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Fire Rated Panel Systems

Installation

Fabrication

  1. To ensure proper installation, be certain that installers are properly trained in the correct procedures.
  2. Ensure that the correct material has been ordered and received to meet the projects applicable fire codes.
  3. Ensure that the panels have been properly stored and acclimated on the job site for 72 hours and as outlined in Part 3 and 4.
  4. For all cut outs, drill corners and radius cut with a minimum of 1/8” radius.
  5. For anything being attached to the wall panels, the holes in the panels should be drilled oversize a minimum of 1/8” and through bolted to the construction behind the panel system.
  6. These wall panel systems are designed for interior wall surfacing only and should not be used as a structural component.
  7. Field cutting of all wall systems should be accomplished utilizing carbide tip tools.
  8. While field cutting, if a scoring blade is not utilized, cut the panel so that any chip-out goes to the backer, not the decorative facer.
  9. After field cutting, ease the edges with a sanding block.
  10. On the back of all wall panels just prior to installation, a minimum of three heavy “S” beads of panel mastic is to be employed with at least a 3/8” thickness.
  11. Once the panels are in place, pressure is to be uniformly applied to the panel face until the panel mastic is dried.
  12. For vertical installations, all wall divider and accessory moldings must be screwed to the existing construction studs behind the panels systems. For installations where the studs are not centered to accommodate the 24” wide panels than horizontal furring strips are to be utilized.
  13. For use of furring strips, the furring strips must be securely fastened to the studs, preferably with screws. Furring strips are to be a minimum of 18 gauge, 3” wide continuously.
  14. For high-stacked wall coverings, the same furring strips should be utilized to adequately secure all horizontal joints.
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Assembly

  1. Divider system CP-3 is a progressive system designed for application directly over gypsum or sheetrock board which is secured to wood or steel studs. This stud spacing should be 24” on center. If the stud spacing is other than 24,” then furring strips must be utilized as outlined in section 7.1.M . Set the first divider molding in the corner and secure the molding with drywall screws through gypsum or sheet rock directly into the studs. All molding must be securely screwed into the studs or furring strips to maintain system integrity. Bring the first panel into position and ease any sharp edges with a sanding block. Apply the 3 “S” beads of mastic as outlined in section 7.1.J . Slide the panel into the divider and apply uniform pressure as outlined in section 7.1.K . Install the next section of CP-3 divider molding in place, push the molding into the groove of the previous panel uniformly from top to bottom and scribe a line 1/16” off the opposite side of the molding onto the gypsum or sheet rock. Back the molding out of the groove 1/16” to coincide with the scribe line. This 1/16” is to allow for expansion and contraction. Secure the divider molding to the stud or furring strip maintaining the 1/16” clearance. Bring the next panel into position, accomplishing all the same steps as the previous panel. When installing, leave a 1/16” gap between the panels for expansion and contraction. This is very critical. Continue progressing down the wall utilizing this same method of installation.
  2. Divider system CP-4 is a non-progressive panel system designed for application to virtually any structural wall component, gypsum, or sheet rock board which is secured to wood or steel studs. The stud spacing should be 24” on center or furring strips will be required as outlined in section 7.1.M . Secure the base molding piece with drywall screws through gypsum or sheet rock directly into the studs. All molding must be securely screwed into the studs to maintain system integrity. Bring the first panel into position. Apply the 3 “S” beads of mastic as outlined in section 7.1.J . Set the panel into place and apply uniform pressure as outlined in section 7.1.K . When positioning the panel, maintain an 1/8” clearance on the base piece center post at the bottom of the base molding below the serrated area for adequate expansion and contraction. Snap the outer molding piece into position. Continue progressing down the wall using the same procedure.
  3. Divider system CP-6 is a progressive system designed for application directly over gypsum or sheetrock board which is secured to wood or steel studs. The CP-6 divider is the same as the CP-3, except it has a .040” tip which protrudes through to the face of the panel for a distinctive reveal. The CP-6 system installs the same as the CP-3 but a 1/16” gap must be maintained on each side of the .040” tip.
  4. Divider system CP-7 is a non-progressive panel system designed for application to virtually any structural wall component, gypsum, or sheetrock board which is secured to wood or steel studs. The stud spacing should be 24” on center or furring strips will be required as outlined in section 7.1.M . Bring the first panel into position. Apply the 3 “S” beads of mastic as outlined in section 7.1.J . Set the panel into place and apply uniform pressure as outlined in section 7.1.K . Put the CP-7 U-channel base into position fully up against the panel uniformly from top to bottom. Scribe a line 1/16” off the opposite side of the molding onto the gypsum or sheet rock. Back the molding away from the panel 1/16” to coincide with the scribe line. This 1/16” is to allow for expansion and contraction. Loosely install drywall screws through the divider molding and the gypsum or sheetrock directly into the studs or furring strips. Leave screws loose enough to allow clearance to install the next wall panel section. Install the next panel section accomplishing all the same steps as the previous panel. Make sure to maintain a 1/16” gap throughout this process between the panel edges and the base portion of the U-channel. This 1/16” clearance is critical for expansion and contraction. After the second panel is installed, go back and tighten the drywall screws securely on the divider molding between the first and second panels. Continue progressing down the wall using this same method of installation. After all the panels have been installed and the drywall screws tightly secured, then the divider molding is ready for final trim-out if desired, as outlined in section 6.2.I.4 . The inside of the divider can be trimmed out to conceal the screws and base with a strip of matching HPL decorative laminate or a matching aluminum insert can be installed into the inside of the U-channel.
  5. Accessory molding for cap, corner cap or outside corners will be installed through out the panel installation process utilizing drywall screws secured through the gypsum or sheet rock directly into the studs or furring strips.