Architectural and Engineering Design Standards

SECTION 14 92 00

November 1, 2016

HOSPITAL WIDE PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM

149200-1

UIHC # THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
POST BID CON. DOC.:

TITLE OF PROJECT HERE

20X-XXX

DATE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Extension of existing Swisslog CTS 630 Computerized Pneumatic Tube System (Computer controlled,
   single tube system with six-inch round carriers) with a new branch (zone) to the [station location and
   type here], the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.


2. Pneumatic tube station (equipment number 14 92 00) in the following locations:
   a.[Insert location(s) here]

1.2 APPROVAL

A. Submit three copies of the manufacturer's proposed system extension layout and functioning description by 2

weeks prior to bid date for approval by the Hospital's representative, Mr. Merle Hagie, prior to submitting

pneumatic tube extension quotation to the Bidders.

1.3 SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY AND TESTING

A. System responsibility as follows:

1. It is intended that the existing pneumatic tube system shall be extended with a new branch / zone to the
   [insert location here] by SWISSLOG HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS (800-821-3483; ext. 206) or
   Owner approved equal.


2. Contractor will be responsible for all coordination necessary for SWISSLOG HEALTHCARE
   SOLUTIONS to provide the computer programming for additions to the existing system.

B. The existing pneumatic tube system shall be maintained in full operation. All required switchgear down-time

for the existing system shall be scheduled with the Hospital for being done after normal working hours at no

additional cost to the Owner.

C. All wall penetrations for pneumatic tube system will be responsibility of this Section. Fire walls shall have

required rating firestopping packed in penetrations and all exposed surfaces properly sealed and finished.

D. The complete extended system including the portion currently installed, shall be tested by the manufacturer's

installer for seven consecutive days in continuous operation with not more than one failure per 1,000

transactions prior to Owner acceptance. This shall include all failures or defects of all kind except those due to

user error and system misuse. Non-compliance with these specifications and system malfunctions shall be

corrected per manufacturer's instructions to operate per these specifications and manufacturer's printed product

information.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings shall indicate routing of tubing; space required for tubing, transfer units, storage units, stations

and other pertinent components; location, capacity, horsepower and space requirements of blowers, descriptions

and space requirements of central control center; detailed drawings of accessory components of system;

diagrams of completed wire system; and epidemiological controls per Section 01515.

PART 2 - MATERIALS

2.1 PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY

A. System shall be standard product of domestic manufacturer.