Installation guide ROCKFON ROCKFON System T, ROCKFON System HAT Impact-resistant and high impact-resistant acoustic panel solutions
ROCKFON System T, ROCKFON System HATT Contents System selection...3 Edges and sizes...3 ROCKFON System T (impact-resistant) Components...4 Mounting diagrams...4 Single-panel height solutions...5 Multiple-panel height solutions....6 1. Perimeter trim... 7 2. T fixing brackets and supporting brackets....8 3. Wall panels and horizontal intermediate profiles...9 4. Vertical intermediate profiles...11 ROCKFON System HAT (high impact-resistant) Components...12 Mounting diagrams...12 5. Perimeter trim...13 6. Wall panels and horizontal intermediate profiles...14 7. Vertical intermediate profiles...15 For information about storage, handling, service integration and special requirements, this system installation guide should be read and used in conjunction with ROCKFON General Guidelines for Installation. ROCKFON System T ROCKFON System HAT Installation shows 1200 x 1200mm layout at top and 2700 x 1200mm at bottom. 2
ROCKFON System T, ROCKFON System HATT System selection ROCKFON s are tough and durable in their own right, however overall system impact resistance will be determined by the type of installation system chosen. Contact ROCKFON for further information and advice about impact resistance. We recommend the use of clean nitrile or PU coated gloves when installing ROCKFON tiles in order to avoid fingerprint marking on the surface. For an optimum work environment, we recommend installers always observe common work practices and follow installation advice as shown on our packaging. ROCKFON System T: Impact-resistant solution, 40 mm thick ROCKFON VertiQ A24 panels can be installed using J channel perimeter trims and standard 38 mm deep T24 tees as intermediate profiles fastened directly to the using T fixing brackets and supporting brackets (when needed). ROCKFON System HAT: High impact-resistant solution, according to DIN 18 032-3 for panels or Class 1A according to EN 13964 annex D for ceilings In order to achieve high impact resistance against, for example, balls in sports halls, 40 mm thick ROCKFON VertiQ A HAT panels should be installed using 1 mm thick steel ROCKFON System HAT profiles fixed directly to the. Important Use mounting screws/methods appropriate for the material. Ensure that the is smooth and level. Any leveling correction must be done before any installation begins. For high impact-resistant solutions using ROCKFON System HAT, ROCKFON VertiQ panels must be mounted directly on the without any gap behind them. Edges and sizes ROCKFON VertiQ A24 ROCKFON System T ROCKFON VertiQ A HAT ROCKFON System HAT ROCKFON VertiQ edges and panel dimensions 40 mm M = Module size A24 = M minus 8 mm (M-8 mm) A HAT = M minus 28 mm () ROCKFON s Edge Module size* (mm) Exact size* (mm) A24 1200 x 1200 x 40 1192 x 1192 x 40 A24 2700 x 1200 x 40 2692 x 1192 x 40 A HAT 1200 x 1200 x 40 1172 x 1172 x 40 A HAT 2700 x 1200 x 40 2672 x 1172 x 40 * For other dimensions, please contact ROCKFON. 3
ROCKFON System T Rear view of installation seen from inside the. 40 mm deep J channel perimeter trims and 38 mm deep T24 tees as intermediate vertical and horizontal profiles are used for ROCKFON System T. J channel perimeter trims are fastened with screws, together with SMF clips where needed. For multiple-panel installations, both horizontal and vertical T24 intermediate profiles clip into place using T fixing brackets mounted directly to the. Supporting brackets are also required for multiple-height or off-floor/ base support installations. Total installation depth is 40 mm. Components Wall panels Perimeter trim Intermediate profiles T fixing bracket Supporting bracket Clip ROCKFON VertiQ A24 3000 mm long 40 mm J channel, wide-side and narrow-side 3000 mm long 38 mm deep T24 tees for use with 38 mm deep T24 tees (patent pending) 15x35x50 mm SMF clip Perimeter trim, bottom for multiple-height installations resting on the floor or base support, use a M-4 mm measure between the bottom J channel perimeter trim and first horizontal T24 intermediate profiles. This is to ensure the ROCKFON VertiQ top edges are properly covered by T24 front capping. All further vertical levels will use standard M measure distance. Supporting bracket these provide required bottom support to panels within a multipleheight or off-floor/base support installation. They are mounted so the underside is 4 mm above the module axis line (which the T fixing bracket channels are centred on) so the panels come to rest upon them (see the diagram on page 6). SMF clip for use when the top J channel perimeter trim needs to be installed last, offering demountability. Mounting diagrams 400 mm 950 mm 2700 x 1200 600 mm 1500 mm 600 mm 950 mm 400 mm 2700 x 1200 600 mm 1500 mm 600 mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm 600 mm 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 600 mm 600 mm 1200 mm 600 mm 2700 x 1200 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm 900 mm 1500 mm 600 mm 4
ROCKFON System T Single-panel high solutions 1. Top J channel fixed wide-side to the with SMF clip, min. 14 mm distance to the ceiling should remain. Insert the top J channel perimeter trim into the SMF clips, then lift it up 14 mm to allow the top edge of the panel to fit in. When all the panels are in place, the top J channel slides back down to cover the top edges. Vertical T24 intermediate profiles clicked into T fixing brackets should be installed before lowering the top J channel perimeter trim. 2. Top J channel fixed narrow-side to the with SMF clip, can be mounted directly under the ceiling. Insert the top J channel perimeter trim into the SMF clips, then the top edge of the ROCKFON into the top J channel perimeter trim so the bottom edge can pass over and set down into the bottom J channel perimeter trim. Vertical T24 intermediate profiles are installed as the final step using the same motion as used for the panels. top J channel min. 14 mm under the ceiling 1 M M-4 mm 2 M M-14 mm 14 mm top J channel perimeter trim fixed wide-side to the with SMF clip top J channel perimeter trim fixed narrow-side to the with SMF clip SMF clip fixed to the SMF clip fixed to the scuff-resistant base support, e.g. solid timber scuff-resistant base support, e.g. solid timber Bottom J channel perimeter trim: 1. supported by scuff-resistant base support 2. unsupported, above the floor, with supporting brackets inside 3. supported by the floor 40 mm bottom J channel perimeter trim fixed wide edge to the scuff-resistant baseboard, e.g. solid timber 40 mm bottom J channel perimeter trim fixed wide edge to the 15x35x50 mm supporting brackets inside bottom J channel fixed to the 40 mm bottom J channel perimeter trim fixed wide edge to the 5
ROCKFON System T Multi-panel high solutions M M M-4 mm M-8 mm M-8 mm M-8 mm 40 mm 40 mm 4 mm top J channel perimeter trim fixed wide-side to the supporting bracket fixed to the 4 mm above axis T fixing bracket fixed to the, channel centred on the axis horizontal T24 intermediate profile clicked into T Fixing bracket base J channel perimeter trim fixed wide-side to the 600 mm VertiQ 1200x1200-1 supporting bracket VertiQ 2700x1200 vertical - 2 supporting brackets VertiQ 2700x1200 horizontal - 3 supporting brackets panel = M-8 mm M = 2700 mm or 1200 mm supporting bracket for 2700x1200 vertical and horizontal, align base 4 mm above axis supporting bracket for 2700x1200 vertical and horizontal, align base 4 mm above axis 400 mm 400 mm 4 mm 300 mm 300 mm 600 mm 300 mm T fixing bracket, channel centred on the axis supporting bracket for 1200x1200 and 2700x1200 horizontal, align base 4 mm above axis and at panel-width centre 6
ROCKFON System T 1. Perimeter trim 3.7 1.2 1.3 3.8 3.9 Module (M) Module (M) Module (M-4 mm) 1.4 1.5 1.1 Mark out all the axes for perimeter trims and intermediate profiles at Module (M) measures. For the bottom row of panels, use M-4 mm up from the bottom J channel perimter trim. every 400 mm within 1200 mm 1.2 Top and side perimeter trims affixed wide edge to the. every 400 mm within 1200 mm every 300 mm 1.3 Side perimeter trim affixed wide edge to the, top perimeter trim affixed narrow edge to the with SMF clip. This method allows for demounting of the top trim. support bracket at panel centre, 1200 mm and 2700 mm horizontal every 450 mm within 2700 mm 400 mm in from both left and right edges, all 2700 mm panels every 450 mm within 2700 mm Important Use mounting screws/methods appropriate for the material. Use a sharp-bladed saw to carefully achieve neat corner joints. Placing an internal support, e.g. 40 mm thick wood block, inside the perimeter trim will reduce bending / damage when cutting. Use supporting brackets to support multi-height installation panels and bottom perimeter trim not resting on the floor/base support; For off-floor installations, consideration should be given to using a scuffresistant skirting or base support between the floor and bottom perimeter trim. This will reduce the likelihood of damage from shoes, luggage, vaccuum cleaners or other floor-level risks and help avoid ball or human contact with any low-lying perimeter trim corners. 1.4 Bottom perimeter trim resting on the floor or other solid base support material. 1.5 Bottom perimeter trim floating above the floor requires the use of supporting brackets. 7
ROCKFON System T 2. T fixing brackets and supporting brackets T fixing brackets and supporting brackets are required to: prevent accidental removal of intermediate profiles; provide enough support for each panel separately in multiple-height installations; make a secure yet demountable installation intermediate profiles can be removed from their T fixing brackets by using a special teeremoval tool, as long as their positions are known. Remember to follow recommended guidelines for quantity and positioning of both T fixing brackets and supporting brackets. Important Creating a demountable solution depends on knowing where all the T fixing brackets are located after installation is completed. An installation diagram clearly showing the positions of all T fixing brackets should be made and archived. This will enable easy location of these components for any subsequent maintenance. Module 1200 mm 600 mm 300 mm 300 mm T fixing brackets Supporting brackets Module 1200 mm 600 mm 1200 mm 600 mm 2.1 Placement of all T fixing brackets and supporting brackets should be measured out and mounted before any panel installation begins. Doing so will greatly reduce installation time. Ensure that all brackets line up T fixing brackets channel on the module axis, supporting brackets underside 4 mm above it. Consumption guide (pieces per panel) Panel size (mm) Panel orientation 2700 x 1200 Vertical 2700 x 1200 Horizontal 1200 x 1200 Supporting brackets (off-floor/base support or multi-panel height installations only) 2: 400 mm in from both left and right edges 3: 400 mm in from both left and right edges, one at panel-centre 1: 600 mm in from both left and right edges (panel-centre) T fixing brackets, horizontal 0 if a single-panel height installation, 2 at each additional panel junction: 300 mm in from both left and right edges 0 if a single-panel height installation, 2 at each additional panel junction: 600 mm in from both left and right edges 0 if a single-panel height installation, 2 at each additional panel junction: 300 mm in from both left and right edges T fixing brackets, vertical 0 if a single-panel wide installation, 2 at each additional panel junction: 600 mm in from both top and bottom edges 0 if a single-panel wide installation, 1 at each additional panel junction: 600 mm in from both top and bottom edges (panel-centre) 0 if a single-panel wide installation, 1 at each additional panel junction: 600 mm in from both top and bottom edges (panel-centre) Installation of ROCKFON s should only be done using components supplied by ROCKFON. Components are sold separately. Failure to follow these instruction will void any warranty. 8
ROCKFON System T 3. Wall panels These instructions cover both single and multiple-height installations. For multiple, the terms upper and lower refer respectively to the uppermost and lowermost panels. Start installing ROCKFON VertiQ panels working inward from the outside / perimeter panels, both left and right. Ensure that all outside / perimeter panel edges are securely under their perimeter trims. As outside / perimeter panels are installed, cover their horizontal joints with 38 mm deep tees cut to exactly M-12 mm (see diagram on page 11). This secures the panel enough to continue safely working inward. 3.1 Angle an upper panel into the top J channel perimeter trim, then flat against the. Ensure there is sufficient trim overlapping the panel top, then slide it carefully into the vertical J channel perimeter trim. 3.2 The bottom of all multiple-height installation panels should rest securely on their supporting bracket(s) see diagram on page 6. 3.3 Angle a lower panel into the bottom J channel perimeter trim, then flat against the. Slide it carefully into the vertical J channel perimeter trim. 3.4 When required, remember to use supporting brackets mounted inside the bottom J channel perimeter trim. 3.5 Install any intermediate panels, working from upper to lower. They should sit securely in place via supporting bracket(s) and perimeter trim see diagram on page 6. 3.6 Cover the horizontal joints between panels by clicking T24 profiles into the T fixing brackets, then slide it carefully under the perimeter trim edge. These horizontal tees must be cut to an exact dimension of M-12 mm. 9
ROCKFON System T 3.7 External corner two vertical J channel perimeter trims are fastened to each other every 300 mm and from each end. The -mounted perimeter trim is fixed wide-edge to the, also every 300 mm. 3.8 Internal corner one vertical J channel perimeter trim is mounted a distance of 40 mm from the corner, wide-edge affixed to the every 300 mm. This allows a ROCKFON to slide into the corner behind it. 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.9 Perimeter trim finishing around a door or window should always be done with J channel perimeter trims mounted wide-edge to the, affixed every 300 mm and from all ends. To minimize panel waste, measure and cut carefully while ensuring adequate perimeter trim overlap. 3.10 Cover all remaining horizontal joints between panels by clicking T24 profiles into the T fixing brackets. Horizontal profiles should be cut to an exact dimension of M-12 mm. Ensure the outter ends of the horizontal tees are covered by the perimeter trims. Important The standard locking connectors at each end of a T24 profile are not needed when installing ROCKFON VertiQ A24 in ROCKFON System T. Do not include them in any measurements, simply cut them off. 3.11 Install all remaining intermediate panels as described on page 9, working from the top downwards. During installation, cover all horizontal joints with T24 profiles by clicking them into the T fixing brackets. When the entire installation is fitted with ROCKFON s, the final step is covering all the vertical joints with long tees clicked into T fixing brackets (see next section). 10
ROCKFON System T 4. Vertical intermediate profiles 4.1 When the entire surface is covered with panels, cover all the vertical joints with long T24 profiles clicked into the T fixing brackets. These vertical tees must be cut to an exact length of X-12 mm, where X is the installation height. Ensure the ends of all horizontal tees are covered by the vertical tees, and that both ends of the vertical tees are sufficiently covered by the top and bottom perimeter trims. Use additional T fixing brackets to connect vertical profile extensions when required. 4.2 All ROCKFON VertiQ A24 panels and tees installed. Wall M -12 mm M -12 mm M -12 mm M M M M = Module 11
ROCKFON System HATT Rear view of installation seen from 'inside' the. 40 mm deep HAT profiles, made from 1.0 mm thick steel, are used as vertical and horizontal profiles in the ROCKFON VertiQ high impact resistant ROCKFON System HAT. 40 mm deep J channels, or alternatively the same HAT profiles, both made of 1.0 mm thick steel are used as perimeter trims. All the profiles are affixed directly to the with appropriate fixings, suitable to the material. Total installation depth is 40 mm. Components Wall panels Perimeter trim Intermediate profiles ROCKFON VertiQ HAT 2700 mm long, 1 mm thick 40 mm deep J channel, wide-side and narrow-side 2700 mm long, 1 mm thick HAT (alternative) 1148 mm and 2700 mm long, 1 mm thick HAT Mounting diagrams Wall M-12 mm M M M-12 mm 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm M = Module Wall 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm 1200 x 1200 2700 x 1200 2700 x 1200 1200 x 1200 2700 x 1200 12
ROCKFON System HATT 5. Perimeter trim M (using HAT top trim) M-12 (using J channel top trim) Module (M) M (using HAT bottom trim) M-12 (using J channel bottom trim) 5.1 Mark out all the axes for perimeter trims and intermediate profiles. Important Use mounting screws/methods appropriate for the material. Use a sharp-bladed saw to carefully achieve neat corner joints. Placing an internal support, e.g. 40 mm thick wood block, inside the perimeter trim will reduce bending / damage when cutting. 5.2 Top and side perimeter trims, wide edge to the. For off-floor installations, consideration should be given to using a scuff-resistant skirting or base support between the floor and bottom perimeter trim. This will reduce the likelihood of damage from shoes, luggage, vacuum cleaners or other floor-level risks and help avoid ball or human contact with any low-lying perimeter trim corners. 5.3 Bottom perimeter trim resting on the floor or other solid base support material. 13
ROCKFON System HATT 6. Wall panels and horizontal intermediate profiles 6.1 Start installing ROCKFON VertiQ panels working inward from the outside / perimeter panels, both left and right, bottom panels first. Ensure that all outside / perimeter panel edges are securely under their perimeter trims. 6.2 For multiple-height installations, place the next panel above and cover the horizontal joint(s) between panels with a 40 mm HAT profile the exact length of M-52 mm (see diagram on page 15), affixed at panel centre (figure 6.4). Ensure that the panel edges are covered by perimeter trims (J or HAT) and intermediate HAT profiles. 6.3 All outside / perimeter panels installed with horizontal HAT profiles. 52 mm 6.4 Install all the remaining panels and horizontal HAT profiles, working toward the middle. Cover all the horizontal joints with HAT profiles centred on the panel width leaving a 52 mm gap between them for the vertical HAT profile. 14
ROCKFON System HATT 7. Vertical intermediate profiles Wall M = Module 50 mm vertical HAT M M-52 mm horizontal HAT 50 mm vertical HAT 7.1 All ROCKFON s and HAT profiles installed. The vertical HAT profile edges should meet cleanly against the horizontal HAT profile edges, not overlap them. 15
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