Nordock – Model RS-5000 Trailer Top Seal

Dock Seals and Shelters

Part 1 - General

1.01-  WORK INCLUDED

A.   Factory assembled unit with necessary mounting hardware.

B.   Installation and Owners Manual

1.02 - RELATED WORK

A.   Section 11161 – Dock Levelers.

B.   Section 11160 - Trailer Restraints.

C.   Section 11165 - Dock Bumpers.

1.03 – REFERENCES

A.   Government Test Method Standard No.191A for fabric.

1.04 - DESCRIPTION (APPLICATION)

A.   Trailer Height - Unit shall accommodate a standard highway trailer of 13 feet 6 inches high.

B.   Dock Height - Loading dock height shall be 48 inches.

C.   Dock Seal - Projection at top from building wall to be 10 inches and overall width to be 116 inches. Distance from grade to top of dock seal to be 168 inches.

1.05 – SUBMITTALS

A.   Manufacturers Installation Instructions.

B.   Submit dimensional drawing.

C.   Submit specification sheet.

Part 2 - Products

2.01 - ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS AND MODEL

A.   Model RS-5000 as distributed by NORTHERN DOCK SYSTEMS INC., Mississauga, Ontario. Contact Sales Office at 1.866.601.1758 or .

2.02 - EQUIPMENT

A.   COMPONENTS: Each unit shall consist of header frame, wiper pad, storage curtain and (2) two support brackets.

B.   FRAMING: Stationary head frame shall be constructed of superior grade pressure treated lumber covered with translucent fibreglass securely fastened to framing. The head frame to be peaked for drainage. Provide a storage curtain around perimeter to cover sides of framing.

B.   WIPER PAD: A base fabric layer of 50 ounce Weartough vinyl shall enclose a polyurethane foam core that shall be chemically bonded to the backing lumber. A second layer of 50 ounce Weartough fabric to be on the front leading face and bottom section of the pad. The pad shall be firmly attached to the head frame before shipment.

C.   PROJECTION: Unit shall projection a total of 30 inches from building wall.

D.   HARDWARE: Two galvanized steel support brackets and attachment hardware to be included.

E.   WARRANTY: Unit shall include the manufacturers standard a (1) one year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Part 3 - Execution

3.01 – INSTALLATION

A.   Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

B.   Caulk between the building wall and unit.

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