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1 6 appendix Specification guidelines on British Standards, Building Regulations, HTM 69 and HBN Specification, ordering and installation guidelines for handrails, combi-rails, Dual Rail and wall guards. Product characteristics. Index of product codes. Page Specification Guidelines to 75 Specification & Ordering Guidelines to 77 Installation Guidelines to 79 Gradus InPro Characteristics Notes Index For further information visit or contact Gradus Customer Support on for product and technical enquiries or sample requests 69

2 specification guidelines the Building Regulations and British Standards - specifying the right Gradus product Building Regulations and British Standards are designed to ensure the optimum specification of products through a combination of legislative requirements and guidance. The following extracts have been taken from the Building Regulations 2000, British Standard BS8300, Health Technical Memorandum 69 and Health Building Note and show how Gradus products can be used to help satisfy these requirements, and help achieve an inclusive environment in line with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA). For further details on this or any other aspect of Building Regulations and Standards contact Gradus Technical Services on Extracts from the Building Regulations Building Regulations Approved Document M Access to and use of buildings (Effective May 2004) The Legal Requirement Part M Access to and use of buildings Access and Use M1. Reasonable provision shall be made for people to - a) gain access to : and b) use the building and its facilities Gradus advice and recommendations for the Building Regulations - Approved Document M are detailed in blue text. For further details contact Gradus Technical Services on Approved Document M Approved documents are intended to provide guidance. Much of the guidance in the approved document is based on BS8300 : The guidance contained in Approved Document M is designed to indicate one way in which requirements may be met. There may be other equally satisfactory ways of meeting the requirements. Entrance Lobbies 2.29 Entrance lobbies will satisfy Requirement M1 or M2 if: (h) Any columns, ducts and similar full height elements that project into the lobby by more than 100mm are protected by a visually contrasting guard rail. (h): Protruding elements can be highlighted with products such as Sanparrel sheet, rubrails or Armaclad which can be formed around the element, additionally wall guards and corner guards can be used. Internal Doors The presence of doors, whether open or closed, should be apparent to visually impaired people through the careful choice of colour and material for the door and its surroundings. For example, when a door is open, people with impaired sight should be able to identify the door opening within the wall, as well as the leading edge of the door Internal doors will satisfy Requirement M1 or M2 if: (e) All door opening furniture contrasts visually with the surface of the door. (f) The door frames contrast visually with the surrounding wall (g) The surface of the leading edge of any door that is not self-closing, or is likely to be held open, contrasts visually with the other door surfaces and its surroundings. Sanparrel kickplates, pushplates and door edge protectors, along with InPro door frame guards can be used to highlight and protect the door in a colour that contrasts to the door and wall. Continued on the next page 70 Source: Building Regulations - Access to and use of buildings - Approved Document M Edition Crown Copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and the Queen s Printer for Scotland.

3 for full installation instructions contact Gradus technical services on Extracts from the Building Regulations Corridors and passageways 3.14 Corridors and passageways will satisfy Requirement M1 or M2 if: (a) Elements such as columns, radiators and fire hoses, do not project into the corridor, or where this is unavoidable, a means of directing people around them, such as a visually contrasting guard rail, is provided. (a): Protruding elements, such as columns, can be highlighted with products such as Sanparrel sheet, rubrails, Armaclad, wall guards, handrails and corner guards. Handrails to external stepped and ramped access Note: Gradus handrails are not suitable for stepped and ramped access, however these guidelines are considered best practice guidelines for all types of handrails. Similar guidelines can also be found in BS8300:2009 under 5.10 Handrail Design (see page 72). Design considerations 1.34 People who have physical difficulty in negotiating changes of level need the help of a handrail that can be gripped easily, is comfortable to touch and, preferably, provides good forearm support. Made from PVC-u or timber, Gradus handrails have a comfortable grip with a smooth, safe finish that is not cold to the touch Handrails should be spaced away from the wall and rigidly supported in a way that avoids impeding finger grip. Gradus InPro 950 Handrail and Gradus 450 Timber Handrail are designed to meet the guidelines in BS8300:2009 and Approved Document M (2004) with dimensions as stated (see figures below) Handrailing to external ramped and stepped access will satisfy Requirement M1 or M2 if: (e) (e): (f) (f): (g) (g): It contrasts visually with the background against which it is seen, without being highly reflective. A wide range of colours is available, which allows a handrail to be selected in a colour that contrasts to the background. Its surface is slip resistant and not cold to the touch. Gradus handrails are either made from timber or have a textured PVC-u cover which makes them slip resistant and not cold to the touch. It terminates in a way that reduces the risk of clothes being caught. All Gradus handrails return to the wall, so there is no risk of snagging clothing. (h) Its profile is either circular with a diameter of between 40 and 45mm, or oval preferably with a width of 50mm (see diagram 7). (j) (k) There is a clearance of at least 50mm between a cranked support and the underside of the handrail. There is a clearance of between 50 and 75mm between the handrail and any adjacent wall surface. (h), (j) & (k): Gradus InPro 950 Handrail and Gradus 450 Timber Handrail are designed to meet the guidelines in BS8300:2009 and Approved Document M (2004) with dimensions as stated (see figure below). Source: Building Regulations - Access to and use of buildings - Approved Document M Edition Crown Copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and the Queen s Printer for Scotland Circular handrail between 40 and 45 diameter 50min R15min Non-circular handrail preferably 50 wide with rounded edges 6 Diagram 7 from Approved Document M For further information visit or contact Gradus Customer Support on for product and technical enquiries or sample requests 71

4 specification guidelines the Building Regulations and British Standards - specifying the right Gradus product Extracts shown below represent examples of best practice. BS8300 : 2009 Incorporating amendment number 1 Design and Buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people - Code of Practice. This standard provides guidance or good practice in the design of domestic and non-domestic buildings and their approaches so that they are convenient to use by disabled people. Gradus advice and recommendations for BS8300 : 2009 are detailed in green text. For further details contact Gradus Technical Services on Handrails Handrail Design A handrail should be: (a) Easy and comfortable to grip with no sharp edges, but able to provide adequate resistance to hand slippage; (a): Made from PVC-u or timber, Gradus handrails have a comfortable grip with a safe finish. (b) Continuously graspable along its entire length without obstruction; (b): Gradus handrails are designed to provide a continuous uninterrupted grip, with accessories such as internal and external corners allowing the handrail to navigate changes in direction. (c) Finished so as to provide visual contrast with the surroundings against which it is seen; (c): The wide range of colours available allows a handrail to be selected in a colour that contrasts with the wall finish. All Gradus handrail colours have been measured to provide Light Reflectance Values* (LRV) in order to provide the specifier with information to ensure that suitable contrast is achieved. *These values have been measured using the CIE Y value in accordance with BS8493: Handrail dimensions and spacings Any circular handrail should have a diameter of between 32mm and 45mm. There should be a clearance of between 60mm and 75mm between a handrail and any adjacent wall surface, and any handrail support should meet the handrail, centrally, on its underside. The clearance between the bottom of the rail and any cranked support, or any continuous balustrade, should be at least 50mm to minimise the risk of the handrail supports interrupting the smooth running of a person s hand along the rail. Gradus InPro 950 handrail and 450 Timber handrail are designed to meet the dimensions stated (see pages 19 to 21 & 46 to 47). Note: Similar guidelines can also be found in The Building Regulations Approved Document M under Handrails to external stepped and ramped access (see page 71). Gradus handrails are not suitable for stepped and ramped access, however, these guidelines are considered best practice guidelines for all types of handrail. 9 Surfaces and communication aids 9.1 Surface finishes The extent to which floor, wall, door and ceiling surfaces enable disabled people to find their bearings and maintain their independent use of a building is influenced by: The colour, light reflectance value (LRV) and texture of the surfaces; All Gradus products have an LRV to ensure that a suitable choice can be made to contrast between surfaces. For instance, kickplates and pushplates can be used to highlight the door. In addition, handrails that contrast to the background can provide support and direction. The treatment of components and finishing elements, such as doors, architraves, skirtings, cornices, handrails, etc. which define, or are contained within, these surfaces; Through the use of colour, Gradus products can be used to colour code different floors or departments, create wayfinding or highlight protruding elements such as columns. Permission to reproduce extracts of BS8300: 2009 is granted by BSI. British Standards can be obtained from BSI Customer Services, 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL. Tel: +44 (0) cservices@bsi-global.com 72

5 for full installation instructions contact Gradus technical services on Extracts from HTM 69 HTM 69 - Protection Health Technical Memorandum 69 provides specifications and design guidance on building components for health buildings and guidance on the avoidance or reduction of damage in health buildings. Gradus advice and recommendations for HTM 69 - Protection are detailed in blue text. For further details contact Gradus Technical Services on Protective Devices 6.3 Protective devices include the following: Handrails Crash rails Buffer rails Chair Rails Corner Guards Mid-height rails, 100mm to 200mm deep, usually mounted about 1000mm above floor level, fixed with a gap between rail and wall; they may also serve as crash rails. See Gradus InPro handrails (pages 20 to 21) and Gradus InPro 3500 / 3500W Dual Rail (pages 22 to 25). Mid or low-height rails, 200mm to 250mm deep, usually mounted from 200mm to 1000mm above floor level, singly or in banks of two or three; they may be fixed direct to walls or with a gap between rail and wall face. They may be of the energy-absorbing type. See Gradus InPro 700 / 700i wall guard (pages 28 to 29) and 3500 / 3500W Dual Rail (pages 22 to 25). Mid or low-height rails, 75mm to 100mm deep, usually mounted from 200mm to 1000mm above floor level, singly or in banks of two or three; they may also be fixed vertically to protect opening edges of doors and as bed locators. They may be of the energy absorbing type. See Gradus InPro 1400 / 1400i, 1300, 500 & 200 wall guards (pages 28 to 31). Also see Gradus InPro BL800 & BL1300 bed protectors (pages 33 to 35). The lighter types of buffer rail may be used as chair rails. Sanparrel rubrails, Armaclad or polycarbonate wall strips can be used as chair rails (see pages 32 and 66). 50mm to 100mm in each dimension, usually fixed from the top of the skirting to about 1000mm, but sometimes up to 2100mm above floor level. They may be of the energy absorbing type. A wide range of Gradus corner guards is available (see pages 37 to 41, 54 to 56 & 59). Protective Plates and Sheeting Fixed with adhesive and/or screws to faces of doors, walls and partitions. Sanparrel sheet can be formed into a range of protective products, such as rubrails and kickplates (see pages 62 to 67), kickplates are also available in stainless steel (see page 53). Source: NHS Estates Health Technical Memoranda 69 - Protection - Department of Health. Crown Copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and Queen s Printer for Scotland. 6 For further information visit or contact Gradus Customer Support on for product and technical enquiries or sample requests 73

6 specification guidelines the Building Regulations and British Standards - specifying the right Gradus product Extracts from HBN Circulation and communication spaces HBN Health Building Note provides guidance on the design of circulation and communication spaces in hospitals and other healthcare buildings, including corridors, internal lobbies and stairs, and lifts. It also provides supporting information on doors and handrails. Gradus advice and recommendations for HBN are detailed in green text. For further details contact Gradus Technical Services on General design and functional requirements Visual and colour contrast 2.9 Contrasting handrails/crash rails may be fitted to act as navigation tools The wide range of colours available allows a handrail to be selected in a colour that contrasts with the wall finish. All Gradus handrail colours have been measured to provide Light Reflectance Values* (LRV) in order to provide the specifier with information to ensure that suitable contrast is achieved. *These values have been measured using the CIE Y value in accordance with BS8493: Corridors Handrails 3.29 Handrails should be fitted in main communication routes (that is, main corridors between departments) and in departmental departments as required. See specific departmental guidance for further information. See Gradus InPro handrails and combi-rails (pages 18 to 21) and Gradus InPro 3500/3500W Dual Rail (pages 22 to 25) 7 Handrails Shape and size 7.3 Handrails should be easy to grasp; the size and shape should allow a firm but comfortable grip with the whole hand. 7.4 Handrails that are too small are uncomfortable and provide an unsatisfactory grip, whereas handrails that are too large are difficult to grip for people with weak or arthritic hands 7.5 A handrail that is round in cross with a diameter of 40-45mm is recommended. Oval handrails with dimensions of 38mm x 50mm wide are acceptable. In both cases the longer dimension should be horizontal. 7.6 Handrails with large square or rectangular cross- should be avoided. Shape and size All Gradus InPro handrails feature a round or oval grip. The Gradus InPro 950 handrail, 450 handrail and 3500/3500W dual rail feature a grip diameter of 45mm in line with the recommendations, and the guidelines in BS8300:2009 and Approved Document M (2004) 7.7 Handrails should allow enough space between the rail and the adjacent wall (or any other obstacle) for hands to pass without scraping knuckles and to aid those who want to use the rail as a support for the whole forearm. 7.8 A clearance of 60-75mm is recommended, as this allows the forearm to be rested on the rail without any danger of it getting trapped. Gradus InPro 950 handrail, 450 handrail and 3500/3500W dual rail meet the recommended clearance dimension. Similar guidelines can also be found in BS8300:2009 and Approved Document M (2004). Provision in corridors 7.19 Handrails should return into recessed doorways and openings, but otherwise be continuous to aid navigation. All Gradus InPro handrails are offered with a complete range of accessories to allow continuous runs around both internal and external corners, and for safe returns to walls to take into account doorways and openings (see pages 18 to 25). Continued on the next page Source: Department of Health Estates & Facilities Division: Core Elements Health Building Note 00-04: Circulation and communication spaces Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and Queen s Printer for Scotland 74

7 for full installation instructions contact Gradus technical services on Extracts from HBN Circulation and communication spaces continued Handrails in association with wall protection 7.20 Where handrails and wall protectors are provided: a minimum vertical clearance of 50mm must be maintained between the handrail and wall protector (see Figure 30 and 31); Gradus InPro 3500/3500W Dual rail is designed to meet the dimensions stated (see pages 22 to 25), incorporating a 50mm clearance between the handrail and wall guard element of the profile. All other Gradus handrails and wall guards are designed to work as a system and can be installed together to the dimensions stated Handrails should be: easily visible, that is, contrast visually with the surface to which they are fixed; The wide range of colours available allows a handrail to be selected in a colour that contrasts with the wall finish (see opposite Visual and colour contrast) smooth and free from any abrasive elements; neither too cold nor too hot to the touch. Made from PVC-u or timber, Gradus handrails have a comfortable grip with a smooth, safe finish that is not cold or hot to the touch Figure 30 Handrails and separate wall protection (from HBN 00-04) Figure 31 Handrails and combined wall protection (from HBN 00-04) alternative handrail 120 (100) 150 (100) (100) (50) (50) (50) (50) possible lower handrail possible wall protection 600 wall protection possible lower handrail 600 wall protection approx 30 wall protection projects in front of handrail; this will reduce clear corridor width (50) Source: Department of Health Estates & Facilities Division: Core Elements Health Building Note 00-04: Circulation and communication spaces Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and Queen s Printer for Scotland For further information visit or contact Gradus Customer Support on for product and technical enquiries or sample requests 75

8 specification & ordering guidelines handrails / combi-rails / dual rail Brackets should be placed at a maximum of 760mm centres, however the number of brackets should be increased if the quality and type of substrate deem it necessary. Two additional brackets are required for every handrail / Dual Rail joint - they should be placed 100mm to either side of the join to ensure a secure finish. One extra bracket is required for every single return accessory used. One additional bracket is required for every inside/outside corner. InPro 950 Handrail, InPro 3500 / 3500W Dual Rail and 450 Timber Handrail - if fixed to a dry wall / stud partition, provision should be made for a plywood patress. Outside corner accessories are recommended to continue the handrail around a corner, with the option of using a corner guard for additional protection (see illustration below). In the event of encountering non-regular angles it may be necessary to finish at a corner using return accessories. Splices should always be used when joining multiple pieces to ensure secure, even and safe joins. (InPro only) handrails Typical nbs specification Gradus is a member of NBS Plus to assist architects and other specifiers for guidance when writing specifications. BUILDING FABRIC SUNDRIES P20: UNFRAMED ISOLATED TRIMS/SKIRTINGS SUNDRY ITEMS 170 Handrail/Bumper Guard Location: See drawings Manufacturer: Gradus Ltd, Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7LZ Tel: Fax: Web: Reference: InPro Wall Protection System Type: 1200 Handrail, 158mm x 3660mm Colour: See finishes schedule Fixing: In accordance with manufacturers instructions Accessories: 1202/1203 return, 1204/1205 internal - external angles NBS contact: Tel: Fax: Aluminium retainers and PVC-u covers are supplied in standard lengths to be cut on-site as required. (InPro only) InPro handrails / Dual Rail / Timber Handrails are supplied with all fixings to secure accessories. Guidelines for substrate fixings (not supplied) can be obtained from the Gradus Technical Services department. Note: InPro handrails / InPro combi-rails / InPro Dual Rail / Timber Handrails are designed for use on horizontal surfaces and should not be specified for use on stairways. Typical Bill of Quantity BUILDING FABRIC SUNDRIES P20: UNFRAMED ISOLATED TRIMS/SKIRTINGS SUNDRY ITEMS InPro Protection Systems manufactured by: Gradus Ltd, Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7LZ Tel: Fax: Web: Fixed in accordance with manufacturers instructions Handrail System complete with aluminium retainer and PVC-u top cover, fixing to metal stud partition at centres to suit stud Handrail System complete with aluminium retainer and PVC-u top cover, fixing to new or old plastered brickwork/ blockwork fixing centres no greater then 760mm. 801 Mounting Brackets 804 Handrail Splice 1202 Left Return 1203 Right Return 1204 Outside Corner 1205 Inside Corner 158 Corner guards fixing to stud partitions centres as per manufacturers recommendations. 154 Corner guards fixing to new or existing plastered brickwork/blockwork centres as per manufacturers recommendations. m m Outside corner accessories are recommended to continue the handrail around a corner, with the option of using a corner guard for additional protection. 76

9 specification & ordering guidelines wall guards Wall guards can be used at specific points of impact to provide direct protection or can be used at alternative levels on the wall to provide indirect protection (see diagram on page 26). The use of splices to join individual lengths of wall guard is optional. However, they are recommended for use where joins occur in areas of specific heavy impact. Splices can also be beneficial when joining on slightly uneven substrates to ensure tight, lined-up joins. It is recommended to use end caps to finish at every corner (rather than inside/outside corner accessories), with the option of using a corner guard for additional protection (see illustration below). Spacers are optional and can be used to add extra depth of protection and to take up minor undulations in the substrate. Note: Wall guards placed on spacers should not be specified as a handrail. The spacer option is not suitable for infinity systems. InPro wall guards are supplied with all fixings to secure accessories. Guidelines for substrate fixings (not supplied) can be obtained from the Gradus Technical Services Department. wall guards Typical nbs specification Gradus is a member of NBS Plus to assist architects and other specifiers for guidance when writing specifications. BUILDING FABRIC SUNDRIES P20: UNFRAMED ISOLATED TRIMS/SKIRTINGS SUNDRY ITEMS 170 Wall Guard Location: See drawings Manufacturer: Gradus Ltd, Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7LZ Tel: Fax: Web: Reference: InPro Wall Protection System Type: 700 Wall Guard, 196mm x 3660mm Colour: See finishes schedule Fixing: In accordance with manufacturers instructions Accessories: 701 end cap, 702/707 outside - inside corners, 1601 rubber spacer, 706 splice support NBS contact: Tel: Fax: Typical Bill of Quantity It is recommended to use end caps to finish at every corner, with the option of using a corner guard for additional protection. BUILDING FABRIC SUNDRIES P20: UNFRAMED ISOLATED TRIMS/SKIRTINGS SUNDRY ITEMS InPro Protection Systems manufactured by Gradus Ltd, Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7LZ Tel: Fax: Web: Fixed in accordance with manufacturers instructions. 700 Wall Guard System complete with aluminium retainer and PVC-u top cover, fixing to metal stud partition at centres to suit stud. 700 Wall Guard System complete with aluminium retainer and PVC-u top cover, fixing to new or old plastered brickwork/ blockwork fixing centres to suit. 701 End Caps 702 External Angle 707 Internal Angle 706 Splice 158 Corner guards fixing to stud partitions centres as per manufacturers recommendations. 154 Corner guards fixing to new or existing plastered brickwork/ blockwork centres as per manufacturers recommendations. m m 6 For further information visit or contact Gradus Customer Support on for product and technical enquiries or sample requests 77

10 installation guidelines installation guidelines Full installation instructions are available for all products from Technical Services. The following information is intended as a guide only to aid specification. For technical advice on adhesives or advice on adhesive application, please contact the relevant adhesive manufacturer. As standard practice, prior to commencing an installation, the substrate should be flat, sound, dry and free from contaminants. Serious irregularities should be made good first. mechanically fixed InPro Handrails (see page 76 for specification and ordering guidelines) Dual Rail (see page 76 for specification and ordering guidelines) Wall Guards (see page 76 for specification and ordering guidelines) Clear Polycarbonate Wall Guards Bed Protectors / Bed Locator High Impact Corner Guards Clear Polycarbonate Corner Guard Door Frame Guards order of works products mechanically fixed Any damage to the substrate should be made good and allowed to cure prior to commencing installation. When specifying product lengths, ensure appropriate allowance for returns, outside corners and inside corners. Handrail brackets should be placed at 760mm centres, e.g. to each steel / timber stud etc, however the number of brackets should be increased if the quality and type of substrate deem it necessary. For full installation guidelines on each product contact Gradus Technical Services on stainless steel wall protection systems Wall Guards Handrail Corner Guards (can also be fixed with adhesive) Corner Rails Floor Rail System Bollards Kickplates (can also be fixed with adhesive) Door Edge Protectors (can also be fixed with adhesive) heavy duty rubber wall protection systems E-Fender D-Fender Corner Guard (can also be fixed with adhesive) timber Handrail 78 There are a range of substrates to which wall protection can be mechanically fixed, including plasterboard, masoy and block work etc. Fixings depend on the substrate. For advice contact Gradus Technical Services on

11 for full installation instructions contact Gradus technical services on fixed using factory applied tape or adhesive InPro Armaclad (also available without tape) Standard Corner Guards (also available without tape) Sanparrel Kickplates / Pushplates (also available without adhesive) The wall must be primed before fixing. For advice contact Gradus Technical Services on fixed using adhesives InPro Armaclad (also available with factory applied tape) Standard Corner Guards (also available with factory applied tape) order of works products fixed using tape or adhesive Allow the product to lie flat and at room operating temperature for 24 hours prior to installation. The product must be installed in a controlled environment. Product must not be installed in direct sunlight, high heat areas or where temperatures are not stable. The surface to which the product is to be applied must be dry, sealed, free from contaminants and if necessary thoroughly primed. Any damage to the substrate should be made good and allowed to cure prior to commencing installation. Factory applied adhesive / tape installation: Peel the paper backing from the product and place the product in the correct position on the surface. Press the product on the surface and apply pressure with an extension roller. When adhering to non-porous or difficult surfaces, such as glazed block products should be ordered without tape and a suitable contact adhesive should be used to adhere to the surface. Existing wall finishes, such a wallpaper should be removed and substrate correctly prepared prior to fixing i.e. adhesive removed and surface primed. For full installation guidelines on each product contact Gradus Technical Services on Sanparrel Sheet Rubrails Kickplates / Pushplates (also available with factory applied adhesive) Formed U and L Shape Profiles heavy duty rubber Corner Guard (also available as a mechanically fixed product) The wall must be primed before fixing. For advice on adhesives contact Gradus Technical Services on For further information visit or contact Gradus Customer Support on for product and technical enquiries or sample requests 79

12 Gradus InPro product characteristics Gradus InPro products have undergone a series of rigorous tests to ensure that they will perform to expectation throughout their life. Tests are undertaken in Gradus purpose-built testing facilities, by independent testing houses and through observing and testing products in-situ. With over 40 years experience Gradus provides peace of mind to its customers. PVC-u: Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride through coloured and textured to conceal the effects of cuts and abrasion. Added impact modifiers enhance impact resistance. Fire Performance: Gradus Sanparrel PVC-u sheet has been tested in accordance with EN ISO :2002 and EN 13823:2002 and classified according to EN :2002 as - Reaction to Fire classification: B - s3, d0 Gradus InPro PVC-u material has been tested in accordance with EN ISO :2002 and EN 13823:2002 and classified according to EN :2002 as - Reaction to Fire classification: B - s3, d0 Chemical Resistance: Tested in accordance with BS2782:Part 8. Method 830A:1986. ISO Plastics - determination of the effects of liquid chemicals including water. The results show that the products as tested are resistant to most commonly used chemical solutions. Bacterial Resistance: Tested in accordance with BS EN ISO Plastics - evaluation of the action of micro-organisms. The results show that the products as tested did not support bacterial growth. Fungal Resistance: Tested in accordance with BS EN ISO Plastics - evaluation of the action of micro-organisms. The results show that the products as tested did not support fungal growth. Accelerated Wear Test: A purpose built test rig simulates the most extreme impact a wall protection product is ever likely to encounter. A hospital bed is loaded with weights to represent a person and the bed is repetitively pushed towards a wall fitted with wall protection products, increasing the weights each time. This severe type of testing ensures that the specifier is supplied a robust product which withstands the most severe impact. Moulded Accessories: Aluminium: Polycarbonate: Product Support: Installation: Maintenance: Returns, inside corners, outside corners and brackets are hardwearing injection moulded thermoplastic, textured and colour matched to the PVC-u. Durable alloy 6060-T6 to BS1474. Impact resistant with International Fire Rating UL94HB. Colour swatches, samples and further information are available on request from Gradus Customer Support. Each order is supplied with comprehensive installation instructions. Installation details and advice are also available on request from Gradus Technical Services. Maintenance details available on request from Gradus Technical Services. 80

13 notes 6 For further information visit or contact Gradus Customer Support on for product and technical enquiries or sample requests 81

14 index 82 A Armaclad ARM150 (T/N) ARM200 (T/N) B Bed Protectors / Bed Locator BL BL BL BLXB Bollards SSP51 (550/1000) SSP76 (550/1000) Bumper Bars / Rails....see wall guards Buffer Rails...see wall guards C Colour Availability InPro to 17 Combi-rails...see handrails Corner Guards Heavy Duty Rubber CGR InPro Clear Polycarbonate Flexi-Angle High Impact 130 Series to Series to Series to Series to 39 Standard (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) C - continued (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) (N) Stainless Steel, Brass & Aluminium 180 (HOLE/CMT) (HOLE/CMT) Corner Rails SSCR51C SSCR51S CPD Seminars Crash Rails....see wall guards D Door Frame Guards FRI Series Door Edge Protectors DEG Series (HOLE/CMT) (HOLE/CMT) (HOLE/CMT) (HOLE/CMT) Dual Rail to W to 25 F Floor Rail System SSFR G Gradus InPro Product Characteristics H Handrails / Combi-rails InPro Combi-rails to to 21 Dual Rail to W...24 to 25 Handrails to to to 21 Stainless Steel SSHR to 53 Timber to 47 I Installation Guidelines...78 to 79 K Kickplates Sanparrel K6 (A) Stainless Steel 130 (HOLE/CMT) R Rapid Response Rubrails R S Sanparrel Colour Availability Cutting Forming Introduction...62 to 63 Kickplates / Pushplates K6 (A) Rubrails R Sheet Vinylseal Specification Guidelines to 75 Specification & Ordering Guidelines..76 to 77 W Wall Guards InPro to to (i)...28 to , 30 to (i)...30 to (i)...27 to (i)...28 to 29 Rubber WGR107D WGR150E WGR200E Stainless Steel SSWGA (1,2,3,4)...51 SSWGB (1,2)...51 SSWGC (1,2)...51 SSWGD (1,2)...51 Wall Strips ARM150 (T/N) ARM200 (T/N)