ALUMINUM "CV PIPE RAIL"

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1. LOW IN COST

CV Pipe Rail posts and parts are prefabricated on a production basis. Field verification and custom fabrication are essentially eliminated. Horizontal rails are easily cut to length at the jobsite by the installers. Therefore, the combination of (A) low cost production parts, (B) elimination of special detailing and precise field measurements, and (C) the economics of installing a lightweight aluminum railing from standard components ordered from stock, has produced a lower net cost.

2. STRENGTH

CV Pipe Rail incorporates interlocking parts which are internally welded. THERE ARE NO MECHANICAL FASTENERS (SCREWS, BOLTS OR TOGGLERS) TO CORRODE OR WORK LOOSE. Sleeves are 1/8″ wall drawn aluminum tubing made to slip fit into the CV Pipe Railing. The efficient use of welds and machined fittings insures the structural integrity of the CV Pipe Rail system. Where heavy loading conditions are anticipated, a reinforcing tube or a solid reinforcing bar can be inserted into the post for additional strength.

3. ALUMINUM "CV PIPE RAIL"

Aluminum’s natural barrier against the sun and the weather reinforced by a durable Class 1anodized finish makes CV Pipe Rail a true low maintenance handrail system. Cleaning anodized aluminum usually requires no more than a moderate spray of water. If a heavy stain is encountered, a mil detergent used with water and a sponge or soft brush should solve the problem.

ASSEMBLY DETAILS

1. CV PIPE RAIL STANDARD

CV Pipe Rail (horizontal rails and posts) are fabricated from 1.500 inch schedule 40 aluminum alloy 6063-T6. We also stock handrail components fabricated from 1.500 inch O.D. material, which makes the CV Pipe Rail system A.D.A. compliant. Our pipe is specially extruded to one half normal pipe tolerances. This attention to detail provides a unifrom wall thickness and an exceptional external finish that is not generally seen on other aluminum pipe rail systems. Sleeves are produced from drawn tube alloy 6063-T832 sized for optimum fit into the CV Pipe Rail System.

2. EASY ASSEMBLY

CV Pipe Rail is assembled in the field from stock parts (custom fabrication is available). End posts, intermediate posts and corner posts are placed as required. Horizontal rails are cut to length at the jobsite by the installers. Assembly simply becomes cutting the horizontal rails to length, attaching the rails to the posts, aligning and grouting (or bolting). Complete installation instructions are available upon request.

3. FEATURES

A.D.A Compliant
1.500 inch O.D. handrail components in stock
Internally welded connections
No mechanical fasteners
Architectural allow 6063-T6
Class 1 architectural anodizing

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION

1. SCOPE OF WORK

Furnish and install CV Pipe Rail as manufactured by CraneVeyor Corp, South El Monte, CA. All components shall be shown and specified as part of the CV Pipe Rail system and as necessary to complete the installation as shown on the contract documents.

2. MATERIAL DESIGN

Rails, posts and formed elbows shall be extruded aluminum CV Pipe Rail components alloy 6063-T6. Splice and reinforcing sleeves to be .125 inch wall drawn tubing alloy 6063-T832. Solid reinforcing bar shall be alloy 6061-T6. Brackets, fittings, end caps, toe board and all other components shall be alloy 6063-T5. Fasteners, where used, shall be type 300 stainless steel.

3. FINISH

All exposed aluminum shall be clear anodized in accordance with Aluminum Association Designation AA M12 C22 A41. Posts, gates, brackets, bends, etc. to be anodized AFTER FABRICATION.

4. INSTALLATION

Railings shall be installed by field crews specializing in the installation of architectural metals for a minimum of five years.

5. WORKMANSHIP

Work shall be performed in accordance with the approved shop drawings by workman experienced in fabrication and erection of architectural railings. All pipe cuts must be square and without burrs. Posts shall be uniformly spaced and must not exceed the maximum post spacing shown on the bid documents and as required by the structural drawings. Embedded anchors, inserts and blockouts shall be provided by the railing subcontractor and shall be set by the general contractor.

6. ACCEPTANCE

The railing subcontractor shall clean the railings after the installation. The general contractor shall protect the completed railings from damage from subsequent operations on the jobsite until final acceptance by the owner.

7. CLEANING AND PROTECTION

The completed railings shall clean all work for inspection and approval of the architect.

The general contractor shall be responsible for protecting the completed railings from stains, scratches or other damage until the project has been completed.

The railing subcontractor shall supply maintenance instructions outlining the proper cleaning products and procedures for the type of railings installed.