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Portable Stage Specifications |
CAPACITY
All units must be designed to carry a uniform live load of at least 200 lbs. per square foot. Written laboratory test data must be submitted on request.
PORTABILITY
The stage system shall be capable of being completely set-up and dismantled quickly, without special tools, by two persons of average physical strength.
CONSTRUCTION
A solid, plywood core shall be surfaced with one of the following:
OPTION 1: 1/8" thick tempered hardboard - OPTION 2: polypropylene sheet - OPTION 3: carpet. The decking shall measure at least ¾" in thickness. The perimeter of the decking shall be routed to allow the frame to fit flush with the top surface and cover the edges of carpeting.
FRAME
A 16 gauge, formed steel channel, 1-13/16" high shall be reinforced with a 16 gauge steel angle welded to the inside of the channel. The angle shall provide a continuous support to which the decking is secured with screws placed a maximum of 9" apart. The frames shall completely enclose the top, bottom and edges of the decking perimeter preventing the decking and any specified covering from becoming loose or damaged. All areas where frame members are joined together shall be reinforced with steel plates attached with rivets.
COUPLING
Stage units shall be equipped with drop-in type couplings that allow stage units of the same or different heights to be joined together. All couplings shall be permanently secured to each unit. Coupling devices not permanently attached are not acceptable.
METAL FINISH
All metal parts shall be thoroughly cleaned and phosphatized to enhance paint adhesion. Metal parts are to be finished with a thermofused epoxy powdercoating. All painted metal components shall be furnished in black or brown color.
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