Handling + Storing of Panels
Handling
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When a
CeramicSteel panels are shipped, they
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are protected by craft paper or a self-adhesive
transparent polyethylene film. Keep panels in the
original package until installation.
•
Handle with care to prevent damage.
•
Never slide panels off the stack during handling.
Panels should always be lifted and moved in a
vertical position.
•
Never place an a
panel in a vertical position on
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the floor. This is to prevent damage to the edges.
•
Prevent dirt from settling on and between panels
to avoid surface damage, scratches or defects.
•
Follow all safety instructions regarding personal
protection when processing the panels.
•
Protect panel surface against sawdust and
sparks (metal particles).
•
a
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CeramicSteel will chip when cut or drilled with
power tools. Hand-cutting can cause chipping
up to approx. 2 mm from the edge. When
chipping is in excess of 2 mm, please check the
state of cutting tools and check that the panel is
adequately supported and clamped to prevent it
from vibrating.
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All cut or drilled sections should be protected
against humidity with PVC tape and/or by
covering/sealing profiles or sealing washers.
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For detailed processing instructions, please refer
to the a
processing instructions.
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Storing
• Keep panels dry and free of debris.
• Store panels inside temps 50-90 °F (10-32 °C).
• Any panels stored outside should be protected
from inclement weather conditions.
• Place panels on hard, flat surfaces that are not
subject to standing water.
• a
CeramicSteel panels should be stacked no
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more than three high.
• Panels should never be stored vertically or in
such a way that the corners are vulnerable to
damage.
If you have a problem, question, or a request, call
your local fabricator, your regional sales manager
or PolyVision Customer Service. PolyVision's global
customer service team can be contacted on
polyvision.com.
Table 1 Horizontal Installation
Product
Weight (kg/lb)/panel
Frameless Flow 1830
28 kg / 61.73 lb
Frameless Flow 2420
37 kg / 81.57 lb
Required Materials + Equipment
Required Equipment
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Drill
•
Pencil
•
#2 Bit
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Level or laser
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Glass suction cup lifters (2)
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2 or 3-step ladder
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Pliers
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Tape measure
Materials Provided
NOTE: Items are not drawn to scale. Quantity of wall anchors and screws will vary per product
due to the various widths. Board size determines the quantity of anchors and screws.*
Vertical wall brackets
Horizontal oriented panels
or vertical oriented panels
Frameless Flow Panels
Panel A
Right
Panel B
Intermediate
Anchors
Panel C
Left
Product
Panel A (right)
# Vertical
# Horizontal
# Screws/
Brackets
Brackets
Anchors
Vertical Frameless Flow
Frameless Flow 1830
1
2
17
Frameless Flow 2420
1
3
24
Horizontal Frameless Flow
Frameless Flow 1830
1
2
15
Frameless Flow 2420
1
2
25
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Horizontal wall brackets
Screws
Table 2
Panel B (intermediate)
Panel C (left)
# Vertical
# Horizontal
# Screws/
# Vertical
# Horizontal
Brackets
Brackets
Anchors
Brackets
Brackets
1
2
17
0
2
1
3
24
0
3
1
2
15
0
2
1
2
25
0
2
# Screws/
Anchors
10
15
10
20