2.2
CORNER GUARDS
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NOTE: For medical facilities, corner guards must
extend from floor to ceiling.
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2.2.1
Resilient Corner Guards
Corner guard units shall be [flush mounted] [surface mounted] type, radius
formed to profile shown. Corner guards shall [extend from floor to
ceiling.] [be [_____] mm feet high.] Mounting hardware, cushions, and base
plates shall be furnished. Assembly shall consist of a snap-on corner
guard formed from high impact resistant resilient material, minimum 1.98 mm
0.078 inch thick, mounted on a continuous aluminum retainer. Extruded
aluminum retainer shall conform to ASTM B 221, alloy 6063, temper T5 or T6.
Flush mounted type guards shall act as a stop for adjacent wall finish
material. Factory fabricated end closure caps shall be furnished for top
and bottom of surface mounted corner guards. Flush mounted corner guards
installed in fire rated wall shall maintain the rating of the wall.
Insulating materials that are an integral part of the corner guard system
shall be provided by the manufacturer of the corner guard system. Exposed
metal portions of fire rated assemblies shall have a paintable surface.
2.2.2
Stainless Steel Corner Guards
Stainless steel corner guards shall be fabricated of 1.58 mm 0.0625 inch
thick material conforming to ASTM A 167, type 302 or 304. Corner guards
shall [extend from floor to ceiling.] [be [_____] mm feet high.] Corner
guard shall be formed to dimensions shown.
2.3
WALL GUARDS (BUMPER GUARDS)
2.3.1
Wall Guards, Combination Handrail/Wall Guards and Handrails
Wall guards, combination handrail/wall guards, and handrails shall be
provided with prefabricated end closure caps, inside and outside corners,
concealed splices, cushions, mounting hardware and other accessories
standard with the manufacturer. Extruded aluminum retainers shall conform
to ASTM B 221, alloy 6063, temper T5 or T6. End caps and corners shall be
field adjustable to assure close alignment with handrails and wall guards.
[Wall guards] [Combination handrail/wall guards] shall have profile [as
shown] [as shown with [vinyl] [carpet] [_____] inserts].
2.3.1.1
Wall Guards/Bed Locators
Wall guards shall consist of snap-on covers of high impact resistant
resilient material, minimum 1.98 mm 0.078 inch thick, mounted over [50]
[_____] mm [2] [_____] inch wide aluminum, minimum 1.57 mm 0.062 inch thick
retainer, anchored to wall at maximum 600 mm 24 inches on center.
2.3.1.2
Combination Handrail/Wall Guards
Combination handrail/wall guards shall consist of snap-on covers of high
impact resistant resilient material, minimum 1.98 mm 0.078 inch thick, on a
continuous, extruded aluminum retainer, minimum 1.83 mm 0.072 inch thick
anchored to wall at maximum 800 mm 32 inches on center.
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