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General| Material | Steel |
|---|---|
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Weight Capacity | 500 lbs |
| Finish | Powder-coated |
| Adjustability | Adjustable height and width |
Describes the Armstrong METALWORKS Modular Beams ceiling system and its components, including extruded aluminium Beam profiles.
Outlines interior finish requirements, humidity, temperature, dust, and handling of ceiling tiles during installation.
Warns about potential obstruction of fire sprinkler systems and advises consulting a fire protection engineer.
Emphasizes checking delivered materials for damage and seeking clarification on suitability before installation.
States that METALWORKS Modular Beams cannot support other materials unless approved by Armstrong.
Notes that installation may require two people and the suspension system must meet building codes.
Clarifies that the system does not require additional plenum space beyond the suspension system's needs.
Stresses the importance of determining beam direction, location, and spacing based on project drawings.
Details beam layout, primary and cross beam orientation, and suspension system components.
Explains the use of aircraft cables and adjusters for suspending beams at 1000mm centres.
Provides step-by-step instructions for attaching clamping brackets to beams and lifting them into position.
Details how to connect beam sections using joiners and fastening with grub screws, including end caps.
Specifies cutting beams on-site using an aluminium drop saw and applying end caps.
Describes cutting cross beams, attaching hook over end caps, and fixing them into position.
Beams are removable without moving up into the plenum by reversing the installation procedure.
Ceilings support own weight plus light insulation; mechanical services must be independently supported.
Provides guidance on cleaning ceiling materials using mild detergent and soft cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners.
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