ACM Panel Fit

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ACM Panel Fit

• The ACM Panel may need to be cut down if a
  smaller size from the standard 4 x 8 (1220 x
  2440 mm) is required. This may be done on a
  standard circular saw, or table saw - so long as
  a metal blade is used - using a guide to ensure
  cuts are straight and clean. The protective film
  should be peeled back approximately 1 (25 mm)
  from the edges, but should remain on the panel
  otherwise. Gloves should be worn to keep panel
  clean and to protect hands from sharp edges.
• Once a panel is ready to be fit, it may be taken
  off the stack. Make sure not to drag sheets
  across, rather lift the sheet up off the stack
  then away. Although the panels have a protective
  film applied from the factory, reckless panel
  handling may cause damage to panel through the
  wrap. It is recommended that at least two persons
  carry one sheet. First, position panel on its
  long edge, lift it up and place in the horizontal
  End Frame. Second, rotate panel towards wall.
  Third, once panel is flush, slide the panel under
  the tab of the vertical End Frame.
• The panel should sit halfway under each tab
• Suction cups are also recommended for installing
  panels
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Fastener layout

• AL13 GENERAL INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS For
  sheathed wood frame, AL13 installs directly on
  building wrap. The mechanical fasteners anchor
  into building sheathing and studs where
  available.
• AL13 FRAME COMPONENTS System frame components
  are installed with mechanical fasteners, with a
  minimum of 2 fasteners per piece. See fastener
  specs for more details.
• AL13 PANEL SPACERS The panel spacers are
  installed with mechanical fasteners every 8 (203
  mm) on center, mounted vertically every 12 to
  18 (305 - 457 mm) on center with a minimum of 2
  fasteners per piece - and the two middle hangers
  mounted 8 (203 mm) on center. For narrow panels,
  a minimum of two panel spacers are required.
• AL13 PANELS Panels are fastened by the frame
  tabs around the entire perimeter. No traditional
  mechanical fasteners are required in the panel
  itself.
• AL13 ADHESIVE TAPE Acrylic adhesive tape (two
  sided) is applied full length to the two middle
  panel spacers - that are placed 8 inches (203
  mm) apart - to secure the panel during
  installation.
• The adhesive tape is redundant for fastening
  purposes.