DESIGN A/E NOTE - GUIDE SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONS
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SECTION 11170
BALER
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1.1.1. Section Includes
a. 1R00-A Baler, Cardboard, Vertical, Small.
b. 1R00-B Baler, Cardboard, Vertical, Medium.
c. 1R00-C Baler, Cardboard, Vertical, Large.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
1.2.1. Product Data
a. Manufacturer's product description.
b. Operating instructions.
c. Specifications and parts manual.
1.2.2. Warranty
a. Manufacturer's standard commercial warranty.
1.2.3. Submittal List
Reference Submittal Item Quantity Action
1.2.1 Product Data X R
1.2.2 Warranty X R
X Submit quantity specified in Division 1 Section “Administrative Requirements.”
R Review each submittal, mark to indicate action taken, and return.
I Submittal is for information or record purposes only. No action will be taken.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
BasisofDesign Products: To establish the significant qualities related to type, function, dimension, inservice performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics for purposes of evaluating comparable products of other manufacturers, a specific manufacturer's product is named and accompanied by the words "basis of design," including make or model number or other designation. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide either the named products or equal products.
2.2 ITEM 1R00-A: BALER, CARDBOARD, VERTICAL, SMALL
2.2.1. General Characteristics
a. Designed for compressing and baling of scrap cardboard in a supermarket application.
b. Provide with a top or side mounted hydraulic system and a bale ejection mechanism.
2.2.2. Operational Characteristics
a. A vertical style baler with top or side mounted hydraulic system.
b. Baling press shall be of all steel construction.
c. Top loading baler, with the loading door opening on the upper front face of the baler
d. Safety features:
(1) Unit shall have interlocks to prevent operation with doors open and to ensure correct sequence of operation.
(2) Moving parts during baling process shall be fully enclosed.
(3) Provide with a safety hydraulic relief valve.
(4) All electrical circuits, including the control panel, shall be weather proofed to permit outdoor installation.
(5) Provide with a key operated start switch.
e. Provide with plug-in relays.
f. Provide with automatic bale ejection.
g. Provide with automatic start-compress-stop action.
h. Baler shall have easy tie wire platens which comply with ANSI Z245.5-1997 standard, with 6 slots for wire insertion. Wire insertion slots should be no less than ½ inch wide and no more than 1-½ inches wide and 2-½ inches deep.
i. All operations except for loading and tying of cardboard shall be fully automatic.
j. Electrical: 208V / 60 HZ / 3 PH.
k. Average cycle time 58 seconds, acceptable range 40 – 60 seconds.
l. Motor horsepower, minimum, 15 HP at 1750 RPM.
m. Door mounted with right-hand hinged or left-hand hinged as selected by Contracting Officer.
n. Pump capacity, minimum, 12 G.P.M. (gallons per minute).
o. Hydraulic cylinder shall be no less than 8-inch diameter providing a minimum total platen force of 55 - 67 P.S.I. (pounds per square inch) with a minimum system pressure of 2000 – 2400 pounds.
p. Load opening not less than 22 inches high by 60 inches wide.
q. Designed to produce a bale with the following minimum characteristics:
(1) 60 inches wide by 30 inches deep by 44 inches high, weighing between 1100 – 1400 pounds.
r. Provide 14-foot long by 14 gage baling wire, 250 count/bundle.
s. Baler dimensions : 71 inches wide by 38 inches deep by 152 inch high (with cylinder at upstroke position). Designed length and width may vary as long as the minimum bale is produced. Operating height cannot exceed 154 inches.
2.2.3. Basis-of-Design Product: J.V. Manufacturing, Inc.
a. Model DX-60-8.
2.3 ITEM 1R00-B: BALER, CARDBOARD, VERTICAL, MEDIUM
2.3.1. General Characteristics
a. Designed for compressing and baling of scrap cardboard in a supermarket application.
b. Provide with a top or side mounted hydraulic system and a bale ejection mechanism.
2.3.2. Operational Characteristics
a. A vertical style baler with top or side mounted hydraulic system.
b. Baling press shall be of all steel construction.
c. Top loading baler, with the loading door opening on the upper front face of the baler
d. Safety features:
(1) Unit shall have interlocks to prevent operation with doors open and to ensure correct sequence of operation.
(2) Moving parts during baling process shall be fully enclosed.
(3) Provide with a safety hydraulic relief valve.
(4) All electrical circuits, including the control panel, shall be weather proofed to permit outdoor installation.
(5) Provide with a key operated start switch.
e. Provide with plug-in relays.
f. Provide with automatic bale ejection.
g. Provide with automatic start-compress-stop action.
h. Baler shall have easy tie wire platens which comply with ANSI Z245.5-1997 standard, with 6 slots for wire insertion. Wire insertion slots should be no less than ½ inch wide and no more than 1-½ inches wide and 2-½ inches deep.
i. All operations except for loading and tying of cardboard shall be fully automatic.
j. Electrical: 208V / 60 HZ / 3 PH.
k. Average cycle time 40 seconds, acceptable range 35 – 45 seconds.
l. Motor horsepower, minimum, 15 HP at 1750 RPM.
m. Door mounted with right-hand hinged or left-hand hinged as selected by Contracting Officer.
n. Pump capacity, minimum, 12 G.P.M. (gallons per minute).
o. Hydraulic cylinder shall be no less than 7-inch diameter providing a minimum total platen force of 25 - 30 P.S.I. (pounds per square inch) with a minimum system pressure of 2000 – 2400 pounds.
p. Load opening not less than 22 inches high by 72 inches wide.
q. Designed to produce a bale with the following minimum characteristics:
(1) 72 inches wide by 42 inches deep by 48 inches high, weighing between 1400 – 1600 pounds.
r. Provide 18-foot long by 12 gage baling wire, 125 count/bundle.
s. Baler dimensions : 86 inches wide by 50 inches deep by 145 inch high (with cylinder at upstroke position). Designed length and width may vary as long as the minimum bale is produced. Operating height cannot exceed 150 inches.
2.3.3. Basis-of-Design Product: J.V. Manufacturing, Inc.
a. Model DC-72-LU.
2.4 ITEM 1R00-C: BALER, CARDBOARD, VERTICAL, LARGE
2.4.1. General Characteristics
a. Designed for compressing and baling of scrap cardboard in a supermarket application.
b. Provide with a top or side mounted hydraulic system and a bale ejection mechanism.
2.4.2. Operational Characteristics
a. A vertical style baler with top or side mounted hydraulic system.
b. Baling press shall be of all steel construction.
c. Top loading baler, with the loading door opening on the upper front face of the baler
d. Safety features:
(1) Unit shall have interlocks to prevent operation with doors open and to ensure correct sequence of operation.
(2) Moving parts during baling process shall be fully enclosed.
(3) Provide with a safety hydraulic relief valve.
(4) All electrical circuits, including the control panel, shall be weather proofed to permit outdoor installation.
(5) Provide with a key operated start switch.
e. Provide with plug-in relays.
f. Provide with automatic bale ejection.
g. Provide with automatic start-compress-stop action.
h. Baler shall have easy tie wire platens which comply with ANSI Z245.5-1997 standard, with 6 slots for wire insertion. Wire insertion slots should be no less than ½ inch wide and no more than 1-½ inches wide and 2-½ inches deep.
i. All operations except for loading and tying of cardboard shall be fully automatic.
j. Electrical: 208V / 60 HZ / 3 PH.
k. Average cycle time 60 seconds, acceptable range 40 – 60 seconds.
l. Motor horsepower, minimum, 20 HP at 1750 RPM.
m. Door mounted with right-hand hinged or left-hand hinged as selected by Contracting Officer.
n. Pump capacity, minimum, 20 G.P.M. (gallons per minute).
o. Twin Hydraulic cylinders shall be no less than 6-inch diameter each providing a minimum total platen force of 30 - 37 P.S.I. (pounds per square inch) with a minimum system pressure of 2000 – 2400 pounds.
p. Load opening not less than 54 inches high by 78 inches wide.
q. Designed to produce a bale with the following minimum characteristics:
(1) 78 inches wide by 48 inches deep by 46 inches high, weighing between 1500 – 2250 pounds.
r. Provide 18-foot long by 12 gage baling wire, 125 count/bundle.
s. Baler dimensions : 104 inches wide by 62 inches deep by 170 inch high (with cylinder at upstroke position). Designed length and width may vary as long as the minimum bale is produced. Operating height cannot exceed 170 inches.
2.4.3. Basis-of-Design Product: J.V. Manufacturing, Inc.
a. Model DX-78-48.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
3.1.1. General
a. Items shall be installed where indicated on the Drawings and in absence of dimension, items shall be installed where directed by Contracting Officer.
b. Installation shall be in full accordance with approved assembly and installation drawings.
c. Deliver instruction sheets to Contracting Officer and instruct Government's personnel in the proper use, adjustment, and maintenance of equipment.
3.2 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING
Adjust equipment for proper operation. After completion of installation, clean and polish all exposed surfaces. Deliver keys and instruction sheets to the Contracting Officer.
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