Instructions / Assembly

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FOR RESIDENTIAL USE:

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• The QuickHang

™

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

ceiling applications.

KIT INCLUDES:

 (3) 6' Main beams

(9) 4' Cross tees

(9) 2' Cross tees (only included in 2'x 2' installation kits)

(6) 6' Wall moldings

(6) QuickHang hooks

(6) Joist brackets

(40) Nails (15 for joist brackets; 25 for wall molding)

SAFETY TIPS

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• Safety glasses and gloves are recommended to be worn during installation. Metal grid components can be sharp.

 • The hardware in this kit is designed to support ceiling and grid components only.

 • When working overhead, make sure your work area is clear of 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 pliers.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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• Store 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 adjust to normal interior conditions of the area

where installation will take place.

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• Never install ceiling panels below an existing ceiling that contains embedded radiant-heat coils.

 • Do not apply loose ﬁll or batt insulation so that it rests directly on the panels.

 • Keep hands clean to avoid smudges on the ﬁnished ceiling.

 • Always cut ceiling 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. If your room conﬁguration is unusual, you may require additional components.

 • The minimum drop is 2.5" to allow for ceiling tile installation and accessibility.

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

 • When using QuickHang

™

installation kits to install Metallaire

™

(or other non-standard) panels, please refer to separate installation

instructions in panel package, or online at ceilings.com, for important considerations pertaining to those panels.

TOOLS NEEDED TO INSTALL YOUR CEILING

How to Install the QuickHang

™

Installation Kit

RC-3775-1219

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.
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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.
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How to Install the QuickHang™ Installation Kit 1" long vertical mark 1" long vertical mark Joist Align center of bracket with vertical mark Joist Bracket Align center of bracket with vertical mark Bracket long chalk line to position your main beams 4' apart. • Hang your string line or snap1"your Align vertical center markthe side of each joist where a bracket • Make a 1" long vertical mark up of bracket will be located (A). with vertical Joist mark marks (B).
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How to Install the QuickHang™ Installation Kit • Insert the uncut end of the cross tee into the main beam through the rectangular Insert Insert hole and rest the cut end of the tee on the wall molding. grid hook grid hook • 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.
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How to Install the QuickHang™ Installation Kit INSTALL CEILING PANELS STEP • 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).