TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FORT HARRISON MONTANA.docx

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM #0001 - ONE (1) 110-120 LB. POUND STEAM HEATED DRYING AND

CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH INTERNAL LINT COLLECTION

Furnish and install one (1) each 110-120 -pound steam heated drying and conditioning tumbler with internal lint collection. The tumbler shall be single door, non-pass-through type tumbler. Outside make-up air is not required.

The new tumblers shall be located in the same area as the old dryers on the clean side of the laundry.

1. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type, non-pass-through Size – 110-120 pound cylinder.

5 Reversing and non-reversing required.

6. Tumbler shall be Steam heated.

7. Light required to designate that tumbler is in operation.

8. Tumbler shall have internal lint collection.

9. Tumbler shall be equipped with Over-Dry Protection.

10. A secondary lint collection system shall be installed. Tumbler shall have In-line Lint Filters installed that are self-Cleaning, duct mounted, with fusible link spray head for fire suppression.

11. Tumbler's exhaust air shall be directed to outside atmosphere.

12. The front and sides of the tumbler shall incorporate a durable cart bumper and kick plate to protect the front and sides of the tumbler from damage from carts. The durable cart bumpers shall also be installed on the tops of the tumbler for protection from tall transport carts.

13. Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a LED beacon rotary light (colored Amber) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Tumbler shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.

14. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler. A Yellow background with legend shall be installed behind the emergency stop button.

15. Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the contractor. All lockout/tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lockout/Tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, water, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lockout/tag-out procedures. Procedures shall be permanently mounted on each machine for the mechanics use.

16. The tumbler shall be equipped with a combustion auto response system that will detect a fire within the tumbler cylinder. The system shall incorporate a multi-port manifold to saturate the load. A flow alarm valve shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored RED) and audible alarm, to be located on the tumbler, to indicate if a fire exists in the tumbler. The tumbler shall also be connected to the building fire alarm system to alert authorities of a fire in the tumblers. The tumbler shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe with a tamper proof valve. A backflow preventer shall be installed within six (6) inches of the domestic water main that is connected to the dedicated domestic water pipe. A maintenance valve shall be installed on the branch domestic water line before entry in to the tumbler and drain into a floor drain if available for maintenance of the fire suppression system.

17. Exhaust ductwork shall be cylindrical and have large, easily accessible, hinged access panels/doors installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Exhaust air ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with White PVC covering with identification and flow markings and shall be discharged through the roof.

18. All ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel. Ductwork shall be sealed water tight, identified and have directional flow markings installed.

19. All ductwork located on the roof shall be installed for wind protection.

20. The housing shall have doors located at an ergonomic readily accessible height and shall be hinged with a heavy duty latch and door handle. The doors shall have a window fabricated from a commercial grade of shock and heat resistant glass.

21. An hour meter shall be installed on each tumbler that will show actual hours of run time of the tumbler.

22. Furnish and install a one (1) 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet between by tumbler for mechanics use.

23. A blow-down device will be installed within the tumbler location. A minimum (1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around tumbler. This device(s) shall include:

ITEM #0002 - TWO (2) 200-220 LB. POUND STEAM HEATED DRYING AND

CONDITIONING TUMBLERS WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION

SYSTEM

Furnish and install two (2) each 200-220 -pound steam heated drying and conditioning tumbler with internal lint collection. The tumbler shall be single door, non-pass-through type tumbler. Outside make-up air is not required.

The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms, and surgical linens. All exhaust duct work shall be new. Any roof penetrations either new or existing shall be the responsibility of the successful offeror. All roof work shall be in compliance with State Roofing Codes.

The new tumblers shall be located in the same area as the old dryers on the clean side of the laundry.

No tumblers will be considered acceptable if loading ramps are required for loading.

1. Furnish and install two (2) each 200-220-pound steam heated drying and conditioning dryers with internal lint collection. The dryers shall be single door, non-pass-through type dryer. Outside make-up air is not required.

Within the design of the laundry, the new dryers shall be located where the old one is

2. Units shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type, non-pass-through Size – 200-220-pound cylinder.

3. Furnish and install a new 208-volt power disconnect box for the new dryers. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for dryer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics – 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Electrical installation shall include ¾ inch EMT conduit with compression fittings. Disconnects shall be installed in accordance with NEC 110.26 (A) (1) (2)

4. Dryers shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. Dryer shall be capable of programming each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a laminated printed card or paper showing the items dried. Example – Program 1 – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Dry time 35 min – cool down 8 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use.

5. Galvanized cylinders required.

6. Reversing and non-reversing required.

7. Tumbler shall be Steam heated.

8. Light required to designate that tumbler is in operation.

9. Tumbler shall have internal lint collection.

10. Tumblers shall be equipped with Over-Dry Protection

11. A secondary lint collection system shall be installed. Tumblers shall have In-line Lint Filters installed that are self-Cleaning, duct mounted, with fusible link spray head for fire suppression. Both dryers can be connected to the same secondary lint collection system.

12. Tumbler's exhaust air shall be directed to outside atmosphere.

13. The front and sides of the dryers shall incorporate a durable cart bumper and kick plate to protect the front and sides of the tumbler from damage from carts. The durable cart bumpers shall also be installed on the tops of the dryers for protection from tall transport carts.

14. Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a LED beacon rotary light (colored Amber) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Dryer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.

15. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler. A Yellow background with legend shall be installed behind the emergency stop button.

16. Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the contractor. All lockout/tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lockout/Tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, water, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lockout/tag-out procedures. Procedures shall be permanently mounted on each machine for the mechanic’s use.

17. The dryer shall be equipped with a combustion auto response system that will detect a fire within the dryer cylinder. The system shall incorporate a multi-port manifold to saturate the load. A flow alarm valve shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored RED) and audible alarm, to be located on the dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer. The dryers shall also be connected to the building fire alarm system to alert authorities of a fire in the dryers. The dryer(s) shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe with a tamper proof valve. A backflow preventer shall be installed within six (6) inches of the domestic water main that is connected to the dedicated domestic water pipe. A maintenance valve shall be installed on the branch domestic water line before entry in to the dryers and drain into a floor drain if available for maintenance of the fire suppression system.

18. Exhaust ductwork shall be cylindrical and have large, easily accessible, hinged access panels/doors installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Exhaust air ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with White PVC covering with identification and flow markings and shall be discharged through the roof.

19. All ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel. Ductwork shall be sealed water tight, identified and have directional flow markings installed.

20. All ductwork located on the roof shall be installed for wind protection.

21. The housing shall have doors located at an ergonomic readily accessible height and shall be hinged with a heavy duty latch and door handle. The doors shall have a window fabricated from a commercial grade of shock and heat resistant glass.

22. An hour meter shall be installed on each dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryers.

23. Furnish and install a one (1) 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet between by dryer for mechanic’s use.

24. A blow-down device will be installed within the dryer location. A minimum (1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around all dryers. This device(s) shall include:

a. A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI.

b. Minimum 50 foot length of heavy duty, reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel.

c. Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas.

Waste Managed, External Automated Lint Collection System

Furnish and install external to the machine, automatic dry type lint collector for the tumblers. Design as to in plant is in accordance to manufactures design. The lint collector shall recover a minimum of 85 percent of lint discharged. The lint collector shall be constructed of rust resistant, weatherproof, heavy gauge stainless steel or fire-retardant compound. The lint collection area shall be accessible for service and internally accessible for service and replacement of parts through an inspection door.

1. The lint screen shall be constructed of fire-resistant material. This screen shall be capable of being easily removed, machine washed, and reinstalled with minimum effort.

2. The lint collector control shall be 120 vac. The control shall be manufactured with components that are user serviceable, and parts shall be easily available through local sources.

3. The collector shall include a fire control consisting of a 1-inch solenoid valve, a visible alarm light, audible alarm, and a fire sensor. The control shall have an automatic reset feature.

4. The collector shall have a minimum of two spray mechanisms, 1/2-inch diameter each, to be utilized for fire control. System shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe and have tamper proof valves installed.

5. A flow alarm shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, located in the textile care processing plant to indicate if a fire exists in the lint collector. The LED beacon light shall continually rotate, allowing constant observations. The collector shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. The collector shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each tumbler for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.

6. Lint collection tumbler shall be accomplished on the inside of the plant next to tumblers.

7. One lint collector shall be connected to both of the two (2) new tumblers.

8. Electrical characteristics shall be 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.