Complete Arch Manual

Cabinet Specifications

PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. The basis of this specification is Diversified Casework (www.diversifiedcasework.com) Majestic Series. No exceptions, deviations or alternates to the specified construction or materials are allowed. B. Lifetime warranty: The selected manufacturer must warrant for the life of the product in the application and location installed, starting at the date of acceptance or occupancy, whichever comes first, that all products sold under the contract referenced above shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Purchaser shall notify the manufacturer’s representative immediately of any defective product. The manufacturer shall have a reasonable opportunity to inspect the goods. The purchaser shall return no product until receipt by purchaser of written shipping instructions from the manufacturer. C. All manufacturers must submit samples in accordance with this specification. D. The architect will impound the above samples of the successful manufacturer or owner to ensure that material delivered to the job site conforms in every respect to the samples submitted. 2.02 MATERIALS A. It is the intent of this specification to provide a high quality wood cabinet specifically designed for the lab environment. B. Hardwood shall be kiln-dried, clear, and free of defects and shall meet surface requirements as specified below. C. Plywood shall be of balanced construction and 3/4” 7-ply veneer core hardwood plywood for shelves, cabinet ends, tops and bottoms of base and tall cabinets; 1” 9-ply veneer core hardwood plywood for shelves over 36”, bottoms of wall and upper cabinets, and tops of wall, upper and tall cabinets; nominal 1/2” 9-ply veneer core plywood for drawer body; 3/4” 3-ply particleboard core plywood for cabinet doors and drawer heads. Plywood shall meet the standards of ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2009. D. Casework parts shall be as defined in AWI Quality Standards, 8th Edition, 400-G-3. E. Exposed surfaces shall be of plain-sliced, HPVA Grade A Maple veneers and compatible Grade 1 Maple hardwood lumber. F. Semi-exposed surfaces shall be plain sliced, HPVA Grade 1 Maple veneers and compatible Grade 2 hardwood lumber. G. Concealed surfaces shall be no less than HPVA Grade D face or Grade 3 back veneers and compatible mill option, hardwood lumber, suitable for the application. H. Edging for cabinet parts shall be 3 mm hardwood edging of compatible hardwood Maple. I. Hardboard shall be 1/4” thick 55 lb. density hardwood chip fiberboard formed with heat and pressure into sheets providing a hard, smooth surface. J. Glass used for framed sliding and swinging doors shall be 3/16” tempered glass. Glass used for unframed sliding doors, shall be 1/4” tempered glass. K. Drawer and door pulls shall be satin finish, zinc coated wire type, 4” centers, offering a comfortable hand grip, and be securely fastened to doors and drawers. Two pulls shall be required on all drawers over 24” long. L. Hinges shall be BHMA Grade 1 of stainless steel, five (5) knuckle institutional, .083” thick, offset type for all swinging doors. Hinges shall be 2-1/2” long, one (1) pair for doors under 4 ft. in height and 1-1/2 pair on doors over 4 ft. in height. Hinges are mounted with flathead screws, so applied to door and cabinet to withstand a weight load of 150 lbs. minimum. M. Locks when shown or called for shall be a National Lock, 5-disc tumbler with heavy duty interchangeable cylinder. Exposed lock noses shall be dull nickel (satin). Locks shall have capacity for 200 primary key changes. Master key one level with the potential of 200 different, non-interchangeable master key groups. N. Roller catches shall be used on swinging doors. Catches shall have two spring-loaded polyethylene rollers and metal catch to secure doors. Double doors without locks shall have a catch on each door. Full height cases shall have 3-point latching devices. Magnetic catches are not allowed.

1.02 BASIS OF WORK A. This specification uses Diversified Casework (www.diversifiedcasework.com) - Majestic Series (reveal overlay) Maple Cabinetry as the standard of construction for wood laboratory casework. The construction standards of this product line shall provide the basis for quality and functional installation. Pricing from other manufacturers must be submitted as an alternate in order to assure quality standards are maintained. B. Supply all equipment in accordance with this specification. No alternates, deviations or exceptions to the specified construction or materials are allowed. C. As a means of maintaining the desired level of quality, any and all other manufacturers shall be submitted as an alternate to the specified product provided by Diversified Casework. D. The owner / owner representative reserves the right to reject qualified or alternate proposals and to award based on product value where such action assures the owner greater integrity of product. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE – the following items are required components of this specification and cannot be modified. A. The wood laboratory furniture contractor shall also provide work tops and fume hoods to assure proper staging, shipment, and single source responsibility. B. Each cabinet shall be foam and shrink wrapped to ensure cabinet surfaces are protected until the time of installation. Blanket-wrap is not allowed because they do not stay with the cabinets after delivery and because they are not assured of being grease and dirt free. C. SEFA Compliance and Assurance: Wood cabinets shall be capable of passing all tests contained in SEFA 8W. Documentation shall be provided showing independent testing and compliance with SEFA 8W. D. MAS and/or Green Guard Certification: Manufacturer shall provide current documentation proving compliance and certification with either MAS or Green Guard small-scale chamber emissions test. Wood products shall be MAS Certified Green® and/or GreenGuard® Certified. E. Casework shall be installed by a factory certified installer or Lifetime Warranty shall be negated to a 2 year warranty. F. Cabinets shall be manufactured with dowel construction placed on a maximum 64mm on-center. G. Cabinets shall use a minimum of 2 mechanical fasteners along with dowel construction in securing the toe space panel. Cabinets shall use a full sub-top construction composed of a minimum of 3/4” veneer core plywood. H. Cabinets shall use a full sub-top construction composed of a minimum of 3/4” veneer core plywood. I. Cabinet faces shall be vertically grain matched within door and drawer faces. J. Wall cabinets shall be provided with 3/4” X 4” screw strips at both the top and bottom behind the cabinet back and doweled into both cabinet sides. Screws shall be applied via pocket hole fastener systems. 1.04 SUBMITTALS A. Submit compliance statement with bid. B. Casework samples will be required and reviewed per specification. Samples shall be delivered, at no cost to the architect or owner, to a destination set forth by the architect or owner. This must be done seven (7) days before quotation deadline as a condition of approval of each bidder. Samples shall be full size, production type samples, as will be delivered for the project. Furnish the following: 1. One combination drawer and cupboard base unit, including one shelf. 2. One sample of all top materials shown or called for. 3. Sample of all mechanical service fittings, locks, door pulls, hinges, and interior hardware. C. Submit shop drawings for furniture assemblies showing plans, elevations, ends, cross sections, service run spaces, location, and type of service fittings. 1. Coordinate shop drawings with other work involved. 2. Provide roughing-in drawings for mechanical and electrical services when required.

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