2A. Topcat Install For U.s. And Canada; 2B. Topcat Install (Outside U.s. & Canada); 3A. Securing The Topcat For U.s. & Canada - Lightspeed TOPCAT Installation Manual

2a. TOPCAT INSTALL FOR U.S. & CANADA
2' X 2' AND 2' X 4' CEILINg gRID
The dimensions of the TOPCAT are 2' x 2' and is designed to fit into any standard
2' x 2' or 2' x 4' suspended ceiling tile grid.
a. If the ceiling tile that was removed is 2' x 4', it needs to be cut in half to
accommodate the TOPCAT. If the ceiling tile that was removed is 2' x 2', no
cutting of the tile is necessary, skip to Step 2A.
b. Set the ceiling tile on a flat work surface with the patterned side facing down.
c. Using a straight edge, cut the 2' x 4' ceiling in half (see figure 2) leaving two
2' x 2' sections.
d. Locate the 2' ceiling grid t-bar provided. Locate the attachment slots in
the existing ceiling grid and snap the new t-bar into place to create two 2' x 2'
openings (see figure 3).
2b. TOPCAT INSTALL (OUTSIDE U.S. &
CANADA)
600MM X 600MM CEILINg gRID
The TOPCAT has spacer brackets mounted on each of the four sides. With these
brackets installed, the TOPCAT will fit a standard 2' x 2' suspended ceiling grid.
With the brackets removed, it will fit a 600mm x 600mm ceiling grid.
Remove the spacer brackets from each of the four sides of the TOPCAT. (see
Figure 1 pg 13)
NOTE: If your ceiling grid is any other dimension than mentioned above, contact
your local Lightspeed Representative.
Figure 2:
Cut the 2' x 4' Tile in Half
Figure 3:
Create Two 2' x 2' Openings
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Throw Away Remaining Ceiling Tile
24" Cut with straight
edge
Existing
New T-Bar
Tile Grid
TOPCAT
3a. SECURING THE TOPCAT FOR U.S. &
CANADA
To comply with Building Codes, the TOPCAT MUST be secured with 2 safety
wires.
a. Locate the 20ft length of safety wire. The safety wire needs
to be permanently attached to the solid building structure above.
b. Cut the 20ft safety wire in half, leaving two 10ft pieces.
c. Install anchors (or eye screws if necessary) into the building structure.
d. Loop one end of the safety wire through the anchor (or eye screw), then twist it
around itself at least five times (Figure 1). Repeat for second anchor.
e. Lift the TOPCAT up and lay it into the desired grid location (Figure 4).
CAUTION: make sure the TOPCAT is stable on the grid rails with the side
brackets hooked over the rails. If not stable there could be a danger of it falling
until safety wires are attached.
f. Pull one of the tabs up on the TOPCAT (located in opposite corners) and loop
the other end of the safety wire through the tab. Pull the wire through until it is
taut and twist it around itself at least five times to secure the TOPCAT. Cut
off any excess wire if needed.
g. Repeat with securing the second safety wire to the other tab. (see figure 5).
Figure 1:
Attaching the safety wire to the building structure
Safety wire tab
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