TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS TUSCALOOSA.docx

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS – TUSCALOOSA, AL

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM # 1 – 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION AND SECONDARY LINT COLLECTOR:

Furnish and install one (1) each 400/500-pound production gas heated dryer with external to the machine lint collector. The dryer shall have color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics and capable of being programmed for dryer loads.

The 400/500-pound dryer shall be pass-thru with 1-way tilting for loading and unloading.

The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 400/500 pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from existing monorail system. Any modification needed on the monorail system for sling loading the dryer is the contractor’s responsibility. The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms and surgical linens.

Any existing roof penetrations will be removed or capped in compliance with State Roofing Codes.

1. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type,

2. Commercial preservation, packaging and packing against damage required.

3. Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Disconnects shall be installed in accordance with NEC 110.26 (A) (1) (2).

4. Dryer shall be microprocessor/color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics and capable of being programmed for dryer loads and capable of programming each category of textiles.

5. Tumbler shall be provided with removable cylinder panels and provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee.

6. Reversing and non-reversing required.

7. Tumbler shall be gas heated.

8. A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required.

9. Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels.

10. Dryer shall be equipped with a microprocessor time and temperature.

11. The tumbler shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All ductwork shall be galvanized steel and new to the outside of the building.

12. A blow-down device will be installed within the dryer location. A minimum 1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around the dryer. This device 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.

d. Locations of the blow down device(s) shall be depicted on drawings.

13. Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere.

14. Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a beacon rotary LED 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. Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature sprinkler protection.

16. 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 dryer shall also be connected to the building fire alarm system to alert authorities of a fire in the dryer. The dryer 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 dryer and drain into a floor drain or outside of the building for maintenance of the fire suppression system.

17. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with legends shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler.

18. Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out instructions for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Instructions shall be permanently attached to the dryer. Tags and locks shall be provided by the successful contractor.

19. Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have large easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Exhaust ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with white textured aluminum jacket covering and have identification and flow markings. Air intake will be insulated and wrapped in PVC plastic and have identification and flow markings.

20. All ductwork located inside the building shall be sealed identified and have directional flow markings installed.

21. Dryer shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the tilting portion of the dryer.

22. Dryer shall be capable of sling loaded from existing monorail, any modification to spur will be the responsibility of the contractor.

23. Dryer shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the dryer door in case of a power failure.

24. Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls.

25. Ductwork configuration shall meet the manufacturers recommended size and be cylindrical in design.

26. Tumbler shall have independent electronic ignition.

27. Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out / tag-out devices shall be supplied by the successful contractor.

28. Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacle at the dryer location for mechanics use.

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

30 An I-beam or other acceptable means with a ½ ton electric hoist or other device shall be supplied and installed to remove dryer motors for maintenance.

31. The dryer shall be equipped with a totalizing non-resettable gas meter. The non-resettable gas meter is required for the dryer to prove fuel consumption is less than the heat input limit in therms per year.

32. Two (2) thumb drives shall be provided with all dryer programs and formulas that will be used to install dryer programs and formulas in case of equipment control failure. One thumb drive will be attached with Velcro to the washer inside the operator control panel and the second shall be given to the textile care manager as back-up.

Waste Managed, External Automated Lint Collection System:

Furnish and install one (1) each external automatic dry type lint collector. The lint collector(s) 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 outside of the lint collector shall be equipped for suspension outdoors. The lint collection area shall be accessible for service and internally accessible for service and replacement of parts through an inspection door.

Furnish and install one (1) each secondary external automatic dry type lint collector. The lint collector shall recover all residual lint after the primary lint collector. The lint collector shall be constructed of rust resistant, weatherproof, heavy gauge stainless steel or fire-retardant compound. The outside of the lint collector shall be equipped for suspension outdoors. 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 lint 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 dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.

6. Lint collection shall be accomplished in the production area for any lint collection system offered.

7. Dryer lint collectors external to the dryers located in the laundry (if offered) shall be insulated and wrapped with textured white aluminum with identification and flow markings.

8. The existing Clean Cycle lint collector located outside of the laundry building shall be utilized as a secondary lint collector.

ITEM # 2 –SEMI AUTOMATIC CART WASHER/DRYER:

Furnish and install one (1) each, semi-automatic linen cart washer/dryer system with the following:

A. The cart washer/dryer shall be engineered to provide a clean sanitary wash and automatic drying for modern plastic and fiberglass laundry/linen carts. The cart washer will be manually fed on the loading side and automatically discharged upon completion of washing cycle. The cart washer shall have a Color touch screen control display.

1. The cart washer shall have a Color touch screen control display. The cart washing system shall have a minimum capacity of washing and blow-drying 20 carts per hour with minimal water remaining inside the cart.

2. The unit shall be properly sealed to ensure a negative air pressure on the soil side and a positive air pressure on the clean side of the staph barrier wall.

3. The wastewater from the unit shall discharge into the sewer through the soil side of the textile care facility.

4. Cart washer/dryer cabinet shall be constructed of double wall, reinforced high impact material.

5. All component parts shall be made of corrosion-resistant material.

6. Interior and exterior surfaces of the cart washer/dryer cabinet and power storage unit shall be resistant to steam, acids, bleaches, starches, sours, alkalis, and germicides.

7. The cabinet of the cart washer/dryer shall contain all high pressure water.

8. LED service light(s) shall illuminate the interior during the wash/dry cycles.

9. The base of the cabinet shall be a single piece with an interior molded sump constructed of high impact, reinforced material, fitted with a removable sump grate. A drain from the self-contained sump shall be included.

10. Unit shall be equipped with two pass-through doors, approximately 81 inches high x 42 inches wide, which automatically open and close alternately to maintain a physical separation concept.

11. The doors shall be constructed of double wall, reinforced high impact material and equipped with watertight high impact rectangular windows.

12. Unit shall be designed with safety lock disconnect to prevent activation of doors with personnel inside.

13. The unit shall consist of all electrical controls, pumps, motors, valves and automatic discharge.

14. The unit shall house germicidal detergent, rinse agent and water supply tanks.

15. Sight window shall be installed on the front of the cart washer control unit to view pumps in operation.

16. All component parts shall be easily accessible through access covers that completely enclose the unit.

17. A wash start, stop, emergency stop (illuminating type when activated) and recycle buttons or touch screen icons shall be provided on the control panel on the soil side. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button will also be installed on the clean side of the unit. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button. All stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. All other buttons shall be of the manufactures standard color and be in accordance with NFPA 79.

18. Two (2) indicator lights or touch screen icons shall also be installed on the control panel. One (1) light designated to show when germicidal detergent is being pumped into the cart washer/dryer and one (1) designated to show when the rinse agent is being pumped.

19. Unit shall be equipped with a touch-screen programmable control system which will permit operation of the system in a standard mode for washing bin-type carts inside and outside. Cart washer offered must be able to do multi types of cart sizes (Plastic or Fiberglass). (Minimum of 70 inches)

20. The washer shall have the ability to remove heavy soil from the interior of carts with solid panels and use a minimum amount of water per cart.

21. Carts will be loaded manually and discharged automatically from the washer to floor on the clean side of the laundry and have a minimum capacity of washing and discharging 20 carts per hour.

22. The system shall incorporate a new remote truck washing system and will be equipped with a new sixty (60) ft length of high temperature hose designed to withstand a minimum of 600 PSI high-pressure on a automatic retractable hose reel.

23. The electrical requirements for the cart washer 208 volts,3-phase, 60 htz. Disconnects shall be installed in accordance with NEC 110.26 (A) (1) (2)

24. A cycle meter shall be installed to record actual run cycles of the cart washer for preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance.

25. Cart Washer shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Exhaust duct work shall be new inside and outside the building, insulated, wrapped in PVC plastic covering and have directional flow markings installed. Exhaust ductwork located outside the building shall be sealed watertight and have identification and directional flow markings installed. Both air make-up and exhaust duct work must have large hinged-type access doors in the new exhaust & supply air ducts.

26. Outside air make up is required. Air intake duct work shall be new inside and outside the building, insulated, wrapped in PVC plastic covering and have directional flow markings installed. Air intake ductwork located outside the building shall be sealed watertight and have identification and directional flow markings installed.

27. New unit shall be flush mounted with existing floor and any modification to the pit will be the successful contractor’s responsibility.

28. The cart washer shall have a LED beacon rotary light (colored Amber) installed on the clean side to identify end of drying cycle and discharge of cart for the hearing impaired.

29. Provide 4-Plex GFCI receptacle near the control cabinet of the cart washer for mechanics use.

B. Automatic Cycle Sequence of the Cart Washer/Dryer:

1. Automatic programmed opening and closing of enter and exit doors.

2. Time selectable high-pressure wash – clean hot water (150 degrees F minimum and 180 degrees F maximum) and germicidal detergent against the cart, inside and out.

3. Time selectable high-pressure rinse – clean hot water (180 degrees F maximum) with a rinse agent and germicidal detergent.

4. Time selectable drain – drain to allow excess water to drain from cart and unit.

5. Time selectable dry – drying cycle for water removal by forced air blower system. Air is to be exhausted to the outside atmosphere, through the roof, by means of exhaust duct work.

C. Safety Features (Wash Design):

1. Wash/dry cycle cannot be started with doors open.

2. The cart washer/dryer shall be designed with a safety lock disconnect to prevent activation of doors with personnel inside.

3. Opening of doors shall immediately stop unit.

4. Two (2) illuminating emergency stop buttons are required. One on the soil side of the unit and one on the clean side.

5. Unit must be recycled to restart

6. Flush mount is required.

7. Automatic retractable hose reel for remote truck washing station.

8. Low Water Shut-Off Sensor.

9. A four (4) foot wide by twelve (12) foot long, 1 ½ inch deep concrete section shall be cut out of the floor and a 1 ½ inch deep fiberglass grate shall be installed on the unloading side of the cart washer to capture residual water from the washed carts when exiting the cart washer.

10. Cart washer shall include Ultra-Violet (UV) lighting in wash chamber to eliminate bacteria during cycle.

11. Windows on doors shall have Ultra-Violet (UV) coating to protect workers from light exposure.