Miscellaneous Furniture

Suppliers
School Furniture in this section is to be supplied under aggeregator Government Contract with OfficeMax (Contract No.DECAMU-14-21A)

Obtain the specified furniture from the following suppliers:

• OfficeMax

More details at : https://www.procurepoint.nsw.gov.au/scm0771

5.2 Notification

Mandatory requirement
Within 4 weeks of the date of the letter of acceptance submit to Department of Education the nominated furniture supplier/s furniture order for fixed and/or unfixed items of furniture. The furniture order is to be set out as in a DoE supplied template.

12 weeks before requiring the delivery of the fixed and/or unfixed items of furniture, notify the Department of Education nominated furniture supplier/s in writing of the required delivery date and obtain a written confirmation from the furniture supplier/s of the delivery date. A copy of the written confirmation is to be given to the Person with Full Authority/Superintendent.

The written notification and confirmation is to include two orders for each block (e.g. Block A, B, C as applicable); one order for fixed and one order for loose items of furniture

5.3 Delivery and Storage
 

Delivery Examination
Examine the items of furniture upon delivery to ascertain whether they are in conformity with the order and whether they have been damaged in transit.  Examine the furniture immediately on delivery and any defect as to quantity or description or damage shall be brought to the notice of the carrier and noted on the document upon which receipt of the furniture reported is acknowledged.  Report defects/damages immediately to the responsible carrier and also to the Principal’s Authorised Person / Principal’s Representative.

5.4 Location 
 

Setting Up
Position the furniture at the locations shown on the plans or in the schedules hereafter. To facilitate educational flexibility, most items are to be loosely placed to allow rearrangement by the school.  Only items specifically listed as fixed are to be fixed in position. Remove packaging/wrapping from all the furniture.

5.5 Jointing and Finishing
 

Requirement
When delivered, except as specified below, the items will be in a finished state and should not require any further finishing on the site, except for stopping of nail holes and touching up to match the general finish, where blemishes occur on site.

Finishing
Where fixed items abut one another, supply, fit and fix fillets or filling pieces at the junctions, finished to match the supplied items.

Setting Up
Set-up all loose shelves, drawers, apparatus, boxes, etc.

Services
Connection to services, where applicable, is specified under the various trade sections.

5.6 General Fixing Methods
 

See specific methods for various items listed in the following subclauses:

Masonry Walls
Use metal expanding bolts except where otherwise stated for individual items.  Do NOT use wooden plugs.

Do NOT fix into mortar joints.

Frames and Sandwich Walls
Fix into studs wherever possible or fix battens to studs to fasten into.

5.7 Bench Cupboards - General 
 

Bench cupboard that do not contain service pipes may be moved by the school.  Therefore, all wall and floor finishes behind them must be continuous.

GUIDE NOTE: The following installation requirements applies to all bench cupboards unless nominated elsewhere within this section of the Specification Guide. 

Installation
Installation: Position bench cupboards (loose and fixed) according to the plans and level up using its adjustable feet provided in bases.  After adjusting feet insert cover plugs into holes in the base of the bench cupboard.

Check and adjust doors where necessary, so that gaps are even all round

Fixed bench cupboards

• Securely fix to floors and walls so that the fixing method is concealed.
• For bench cupboards requiring service connection/s cut holes appropriate for the service connection/s.
• For units butting together, fit joining sleeves (supplied) to four corners of cupboard ends and tighten so that cupboards butt together neatly. Securely fix bench cupboards to cleats.
• Infill Panels:  Cut and fix face panels according to drawings.
• When fixed benches meet in corners matching infill tops are available from the nominated furniture supplier and shall be ordered by the DoE with other furniture items.  Fix corner tops through cleats to walls and cupboard ends so that the top surface is level with adjoining tops. (Refer nominated furniture supplier - Furniture Catalogue for the range of infill or loose tops.)
• Base Trim:  Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued with a water based glue to bases.  The strips must not obstruct the vertical space between bases, which is required for ventilation.
• Fully seal all joints in the vicinity of sink units to prevent percolation of fluids behind, between or into bench cupboards.

Service Connection:  For bench cupboards requiring service connection/s link up to gas, water and electrical fittings as required.  Sinks (except P.A. Trough) are supplied fitted to bench cupboards ready for connection to services.

Ventilation
Cupboards enclosing gas services must have adequate cross ventilation to prevent the build up of gas.

• Ventilators: Refer to SG / METAL FIXTURES

GUIDE NOTE: The following is a specification for standard school furniture items. Some specification information may not be relevant to each school.

5.8 Library Service Desk - Primary 
 

Type

• Bench Cupboard, Technology 500                                                 (B-24)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 500                                                 (B-25)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 500                                                 (B-20R)

Installation: Position bench cupboards according to the plans and level up using its adjustable feet provided in bases. 

• Base Trim: Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued to bases.

Bench top and front: Install bench top and front as shown on drawings and specified in DG / TIMBER FIXTURES.

GUIDE NOTE: Refer to EFSG SG DRAWING / SG501/3.  Insert project specific drawing number.

Drawing Reference:
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Refer to SG / TIMBER FIXTURES

5.9 Reception Counter - Administration (Primary and Secondary)
 

• Bench Cupboard, Technology 600 (primary)                         (B-36R x 2)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 600 (primary)                               (B-36L)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 400 (primary)                                 (B-33)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 600 (secondary)                             (B-34)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 600 (secondary)                          (B-36R)

Installation: Position bench cupboards according to the plans and level up using its adjustable feet provided in bases.

• Drawer lock: Provide drawer lock to all top drawers.
• Base Trim: Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued to bases.

Counter top and shelf: Install as shown on drawings and specified in TIMBER FIXTURES.

GUIDE NOTE: Refer to EFSG SG DRAWING / SG601/1,2,3,4,5. Insert project specific drawing numbers. 

Drawing References:
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Refer to SG / TIMBER FIXTURES

5.10 Fixing Details for Bench Cupboards (Technology Range)

Type

• Bench Cupboard, Computer 400 LH/RH Door                                              (B-19L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 500                                                              (B-20L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 1000                                                            (B-21)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 1000 Shallow Depth                                      (B-22)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology LH/RH Panel, Corner Unit 1000                      (B-23L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 500, 4 Drawers                                             (B-24)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 500                                                             (B-25)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 500, 2 Drawer and pot Drawer                        (B-26)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 300, LH/RH Door                                          (B-27L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 300 Shallow depth LH/RH                             (B-28L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 400, LH/RH Door                                          (B-29L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Tech. 400. Shallow Depth LH/RH Door                             (B-30L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Tech. 500, Shallow Depth LH/RH Door                             (B-43L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 850, RH Panel, Corner Unit, Shallow Depth     (B-44L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 1000, RH Panel, Corner Unit, Shallow Depth   (B-46L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 500 (PA), LH/RH Door                                   (B-112L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 500 Open Shelf (PA)                                     (B-113)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 1000 Corner Unit (PA),                                  (B-114L/R)
• Bench Cupboard, Technology 1000 (PA), 2 Door                                         (B-117)

Installation: Position bench cupboards according to the plans and level up using its adjustable feet provided in bases. 

• Fit cleats to the floor as required and level up units using adjustable feet provided in bases.
• For bench cupboards requiring service connection/s cut holes appropriate for the service connection/s.
• For units butting together, fit joining sleeves (supplied) to four corners of cupboard ends and tighten so that cupboards butt together neatly. Securely fix bench cupboards to cleats.
• Backcover Panel, Technology (BP-01 to BP-04 incl.):  Where bench cupboards do not have a wall or other surfaces to act as a backing, install the appropriate backcover panel to the back of the bench cupboard.
• Install spacer blocks provided to corner units (B-23L/R)
• Infill Panels: Cut and fix face panels according to drawings
• Base Trim: Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued to bases. The strips must not obstruct the vertical space between bases, which is required for ventilation.

Service Connection: For bench cupboards requiring service connection/s link up to gas, water and electrical fittings as required.

5.11 Bench Tops

Type

• Top, Bench Technology (M-73)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-75)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-76)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-77)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-78)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-79)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-80)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-81)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-82)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-83)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-84)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-84)
•  Top, Bench Technology (M-85)
•  Top, Bench Technology (M-86)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-87)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-89)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-91)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-93)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-95)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-99)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-100)
• Top, Bench Technology (M-204)

Installation:  Position bench tops according to the plans.

• If required, cut and fit bench tops to length, ensuring where possible there are no joins in bench tops over trough/sink units.
•  If applicable cut hole in bench top units for trough/sink and install trough/sink.  Trough/sinks to be located centrally over trough/sink unit carcase and connect to waste.

              Install tapware fittings and gas turrets as required.

• Cut and fix corner and end infill tops.
• Secure to carcases by screwing up through front and back blades of each bench unit and through span support brackets.
• Support bracket:  All bench top spans to be supported by a 50 x 50 x 5 mm (min.) galvanised MS angle securely fixed to wall and bench top.  All overhangs to be similarly supported or by an appropriate method to prevent deflection.

GUIDE NOTE: Maximum span of bench top not to exceed 1500 mm.

Sealing:  Fully seal joint between abutting tops and where tops meet the wall with a matching suitable sealant. Beads between tops must be smooth and finish flush with surface.

5.12 Benches 

Type

• Bench, Science Practical Low (Sp-47)

Installation
Position benches according to the plans.

• Assemble the cupboard carcase to frame
• Fix the adjustable leg fixing plates to floor
• Position bench over services at the correct height.  Cut holes appropriate for service connection, level and securely fix adjustable bench legs with locking bolts
  • Service Connection:  To be linked up to gas, water, waste and electrical fittings as required.

Type

• Bench, Height Adjustable (front wind), Kitchen (Sp-49)

Installation

Position benches according to the plans.

• Fix the adjustable leg fixing plates to floor and install bench
• Position bench at correct height, level and securely fix adjustable bench legs with locking bolts

Type

• Bench, Height Adjustable (front wind), Wood/Metal (Sp-50)

Installation

Position benches according to the plans.

• Fix the adjustable leg fixing plates to floor and install bench
• Position bench at correct height, level and securely fix adjustable bench legs with locking bolts

Type

Bench, Science, Preparation (B-500)

Description:  B-500 consists of a combination of the following units

• B-20 x 4
• B-24 x 4
• BP-03 x 2
• M-99 x 2

Installation, Bench Cupboards: Position bench cupboards according to the plans.

• Fit cleats to the floor as required and level up units using adjustable feet provided in bases.
• Fit joining sleeves (supplied) to four corners of cupboard ends and tighten so that cupboards butt together neatly. Securely fix bench cupboards to cleats.
• Install backcover panels to the back of the bench cupboard units (each set of units).
• Base Trim:  Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued to bases. The strips must not obstruct the vertical space between bases, which is required for ventilation.

Installation Top, Bench (M-99 x 2):  Position bench tops on top of bench cupboards according to the plans.

• If required, fit bench tops. 
• Secure to carcases by screwing up through front and back blades of each bench unit.

Type

Bench, Demonstration, Food Technology (B-45)

Description:  B-45 consists of a combination of the following units

• B-20 x 1
• B-21 x 1
• B-25 x 1
• B-26 x 1
• BP-04 x 1
• M-97 x 1

Installation, Bench Cupboards: Position bench cupboards according to the plans.

• Fit cleats to the floor as required and level up units using adjustable feet provided in bases.
• Fit joining sleeves (supplied) to four corners of cupboard ends and tighten so that cupboards butt together neatly. Securely fix bench cupboards to cleats.
• Install backcover panel to the back of the bench cupboard units (set of units).
• Cut holes appropriate for the power connection/s.
• Link up to electrical fittings as required.
• Base Trim:  Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued to bases. The strips must not obstruct the vertical space between bases, which is required for ventilation.

Installation Top, Bench (M-97):  Position bench top on top of bench cupboards according to the plans.

• Secure to carcases by screwing up through front and back blades of each bench unit.
• Cut hole in bench top for cook top.
• Link up to gas fittings as required and install cook top.

Type
Bench, Island, Food Technology (B-90)

Description:  B-90 consists of a combination of the following units

• B-20 x 2
• B-21 x 2
• B-25 x 2
• B-26 x 2
• M-98 x 1

Installation, Bench Cupboards: Position bench cupboards according to the plans.

• Fit adjustable feet to the floor as required and level up units using adjustable feet provided in bases.
• Fit joining sleeves (supplied) to four corners of cupboard ends and tighten so that cupboards butt together neatly. Securely fix bench cupboards to cleats.
• Cut holes appropriate for the power connection/s.
• Link up to electrical fittings as required.
• Base Trim:  Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued to bases. The strips must not obstruct the vertical space between bases, which is required for ventilation.

Installation Top, Bench (M-98):  Position bench top on top of bench cupboards according to the plans.

• Secure to carcases by screwing up through front and back blades of each bench unit.

Type

• Bench, Utility, Wall Mounted (T-250)
• Bench, Utility, Wall Mounted (T-254)
• Bench, Utility, Wall Mounted (T-256)
• Bench, Utility, Wall Mounted (T-260)
• Bench, Utility, Wall Mounted (T-267)
• Bench, Utility, Wall Mounted (T-269)
• Bench, Utility, Wall Mounted (T-270)
• Bench, Utility, Wall Mounted (T-271)
• Bench, Utility, Wall Mounted (T-272)

Installation, Position bench according to the plans

Support frame

• Timber batten (if required): Install timber batten (50 x 25mm nominal) to wall at the appropriate height and length to support frame and bench top.
• Fix adjustable leg fixing plates to floor, install frame and level up using adjustable leg fixing plates.

Bench tops

• Install bench tops.
• If required, cut and fit bench tops to length
• Join bench top sections over support frame.
• Secure to frame by screwing up through front and back of each support frame.
• If applicable, Install cable management trays.  Cable access caps to be drilled and fitted at approx. 1200 mm centres.
• Sealing:  Fully seal joint between abutting tops and where tops meet the wall with a matching suitable sealant.  Beads between tops must be smooth and finish flush with surface.

5.13 Darkroom Trough
 

Type
Darkroom Trough with Bench Support (B-70)

Installation: Position cupboards according to the plans. 

• Cut holes in unit (if required) for service connection/s
• Level unit and fix securely to floor.
• Install special tapware provided
• Link up to water including mixing valves and waste fittings.
• Install trough on top of cupboard.  Fix trough through hobs at each end in accordance with manufactures instructions.
• Base Trim:  Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued to bases. The strips must not obstruct the vertical space between bases, which is required for ventilation.

5.14 Student Lockers
 

Type
Student Lockers:      2 Door, Low (L-02)

                               4 Door (HB-1)

Installation: Position bench cupboards according to the plans and level up units.

Install lockers as indicated on drawings and securely fixed to wall.

5.15 Fixing Details for Science Bench Cupboards and Science Demonstration Bench 

Types

• Bench Cupboard, 1200, Science, R.H. Sink                                  (B-04)
• Bench Cupboard, Science, Practical, w/Sink                                 (B-06)
• Bench Cupboard, Science, Practical, RH/LH Sink                        (B-06L/R)
• Bench, Demonstration, Science                                                       (B-48)

Installation
Position bench cupboards/demonstration over services, according to the plan.  Cut holes appropriate for service connection (if required), fit cleats to the floor and level up units using adjustable feet provided in bases.  For units which butt together, fit joining sleeves (supplied) to four corners of cupboard ends and tighten so that cupboards butt together neatly.  Securely fix bench cupboards to cleats mounted on the floor.

Service Connection:  Power may be drawn through base for GPO’s to be fitted to end of B-06.  Bench cupboards/Demonstration are to be linked up to gas, water and electrical fittings as required.

Infill Panels:  Cut and fix corner and end infill tops and face panels according to drawings.

Base Trim:  Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued to bases.  The strips must not obstruct the vertical space between bases, which is required for ventilation.

Sealing:  Fully seal joint between abutting tops and where tops meet the wall with a matching suitable sealant.  Beads between tops must be smooth and finish flush with surface.

5.16 Fixing Details for Bench Cupboards 
 

Types

• Bench Cupboard                                                                    (B-00)
• Bench Cupboard, 1200, Science, R.H. Sink                             (B‑05)
• Bench Cupboard, RH Sink                                                      (B‑05)
• Bench Cupboard, RH Sink (White Top)                                    (B-08)
• Bench Cupboard, RH Sink                                                      (B-080S)

Installation

If service connections are required position bench cupboards over services, according to the plan.Cut holes appropriate for service connection.

Fit cleats to the floor and level up units using adjustable feet provided in bases. For units which butt together, fit joining sleeves (supplied) to four corners of cupboard ends and tighten so that cupboards butt together neatly. Securely fix bench cupboards to cleats mounted on the floor.

Service Connection: Bench cupboards are to be linked to water fittings as required.

Infill Panels: Cut and fix corner and end infill tops and face panels according to drawings.

Base Trim: Close off gaps under bases with thin continuous PVC skirting glued to bases. The strips must not obstruct the vertical space between bases, which is required for ventilation.

Sealing: Fully seal joint between abutting tops and where tops meet the wall with a matching suitable sealant. Beads between tops must be smooth and finish flush with surface.

5.17 Work Benches
 

Type
Bench, Woodwork, 2 Station (B-78)       

Bench, Woodwork, 4 Station (Bxx)-

Installation:  The Woodwork Bench is dispatched fully assembled, including vices.  Position benches in room according to the plans.

Type
Bench, Metalwork, 2 Station (B-79)

Bench, Metalwork, 4 Station (B-78)

Installation:  The Metalwork Bench is dispatched fully assembled, except for two (2) metalwork vices.  The metalwork vices, including fixing bolts, nuts, screws and washers are packed in separate cartons for dispatch.

Metalwork vices must be mounted on benchtop directly above fixed panel on each side of bench.  Use vice base as template to mark mounting hole positions, drill holes and fit vices using bolts and washers (supplied with vices).

Position benches in room according to the plans.

Type
Bench, Technical Drawing/Multi-Purpose (B-85)

Installation:  The Technical Drawing Bench is despatched fully assembled, including top and fixed shelf.  Position benches in room according to the plans.

Type
Bench, Workshop Demonstration (B-86)

Installation:  The Workshop Demonstration Bench is dispatched as three separate item, these are:-

• Bench Frame with pedestals fitted
• Bench Top with Woodwork Vice fitted
• Metalwork Vice complete with fixing bolts and screws

The final fitting of bench top and metalwork vice is to be carried out on site.

Note:  Fix metalwork vice approximately centrally over open bench area, position so that handle of vice does not foul top drawer.

Use vice base as template to mark mounting hole positions, drill holes and fit vice using bolts and washers (supplied with vice).

Position benches in room according to the plans.

5.18 Positioning and Fixing Cupboards 
 

Types

• Cupboard, 900, Chalkboard, Storage Wall                                    (C-05)
• Cupboard, 900, Pin Board, Storage Wall                                      (C-06)
• Cupboard, 900, White Board, Storage Wall                                   (C-07)

Installation:  Position cupboard units according to the plans and level up using adjustable feet provided.  Abutting units to be aligned and fixed together in six (6) places through pre-drilled holes in cupboard ends using sleeve screws supplied.

Where required to be fixed, anchor units to wall through the back, close to top corners, or by an angle bracket fixed to the wall and the cupboard tops.

For anchoring unit to brick walls, use M5 expanding type bolts of suitable length.  Do NOT fix in mortar joints.  For timber walls use suitable length No. 12 (12g) screws and washers.

Adjust catches and hinges where necessary.

Types

• Cupboard, 900, Full Doors, Storage Wall (C-08)
• Cupboard, 900, Cloak, Storage Wall (C-09)
• Cupboard, 900, Open Shelves, Storage Wall (C-10)

Installation:  Position cupboard units according to the plans and level up using adjustable feet provided.  Abutting units to be aligned and fixed together in six (6) places through pre-drilled holes in cupboard ends using sleeve screws supplied.

Where required to be fixed, anchor units to wall either through back, close to top corners, or by means of an angle bracket fixed to the wall and the cupboard tops.

For anchoring unit to brick walls, use M5 expanding type bolts of suitable length.  Do NOT fix in mortar joints.  For timber walls use suitable length No. 12 (12g) screws and washers.

5.19 Fixing Cabinets

Type
Floor mounted

Installation, Generally:  Cabinets may be moved by the school.  Therefore, all wall and floor finishes behind them shall be continuous.

Place cabinets (loose and fixed) in position and level up using adjustable feet provided in the bases, fixed cabinets are to be securely fixed to floor and/or walls.

Where floors are uneven, close off gaps under bases of fixed cabinets with PVC skirting or thin cover strips finished to match bases.  Cover vertical spaces between bases unless otherwise specified.

When fixed cabinets meet in corners, matching infill tops are available from the current DoE Furniture Supplier and must be ordered with other furniture items.  Fix corner tops through cleats to walls and cabinet ends so that the top surface is level with adjoining tops. (Refer to the current DoE Furniture Supplier’s Furniture Catalogue for the range of infill or loose tops.)

Type
Cabinet, Pigeon Hole (C-26)

Installation:  Can be bench or wall mounted, vertically or horizontally, with wall fixing one or two high.  Arrange as indicated on the plans.  Wall mounting height for single items is generally 1350 mm to underside from floor.  Fix through back of cabinet in four corners.  For brick walls use  M5 expanding type bolts of a suitable length.  For timber walls use appropriate length No.10 (10g) screws with washers.

Type
Cabinet, Wall Glass Doors, (C-27)

Installation:  Position and fix units plumb on wall with underside of cabinet 1350 mm above floor, unless otherwise stated.  Fix aluminium angle (provided) to the appropriate height, rest case on angle and fix cabinet at top in two (2) places through back.  Screw case to bottom angle through pre-drilled holes using No. 8 (8g) x 15 mm round head screws.  For brick walls use  M4 expanding type bolts of suitable lengths.  For timber walls use appropriate length No.10 (10g) screws (with washers for fixing through back).

Type
Cabinet, Tool (C-31)

Installation:  Tool cabinets may be wall mounted individually or two high.  Arrange as indicated on the plans, and fix plumb on walls, with mounting height for single items generally 1950 mm from top of item to finished floor level.  Unscrew aluminium angle (fitted to underside of cabinet for transportation) and fix to wall at appropriate height.  Rest cabinet on aluminium angle and fix cabinet to wall at top in two (2) places through metal brackets at top corners of back.  Screw case to bottom angle through pre-drilled holes using No.10 (10 gauge) x 15 mm round head screws.

For brick walls use  M6 expanding type bolts, of appropriate length.  Do NOT fix in mortar joints.  For timber walls use suitable length No. 12 (12g) round head screws.

Type
Cabinet, Bag Storage (C-35)

Installation:  Position cabinet/s according to the plans and level up using adjustable feet provided.  Abutting units to be aligned and fixed together through pre-drilled holes in cupboard ends using sleeve screws supplied.

Where required, units may be anchored to wall either through back, close to top corners, or by means of an angle bracket fixed to the wall and the cupboard tops.

For anchoring unit to brick walls, use  M5 expanding type bolts of suitable length.  Do NOT fix in mortar joints.  For timber walls use suitable length No. 12 (12g) screws and washers.

Type
Bench, Storage Cupboard (For B-80)

Installation:  Can be bench or wall mounted, vertically or horizontally, with wall fixing one or two high.  Arrange as indicated on the plans.  Wall mounting height for single items is generally 1350 mm to underside from floor.  Fix through back of cabinet in four corners.  For brick walls use  M5 expanding type bolts of a suitable length.  For timber walls use appropriate length No.10 (10g) screws with washers.

Type

• Overhead Cupboard, Technology - Double Door Overhead Unit (CW-08)
• Overhead Cupboard, Technology – Shelf Open (CW-03)
• Overhead Cupboard, Technology – Shelf Open
• Overhead Cupboard, Technology - Single Door Overhead Units

Installation: Position and fix units level and plumb on wall 1350mm above floor, unless otherwise stated.  Securely fix to wall through back of units with a minimum of six fasteners (one in each corner and in the centre top and bottom).

Fixing to building structure: Provide non-corrosive/compatible screws and washers for fixing into timber or steel framing, or masonry anchors.

5.20 Display Items
 

Types

• Display Case, with Shelves (D-00)
• Display Case, 1750, Pin-Up (D-01)

Installation:  Fix units plumb on wall with the top level with standard door height (approx 2030 mm).  Fix bottom aluminium angle to wall in four (4) places, rest case on angle and fix top of case through aluminium "T" section in four (4) places.  Screw case to bottom angle through pre-drilled holes with No.10 (10g) x 15 mm CSK head screws.

For brick walls use  M5 expanding type bolts, of appropriate length.  Do NOT fix in mortar joints.  For timber walls use suitable length No. 12 (12g) round head screws.

Type

• Display Panel, 1200 x 900 (D-10 and D-05)
• Display Panel, 1800 x 900 (D-11 and D-06)
• Display Panel, with Frame 1800 x 900 (D-06)

Installation:  Position and fix panels plumb on the wall, either horizontally or vertically as specified on the plans.  Display Panels may be used individually or butted together to form continuous runs.  The top panels should generally be level with standard door height (approx 2030 mm) or aligned with chalkboards unless otherwise specified.

Screw fix through panel not more than 50 mm in from edge.  For fixing into brick walls use nylon plugs and suitable length No. 8 (8g) CSK head wood screws (without cup washers).  Use similar screws for timber walls, alternatively a nail-in type plug of suitable length may be used for brick walls.

• Display Panel, 1800 x 900 (D-10 and D-05); screw fix in 6 places
• Display Panel, 1200 x 900 (D-11 and D-06); screw fix in 4 places.

5.21 Chalkboards and Markerboards 

Types

• Chalkboard, 2400 x 1200 (Bo-00)
• Chalkboard, 1200 x 1200 (Bo-04)

Installation:  Position and fix units plumb on the walls specified in the plans, with top of board at standard door height (approx 2030 mm).  Fit chalkrail to board (if packaged separately for transportation) through pre-drilled holes with No. 8 (8g) x 20 mm long round head wood screws.

Fix board through aluminium "J" rail at top and through down turn of aluminium chalkrail at bottom.  For brick walls use M5 expanding type bolts of suitable lengths.  Fix into timber walls using No. 12 (12g) round head wood screws of suitable lengths.

• Chalkboard, 2400 x 1200 (Bo-01); fix in 4 places top and bottom.
• Chalkboard, 1200 x 1200 (Bo-04); fix in 3 places top and bottom.

Types

• Whiteboard, 1200 x 1200 (Bo-19)
• Whiteboard, 1800 x 900 (Bo-20)
• Whiteboard, 2400 x 1200 (Bo-25)

Installation:  Fix item plumb on wall with top of board at 1950 mm above finished floor level.  White Marker Board, 1200 x 1200 (Bo-19) to be fixed to wall besides chalkboards at same height (approx 2030 mm).  When required, fix penrail using hardware provided.  Fix to wall through eyelet lugs (if provided), or through aluminium frame in three places top and bottom.

For brick walls use M5 expanding type bolts of suitable lengths.  For timber walls use No.10 (10g) round head screws of suitable length.

Type

• Whiteboard, Term Planner, 1200 x 1500 (Bo-27)

Installation: Fix item plumb on wall with top of board at same height as adjacent White Marker Board, Bo-19 or Display Panel unless otherwise specified.  When required, fix penrail using hardware provided.  Fix to wall through eyelet lugs (if provided), or through aluminium frame in three places top and bottom.

For brick walls use M5 expanding type bolts of suitable lengths.

Type

• Whiteboard, Music, 1800 x 1200 (L x H) (Bo-24)

Installation: Fix item plumb on wall with top of board at same height as adjacent White Marker Board (1950mm above finished floor level) unless otherwise specified.  Fix penrail using hardware provided.  Fix to wall through eyelet lugs (if provided), or through aluminium frame in three places top and bottom.

For masonry walls use M5 expanding type bolts of suitable lengths

5.22 Privacy Panels
 

Type

• Post (Privacy Panel) Floor to Ceiling (CP-00)

Install privacy panel post/s (CP-00) in position/s indicated on drawings.

Floor Fixing:  Heavy duty floor fixing bracket securely screwed fixed to floor.  Screw fix screen to outside of posts.  Refer to drawing >.

Ceiling Fixing:  Heavy duty fixing bracket securely screwed fixed to ceiling supports.  Steel tube to hold posts to be welded to flange fixing plate.  Refer to drawing >.

Note:  Floor and ceiling fixing brackets for the privacy panel posts to be supplied and installed by the building contractor.

Types

• Privacy Panel, Fabric 2 sides, 1500L x 1500H (WP-08)
• Privacy Panel, Fabric 2 sides, 1800L x 1500H (WP-09)
• Privacy Panel, Fabric 2 sides, 2400L x 1500H (WP-10)

Installation:  Install privacy panels in position shown on drawings.

5.23 Fixing Shelving 
 

Type
LS- type shelving

Installation: Metal shelves are to be clipped together with their respective brackets and fitted to slots in wall strips in locations shown on the plans.

Wall Stripping (LS-032, LS-033, LS-042, LS-072, LS-082, LS-112 LS-122 and LS-172)

• Installation: Position and fix wall stripping plumb on walls according to the plans.  Wall strips are to be fixed 1350 mm above finished floor level unless otherwise shown.  Fix securely to wall through countersunk holes provided in strips.

Wall Stripping (LS-312, LS-322, LS-343, LS-432, LS-442, LS-512, LS-522, - LS-572, LS-653, LS-752 and LS-762)

• Installation: Position and fix wall stripping plumb on walls according to the plans.  Wall strips are to be fixed 150 mm above finished floor level unless otherwise shown.  Fix securely to wall through countersunk holes provided in strips.

Fixing, General

• When fixing to brick wall use an expanding type proprietary masonry anchor of an appropriate length and diameter to achieve secure fixing.

For continuous runs of shelving on timber stud walls, fixing battens should be provided at correct heights behind the lining material.  Where battens are not provided and studs do not coincide with spacing, timber mounting strips may be fixed to wall surface finished to match wall.  For sandwich walls a timber mounting strip may be fitted vertically, fixed to studs at top and bottom of wall and in the centre with a cavity fixing device.

5.24 Fixing, Lecture Seating 
 

Type
Seat, Lecture

• S-95 – Left hand tablet
• S-96 – Right hand tablet

Installation

• Position seats as shown on plan/s
• Plumb each seat support and bolt securely to floor with fixings through pre-drilled holes in seat pedestal base.  Use expanding masonry metal anchors for fixing into concrete, coach screws or bolts into timber and bolts into metal, all fasteners to be corrosion resistant and metal compatible.

5.25 Workstations
 

GUIDE NOTE: Refer to NATSPEC Building Template/ Worksection- workstations. Delete applicable workstations clauses/subclauses nominated in NATSPEC Building Template/ Worksection and include the following:

General
Workstations scheduled within the tender documents are to be installed by the contractor.

General: After completion the Department of Education may supply and install additional workstations. 

Installation
Assemble and install each applicable workstation system in its required location, by means such that

• Fixings concealed; and
• The components of the system may be demounted and reassembled using standard hand tools, Installation instructions and special tools supplied as part of the system.

Serviced Equipment
Where equipment requiring connection to power, data, telephone or the like services is shown on the Drawings or specified to be installed as part of the workstation system make the necessary connections to the appropriate building service systems.

Keyboard Supports:  Where keyboard supports are required fit the keyboard support section of the computer equipment with a mechanism capable of being operated by a seated person to raise and lower the keyboard above or below the level of the work surface.

5.26 Miscellaneous Items

Type
Pegboard Panel (M-02)

GUIDE NOTE: Insert project specific locations.

Location
> 

Installation
Fix plumb on wall with top of panel at standard door height (approx

2030 mm).  Position long side horizontally unless specified otherwise on the plans.

• Fix through corners of panel 20 mm in from edges
• For brick walls use M5 expanding type bolts of an appropriate length.  For timber walls use suitable length No.10 (10g) screws and washers

Type
Rack, Coat Hooks (M-14) (10/92)

GUIDE NOTE: Insert project specific locations.

Location
> 

Installation
Position and fix unit plumb on the walls to a height of 1200mm from the top of the top horizontal bar to circulation walkway surface.

Fix securely through units mounting plates to a masonry wall with expanding compatible metal masonry anchors.  In framed wall construction, provide extra fixing noggings at correct height to allow secure fixing of rack.

Type
Rack, Bag Hooks (M-15)

GUIDE NOTE: Insert project specific locations.

Location
> 

Installation
Position hook rows on walls as shown on drawings.

Level/plumb each rack and securely fix through each mounting plate to a masonry wall with expanding compatible metal masonry anchors.  In framed wall construction, provide extra fixing noggings at correct height to allow secure fixing of rack.