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PART 1� GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
��� A.� Surface-mounted corner guards.
��� B.� Flush mounted corner guards.
��� C.� Fire-rated flush mounted corner guards.
��� D.� Mounting hardware, accessories, and trim.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
��� A.� Section 09210 - Gypsum Plaster.
��� B.� Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Systems.
��� C.� Section 10262 - Wall Guards.
��� D.� Section 10264 - Wall Covering.
1.3 REFERENCES
��� A.� ASTM A 176 - Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip.
��� B.� ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes.
��� C.� ASTM D 256 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Pendulum Impact Resistance of Notched Specimens of Plastic.
��� D.� ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
��� E.� ASTM E 119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
��� A.� Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
��� B.� Product Data:� Manufacturer's complete and current product data for each product required, including complete installation requirements.
��� C.� Shop Drawings:� Show locations of each item and installation details.� Provide elevations of non-standard conditions.
��� D.� Selection Samples:� Color charts consisting of actual product pieces, demonstrating full range of available colors, for initial color selection.
��� E.� Verification Samples: 12 inch long assemblies, including one end cap, in color specified.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
��� A.� Surface Burning Hazard:� Provide products tested per ASTM E 84 for the following ratings:
������� 1.� Flame spread:� 15 maximum.
������� 2.� Smoke developed:� 450 maximum.
��� B.� Impact Strength:� Provide products tested per ASTM D 256 to provide impact resistance of 25.4 ft pounds per inch minimum.
��� C.� Fire Resistance:� Where fire ratings are specified for flush mounted corner guards, provide assemblies that have been tested and rated in accordance with ASTM E 119.
PART 2� PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
��� A.� Provide Pro-Tek Corner Guards as manufactured by Pawling Corporation, Standard Products Division; Borden Lane P.O. Box 200; Wassaic, New York� 12592.� Telephone:� 800-431-3456 or 914-373-9300.� Fax:� 914-373-8712 or 800-451-2200.
������� 1.� Substitutions will not be considered.
2.2 MATERIALS
��� A.� Rigid Vinyl:� Provide corner guard covers made of fire retardant, high impact polyvinyl chloride (PVC) extrusions, with acrylic modifiers for increased impact resistance, and an embossed finish.� Include tributyl tin stabilizer and antimicrobial agent.
��� B.� Acrylic Vinyl:� Provide specialty surface mounted corner guards of embossed acrylic vinyl.
��� C.� Aluminum:� ASTM B 221, alloy 6063-T5.
��� D.� Stainless Steel:� ASTM A 176, Type 430, 16 gage, satin finish.
2.3 SURFACE MOUNTED RIGID VINYL CORNER GUARDS
��� A.� CG-10:� 3-inch wide, 0.100-inch thick rigid vinyl cover over 0.063-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Provide TC-10 closure caps for corner guards that do not extend to ceiling.
��� B.� CG-20:� 2-inch wide, 0.085-inch thick rigid vinyl cover over 0.063-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Provide TC-20 closure caps for corner guards that do not extend to ceiling.
��� C.� CG-30:� 3-inch wide, 0.093-inch thick, bull-nosed 1-1/4 inch radius, rigid vinyl cover over 0.063-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Provide TC-30 closure caps for corner guards that do not extend to ceiling.
��� D.� CG-135:� 3-inch wide, 0.093-inch thick, 135 degree corner, rigid vinyl cover over 0.063-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Provide TC-135 closure caps for corner guards that do not extend to ceiling.
��� E.� CG-11:� Pair of CG-20 corner guards with variable width vinyl filler strip for end wall protection.
������� 1.� Filler strip color:� Match corner guards.
������� 2.� Filler strip color:� Contrasting color: __________.
������� 3.� Provide pair of TC-20 closure caps for corner guards that do not extend to ceiling.
2.4 SPECIALTY SURFACE MOUNTED CORNER GUARDS
��� A.� CG-34:� 3/4-inch wide, 0.080-inch thick, embossed acrylic vinyl for installation by adhesive, double faced tape, or screws.
��� B.� CG-12:� 1-1/2-inch wide, 0.080-inch thick, embossed acrylic vinyl for installation by adhesive, double faced tape, or screws.
��� C.� CG-13:� 3-inch wide, 0.093-inch thick, embossed acrylic vinyl for installation by adhesive, double faced tape, or screws.
��� D.� CG-13:� 4-inch wide, 0.093-inch thick, embossed acrylic vinyl for installation by adhesive, double faced tape, or screws.
��� E.� CG-16:� 3/4 inch wide, 0.040-inch thick, clear "Lexan" for brad installation.
��� F.� CG-17:� 1-1/8 inch wide, 3/32-inch thick, clear "Lexan" for screw installation.
��� G.� CG-18:� 2-1/2-inch wide, 1/8-inch thick, clear "Lexan" for screw installation.
��� H.� CG-24:� 2-inch wide, 1/16-inch thick, clear "Lexan" for screw installation.
��� I.� CG-25:� 3-inch wide, 1/8-inch thick, clear "Lexan" for screw installation.
��� J.� CG-50:� 3-1/2-inch wide, 16 gage stainless steel, 90 degree corner with 1/8-inch radius, for adhesive installation.
��� K.� CG-55:� 3-1/2-inch wide, 16 gage stainless steel, 90 degree corner with 3/4-inch radius, for adhesive installation.
��� L.� CG-60:� 3-1/2-inch wide, 16 gage stainless steel, 135 degree corner with 1/8-inch radius, for adhesive installation.
��� M.� CG-55:� 3-1/2-inch wide, 16 gage stainless steel, 135 degree corner with 3/4-inch radius, for adhesive installation.
��� N.� CG-400:� 1-inch wide, mill finish aluminum alloy, 90 degree corner, for adhesive application.
��� O.� CG-401:� 2-inch wide, mill finish aluminum alloy, 90 degree corner, for adhesive application.
��� P.� CG-402:� 3-inch wide, mill finish aluminum alloy, 90 degree corner, for adhesive application.
��� Q.� CG-403:� 1-inch wide, mill finish aluminum alloy, 135 degree corner, for adhesive application.
��� R.� CG-404:� 2-inch wide, mill finish aluminum alloy, 135 degree corner, for adhesive application.
��� S.� CG-405:� 3-inch wide, mill finish aluminum alloy, 135 degree corner, for adhesive application.
2.5 FLUSH MOUNTED RIGID VINYL CORNER GUARDS
��� A.� CG-7:� 3-inch wide, 0.100-inch thick, 90 degree rigid vinyl cover over 0.070-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Provide CBI-7 aluminum extrusion insert for cove base support.
������� 2.� Provide 1 hour fire rating.
������� 3.� Provide 2 hour fire rating.
��� B.� CG-7:� 2-inch wide, 0.085-inch thick, 90 degree rigid vinyl cover over 0.070-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Provide CBI-72 aluminum extrusion insert for cove base support.
������� 2.� Provide 1 hour fire rating.
������� 3.� Provide 2 hour fire rating.
��� C.� CG-32:� 3-inch wide, 0.100-inch thick, 1-1/4-inch radiused 90 degree rigid vinyl cover over 0.070-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Provide CBI-32 aluminum extrusion insert for cove base support.
������� 2.� Provide 1 hour fire rating.
������� 3.� Provide 2 hour fire rating.
��� D.� CG-888:� 0.093-inch thick, double 90 degree rigid vinyl cover with rubber bumper strips, for end wall protection;� 0.080-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Width:� As indicated on drawings.
������� 2.� Width:� _____________.
������� 3.� Provide CBI-888 aluminum extrusion insert for cove base support.
������� 4.� Provide 1 hour fire rating.
������� 5.� Provide 2 hour fire rating.
��� E.� CG-8:� Pair of 0.093-inch thick, 90 degree rigid vinyl cover corner guards with filler strip of wall covering material, for end wall protection;� 0.076-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Filler strip width:� As indicated on drawings.
������� 2.� Filler strip width:� _____________.
������� 3.� Provide pair of CBI-72 aluminum extrusion inserts for cove base support.
������� 4.� Provide 1 hour fire rating.
������� 5.� Provide 2 hour fire rating.
��� F.� CG-75:� 3-inch wide, 0.093-inch thick, 135 degree rigid vinyl cover over 0.076-inch aluminum retainer.
������� 1.� Provide CBI-75 aluminum extrusion insert for cove base support.
������� 2.� Provide 1 hour fire rating.
������� 3.� Provide 2 hour fire rating.
2.6 FINISHES
��� A.� Colors:� Provide corner guards in colors as follows:
������� 1.� As selected from manufacturer's standard palette of 40 colors.
������� 2.� As scheduled on the drawings.
������� 3.� ________________.
2.7 ACCESSORIES
��� A.� Provide appropriate fasteners and accessories as required to properly complete corner guard installation.
PART 3� EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
��� A.� Verify that walls are in proper condition to receive installation of corner guards.
������� 1.� Flush mounted corner guards must be coordinated with installation of gypsum wallboard.
������� 2.� Surface mounted corner guards must be installed after wall finishes have been completed.
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3.2 INSTALLATION
��� A.� Install corner guards in full compliance with manufacturer's installation instructions.
��� B.� Surface Mounted Rigid Vinyl Corner Guards:
������� 1.� Fasten retainers to corners, resting directly on floor.
������� 2.� Mount caps so they overlap retainers.
������� 3.� Snap covers into place.
��� C.� Surface mounted Specialty Corner Guards:� Fasten directly to finished wall surfaces using fasteners or adhesive as recommended by manufacturer.
��� D.� Flush Mounted Rigid Vinyl Corner Guards:
������� 1.� Fasten retainers to studs before final layer of gypsum wallboard is installed.
��� ��� 2.� Install aluminum inserts for cove base.
������� 3.� Snap covers into place.
3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
��� A.� Verify that corner guards are plumb and rigidly secured to substrate;� make any adjustments required.
��� B.� Clean corner guards and immediate areas of installation, using materials and methods recommended by manufacturer.� Remove from project site packaging and debris caused by installation.
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