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INSTALLATION
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 fig 1.
Both the aluminum retainer and snap on cover are pre-cut at the factory and require
no further trimming. Refer to the Cutting Adjustment Diagrams and Schedule if it is
necessary to alter the corner guard length. All cuts must be square and deburred.
Step 2 If necessary, cut filler strip lengthwise to a width equal to, or a maximum of 1/8
inch narrower than, the partition width. Depending on availability, the filler strip may
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.
End of filler strip is visible when the overall height is below eye level. If adjustment to
length is required strip must be cut square and deburred. To minimize any gaps that
will occur behind the aluminum retainers and closure caps filler strip must be:
• 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
holes at closure caps and along the retainer not to exceed 32 inches on center,
see fig 2.
If installing on gypsum wall with stud backing, proceed to Step 4.
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Rev 09/17
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Surface Mounted End Wall Guard
Model(s): BCGVS-EW-P
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