FINISH NOT REQUIRED.]
B. Provide units in finishes and colors as specified by the Architect for custom finish.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
[COORDINATE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND TOLERANCES
TO ENSURE THEY ARE APPROPRIATE FOR PRODUCTS SELECTED.]
3.01
PREPARATION
A. Inspect areas and conditions in which high density storage shelving will be installed. Verify
locations of power feeds, positioning of exits and aisleways and overall dimensions of space.
B. Prior to installation of shelving system, vacuum floor surface to remove dust, debris and loose
particles. Verify that components, including size and finish are those specified before
installing.
3.02
INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall meet or exceed all applicable federal, state and local requirements,
referenced standards and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
B. All installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published recommendations.
C. Install shelving system and accessories after finishing operations, including painting, have
been completed. Install system to comply with final layout drawings, in strict compliance with
manufacturers printed instructions. Position units level, plumb; at proper location relative to
adjoining units and related Work. Provide continuous non-shrink grout under guide and load
rails.
[INSERT ADDITIONAL SIMILAR PARAGRAPHS FOR SPECIAL INSTALLATION CONDITIONS AND
SEQUENCING NOT COVERED IN DIVISION 01].
3.03
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Remove and replace components which are chipped, scratched, or otherwise damaged and
which do not match adjoining Work. Provide new matching units, installed as specified and in
manner to eliminate evidence of replacement.
3.04
ADJUST
A. Adjust components and accessories to provide smoothly operating, visually acceptable
installation.
3.05
CLEANING
[REVISE AS REQUIRED BY PROJECT.]
A. Immediately upon completion of installation, clean components and surfaces.
B. Remove surplus materials, rubbish and debris resulting from installation upon completion of
Work and leave areas of installation in neat, clean condition.
3.06
DEMONSTRATION
A. Upon completion of installation of system, test to demonstrate capability and compliance with
requirements. Repair or replace units which do not operate smoothly.
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PROTECTION
A. Protect system against damage during remainder of construction period. Advise Owner of
additional protection needed to ensure that system will be without damage or deterioration at
time of substantial completion.
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