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Tate Grid: Ceiling System
USER INSTALLATION REFERENCE GUIDE
Rev. 1, 2/2022
7510 Montevideo Road
© 2017 Tate Inc.
Jessup, MD 20794
410-799-4200
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  • Page 1 Tate Grid: Ceiling System USER INSTALLATION REFERENCE GUIDE Rev. 1, 2/2022 7510 Montevideo Road © 2017 Tate Inc. Jessup, MD 20794 410-799-4200...
  • Page 2 Tate Grid: Ceiling System Introduction Thank you for choosing Tate Grid. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with a reference for typical installation situations. We would be interested in hearing any comments you have on this installation manual, product, or overall experience.
  • Page 3: Bolt Torque

    Tate Grid: Ceiling System Bolt Torque All bolt connections to the top slot of the grid should be tightened flush to a washer with a maximum torque value of 30 in-lb, using a torque limiting screw gun or ratchet similar to:...
  • Page 4 Tate Grid: Ceiling System Thread Engagement When threading bolts or threaded rod into bottom slot to hang equipment, ensure that the bolt or rod is long enough to fully engage the depth of the slot entirely or thread tear-out could be possible. Any less than 75% engagement could cause thread tear-out at less than rated loads for the system.
  • Page 5 Tate Grid: Ceiling System Joints of Main Runners Turnbuckle & Starter Rod (PN28361) Turnbuckle Drops mid-Main Runner XL Connector (PN22297) Turnbuckle & Starter Rod (PN28361) 1/4”-20 Screw (PN23077) Field Connector (PN22293) 1/4” Lock Washer (PN23078) 1/4”-20 Screw (PN23077) 1/4” Lock Washer (PN23078) 7510 Montevideo Road ©...
  • Page 6 Tate Grid: Ceiling System Structural Tee Connections Field Connector (PN22293) 1/4”-20 Screw (PN23077) 1/4” Lock Washer (PN23078) 7510 Montevideo Road © 2017 Tate Inc. Jessup, MD 20794 410-799-4200...
  • Page 7 Tate Grid: Ceiling System Perimeter Intersection Perimeter & Structural Tee/MR Intersection Perimeter Connector (PN22295, 2 legs removed in field) Perimeter Connector (PN22295, 1 leg removed in field) 1/4”-20 Screw (PN23077) 1/4”-20 Screw (PN23077) 1/4” Lock Washer (PN23078) 1/4” Lock Washer (PN23078) 7510 Montevideo Road ©...