07_91_00_-_Fish_Brail_Seals.pdf

Keswick Fish Brail Replacement Specifications No. 20-C0839

Fish Brail Seals

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SECTION 07 91 00

FISH BRAIL SEALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Payment: Lump sum price offered in the Schedule for Furnish and Install Fish Brail Frame.

1. Includes cost of all labor, material, and equipment associated with furnishing and installing seals.

1.02 ABBREVIATIONS

A. AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM International (ASTM)

1. ASTM D 395-2003 Rubber Property - Compression Set

2. ASTM D 412-2006ae2 Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers - Tension

3. ASTM D 471-2010 Rubber Property – Effect of Liquids

4. ASTM D 572-2004 Rubber Deterioration by Heat and Oxygen

5. ASTM D 2240-2005 Rubber Property – Durometer Hardness

6. ASTM F 593-2002e1 Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs

7. ASTM F 594-2009e1 Stainless Steel Nuts

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 07 91 00-1, Manufacture Data and Shop Drawings:

1. Shop drawings of the new replacement fish brail seals, containing all details and dimensions.

2. Manufacturer’s catalog cut sheets for seals, and any other pertinent data to demonstrate compliance.

C. RSN 07 91 00-2, Test Reports:

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1. Seal material test reports. – Provide certified copies of all seal test reports showing test value results of all physical properties listed in Table 07 91 13A of Article 2.01. Include seal manufacturer’s name, address, and telephone number.

1.05 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, AND STORAGE

A. Select appropriate methods for handling materials to preserve integrity, quality, and function of materials.

B. Seals should be removed from crates when delivered and laid out in their natural position until installed. Avoid kinks or other causes that would distort the cross section of the seals.

C. Avoid prolonged storage in direct sunlight. Store seals in a shaded area.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 SEALS

A. Fish brail seals shall be natural rubber, polychloroprene (neoprene), polyisoprene, butadiene, and styrene, or a blend of these products, conforming to the following requirements:

Table 07 91 13A - Physical Properties of Seals

Description of Property Test Method Test Value

Tensile Strength (Method A) ASTM D 412 1500 psi (min.)

Minimum Elongation ASTM D 412 300%

Durometer Hardness ASTM D 2240 55-65

B. Seals shall be one continuous flat piece, when possible, and of constant thickness.

Dimensions of seals listed are approximate; the contractor shall verify dimensions of existing seals prior to ordering. Reference informational Drawing No. 214-D-9130 for seal locations.

1. Sides:

a. (2) 19 feet.

2. Entrance:

a. (1) 5 feet 7-3/8 inch

b. (4) 1 feet 1-1/2 inch

c. (2) 1 feet 1 inch

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d. (2) 8 feet 0-5/16 inch

3. Exit:

a. (1) 4 feet 6 inch

b. (2) 8 feet 9 inch

2.02 FASTENERS

A. Hexagon head bolts, hexagon socket flat head cap screws, and studs shall be black steel or stainless steel and comply with ASTM A 563.

1. Studs shall be threaded anchor studs, or equal.

B. Stainless steel nuts shall comply with ASTM F 594.

2.03 STEEL SEAL CLAMPING PLATES

A. Coat all steel seal clamping plates as specified in Section 09 96 20 - Coatings, in accordance with Tabulation No. 1.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 FABRICATION

A. Do not begin fabrication of seals until all submittal requirements of RSN 07 91 00-1 are approved.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Seals shall be fitted and installed on fish brail in the field.

B. Location and spacing of all fasteners and seal clamping plates shall be as shown on Informational Drawing No. 214-D-9130.

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