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SECTION 11286
SLIDE GATES AND GUIDES
NOTE ** Warminster Fiberglass Co. slide gates and guides.
NOTE **
NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by
Warminster Fiberglass Co., which is located at the
following address:
NOTE ** P.O. Box 188
NOTE ** Southampton PA 18966-0188
NOTE ** Tel: (215) 953-1260
NOTE ** Fax: (215) 357-7893
NOTE **
NOTE ** Warminster Fiberglass Co. has manufacturing
facilities in Southampton PA and in Jacksonville
TX, and manufactures a wide line of fiberglass
reinforced polyester resin products for the water
and waste treatment industry, including instrument
consoles, Palmer-Bowlus flumes, Parshall flumes,
slide gates, wash troughs, effluent troughs, finger
weirs, weir plates, scum baffles, metering
manholes, density current baffles, and odor control
systems.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Warminster also manufactures fiberglass doors and
frames and buildings, shelters, and enclosures for
a wide range of uses.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 11286 - SLIDE GATES AND GUIDES, Copyright
1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Slide gates and guides.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
project; add others as required.
A. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
B. Section 08342 - Fiberglass Doors and Frames.
C. Section 11201 - Wash Troughs.
D. Section 11202 - Effluent (Collection) Troughs (Launders).
E. Section 11203 - Finger Weir Pans.
F. Section 11204 - Weir Plates, Scum Baffles, and Brackets.
G. Section 11205 - Density Current Baffle System.
H. Section 11206 - Palmer-Bowlus Flumes.
I. Section 11207 - Parshall Flumes.
J. Section 11208 - Metering Manholes.
K. Section 11305 - Odor Control System.
L. Section 13122 - Pre-Engineered Fiberglass Buildings.
M. Section 13411 - Instrument Consoles.
1.3 REFERENCES
NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
actually required by the text of the edited
section.
A. ASTM D 638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties
of Plastics.
B. ASTM D 790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural
Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and
Electrical Insulating Materials.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Test results of fiberglass reinforced
plastic laminate.
C. Shop Drawings: Show:
1. Critical dimensions, jointing and connections,
fasteners and anchors.
2. Materials of construction.
3. Sizes, spacing, and locations of structural members,
connections, attachments, openings, fasteners, and
loads.
D. Samples: 8-inch square sample of fiberglass reinforced
plastic laminate.
E. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store products indoors and protect from construction
traffic and damage.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. Provide products manufactured by Warminster Fiberglass
Company; P.O Box 188, Southampton PA 18966-0188; ASD.
Tel. (215) 953-1260, Fax. (215) 357-7893.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs;
coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
B. Requests for substitution will be considered in
accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 SLIDE GATES AND GUIDES
NOTE ** In addition to the slide gates specified below,
downward acting gates (weir gates), as well as
custom-designed gates, are also available. Consult
with the manufacturer for specifications.
A. Slide Gates: Fiberglass reinforced polyester resin with
resin-rich surface, ribbed as necessary to withstand
maximum water heads to be encountered, using molded-in
structural members. Bolted or bonded ribs will not be
acceptable.
1. Gates up to 24 inches wide by 36 inches high: 1/4
inch thick, minimum.
2. Gates between 24 and 72 inches wide and between 36
and 96 inches high: 3/8 inch thick, minimum.
NOTE ** Delete 1 of the 2 following paragraphs.
3. Color: White.
4. Color: Turquoise.
B. Guide Frames: Pultruded fiberglass reinforced polyester
resin with resin-rich surface.
1. One-piece molded construction, with mitered corners
adequately bonded and laminated together.
NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following three type
descriptions.
2. Type: Recessed (embedded).
3. Type: Surface mounted with stainless steel anchor
bolts.
4. Type: Flange mounted with stainless steel anchor
bolts.
C. Fiberglass: Cut edges shall be resealed with polyester
resin prior to shipment, and no unsealed edges may be
exposed to the process fluid. Laminate shall have a
nominal glass content of 30 percent, with the following
minimal physical properties:
1. Tensile strength (ASTM D 638): 14,000 psi.
2. Flexural strength (ASTM D 790): 25,000 psi
3. Flexural modulus (ASTM D 790): 1,000,000 psi.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if not required.
NOTE **
NOTE ** If chemical resistant resin is required, consult
with manufacturer and provide criteria.
4. Chemical resistant resin: ___________________.
D. Hand Lift Gates: Provide PVC grip for hand hole or
stainless steel lifting handle or lugs.
E. Hand-Wheel and Hand-Crank Operated Gates: Self-contained
factory assembled units.
1. Operator:
NOTE ** Delete operator types and features that are not
required.
NOTE **
NOTE ** In addition, motor operated units are available.
Consult with the manufacturer for specifications.
a. Type I fiberglass handwheel with bronze lift nut.
b. Type II fiberglass handwheel with bronze lift nut
and ball bearings.
c. Cast iron handwheel.
d. Cast iron handwheel with PVC coating.
e. Offset pedestal for handwheel.
f. Side-mounted hand crank operator.
g. Handcrank gearbox.
NOTE ** Delete 1 of the 2 following paragraphs.
2. Type 304 stainless steel threaded stem with acme
thread.
3. Type 316 stainless steel threaded stem with acme
thread.
NOTE ** Retain 1 of the 3 following paragraphs.
4. PVC coated steel head channel.
5. Fiberglass encapsulated head channel.
6. Stainless steel head channel.
7. Head channel support frame shall be an extension of
the fiberglass guide frame with structural steel
members molded in for additional strength.
NOTE ** Delete 1 of the 2 following paragraphs.
8. Type 304 stainless steel fasteners and anchor bolts.
9. Type 316 stainless steel fasteners and anchor bolts.
10. Encapsulate exposed steel parts with fiberglass at
least 1/16 inch thick.
11. Reinforce stem attachment area with stainless steel
plate bolted to gate.
12. Design head channel to adequately withstand maximum
breakaway forces.
13. Size(s): As indicated in gate schedule on drawings.
NOTE ** Delete any of the optional accessories below that
are not required.
F. Accessories:
1. Neoprene seals for reduced leakage.
2. Non-rising stems.
3. Weir cut-outs in gates as indicated on the drawings.
4. Stem covers.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that dimensions are correct and project conditions
are suitable for installation. Do not proceed with
installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install products in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
B. Ensure that products are installed plumb and true, free
of warp or twist, within tolerances specified by the
manufacturer and as indicated in the contract documents.
NOTE ** Indicate guide frame mounting type on the drawings.
C. Surface and Flange Mounted Guides: Install guides with
expansion anchors of type specified. Position guides at
the required elevation, plumb and true, free of twist or
warp.
D. Recessed Guides: Box out slot in concrete to receive
guides. Position guides at the required elevation, plumb
and true, free of twist or warp. Grout guides in place
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
E. Gates: Install gates in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions. Adjust to provide smooth operation.
3.3 ADJUST AND CLEAN
A. Clean surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
B. Remove trash and debris, and leave the site in a clean
condition.
END OF SECTION