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or snips to cut the hole. Then pop your tile into place in your drop ceiling grid, position your light
xture above it, and install the trim ring.
Coffered ceiling tiles may require additional steps. Please contact us for more information.
Ceiling Panels Below Light Fixtures
Translucent and frosted ceiling panels will obscure the light xtures above your lay-in ceiling grid,
so inexpensive uorescent units work well. Clear ceiling tiles, while not “window clear”, provide full
visibility to everything above them, so extra consideration about light xtures should be made.
For best results, install at least 6 in. below your light xtures, and use translucent and frosted panels
in conjunction with AcoustoTherm® Backpanels, which will obscure dust and insect accumulation.
Ceiling Level Temperature
As a general rule, Ceilume ceiling tiles and panels will not be affected by ceiling level temperatures up
to 120°F. In some installations involving halogen lights, metal heat registers, and radiant heat sources
(wood stoves, kitchen ovens, etc.), localized ceiling and ceiling tile temperatures can be much higher
than anticipated. Please contact us for specic advice if your installation has any of these special
conditions.
Fire Sprinklers
When re suppression sprinklers are involved with your drop ceiling installation, your rst and most
important step is to consult with your local building and re of ofcials to make sure that your intended
use will conform with the appropriate local codes.
All re ratings, approvals, certications, and compliance documents can be found on our website at
www.ceilume.com/re-ratings.cfm.
Sprinklers Penetrating Ceiling Panels
When a re suppression sprinkler passes through a panel, the panel cannot interfere with sprinkler
operation in the event of a re. If it is necessary for your sprinklers to penetrate/pass through your
Ceilume ceiling panels and be visible in the room, you must...
Ceilume Installation Instructions | Revised May 2017