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BEST offers directory cabinets and panels custom designed to match any budget as well as any office interior.

When planning directories, consider the utility of changeable message systems with the look of handmade custom cabinets and modules.

BEST directories are coordinated with our custom interior sign systems for a well-planned, attractive look.

Match directory insert materials with room name and number signs and specify cabinet finishes that match our wood frame systems

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A) Framed Directory
1400 Wood Frame System - 37” x 24” x .75” Solid oak frame
Inserts:
11” x 5” x .125”
11” x 16” x .125”
Graphic Blast® engraved MP Plastic 201 Cocoa, 187 Mauve, and 348 Light Teal backgrounds, 215 Charcoal overlays, and 950 White letters

B) Custom Directory
52” x 52” x 4” - Custom 12-sided directory with solid oak frame; .125” MP Plastic Graphic Blast® engraved and 8 color paint-filled floor plan and copy.

C) Design 4000
30” x 16” x 2” - .040 Brass header, paintfilled 102 Black engraved copy, MP Plastic insert strips.

D) Directionals
28” x 19.75” x .375” - .25” white acrylic backplate; .125” MP Plastic removable plates; 950 White raised copy; five standard background paint colors.

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DIRECTORY SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section includes the following:
Directories.
Products supplied in this section are to be installed by others.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer's Data: Submit manufacturer's descriptive literature and specifications, including color samples of material for selection, as applicable for approval.

B. Submit shop drawings listing directory styles, lettering and locations, and overall dimensions of each directory.

C. Manufacturers must submit 3 references showing comparable products for projects completed within the last 5 years.

D. Submit manufacturer's standard warranty information.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURER

A. BEST Sign Systems Inc., 1202 N. Park Ave., Montrose, CO  81401-3171;

Telephone 1-800-235-BEST (2378); Fax 1-970-249-0223; email sales@bestsigns.com.

2.02 MANUFACTURED UNITS

A. Design 6000-A
Cabinet: Extruded anodized aluminum with 1-1/2" face dimension and 2-1/4" depth. Color chosen from manufacturer's standard colors.
Glazing: 1/8" acrylic.
Door: Continuous piano hinge.
Lock: provided with 2 keys.
Base Option A- 1/16" ES plastic strips with copy engraved to core mounted to back with magnetic tape.
Base Option B- Grooved letter board [vinyl or felt covered] with 100- 1/2" helvetica plastic letters. Colors chosen from manufacturer's standard colors.
Base Option C- Cork board, color chosen from manufacturer's standard colors.
Mounting: Blind mount keyhole slots.

B. Design 6000-B
Cabinet: Recessed extruded anodized aluminum with 1-1/2" face dimension and 2-1/4" depth. Color chosen from manufacturer's standard colors.
Glazing: 1/8" acrylic
Door: Continuous piano hinge.
Lock: provided with 2 keys.
Base Option A- 1/16" ES plastic strips with copy engraved to core mounted to back with magnetic tape.
Base Option B- Grooved letter board [vinyl or felt covered] with 100- 1/2" helvetica plastic letters. Colors chosen from manufacturer's standard colors.
Base Option C- Cork board, color chosen from manufacturer's standard colors.
Mounting: Blind mount keyhole slots.

C. JMHC
Strips: [Specify material and thickness] with copy engraved to core or paint filled.
Base: 1/4" clear acrylic with edges painted to match face.
Mounting: Strips mounted to base with 1/16" vinyl foam tape. Base mounted to wall with countersunk holes and screws.

D. Custom
Frame: [specify material and dimensions]
Strips: [specify material and dimensions]
Base: [specify material and dimensions]
Mounting: [specify]

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate directory units and accessories where indicated, using mounting methods of the type described and in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Install directories level, plumb, and at height indicated.

B. Mount using methods indicated above per type.

3.02 SCHEDULE

A. [Provide complete list of required directory information including text and symbols, if any.]

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