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SPECIG'ICATIONS STREET SIGNS .~ GEN~i.A.L: Each assembly unit shall consist of either four (for ~ way) or two (for 2~cvaysingle faced porcelain sign plates' extruded aluminum channel frames together with all necessary hardware and fixtures for assembling and mounting a complete unit on top of a steel post. SIGN PL,4TES: There are to be either foul or t~c~ro 611 x 1811 (or longer ~ necessar,~) porcelain sign plates for each sets made to fit the frames properly. The sign plates shall have a base of x#18 gauge enamelling iron or steel. Each plate shall have one coat of ground enamel9 and two (2) coats of porcelain enamel to produce a rich glossy finish. The street names are to be indicated by four (~.) inch Public Roads Admini- stration style embossed letter s vaith standard abbreviations in white on a black background FRATdIE,S ; The frames are to be made of one-piece extruded alLUninum alloy 6063-T5 having a natural aluminum finish. Individual continuous extruded grooves are to be provided to receive and firmly hold each sign plate vrh ich is to be horizontally inserted in the frame and locked therein with a speci ally designed internal alurn:intun fastening device. FIXTURES & HARD~iVART;': To consist of; (a) An iron post cap with set screws. (b) A one half inch square-head machine bolt for supporting the sign plates and threading into a cast aluminum ball burnished spear point finial for rigidly locl~zg the entire assembly unit. (c) Stamped aluminum center clip for ~. yvay signs for holding the frames in pairs at angular street intersections, A11 exposed hardware and fixtures shall be r!on-ferrous or ru.st- proofed by hot-dip galvanizing. POSTS; The hosts are to be of 2-1211 OD (outside diameter) galvanized iron pipe 10' 011 to lOt 611 in length. A one-half (1211) inch anchor rod nine inches long shall be fur- nished to f it a hole six (611) inches from the end of the post. GUARADITEE: The complete metal frame construction and sign plates are to be guaranteed FOR A PEF'iIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) Y-~RS under ordinary usage and against the actions of the elements. DELIVERY: The sign platesy frames and fixtures shall be furnished complete and ready to assemble and install. The delivery of the frames, posts and assembling parts shall be- gin within two (2) to four (!.~) weeks and the sign plates shall follow ~nrithin thirty (30) days thereafterm INSTALL4TION: The posts shall be installed within the tree lawn but outside of the sidewalk. A hole 1211 in diameter and 31 O1' deep shall be made and the pole with the -,~~ anchor rod end down shall be placed in the hole to a depth of 2' 611® Concrete shall then be placed around the pole and brought to ground level. Extreme care shall b e ta1_{en to insure that the pole is true and plumb. After the concrete has set' the pole shall be given tvo (2) coats of quality b1a ck enamel paint.