Warranty
VPI warrants it portable bleachers and players' benches to be free from all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year under normal use.
(1) Warranty period shall begin on date of completed installation for projects installed by VPI, or its subcontractors.
(2) Warranty period shall begin on date of final delivery on projects installed by others
Plank extrusions shall be covered by a five year warranty against loss of structural strength or finish deterioration due specifically to exposure to varying weather conditions or ultra-violet rays. Damage resulting from abnormal use, vandalism or improper installation will render warranties above null and void. Discoloration of mill finish aluminum due to galvanic reaction is not covered by warranty.
Products
Acceptable Manufacturers
-VPI
Portable Bleachers
Product Description
Rise and Depth Dimensions: Vertical rise and horizontal depth per row, all units except 3 row: 8"x24", seat is 17" above its respective tread. 3 row units: 6" x 24", seat it s 16" above its respected tread.
Framework: Prefabricated aluminum or galvanized steel angle or aluminum square tube bleacher frames are spaced at 6" intervals and joined by angle cross braces.
Seats: Nominal 2" x 10" clear anodized (AA-M10c22A31) aluminum plank with 2" x 10" endcaps.
Treads: Nominal two (2) 2"x10" mill finish aluminum plank with end caps.
Risers: a. 1"x6" (or 2"x4" for 3 row models) mill finish aluminum plank for all applicable rows except top row. b. Top row riser to be 2"x10" mill finish aluminum plank. Riser planks beginning under seat 4 when aisles are not included or under seat row 1 for non-elevated with aisles and for all elevated bleachers.
Joint Sleeve Assembly: Included on large continuous units to maintain true alignment in joining tow planks together.
Entry Stairs: On elevated units, frames shall be constructed of aluminum angle supports with a 2"12" mill finish aluminum treads and anodized aluminum handrail pipe.
Front walkway height to be 36", width to be (7) 2"x10" mill Finish plank (63" cleat width) with 1"x6" toeboard. Other widths, and heights (18", 24" 30" 42", & 48")
Aisles to be 48"-60" wide, with mid-aisle handrail (36" wide at end aisles with handrail at side).
Handicap seating and ramps, optional, per applicable local code or ADA.
Ground Sills (2"6" treated lumber), optional.
Guardrail: Rails shall be anodized aluminum with end plugs and elbows where required. All rails shall be secured to angle supports with galvanized fasteners. All top rails at sides, rear, and front shall be 42" high. Rear and side rails shall extend down to the 3rd row on non elevated units, and to the 1st row on elevated systems.
Guardrail System: Chainlink fencing, 9 gauge, 2" mesh, with additional pipe at bottom to close triangular opening to less than 4" between seat, foot, and riser.
Materials/Finishes
Framework
Galvanized Steel: Structural fabrication with ASTM-A36 steel. After Fabrication, all steel is hot-dripped galvanized to ASTM-A123 specifications.
Aluminum: Structural fabrication with aluminum alloy 6061-T6, or mechanically equivalent mill finish.
Extruded Aluminum
Seat Planks: Extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T6, clear anodized 204R1, AA-M10, C22A31, Class II.
Tread Planks, Riser Planks: Extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T6, mill finish.
Joint Sleeve Assembly: Extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T6, mill finish
Accessories
Channel End Caps: Aluminum alloy 6063-T6, clear anodized 204R1, AA-M10, C22A31, Class II.
Hardware: Bolts, nuts, hot dipped galvanized.
Hold-Down Clip Assembly: Aluminum alloy 6061-T6, mill finish.
Guardrail: Aluminum pipe: 1.66 OD, schedule 40. Aluminum alloy 6105-T5, clear anodized 204R1, AA-M10, C22A31, Class II.
Fabrication
Design Load
Uniform Load Structure:100 psf
Uniform Load Seat and Tread Plank: 120 psf
Lateral Sway Load: 24 plf seat plank
Perpendicular Sway Load: 10 plf seat plank
Guardrail: Uniform Horizontal Load: 50 plf, Uniform Vertical Load: 100 plf, Concentrated Horizontal Load: 200 lbs.
Execution
Installation
Installation bleacher unit in accordance with manufacturer's installation procedures.
