babcockdavis BCGVS-EW-P Instruction manual
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Surface Mounted End Wall Guards
Model(s): BCGVS-EW-P
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
General Description.........................................3
Installation.......................................................4-8
Parts.................................................................9
Maintenance....................................................10
Standard Warranty..........................................11
Factory Assistance...........................................12
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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
End wall 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 meets all local code
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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 between 50°F
(10°C) and 100F (38C). 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 This series of end wall guards is available with molded closure caps. While the
installation of a cap at each end is considered standard, this product may also be
installed with or without a cap at either end, see g 1.
no further trimming. Refer to the Cutting Adjustment Diagrams and Schedule if it is
Step 2
be supplied in .030 inch, .040 inch, .060 inch, .093 inch, or .100 inch thickness. The
.030 and .040 inch material can be cut with a utility knife. Thicker materials should be
ripped on a table saw.
• Full height of end wall guard including thickness of closure caps.
• As close to full partition width as possible without hanging over either side.
• Installed centered on the width of the end wall.
Step 3 If installing on masonry, pre-drill clearance holes in aluminum retainer for
hardware listed below using a #15 (.180 inch) bit for #8 fastener. Locate mounting
see g 2.
If installing on gypsum wall with stud backing, proceed to Step 4.
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Step 4 Position the aluminum retainer according to the number of closure caps to be used.
• When using top and bottom caps or top cap only: Locate the aluminum 5/16 inch
below the desired overall height of the installed corner guard inclusive of closure
g 3a.
• When using a bottom cap only: Locate the aluminum 5/16 inch above the desired
overall bottom of the installed corner guard inclusive of closure cap, and bottom of
g 3b.
• When using no caps: Locate the aluminum at the desired overall bottom of the
g 3c.
Caution: The aluminum retainer for all stock length corner guards is pre-cut to
accommodate two closure caps regardless of whether or not they are actually used.
As a result, the aluminum may be supplied at a length shorter than the snap on cover.
To ensure the correct mating of closure caps with aluminum retainer it is necessary to
identify and follow the appropriate closure cap installation condition above.
adjacent construction. If no bottom cap is used, the corner guard must contact a surface
that will prevent the snap on cover form sliding out of position.
Step 5 Using the appropriate hardware according to wall construction, mount aluminum
described in Step 2. See Step 6 for fastening at closure caps.
• Drywall Installation: Locate mounting holes at closure caps and along the retainer
g 2. If it is necessary to install fasteners
in locations where there is no metal backing or stud use pre-drilled aluminum as
a template to mark and drill wall for plastic Alligator insert in accordance with
instructions provided with hardware.
• Masonry Installation: Using the pre-drilled aluminum as a template, mark and drill
the wall at all pre-drilled holes to accept hardware listed on page 6.
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Suggested hardware diameter and type
• Drywall with studs #8 drill point sheet metal or drywall
screw.
• Drywall without stud or backing
• Masonry
Plastic Alligator insert with #8 sheet
metal or drywall screw. Drill in
accordance with instructions provided
with hardware.
Suggested hardware head style
• To attach closure caps
• To secure aluminum away from
closure caps
Bugle head (drywall screw) or pan head
Step 6 in
Step 5
Step 7
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cutting adjustment diagrams and schedule
minimum layout configurations
Aluminum Retainer & Vinyl Cover
TWO CAPS ONE CAP¹ NO CAPS¹
Aluminum
Retainer L-5/8" L-5/16" L-0"
Snap-On Cover L-5/8" L-5/16" L-0"
Filler Strip L L L
Note: Cut length of aluminum for this condition may be less than cut length of cover.
Aluminum length is acceptable at L - 5/8"
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PARTS LIST
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parts list
Part Number Diagram # Description
BCGVS2S-EW-CVR-P 1 SNAP ON COVER
BCGVS2S-EW-AR-P 2 ALUMINUM RETAINER
BCGVS2S-EW-EC-P 3 CLOSURE CAP
BCGVS2S-EW-FS-P 4 COLORED FILLER STRIP
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
•
above, always rinsing all areas thoroughly in clean water and drying completely.
•
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
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
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
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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