NOTE ** Hamilton Sorter mail receiving, sorting, and distribution components, with accessory equipment.
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NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by Hamilton Sorter, Co., Inc., which is located at:
NOTE ** 3158 Production Drive
NOTE ** Fairfield, OH 45014-4228
NOTE ** Tel: (800) 503-9966
NOTE ** Tel: (513) 870-4400
NOTE ** Fax: (800) 503-9963
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NOTE ** Hamilton Sorter makes a wide variety of high quality, ergonomically designed mailroom furniture that is completely modular and reconfigurable. All sorting units include adjustable shelves with full width index label strips.
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NOTE ** Hamilton Sorter can provide design advice and drawings if desired. Call for their "Mailroom Planning Guide", catalog of models available, and Autocad templates.
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NOTE ** SECTION 12511 - MAILROOM FURNITURE, Copyright 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
NOTE ** This specification is designed to accompany a drawing showing the size, arrangement, and internal fittings of each mailroom unit. The basic units are "consoles" (base units) with legs, which can have shelves, doors, or drawers; and "sort modules", which mount on top of consoles, on platforms, or are freestanding. Sort modules include removable shelves that are either 10-3/4 or 12-3/4 inches wide, in overall widths that fit the consoles.
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NOTE ** See the manufacturer's "Specifications Guide" for unit sizes and options. For construction documents, the layout drawing does not need to include exact model numbers, but should show sizes and options that are available. The contractor or furnishings installer will be responsible for identifying all model numbers for ordering purposes.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Incoming processing, with dump station, primary sort station, and fine sort stations.
B. Reader station.
C. Satellite mail stations.
D. Outgoing processing, with branch mail, outgoing dump, preparation, weighing, postage sort, metering, manifest, and zip code presort stations.
E. Supervisor station.
F. Storage units.
G. Mail carts.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's specification data on products.
C. Shop Drawings: Complete, detailed layout acceptable to manufacturer for ordering purposes.
D. Selection Samples: Color card of laminate finishes, for selection of colors.
E. Verification Samples: Actual laminate samples for verification of pre-specified colors.
F. Maintenance Data: Ordering information on optional components.
1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Do not deliver furniture until spaces where it is to be installed are complete and cleaned.
1.4 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Provide products manufactured by Hamilton Sorter Co., Inc., 3158 Production Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014-4228. ASD. Tel: (800) 503-9966 or (513) 870-4400. Fax: (800) 503-9963.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs; coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
B. Requests for substitution will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 FURNITURE COMPONENTS
A. Provide Hamilton Sorter "Masters" series components, fully modular and reconfigurable.
1. Select type and size of units and accessories to provide the functionality indicated on drawings.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the four following paragraphs on laminate colors. Special colors involve an upcharge. Consult the manufacturer's "Specification Guide" for color names or ask for samples.
2. Laminate Colors: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard range of colors.
3. Laminate Colors: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of standard and special colors.
4. Laminate Colors: As indicated on drawings.
5. Laminate Colors:
a. Work Surfaces: ___________.
b. Bases, Fronts, Modules, and Intermediate Shelves: _________.
c. Edge Banding: __________.
NOTE ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. Black aluminum finish is not recommended for very heavy duty operations. Other colors may be available - consult manufacturer.
6. Aluminum: Natural anodized.
7. Aluminum: Powder coated, textured black.
B. Consoles: Extruded aluminum frame and legs, assembled with machine screws, designed to enclose all edges of panels; top front edge contoured, enclosing edge of work surface.
1. Leg, Back, and Filler Panels: 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick particleboard, faced on both sides with plastic laminate.
2. Work Surfaces: 11/16 inch (17.5 mm) thick particleboard, backed with 0.027 inch (0.7 mm) phenolic backer.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following four work surface descriptions. Plastic laminate is standard, the other finishes cost more. If more than one finish is required, edit the text to indicate where each is to be used.
3. Work Surface Finish: Mar- and stain-resistant high pressure plastic laminate.
4. Work Surface Finish: Impact-resistant styrene.
5. Work Surface Finish: Impact-resistant ABS plastic.
6. Work Surface Finish: Stainless steel.
NOTE ** The following paragraphs are optional. Delete if not required.
7. Provide matching laminate inserts in exposed faces of frame members.
8. Provide adjustable legs, for total height of 28 to 32 inches (711 to 812 mm).
9. Provide wheels where indicated.
10. Provide dump rims where indicated.
11. Provide internal fittings indicated.
12. Provide cable cutouts with plastic grommets where indicated.
13. Provide two separate cable raceways in units requiring cable cutouts.
C. Sort Modules: Plastic laminate covered particleboard; 1 inch thick vertical ends and 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick top, bottom, and interior partitions; concealed fasteners; locking to console frame.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following four paragraphs. If more than one size is required, indicate on drawings.
1. Provide sections sized as indicated on drawings.
a. Standard size: 10-3/4 by 11-3/4 inch (273 by 299 mm) deep shelves.
b. Legal size: 10-3/4 by 15-7/8 inch (273 by 403 mm) deep shelves.
c. Oversize: 12-3/4 by 15-7/8 inch (324 by 403 mm) deep shelves.
2. Provide sections sized to fit standard, 10-3/4 by 11-3/4 inch (273 by 299 mm) deep shelves.
3. Provide sections sized to fit legal size, 10-3/4 by 15-7/8 inch (273 by 403 mm) deep shelves.
4. Provide sections sized to fit oversize, 12-3/4 by 15-7/8 inch (324 by 403 mm) deep shelves.
5. Each vertical section fitted with full depth injection molded rigid PVC plastic shelf supports, at 1 inch on center.
NOTE ** Laminate-covered wood shelves are also available.
6. Provide removable and interchangeable polyethylene shelves with full width aluminum indexing support channel front and back, tested to hold minimum of 30 pounds (13.6 kg); manufacturer's standard quantity for unit size.
7. Indexing channels covered with removable clear plastic cover, holding paper index strips.
NOTE ** Integral platforms raise the sorting shelves above the console surface, providing more work space. Separate platforms are also available.
8. Integral platforms where platform space is indicated.
NOTE ** The following paragraphs are optional. Delete if not required.
9. Provide open back modules with clear acrylic plastic doors on back where indicated.
10. Provide clear acrylic plastic doors on front where indicated.
11. Provide open back platform where indicated.
12. Provide clear acrylic display boards mounted at angle at top of modules.
13. Provide drawers and file hangers where indicated.
14. Provide tackboard where indicated; fabric: _______.
15. Provide tasklights where indicate.
D. Freestanding Modules: Same construction and finish as sort modules, with feet for floor installation.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following four paragraphs. If more than one size is required, indicate on drawings.
1. Provide sections sized as indicated on drawings.
a. Standard size: 10-3/4 by 11-3/4 inch (273 by 299 mm) deep shelves.
b. Legal size: 10-3/4 by 15-7/8 inch (273 by 403 mm) deep shelves.
c. Oversize: 12-3/4 by 15-7/8 inch (324 by 403 mm) deep shelves.
2. Provide sections sized to fit standard, 10-3/4 by 11-3/4 inch (273 by 299 mm) deep shelves.
3. Provide sections sized to fit legal size, 10-3/4 by 15-7/8 inch (273 by 403 mm) deep shelves.
4. Provide sections sized to fit oversize, 12-3/4 by 15-7/8 inch (324 by 403 mm) deep shelves.
5. Provide matching solid doors where indicated.
6. Provide bottom storage area without shelves where indicated.
E. Bulk Sort Racks: Same construction as sort modules, except:
1. Fixed, angled shelves with aluminum stop on front edge.
2. Molded plastic bins with full width index channel and index strips.
2.3 MATERIALS
A. Particleboard: Industrial grade, 40 to 50 pcf (640 to 800 kg/cu m), substraight.
B. Door Handles: Aluminum, with matching finish.
C. High Pressure Plastic Laminate: WilsonArt, Pionite, or Formica.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until spaces to receive furniture have been completed and cleaned.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install furniture and accessories as indicated on drawings, level and plumb, with separate units securely anchored.
