SECTION 129313

BICYCLE RACKS

Reliance Foundry bicycle storage products are attractive, useful, and convenient, and they canhelp projects meet environmental criteria for alternative transportation. Bicycle racks are available in a wide variety of designs and finishes to harmonize with any building or landscape.

Reliance Foundry is a leader in outdoor furnishings, producing a full line of decorative bollards and bicycle storage products.

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Drawing Coordination: Show locations, sizes, layout, and spacing of each type of bicycle rack required. Show footing and security post details, if required. Show adequate clearance for bicycle storage and removal. Drawings of bicycle racks are available for download at

Additional Information: Contact Reliance Foundry at:

Telephone: 604-592-4333 or toll-free at 888-735-5680

E-mail:

Internet:

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes: Bicycle racks.
  2. Related Requirements:

Reliance's other bicycle storage units may be found in sections below. See for guide specifications.

  1. Section 129314 - Bicycle Lockers: Enclosed bicycle storage lockers.
  2. Section 323913–Bollards: Bollards with bicycle storage.

1.2REFERENCES

  1. Reference Standards:
  2. AAMA 2603 - Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.
  3. ASTM A36 – Carbon Structural Steel.
  4. ASTM A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
  5. ASTM A312 - Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes.
  6. ASTM A959 - Harmonized Standard Grade Compositions for Wrought Stainless Steels.

1.3ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Manufacturer's Product Data.

Delete paragraph below if specifying colors in this section or in Drawings.

  1. Samples for Initial Selection: Color card of manufacturer's standard colors.
  2. Samples for Verification: Specified finish.

Reliance's bicycle storage units may contribute to these and other LEED credits. Adjust list below to reflect credits sought for the project.

Credits below are based on LEED 2009 New Construction, Core and Shell, and Schools rating systems.

  1. LEED Submittals:
  2. CreditSS4.2, Alternative Transportation – Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms: Provide Product Data indicating number of bicycles stored by each bicycle storage unit. Include statement indicating total number of bicycle storage units and total number of bicycles stored.
  3. CreditMR4, Recycled Content: For products having recycled content, provide Product Data indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content. Include statement indicating cost for each product having recycled content.
  4. Setting Drawings: Show embedded items and cutouts required for work specified in other Sections.

1.4CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

  1. Manufacturer's Maintenance Instructions for field touch-up of finishes, cleaning, and maintenance.
  2. Warranty Documentation: Submit sample of manufacturer’s warranty.

1.5MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

Retain this article if security nuts are required in Part 2 and Owner anticipates a need to remove bicycle racks.

  1. Security Nut Tools: Tools provided or recommended by security nut manufacturer for operating security nuts (not provided by manufacturer)
  2. Type: [Bit for drill or power screwdriver.][Hand driver with handle.]
  3. Quantity: [2][Other number of tools required.]
  4. Delivery: Submit tools directly to [Owner ][Owner's Representative].

1.6DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

maintenance instructions.

  1. Protect racksand accessories during delivery, storage, and handling to comply with manufacturer’s instructions and prevent damage.

1.7WARRANTY

See for warranty information.

  1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer's warranty, agreeing to repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of bike parking products found defective, within the following time periods.
  2. Material and workmanship: Five-year metal components warranty.
  3. Coatings: Two-year warranty against peeling, cracking, and significant color change.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1BICYCLE RACKS

  1. Manufacturer: Reliance Foundry Co., Ltd.
  2. Phone: 604-592-4333 or 888-735-5680
  3. Fax: 604-590-8875
  4. Website:
  5. Email: .
  6. Substitution Limitations:

Retain one of two substitution limitations below.

  1. Substitutions are not permitted.
  2. Substitutions will be considered according to [Instructions to Bidders] [Division 01 Section "Substitution Procedures"] [Division 01 Section "Product Requirements"].
  1. Bicycle Racks:

See for color and finish selections. Black racks are standard in-stock items; other colors are available at a premium and require lead time.

For racks made from stainless steel, retain "-SS" option in model number and delete "Color" subparagraph.

  1. Reliance Foundry Model R-8212[-SS]::
  2. Size: 36 inches high by 14.5 inches wide.
  3. Design: Inverted U.
  4. Metal: [Steel][Stainless Steel]..
  5. Installation: Concrete Insert, Surface/Flange Mount.
  6. Color: [Textured Black.] [Dark green.] [Statuary Bronze.] [Bengal Silver.] [Anodized Silver.] [Safety Yellow.]
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  1. Reliance Foundry Model R-8224[-SS]::
  2. Size: 31.5 inches high by 34 inches wide by 5 inches diameter at base.
  3. Design: Circle.
  4. Metal: [Steel][Stainless Steel].
  5. Installation: [Epoxy-Set Threaded Rod][Concrete Insert]
  6. Color: [Textured Black.] [Dark green.] [Statuary Bronze.] [Bengal Silver.] [Anodized Silver.] [Safety Yellow.]
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  1. Reliance Foundry Model R-8234::
  2. Size: 33 inches high by 15 inches wide.
  3. Design: Circle of square tubing.
  4. Metal: [Steel]..
  5. Installation: [Concrete Insert, Surface/Flange Mount][Concrete Embedded, Inground Mount]
  6. Color: [Textured Black.] [Dark green.] [Statuary Bronze.] [Bengal Silver.] [Anodized Silver.] [Safety Yellow.]
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  1. Reliance Foundry Model R-8239[-SS]::
  2. Size: 36 inches high by 38 inches wide.
  3. Design: Multi-Curve ribbon racks (3 curve).
  4. Metal: [Steel] [Stainless Steel].
  5. Installation: [Concrete Insert, Surface/Flange Mount][Concrete Embedded, Inground Mount]
  6. Color: [Textured Black.] [Dark green.] [Statuary Bronze.] [Bengal Silver.] [Anodized Silver.] [Safety Yellow.]
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  1. Reliance Foundry Model R-8240[-SS]::
  2. Size: 36 inches high by 64 inches wide.
  3. Design: Multi-Curve ribbon racks (5 curve).
  4. Metal: [Steel] [Stainless Steel].
  5. Installation: [Concrete Insert, Surface/Flange Mount][Concrete Embedded, Inground Mount]
  6. Color: [Textured Black.] [Dark green.] [Statuary Bronze.] [Bengal Silver.] [Anodized Silver.] [Safety Yellow.]
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2.2METALS

  1. Steel:
  2. Pipe:ASTMA53, TypeF or TypeS, GradeA.
  3. Plate, Shapes and Bars: ASTMA36.
  4. Recycled Content of Steel Products: Postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content not less than 25 percent.
  5. Powder-Coat Finish: AAMA2603 except with a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils. Comply with coating manufacturer's written instructions.
  6. Stainless Steel:AISI Grade 316.
  7. Pipe: ASTMA312.
  8. Sheet, Strip, and Plate: ASTMA959.
  9. Finish: BuffedSatin Finish No. 6.

2.3ACCESSORIES

  1. Mounting Accessories
  2. Epoxy adhesive: As recommended in writing by adhesive manufacturer for outdoor use with concrete and steel.

Standard nuts are provided with bicycle racks. Where racks may be vulnerable to vandalism or theft, consider using optional security fasteners. With security fasteners, coordinate with Part 1 Maintenance Material Submittals.

  1. Fasteners
  2. [Standard: 1/2 inch UNC Button Head Bolts, c/w SS Washer.] [As specified.]
  3. Drop in place concrete anchors, for 1/2 inch UNC bolts.
  4. Sealant: Silicone elastomeric sealant recommended for outdoor use.

2.4FABRICATION

  1. Fabricate units with welded connections.
  2. Fabricate connections that will be exposed to weather in a manner to exclude water. Provide weep holes where water may accumulate.
  3. Provide inserts and other anchorage devices for connectingbicycle racks to substrate.
  4. Protectfinishesfrom damagebefore shipping.
  5. Provide exposed [fasteners ][accessories]with stainless materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION

  1. Examine paving or other substrates for compliance with manufacturer’s requirements for placement and location of embedded items, condition of substrate, and other conditions affecting installation of bicycle racks.
  2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2INSTALLATION

Drawing Coordination: Ensure that bicycle racks, when in use, do not impede required paths of egress and accessible travel. Allow adequate clearance for bicycle storage and removal.

  1. General: Comply with manufacturer’s installation requirements and setting drawings.

Reliance's installation instructions cover most conditions; add instructions for special project conditions in paragraph below. See instructions online for surface mounting at and for embedded mountings at

  1. Install according to manufacturer's written instructions for specified setting method.
  2. Damaged, cracked, chipped, deformed or marred bicycleracks are not acceptable. Field touch-up minor imperfections in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

3.3CLEANING

  1. Immediately prior to Substantial Completion, clean racksin accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to remove dust, dirt, adhesives, and other foreign materials.

3.4PROTECTION

  1. Protect bicycle racks against damage.

END OF SECTION

Copyright 2014by Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd.; qualified design and construction professionals may copy for preparation of construction specifications and purchase orders for Reliance Foundry products.

Issued October 2014. Subject to change.

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