Kanwall Metal Ceiling
Installation Procedure: Recessed Tartan Metal Ceiling System
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Read the installation instructions; check the packing list; review approved shop drawings; unwrap and sort material. Review required tool list
prior to starting installation.
Conditions for installing Recessed Tartan Metal Ceiling Systems:
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Before installing the recessed tartan ceiling, all works above the ceiling should be completed.
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All related Mechanical, Civil, Electrical & HVAC works inside the room should be completed.
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All necessary tests for Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC should be completed and accepted by the consultant.
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The installation of the recessed tartan ceiling system should not start unless the related works above suspended ceiling is checked and
accepted.
List of Tools
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Ladders or Scaffoldings
Measuring tape
Pencil
Chalk Line
Hammer
Rivet Gun
Set of screw drivers
Drill
Aviation snips
Wire cutting pliers
Utility Knife
Level (Water or Laser)
String
Key Hole saw
Installation Procedure for Recessed Tartan Metal Ceiling Systems
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Planning for a Suspended Ceiling
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Installing Wall Angles
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Installing C Channels & Suspension Systems
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Installing Spring Tee Bars
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Installing Ceiling Tiles
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PLANNING FOR A SUSPENDED CEILING
Get the exact measurements of the room where the suspended ceiling will be installed.
With the measurements, make the reflected ceiling plan showing position of Electrical, HVAC fixtures and other details going on the ceiling tiles.
Make necessary changes in the shop drawings if the actual room dimensions differ from shop drawing.
INSTALLING WALL ANGLES
Determine the exact height at which the suspended ceiling will be installed.
Use a laser or water level to determine the ceiling level around the room, indicating where the Side Angle will be fixed.
Fix the side angle securely to the wall at all points. Nail firmly to studs, or screw/ anchors or other masonry fasteners on brick or masonry walls at
300mm maximum centers.
Position the Wall Angle so that the bottom flange rests on the level line of the ceiling, drawn on the wall.
Overlap the Wall Angle on inside corners and miter the Wall Angle on outside corners.
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INSTALLING C CHANNELS
Locate the position of each C Channel by stretching a tight line from the top edge of the wall angle (not more than 1200mm), on all sides of the
room at each position where the C Channels are to be placed.
Cut the Suspension Rod Or angle hangers to desired length and fix to the soffit using suitable anchors at maximum 1000mm centres, to the
structural soffit by using appropriate fixtures as approved by the Architect determined by load and safety factor considerations. The first
suspension has to be no more than 300mm from the wall.
Locate the first suspension for each C Channel and securely fix the C Channel to the suspension by using proper fixtures.
Start installing the Spring Tee Bars using wire clips or brackets.
INSTALLING SPRING TEE BARS
Setting out from the centre of the room, secure Spring Tee Bars using brackets at centres to suite tile modules, where possible not less than half
tiles should be used at perimeters.
Install the Spring Tee Bar as per the orientation in the drawing according to the grid size.
Install the Spring Tee Bar in one direction and along the edges of Center and Trim Tiles.
Install the first Spring Tee Bar to the C Channel by wire clip / bracket and make sure that the end of the Spring Tee Bar is inserted into the top
portion of the Wall Angle for support.
Install the Spring Tee Bars so that they are in level with the Wall Angle.
According to the length, more than one Spring Tee Bar may be connected to each other using the Spring Tee Connectors.
Level all Spring Tee Bars and conform for rigidity.
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INSTALLING CEILING TILES
The ceiling tiles (Center, Trim and Crossing Tiles) are snapped into the Spring Tee bars. The provision of pips on the sides of the Tiles allows it
to hold it firmly and aligning the tile as per the orientation. Care must be taken so that the pips are correctly located into the bulb of the spring tee
bar.
While cutting square or round holes in the face of the Tile, drill a hole at each corner of the proposed opening.
All cutting and drilling should be carried out working on the painted surface of the Tile.
After cutting the holes, all burrs should be properly removed.
It is important that the light fittings and AC diffusers used should be compatible and work together as an integrated system
When supporting services such as down Lights, speakers, detectors and other Mechanical and Electrical Services the maximum load applied to
the ceiling tile should not exceed 2.5Kg for the loads greater than above we recommend additional independent suspension.
Maintenance after Installation:
Any dirt or finger marks should be removed with a clean dry cloth.
Screwdrivers should not be used to remove the panels. (Use proper tile remover to remove the panels).
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