TRASH CHUTE SPECIFICATIONS

Typical Specifications

Furnish where shown on plans 24" diameter Rubbish Chute as manufactured by Wilkinson Chutes and specified below:

Chute Material

The Chute shall be fabricated of #16 U.S. Gauge Aluminized Steel, or optional stainless steel chutes and fittings.

Sound Insulation (optional)

Daubert 932 sound coat vibrations dampening compound to exterior of chute only. Include Korfund sound isolator pads at each floor support frame.

Intakes

15" wide x 18" high, stainless steel, self-closing, positive latching, bottom-hinged, hand operated doors bearing 1-1/2 Hr. 250° F U.L. "B" label. Intake door to pivot on a concealed 1/2" steel pivot shaft to prevent build-up of debris. (Specify masonry or drywall installation.) Intake doors to be furnished with removable stainless steel door trim with embossed letters (RUBBISH).

Cylinder Locks (optional)

To prevent unauthorized use of the chute, intake doors can be furnished with keyed-alike locks or master-keyed to the building.

Discharge

Wilkinson Type "A", normally open, inclined rolling door with fusible link. Discharge door panel to be fabricated to "B" label construction (1" thick insulation) even if U.L. Label is not required.

Vent

Provide full diameter vent 4'-0" above roof with metal explosion cap.

Floor Frames

Fabricate floor frames of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" angles and 1-1/2" x 3/16" bar stock welded assembly.

Sprinklers

1/2" IPS 165 degree sprinkler head with shield above top intake. Additional 1/2" sprinklers and shields at every second intake (or as required by Code). 3/4" IPS flushing spray head centered in chute above top intake ready for connection by plumber.

Chute Cleaning

A Disinfecting and Sanitizing (D&S) unit equipped with adjusting screw to regulate the strength of disinfectant introduced into the flushing water, connected to flushing head spray head,. On-off valve on unit permits ability to by-pass disinfecting and sanitizing unit when desired. All D&S units require 15" x 15" high side-hinged stainless steel access door bearing a U.L "B" label.