VPedestrian_SwingGate_Specification.doc

Specification Section National Fisheries Science Center, NOAA

Woods Hole, MA

PART 1 - GENERAL Materials shall be like or equal value determine by the C.O.R.

1.01 PEDESTRIAN SWING GATE MANUFACTURERS:

A. The Pedestrian Swing Gate Systems shall be manufactured by Tymetal Corp., 2549 State Route 40, Greenwich, NY 12834 – (800) 328 – 4283.

B. Approved substitution – All other pedestrian swing gate systems must be submitted to the C.O.R in accordance with substitution requirements as set forth in the general provisions of the project manual for approval prior to the bid date. Products submitted after the bid date will not be approved.

C. Gate manufacturer shall provide independent certification as to the use of a documented Welding Procedure Specification and Procedure Qualification Record to insure conformance to the AWS D1.1 / D1.1M Structural Welding Code – Steel. Upon request, Individual Certificates of Welder Qualification documenting successful completion of the requirements of the AWS D1.1 / D1.1M code shall also be provided. Store gate frames on building site, in an upright position, under cover, on wood sills or floors, and in a manner that prevents rust or damage. Ventilate canvas or plastic covers to prevent moisture traps.

PART 1 - SYSTEM DIMENSIONS:

PART 1 - Each gate shall have a clear gate opening width of 4 feet 0 inches (1.22m) and a gate height of 7 feet 0 inches (2.13m).

PART 1 - SYSTEM FUNCTION:

A. General Description:

1. Pedestrian Swing Gate System shall be designed as an exterior security swing gate.

2. The swing gate(s) shall be pre-assembled, pre-hung and tested at the manufacturer’s location.

B. Operation:

1. When the gate is in the closed position, it shall be impossible for the gate to be opened except by electrical or mechanical means.

C. Pedestrian Swing Gate Secure Locking Operation:

1. Gate shall be furnished with a electrical mechanical lock/strike that will operate with card readers that is incorporated into the present facility security control system.

D. Self-Closing:

1. The Pedestrian Swing Gate System shall be equipped with a door closer.

E. Door Position Indication Switch:

1. The Pedestrian Swing Gate System shall be equipped with a door position switch.

PART 1 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS:

A. Security Gate Panel Filler:

1. Gate panel picket shall be welded 1” x 1” steel tubing placed 4” on center.

B. Coating:

1. The entire gate frame and door assembly shall be hot-dip galvanized after welding.

C. Hinges:

1. Two (2) needle bearing hinges per gate shall be furnished and shall have a thrust capacity (door weight) of 600 lbs per pair.

D. Lock:

1. Shall be a electrical mechanical style strike that will operate with the system card readers E. Door Closer:

1. Door closer case and internal parts shall be steel and cast iron with constant viscosity liquid from 120 degrees F to -30 degrees F. Rust inhibitor paint shall be applied. Inner and outer door shall be equipped with a minimum size of 6 inches, stainless steel push pull handles. This to be ADA compliant.

F. Door Position Indicator Switch:

1. Rotary door position switch shall be compadible to the existing security entry control system.

PART 1 - access control:

A. Card Readers

1. Sysem compatible card readers shall be installed on both the inner and outer side of the gate opening and shall function as a means to enter and exit.

B. General:

1. Pedestrian Swing Gate systems shall be fully assembled at the factory and shipped to the project site ready for installation.

2. All welds on the gate frame shall conform to Welding Procedure Specification and Procedure Qualification Record to insure conformance to AWS D1.1 / D1.1M Structural Welding Code – Steel. All individual welders shall be certified to AWS D1.1 / D1.1M welding code. See 1.04 C.

3. Steel members shall be straight, true and free from dents, buckle, twist or rough edges. All joints shall be tight metal-to-metal welded finish. All welds shall show uniform section and deep penetration. Clean weld spatter off so that surfaces are easily cleaned.

C. Frames, Stiles and Rails:

1. Steel members shall be tubular in cross-section with a minimum wall thickness of 3/16" (5mm). Members shall be mitered and welded at the corners.

PART 1 - FINISH:

A. Galvanizing:

1. All exposed system parts shall be zinc galvanized or as otherwise specified.

2. All exposed system parts shall be primed and finish painted with two coats of exterior enamel paint to match existing fence. Paint to be approved by C.O.R.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

PART 2 - Site INSPECTION:

A. Final grades and installation conditions shall be examined. Installation shall not begin until all unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

PART 2 - INSTALLATION:

A. Equipment in this section shall be installed in strict accordance with the company’s printed instructions unless otherwise shown on the contract drawings.

PART 2 - SYSTEM validation:

A. The complete system shall be adjusted to assure it is performing properly.

B. The system shall be operated for a sufficient period of time to determine that the system is in proper working order.

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