SECTION 11165

DOCK BUMPERS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Dock bumpers of reinforced rubber with attachment frame.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [03100 - Concrete Formwork] [______-____________]: Placement of bumper anchors into concrete [loading dock.] [________.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [______-____________]: Steel [angle] [channel] cast into concrete dock edge.

Section 09900 - Painting: Field painting of exposed steel frame.

Section 11161 - Dock Levelers.

Section 11164 - Dock Seals and Shelters.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]

Product Data: Indicate unit dimensions, method of anchorage, and details of construction.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special installation requirements.

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

Verify that field measurements are as [indicated [on shop drawings].] [instructed by the manufacturer.]

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

COMPONENTS

Bumpers:	Fabric reinforced rubber pads, ozone resistant, laminated and compressed in position with [two] [____] [galvanized] steel rods with threaded ends, washers and nuts; between [3 x 2-1/2 x 1/4] [________] inch ([75 x 60 x 6] [________] mm) galvanized steel angle end plates:

Projection From Wall: [4 1/2] [6] [____] inches ([115] [150] [____] mm).

Vertical Height:	[10] [____] inches ([250] [____] mm).

Length: [15] [24] [____] inches ([375] [600] [____] mm).

****** [OR] ******

Bumpers:	Molded rubber, ozone resistant, [[nylon] [polyester] reinforced,] minimum Shore A Durometer of [70] [____], tensile strength of [950 to 1050] [________] psi ([6550 to 7420] [________] KPa):

Thickness From Wall:	[3] [4] [____] inches ([75] [100] [____] mm).

Vertical Height:	[10] [____] inches ([250] [____] mm).

Width:	[5] [6] [____] inches ([125] [150] [____]	mm).

Profile:	[Rectangular] [Semi-circular] [T shape] [L shape] [________].

Attachment Hardware:	[3/4] [____] inch ([19] [____] mm) diameter [galvanized] bolts and [expansion shields] ["L" shaped anchor rods for casting into concrete] [________].

Touch-up Primer: [Zinc rich] [________] type.

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify existing conditions under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Verify that anchor placement is acceptable.

PREPARATION

Provide integral anchors for placement by Section [03100.] [________.]

INSTALLATION

Install dock bumpers in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Set plumb and level.

Secure angle end frames to concrete.

****** [OR] ******

Weld angle end frames to [steel dock frame] [embedded anchors]. Touch up weld with primer.

SCHEDULES

Main Loading Dock: Laminated rubber units; each 4 inches thick x 10 inches vertical height x 6 feet long, rectangular profile, end angles welded to dock edge channel.

Garbage Unloading Dock: Molded units; 3 inches thick x 12 inches vertical height x 4 inches wide, semi-elliptical profile, bolted to concrete deck edge with expansion anchors.

END OF SECTION