SEFA Laboratory Grade Casework
9.0 Wall, Counter Mounted, and Tall Cabinet
9.1 Description of Test
Unit Evaluation shall be conducted on a wall mounted cabinet with nominal dimensions as follows: 48" (1,219.2mm wide, 30" (762mm) high, and 12'' (304.8mm) deep. The wall cabinet shall be manufactured to manufacturers' standard construction and practices. The wall cabinet shall have two swinging doors, designed in such a way that when the doors are open, access to cabinet is unobstructed (See Figure #12). Door loading procedures are outlined under Section 5.0 (Doors). The wall cabinet will be provided with the manufacturer's standard number of shelves. Shelves shall be evaluated per Section 7.0 (Shelves). The unit and shelves shall be mounted in a manner recommended by the manufacturer.
A visual examination shall be conducted to verify that the configuration and installation comply with these conditions. Discontinue evaluation if unit is not in compliance or if malfunction is noted
Figure 12. Wall Mounted Cabinet
Description of Test Cabinet
9.2 Load Test
9.2.1 Purpose of Test
The wall mounted load test will demonstrate the strength of the back of the wall cabinets well as the joinery of the cabinet and function of doors when the unit is subjected to loads normally expected for laboratory furniture.
9.2.2 Test Procedure
Using sand or shot bags weighing 10 pounds (4.54 Kg) each, load cabinet bottom, each shelf and top uniformly with 40 pounds (18.14 Kg) per square foot to a maximum of 200 pounds (90.72 Kg) each. Maximum load to any cabinet shall not exceed 600 pounds (272.16 Kg) (a maximum of 200 pounds [90.72 Kg] loaded to each bottom, a minimum of one shelf loaded per Section 7.0, and the top) regardless of the number of shelves.
9.2.3 Acceptance Level
With weights in place, operate doors through full travel to verify normal operation of doors. Remove weights and operate doors to verify normal operation. Verify that there is no significant permanent deflection of cabinet top, cabinet back, cabinet bottom, or shelves. After weights are removed, the cabinet shall show no permanent damage to the cabinet, cabinet bottom, or shelves.
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SEFA Desk Reference - 2006 SEFA SPELLS SAFE™
