Instructions / Assembly

5. INSTALLING PANELS WITH ALL-IN-ONE SELF-STOP FASTENERS
5.1 First Panel and Alignment
AcoustAffix
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panels are installed in single panel width rows, butted against each other with no reveal. Because panel edges are
butted against each other, the alignment of the first panel determines the straightness of the rest of the panels within the row.
Alignment and even spacing in relation to the suspension is critical. The spacing and straightness of structural components
in the deck may vary so it is recommended to use an alignment method that can operate independently from these components
(e.g. laser, chalk line).
5.2 Panel Attachment
For all panel layouts, the same spacing and fastener attachment rules apply:
• Each full-size panel requires six All-in-one Self-stop Fasteners
• Exact fastener spacing is based on alignment with suspension but should target 20" O.C. between fasteners along the length of
the panel and 16" O.C. between fasteners across the width of the panel
• Each fastener is placed roughly 4" in from the nearest panel edge (between 3" and 5" is acceptable)
• There must be at least 2" of space between panel ends of separate rows
5.3 Panel Attachment – 4' (nominal) Wide Rows
If panels are being butted up long edge-to-long edge, three rows of suspension
attached to the deck 20" (O.C.) is required. This arrangement creates the
least amount of net sag, and alternative spacing of the suspension is not
recommended (illus. 5.3).
Once properly aligned, use self-stop fasteners to attach the first panel to
suspension. The proper installation of the fasteners results in an installation
where the heads of the fasteners are tight against the panel.
Each panel requires six fasteners. Each fastener is to be placed roughly
4" inwards from the closest edge (a range of 3" to 5" is acceptable.)
5.4 Panel Attachment – 2' (nominal) Wide Rows
If panels are being butted up short edge-to-short edge, two rows of
suspension attached to the deck 16" O.C. is required. This arrangement
creates the least amount of net sag, and alternative spacing of the suspension
is not recommended (illus. 5.4).
Once properly aligned, use self-stop fasteners to attach the first panel to
suspension. The proper installation of the fasteners results in an installation
where the heads of the fasteners are tight against the panel.
Each panel requires six fasteners. Each fastener is to be placed roughly
4" inwards from the closest edge (a range of 3" to 5" is acceptable.)
5.5 Panel Attachment – Stand Alone or Alternate Panel Spacing
AcoustAffix panels can also be used for spot acoustical
treatment. This type of installation would be similar to those
described in Sections 5.3 and 5.4 but with the rows in
short sections (illus. 5.5).
Additionally, spacing between panel edges within a row can
vary, but will require individual alignment of each panel or the
use of a temporary spacer before attachment.
How to Install AcoustAffix
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Surface Mount Ceiling Panels
4"
4"
20"
16"
illus. 5.3
4"
4"
16"
20"
illus. 5.4
illus. 5.5
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