OVERVIEW

Available in 1, 2, and 6 tier models. Doors are 14 gauge. For 1 and 2-tier lockers, there is a choice between single point latch doors with stainless steel pockets, and 3-point latching with a cremone turn handle. Tops and bottoms are made of solid 16 gauge cold rolled steel. Perforated sides and perforated intermediate partitions are constructed of 14 gauge diamond perforated metal for ventilation.

MATERIALS

SHEET STEEL: All parts made from prime grade mild cold rolled steel free from surface imperfection and capable of taking a high grade enamel finish.

FINISH: Chemically pre-treat metal with a six stage cleaning phosphatizing and metal preparation process. Finish coat shall be powder coat paint properly cured to paint manufacturer specifications to achieve optimum performance . Select color from manufacturer's standard colors. All lockers shall be painted inside and outside with the same color as standard.

FABRICATION, GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION: Fabricate lockers square, rigid and without warp. Metal faces shall be free of distortion. Lockers shall be of welded construction and all welds shall be free of burrs. Grouping shall be the most practical that conforms to the job requirements. No bolts, nuts, or rivets shall be allowed in the assembly of main locker groups. Each locker group shall be securely welded into a one-piece structure.

FRAMING SYSTEM: Frames shall be made of continuous 1x1x1/8 pretreated (to remove scale) angle iron steel.

SIDES AND INTERMEDATE PARTITIONS: 16 gauge solid, or 14 gauge diamond-perforated, as required.

FORMED DOOR: 1, 2 and 6 tier doors shall be constructed of solid 14 Ga. cold rolled steel with double bends on vertical sides and a single bend on horizontal sides.

TOPS, SHELVES: Shall be made of solid 16 Ga. cold rolled sheet steel free of surface imperfections.

BOTTOMS: Shall be made of solid 16 Ga. cold rolled sheet steel with front to back 16 Ga. spacer channel welded to locker bottom [when closed bases are not used] for easier and more secure installation.

LATCHING OPTIONS 1, 2 AND 3 TIER

SINGLE POINT DEFIANT II DOOR [doors 20” or higher]: Provide an unbreakable stationary 11 gauge latch welded to locker frame, extending no more than 1-1/4” into the locker opening. A stainless steel recessed pocket is mounted to a 14 gauge 3.5" wide 18 gauge reinforcing pan welded to the inside of the door on the hinge side. Doors measuring wider than 18” shall feature a 20 gauge, horizontal box pan MIG welded to the hinge and latch side formations, and spot welded to the door skin at top and bottom for optimum strength.

Door latch and recessed pocket assembly shall be capable of accepting either padlock or built-in combination lock. Handles shall be recessed in the door. The formed pocket shall be brushed stainless steel securely fastened to the door with two lugs plus a positive tamper resistant fastener. The pocket shall be of sufficient depth to prevent a combination padlock, built-in combination lock or key lock from protruding beyond the face of the door. An anti-pry lock align bracket shall be supplied for use with combination locks to facilitate installation and adjustment. A lock hole cover plate shall be provided for use with padlocks. All pockets shall be 22 gauge drawn stainless steel for superior strength. Door pull shall be formed in the pocket. Pocket and pull shall be integral.

Locking shall be accomplished by an 11 gauge lug welded to the locker frame. The lug shall include a surface for the bolt of a built-in combination or key lock to engage. A padlock staple shall protrude through the 22 gauge pocket. The hasp assembly shall include an additional lug that mechanically engages a slot on the latch side door formation preventing the spreading of the door from the frame channel. An integral formation shall brace the lock hasp against the locker side sheet to prevent twisting of the frame Rubber door silencers shall be firmly attached to the locker frame.

3 POINT / 3 SIDED CREMONE LATCH: Provides an unbreakable steel handle welded securely to a 3-point cremone type latch mechanism. Latching rods 3/8” in diameter shall engage top and bottom edge of locker frame: a 1/8” thick center latch shall engage the locker jamb, enabling door to latch on three sides. Mechanism must be compatible for padlocks and built-in deadbolt locks.

BOX LOCKERS: Door Handle and Latching: Doors shall be punched for use with padlocks or built-in locks. Doors for use with padlocks shall be equipped with an 18 Ga. combination door pull staple and lock-hole cover plate with integral friction catch.

VENTILATION DOORS: Doors 20” or higher shall be perforated with diamond shaped openings ¾” wide x 1-1/2” high. Other doors shall have small shaped perforations 7/16” wide and 15/16” high.

NUMBER PLATES: Each locker door shall be supplied with a polished aluminum number plate 2-1/4” wide x 1” high, with black numerals not less than 3/8” high. Number plates shall be attached to the face of the door with two aluminum rivets.

HINGES: Doors shall be hinged on the right side with 3” five knuckle 14 Ga. fast pin heavy-duty butt hinges. Provide three hinges on each single tier door and two hinges on each 2 and 6-tier doors. Hinges shall be welded to both door and locker frame.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT: Single tier lockers 48-1/2” or higher shall have one hat shelf located approximately 9” down from the top of the locker. Lockers 20” or more in height and 12” or 15” wide shall have one double- prong ceiling hook and two single-prong wall hooks. Lockers over 15” wide shall have a double-prong ceiling hook and four single-prong wall hooks. All coat hooks shall be of forged steel with ball ends, zinc plated.

LOCKER ACCESSORIES

CONTINUOUS BASE: Provide a 4” high 14 Ga. welded steel base enclosed on all four sides securely welded to locker bottom.

LOCKS: Built-in or padlocks.

SLOPE HOODS: Available in six-foot sections for field installation.

OPTIONS

SIDE VENTILATION: Shall be constructed with 13 gauge ¾” flattened expanded metal securely welded to frame at intervals not to exceed 6”. All exposed expanded metal edges will be bond sheared to prevent snags or cuts.

DOOR VENTILATION: If specified, all perforations may be deleted. If deleted, louvers or mini louvers may be added to the doors. On doors with single-point latching mechanisms, inside pan ventilation is available.

DOORS: If specified, all perforations may be deleted. If deleted, louvers or mini louvers may be added to the doors. On doors with single-point latching mechanisms, inside pan ventilation is available.

EXECUTION

INSTALLATION: Install metal lockers at location shown in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for plumb, level, and flush installation.

Anchor lockers to the floor and wall 48” on center, or less as recommended by the manufacturer.

Install sloping hoods and metal fillers using concealed fasteners. Provide flush hairline joints against adjacent surfaces.

Install benches by fastening bench tops to pedestals and securely anchoring to the floor using appropriate anchors for the floor material.

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Locker manufacturer shall warrant the locker for the lifetime use of the original purchaser from the date of shipment. Warranty shall include all defects in material and workmanship, excluding finish, vandalism, and improper installation.

Penco reserves the right to vary specifications consistent with its policy of continuous product improvement.

1/11/07