TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS - Veterans Affairs



?.## TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONSITEM # 1 – 800/900 POUND WASHER-EXTRACTORS:Furnish and install new, one (1) each, front/top side loading 700/800 LB pass through washer-extractors. The washer-extractors shall be of the shell and cylinder type. The size (capacity) shall be based on 5.7 pounds of soiled textiles per cubic foot of cylinder volume (GROSS). One washer extractor shall be located in the new addition side of the laundry. The washer-extractors shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washers shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washers without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute.New Washer Loading Platform(s): Furnish and install new washer loading platform(s) that shall be easily accessible by stairs on one side and a ramp on the other side to allow for carts to be moved easily in front of the washer-extractor loading stations and include rigid/sturdy safety handrail(s). (If applicable to equipment offered) The minimum width of the washer loading platform shall be no less than forty two (42) inches wide.The steps, ramp, and platform on the washer loading platform, shall be steel plate and covered with a minimum ? inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized/urethane coated, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.The washer loading platform shall be elevated and include sufficient work area, allowing space for the washer loading operation.The washers shall be designed on the soiled side production floor of the textile care processing facility. An existing staph barrier wall shall be utilized around the washers and into the system to prevent cross-contamination.Above the washer extractors, install an I-beam or similar device, with a minimum ? Ton electrical hoist for the removal and replacement of motors for the maintenance of the washer extractors.Washer Extractor Ordering Data1.Multiple compartments, pass-through model.Size (minimum capacities, pounds): 800 pounds – minimum 6 compartments.2.Interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System. Supply a chemical manifold with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. Pipe and connections shall be furnished for utilizing the liquid supply system.3.Water level sight glass is required.4.Anti-vibration protection is required.5.Divided cylinder machine shall be provided with automatic jog/inching or positioning in addition to manual inching provisions.6.The washer extractor shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored Amber) on both the soil side and clean side identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended.7.Washer shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. Automatic cycle control is required.8.Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.9.Manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided.10.Washer shall be equipped with an illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button on both the soiled and clean sides. A yellow back ground with legend shall also be provided. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored RED.11.An easily accessible titration valve shall be installed on the washer for testing/sampling of wash water.12.Washer-extractor shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All exhaust piping attached to the washer and attached to the hard vent shall be heavy duty molded hose and new.13.Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacle at each equipment location for mechanics use.Provide an airline with quick disconnect at each equipment location for mechanics use.Water Reuse valve is NOT required.Steam injection is required.A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided to prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel.Washer extractor shall be equipped with a touch screen controlled and capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of a central wash system.An hour meter shall be installed on the washers that will show actual hours of run time of the washers for maintenance.Furnish and install two (2) each fifty (50) foot water hose bibs with heavy duty water nozzles at each end of the wash line. Hose bibs shall be installed and connected to a retractable hose reel that will reach around the washers for cleaning the trenches and areas around the washers.Furnish and install wash system controls on washers and as part of one central control. The washer extractor shall be connected to the latest version of Wash System Controls that will interface with the new touch screen controls of the washer extractor. The central control shall be installed in the Textile Care Managers office.Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect boxes for the new washers. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the washer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.******************************************************************************************ITEM # 2 – 400/500 POUND WASHER-EXTRACTOR:Furnish and install new, one (1) each, front/top side loading 400/500 LB pass through washer-extractor. The washer-extractor shall be of the shell and cylinder type. The size (capacity) shall be based on 5.7 pounds of soiled textiles per cubic foot of cylinder volume (GROSS). The washer extractor shall be located in the new addition side of the laundry.The washer-extractor shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washer shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washers without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute.New Washer Loading Platform(s): Furnish and install new washer loading platform(s) that shall be easily accessible by stairs on one side and a ramp on the other side to allow for carts to be moved easily in front of the washer-extractor loading stations and include rigid/sturdy safety handrail(s). (If applicable to equipment offered) The minimum width of the washer loading platform shall be no less than forty two (42) inches wide.The steps, ramp, and platform on the washer loading platform, shall be steel plate and covered with a minimum ? inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized/urethane coated, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.The washer loading platform shall be elevated and include sufficient work area, allowing space for the washer loading operation.The washers shall be designed on the soiled side production floor of the textile care processing facility. An existing staph barrier wall shall be utilized around the washers and into the system to prevent cross-contamination. One of the existing 400 pound washers located on the existing side shall be used as trade-in equipment. The area within the staph barrier wall that will be open shall be sealed using an automatic sliding glass door. The glass door portion of the wall shall meet the following:Glass Staph Barrier Wall Door:Furnish and install a new automatic sliding glass door within a concrete wall. The new glass door section shall be designed within an existing wall to seal the wall.Install one (1) each automatic sliding glass door with a touch pad and sensor, Minimum width 48” in the staph barrier wall which shall be fabricated of 5/16 inch thick units of two panes of 1/8 inch thick glass laminated together with a .06 inch thick vinyl interlay. The door will have a protective guard installed to prevent carts from damaging or breaking glass. Doors shall be provided with seals to prevent cross-contamination between the soiled and clean sides.A negative atmosphere shall be maintained in the soiled area of the textile care processing system. A complete air seal shall be established between the soiled and clean areas of the textile care processing system.Above the washer extractors, install an I-beam or similar device, with a minimum ? Ton electrical hoist for the removal and replacement of motors for the maintenance of the washer extractors.Washer Extractor Ordering Data1.Multiple compartments, pass-through model.Size (minimum capacities, pounds): 450 pounds – minimum 3 compartments.2.Interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System. Supply a chemical manifold with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. Pipe and connections shall be furnished for utilizing the liquid supply system.3.Water level sight glass is required.4.Anti-vibration protection is required.5.Divided cylinder machine shall be provided with automatic jog/inching or positioning in addition to manual inching provisions.6.The washer extractor shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored Amber) on both the soil side and clean side identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended.7.Washer shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. Automatic cycle control is required.8.Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.9.Manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided.10.Washer shall be equipped with an illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button on both the soiled and clean sides. A yellow back ground with legend shall also be provided. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored RED.11.An easily accessible titration valve shall be installed on the washer for testing/sampling of wash water.12.Washer-extractor shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All exhaust piping attached to the washer and attached to the hard vent shall be heavy duty molded hose and new. 13.Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacle at each equipment location for mechanics use.Provide an airline with quick disconnect at each equipment location for mechanics use.Water Reuse valve is NOT required.Steam injection is required.A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided to prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel.Washer extractor shall be equipped with a touch screen controlled and capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of a central wash system.An hour meter shall be installed on the washers that will show actual hours of run time of the washers for maintenance.Furnish and install wash system controls on washer and as part of one central control. The washer extractor shall be connected to the latest version of Wash System Controls that will interface with the new touch screen controls of the washer extractor. The central control shall be installed in the Textile Care Managers office.Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect box for the new washer. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the washer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.******************************************************************************************ITEM # 3 – Wash System Controls:Furnish and install one (1) wash system control for items1 and 2 on each individual machine and as part of one central control. The wash system controls shall be floor mounted control stand with COLOR screen display. System shall also be capable of programming wash and chemical formulas and reviewing the systems operations from the textile care manager’s office.The central control system shall be located in the office of the Textile Care Manager. All controls shall be solid state of the matrix variety.The central control system shall be capable of monitoring and managing all aspects of wash system production and non-production machines. All washers shall be connected to the central wash system, i.e., chemical formulas etc.The system shall incorporate all options and programs offered with the manufacturer’s wash systems controls and shall allow for both visual and actual print-out of data. A color laser printer shall also be provided to print reports and data. The system shall be programmed by wireless keyboard and monitor energy usage, utility availability and usage, average load and unload time and actual productivity, (production and non-production washers) i.e., pounds produced.The system shall assist management concerning water supply and potential chemical imbalance.The system shall be capable of programming 40 formulas for wash systems offered.Chemical measures shall be capable of converting to metric systems.The wash system controls shall be Windows based easy to follow and interface software. Display all pertinent operational information in LIVE operation as it occurs for the following:a.FormulasbWeights and customer identity of each batch as it progresses through the washer.cIf the controls fail, the washer must be capable of continuing operation with built-in back-up.d.The computer system shall also incorporate Microsoft Office that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for writing reports.e.All electrical components and wiring must be UL labeled.f.Electrical requirement: 120v/60cy/3phg.A minimum 22 inch display monitor shall be wall installed and mounted for the wash system controls.******************************************************************************************ITEM # 4 – 200/300 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION:Furnish and install one (1) each 200/300-pound gas heated non-pass through dryer with external lint collection in the new addition of the laundry. External lint collection may be internal to the building if offered. The dryers shall be color touch screen controlled. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 200/300 pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded. The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms and surgical linens. No dryer will be considered acceptable if loading ramps are required for loading.1.Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type, mercial preservation, packaging and packing against damage required. 3.Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect boxes for the new dryer. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the dryers to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.4.Dryer shall be color touch screen controlled and capable of programming each category of textiles.5.Tumbler shall be provided with removable cylinder panels and provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee.6.Reversing and non-reversing required.7.Tumbler shall be GAS heated. 8.A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required. 9.Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels.10.Dryer shall be equipped with time and temperature controls.11.The tumbler shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All ductwork shall be cylindrical galvanized steel and new.12.A blow-down device will be installed within the dryer location. (A minimum 1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around the dryer. This device shall include:a.A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI.b.Minimum 50 foot length of heavy duty, reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel.c.Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas.d.Locations of the blow down device(s) shall be depicted on drawings.13.Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere.14.Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a LED beacon rotary light (colored AMBER) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Dryer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.15.Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature sprinkler protection. The fire suppression system shall be connected to dedicated domestic cold water pipe.16.A flow alarm valve shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, to be located on the dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer. Dryers shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. Dryers shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.17.Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with legends shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler.18.Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the contractor.19.Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting.20.All air intake ductwork located inside the building shall be insulated, wrapped with PVC jacketing identified and have directional flow markings installed. All air intake ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel, identified and have directional flow marking installed. All exhaust ductwork located inside the building shall be insulated, wrapped with colored white textured aluminum jacketing identified and have directional flow markings installed. All exhaust ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel, identified and have directional flow marking installed.21.Dryer shall be equipped with two way tilting for loading and unloading of textiles.22.Dryer shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the tilting portion of the dryer.23.Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from the monorail system. The contractor shall be responsible to install any additional monorail spur, elevation or de-elevation device(s) to make the new dryer capable of being sling loaded.24.Dryer shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the dryer door in case of a power failure.25.Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls.26.Ductwork configuration shall meet the manufacturers recommended size and be cylindrical in design. The length of ductwork from dryer to outside the building shall not exceed 60 feet in length.27.Tumbler shall have independent electronic ignition.28.Provide 4-Plex receptacle for each equipment location for mechanics use.29.An hour meter shall be installed on dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryer.All old existing dryer duct work shall be removed and not used with the new installation. All new exhaust ductwork roof penetrations shall be sealed and curbing/flashing must be used to seal penetration.Any roof penetrations for vents are required to have a pitch pocket/pitch pan installed and topped off with roof cement or if required a raised flashed curb.Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access doors/panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Air intake ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with PVC plastic covering with identification and flow markings.All ductwork located outside the building shall be weatherproofed and sealed water-tight to protect from damage from the environment. All ductwork located outside shall be identified and have directional flow markings installed.Dryers shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the dryer.External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to dryers, washers, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., Where ever air intakes are located. These are used as a primary pre-filtration defense to help prevent damage and extensive maintenance that large volumes of lint/debris can cause. They are to fit all air intakes, motors etc. and be made of three-dimensional electrostatic media and encased in a 1/8"-3/8" rigid magnetic galvanized steel frame and contain 2 layers of polypropylene media. The media will not shed fibers, absorb moisture or promote bacterial growth; the filter should be designed for UV protected, and stands up to extreme outdoor or indoor exposure, corrosive chemicals, high velocity air flow, as well as industrial cleaning and maintenance handling.Waste Managed, External Automated Lint Collection System:Furnish and install external automatic dry type lint collector(s). The lint collector(s) shall recover a minimum of 85 percent of lint discharged. The lint collector(s) shall be constructed of rust resistant, weatherproof, heavy gauge stainless steel or fire-retardant compound. The outside of the lint collector shall be equipped for suspension outdoors. The lint collection area shall be accessible for service and internally accessible for service and replacement of parts through an inspection door.The lint screen shall be constructed of fire resistant material. This screen shall be capable of being easily removed, machine washed, and reinstalled with minimum effort.The lint collector control shall be 120 vac. The control shall be manufactured with components that are user serviceable, and parts shall be easily available through local sources.The lint collector shall include a fire control consisting of a 1 inch solenoid valve, a visible alarm light, audible alarm, and a fire sensor. The control shall have an automatic reset feature.The collector shall have a minimum of two spray mechanisms, 1/2 inch diameter each, to be utilized for fire control. System shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe and have tamper proof valves installed.A flow alarm shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, located in the textile care processing plant to indicate if a fire exists in the lint collector. The LED beacon light shall continually rotate, allowing constant observations. The collector shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. The collector shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.Lint collection shall be accomplished in the production area for any lint collection system offered.Dryer lint collectors external to the dryers located in the laundry (if offered) shall be insulated and wrapped with textured white aluminum with identification and flow markings.ITEM # 5 – 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION:Furnish and install one (1) each 400/500-pound gas heated non-pass through dryers with external lint collection in the new addition of the laundry. External lint collection may be internal to the building if offered. The dryers shall be color touch screen controlled. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 400/500 pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. Dryers shall be capable of being sling loaded. The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms and surgical linens. No dryer will be considered acceptable if loading ramps are required for loading.1.Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type, mercial preservation, packaging and packing against damage required. 3.Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect boxes for the new dryer. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the dryers to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.4.Dryer shall be color touch screen controlled and capable of programming each category of textiles.5.Tumbler shall be provided with removable cylinder panels and provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee.6.Reversing and non-reversing required.7.Tumbler shall be GAS heated. 8.A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required. 9.Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels.10.Dryer shall be equipped with time and temperature controls.11.The tumbler shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All ductwork shall be galvanized steel and new.12.A blow-down device will be installed within the dryer location. A minimum 1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around the dryer. This device shall include:a.A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI.b.Minimum 50 foot length of heavy duty, reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel.c.Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas.d.Locations of the blow down device(s) shall be depicted on drawings.13.Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere.14.Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a LED beacon rotary light (colored AMBER) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Dryer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.15.Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature sprinkler protection. The fire suppression system shall be connected to dedicated domestic cold water pipe.16.A flow alarm valve shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, to be located on the dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer. Dryers shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. Dryers shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.17.Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with legends shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler.18.Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the contractor.19.Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting.20.All air intake ductwork located inside the building shall be insulated, wrapped with PVC jacketing identified and have directional flow markings installed. All air intake ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel, identified and have directional flow marking installed. All exhaust ductwork located inside the building shall be insulated, wrapped with colored white textured aluminum jacketing identified and have directional flow markings installed. All exhaust ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel, identified and have directional flow marking installed.21.Dryer shall be equipped with two way tilting for loading and unloading of textiles.22.Dryer shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the tilting portion of the dryer.23.Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from the monorail system. The contractor shall be responsible to install any additional monorail spur, elevation or de-elevation device(s) to make the new dryer capable of being sling loaded.24.Dryer shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the dryer door in case of a power failure.25.Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls.26.Ductwork configuration shall meet the manufacturers recommended size and be cylindrical in design. The length of ductwork from dryer to outside the building shall not exceed 60 feet in length.27.Tumbler shall have independent electronic ignition.28.Provide 4-Plex receptacle for each equipment location for mechanics use.29.An hour meter shall be installed on dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryer.30. All old existing dryer duct work shall be removed and not used with the new installation. All new exhaust ductwork roof penetrations shall be sealed and curbing/flashing must be used to seal penetration.31. Any roof penetrations for vents are required to have a pitch pocket/pitch pan installed and topped off with roof cement or if required a raised flashed curb.32. Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access doors/panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Air intake ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with PVC plastic covering with identification and flow markings. Dryer exhaust ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with textured white aluminum with identification and flow markings from the burner box up 3 feet and then transition into white PVC with identification and flow markings.All ductwork located outside the building shall be weatherproofed and sealed water-tight to protect from damage from the environment. All ductwork located outside shall be identified and have directional flow markings installed.Dryers shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the dryer.External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to dryers, washers, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., Where ever air intakes are located. These are used as a primary pre-filtration defense to help prevent damage and extensive maintenance that large volumes of lint/debris can cause. They are to fit all air intakes, motors etc. and be made of three-dimensional electrostatic media and encased in a 1/8"-3/8" rigid magnetic galvanized steel frame and contain 2 layers of polypropylene media. The media will not shed fibers, absorb moisture or promote bacterial growth; the filter should be designed for UV protected, and stands up to extreme outdoor or indoor exposure, corrosive chemicals, high velocity air flow, as well as industrial cleaning and maintenance handling.Waste Managed, External Automated Lint Collection System:Furnish and install external automatic dry type lint collector(s). The lint collector(s) shall recover a minimum of 85 percent of lint discharged. The lint collector(s) shall be constructed of rust resistant, weatherproof, heavy gauge stainless steel or fire-retardant compound. The outside of the lint collector shall be equipped for suspension outdoors. The lint collection area shall be accessible for service and internally accessible for service and replacement of parts through an inspection door.The lint screen shall be constructed of fire resistant material. This screen shall be capable of being easily removed, machine washed, and reinstalled with minimum effort.The lint collector control shall be 120 vac. The control shall be manufactured with components that are user serviceable, and parts shall be easily available through local sources.The lint collector shall include a fire control consisting of a 1 inch solenoid valve, a visible alarm light, audible alarm, and a fire sensor. The control shall have an automatic reset feature.The collector shall have a minimum of two spray mechanisms, 1/2 inch diameter each, to be utilized for fire control. System shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe and have tamper proof valves installed.A flow alarm shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, located in the textile care processing plant to indicate if a fire exists in the lint collector. The LED beacon light shall continually rotate, allowing constant observations. The collector shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. The collector shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.Lint collection shall be accomplished in the production area for any lint collection system offered.Dryer lint collectors external to the dryers located in the laundry (if offered) shall be insulated and wrapped with textured white aluminum with identification and flow markings.******************************************************************************************ITEM # 6 – Small Piece Folders: Furnish and install two (2) each Small Piece Folders with color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. Folders shall be located near the folding tables so they may be used in tandem. Folders shall include a digital counter and be return to feed.One (1) existing Braun Small Piece folder, located on the west wall of the laundry shall be relocated and installed to the new addition next to the new folders. The existing Gardner folding tables for the small piece folders located on the west wall shall also be relocated and installed to be used in tandem with the folders.The two (2) new folders and relocation of the existing small piece folder shall be located in the new addition of the laundry.Folding machines shall be color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics with trouble-shooting circuitry. Unit shall have a digital display for face width in inches and running count in stack, stacks eject setting, and total number of pieces.Folding machines shall be capable of being programmed for all different items and folds used by the textile care facility.Folding machine shall be capable of being programmed by keypad for air assisted French fold items, cross folds in half folds, quarter folds and one third folds, knife or air pinch – roll cross folds.Machine shall be capable of folding pajama tops, pajama bottoms, robes, terry bath towels, OR Towels, hand towels, and gowns. Each machine shall have programs developed for each category of linens being folded.Machine shall be capable of automatic stacking in increments of 5's, 10's.Machine shall have quality grading controls for stained and torn items.Electrical Requirements - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertzFour (4) each lockable castors are required on the small piece folder and return to feed conveyor if applicable.Shall be capable of being operated by a single operator with return to feed conveyor.LED piece counter is required.11.Folder shall be equipped with reverse jog capabilities for removing jammed articles and have electronic jam shutoff.Machines shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button (when activated). Yellow background with legend shall also be installed. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored RED. The folding machines shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red.Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out / tag-out devices shall be supplied by the contractor.All doors shall have micro switches installed that will shut down the folder if opened during operation.For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / doors on both the right, left sides and back of the folder in lieu of metal side panels.Panels shall be mounted with-in the doors, flush with the sides of the system and shall be a minimum of 3/8 inches in thickness.Panels / doors and top sides of the folders shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels / doors shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system.An hour meter shall be installed on the folder to show that actual run time of the folder for maintenance. Hour meters shall be installed on the operators control panel.Small piece folder machines shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.The feeding station of the small piece folder shall have a guard installed to prevent employees from rubbing against the moving belts/ribbons of the folder.ITEM # 7 – SOILED /CLEAN SIDE OVERHEAD SEMI-AUTOMATED MONORAIL STORAGE CONVEYOR SYSTEM:Furnish and install new, one (1) semi-automated monorail system on the new soiled and clean side sections of the laundry. The monorail system shall include monorail sections and spurs for transporting linen sling bags to the new washer extractors on the soiled side and linen sling bags from the dryers to the small piece folders and blanket folder.The new monorail system(s) shall be interconnected with the existing soiled side Gardner monorail system and clean side Gardner monorail system. The existing clean side monorail system shall be redesigned to allow linen sling bags to transport sling bags from the existing clean side laundry to the new laundry addition.SYSTEM MUST BE ENGINEERED AND SEALED BY A LICENSED ENGINEER IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO COORDINATE STRUCTURAL DESIGN WITH STRUCTURAL LOAD PARAMETERS FROM EITHER THE ROOF STRUCTURE OR FLOOR SUPPORTS.System shall be capable of receiving clean sling bags from sling carts and storing classified linen equal to 20 percent of the daily wash loads. Sling bags will be hoisted to the overhead storage area by employees by lift station.System shall be capable of calling off stored classified linen to the selected finishing areas by pneumatic switches.All lift stations shall have rigid/sturdy safety guard rails installed around the lift station area to prevent employees from walking into lowered lifting rails. Safety rails shall be painted SAFETY YELLOW.Monorail lift stations shall be equipped with a safety lock device to prevent the lifting rail from falling in case of power or air loss or chain/cable break.All work shall be transported automatically without any assistance by employees to storage areas and wash systems from lift stations. Rail selection shall be accomplished pneumatically/ automatically from lift stations.Furnish new sling bags for the clean side to match the 20% of the daily wash loads and provide 20% additional sling bags for back up for the clean side storage.7.Loading carts for slings shall be furnished. The loading carts shall be four-wheeled carts, with two stationary casters and two freewheeling casters. Carts shall be made of rust resistant material with four sides enclosed.The Clean System must have as a minimum:Three (3) Sling CartsSling Loading / Lifting Stations / Elevation and De-elevation liftsLinen storage rails.One (1) By-pass/Express line.New trolleysRail selection shall be accomplished automatically from lift stations.ITEM # 8 –Relocate the Existing Braun Theta Blanket Folding Machine:Relocate the existing Braun Theta Blanket Folding machine to the new addition of the laundry near the small piece folders new location. The contractor is responsible for:Placing, leveling and anchoring the folder in the new addition.Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect box for the existing blanket folder. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the washer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.Provide and install a 4-Plex (120 V) GFI receptacle at equipment location for mechanics use.Provide and install an airline with quick disconnect at equipment location for mechanics use.Furnish and install a monorail spur at the blanket folder location. ................
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