������������������������ SECTION 10830

 

�������������� BABY ACCESSORIES FOR TOILET ROOMS

 

This section includes two types of baby changing stations and a child protection seat for installation in public restrooms and fitting rooms.

 

These accessories are made by Koala Corporation, located at

4340 McMenemy Street

St. Paul, Minnesota 55127-6004

Telephone: 800-666-0363

 

Koala baby changing stations and child protection seat are made of high impact polyethylene, are designed to be surface mounted, and fold out of the way when not in use.

PART 1� GENERAL

 

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

 

��� A.� Horizontal design baby changing stations.

 

��� B.� Vertical design baby changing stations.

 

��� C.� Child protection seats.

 

��� D.� Metal restroom door signs.

 

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

Coordinate the sections listed below with actual project requirements.

��� A.� Section 06112 - Framing and Sheathing:� Wood stud framing for support of accessories.

 

��� B.� Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Systems:� Metal stud framing for support of accessories.

 

��� C.� Section 10160 - Metal Toilet Compartments.

 

��� D.� Section 10165 - Plastic Laminate Toilet Compartments.

 

��� E.� Section 10171 - Solid Phenolic Toilet Compartments.

 

1.3 REFERENCES

 

��� A.� ADA; Americans with Disabilities Act; Federal Register,� Volume 56, No, 144 28 CFR part 36.

 

��� B.� ANSI A117.1 - Safety Standards for the Handicapped.

 

1.4 SUBMITTALS

 

��� A.� Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

 

��� B.� Product Data:� Submit manufacturer's complete product data, including information on compliance with governing regulations.

 

��� C.� Installation Instructions:� Indicate special procedures for various substrate conditions and dimensional data for compliance with ADA and ANSI A117.1 regulations.

 

1.5 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

 

��� A.� Verify locations of supporting structure are in compliance with manufacturer's requirements.

 

1.6 WARRANTY

 

��� A.� Submit manufacturer's five-year warranty on all parts and labor.

 

 

PART 2� PRODUCTS

 

2.1 MANUFACTURER

 

��� A.� Provide products manufactured by Koala Corporation; 4390 McMenemy Street, St. Paul, MN� 55127-6004.

 

��� B.� Substitutions will not be acceptable.

 

2.2 BABY CHANGING STATIONS

 

��� A.� Materials:� Molded high impact polyethylene, reinforced with steel-on-steel hinges and 10-gage steel mounting supports; gas shock mechanism designed to lift door from open position and brake to prevent trapping fingers.

Koala Bear Kare Baby Changing Stations delight parents and protect children. Select one or both of the following styles for installation in public restrooms for both sexes.�

 

The horizontal design was created for areas with narrow passageways.� It extends no more than four inches from wall when closed and only 20 inches when opened.�

 

The vertical design requires only 22 inches of horizontal wall space and can be mounted over the commode or in the wash area.�

 

Factory-installed locks to secure stations from vandalism are optional.

��� B.� Horizontal Design.

������� 1.� Provide unit engineered to withstand loads of up to 250 pounds.� Provide door that lowers to form concave changing platform, equipped with safety straps and snap lock fasteners.�

������� 2.� Provide integrated dispenser for chemical-free, biodegradable sanitary bed liners.

������� 3.� Provide permanently mounted, graphic instructions and safety messages in English and five other languages.

������� 4.� Provide factory-installed locks and two keys for each unit.

 

��� C.� Vertical Design.

������� 1.� Provide unit engineered to withstand loads of up to 350 pounds.� Provide door that lowers to form concave changing platform, equipped with safety straps and snap lock fasteners.

������� 2.� Provide integrated dispenser for chemical-free, biodegradable sanitary bed liners.

������� 3.� Provide permanently mounted, graphic instructions and safety messages in English and five other languages.

������� 4.� Provide factory-installed locks and two keys for each unit.

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2.3 CHILD PROTECTION SEATS

The Koala Bear Kare Child Protection seat provides peace of mind for parents by allowing them to seat their baby safely in the restroom stall or fitting room with them.� The compact design fits into the smallest stalls, extending less than 6 inches when the seat is folded closed.

��� A.� Materials:� Molded high impact polyethylene.

 

��� B.� Design:� Provide folding seat engineered to withstand static load of up to 150 pounds, with seat and back concave molded and tilted backward slightly for safety.� Equip seat with safety straps and snap lock fasteners.

 

2.4 ACCESSORIES

 

��� A.� Fasteners:� Provide each baby accessory with all hardware required for secure installation to various substrates.

 

��� B.� Signs:� Provide metal sign for installation on restroom door with each baby accessory.

 

 

PART 3� EXECUTION

 

3.1 EXAMINATION

 

��� A.� Verify that site conditions are ready to receive accessories and dimensions are in compliance with manufacturer's instructions.

 

��� B.� Verify that all components necessary for proper installation are available.

 

3.2 INSTALLATION

 

��� A.� Comply with manufacturer's printed instructions, except where more stringent requirements are mandated by governing authorities, and except where project conditions require extra precautions or provisions.

Edit paragraphs below to conform to project conditions.

��� B.� At stud walls, verify that at least one side of changing station is located so fasteners will be installed directly into stud.� If stud spacing is other than 16 inches on center, use toggles for installation at opposite side.

 

��� C.� At solid masonry walls, drill pilot holes for installation of expansion-type fasteners.

 

��� D.� At toilet partitions, use through-bolt fasteners for installation of child protection seat.

 

��� E.� Install metal sign on restroom door, using double-stick tape or corrosion-resistant screws.

 

3.3 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING

 

��� A.� Upon completion of installation, clean all surfaces that have become soiled during installation.

 

��� B.� Fill built-in dispenser in baby changing stations with sanitary bed liners.

 

 

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