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Wenger Music Education Storage Casework

Protection and convenience for the entire music department: You can protect musical assets from almost anything - theft, vandalism, accidents, poor ventilation - with a storage solution from Wenger.

  • Wenger instrument storage solutions provide outstanding, long-lasting protection, as well as smart extras for added value. New Wenger AcoustiCabinets™ provide optional additional acoustic enhancement to rehearsal spaces.
  • Wenger robe and uniform storage solutions provide excellent protection from dust and theft, which makes them your ideal solution for storing all your robes, uniforms, concert wear, and costumes.
  • Wenger sheet music storage designs will help save time looking for music all through the year.

We recommend you consult with your Wenger architectural representative, who can be contacted through: Wenger Corporation, Owatonna, MN, (800)4WENGER (800-493-6437), Email: , Website: .

Founded in 1946, the Wenger Corporation has a proud history of manufacturing the finest products for Elementary and Secondary Music Education and Performance. Over the years, Wenger has expanded this tradition of quality by developing product solutions for the unique requirements of Colleges & Universities, Performing Arts Centers, Theatre, Places of Worship, Athletic Facilities, Rental and Event companies, as well as City, State and Federal Government organizations.

Today, Wenger is a global supplier of products with a reputation for durability and versatility providing customers with real value and proven return on their investment. Wenger also takes pride in offering technical support and expert consultation for new construction and renovation projects, as well as existing facilities.

Wenger products appear in the following CSI MasterFormat™ 2010 Sections:

Section 01 35 13 - Special Project Procedures for Music Education Facilities

Section 08 34 72 - Sound Control Door Assemblies

Section 09 84 00 - Acoustic Room Components

Section 10 11 00 - Visual Display Surfaces

Section 10 50 00 - Storage Specialties (GearBoss Fixed and Portable Athletic Storage)

Section 10 51 16 - Wood Lockers (GearBoss Team Room Lockers)

Section 10 51 43 - Metal Grid Lockers (AirPro® Lockers)

Section 10 56 13 - Metal Grid Shelving (GearBoss Stationary Shelving)

Section 10 56 26 - Mobile Athletic Storage System (GearBoss High-Density Storage)

Section 11 61 13 - Acoustical Shells

Section 11 61 15 - Acoustical Clouds (Diva® Acoustical Shells)

Section 11 61 23 - Folding and Portable Stages (Trouper® Folding Stage Platforms and Seated Risers)

Section 11 61 23 - Folding and Portable Stages and Risers (Versalite® Staging and Seated Risers)

Section 11 61 25 - Orchestra Pit Filler (Strata Orchestra Pit Fillers)

Section 11 61 27 - Portable Seating Risers (Upper Deck® Audience Seating System)

Section 12 35 51 - Music Education Storage Casework

Section 12 35 61 - Theater Makeup Casework (Studio® and Backstage® Makeup Stations)

Section 12 61 00 - Fixed Audience Seating

Section 13 21 48 - Sound-Conditioned Rooms

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[SECTION 12 35 51 – MUSIC EDUCATION STORAGE CASEWORK]

[SECTION 12352 – MUSIC EDUCATION STORAGE CASEWORK]

PART 1 - GENERAL

Specifier: Edit paragraphs below based on project scope. Include option for acoustically enhanced music instrument storage casework when located within music rehearsal space. Acoustically enhanced casework adds to room volume and absorption capacity, helping to control overall sound levels.

1.1SECTION INCLUDES

Music Instrument Storage Casework.

Acoustically Enhanced Music Instrument Storage Casework.

Robe and Uniform Storage Casework.

Sheet Music Storage Casework.

Specifier: Edit paragraphs below to correspond to project. Retain references to sections specifying work that might otherwise be incorporated in work of this section. Delete Article if not required by project scope.

1.2RELATED SECTIONS

Division 01 Section "Special Project Procedures for Music Education Facilities" for coordinating installation of related products.

Division01 Section "Sustainable Design Requirements" for related LEED general requirements.

Division06 Section "Rough Carpentry" for blocking in frame walls required to anchor casework.

Division09 Section "Non-Structural Metal Framing" for reinforcements in metal-framed partitions required to anchor casework.

Division09 Section "Resilient Base and Accessories" for finish base materials applied to casework.

Division12 Section "Manufactured Wood Casework" for standard institutional casework.

Specifier: Retain description of references below remaining in section following editing. For projects of limited scope, delete Article.

1.3REFERENCES

American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

  1. ANSIA208.1 – Particleboard.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

  1. ASCE7 – Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

ASTM International (ASTM):

  1. ASTM C 423 – Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
  2. ASTME488 – Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements.
  3. ASTM E 795 – Standard Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests.

GREENGUARD Environment Institute is an ANSI Authorized Standards Developer that oversees the GREENGUARD certification program. GEI establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings.

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI):

  1. GREENGUARD certified low emitting products.

Audio Engineering Society (AES):

  1. AES-4id – AES information document for room acoustics and sound reinforcement systems -- Characterization and measurement of surface scattering uniformity.

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA):

  1. ANSI/BHMAA156.9 – Cabinet Hardware.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

  1. NEMALD3 – High Pressure Decorative Laminates.

US Green Building Council (USGBC):

  1. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.

U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST):

  1. DOCPS1 – U.S. Product Standard for Construction and Industrial Plywood.

California Air Resources Board (CARB).

California 93120 – Formaldehyde Emissions Phase I.

1.4SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Specifier: Retain paragraphs below corresponding to project scope. Retain description of optional acoustically enhanced instrument storage casework where Wenger AcoustiCabinet products are included in project.

Modular instrument storage casework with integral bases, adjustable levelers, and through-bolted fastening, enabling owner reconfiguration of unit layout.

  1. Acoustically enhanced instrument storage casework finished with interior lining of sound-absorbent material providing sound absorption and noise reduction properties.

Robe and uniform storage casework with integral bases, adjustable levelers, and through-bolted fastening, enabling owner reconfiguration of unit layout.

Specifier: Wenger's high-density sheet music storage units described below provide a minimum of 19 cu. ft. of storage capacity per 5.3 sq. ft. of floor area for a seven-shelf unit. This enables savings in space planning for music area storage. Coordinate flooring selection at wheeled sheet music storage casework location consistent with casework and flooring manufacturer’s recommendations. Due to wheel loads when fully loaded, these units perform best on hard surfaced flooring and on some high-density carpets without cushion.

Sheet music storage casework in wheeled retractable units providing high-density storage, adjustable to fit most sizes of published sheet music, enabling owner reconfiguration of unit layout.

1.5PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Specifier: Retain paragraphs below that correspond to scope of project. Retain paragraph and subparagraph below when utilizing Wenger's AcoustiCabinet on project.

Acoustically Enhanced Music Instrument Storage Casework Acoustic Properties:

  1. Sound Absorption Average: Minimum SAA of 0.80, based upon sound absorption coefficient for twelve one-third octave bands from 200 to 2500 Hz, inclusive, with a minimum Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.75, per ASTMC423 and ASTM E 795.
  2. Acoustical Performance, One-third Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz, for four: 27 by 84 by 29 inch deep (606 by 2134 by 737 mm deep) units:

125250500100020004000

Sound Absorption Coefficient

Mounting Type F651.080.710.860.770.750.68

Sound Absorption, sabins/unit

Mounting Type F6568.7245.2555.0048.8347.8543.45

Scattering Coefficient

0.100.130.400.620.801.44

Storage Casework Component Load Capacities:

  1. Storage Casework Wire-Grille Door Hinge: Each weld capable of resisting 400lbf (1779N) pull test without visible damage or permanent deformation.
  2. Storage Casework Full Grille Door Hinge= Full length door capable of supporting 315 lbs. Through open and close cycle without permanent damage.
  3. Robe and Uniform Storage Casework Garment Hanger Rods: Capable of supporting vertical load applied uniformly along width of unit of 200lbf (890N).
  4. Sheet Music Storage Casework: Units shall support 35lb/lin.ft. (52kg/m) uniform shelf loading with maximum 1/16inch (1.6mm) deflection.

Specifier: Below relates to contractor requirement for securing architectural components to building structure. Verify seismic performance requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Consult project structural engineer. When required, retain below and indicate special bracing and fastening requirements on drawings.

Seismic Performance: Comply with ASCE7, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures": Section9, "Earthquake Loads" based upon seismic design criteria indicated.

1.6SUBMITTALS

Product Data: Manufacturer’s data sheets, installation instructions, and maintenance recommendations.

Product Test Reports: Indicating compliance of products with requirements, from a qualified independent testing agency.

Specifier: Retain applicable paragraphs below for projects intended to be LEED-certified. Add additional requirements that apply. Verify credits required and availability of materials from manufacturer(s). Refer to USGBC LEED Reference Guide for detailed information.

LEED Submittals:

  1. Credit EQ4.4: Manufacturer’s certificate indicating that composite wood products and adhesives used in casework with no urea formaldehyde added.

Shop Drawings: Prepared by manufacturer. Include elevations showing casework components, details of each condition of installation, and types and locations of hardware and fasteners. Show fabrication and installation details. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other Work.

Retain below when required by project.

  1. [Indicate seismic bracing and fastening requirements.]

Samples: For each color and finish for each exposed casework component.

Operation and Maintenance Data.

Warranty: Submit sample meeting warranty requirements of this Section.

1.7QUALITY ASSURANCE

Manufacturer Qualifications: Approved manufacturer listed in this section, with minimum 5 years experience in manufacture of similar products in use in similar environments. Obtain music education storage casework through one source from a single approved manufacturer.

  1. Approval of Comparable Products: Submit the following in accordance with project substitution requirements, within time period allowed for substitution review:

Product data, including certified independent test data indicating compliance with requirements.

Samples of each type of product specified, including but not limited to the following:

SCHEDULE 1 - Door and casework panels.

SCHEDULE 2 - Grille doors.

SCHEDULE 3 - Hinges with through-bolting hardware.

SCHEDULE 4 - Latches with through-bolting hardware.

Project references: minimum of 5 installations not less than 5 years old, with owner contact information.

List of successful installations of similar products available for evaluation by Architect.

Sample warranty.

  1. Submit substitution request not less than 15 days prior to bid date. Substitutions following award of contract are not allowed except as stipulated in Division 01 General Requirements.
  2. Approved manufacturers must meet separate requirements of Submittals Article.

Specifier: Edit subparagraphs below to correspond to project. Wenger recommends requiring contractor to coordinate procurement of these related items in order to meet design requirements and avoid installation conflicts:

Source Limitations: Obtain the following products through one source from a single approved manufacturer[in accordance with Division 01 Section "Special Project Procedures for Music Education Facilities"]:

  1. Sound control door assemblies.
  2. Acoustical room components.
  3. Acoustical shells.
  4. Acoustical clouds.
  5. Folding and portable stages and risers.
  6. Orchestra pit fillers.
  7. Music education storage casework.
  8. Sound conditioned rooms.

1.2DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver, store, and handle music education storage casework in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Ship to jobsite only after roughing-in, painting work, and other related finish work has been completed and installation areas are ready to accept casework and recommended temperature and humidity levels will be maintained during the remainder of construction.

1.3COORDINATION

Coordinate installation of blocking and supports in frame wall assemblies under work of other sections where required for anchoring of music education storage casework.

1.4WARRANTY

Specifier: The “special warranty” is a warranty provided by the manufacturer to the building owner. The warranty terms below are available from Wenger Corp. Verify that other manufacturers listed or seeking approval furnish warranty meeting requirements. Durability is a key aspect of Wenger’s product value for Owners. The available warranty reflects Wenger’s high confidence in the performance of their products.

Special Warranty: Manufacturer's written warranty indicating manufacturer’s intent to repair or replace components of music education storage casework that fail in materials or workmanship within 10 years from date of Substantial Completion. Failures are defined to include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Fracturing or breaking of casework components including doors, panels, shelves, or hardware resulting from normal wear and tear and normal use other than vandalism.
  2. Delamination or other failures of glue bond of components.
  3. Warping of casework components not resulting from leaks, flooding, or other uncontrolled moisture or humidity.
  4. Failure of operating hardware.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1MANUFACTURERS

Basis of Design: Music education storage casework design is based upon products of the manufacturer listed below. Provide basis of design product or approved comparable product. Comply with requirements of Part 1 Quality Assurance Article for approval of products not named below.

  1. Wenger Corporation, Owatonna, MN; Telephone(800)4WENGER (800-493-6437); Email: ; Website:
  2. [Specifier: Insert additional product manufacturers meeting requirements of Quality Assurance Article above, if required for project.]

2.2MATERIALS

Specifier: Retain and edit requirements in paragraph and subparagraphs below for projects seeking LEED certification. Confirm that manufacturer(s) are able to meet requirements. Below may increase costs.

Materials Meeting Sustainable Design Requirements:

  1. No Added Urea Formaldehyde Products: Provide music education storage casework made with composite products and adhesives with no urea formaldehyde added.

Particleboard: ANSIA208.1, minimum 43lb/cu. ft. (689kg/cu.m)density, [composite products and adhesives,] with no urea formaldehyde added.

Particleboard: ANSIA208.1, minimum 43lb/cu. ft. (689kg/cu.m) density.

Specifier: Retain either above or below paragraphs. Retain below for projects seeking LEED certification; confirm that manufacturer(s) are able to meet requirements. Below may increase costs.

Specifier: The strength and long-term performance of Wenger casework is based on the quality of Wenger’s shelf design and the performance of the polyester surfacing material use in the thermoset panels and shelves. Melamine facing is not a comparable finish to the high-strength finish on Wenger thermoset panels. NEMA LD 3 standard includes a battery of durability-related tests. Test data is available from Wenger upon request.

Particleboard Thermoset Panels: Particleboard finished with thermally-fused polyester surfacing on both sides meeting performance properties of NEMALD3 for VGS grade, edge-banded, including the following:

  1. Surface Abrasion Resistance: Taber Wheel, 400 cycles, for solid colors.

Specifier: Retain paragraph below for projects that include Wenger Sheet Music Storage Casework.

Plywood Thermoset Panels: Plywood finished with thermally-fused polyester surfacing on both sides meeting performance requirements of NEMALD3 for VGS grade, edge-banded, including the following:

  1. Surface Abrasion Resistance: Taber Wheel, 400 cycles, for solid colors.

Specifier: Wenger utilizes a patented shelf design that is highly impact and abrasion resistant, formed to protect instrument cases from abrasion, and is designed to deflect rather than transfer abusive overloading to the casework. This eliminates the need for expensive on-site repairs. Wenger will replace failed shelves without charge for the life of the installation.

Polyethylene Shelves: High-density, one-piece, blow-molded or polyethylene, with radiused front edge, for abuse-resistant shelves.

PVC Edge Banding: Radiused PVC extrusions, 3mm thick.

Specifier: Retain material below if specifying Wenger's unique AcoustiCabinet acoustically enhanced instrument storage casework. These cabinets provide the designer with the capability of increasing control over excess sound levels in rehearsal spaces.

2.3INSTRUMENT STORAGE [AND ROBE AND UNIFORM STORAGE] CASEWORK

General: Provide through-ventilating instrument storage [and robe and uniform storage] casework meeting requirements in System Description and Performance Requirements Articles.

Side Panels and Divider Panels: Particleboard thermoset panel with no urea formaldehyde added, 3/4inch (19mm) thick. Side panels machined to accept unit-to-unit through-bolting.

Specifier: Select door type(s) below required for project. If more than one type is required by project, indicate extent on drawings. Select open casework for casework without doors. For acoustically enhanced instrument storage casework, retain grille doors.

Grille Doors: Bright basic steel wire, 5/16 and 3/16inch (7.9 and 4.8mm) diameter, or 5/16 and 1/4 inch (7.9 and 6.3 mm) diameter for AcoustiCabinets, with full 360degree welds at T-joints.

  1. Provide for [Instrument Storage Casework][Robe and Uniform Storage Casework][casework indicated].

Panel Doors: Particleboard thermoset panel with no urea formaldehyde added, 3/4inch (19mm) thick, inset-type. Color: [Oyster][Maple][Pebble][Cherry] [Evening Tigris][Fusion Maple][Solar Oak] [As scheduled].

  1. Provide for [Instrument Storage Casework, full height][Instrument Storage Casework, compartment height][Robe and Uniform Storage Casework][casework indicated].

Open Casework: Provide casework without doors.

  1. Provide for [Instrument Storage Casework][Robe and Uniform Storage Casework][casework indicated].

Panel Edge Banding: 3mm thick, heat-bonded, with radiused and profiled edges and corners.

Specifier: Wenger storage cabinet performance is based upon high strength shelf materials and very strong shelf supports capable of surviving the day-to-day abuse of instrument case handling. Wenger’s radiused, abuse-resistant shelf design is designed to survive continued impact.