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adjusted for the 10 unit grid

Installing Suspended Ceilings

Assembly and Installation Instructions

The ceiling system is made up of Armstrong

panels

(either 2' x 4' or 2' x 2') which are supported by a

suspension system (main beams, cross tees and

hangers), and perimeter molding. The integrity of the

entire suspended ceiling depends on the hangers –

commonly wires – which are used to support the

suspension system main beams. Sections of main

beams are spliced together and are connected by

cross tees. The ends of the main beams and cross

tees rest on the wall molding which runs around the

perimeter of the space.

Before You Start

Although temperature and humidity recommendations

vary by product, the space must be cleared of debris

and, in general, should be enclosed.

• The ceiling panels should be kept clean, dry, and

protected from the elements. Panels should be

removed from cartons 24 hours before installation

to allow them to adjust to interior conditions.

• The tools you will need will vary depending on the

type of hangers used, but generally, you will need:

– ladders or scaffolding

– a tape measure

– pencil

– chalk line

– hammer

– powder- actuated

fastener

– awl

– pop-rivet gun

– screw driver or drill

– sheet metal punch

– aviation snips

– wire cutting pliers

– utility knife

– level (water level or laser)

– string; key hole saw

– and compass or dividers.

Most jobsites also require some safety equipment like

a hard hat or safety glasses.

This ceiling system installation brochure is intended as a general

application overview, covering essential steps of a basic suspended

ceiling installation.

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Summary of content (7 pages)

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rid Installing Suspended Ceilings Assembly and Installation Instructions This ceiling system installation brochure is intended as a general application overview, covering essential steps of a basic suspended ceiling installation. The ceiling system is made up of Armstrong® panels (either 2' x 4' or 2' x 2') which are supported by a suspension system (main beams, cross tees and hangers), and perimeter molding.
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D ET E R M I N E PA N EL D I R ECT ION • Ceiling panels can run in the direction that yields the most pleasing finished appearance. Main beams must be oriented perpendicular to bar or wood joists • In spaces with bar or wood joists, main beams must be oriented perpendicular to the joists. (You must locate and mark all joists if they have been covered with a drywall ceiling.
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DETER M IN E BORD E R PA N E L S I ZES (2' X 4 ' PAN E LS ) • For 2' x 4' panels, divide one room dimension by 2' as stated above. • Divide the other room dimension by 4' and add 48" to remaining dimensions to avoid unsightly small border panels.
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I N S TA L L H A N G ER S A N D FAS T ENERS • Hangers need to be installed above the main beams typically every four feet. • Snap a chalk line for each of the main beams. Attach hangers and wires to the deck above the first row of main beams at four-foot intervals. • Stretch a guide string from one end of the room to the other, below the molding where the first main beam will hang. • Stretch a leveling string from one side to the other 7/8" above the bottom of the wall molding.
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IN STA LL BORD E R C RO S S T E ES • Find the location of the first border cross tee. • Place the end of the white face of the cross tee against the edge of the wall molding at the side, and cut the cross tee where it crosses the guide string. • Insert the uncut end of the cross tee into the main beam, and rest the cut end of the cross tee on the molding. (The far edge of the main beam should be directly above the string.) Install border cross tees • Repeat the process for the next cross tee.
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I N S TA L L R E M A I N I N G M AIN BEAMS A N D C R O S S T EES • Complete the installation of rows of main beams. Align second guide string with first four-foot cross tee • NOTE: If you have additional rows of main beams to install, stretch a second string from one side of the room to the other, aligning it with the first four-foot cross tee as shown. • This second string will be your guide for cutting the remaining rows of main beams.
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