Description
Suggested Specifications
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY A. Non PVC Handrail systems for pedestrian safety and wall protection
1.02 SECTION INCLUDES A. G2-3530VSD Silhouette Handrail System, oval handrail with integrated stainless steel wall guard
1.03 REFERENCES
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
C. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
E. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Performance Requirements: Provide
handrail systems that conform to the following requirements of regulatory agencies and the quality control of IPC Door and Wall Protection Systems, InPro Corporation.
1. Fire Performance Characteristics: Provide handrail conforming with the NFPA Class A fire rating. Surface burning characteristics, as determined by ASTM E-84, shall be flame spread of 25 or less and smoke development of 450 or less.
2. Impact Strength: Provide materials that have been tested in accordance with the applicable provisions of ASTM D-256, Impact Resistance of Plastics.
3. Chemical and Stain Resistance: Provide material that shows resistance to stain when tested in accordance with applicable provisions of ASTM D-543.
4. Fungal and Bacterial Resistance: Provide material that does not support fungal or bacterial growth as tested in accordance with ASTM G-21 and ASTM G-22.
5. GREENGUARD Certified: Provide GREENGUARD Certified profiles. Profiles shall meet the requirements of GREENGUARD Certification Standards for Low-Emitting Products and GREENGUARD Product Emission Standard for Children & Schools.
6. Color Consistency: Provide components matched in accordance with SAE J-1545 – (Delta
E) with a color difference no greater than 1.0 units using CIE Lab, CIE CMC, CIE LCh, Hunter Lab or similar color space scale systems.
7. Code Compliance: Provide handrails that comply with all current ANSI and ADA requirements.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Manufacturer’s printed product data for each product indicated in this section.
B. Detail Drawings: Mounting details with the appropriate fasteners for specific project substrates.
C. Samples: Verification samples of handrail, 8″ (203mm) long, in full size profiles of each type and color indicated.
D. Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: Printed installation instructions for each handrail.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials in unopened factory packaging to the jobsite
B. Inspect materials at delivery to assure that specified products have been received.
C. Store in original packaging in a climate controlled location away from direct sunlight.
1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Environmental Requirements: Install products in an interior climate controlled environment.
1.08 WARRANTY A. Standard IPC Limited Lifetime Warranty against material and manufacturing defects.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURER
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: IPC Interior
Protection Products and Decorative Surfaces, InPro Corporation, PO Box 406, Muskego, WI 53150, USA; Telephone: 800.222.5556, Fax: 888.715.8407, www. inprocorp.com
B. Substitutions: Not permitted
C. Provide all handrails and wall protection from a single manufacturer.
2.02 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. Handrail
1. EnviroGT G2-3530VSD Silhouette Handrail, 6-1/8″ (155mm) height, 1-1/2” (38mm) x 1-1/16” (27mm) oval gripping diameter, system extends 3-5/16” (84mm) from the wall. System includes 1-1/2” (38mm) x 1-1/16” (27mm) cover/aluminum retainer, top rail and an integrated 4” (102mm) stainless steel wall guard.
a. Molded handrail returns and corners, standard; stainless steel handrail returns and corners, optional.
2.03 MATERIALS
A. PETG
1. Reformulated PETG with Biopolymer Blend: Snap on cover of .080″ (2mm) thickness shall be extruded from chemical and stain resistant PETG.
B. Aluminum
1. Continuous aluminum retainer of .080″ (2mm) thickness shall be fabricated from 6063-T5 aluminum with a mill finish.
2. Aluminum cast dual bracket with a polished finish.
C. Stainless Steel
1. Stainless Steel returns shall be made of type 201 stainless steel.
2. Stainless steel wall guard shall be manufactured from type 304 stainless steel.
2.04 COMPONENTS
A. Molded handrail returns, corners and brackets shall be made of injection molded thermoplastic.
B. Aluminum dual bracket shall be cast and given a polished finish.
C. Molded reveals shall have a smooth finish and shall be black.
D. Fasteners: All mounting systems accessories appropriate for substrates indicated on the drawings shall be provided.
2.05 FINISHES
A. Covers: Color of the handrail cover to be selected, by the architect, from the IPC finish selection. Surface shall have a pebblette texture.
B. Wall Guard: Stainless steel wall guard shall have a #4 satin finish.
C. Molded Components: Molded handrail returns and corners shall be of a color matching the handrail. Surface shall have a pebblette texture.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Examine areas and conditions in which the handrail system will be installed.
1. Complete all finishing operations, including painting, before beginning installation of handrail system materials.
2. 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 handrail as indicated on approved detail drawings for the appropriate substrate and in compliance with the IPC installation instructions. Install handrail level and plumb at the height indicated on the drawings.
3.04 CLEANING A. At completion of the installation, clean surfaces in accordance with the IPC clean-up and maintenance instructions.
