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Section 14560
TRASH CHUTES

PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Trash Chutes

1. 02 RELATED SECTIONS Edit the following to include only those sections applicable to the project.

A. Section 03300: Cast-in-Place Concrete.
B. Section 06100: Rough Carpentry.
C. Section 07510: Built-up Bituminous Roofing.
D. Section 07620: Sheet metal Flashing and Trim.
E. Section 11172: Waste (Trash) Compactor.
F. Section 15400: Pluming System.
G. Section 15500: Fire Protection.
H. Section 16140: Wire Connections and Connecting Devices.
I. Section 16600: Special Systems.


1.03 REFERENCES

A. National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) National Fire Code No. 82, Incinerators, Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment.
B. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (U.L.) Chute Type Fire Door (GSPR), U.L. 10B, Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Trash chutes for removing trash from apartments, hospitals, hotels, motels and office buildings. They may be used in conjunction with compactors or dumpsters.


1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturing catalog.
B. Shop drawings in accordance with Section [01300] [01340]
C. Certificate of assurance that chute materials meet or exceed the standards of NFPA, National Fire Code No. 82.


1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Chute manufacturer shall have minimum of five (5) years experience in the industry.


1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE and HANDLING

A. Protect chutes and accessories to prevent physical damage and deterioration from other construction and from weather.
B. Provide covers for intake doors.


1.08 WARRANTY

A. Submit a one year manufacturer's warranty for material and installation in accordance with Section [01700] [01740].


PART 2 : Products

2.01 MANUFACTURER

A. U.S. Chutes Corp., 607 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT 06750 Telephone: 800-872-4883, Toll Free 800-US CHUTE, Fax: 866-872-4883
B. Substitutions under provisions of Section [01600] [01630].


2.02 MATERIALS

A. Chute: 16 gauge aluminized steel 24" inches in diameter.
B. Intake Doors:

1. Trash Chute Intake Doors: Type 304 Stainless steel, bottom hinged hand-operated: 15" x 18" #1HH 1-1/2 hr. U.L. "B" label. Unexposed portion of door not to exceed 250 degrees within the first 30 minutes of the fire test.
2. Surfaces of door and frames to be unmarred by lapped joints, bolted frame, screws or rivets. Frame trim to be of 18 gauge type 304 stainless steel and polished integrally with the door.
3. Door and frame are mounted into intake throat with sheet metal screws into anchor plate and straps welded to intake throat making door and frame readily removable without marring the finished wall.
4. Door to be equipped with single-motion T-handle and keyed lock.


C. Outlets/Discharge:

1. Chute to have a type O.G. Outlet Door. Outlet door to be fireproof, self closing and equipped with a fusible link.


D. Chute Vent: Full diameter aluminum vent extending 4' - 0" above the roof consisting a flashing, vent body, solid top cap with bird screen (curb by others).


2.03 ACCESSORIES

A. Sprinklers : 1/2 inch IPS sprinkler head at the top service opening and alternating floor levels below.
B. Sanitizing System: 3/4 inch IPS flushing spray head at the top service opening with a sanitizer proportioning valve, a one gallon container, plastic hose and a bracket.
C. Sanitizer Access Door: 15" x 15", U.L. 1-1/2 Hour "B" label door approved for vertical shafts.
D. Floor Supports: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" angle floor supports as shown on approved shop drawings.


2.04 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

A. Baffles: Rubber "back draft" baffles at each intake.
B. Factory Applied Mastic Sound Deadening.
C. Electric Interlock: The electric interlock keeps the intake doors positively locked at all times except during use.


2.05 FABRICATION

A. Factory assemble chute with all joints welded and expansion joints at each floor. Lock-seamed spiral pipe is acceptable.
B. Bolt intake doors in place on throats formed into chute tubes.
C. Flash chute sections inside the sections below with no bolts, clips or other projections inside chute to snag the flow of material.
D. Preposition support frames to ensure proper intake levels and plumbness.
E. Reinforce and support separately discharge doors and offsets at impact area.


PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that openings are accessible and plumb.


3.02 ERECTION

A. Assemble the chute and chute accessories in place; align and anchor in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
B. Plumbers shall run water supplies to the flushing and sprinkler heads.
C. Electricians shall run conduit and wiring to electrical equipment such as interlocks or heat detectors when furnished.
D. Erect walls around chute after all other work is completed. Chute intake door frames shall be set square and flush with the finish wall line before the walls are erected. End of Section