Installation
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Typical Panel Details featuring Fixed Panel Direct Mount Ceiling Installation
received. Using the attached drawings identify all components received.
Ceiling Track
TEK screw
project.
DPC -3 Clip
2. Check and verify the quantities of components received against the quantities required for the
#8 x 1/2"
ClipSuspended Locking
#8 x 5/8" Type A screw
Direct and Direct
1. Prior to installation please check and verify that all required components have been
Direct Mounted Ceiling Installation Instructions
(Top View)
(27mm) thick, additional DPC 3 clips, will be required.
Perspective View
verify panel locations Panel Layout,
Ceiling Layout
Finishing ceiling track
and panel attachment clip positioning.
attached to Drywall ceiling (not shown)
3. Review installation drawings (Suspension Layout and Panel Layout)
(Panel Layout)
Ensure that all attachment clips will engage the structural support.
exceeding 48" (1220mm), or greater than 1 1/16"
Note - Suspension layout shown is typical for metal edged panel sizes up to 48" x 48" x 1 1/16"(1220mm x 1220mmx 27mm) thick. For panels
Top view, Starting ceiling trackattached to drywall ceiling (not shown).
Ceiling TrackCeiling Track
Back of Panel
Install
Install
Perspective View Starter Panel
ceiling and secured with suitable plastic plugs or toggle bolts.(by others). The end clips (DPC-3) are screwed to the substrate
onto wall track (as shown)First row of ceiling panels installed
4. Starter Panel : Note the configuration and placement of the DPC-3 clips. Panel is installed with the DPC-3 clips integrated with the ceiling track rail attached to the drywall ceiling structure
Ceiling track secured to substrate, studs
bolts by others.or ceiling with screws and plugs or toggle
DPC-3 Clip engaged into ceiling track
toggle bolts to secure.suitable plastic plugs or substrate ceiling. Use
End clips to be secured by screws into the
should be left). issues may occur (typical gap of 2mm or 1/16" between panels intermediate panels. Do not butt panels together as tolerance
support the panel leading edge. utilizing the starter panel installation to First row of intermediate panels installed
5. Intermediate Panel : Note the configuration and placement of the DPC-3 clips. Panel is installed with the end clips (DPC-3) over hanging the prior panel and offset to avoid interference with the starter panel clips. The second set of DPC-3 clips are then screwed to the substrate ceiling. This process is repeated for all
DPC 3 Clips as shown
suitable plastic plugs or toggle bolts to secure.
into the substratel ceiling. Use End clips to be secured by screws
Back of Panel
Perspective View Infill Panel
Install
Install
2 mm Tolerance 2mm tolerance
DPC 3 Clip
DPC 3 Clip
Tolerance
the placement and installation of direct mount panels. Panels Intermediate Panel:
which can be utilized during installation to balance the placement of panels. This process is to be repeated for
It is important to note that
tolerance issues may occur.
must be installed centered within their allowed opening. This will facilitate a tolerance allowance between panels
all infill panels.Under no circumstances should panels be butted tightly together during installation as
Intermediate Panel Note: the configuration and placement of the DPC-3 clips. Panel is installed with the end clips (DPC-3) over hanging the prior panel and offset to avoid interference with the starter panel clips. The second set of DPC-3 clips are are then screwed to the drywall ceiling. This process is repeated for all intermediate panels. Under no circumstances should panels be butted tightly together during installation as tolerance issues may occur.
DPC 3 Support Clip
ceiling clip (as shown)DPC 3 clip engaged into
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otherwise. Please review Decoustics approved shop drawings or contact
track attached to the ceiling substrate. Push locking clip upward
end panel to the previous intermediate panel. The second set of
with thin tool to disengage panel for removal.
panel and offset to avoid interference with the infill panel clips. A locking clip is attached to the end panel that mates and locks the
with the aluminum edge frame. Remove /
designed installations.
cut the fabric if it covers the lip of the
Note: The locking clip must be engaged
Decoustics engineering department for additional assistance on all custom
Must be installed
DPC-3 clips are aligned and mated with the continuous ceiling
Perspective View End Panel
aluminum edge.
Locking clip
however the installation technique remains the same unless noted
clips. Panel is installed with the end clips over hanging the prior
Locking clip6. End Panel Note: the configuration and placement of the DPC-3
This installation manual provides step by step instruction on the installation of Direct mount ceiling systems. The information is based on the most typical installation scenario. Note that some custom installations may vary,
Back of Panel
Panel clip
Install
7. Single Fabric Panel Mounting Note: the configuration and placement of DPC-3 clips on the back of the fabric panel. The DPC-3 clips engage the ceiling track mounted to the ceiling substrate (by others). Two spring type locking clips are utilized to ensure that the fabric panel does not disengage from the ceiling track.
Single Fabric Panel Mounting Instructions
Screw inserted into ceiling track prevents the
DPC-3 Clip
Typical resin edged fabric panel (as shown)
Spring type locking clip to ensure that ceilingpanels will not disengage from the ceiling track.
panel from sliding sideways off of the track rail.
8. Multiple Fabric Panel Mounting Note: the configuration and placement of DPC-3 clips on the back of the fabric panel. The DPC-3 clips engage the ceiling track mounted to the drywall ceiling (by others). Two spring type locking clips are utilized to ensure that the fabric panel does not disengage from the ceiling track.
Spring type Locking Clip
DPC-3 Locking Clip
Fabric type acoustic panel