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PART 1 - GENERAL

  • 1.01 SUMMARY

  • A. Corner Guard system for wall protection:

  • 1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

  • A. Stainless Steel Corner Guard Systems

  • 1.03 SUBMITTALS

  • A. Product data for each type of Corner Guard specified.

  • B. 3 each full size profiles, 6" long samples of each type Corner Guard indicated.

  • C. Cleaning and maintenance instructions.

  • 1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

  • A. Deliver materials in unopened factory packaging to the jobsite and store in original packaging in a climate controlled location away from direct sunlight.

  • 1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS

  • A. Products must be installed in an interior climate controlled environment.

  • 1.06 WARRANTY

  • A. Standard CAP Limited Lifetime Warranty against material and manufacturing defects.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

  • 2.01 MANUFACTURER

  • A. Acceptable Manufacturer:

  • Capcornerguards.com, 10722 Tucker St. Beltsville, MD US 20705 USA;

  • Telephone: 301-937-4383, Fax: 301-937-6850,,

  • Internet address: www.capcornerguards.com

  • B. Substitutions: Not permitted

  • C. Provide all Corner Guards from a single source.

  • 2.02 MATERIALS

  • A. Stainless Steel: Corner Guards shall be manufactured from Type 304, 16 gauge Stainless Steel.

  • 2.04 COMPONENTS

  • A. Attachment options;

    1. 1. Field applied heavy duty construction adhesive.

    2. 2. Factory applied two sided tape.

    3. 3. Pre-drilled holes for Phillips head screws.

  • 2.05 FINISHES

  • A. Stainless steel: No. 4 brushed vertical finish.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

  • 3.01 EXAMINATION

  • A. Examine areas and conditions in which the corner guard systems will be installed.

  • 1. Complete all finishing operations, including painting, before beginning installation of corner guards.

  • B. Wall surface shall be dry and free from dirt, grease and loose paint.

  • 3.02 PREPARATION

  • A. General: Prior to installation, clean substrate to remove dust, debris and loose particles.

  • 3.03 INSTALLATION

  • A. General: Locate the Corner Guard as indicated on the approved detail drawing for the appropriate substrate and Install corner guard level and plumb at the height indicated on the drawings.

  • B. Installation of Stainless Steel Corner Guards:

    1. 1. Surface must be dry, clean and properly sealed.

    2. 2. Two sided tape: Peel paper from the factory applied tape and apply pressure until a tight fit is achieved.

    3. 3. Cement on: Apply a bead of Premium Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive in a zigzag pattern over the back of each wing of the corner guard. Position corner guard on the wall and apply pressure until a tight fit is achieved.

    4. 4. Screw on: Position the corner guard on the wall and attach it using the stainless steel screws.

    5. 5. Remove the protective plastic covering from the exposed surface of the corner guard.

  • 3.04 CLEANING

  • A. At completion of the installation, clean surfaces with a neutral based, non-abrasive cleaner. Ammonia and alcohol based cleaners may be used.

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