Guide Specification

Wilshire Box Linear Planter System

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. Provision of fiberglass planters and steel brackets.

1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 03300 Cast-in-Place concrete
B. Section 06100 Rough Carpentry
C. Section 06200 Finish Carpentry

1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Manufacturer's standard catalog cut sheets.
B. Samples: As required for color selection or material thickness only.
C. Shop Drawings: For custom applications, showing critical sizes and dimensions for installation and integration with other work.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Inspect planters after delivery for signs of damage during transit.
B. Protect planters and brackets from damage during storage and handling.
C. Store planters and brackets indoors, or at least out of the rain, in their original packaging. Do not stand or walk on planters.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Contractor to provide adequate structural support for planter systems.
B. Protect units from damage by adjacent work.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS/MANUFACTURERS
A. Wilshire Box Linear Planter System, manufactured by Planter Technology, Inc. 1260 San Luis Obispo, Hayward, CA 94544 Tel: (800) 542-2282 FAX (510) 471-6243

2.2 WILSHIRE BOX LINEAR PLANTER SYSTEMS
A. Material
Planters - All parts shall be constructed of glass fiber reinforced polyester resin.
1. Glass fibers shall be Owens Corning or equivalent, 3/4" to 1/2" long.
2. Polyester resin shall be compounded by a reputable manufacturer.
3. Glass matting shall be Owens Corning or equal with a chrome finish.
4. Gel coating shall be Revchem of specified color
Brackets - Brackets shall be constructed of ¼" carbon plate steel with 1/8" x 2 x 4" rectangular tube heliarc welded, finished in front with a plate welded and ground smooth. 3/8" Mounting stud to be 306 Stainless steel, welded to plate.

B. Construction
Planter- fabricated by either hand layup or spray laminate method, using suitable molds to attain the desired surface finish. The finished reinforced plastic material shall be not less than 5/32" thick and thicker in those areas requiring additional structural strength.
Where ribs or stiffeners are to be fastened to liner sections by laminating over premolded forms, the stiffeners or ribs shall be located and laminated into position before the section to which they are to be attached has passed the gel state of curing, and the finished joint shall be strong and durable.
C. Finish:
Planter - Smooth semi-gloss or other specified texture finish; factory finished any of Planter Technology's standard colors.
Bracket - Mounting stud to be covered and the entire bracket to be powder coated color to match planter (unless otherwise indicated).
E. Sizes: Wilshire Box planters - 12"W x 18"H, in lengths from 24" to 120"L. Wilshire Box 2 planters - 18"W x 24"H, in lengths from 24" to 120"L.
F. Fire retardant requirement can be met with the addition of retardant chemicals to the resin. Additional information is available for this specification.

2.3 PLANTER ACCESSORIES
A. Field installed drainage/irrigation connection fitting. Thread-by-thread thermoplastic drainage adapter, ½" to 4"NPT female thread available. Contractor to locate drainage hole, drill as necessary, and install fitting.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION
A. Prior to planter or bracket fabrication, the contractor shall verify as-built dimensions of planter area or receptacles to ensure proper size, fit and quantity required.
B. Unless planters have drainage fittings as in 2.3.A, drainage holes to be located and made by contractor in the field to fit to drainage system.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Locate template where box is to be installed, take care that box is mounted level to permit adequate drainage and irrigation. Mark locations for bracket anchors.
B. Drill bracket holes, install brackets
C. Place boxes onto brackets, thread nuts onto studs using provided washers and nuts.
D. Install planters to allow for easy removal if necessary.

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