SECTION 10265 PART ONE GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Corner guards. 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS A. Section 06120 ʻRough Carpentryʼ for wood blocking and grounds for corner guards. 1.3 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to this Section. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has completed installation of impact-resistant wall protection system components similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance. B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing impact-resistant wall protection system components similar to those required for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance. C. Source Limitations: Obtain each color, grade, finish, and type of impact-resistant wall protection system component from a single source with resources to provide components of consistent quality in appearance and physical properties. D. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of impact-resistant wall protection system and are based on the specific system indicated. Other manufacturers' systems with equal performance characteristics may be considered. Refer to Section 01100 ʻAlternatesʼ. 1. Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect, except with Architect's approval. If modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory data to Architect for review. 06/29/09 10265-1
E. Impact Strength: Provide impact-resistant wall protection system components with a minimum impact resistance of 25.4 ft-lbs/in. (1356 J/m) of width when tested according to ASTM D 256, Test Method A. 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Include physical characteristics, such as durability, resistance to fading, and flame resistance, for each impact-resistant wall protection system component indicated. B. Samples for Verification: For the following products, showing the full range of color and texture variations expected in each impact-resistant wall protection system component. Prepare Samples from the same material to be used for the Work. 1. Wall and Corner Guards: 12-inch- (300-mm-) long Samples of each type of impact-resistant wall protection system component required. Include examples of joinery, corners, and field splices. C. Maintenance Data: For each impact-resistant wall protection system component to include maintenance manuals specified in Division 01000. 1. Include recommended methods and frequency for maintaining optimum condition of vinyl plastic covers under anticipated traffic and use conditions. Include precautions against using cleaning materials and methods that may be detrimental to vinyl plastic finishes and performance. 1.6 PRODUCT HANDLING A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01640 ʻProduct Handlingʼ. Store wall surface-protection materials in original undamaged packages and containers inside a well-ventilated area protected from weather, moisture, soiling, extreme temperatures, and humidity. 1. Maintain room temperature within the storage area at not less than 70 deg F (21 deg C) during the period plastic materials are stored. Keep sheet material out of direct sunlight to avoid surface distortion. 2. Store rigid plastic corner-guard covers in a vertical position, and rigid plastic wall guard and handrail covers in a horizontal position for a minimum of 72 hours, or until the plastic material attains the minimum room temperature of 70 deg F (21 deg C). 1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS 06/29/09 10265-2
A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install wall surface-protection system components until the space is enclosed and weatherproof and ambient temperature within the building is maintained at not less than 70 deg F (21 deg C) for not less than 72 hours before beginning installation. Do not install rigid plastic wall surface- protection systems until that temperature has been attained and is stabilized. 1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS A. Furnish extra materials described below, before installation begins, that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Impact-Resistant Wall Protection System Units: Full-size units of maximum length, including vinyl plastic cover and aluminum retainer, equal to 2 percent of each type, color, and texture of each type of unit installed, but not less than two units. PART TWO PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Tri-Guards Inc. Tri-Guards Inc. 490 Hintz Road Wheeling, IL 60090 a. Include accessory components as required. Replacement materials shall be from the same production run as materials installed. Package replacement materials with protective covering, identified with appropriate labels. Ph: 800-783-8445 or (847) 537-8444 Fax: (847) 537-8507 Website: www.tri-guards.com B. Pawling Corporation Pawling Corporation Architectural Products 32 Nelson Hill Road P.O. Box 200 Wassaic, NY 12592 06/29/09 10265-3
Ph: 800-431-3456 or (845) 373-9300 Fax: (845) 373-7827 Website: www.pawling.com C. IPC Door and Wall Protection Systems (a division of the InPro Corporation) IPC Door and Wall Protection Systems P.O. Box 406 Muskego, WI 53150 Ph: 800-222-5556 Fax: 888-715-8407 Website: www.inprocorp.com D. Construction Specialties, Inc. (A member of the C/S Group of Companies) Construction Specialties, Inc. (C/S) 3 Werner Way Lebanon, NJ 08833 Ph: 800-233-8493 Fax: (570) 546-5169 Website: www.c-sgroup.com 2.2 CORNER GUARDS A. Manufacturer: Construction Specialties, Inc. B. Model #: VA-200 C. Size: 1-1/2 wings x 4ʼ length D. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturerʼs standard range of colors. E. Description: A 90º surface mounted corner guard. Extruded material should be chemical and stain resistant, high impact vinyl/acrylic with shadow grain texture and self adhesive tape backing. Impact resistance of 25.4 ft-lbs/in. (1356 J/m) of width when tested according to ASTM D 256, Test Method A.) F. Location: Corner guards shall be provided at all outside drywalled corners throughout handicapped accessible unit and all common areas. PART THREE EXECUTION 06/29/09 10265-4
3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine areas and conditions in which impact-resistant wall protection system components and impact-resistant wall covering materials will be installed. 1. Complete finishing operations, including painting before installing impactresistant wall protection system components. 3.2 PREPARATION A. General: Before installation, clean substrate to remove dust, debris, and loose particles. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. Install impact-resistant wall protection system components level, plumb, and true to line without distortions. 1. Do not use materials with chips, cracks, voids, stains, or other defects that might be visible in the finished work. B. Install in strict accordance to the manufacturerʼs written instructions. C. Screw-on type corner guards shall be mounted with mechanical screw fasteners at a minimum of 12 o.c. each side, staggered. 3.4 CLEANING A. Immediately on completion of installation, clean plastic covers and accessories using a standard ammonia-based household cleaning agent. Clean metal components according to the manufacturerʼs written instructions. END OF SECTION 06/29/09 10265-5