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Parts and May include some or Installation videotape Bill of Materials (BOM)

Components

all of the following:

Flush-Cut Main Tees for Termination Vault, Valley, and/or Straight Main Tee Segments

Main Tee Splices Termination Cross Tees

Stabilizer Bars 28 x 68 C

u r v a t u r a One-Directional Panels

u r v a t u r a Panel Joint Splices Edge Trim (if specified on BOM)

Edge Trim Fascia Splices Edge Trim Corner Clips C

u r v a t u r a Wall Attachment Clip

(if specified on BOM) (if specified on BOM) (if specified on BOM)

Installation

Instructions

One-Directional

Curvatura

™

3-D System

Before beginning installation of the Cu r v a t u r a One-Directional Ceiling System, check the enclosed bill of materials

to ensure that all parts and components are present and undamaged. Read all installation instructions first

and familiarize yourself with the system’s parts and components. This is extremely important because parts will

become permanently damaged if they are installed incorrectly! To help with identification, all parts are poly-bagged

and labeled. Parts and components may include some or all of the following:

valley

vault

flush cut end

valley

vault

ID stamp

24"

/4"

72"

23"

vault

valley

PART LIST

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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One-Directional Curvatura 3-D System Installation Instructions ™ Page 1 of 12 Parts and Components Before beginning installation of the Curvatura One-Directional Ceiling System, check the enclosed bill of materials to ensure that all parts and components are present and undamaged. Read all installation instructions first and familiarize yourself with the system’s parts and components.
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One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Step 1: Install First Row of Main Tees Page 2 of 12 Step 1: Install First Row of Main Tees 1. a. 1. b. 1. c. Lay the main tees out on the ground as they will be arranged in the installation. Establish where each hanger wire will be attached. Once you have established where each hanger wire should go, pre-hang the first row of hanger wire. 1. D. 1. E. 1. F. Each hanger wire should fall in line with a pre-punched hanger hole.
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One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Step 1: Install First Row of Main Tees Page 3 of 12 Step 1: Install First Row of Main Tees (continued) J. K. L. Install the flush-cut end of the main tee. Each main tee has sets of punched holes spaced about 2 feet apart. Hang the flush-cut end of the main tee from the ceiling at the elevation and location specified on your architect’s plans or by scaling from a working drawing. M.
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One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Step 1: Install First Row of Main Tees Page 4 of 12 Step 1: Install First Row of Main Tees (continued) r. s. Remember… The integrity and accuracy of the first row of main tees will ultimately determine the quality of the completed installation so be sure to check the integrity of the completed row. Tip: Extra care at this point will prevent alignment problems throughout the rest of the installation.
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Step 2: Install a Row of Flush-Cut Main Tees One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Page 5 of 12 Step 2: Install a Row of Flush-Cut Main Tees A. B. 1.Remember… Feed hanger wires into the same hanger holes as were used in the previous main tee. This will prevent interference with the stabilizer bars later during the installation. Using the first row of hanger wires as a template, install additional rows of hanger wires as needed, two-feet apart.
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One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Step 2: Install a Row of Flush Cut Main Tees Page 6 of 12 Step 2: Install a Row of Flush-Cut Main Tees (continued) I(a). I(b). tee slot from the appropriate side. J. Without bending the tabs, position each stabilizer bar slightly to the right or left of the previous stabilizer bar… …and attach each bar using a self K. Tip: You can install additional stabilizer bars in any row where extra support may be needed.
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One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Step 3: Install Remaining Grid Page 7 of 12 Step 3: Install Remaining Grid A. B. C. Using the first row of main tees as a template, use string lines or a laser to install the remaining main tees. Install the stabilizer bars according to your specific installation as reviewed previously. Install termination cross tees at the opposite ends of each row as indicated on the ribbon drawing. E. 1. 1. 1. 1.
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One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Step 4: Install Panels Page 8 of 12 Step 4: Install Panels A. B. C. Note that some panels may be directional. These panels will be marked on the back and should be installed appropriately. Insert a Curvatura one-directional panel into the first row by sliding it under the stabilizer bars… …and pulling or threading it all the way until it butts up against the termination cross tee. D. E. F.
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One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Step 4: Install Panels Page 9 of 12 Step 4: Install Panels (continued) J. K. L. Most aluminum panels can be cut using a straight edge and a sharp drywall knife. Make a deep score with the drywall knife… …and bend the panel back and forth to break it along the score. M. N. O. After the entire row of panels has been installed, bend the main tee hold-down tabs to lock the panels against the main tee.
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One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Step 5: Install Edge Trim Page 10 of 12 Step 5: Install Edge Trim A. B. Remove any visible temporary bracing that may have been installed. Follow the ribbon diagram to locate the proper positions for each edge trim segment. C. D. E. Start the installation with an appropriate flush-cut edge trim segment… …and apply fascia splices and corner clips along the perimeter.
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One-Directional Curvatura Installation Instructions Step 5: Install Edge Trim Page 11 of 12 Step 5: Install Edge Trim (continued) I. Finally, screw attach each edge trim segment by applying number-six by three-eighths self-tapping screws in at least two integral attachment clips at either end.
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