Installation Guide

How to Install Your Armstrong
®
Suspended Ceiling
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AFETY TIP
S:
• Safety glasses and gloves are recommended to be worn during installation. Metal grid components can be sharp
.
• When workin
g
overhead, make sure your work area is clear of obstructions and that your ladder is stable.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
:
•
S
tore and install panels in areas with temperature and humidity ranges that meet specifi c product warranty requirements
.
• Remove panels from the cartons 24 hours before installation and allow them to adjust to normal interior conditions of the area
where installation will take place
.
•
N
ever
i
nsta
ll
ce
ili
ng pane
l
s
b
e
l
ow an ex
i
st
i
ng ce
ili
ng t
h
at conta
i
ns em
b
e
dd
e
d
ra
di
ant-
h
eat co
il
s
.
• Do not apply loose fi ll or batt insulation so that it rests directly on the panels.
• Keep hands clean to avoid smudges on the fi nished ceiling
.
• Always cut mineral fi ber or fi ber
g
lass ceilin
g
panels face up with a sharp utility knife
.
•
M
a
i
n
b
eams s
h
ou
ld
b
e
i
nsta
ll
e
d
perpen
di
cu
l
ar to t
h
e
j
o
i
sts
.
• Main beams are typically installed on 4' centers. I
f
your room con
fi
guration is unusual, you may require additional components
.
• To allow for ceilin
g
tile installation and accessibility, the minimum drop is 3" with traditional han
g
er wire or 2.5" with
QuickHan
g
™
g
r
id
h
oo
k
s.
(
QuickHan
g
instructions are notated by a
g
ray back
g
round
)
N
O
TE
:
QuickHang hooks and brackets are available through select retailers. Visit ceilings.com/stores for where to buy
.
• Installations with light fi xtures will likely require additional clearance and support.
C
onsult the light manufacturer’s instructions
f
o
r
de
t
a
il
s
.
• When installin
g
below an existin
g
drywall ceilin
g
, a minimum 4" drop is required to install panels. Joists will need to be located
a
n
d
m
a
r
ked.
N
O
TE
:
Q
uickHang hardware cannot be used below drywall ceilings
.
T
OO
L
S
NEEDED T
O
IN
S
TALL Y
OU
R
C
EILIN
G
PLANNIN
G
Y
OU
R ARM
S
TR
O
N
G
C
EILIN
G
M
ain beams typically run perpendicular to the joists. If you have an existing
drywall ceilin
g
you will need to locate and identify the
j
oist direction.
L
OC
ATE HIDDEN
JO
I
S
T
S
T
O
IN
S
TALL WIRE FA
S
TENER
S
Use either a stud
fi
nder or locate hidden joists by tapping on the ceiling until
you hear a solid thud. Drive a nail in here. Repeat this to locate other joists
and determine their direction. Mark the
j
oist locations with chalk lines
.
•
Fi
n
d
j
o
i
sts
(A).
• Driv
e
n
a
il
s
t
o
fi n
d
e
x
ac
t
center line
of joists.
e
• Snap chalk line for each
j
ois
t
(
B
).
10' 6"
9'
Joist direction
Joist usually
16" on center
Snapped chalk lines
in center of joists
A
B
Sample Room