DONATION BOXES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All Surfix Donation Boxes
Is the clear box glass
or Plexiglas?
The cash box is crafted
from 3/8 Clear acrylic with a light green tint. When glued, beveled and
buffed it has the appearance of glass.
The logos and words on
the acrylic
are they etched?
Words and logo are engraved
into the inside of the acrylic panel.
How is the logo printed
on the base?
The logo is normally not
printed. It is engraved approximately ¼ inch deep and then a colored
acrylic inlay is set in place. When there is too much detail, a vinyl
decal is printed and applied to the acrylic inlay.
How do I tell you what
colors I want?
If you are referring
to the base of the donation box our standard finishes are an epoxy texture
in off-white, black, light and dark grey. Other colors can
be matched with a onetime charge of $75.00 per color, regardless of the
number of boxes ordered. You can use Sherwin Williams or Glidden color
reference numbers
Please use the Pantone Matching
System (PMS) numbers; when specifying colors for your logo.
Logo color matches are normally no charge. We will try to match your
color selection as closely as possible.
In what format do you
need the logo art work?
We prefer a vector image
that may be enlarged without pixel distortion. However, we have successfully
used ai, bmp, eps, jpg and pdf files. It is best just to send
your file for a review.
How is the cash box locked?
All donation boxes have
a flush lock; on the pedestal it is on a rear removable panel, desk top
on a removable drawer, and wall mount under the front base.
How large is the
money slot on the acrylic top?
The slot is 3/8 wide x
5 long.
How much does the
donation box weigh?
The actual weight is 25
pounds for the wall mount, 35 pounds desk top and 55 pounds for the pedestal.
How long is the turnaround
time once we place an order (one piece)?
Our normal lead time is
2 weeks. If you have an event please let us know when it needs to be there.
What additional charges
are there?
The only other cost is shipping
and handling in the 48 contiguous states $75.00 per pedestal, $45.00 per
desktop, and $35.00 per wall mount.
Will you ship to Canada?
Yes, please provide ship
to city and postal code and we will prepare a quotation.
Pedestal Boxes
How much wording can I
have on the acrylic?
You have approximately a
10.5 x 10.5 area to work with. However, your guests should be able to
read it 10 feet away.
Can I have wording and
or a logo on the sides and back of the acrylic?
Yes, just let us know what
you need and we can quote you a price.
Can I have a logo put
on four sides of the base?
No, just 3 sides, the back
must remain for the rear access door.
Does the money fall down
into the pedestal?
The money will fall on to
the removable floor of the acrylic box or through the opening into the
removable cash drawer.
How do I access the cash
drawer?
The back of the pedestal
has a locking removable panel 11.25 x 12. Once removed, a shelf
with cash drawer is accessible as well as a lower storage area.
Can I have 2 locks with
different keys?
Yes, that is one of the
options we offer.
What is to keep it from
falling over?
Although the pedestal weighs
55 pounds; through the rear door you can add weight to the bottom storage
area.
Can it be mounted to the
floor?
Through the rear opening
you can reach the base; drill and add screws to the base.
How thick it the material
used to construct the pedestal?
The material is 1 thick;
glued, no assembly screws.
Will you make custom designs?
Our limitations are shipping
costs. We use a 48 x 20 x 20 box to allow for 2 packing for shipment.
An additional inch in any direction increases the shipping cost dramatically.
Otherwise, we can make many variations to our product. Just give
us a call or send us a drawing.
Does the pedestal donation
box meet ADA Accessibility Guidelines?
Of course you need to provide
an accessible route of travel. The height of our pedestal is 42 and reach
depth at the slot is 6 3/4. Both dimensions meet the criteria of the ADA,
ABA and California Code of Regulations.
Can we power the lighted
donation box with a direct wall plug?
Yes, but we prefer not to
sell it this way due to the potential tripping hazard.
How long does the battery
last when the LEDs are lighted?
Approximately 21 hours or
more for alkaline batteries.
Desk Top Boxes
How much wording
can I have on the acrylic?
You have approximately a
4 x 10.5 area to work with. However, your guests should be able to read
it 10 feet away.
How do I access
the money?
The desktop has a
flush locking drawer.
How long does the battery
last when the LEDs are lighted?
Approximately 21 hours
or more for alkaline batteries.
Wall Mount Boxes
How much wording
can I have on the acrylic?
You have approximately an
8 x 9 area to work with. However, your guests should be able to read
it 10 feet away.
How do I access the money?
The wall mount has a flush
lock on the bottom surface. The whole unit opens on a hinge and has a money
bin.
How long does the battery
last when the LEDs are lighted?
Approximately 32 hours or
more for alkaline batteries. |