4400 Install Guide
4000
SERIES: 4000 WOOD TILES
STYLE: 4400 TORSION SPRING TILE
Attention
Prior to installation, ambient temperatures
and humidity must be maintained at the
levels intended for the project when
occupied. Please refer to the 9Wood “Wood
Ceiling Acclimatization for Professionals”
handbook, the “A Not-So-Dry Look at Wood
Acclimatization” DVD, and AWI standards.
Wood Ceiling Acclim
atization
for Professionals
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Ceiling Accessories
Supplied by 9Wood
Supplied by Others
Wood Tiles with Torsion Spring Brackets
9Wood Torsion Springs
9Wood Butterfly Brackets (Double and/or Single)
Black scrim backing (when specified)
Stiffening bars (when required)
Matching edge tape and/or lacquer finish (for touch-up;
when required)
Shop drawings (when applicable)
Supplemental stain/clear finish/FR treatment.
T-bar mainrunners (15/16” heavy duty)
T-bar crosstees
Hanger wire
Wall angle
Fasteners and hardware
Tools for installation and/or field cutting
Cleaning supplies (dust cloth, polish, etc.)
9Wood, Inc. Install Guide
4400 Torsion Spring Tiles — 2
rev. 09/04/2013
Suspension
Step 1 – Reference Grid
Establish reference point for the suspension grid (i.e. point A wall, point B center point or other fixed point; see Fig. 1).
Index the suspension grid off of the reference point. Note: Shop Drawings or Cut Sheets may offer a recommended
reference point.
Step 2 – Install Grid
4’ x 4’ (nominal) wood tiles require 15/16” heavy duty t-bar mainrunners and cross tees to be installed at 4’-0” on center
(see Fig. 2). Hanger wires are to be installed according to local codes and seismic requirements.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Installation
Step 3 – Wood Tile Details
The 9Wood Wood Tile uses 9Wood Torsion Springs and Torsion Spring Brackets for attachment to the heavy duty T-bar
Grid suspension system. (see Fig. 3 and 4).
Figure 3
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Figure 4
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4400 Torsion Spring Tiles — 3
rev. 09/04/2013
Step 4 – Butterfly Bracket
The 9Wood Torsion Spring Wood Tile ceiling system
uses 9Wood Butterfly Brackets for attaching the wood
tiles to the heavy duty T-bar Grid suspension system.
Place the Butterfly Brackets over the t-bar mainrunner
where they will align with the torsion springs on
the wood tiles (may require initial attachment and
adjustment). Use a #8 fastener to attach the Brackets
to the t-bar mainrunner (see Fig. 5).
Figure 5
Step 5 – Location:
Bring the Wood Tile up to the face of the grid system
in its proper location (refer to Shop Drawings for
locations). Locate the slots in the 9Wood Butterfly
Bracket that align with the Torsion Springs on the Wood
Tile. (see Fig. 6).
Figure 6
Step 6 – Compress Torsion Spring
Next, pinch the Torsion Springs together to allow them
to pass thru the slot in the Butterfly Bracket (see Fig 7).
It is recommended to start at one end of the Tile and
work toward the opposite end.
Figure 7
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rev. 09/04/2013
Step 7 – Attachment
Next, slide the Torsion Springs thru the slot in the
Butterfly Bracket (see Fig 8) and release the tension on
the springs. This will allow the “hook” on the Torsion
Springs to rest on the bracket and hang freely just
below the suspension system.
Figure 8
Step 8 – Wood Tile Alignment
Once all of the Torsion Springs have been attached to
the Butterfly Brackets above, push the panel up into
place. The tension from the Torsion Springs will hold
the Wood Tile in place (see Fig 9). Adjustments may be
required to obtain desired reveals.
Figure 9
Step 9 – Continuing Installation
Continue to install the Torsion Spring Wood Tiles toward
the perimeter on the opposite side of the ceiling field.
Adjustments may be required to obtain desired reveals
(see Fig. 10).
Figure 10
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Step 10 – Perimeters
Some perimeters will require field cutting of the Wood
Tiles. It may be required to relocate the Butterfly
Brackets after field cutting (see Fig. 11). The field
cuts will need to be field finished (see Finishing Field
Conditions below) or concealed by shadow molding
(not shown; supplied by others).
Figure 11
Finishing Field Conditions
Veneer Products
Applying matching edgebanding, stain and or clear satin lacquer finish to field cut/field ripped edges may be required.
Final Dust / Clean
Prior to installation or after installation wood members should be dusted. Use a dry dust cloth to clean members. Do
not use cleaning chemicals or wet cloths. Aerosol furniture polishes that will not affect the sheen can be used with
appropriate caution to remove greasy finger prints if “white gloves” were not used during handling. Do not spray directly
on the wood surface. Apply small amounts on a soft cloth and rub gently. Minor surface scuffing or scratches can be
removed by lightly rubbing the affect area with a dry, clean steel wool (#0000). Do not over apply.
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