1.3 Fire Performance METALWORKS Modular Beams may obstruct or skew the existing or planned fire sprinkler water distribution pattern, or possibly delay the activation of the fire sprinkler or fire detection system. Designers and installers are advised to consult a fire protection engineer.
MetalWorks Modular Beams Installation Guide 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 General METALWORKS Modular Beams may require two people to install and align. The suspension system chosen must be fastened to the structure in accordance with building code in your area. 2.2 Plenum Space The installation of Armstrong METALWORKS ®...
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MetalWorks Modular Beams Installation Guide 2.5 Modular Beams Hanging Kit METALWORKS Modular Beams are suspended using Aircraft Cables and “quick release” Adjusters (Hanging Kit BPCS5136B). 1. Beams are to be suspended along their length at 1000mm centres. 2. Fasten appropriate anchors to the structure. You must have a hole to loop the Aircraft Cable through on the anchor.
MetalWorks Modular Beams Installation Guide Fig 1. Locating the Clamping Bracket in the 25mm Beam Slide Clamping Bracket from end of Beam Position Clamping Bracket at 1000mm Note: For 25mm wide Beams, ensure the OC. and attached Gripper Hook Hanger’s Clamping Bracket is assembled as per image above: The Top Plate of the Clamping Bracket must have “wings”...
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MetalWorks Modular Beams Installation Guide 2.9 Locating Cross Beams 1. Having installed the Primary Beams as per drawings and specification, cut Cross Beams to length. Insert Hook Over End Caps at both ends of each Cross Beam and screw fix into position as per Fig 4 & 5.
Procedure: Beams are removed by reversing the Installation procedure illustrated on previous page. 4. BACKLOADING Unless approved, Armstrong metal ceilings are designed to support only their own weight plus that of light weight insula- tion. All mechanical services must be independently supported.