St. Louis Park Bench

SECTION 12 93 43.13

SITE SEATING

BENCHES

GENERAL

1. SUMMARY
   1. Section Includes:
      1. Backless benches
      2. [_________________]
2. REFERENCE STANDARDS
   1. ASTM 6061 – Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Extruded Pipes and Tubes
3. SUBMITTALS
   1. Manufacturer’s Product Data
      1. Comply with Section [01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.] [_________.]
      2. Product Data: Provide for each type of bench specified.
      3. Color Samples: [Submit manufacturer’s standard colors for selection.] [Submit sample of color specified.]
      4. Maintenance Data: Submit manufacturer’s field touch-up, cleaning, and maintenance instructions.
      5. Warranty Documentation: Submit sample of manufacturer’s warranty.
   2. Setting Drawings: Show items required for work specified by other Sections.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
   1. Comply with Section [01 43 00 – Quality Assurance.] [_________.]
5. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
   1. Comply with Section [01 66 00 – Product Storage and Handling Requirements.] [_________.]
   2. Handle products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
   3. Product shall be delivered flat or fully assembled and ready for installation.
   4. Products should be stored in a clean, dry environment and protected from impact.
6. WARRANTY
   1. Comply with Section [01 78 36 – Warranties.] [_________.]
   2. Provide manufacturer’s standard warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
      1. Metal Benches Warranty Period: Five years from date of invoice, except as otherwise indicated.

PRODUCTS

1. MANUFACTURERS
   1. Manufacturer: Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd.
      1. Phone: 604-547-0460 or 1-877-789-3245
      2. Fax: 604-590-8875
      3. Website: https://www.reliance-foundry.com/site-furnishings/park-benches
      4. Email: [email protected]
   2. Substitutions: [Comply with provisions of [Section 01 25 00 "Substitution Procedures"] [_________] for substitution procedures.] [Not allowed.]
2. WOOD BENCHES
   1. Wood Bench [Designer’s Designation]:
      1. Model: Reliance Foundry; R-5526.
      2. Height: 31-1/2 in (80 cm)
      3. Depth: 26-3/8 in (67 cm)
      4. Length: 48 inches (121.9 cm) / 72 inches (182.9 cm)
      5. Weight: 140 – 145 lbs. (63.5 – 65.8 kg) / 160 – 165 lbs. (72.6 – 74.8 kg)
      6. Design: Wood slats bench with backrest.
      7. Material: Cast Iron with steel brackets and stainless-steel hardware
      8. Country of Origin: India (legs and brackets) / Canada / USA
      9. Finish: [Thermo-ash] [Maple wood] [Recycled plastic lumber: Teak]
      10. Color Coating:
          1. Type: [Powder Coated.] [IronArmor protective coating.]
          2. Color: [Black semi-gloss.]
      11. Installation:
          1. Surface mount, bolt and anchor.

EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION
   1. Examine paving or other substrates for compliance with manufacturer’s requirements for placement and location.
   2. Verify that the substrates are in stable condition and able to support the weight of the benches covered in this section.
   3. Verify that the substrates have been effectively prepared to securely anchor benches that will be surface mounted.
   4. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
2. INSTALLATION
   1. General: Comply with manufacturer’s installation instructions and setting drawings.
   2. For surface mounting, bolt and anchor benches securely in place.
   3. Install in conformance to applicable regional accessibility guidelines and End User’s established accessibility policies.
3. CLEANING & PROTECTION
   1. Clean in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
   2. Protect installed products until completion of project.
   3. Touch up damaged finishes in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions before Substantial Completion.
4. CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES
   1. Provide executed warranty.

END OF SECTION