]PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
INSTALLATION
The Contractor shall verify that finished grades and other operations
affecting mounting surfaces have been completed prior to the installation
of site furnishings. Site furnishings shall be installed plumb and true,
at locations indicated,in accordance with the approved manufacturer's
instructions.
3.1.1
Assembly and Erection of Components
Items shall be shipped knocked-down (KD) ready for site assembly. Packaged
components shall be complete including all accessories and hardware. New
parts shall be acquired from the manufacturer; substitute parts will not be
accepted unless approved by the manufacturer. When the inspection of parts
has been completed, the site furnishings shall be assembled and anchored
according to manufacturer's instructions or as indicated. When site
furnishings are assembled at the site, assembly shall not interfere with
other operations or pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
3.1.2
Anchorage, Fastenings, and Connections
Furnish metal work, mounting bolts or hardware in ample time for securing
into concrete or masonry as the work progresses. Provide anchorage where
necessary for fastening furniture or furnishings securely in place.
Provide, for anchorage not otherwise specified or indicated, slotted
inserts, expansion shields, and power-driven fasteners, when approved for
concrete; toggle bolts and through bolts for masonry; machine and carriage
bolts for steel; through bolts, lag bolts, and screws for wood. Do not use
wood plugs in any material. Provide non-ferrous attachments for
non-ferrous metal. Make exposed fastenings of compatible materials,
generally matching in color and finish the fastenings to which they are
applied. Conceal fastenings where practicable.
3.2
WELDING
Perform welding, welding inspection, and corrective welding, in accordance
with AWS D1.1/D1.1M. Use continuous welds on all exposed connections.
Grind visible welds smooth in the finished installation.
3.3
TESTING
Each site furnishing shall be tested to determine a secure and correct
installation. A correct installation shall be according to the
manufacturer's recommendations and by the following procedure: The
Contractor shall measure the physical dimensions and clearance of each
installed site furnishing for compliance with manufacturer's
recommendations and as indicated. Site furnishings which do not comply
shall be reinstalled. Fasteners and anchors determined to be non-compliant
shall be replaced. A written report describing the results of the testing
shall be provided.
3.4
3.4.1
Field Finishes
Where indicated, field finishes shall be applied in accordance with Section
09900 PAINTS AND COATINGS. Where dissimilar metals are in contact, protect
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