TUSCALOOSA TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS -STEAM DRYER.docx

ITEM # 1 – 110/120 STEAM HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH INTERNAL LINT COLLECTION:

Furnish and install new, one (1) each, 110/120-pound STEAM heated drying and conditioning tumbler with internal lint collection.

The dryers shall be a single door, non-pass-through type dryer. Outside make up air is not required.

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

2. Furnish and install new 208-volt power disconnect boxes for the new dryer. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the dryers to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

3. 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 programming each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a 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.

4. Galvanized cylinders required.

1. Reversing and non-reversing required.

2. Moisture sensing is 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. Tumbler's exhaust air shall be directed to outside of the building.

11. 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.

12.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.

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. 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 and have a yellow background with a legend.

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 successful offeror. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lock-out / Tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, water, steam, hydraulic etc. Lockable relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures. Procedures shall be permanently mounted on each machine for the mechanic’s use.

16. 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 new to the ceiling of the laundry and be insulated and wrapped with PVC plastic covering with identification flow markings and shall be discharged through the roof.

18. The housing shall have doors located at a 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.

19. All ductwork located outside shall be new galvanized duct work. All outside ductwork shall be sealed, weather proofed and have identification and directional flow markings installed. All duct work located outside the building shall be installed for hurricane and lightning protection.

20. Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacle for each equipment location for mechanic’s use.

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

22. An airline shall also be installed with a quick disconnect for the mechanic’s use.