SECTION 10262

WALL GUARDS

PART1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Aluminum and vinyl wall guard system. 
B. Mounting hardware, accessories, and trim.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 10263 - Comer Guards.
B. Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Systems.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. ANSI/ICC A 117.1 - American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; International Code Council; 1998.
B. ASTM D 256 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics; 2002.
C. ASTM D 543 - Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents; 1995 (Reapproved 2001).
D. ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position; 1998.
E. ASTM D 638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics; 2002a.
F. ASTM D 648 - Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position; 2001.
G. ASTM D 785 - Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials; 1998.
H. ASTM D 790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials; 2002.	.
I. ASTM D 792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement; 2000.
J. ASTM D 1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds; 2002.
K. ASTM D 1822 - Standard Test Method for Tensile-Impact Energy to Break Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials; 1999.
L. ASTM D 2240 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness; 2002b.
M. ASTM D 6110 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Sharpy Impact Resistance of Notched Specimens of Plastics; 2002.
N. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials; 2001.

O. CAN/ULC-S1 02.2 - Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor covering and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies; Underwriters Laboratories of Canada; 2003.
P. SAE J1545 - Recommended Practice; Society of Automotive Engineers; 1991 Review.
Q. UL 94 - Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances; Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; 1996.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide test reports showing compliance with the performance specified for:
1. Fire-related properties.
2. Accessibility and safety properties.
3. Impact strength.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Pawling Corporation; Standard Products Division; 32 Nelson Hill Road, P.O. Box 200; Wassaic, New York 12592. ASD.
1. Telephone: 800-431-3456 (U.S. and Canada) or 845-373-9300.
2. Fax: 845-373-8712 or 800-377-4403 (U.S. and Canada).
B. Substitutions: See Section 01600 - Product Requirements.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Vinyl: Provide wall guard covers extruded or molded of fire retardant, high impact polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) and an embossed matte finish.
1. Minimum thickness: 0.080 inch.
2. Vinyl Properties:
a.	ASTM 0 1784 Cell Classification: 16354.
b.	Specific gravity, tested in accordance with ASTM 0 792: 1.33, minimum.
c.	Tensile strength at yield, tested in accordance with ASTM 0638: 6500 psi, minimum.
d.	Modulus of elasticity, tested in accordance with ASTM 0638: 400,000 psi.
e. 	Tensile impact energy, tested in accordance with ASTM D 1822: 75 ft Ib/sq inch.
f.	Flexural strength, tested in accordance with ASTM D 790: 12,500 psi.
g.	Modulus of Elasticity, tested in accordance with ASTM 0790: 400,000 psi.
h.	Izod impact strength, tested in accordance with ASTM 0 256: 23.0 ft Ib per inch of
	notch, minimum, 1/8 inch notch.
i.	Izod impact strength, tested in accordance with ASTM 0 256: 15.0 ft Ib per inch of notch, minimum, 1/4 inch 
	notch.
j.	Hardness: 79, minimum, when tested in accordance with ASTM 0 2240, using Type D durometer.
k.	Hardness: 108, minimum, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 785 (Rockwell).
I.	Deflection temperature at 264 psi, tested in accordance with ASTM 0648: 162 degrees F.
m.	Flammability, tested in accordance with ASTM D 635: Self-extinguishing.
n.	Flammability, tested in accordance with UL 94: v-b.

3. Extruded Vinyl Component Properties:
a.	Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame spread index of 5, maximum; smoke developed index of 180, maximum; whfm tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.
b.	Surface Burning Characteristics:: Flame spread 10, maximum; smoke developed 25o-330, maximum; when tested in accordance with CAN/ULC S1 02.2.
c.	Izod impact strength, tested in accordance with ASTM D 256: 25.3 ft Ib per inch of notch, average.
d.	Charpy impact strength, tested in accordance with ASTM D 6110: 26 ft Ib per inch of notch, average.
e.	Chemical and stain resistance, tested in accordance with ASTM D 543, 7 day immersion in standard reagents: Results available upon request.
f.	Color match when tested in accordance with SAE J1545: Accurate to within 1.0 or less Delta E by CIE LAB 10 degree standard observer color difference and equation.
g.	Combustion toxicity: Registered in accordance with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
B. Aluminum for Wall Guard Retainers: Alloy 6063-T5, in accordance with ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221 M); anodized finish complying with AAMA 611, Class II minimum.
2.03 WALL GUARDS
A. Wall Guards - Performance Requirements: Pull out and live load capacity complying with ANSI/ICCA117.1 requirements.
B. Wall Guard: Pawling WG-8EXT; 7-3/4 inch high cart and equipment bumper with gentle radius at the top and bottom, rigid 0.110 inch thick vinyl cover, and 0.063 inch continuous aluminum rail.
1. Include rubber spacers at maximum 16 inches on center to extend the wall guard out a distance of 1/4 inch from the wall surface.
2. Colors: As selected from manufacturer's standard palette of colors.
2.04 HANDRAIL- WALLGUARD: SCULPTED PROFILES
A. Handrail Wall Guard: Pawling BR-400V; 6-1/4" high, all vinyl contoured handrail combined with abuse guard rail.
1. Three piece vinyl assembly provides unlimited variation of individual colors for rail, guard rail and feature stripe.
2. Class A fire rating
3. Chemical and stain resistant
4. Material thickness: vinyl .100", aluminum .100".
B. Handrail Wall Guard: Pawling: BR-400W; 6-1/4" high, all-wood with vinyl finger rail. Combined handrail and guard rail.
1. Wood rail mounted to the heaviest-gauge aluminum retainer.
2. Wood Species: Oak, color as selected from standard colors.
3. Horizontal grooved shadow lines.
4. Class A fire rating available.
5. Vinyl insert color as selected from standard 50 colors.
2.05 FINISHES
	A. Colors: Provide wall guards in colors as selected from manufacturer's standard palette of colors.
2.06 ACCESSORIES
A. Provide appropriate returns, comers, and mounting bracket§ as required to properly finish wall guard system and to support it securely.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that wall surfaces are properly prepared and finished to receive installation of wall guards.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Install wall guards in full compliance with manufacturer's installation instructions.
B. Provide continuous horizontal blocking from stud to stud at areas to receive hand rail.
C. Mount wall guards so top surface is 32 inches above floor unless otherwise indicated.
D. Measure and cut aluminum allowing appropriate space for accessories. Attach retainer to wall with appropriate fasteners. Attach end caps and outside comers through mounting tabs, on through aluminum retainer, and into vertical steel stud or solid substrate. Snap on vinyl cover.

3.03 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Verify that wall guards are level and are rigidly secured to substrate; make any adjustments required.
B. Clean areas of installation and wall guard components, using materials and methods recommended by manufacturer. Remove from project site packaging and debris caused by installation.

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