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DIVISION 10:  SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10881 ‑ FLOOR SCALE

USE:	Installation of commercial floor scale and indicator.  Unique job requirements may require specific coverage in the following specification sections:

NOTES TO SPECIFIER:

	A.	Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets; blank spaces enclosed by brackets [_____] provide for information to be inserted, as appropriate, to individual projects.

	B.	TO AVOID CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS AND COSTLY MISTAKES, the specifier must edit (delete, substitute or add to the text).  The remaining paragraphs must be renumbered.

	C.	DELETE FOR FINAL COPY: Notes to the Specifier, located between lines of asterisks; all [brackets], underlining, boldface, and italics, within the paragraphs; and this page.  (Open Reveal Codes [alt F3] to do this accurately.)

	D.	To Edit “(Footer B)”: (Corel 8).  ENTIRE FOOTER SHOULD BE BOLDED.  Click in the footer and delete the “Project Name (ftr B)” text and replace it with the Name of the Project (upper and lower case).  Replace date with current MM/YY (WITHOUT BRACKETS).

	E.	The Guide Specifications are intended to be continuously reviewed and revised.  User’s technical comments are appreciated.  Also, other related or similar specification that are written “from scratch” that could benefit others, or other questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST 110, or call (303) 987-6868.

DRAWING DATA REQUIRED:

REQUIRED SPEC MODIFICATIONS:

GENERAL NOTES

A.	Whenever entire articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs are not applicable, the articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs should be deleted; if necessary, reletter or renumber articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs.							

B.	THIS GUIDE IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR READING THE ENTIRE SECTION.

TECHNICAL NOTES

A.	1.1B:  Select or add applicable specification sections.  Do not list specification sections from Division 10.

B.	1.2:  Select or add applicable references.

	C.	1.3A:  Select applicable phrases.

	D.	1.3B:  Insert number of copies of the manufacturer's descriptive data required.  Normally 5 copies are required.  Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

	E.	1.3C:  Insert number of copies of the manufacturer's installation instructions required.  Normally 5 copies are required.  Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

	F.	1.3D:  Insert number of copies of shop drawings required.  Normally 5 copies are required.  Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

G.	4.1 and 4.2:  When a "lump sum" Contract is used, delete the title PART 4:  MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, and both articles from this section.  Measurement and payment will be addressed in Part 4 of [Section 01009] [or] [Section 01010].

REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:
CSI format, editorial changes:  11/01
Metric:  
Technical Update:  8/92

SECTION 10881

FLOOR SCALE

PART 1:  GENERAL

1.1  SUMMARY:

	A.	Section Includes:  Providing and installing a floor‑mounted scale and digital weight indicator.

1.2  REFERENCES:

A.	ab	National Bureau of Standards:
	Handbook 44     Commercial Weighing

1.3  SUBMITTALS:

	A.	General:  Submittals shall be according to [Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements.] [and] [Section 01300 - Submittals.] [and] [Section 01365 - Certificates of Conformance.]

	B.	Manufacturer's Literature:  Submit [__] copies of the manufacturer's descriptive data for floor scale to be used on this project.

	C.	Installation Instructions:  Submit [__] copies of the manufacturer's installation instruction for floor scale to be used on this project.

	D.	Shop Drawings:  Submit [__] copies of shop [and erection] drawings for floor scale to be used on this project.  [Drawings shall be prepared by and bear the stamp of a [registered [______________] engineer] [licensed architect.] [Shop drawings shall include details of concrete scale-pit required by unit furnished.  Drawings shall be [same] [larger] scale as the full size Contract Drawings.

1.4  QUALITY ASSURANCE:

	A.	Installer Qualifications:  Only authorized manufacturer's personnel shall install the scale and indicator.

B.	ab	Failure Criteria:  Not limited to the malfunction of scale or indicator.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

	A.	Delivery and Storage:  Because this is a precision instrument, exert due care in removing the unit from the carrier and transporting to storage location.   Store the unit in a location remote from construction procedures in a protected, sheltered area.

1.6  SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

	A.	Installation Conditions:  Concrete floor (and required pit) shall have cured at least 21 days and shall have received the hardener‑sealer application specified.

	B.	Timing of Installation:  This unit should not be installed until the project is nearing or has attained completion.  Should installation prior to this time be required, provide a rigidly constructed wood barrier 4 feet high around the unit which provides 3 feet clearance to the unit on all sides.

PART 2:  PRODUCTS

2.1  MANUFACTURED UNITS:

	A.	Floor Scale and Indicator:  Scale Model No.         with        pound capacity,         platform size pit‑mounted providing 4‑way access.  Indicator Model No.       , Wall Mount Bracket No.     with 25 feet of cable for wall mount.  Six‑foot long service cable to 120v service.  Digital indicator with     pound graduations, 1/2 inch display size min., automatic tare to full capacity.  Removable deck plate for ease in maintenance and inspection.

	B.	Load Cell Protection:  Unit shall be equipped with steel overload protection stops to prevent damage from shock loading.

1.	abScale shall be capable of withstanding static overloads of        pounds.

	C.	Platform Stability:  Provide vertical restraints at all sides of platform to accommodate edge loading of platform.

PART 3:  EXECUTION

3.1  INSTALLATION:

	A.	Indicator Installation:  Mounted with weight indicator 5 ‑ 6 feet maximum above floor level.  If permanent mounting is not possible at project completion, mount on rigidly supported 1/2 inch plywood floor mounted stand at indicated height until permanent mounting surface is available.

3.2  ADJUSTING:

	A.	Calibration:  Adjust unit as necessary to provide accurate readings.  Test indicator with known weights to the full range of capacity.

3.3  DEMONSTRATION:

	A.	Personnel Training:  Installer shall instruct selected Government personnel in the operation of the unit and provide them with typed pages of operational instructions.  This shall also include the name, address and telephone number of the nearest office to which to refer requests for scale adjustment or repair.

PART 4:  MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1  METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

	A.	Units:  The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2  BASIS OF PAYMENT:

	A.	Payment:  No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made.  Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

FLOOR SCALE
11/01
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