Ultraframe Classiclantern Fabrication Manual

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V1 | January 2020

CLASSIC 20° LANTERN

FABRICATION GUIDE

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Page 1 V1 | January 2020 CLASSIC 20° LANTERN FABRICATION GUIDE...
Page 2 How to use this guide This guide is designed to help you fabricate the Classic Lantern and covers all the standard preparations required. To get the most from this guide, we recommend you read and familiarise yourself with the preparations before you begin to fabricate. Jigs Required SLADJ001 SpeedLOCK Drill Jig...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Rider Rail & Sleeve Assembly Lantern kerb set out Cutting the rider rail & sleeve Transoms & Hips Assembly Cutting the glazing bars Hip fixing at ridge prep Hip fixing at rider rail prep Transom fixing at ridge prep Transom fixing at rider rail prep Three bar ridge end preparation Fixing jack rafter brackets...
Page 4: Rider Rail & Sleeve Assembly
Rider Rail & Sleeve Assembly The assembly image below shows the uPVC sleeved rider rail positioned on a 70mm kerb. The rail contains a bolt slot onto which the hips and transoms of the lantern are supported. Transom Assembly (Fixed at 20°) Glazing Support Trim Rider Rail Sleeve Rider Rail...
Page 5: Cutting The Rider Rail & Sleeve
Cutting the Rider Rail & Sleeve Tip: Slide the rider rail inside the uPVC sleeve. This will make it quicker to cut and mitre each section and will give greater accuracy. Working from the roof plan supplied in the Classic software fabrication report, mitre the rider rail and sleeve to the dimensions specified for the sleeve on the cutting list.
Page 6: Assembly
Rafters & Hips Assembly The Classic Lantern uses four bar assembly types to make up the structure of the roof. Below shows the bar assemblies. Light edwardian hip (PVC) Light weight transom (PVC) Light edwardian hip (aluminium) Light weight transom (aluminium) Cutting the glazing bars Working from the roof plan supplied in the Classic software fabrication report, cut the glazing bars to the length specified on the cutting list.
Page 7: Hip Fixing At Ridge Prep
Hip fixing at ridge prep The hip bars are connected to the ridge body using the ridgeLOCK connectors. These connectors need to be pre fitted to the hip bars. In order to prepare for the ridgeLOCK components, the hip bars first need to be pre-drilled. Use the speedlock glazing bar jig (SLADJ001) to accurately drill (using a 4.5mm drill bit) the mounting holes for the ridgeLOCK components.
Page 8: Hip Fixing At Rider Rail Prep
Hip fixing at rider rail prep When the hip bars meet the rider rail they are secured with bolts located in the bolt slot of the rider rail. Use jig LANHDJ to accurately drill the rider rail mounting hole positions in the appropriate hip bar (specified in paperwork).
Page 9: Transom Fixing At Ridge Prep
Transom fixing at ridge prep On larger lanterns, transoms going to the ridge may be specified. These are fixed with twin bolts slotted into the ridge body and the rider rail bolt slot. Mark the hole positions shown below then drill using 9mm drill bit. RIDGE END Drill with 9mm drill bit...
Page 10: Three Bar Ridge End Preparation
Three bar ridge end preparation When a central bar is specified at the ridge end, the bar requires specific preparation to interact with the hip bars. LVCC001 CCA___/25 JRKA004/1 ACT___/25 JRKA001/4 2 SCREWS IN ONE SIDE 1 SCREW IN OPPOSITE SIDE JRT027 SPT600L/1 GBCB...
Page 11: Fixing Jack Rafter Brackets
Fixing jack rafter brackets 1. Working from the roof plan supplied in the software fabrication report, cut the jack rafter to the length specified on the cutting list. Note: The dimension given in the report relates to the overall (external) length of the section including any mitres that may be added.
Page 12: Hip Prep For Jack Rafters
Hip Prep for Jack Rafters If jack rafters are present on the roof, the hip bars will require fixing holes to accept the jack rafter brackets in the desired locations on the roof. 1. Looking at the hip bars in the roof fabrication report, take the centre position shown and mark on the hip bar as specified.
Page 13: Anchor Clip Fixing
Anchor Clip Fixing On PVC external roofs, every glazing bar requires an anchor clip to be installed at the top end of the bar. The following details show how the anchor clip is fitted to the glazing bar. 1. Align the drill jig with the end of the glazing bar section at the ridge end of the bar TCAJ001 2.
Page 14: Lantern Ridge
Lantern Ridge Assembly The Classic Lantern ridge is a two part assembly consisting of a ridge body with a clip on ridge top cap. The ridge is fixed at 20° and has bolt slots to accommodate bar meeting at the ridge. LVCC001 4719C60 4719MGR60...
Page 15: Assemble The Lantern Ridge Components
Assemble the lantern ridge components 5. Working from the ancillary list, insert the correct number of ridge top cap clips LVCC001 into the aluminium ridge topcap 4719, ensure that they are equally spaced. 6. Insert the ridge top cap gaskets into the slots on either side of the ridge top cap AGS250 4719.
Page 16: Lantern Component Wallchart
LANTERN RIDGE BAR END CAPS LVCC001 4719 TOP CAP CLIP LANTERN RIDGE TOP CAP DCM001__/PL BLANK END CAP INFILL AGS250 TOP CAP GASKET 250M 4720 LANTERN RIDGE BODY Q8221 RIDGE BODY GASKET 400M CCGA001 EDWARDIAN HIP END CAP Q8053/6 Q8159/6 LANTERN RIDGE WING LANTERN RIDGE CENTRAL CLADDING...
Page 17 PVC OPTION ALUMINIUM OPTION CCG___/25 LAN___/4 LANTERN HIP TOP CAP ALUMINIUM LANTERN HIP TOP CAP LVCC001 TOP CAP CLIP SPGA___L/1 SPGA___L/1 GEORGIAN GLAZING BAR GEORGIAN GLAZING BAR GBCB___C GBCB___C BAR UNDERCLADDING BAR UNDERCLADDING CCTA001 RAFTER END CAP ATC___/25 CCA___/25 ALUMINIUM LANTERN LANTERN TRANSOM TOP CAP TRANSOM TOP CAP LVCC001...
Page 18 Notes...
Page 19 Notes...
Page 20 Job No.: 6043 01/20 V1 CLFG002 It is Ultraframe’s policy to continually seek to improve its products, processes and services, and we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice. Ultraframe is a trading name of Ultraframe (UK) Limited.