The 1986 specification outlines the standards for wooden wardrobes, including both adjustable and fixed models. It details the criteria for materials, dimensions, assembly, finishing, and performance to ensure durability and adherence to Indian quality and environmental norms, including ECO Mark certification.
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The 1986 specification outlines the standards for wooden wardrobes, including both adjustable and fixed models. It details the criteria for materials, dimensions, assembly, finishing, and performance to ensure durability and adherence to Indian quality and environmental norms, including ECO Mark certification.
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This section defines the scope of specifications for wooden wardrobes, encompassing dimensions, structural construction, finishing, and labelling protocols. It mandates dimensional tolerances of ±5 mm, requires finishing materials to comply with IS 2338 (Part 2)-1967, and stipulates ECO Mark labelling for environmentally compliant products. Purchaser's specifications such as lock type, locker inclusion, shelf count and type, finish color, and alternate construction or finishing options are detailed. All measurements are standardized in SI units.
Wooden wardrobes are classified into general-purpose types with painted or polished finishes and decorative veneered types featuring polished veneer surfaces, typically using figured teak on particle board conforming to IS 3097-1980. Standard dimensions include 1980 mm height, 990 mm width, and 610 mm depth, with specified clearance allowances for recess installations, ensuring proper fit and door operation.
The standard specifies finishing materials such as paints, enamels, and varnishes must adhere to IS 2338 (Part 2)-1967. Plywood used should conform to IS 303:1989. Dimensional tolerances are maintained within ±5 mm. Purchasers must specify lock types, locker needs, shelf numbers and types, finish colors, and alternative methods in construction or finishing. SI units apply for all relevant measurements.
Wardrobes must conform to specified dimensions of 1980 mm height, 990 mm width, and 610 mm depth. Installation clearances require 20 mm at the top, 10 mm on each side, and 5 mm in depth. Dimensional tolerances are allowed within ±5 mm to accommodate manufacturing variations, ensuring ease of installation and functional integrity.
Assembly involves joining components with adhesives and screws. Pilot holes are drilled before screw insertion, with screws dipped in adhesive to secure under pressure, ensuring strong, lasting joints. Adhesives conform to specifications for animal glue and polyvinyl acetate dispersions. Finishing materials comply with IS 2338 (Part 2)-1967. Purchaser information on locks, lockers, shelves, finishes, and alternative methods is incorporated.
Wardrobes are assembled by drilling pilot holes for screws dipped in adhesive before fastening under pressure to provide durable joints. Dimensional tolerances remain within ±5 mm. Adhesives used are animal-based or polyvinyl acetate dispersions per relevant IS codes. Finishing materials include paints, enamels, and varnishes conforming to IS 2338 (Part 2)-1967, with required resistance tests for durability.
Additional fittings include mirrors of minimum 5 mm thickness and specified minimum dimensions, conforming to IS 3438:1977. Fixings may be with or without beading. Hinges include steel butt, continuous piano, and non-ferrous metal types per respective IS standards. Adhesives and coatings comply with relevant IS codes. Assembly instructions emphasize pilot hole drilling and adhesive application on screws for secure fastening.
Surface finishes must be smooth, consistent, and free from defects such as flaking or chipping, with a minimum dry film thickness of 0.10 mm. Paints, enamels, and varnishes are to meet the standards outlined in IS 2338 (Part 2)-1967. Surfaces must pass wet heat resistance tests as per IS 5807 (Part 2)-1975, achieving at least rating 7, ensuring finish durability under environmental exposure.
Finishing quality requires smoothness, uniformity, firm adhesion, and a minimum 0.10 mm dry film thickness. Surface finishes undergo wet heat resistance testing according to IS 5807 (Part 2)-1975, with a minimum acceptable rating of 7. Paints and varnishes must comply with IS 2338 (Part 2)-1967. Additional testing for dry heat, oils, liquids, and mechanical damage is performed as per related IS standards.
Products must meet quality and performance criteria specified in the standard. For ECO Mark certification, products must fulfill environmental requirements and manufacturers provide certification or declarations to BIS. Purchaser details including lock types, shelf configurations, finish color, and alternative methods are essential. ECO Mark labelling is mandatory for qualifying products, ensuring environmental responsibility alongside quality.
Wardrobe components must be packaged securely to prevent damage during transport, protecting against mechanical impact, moisture, and environmental factors. When supplied knocked down on purchaser’s request, components are prepared for rapid assembly with complete fixing instructions. Finishing tests include resistance to oils, liquids, and mechanical damage, ensuring product integrity upon delivery.
Purchasers must provide information on lock types, locker requirements, shelf numbers and types, finish colors, and any alternative construction or finishing methods. Products carry ISI Certification Marks and, if applicable, ECO Mark labels adhering to Ministry of Environment and Forests’ guidelines. Surface marking resistance to liquids is tested per IS 5807 (Part 4)-1975, ensuring durability of markings.
When ordering wooden wardrobes, purchasers must specify lock types, locker inclusion, quantities and types of shelves, finish colors, and any alternative construction or finishing preferences. This guarantees correct manufacturing, including knocked down preparation with assembly instructions when necessary. All dimensions and quantities use SI units for consistency.
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IS 4126 (1986) permits the following materials for wardrobe construction: Timber species suitable for furniture as per IS 13622:1993, commonly figured teak for decorative veneers; decorative veneered particle boards that meet IS 3097:1980 standards; and wood particle boards conforming to IS 3087:1985, specifically flat-pressed types using BWR adhesives like phenol-formaldehyde. ECO Mark compliant particle boards are also required for environmentally certified products.
The standard specifies wooden wardrobes to measure 1980 mm in height, 990 mm in width, and 610 mm in depth, with clearances of 20 mm at the top, 10 mm on each side, and 5 mm in depth for recess installations. Dimensional tolerances are within ±5 mm for overall size, and rectangularity tolerance limits the diagonal difference to a maximum of 8 mm, ensuring proper fit and structural accuracy.
Doors should be fabricated from particle board, plywood, blockboard, or MDF with a thickness of 20 ±1 mm. They can be fixed either as recessed doors—with edges forming a border and hinges attached inside the sides and border—or as full front doors with hinges mounted on the door edges. Hinges used are either piano hinges or three 75 mm hinges per door, secured with wood screws. Non-primary doors have latches at top and bottom, while the primary door includes an internal almirah lock with keyhole and escutcheon plate. Door handles suitable for almirah doors must be provided.
The surface finishes must undergo resistance testing to wet heat as per IS 5807 (Part 2)-1975 with a minimum average rating of 7. Additional tests include resistance to dry heat (IS 5807 Part 1), marking by oils and fats (IS 5807 Part 3), marking by liquids (IS 5807 Part 4), and resistance to mechanical damage (IS 5807 Part 6). These tests validate the durability and quality of finishes on painted, stained, polished, or veneered wardrobes.
Wooden wardrobes must comply with ECO Mark criteria administered by BIS under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. This includes meeting the ECO Mark specifications of IS 303:1989 for plywood, passing mechanical surface resistance tests (impact, cross-cut, scrape) as per IS 5807 (Part 6)-1978 with minimum ratings, and carrying the BIS Standard Mark. Manufacturers must submit certification or declarations to BIS confirming adherence to these environmental and quality standards to be eligible for ECO Mark labelling.
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