Irwin Telescopic Seating Co.
P.O. Box 320, US Highway 40 East
Altamont, IL 62411
Tel: (618) 483-6157
Toll-Free: (877) 597-1122
Fax: (618) 483-5539
E-mail: sales@irwintelescopicseating.com
Web site: http://www.irwintelescopicseating.com
 
 

The Industry's Most Advanced Telescopic Seating System

PRODUCT PRESENTATION

Better Safety Through Design

Irwin Telescopic Seating Co. builds a safe and functional telescopic system using the National Building Codes of today.

Footrest level aisles with center aisle hand rails and intermediate steps, along with accessible spectator seating are the bases of today's designs.

NFPA, BOCA, UBC, SBCCII, ADA or other local building codes may affect the vertical, cross aisle, or row spacing requirements. Please contact your local distributor or factory for specific requirements and design assistance. While we do not enforce the building codes, we do try to assist all designers of telescopic systems with their layouts and code requirements.

Product Features

  1. Rear rails provide the added safety needed on portable, forward fold or freestanding units. Railings are constructed from heavy 14-gauge steel and finished in a pleasing textured black powder coated epoxy finish. Custom color powder coating is also available.


  2. Removable aisle handrails provide a safe and functional means of entering or exiting the telescopic stand. These rails allow for easy removal and can be stored in the row adjacent to the aisle. Aisle railings are constructed from heavy 11-gauge steel and finished in a pleasing textured black powder coated epoxy finish. Custom color powder coating is also available.


  3. Non-removable aisle handrails offer the same benefits and construction as the removable rail and have an added unique pivot mechanism that allows the rail to fold without the need for removal. Because the rail is never removed there is an added sense of safety and helps to eliminate liability exposure.


  4. Footrest level aisles provide easy access to each seating row and are required by most building codes.


  5. Seat numbers and row letters can be provided for assigned seating.


  6. Hinged front steps eliminate the need for removal and replacement each time the system is operated. Front steps are constructed using the panelam deck surface.


  7. Intermediate aisle steps are required by most building codes and are permanently attached to the telescopic unit. Steps are constructed using the panelam deck surface.


  8. Carpeted decks are typically used on chair platform seating when a higher level of appearance and sound control is desired.


  9. Panelam deck surface adds a bright new appearance to your telescopic system. The polyethylene textured surface offers maximum durability and can be easily cleaned. Deck colors are available in either beige or gray to complement wood or plastic seating. Aluminum "H" joints and end caps are furnished between all panelam deck panels and ends to give it a complete and finished appearance.


  10. Integral fold-down chair seating can be added to your telescopic design to create a VIP area or as a source of revenue for the boosters club. "Quest" chair seats are available with an all-plastic seat and back with arms or can be fully upholstered for added comfort.


  11. Self-storing end rails operate with the bleacher unit and do not require removal. These rails are 50" high and 4" between vertical posts to meet all national building codes. Railings are constructed from heavy 14-gauge steel and finished in a pleasing textured black powder coated epoxy finish. Custom color powder coating is also available.


  12. 4/4" nominal lumber is the standard wood seat board of today. Solid yellow pine seats and riser boards with a clear polyurethane finish gives that warm, natural appearance. All lumber is upgraded to B and better quality to provide years of use.


  13. 5/4" nominal lumber is an actual 1" thick by 11" deep and provides that little extra comfort. This seat board is referred to by many as, the premium seating material.


  14. Brighten up your facility with blow molded plastic seat modules that are available in standard, custom, or multiple colors. 10" or 12" blow molded seats offer true vibrant colors and are the most comfortable yet durable seat available today. Test one for yourself and see!


Steel Framed Understructure

A. Cantilever support arms are triple formed 10-gauge steel. The 3-1/4" wide arms are securely welded to the under-structure supports making it the strongest telescopic design available.

B. Numerous heavy steel deck supports are located throughout the row to provide a safe and sound walking surface free of any deflection. The nose beam, panelam decking and galvanized rear risers are bolted to the deck support using locking hardware.

C. Understructure supports are made of rectangular structural steel tubing and increase in size as required by the design load criteria. The width of the post and the wheel channel are 1-1/2" wide allowing for a full 360° of weldment. Nylon glides eliminate the need for lubrication and lower the overall maintenance costs. Understructure system is supported using 14-gauge formed galvanized steel "u" channel.


Row Locks, Alignment and Wheels

D. Heavy-duty 10-gauge row locks ensure that the telescopic stand is locked open and secured for use. Row locks are automatically released during the authorized closing of the stand.

E. Quadra-link system interlocks the understructure and provides a positive guide rod system at the lower portion of the understructure to assist in alignment and prevent row separation. The Quadra-link system does not require lubrication.

F. Fully skirted formed one-piece wheel channels are constructed from 10-gauge steel for maximum rigidity. All wheels have an oil impregnated sleeve bearing for smooth opening and closing.


Seat Support Structure

G. Galvanized steel rear riser beams are 14-gauge 50 KSI (or heavier) and provide continuous support to the walking surface.

H. Seat brackets are formed 12-gauge reinforced steel and allow for either wood or plastic seating. Seat brackets interlock the plastic seat modules to eliminate any pinching hazards.

I. Structural steel nose beams are 14-gauge 50 KSI (or heavier) and provide the needed strength along the front edge of the walking surface. Our innovative design allows for the most spectator comfort by offering a minimum of 26-1/4" of usable foot space on either wood or plastic seating.