Victaulic VicFlex I-VICFLEX Field Installation Handbook page 18

Overview
The following section identifies the requirements for ceiling or wall construction. Contact
Victaulic for information regarding applications that do not appear in this section.
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Style AB1, AB2, AB7, and AB10 Brackets
Construction shall meet the requirements of ASTM C635 for ceiling suspension systems
and shall be installed in accordance with ASTM C636 standards. VdS Approval for Style
AB1, AB2, AB7, and AB10 Brackets applies only for use with the following manufacturers'
ceiling suspension systems:
AMF
Armstrong Durlum
Chicago
Metallic
Style AB3 Bracket
The Victaulic VicFlex
®
for pendent or sidewall applications in wood, metal, or concrete block walls or ceilings.
Style AB4 Bracket
Construction shall meet the requirements of ASTM C645 for hat furring channel ceiling
systems and shall be installed in accordance with ASTM C754 standards. NOTE: VdS
Approval for the Style AB4 Bracket does not require specific approval for manufacturers
of hat furring channel ceiling systems.
Style AB5 Bracket
The Victaulic VicFlex
®
studs and CD Profile (60 mm) channel ceiling systems.
Style AB6 Bracket
The Victaulic VicFlex
®
the minimum thickness of the ceiling or wall is 3 inches/76 mm and the strength and
structure of the ceiling or wall is comparable to or stronger than thin-clad aluminum
freezer panel.
Style AB11 Bracket
Construction shall meet the requirements of ASTM C635 for ceiling suspension systems
and shall be installed in accordance with ASTM C636 or ASTM C754 standards. VdS
Approval for Style AB11 Brackets applies only for use with the following manufacturers'
ceiling suspension systems:
AMF
Armstrong Durlum
Chicago
Metallic
Style AB12 Bracket
The Victaulic VicFlex
®
suspended and hard-lid ceilings.
Style ABBA and ABMM Brackets
The Victaulic VicFlex
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multiple configurations on various wall and ceiling surfaces. Refer to the specific product
instructions in this handbook for a complete listing of installation configurations.
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Gema-
Dipling
Armstrong
Hilti
Geipel Knauf
Style AB3 Bracket is designed for use as a surface-mount bracket
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Style AB5 Bracket is designed for use on wood or metal joists/
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Style AB6 assembly shall be installed only in applications where
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Gema-
Dipling
Armstrong
Hilti
Geipel Knauf
Style AB12 Threaded Rod Bracket is designed for use in
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Style ABBA and ABMM Brackets are designed for installation in
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Lafarge
Lindner
Odenwald
Lafarge
Lindner
Odenwald
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS REV_A
Richter
Rigips USG Donn
Rockfon Pagos
Richter
Rigips USG Donn
Rockfon Pagos
Suckow &
Fischer
Suckow &
Fischer