Buying Your Signs

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Buying Your Signs

• If you have existing signage and the structure is
  fundamentally sound and compatible, you may
• simply desire to change sign faces. This is
  usually, but not always, less expensive. To
  change
• the face, a local sign subcontractor must measure
  the sign faces, the visible opening, and
• determine the fastening system. There will
  normally be a trip charge for gathering this
  information. To insure
• the consistency of the logo, lighting for all
  signs must be fluorescent. No halide lighting
  will be allowed, so you
• may need to change the internal lighting system
  of an existing sign.
• If you are building a new motel, there is more
  time in which to order the sign, assuring you
  that they will be ready
• for installation when you are. Typical lead
  time for new sign faces is four to six weeks.
• Three sign companies have been approved by Motel
  6 as sign suppliers. We have confidence in their
  ability to
• deliver a quality product. Approval of an
  alternate supplier is possible, but our standards
  require very
• specialized machinery and techniques, which most
  sign companies simply dont have. We suggest you
  contact
• all three of our approved suppliers and determine
  which you wish to use based on price, delivery,
  and terms.
• These three companies operate on a national basis
  and are equipped to manufacture your signs to
  meet the
• specifications of Motel 6. They are able to
  arrange the installation of your new signs as
  well as assist in the
• permitting process if needed

Persona Signs 700 21st Street Southwest Watertown,
SD 57201 800.843.9888 x253 Contact Reid Pirlet
Triumph Signs 480 Milford Pkwy Milford, OH
45150 513-576-8090 Contact Joe Stamper
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About Non-Endorsed Vendors

• You may use a non-endorsed vendor provided the
  following requirements are met
• SIGN CONSTRUCTION
• ALL sign faces must be purchased from an approved
  vendor. NO EXCEPTIONS
• ALL sign cabinets must be illuminated with High
  Output Daylight fluorescent lighting. NO
  EXCEPTIONS
• ALL sign cabinets, poles and support structures
  must be painted blue to match the background of
  the Motel 6 logo. NO EXCEPTIONS
• All flex faced signs must have a 2 visible
  retainer. NO EXCEPTIONS
• Longevity of the sign cabinets and its outward
  appearance are just as important as the logo. An
  attractive, well maintained sign is
• Vital to the overall appearance of the property.
• For these reasons, the following specifications
  must be followed.
• All wiring is to be enclosed in galvanized
  raceways.
• The interior is to be degreased, primed and
  painted white.
• Plastic faced signs must have a minimum cabinet
  depth of 10.
• Flex faced signs must have heavy gauge aluminum
  cabinet skins-.063 minimum.
• All signs must bear the U.L. label.
• The use of a non-endorsed vendor requires the
  authorization of the ANA Sign Department. To
• receive this approval, you must submit artwork
  and construction prints for review prior to

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Installation

• Motel 6 sign vendors are independent companies.
  They may require credit information and/or a
  deposit prior to beginning manufacture of a sign
  package.

The final step is of course to have your new
signage installed. This requires specialized,
heavy equipment and trucks, and is usually done
by a local company. You may contract locally for
installation. However, we recommend that you
allow the manufacturer of the signage to handle
the installation, providing turnkey service.
While they might contract with that same local
installer, you will eliminate the communication
problems which can occur if you contract
separately for manufacture and installation. SOME
EXAMPLES On the following pages you will find
examples of signage illustrations and
specifications typical of the presentation
material you can obtain from signage
manufacturers both for purchasing aids and for
presentation for planning department approvals.
The PMS colors required by Motel 6 for
presentation of our logo are noted on these.
NEED HELP? We have tried to provide useful
guidance for your signage needs. Technical
questions and questions about pricing, terms,
delivery, etc. are best directed to one of our
approved signage vendors. However, if you have
special questions, need a variance from our
specifications or otherwise need signage-related
assistance from Motel 6, you may contact Tab
Sims, Sr. Director of Outdoor Advertising at
972-360-5944/tsims_at_accor-na.com or Carolyn
Sanford at 972-360-5987/csanford_at_sccor-na.com.
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LOGO USAGE
The logo is not to be displayed in conjunction
with any other logo, graphics or copy without
written authorization from ANA. All approved
signage installed in conjunction with the logo
must be of similar cabinet construction and
appearance. Copyboards are permissible provided
the cabinets match the logo sign construction.
Copy is to be white reversed on a black opaque
field. RATE DISPLAY STANDARDS The only copy
approved in conjunction with rate pricing is ONE
PERSON, or SUNDAY-THURSDAY. The use of
FROM, AND UP or similar copy is expressly
prohibited.
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M-12 LED PRICER SIGN SPECS