Installation Guide

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R RE

IDENTIAL

• The QuickHan

™

hardware in this kit is designed to work with solid wood and engineered wood joists in residential

ceiling applications

KIT INCLUDES

(3) 6' Main beam

(9) 4' Cross tees

(9) 2'

ross tees (only included in 2'x 2' installation kits)

(

)

ldi

ngs

(6)

uickHang hook

(6) Joist bracket

(

)

Nails

(

15 for

oist brackets; 25 for wall moldin

AFETY TIP

• Safety

lasses and

loves are recommended to be worn durin

installation. Metal

rid components can be sharp.

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to support ce

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components on

• When working overhead, make sure your work area is clear o

obstructions and that your ladder is stable.

• Do not cut QuickHang hooks. If the hook needs to be shortened due to an obstruction, the top portion can be bent by hand

or with

liers

IMP

RTANT INF

RMATI

•

tore and install panels in areas with a temperature range of 60° to 80°F and not more than 70% relative humidity

• Remove panels from the cartons 24 hours before installation and allow them to ad

ust to normal interior conditions of the area

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• Do not apply loose

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ll or batt insulation so that it rests directly on the panels.

• Keep hands clean to avoid smud

es on the ﬁ nished ceilin

• Always cut ceilin

panels face up with a sharp utility knife

• Main beams should be installed perpendicular to the joists.

• Main beams are typically installed on 4' centers. I

your room con

ﬁ

uration is unusual, you may require additional components

• The minimum drop is 2.5" to allow

or ceiling tile installation and accessibility.

• Installations with light ﬁ xtures will likely require additional clearance. Consult the light manufacturer’s instructions for details

TOOLS NEEDED TO INSTALL YOUR CEILIN

How to Install the QuickHang

™

Installation Kit

Tape Measure

Hammer

2' or 3'

Carpenter's Level

Utility Knife

Tin Snips

String or

Chalk Line

Magnetic

Level

Clamp

Summary of content (5 pages)

PAGE 1
How to Install the QuickHang™ Installation Kit FOR RESIDENTIAL USE: • The QuickHang™ hardware in this kit is designed to work with solid wood and engineered wood joists in residential ceiling applications.
PAGE 2
How to Install the QuickHang™ Installation Kit SAMPLE PANEL LAYOUT Determine panel layout For best appearance, border panels should be the same size on the opposite sides of the room and as large as possible. Use your room dimensions and follow the formula in the worksheets below.
PAGE 3
How to Install the QuickHang™ Installation Kit • Hang your string line or snap your chalk line to position your main beams 4' apart. • Make a 1" long vertical mark up the side of each joist where a bracket will be located (A). • Use the center hole in the brackets to line the brackets up with your marks (B). • Hammer in the 2 tabs for a temporary hold (C). • Nail the bracket to the joist through the two openings above the hammer tabs with the nails included in the kit (D).
PAGE 4
How to Install the QuickHang™ Installation Kit • Insert the uncut end of the cross tee into the main beam through the rectangular hole and rest the cut end of the tee on the wall molding. • Cut the second border cross tee to length and insert it. • Temporarily fasten the cross tees to the wall molding with a clamp or tape so they do not move. Squaring the Grid To achieve the best end results, it is important to make sure your grid is square at this point in the installation.
PAGE 5
How to Install the QuickHang™ Installation Kit STEP 4 INSTALL CEILING PANELS • Lift panel at angle up through the grid; drop into place (A). TIP: If there’s an obstruction in the area where you are inserting a ceiling tile, you may need to lift the ceiling tile through an adjacent opening and gently move it across the back of the grid into place. • Trim border panels using a straight edge; panels should be cut face side up. (B).