Installation Instructions

  1. The mainrunner is to run at right angles to the support purlins.
  2. Lay out ceiling grid module to datum as shown on architects drawings, and it is advisable to have equal cut tiles at perimeter walls, ie margins are equal on opposite sides if possible. Margin tile must be less than the size of the tile module.
  3. Establish levels, minimum drop to be 150mm. Mark each wall to the correct height of the ceiling.
  4. Attach wall angle. Mitre corners for a more attractive appearance. Fit joiner at angle joins, and corners. Fix angle to wall with suitable fasteners at 600mm maximum spacings.
  5. Use string line or laser to achieve correct level between wall angles, and also to \"square up\" main tees off walls.
  6. Fix hangers along supporting members (ie purlins, trusses, concrete, etc) at 1200mm maximum along proposed main runner runs, in locations to suit the grid module selected. (Refer standard grid layouts)
  7. Cut hanger rods to 50mm shorter than ceiling height. The hanger assembly is to withstand without failure a load of 1.4kn or 143kgs, as required by AS2785 - 1985. Fit suspension clips to each rod.
  8. Cut first main runner to length (if necessary) and attach to wall angles as follows:
    • a) If attached to Mark 1 wall angle, fit universal bracket at one end and roll into wall angle.
    • b) If attached to Mark 2 wall angle, notch or saw cut one end to suit lip on protruding leg angle.
  9. Fit splice plate or universal bracket into main tee utilising pre-punched holes, if more than one length required. Rivets to be used to join universal brackets to main runners, where as in the case of splice plates, the tabs are passed through the slots and tabs folded towards the join, leaving a hairline connection. Temporarily fix hanger clip to main tee at approximate level. Main tee can be adjusted vertically with use of the suspension clips.
  10. Fully erect all main runners in correct plane spaced at either 600mm or 1200mm, 1350mm, depending on spacers used, and suitably attach to wall angles as described in step 8 above.
  11. Measure and cut first run of margin spacers and attach one end to main runner through slot and other end to wall angle as described for main runners.
  12. Fit second run of spacers ensuring that end of spacer is fitted correctly and on correct side of adjacent spacer, ensuring positive locking of both spacer connections into the main runners.
  13. Repeat step 12 until all spacers are fitted, including margin spacers. Level and align the grid. The suspension clips can be adjusted to either a string line or laser.
  14. The ceiling grid is now ready for the light fittings to be installed, and supported on the main runners only. Air conditioning grills and ceiling tiles can also be installed. Additional suspension points must be used where specified to carry light fittings and /or ceiling attachments.

Please note: The suspension system is designed and tested to carry the weight of the ceiling only. Additional loads are not to be placed upon or carried by the suspension system.