All-Welded Defiant II Single Point Latch (SPL) Locker Overview

Available in 1, 2 and 3 tier models. Same as the All-Welded Lockers except that these lockers have stiffening pans and a full length continuous hinge. For ease of maintenance, there are no moving latch parts. Stainless steel recessed pocket has integral finger grip door pull. Accepts built-in locks or padlocks.

MATERIALS

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

FINISHING: Chemically pretreat metal with a six stage cleaning phosphatizing and metal preparation process. Finish coat shall be electrostatically applied powder coat enamel properly cured to paint manufacturer specifications to achieve optimum performance . All lockers shall be painted inside and outside with the same color.

FABRICATION GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION: Fabricate lockers square, rigid and without warp. Metal faces shall be flat and free of distortion. Lockers shall be pre-assembled of welded construction, all welds shall be free of burrs. Grouping shall be the most practical that conforms to the job requirement. 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.

SIDE & DOOR FRAMES: Shall be manufactured from 16 gauge. The front edge of the frame shall be formed to a channel shape with a continuous door strike. Two and three tier lockers shall have intermediate 16 gauge channel shaped horizontal frame members attached to the side frames with mortise and tenon construction, and securely welded. Intermediate frames shall consist of two 16 gauge frame channels securely welded together.

TOPS: Shall be 16 gauge notched and formed. Each group of lockers shall have one continuous flat top.

BOTTOMS: Shall be 16 gauge notched and formed. Each group of lockers shall have one continuous bottom suitable for anchoring to wood or concrete bases.

SHELVES: Shall be 16 gauge, flanged on four sides with an additional return flange on the front edge to increase strength.

BACKS: Shall be solid 18 gauge cold rolled steel. One piece steel backs for groups to 48" wide. Groups over 48" wide shall have two piece backs.

DOORS: All doors shall be formed from one piece 14 gauge steel. Formations shall be channel shape on the hinge and latch sides, and right angle formations across the top and bottom. Top and bottom flanges shall have one 90 degree bend. The latch side formation shall include a slot to fully engage an additional anti-pry lug integral with the padlock hasp limiting motion in any direction. On doors measuring 12” through 18” wide, additional reinforcement shall be in the form of a vertical 18 gauge pan measuring 3-1/2” wide MIG-welded to the top and bottom flanges and hinge side channel, with an additional ½“ flange spot welded a maximum of 8" on center to the door skin to maximize door rigidity. Doors measuring more than 18” wide shall be reinforced using a 20 gauge horizontal box pan MIG-welded a maximum of 8" on center to the hinge and latch side channels, and spot welded a maximum of 8" on center to the door skin along the upper and lower pan edge for optimum strength, quiet operation and stiffness. Door shall be manufactured to allow ventilation and stiffness.

DOOR HANDLE & LATCHING 1, 2 & 3 TIER: 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 alignment bracket shall be supplied for use with built-in combination locks to facilitate installation, adjustment and to increase resistance to prying by engaging the hasp assembly. 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.

Doors shall have a catch to retain unlocked doors in the closed position. 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 angle 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.

VENTILATION: All side frames and doors 20" or higher shall be perforated with diamond-shaped openings 3/4" wide x 1-1/2" high in a quantity and pattern to insure maximum ventilation and maintain structural strength.

NUMBER PLATES: Each locker door to 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 : 16 gauge continuous hinges (full length of the door) are welded to the door and riveted to the 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 forged steel with ball ends, zinc plated.

LOCKER ACCESSORIES
Lockers shall be furnished with the accessories selected from the list below:

CONTINUOUS METAL BASE: If required base shall be 4" high, 16 gauge, integral with locker bottom.

LEGS: If required, each group of lockers shall be furnished with four legs each 4" high, 14 gauge and welded to the locker bottom.
For additional accessories see Accessory Specifications.

OPTIONS

VENTILATION: If specified, all perforations may be deleted. If deleted, louvers may be added to the doors.

DOOR VENTILATION: Delete diamond perforations in the doors and substitute with standard louvers, or mini louvers may be substituted and shall be 5/8" wide x 1/4" high. Louvers shall be placed in doors in manufacturer's standard pattern.

DOOR REINFORCEMENT: A horizontal pan on 9” through 18” wide doors when specified. Horizontal pans shall measure 8” vertically on 20” or 24” tall doors; 14” on 30” or 36” tall doors, 17” on 48” tall doors; 26” on 60” tall doors and 32” on 72” tall doors. Top and bottom flanges on all doors shall have one 90 degree bend. All doors shall be manufactured to allow maximum ventilation and stiffness.

EXECUTION

INSTALLATION: Install metal lockers at location shown in accordance with manufacturers 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.

ADJUST & CLEAN: Adjust doors and latches to operate without binding. Verify that latches are operating satisfactorily.

TOUCH UP marred finishes with factory supplied paint.

ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
1. Penco Products, Inc., Oaks, PA - All-Welded Defiant II SPL Lockers

PENCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VARY SPECIFICATIONS CONSISTENT WITH ITS POLICY OF CONTINUOUS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT.

11/06