Qwik-Ship Lockers

Republic's Qwik-Ship (QSL) Lockers are in stock for immediate shipment.

They feature heavy 16 or 18 gauge steel doors mounted in welded frame assemblies for strength and durability.

Reliable recessed handle and proven latching system ensure maximum security, while louvers provide ventilation.

Lockers are conveniently available in pre-packaged, 1 - wide and 3 - wide groupings.

Qwik-Ship Lockers include 6" legs for an overall finished height of 66" or 78".

All sizes shown are in stock in #83 Decorator Tan.

Qwik-Ship QSL Lockers from Republic Storage

QSL Locker Specifications - PDF - 1.0MB

REPUBLIC "STANDARD" LOCKER SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 10500 - METAL LOCKERS

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

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

1.2 SCOPE:

Furnish and install new steel lockers, accessories and finish metal trim as shown or indicated on approved 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 and quantities, including all necessary details relating to anchoring, trim installation and relationship to adjacent surfaces.

Numbering: The locker numbering sequence shall be provided by the approving authority and noted on the approved drawings returned to the locker contractor.

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.

Lock Combination Listings and Master Keys: Use only when combination locks are specified. Delivered directly to the owner's representative.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

1.3.1 UNIFORMITY: Provide each type of metal locker as produced by a single manufacturer, including necessary 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:

Style: (Single, Double, Triple, Four Tier, Two Person, Duplex, Double Door and Box)
Type:
Size:
Color:
No. of Locker Frames:
No. of Locker Openings:

2.3 FABRICATION - GENERAL:

2.3.1 MATERIAL: All major steel parts shall be made of mild cold rolled steel, free from imperfections and capable of taking a high grade enamel finish.
-ALTERNATE: Specified locker components shall be manufactured from Galvannealed steel and finished by manufacturer's standard process.

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 door and frame, an individual top, bottom, back and shelves with common intermediate uprights separating units.

2.3.4 DOOR FRAMES: Door frames shall be 16 gauge formed into 1'' wide face channel shapes with a continuous vertical door strike, integral with the frame on both sides of the door opening. Double, triple or four tier locker cross frame members shall be 16 gauge channel shaped securely welded to vertical framing members to ensure a square and rigid assembly. Intermediate cross frame members are not required on box lockers.

2.3.5 DOORS: Shall be 16 gauge or 18 gauge steel for short or narrow doors as required by manufacturer's design, formed with a full channel shape on the lock side to fully conceal the lock bar, channel formation on the hinge side and right angle formation across the top and bottom. Single tier doors 60'' and 72'' in height and 18" and wider shall have a diagonal reinforcing angle welded to inner surface. Doors for Standard Box Lockers 3, 4, 5 and 6 openings high are 16 or 18 gauge steel and shall be formed with right angle flanges on all four sides. Locker doors shall be ventilated by louvers on the face of each door, top and bottom.

2.3.6 PRE- LOCKING DEVICE: All "tiered" lockers shall be equipped with a positive automatic pre-locking device, whereby the locker may be locked while door is open and then closed without unlocking and without damaging locking mechanism.

2.3.7 LATCHING: Latching shall be a one-piece, pre-lubricated spring steel latch, completely contained within the lock bar under tension to provide rattle-free operation. The lock bar shall be of pre-coated, double-channel steel construction. The lock bar shall be securely contained in the door channel by self-lubricating polyethylene guides that isolate the lock bar from metal-to-metal contact with the door. There shall be three latching points for lockers over 42" in height and two latching points for all tiered lockers 42" and under in height. The lock bar travel is limited by contacting resilient high-quality elastomeric cushioning devices concealed inside the lock bar. Frame hooks to accept latching shall be of heavy gauge steel, set close in and welded to the door frame. Continuous vertical door strike shall protect frame hooks from door slam damage. A soft rubber silencer shall be securely installed on each frame hook to absorb the impact caused by closing of the door. Box locker doors shall be equipped with a padlock hasp and a stainless steel strike plate with an integral handle pull. Box locker doors may also be equipped with built-in locks.

2.3.8 HANDLES: A non-protruding 14 gauge lifting trigger and slide plate shall transfer the lifting force for actuating the lock bar when opening the door. The exposed portion of the lifting trigger shall be encased in a molded ABS thermoplastic cover that provides isolation from metal-to-metal contact and be contained in a formed 20 gauge stainless steel recessed pocket. This stainless steel pocket shall contain a recessed area for the various lock types available and a mounting area for the number plate.

2.3.9 HINGES: Hinges shall be 2'' high, 5-knuckle, full loop, tight pin style, securely welded to frame and double riveted to the inside of the door flange. Locker doors 42'' high and less shall have two hinges. Doors over 42'' high shall have three hinges.

2.3.10 BODY: The body of the locker consists of 24 gauge upright sheets, backs, tops, bottoms and shelves. Tops, bottoms and shelves are flanged on all four sides; backs are flanged on two sides. Uprights shall be offset at the front and flanged at the rear to provide a double lapped rear corner. All bolts and nuts shall be zinc plated.

2.3.11 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT: Single tier lockers over 42" high shall have one hat/book shelf. Other tiered lockers do not require shelves. All single, double and triple tier lockers shall have one double prong rear hook (single prong in 9'' width) and two single prong wall hooks in each compartment. All hooks shall be made of steel, formed with ball points, zinc-plated and attached with two bolts or rivets. Lockers under 20" high are not equipped with hooks.

2.3.12 NUMBER PLATES: Each locker shall have a polished aluminum number plate with black numerals not less than 1/2'' high. Plates shall be attached with rivets to the lower surface within the recessed handle pocket.

2.3.13 COLOR: Doors and exposed body parts to be finished in colors selected from Republic's collection of twenty-five colors. Non-exposed body parts are finished in #83 Decorator Tan.
-OPTION: Specifier may modify above paragraph if non-standard custom colors are selected.

2.3.14 ASSEMBLY: Assembly of all locker components shall be accomplished by the use of zinc plated, low round head, slotless, fin neck machine screws with hex nuts, producing a strong mechanical connection.
-OPTION: Keps nuts and bolts or rivets may be used for assembly.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION: Lockers must be installed in accordance with manufacturer's approved drawings and assembly instructions. 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. Use reinforcing plates wherever fasteners could distort metal. Various trim accessories where shown, such as sloping tops, fillers, bases, recessed trim, etc., shall be installed using concealed fasteners. Flush, hairline joints are 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 door and locking mechanism 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.