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PROTECTION FOR LARGE DIAMETER ASSEMBLIES
All of our large enclosures feature our signature rounded design which provides both superior strength and safety without sharp corners. The GuardShack™ Series is constructed of strong 1 ¼” Schedule 40 pipe (not tubing), ½” #13 gauge flattened expanded metal and meticulously welded every 4 inches which exceeds ASSE Structural Strength Standards. We offer 5 standard sizes of large enclosures, to protect a wide range of 2 ½” – 12” diameter backflow assemblies, as well as other large assets.FACILITY WATER & FIRE LINE PROTECTION
Backflow Valves 2 ½”- 12” can have bypass assemblies and/or brass OSY stems which thieves will steal for scrap, resulting in costly repairs and possible facility shut downs. Additionally, with larger valves, tampering and vandalism are a big concern. If a property’s fire line valve is shut-off maliciously, your system will be offline, leaving your business vulnerable to expensive liability concerns. You may also have expensive equipment or manufacturing processes which cannot run without a functioning water supply. When down time equals lost revenue, our enclosures have proven to be cost effective insurance to protect your assemblies.The GuardShack Series
Construction: Always constructed of strong Schedule 40 pipe instead of tubing. 1/2″ #13 gauge flattened expanded metal and meticulously welded every 4 inches and exceeds ASSE Structural Strength Standards.
Hinges: Our larger enclosures come with custom made heavy-duty hinges that are cut from ¼” steel plate and utilize a stainless steel bolt to prevent rusting. They are internally mounted to the concrete on the inside of the cage, further preventing tampering. Hardware included.
LockShield™ Bracket: For added security, they come with integrated 3/16” thick steel LockShield™ Brackets (LSB) that rest flush on the concrete to protect the forged eyebolts and padlocks against bolt cutters. Lift off models come with two LSB’s, while hinged models only need one LSB.
Specs:
Powder Coating:
6 standard sizes of large enclosures to protect a wide range of 2 ½”- 12″ diameter backflow assemblies, as well as other large assets.
Custom Sizes Available
Premium Hardware
GuardShack Cages come with all necessary installation hardware for wet concrete installation. (Lift-Off models) or dry concrete installation (Hinged models) and for use with our pre-fab EncPad™ Enclosure Bases (where applicable).
Hardware kits come with upgraded 3/8” Forged, Hot Dipped Galvanized Eyebolts
(with powder coated models). These are stronger and more resistant to thieves than standard eyebolts.
Hardware includes:
The GuardShack™ Series comes standard in a gloss finish of either Woodlands Tan (RAL 1019) or Forest Green (RAL 6005).
Custom Color Options Available, Please Contact Us For Options.
ENHANCED PRIMER & POWDER COATING
Our large enclosures include an additional zinc primer before the powder coating process, for an improved lasting durability.
All our enclosures are professionally powder coated to exacting standards for lasting durability, in environmentally friendly premium finishes to blend into any landscaping.
Each enclosure is cleaned using a five-part metal cleaning process and an iron phosphate solution treatment. Units are preheated before applying a 2-3 millimeter thick polyester powder conforming to A.S.T.M. Impact Resistant and Adhesive Specifications.
GuardShack Products – Limited Warranty Policy
GuardShack Products provides a limited warranty covering original manufacturing defects on all products. This warranty is intended to ensure that each enclosure meets our quality standards at the time of production and delivery.
Covered Under Warranty
The warranty applies to defects resulting from the manufacturing process, including but not limited to:
Not Covered Under Warranty
The following conditions are not covered under this warranty:
Material Considerations
For installations in high-humidity regions, coastal environments, or areas exposed to regular water contact (such as sprinkler irrigation), stainless steel is the recommended material. Mild steel products are more susceptible to corrosion in these conditions.
As GuardShack Products distributes nationwide, we are not always aware of the final installation environment or specific application. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to select the appropriate material based on the intended use and conditions.
Warranty Process
To determine warranty eligibility, products must be returned to our facility for inspection. If a defect is confirmed to be covered under warranty, GuardShack Products will repair or replace the item at our discretion.
Due to the size and nature of our products, return shipping logistics may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
All claims must be submitted in writing within 30 days of discovery and within the applicable warranty period. The product must be returned to GuardShack’s facility in Phoenix, Arizona for evaluation.
All incidental expenses are the responsibility of the customer and are not covered under this warranty. If a defect is confirmed and determined to be covered under this Limited Warranty, GuardShack™ will cover the cost of return shipping.
If the issue is found not to be covered, all return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the customer.
Additional Notes
While additional coatings, such as primer combined with powder coating, can improve resistance to corrosion, no coating system can guarantee complete prevention of rust over time in harsh environments.
GuardShack Products is committed to delivering durable, high-quality enclosures and working with customers to reach fair and practical solutions when concerns arise.
Our custom made heavy duty hinges are cut from 1/4” steel plate and utilize a stainless steel bolt to prevent them from rusting. They have hidden anchor point. preventing tampering, so they are not exposed on the outside of the cage.
These hinges allow the entire cage to swing back, mitigating the weight of larger cages while allowing complete access to the backflow valve they are covering.
For added security, these cages come with integrated 3/16” thick steel LockShield Brackets (LSB) that rest flush on the concrete to protect the forged eyebolts and padlocks against bolt cutters.
Lift off models come with two LSB’s, while hinged models only need one LSB.
The Guardshack series is constructed using stout 1 ¼” Schedule 40 A.S.T.M. Grade A Electric Weld steel pipe. Other competitors use lighter, cheaper tubing which is easily dented and damaged in transit and in the field.
Welds, rough spots & edges are carefully ground down leaving a smooth to the touch enclosures with never any sharp edges.
We use sturdy ½” #13 gauge expanded metal allowing our cages to pass lab tests that exceed 300 lbs of weight per square Foot
The EncPad™ Enclosure Base is the fastest and most efficient way to install our most popular Security Enclosure models.
Help supports the weight of the gate valves and relieve pressure on the ductile iron 90’s.
Sudden cold snaps that can occur in early winter or late spring with our FrostGuard™ Insulated blankets.
Save time with our easily adjustable, reusable setter and avoid an extra trip to the hardware store.
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