SECTION 11 51 00

LIBRARY EQUIPMENT

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Library equipment.
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 26 05 00 - Common Work Results for Electrical.
1.3	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
B.	Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3.	Installation methods.
C.	Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings indicating material characteristics, details of construction, connections, and relationship with adjacent construction.
D.	Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, representing actual product and finish.
1.4	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 5 year experience manufacturing similar products.
B.	Installer Qualifications: Minimum 2 year experience installing similar products.
C.	Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
1.	Finish areas designated by Architect.
2.	Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship is approved by Architect.
3.	Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
1.5	PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS
A.	Convene minimum two weeks prior to starting work of this section.
1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Deliver and store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging bearing the brand name and manufacturer's identification until ready for installation.
B.	Handling: Handle materials to avoid damage.
1.7	PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.	Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.
1.8	SEQUENCING
A.	Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturers: ______.
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.
2.2	MATERIALS
A.	Bookshelf Units:
1.	Construction: Factory-finished hardwood veneer shelving and frame.
2.	Construction: Painted steel shelving and frame.
3.	Shelves: Fixed shelves.
4.	Shelves: Adjustable shelves.
5.	End Panels: Steel.
6.	End Panels: Hardwood veneer.
7.	End Panels: Plastic laminate.
8.	Shelving Accessories:
a.	Range finders and card holders.
b.	Book holders and special purpose shelves.
B.	Bookstack Systems:
1.	Type: Single-tier, wall-hung.
2.	Type: Single-tier, floor-supported.
3.	Type: Single-tier, overhead-braced.
4.	Type: Multiple-tier, steel, self-supporting with stairs and handrails.
5.	End Panels: Steel.
6.	End Panels: Hardwood veneer.
7.	End Panels: Plastic laminate.
8.	Shelving Accessories:
a.	Range finders and card holders.
b.	Book holders and special purpose shelves.
C.	Book Depositories:
1.	Construction: Steel, painted.
2.	Construction: Aluminum, anodized.
3.	Facing Frame and Door: Integral with unit.
D.	Circulation Desks:
1.	Type: Prefabricated, stock unit.
2.	Type: Site-fabricated.
3.	Type: Custom architectural woodwork.
4.	Construction: Factory-finished hardwood veneer shelving and frame.
5.	Construction: Painted steel shelving and frame.
6.	Construction: Plastic laminate clad shelving and frame.
7.	Countertops: Hardwood veneer.
8.	Countertops: Plastic laminate.
9.	Countertops: Solid surfacing.
10.	End Panels: Steel.
11.	End Panels: Hardwood veneer.
12.	End Panels: Plastic laminate.
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2	PREPARATION
A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B.	Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
3.3	INSTALLATION
A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and in proper relationship with adjacent construction. Test for proper operation and adjust until satisfactory results are obtained.
3.4	PROTECTION
A.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

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