babcockdavis BHRVE15C-P User manual
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
1-1/2 inch Vinyl Handrail
Model(s): BHRVE15C-P
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Model(s): BHRVE15C-P
Table of Contents
General Description.........................................3
Installation.......................................................4-7
Parts List..........................................................8
Maintenance....................................................9
Standard Warranty..........................................10
Factory Assistance...........................................11
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General Safety Precautions
Improper selection, installation, or use can cause personal injury or property
damage. It is solely the responsibility of the user, through its own analysis to
they are properly maintained, and limit their use to its intended purpose.
Follow proper local, state and federal regulations for proper installation and
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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general description
Recessed vinyl corner guards are designed for years of safe building use. Proper
installation of the corner guards is critical to the product’s performance. The
following are general instructions for installing, maintaining and cleaning vinyl
corner guards. These are recommended general guidelines only. Locally accepted
installation practices and procedures should be followed to ensure a system that
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INSTALLATION
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installation
Preparation: Verify that all products listed on the packaging slip are included in the package.
Check the products for damage. If product is damaged, contact customer support immediately
to report a freight claim.
Store material in a clean dry place where the temperature is maintained above 50°F (10°C).
Walls and rooms should be maintained at a minimum of 65°F (18°C) for at least 48 hours prior
to installation. Acclimate materials to normal building conditions for at least 24 hours before
cutting and installing.
Step 1 Determine top of handrail height and snap a chalk line 2-1/2 inches below for centerline
of mounting hardware, see g. 1.
Step 2 Cut retainer. See Cutting Adjustment Diagrams and Schedule for adjustments to
retainer length at wall returns, inside corners and outside corners. Refer to Minimum
Layout Congurations and Clearance with Adjoining Construction for additional
Step 3 Layout retainer “face up”, mark and drill bracket mounting hole locations. Use groove in
retainer to locate centerline for drilling, see g. 2. Bracket mounting holes must be spaced:
• Not to exceed 32 inches on center
• 1-1/2 inches to 6 inches from end of retainer at returns and corner accessories
• A minimum of 4 inches from end of retainer at splices to avoid interference with splice
hardware (shown in g. 5)
• To align with metal studs (on metal stud construction) or preferably with horizontal
backer plate (by others)
Step 4 Locate and drill bracket mounting holes in wall construction using the retainer as a
template or by careful measurement. Choice of hardware will dictate hole diameter.
Step 5
accessory as a template, see g. 3.
Step 6 Attach molded returns, outside corners and inside corners to retainer with accessory
washers and nylon lock jam-nut provided.
Caution:
g. 4.
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Step 7
nylon lock nut provided. Do not tighten until rail has been mounted in place and all
brackets are secured to wall.
Step 8 Mount assembly to wall with the appropriate hardware according to wall construction.
Suggested wall mount hardware
• Drywall Toggler brand toggle bolts
• Masonry Plastic Alligator insert
Step 9
splice joints a minimum of 4 inches from bracket locations to allow for clearance of splice
splice plate and retainer as shown and secure with 1/4 inch - 20 fasteners provided.
Step 10Measure between accessories (corners and returns) and cut vinyl cover. The cover is not
Step 11Snap on vinyl cover. Install cover to span butt joints in retainer.
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cutting adjustment diagrams and schedule
minimum layout configurations
clearance with adjoining construction
RETAINER COVER
Return L - 3-3/16" L - 3-3/16"
Outside Corner L - 1/8" L - 0"
Inside Corner L - 4-5/8" L - 4-1/2"
Important: Install retainer and
molded accessories before cutting
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PARTS LIST
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parts list
Diagram # Part Number Description
1BHRVE15C-LR-P LEFT HAND WALL RETURN
2BHRVE15C-BR-P BRACKET
3BHRVE15C-IOC-P INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER
4BHRVE15C-AR-P ALUMINUM RETAINER
5BHRVE15C-VC-P VINYL COVER
6BHRVE15C-SK-P SPLICE
7BHRVE15C-RR-P RIGHT HAND WALL RETURN
When ordering, please specify color name. Current color charts are
available on www.babcockdavis.com.
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MAINTENANCE
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maintenance
• Do not use ammonia based cleaner, powdered cleaners or bleach; they can leave
remove heavy dirt from the textured surface if necessary. Always rinse with clean
•
above, always rinsing all areas thoroughly in clean water and drying completely.
• Do not use water with extremely high temperature and do not use steam to
clean vinyl because it may cause blistering and/or warping.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or other cleaning implements, such as steel wool or
cleaning pads, as they may mark or gouge the material.
• To add luster and additional protection, you can apply a thin layer of a vinyl
enhancer, such as Pledge.
•
replacement parts such as repair kits.
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STANDARD WARRANTY
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standard warranty
Babcock-Davis warrants all Wall and Door Protection to be free from manufacturing
from the date of shipment. Should a product fail to function in normal use within this
period, Babcock-Davis shall furnish a replacement or new part at Babcock-Davis’s
discretion. Failure to use product in methods consistent with Babcock-Davis product
manuals shall relieve Babcock-Davis of any liability. Our liability under this warranty
excludes installation or removal costs involved in the product replacement and
For warranty support and registration please visit
www.babcockdavis.com/support
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FACTORY ASSISTANCE
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factory assistance
Babcock-Davis engineers and manufactures Wall and Door Protection for worldwide
customers. Our products are an integral part of commercial projects to prevent
damage and safeguard your building investment. Recognized as an industry leader,
Babcock-Davis has been relied upon by building and construction professions for
Please do not return any product before discussing your application problem with a
Babcock-Davis representative and obtaining a Return Authorization.
Your Babcock-Davis representative is eager to help you. Please feel free to call your
representative or contact Babcock-Davis to discuss your application.
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Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Phone: 888.412.3726
Fax: 888.312.3726
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