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Installation

Instructions

Topo

™

Ceiling System

Before beginning installation of the TOPO

™

Ceiling System, check the enclosed bill of materials to ensure that

all parts are present and undamaged. Read all installation instructions and familiarize yourself with the system’s

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.

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Parts and Installation videotape Bill of Materials (BOM) 8 Main Tee

Components

May include

some or all

of the following

2 Cross Tee

4 Cross Tee (Up) 4 Cross Tee (Down) Cross Tee for Utility Circle Cross Tee for Utility Circle

at Low Point at High Point

Utility Circle Main Tee Splice Plate Edge Trim Splice Cover

Corner Cover Panel Hold-Down Clip Infill Panel Infill Panel with

Utility Circle Corner

Infill Panel with Utility Circle

Formed in Center

PART LIST

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Installation Instructions Topo Ceiling System Page 1 of 12 Before beginning installation of the TOPO™ Ceiling System, check the enclosed bill of materials to ensure that all parts are present and undamaged. Read all installation instructions and familiarize yourself with the system’s 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.
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TOPO Ceiling System Installation Instructions Step 1: Preparation Page 2 of 12 A. B. C. Begin the installation process by cleaning an area large enough to lay out all components of the TOPO 3-Dimensional System. Review the parts list and 3-D and 2-D drawings. Take inventory of all components, using the parts list as your master reference. The 3-D isometric drawing shows locations and elevations for the Main Tees and hanger wires. D. E. F. H. I.
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TOPO Ceiling System Installation Instructions Step 2: Main Tee Installation Page 3 of 12 A. B. C. Find a starting point based on a corner location specified on the architect’s plans or by scaling from a working drawing. Mark the hanger wire locations… …and lay out the Main Tees as shown on the 2-D plan, aligning them with the hanger wire locations. D. E. F. 24" 48" Mark the hanger wire locations on the Main Tees as they are shown on the drawing plan.
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TOPO Ceiling System Installation Instructions Step 2: Main Tee Installation Page 4 of 12 J. K. L. To join two Main Tees, insert one tab on the Splice Clip through the slot at the end of one Main Tee. Then, insert the second tab on the Splice Clip through the slot at the end of the other Main Tee. Next, butt the Main Tees together snugly. M. N. O Then, bend down the Splice Clip tabs for a tight connection.
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TOPO Ceiling System Installation Instructions Step 3: Cross Tee Installation Page 5 of 12 A. B. Before installing the Cross Tees, review the 2-D ceiling plan to determine the location of any Utility Circles that will be installed at Cross Tee intersections. Utility Circles and their intersecting Cross Tees are assembled separately and will be addressed in the next section. D. E. Continue installing Cross Tees … … until reaching a location where a Utility Circle will be placed. G. H.
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TOPO Ceiling System Installation Instructions Step 3: Cross Tee Installation Page 6 of 12 J. K. …then the remaining 2-foot Cross Tees. Tightly wrap the ends of all hanger wires to prevent them from being seen from the side after installation is complete.
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TOPO Ceiling System Installation Instructions Step 4: Utility Circle Installation Page 7 of 12 A. B. C. In the previous step, we installed all standard Main Tees and Cross Tees, working around a section where a Utility Circle is specified. This is the open section in the grid assembly shown here. The Utility Circle assembly consists of one 4-inch Utility Circle and four modified Cross Tees, factory-cut a couple of inches shorter than standard Cross Tees.
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TOPO Ceiling System Installation Instructions Step 5: Edge Trim Installation Page 8 of 12 A. B. C. Lay out all Edge Trim segments according to their placement as shown on the 2-D drawing. Then, guide each Edge Trim segment into place so that the brackets on the back side slide over the bulb of the perimeter tees. Do not butt together adjoining lengths of Edge Trim. Instead, leave a 1/8-inch gap between trim pieces. D. E. F. Edge Trim Splice Covers are used to cover these gaps.
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TOPO Ceiling System Installation Instructions Step 5: Edge Trim Installation Page 9 of 12 J. K. L. Hold the Corner Cover in place and lower each piece of Edge Trim into position so that it catches the bottom lip of the cover. Secure by bending the upper tab over the top of the Edge Trim. Use the number 6 or number 7 3/8-inch sheet metal screws provided to secure the trim bracket to the tee. M. N. O. G. H. I.
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TOPO Ceiling System Installation Instructions Step 6: Panel Installation Page 10 of 12 A. B. C. To prevent dust from accumulating, be sure to install the TOPO panels only after all other construction activity has been completed. After unpacking the TOPO Panels and prior to installation, spray and wipe each panel with the provided anti-static spray and lint-free towel. Install panels surrounding Utility Circles first. These panels have a curved notch in one corner. D. E. F.
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