ABC Cubbies

ABC Cubbies for Kids bring the colorful, durable traits of Republic lockers to young children’s environments. These open storage units are made from 16- and 18-gauge galvanneal steel to stand up to several generations of active kids. Ideal for daycare centers, pre-primary classrooms and elementary schools, they come in 25 colors and several configurations featuring shelves, divided compartments and hooks for coats or book bags. Components are designed with rounded corners and smooth edges with safety in mind. Units 12", 15" and 18" high by 15" deep and 48" high are available in riveted or welded construction.

Locker body parts are supplied in the same color as the frame at no extra charge. All components are manufactured from galvanneal steel. Finished, painted appearance of galvannealed steel may vary from non-galvannealed steel.

Available in welded construction as an option.

ABC Cubbie Lockers for Kids by Republic Storage Systems LLC.

ABC Cubbies for Kids Locker Specifications - PDF - 177KB

ABC Cubbies for Kids - DOC - 156KB

REPUBLIC "ABC CUBBIES FOR KIDS" LOCKER SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 10500 - METAL LOCKERS

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

We suggest use of your standard office reference to drawings, general and special conditions, etc.

1.2 SCOPE:

Furnish and install new steel lockers, accessories and finish metal trim as shown or indicated on drawings. Concrete or masonry bases, wood furring, blocking or trim as may be required by drawings are included in other sections of this specification.

1.2.1 SUBMITTALS:

Shop Drawings: Submit drawings showing locker types, sizes, quantities, including all necessary details relating to anchoring, trim installation and relationship to adjacent surfaces.

Color Charts: Provide color charts showing manufacturer's available colors. If required by normal office procedures or in the event of non-standard color selection, request samples of paint on metal.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

1.3.1 UNIFORMITY: Provide each type of metal locker as produced by a single manufacturer, including necessary installation accessories, fittings and fasteners.

1.3.2 JOB CONDITIONS: Do not deliver metal lockers until building is enclosed and ready for locker installation. Protect from damage during delivery, handling, storage and installation.

PART 2- PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER:

Republic Storage Systems, LLC. Products by other manufacturers may be approved provided they meet the detailed specifications written below. Approval procedure shall be as specified in the General Conditions of these locker specifications.
2.2 LOCKERS: (fill in as specified)

Configuration:
Size:
Color:
No. of Locker Frames:
No. of Locker Openings:

2.3 FABRICATION

2.3.1 MATERIAL: All major steel parts shall be made of Galvannealed steel conforming to ASTM A653-99A, free from imperfections and capable of taking a high grade enamel finish.

2.3.2 FINISH: Surfaces of the steel shall be thoroughly cleaned and phosphatized in a seven-stage process. All parts shall then be finished with a heavy coat of enamel baked on at 300 degrees for 30 minutes.

2.3.3 CONSTRUCTION: Lockers shall be built on the unit principle-each locker shall have an individual frame, an individual top, bottom, back and shelves with common intermediate uprights separating units. Assembly of all locker components shall be by riveting with washer back up.
-ALTERNATE: Assembly of all locker components shall be by Keps nuts and bolts.

-ALTERNATE: Welded Construction: Lockers shall be pre-assembled of welded construction in multiple groups conforming to job requirements. All welds shall be smooth and without burrs. No nuts, bolts or rivets shall be allowed in assembly of main locker groups. Optional vertical partition in companion compartment is not welded into assembly.

2.3.4 FRAMES: Frames shall be 16 gauge formed into 1'' face channel shapes with a 180 degree bend of the inner flange to provide maximum free access. Top and bottom frame members of 16 gauge channel shapes shall be securely welded to vertical framing members to ensure a square and rigid assembly.

2.3.5 BODY: Locker body components shall be made of cold rolled steel specially formed for added strength and rigidity and to ensure tight joints at fastening points. Uprights shall be 16 gauge with holes necessary for assembly of all configurations. Locker backs shall be 18 gauge steel with right angle flanges on each vertical side for stiffness, ease of assembly, and to provide corner rigidity. Tops, bottoms, shelves and compartment dividers shall be 16 gauge steel, fully flanged on all sides for added stiffness. Shelves shall have an additional return flange on the front edge creating a channel shape to rigidize the impact surface. All body parts are finished in the same color selected for the frame.
-ALTERNATE: Welded Construction: Locker back shall be fabricated from 16 gauge cold rolled sheet steel and formed in combination with the 16 gauge upright to provide a one piece uniform structure.

2.3.6 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT: Companion Compartment configuration shall have two hat/book shelves and center partition. Single Compartment configuration shall have one hat/book shelf near the top of cubbie. Double Compartment configuration shall have one hat/book shelf dividing cubbie in half. Triple Compartment configuration shall have two hat/book shelves dividing cubbie in thirds. Companion and Single Compartment configurations shall have two single prong wall hooks. All hooks shall be made of steel, formed with ball points, zinc plated and attached with two bolts or rivets.

2.3.7 IDENTIFICATION TAGS: Each compartment shall be supplied with a 6"x1" Hol-Dex Slip Strip label holder with self-adhesive backing and paper insert. Label holder shall be attached to the front flange of the shelf or locker frame.

2.3.8 COLOR: Frames and all body parts shall be finished in colors selected from
Republic's collection of twenty-five colors.
-Option: Specifier may modify above paragraph if non-standard custom colors are selected

PART 3- EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION:
Lockers must be installed in accordance with manufacturer's approved drawings. Installation shall be level and plumb with flush surfaces and rigid attachment to anchoring surfaces. Space fasteners at 36'' O.C. or less as recommended by manufacturer. Use fasteners appropriate to load and anchoring substratum. Reinforcing plates to be used wherever fasteners could distort metal. Various trim accessories, where shown, such as sloping tops, fillers, bases, recess trim, etc., shall be installed using concealed fasteners. Flush, hairline joints shall be provided at all abutting trim parts and at adjoining surfaces.

3.2 ADJUSTMENT:
Upon completion of installation, inspect lockers and adjust as necessary for proper operation. Touch up scratches and abrasions with factory-supplied paint to match original finish.

3.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
Republic reserves the right to modify the design and/or change specifications or colors/finish consistent with our policy of product excellence.

NOTE: For user safety, all Republic lockers must be secured to the wall and/or floor prior to use.