SECTION 10263

CORNER GUARDS

PART1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Surface-mounted corner guards.
B. Mounting hardware, accessories, and trim.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies.
B. Section 10262 - Wall Guards.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. AAMA 611 - Voluntary Standards for Anodized Architectural Aluminum; American Architectural Manufacturers Association; 1998.
B. ANSI/ICC A 117.1 - American National Standard for Accessible and usable Buildings and Facilities; International Code Council; 1998.
C. ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes; 2002.
D. ASTM B 221 M - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric); 2002.
E. ASTM D 256 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics; 2002.
F. ASTM D 543 - Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents; 1995 (Reapproved 2001).
G. ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position; 1998.
H. ASTM D 638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics; 2002a.
I. ASTM D 648 - Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position; 2001.
J. ASTM D 785 - Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials; 1998.
K. ASTM D 790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials; 2002.
L. ASTM D 792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement; 2000.	::
M. ASTM D 1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds; 2"002.
N. ASTM D 1822 - Standard Test Method for Tensile-Impact Energy to Break Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials; 1999.
O. ASTM D 2240 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness; 2002b.
P. ASTM D 6110 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Charpy Impact Resistance of Notched Specimens of Plastics; 2002.
Q. ASTM E 84 - Standarq Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials; 2001.
R. CAN/ULC-S 102.2 - Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor covering and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies; Underwriters Laboratories of Canada; 2003.
S. SAE J1545 -. Recommended Practice; Society of Automotive Engineers; 1991 Review.
T. 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.

B. Comer Guards - Performance Requirements: Pull out capacity complying with requirements of ANSI/ICC A 117.1.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Pawling Corporation; Standard Pro<:lucts Division; 32 Nelson Hill Road, P.O. Box 200; Wassaic, New York 12592. ASD. Telephone: 800-4313456 (U.S. and Canada) or 845-373-9300. Fax: 845-373-8712 or 800 451-2200 (U.S. and Canada). E-mail: sales@pawling.com.
B. Substitutions: See Section 01600 - Product Requirements.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Vinyl: Provide comer 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 D 1784 Cell Classification: 16354.
b. Specific gravity, tested in accordance with ASTM D 792: 1.33, minimum.
c. Tensile strength at yield, tested in accordance with ASTM D 638: 6500 psi, minimum.
d. Modulus of elasticity, tested in accordance with ASTM D 638: 400,000 psi.
e. Tensile impact energy, tested in accordance with ASTM D 1822: 751b/sq in.
f. Flexural strength, tested in accordance with ASTM D 790: 12,500 psi.
g. Modulus of Elasticity, tested in accordancewithA§TM D 790:.400,000 psi.
h. Izod impact strength, tested in accordance with ASTM D 256: 23.0 Ib/inch of notch, minimum, 1/8 inch notch.
i. Izod impact strength, tested in accordance with ASTM D 256: 15.0 Iblinch of notch, minimum, 1/4 inch notch.
j. Hardness: 79, minimum, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 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 D 648: 162° F.
m. Flammability, tested in accordance with ASTM D 635: Self-extinguishing.
n. Flammability, tested in accordance with UL 94: V-G.
3. Extruded Vinyl Component Properties:
a. Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame spread index of 5, maximum; smoke developed index of 180, maximum; when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.
b. Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame spread 10, maximum; smoke developed 250-330, maximum; when tested in accordance with CAN/ULC S102.2.
c. Izod impact strength. tested in accordance with ASTM D 256: 25.3 Ib/inch of notch, average.
d. Charpy impact strength. tested in accordance with ASTM D 6110: 26 Ib/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 J 1545: 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 Comer Guard Retainers: Alloy 6063-T5, in accordance with ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221 M) or FS QQ-A-200; anodized finish complying with AAMA 611, Class II minimum.
2.03 SURFACE MOUNTED CORNER GUARDS
A. Comer Guards: Pawling CG-20; 2-inch wide, 0.085-inch thick rigid vinyl cover over continuous O.063-inch aluminum retainer.	.
1. Provide TC-20 closure caps for comer guards that do not extend to ceiling.
2. Extend comer guard 54" above finish floor unless noted to the contrary.
3. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standard palette of colors.
B. Comer Guards for End Of Wall: Provide Pawling CG-11; pair of CG-20 comer guards with variable width vinyl filler strip.
	1. Filler strip color: Match comer guards.
2. Provide pair of TC-20 closure caps for comer guards that do not extend to ceiling. 3. Color: As selected from manufacturer's standard palette of colors.
2.04 ACCESSORIES
A. Provide appropriate fasteners and accessories as required to properly complete comer guard installation. .
PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that walls are in proper condition to receive installation of comer guards.
	1. Surface mounted comer guards must be installed after wall finishes have been completed.
3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Install comer guards in full compliance with manufacturer's installation instructions. B. Surface Mounted Rigid Vinyl Comer Guards:
1. Fasten retainers to comers.
2. Mount caps so they overlap retainers. 3. Snap covers into place.
C. Install comer guard from the top of base to 54" above the finished floor.
3.03 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Verify that comer guards are plumb and rigidly secured to substrate; make any adjustments required.
B. Clean comer 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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