Armstrong MetalWorks User manual

MetalWorks Modular
Beams
Installation Guide
METALWORKS

MetalWorks Modular Beams Installation Guide
1. GENERAL
DO NOT REMOVE BEAMS FROM THE CARTON UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR
ENTIRETY.
1.1 Product Description
The Armstrong METALWORKS Modular Beams ceiling system consists of a range of extruded aluminium Beam profiles
which are suspended by the Armstrong Aircraft Cable Hanging System as per details below.
The Modular Beam System is made up of a Primary Beams installed at the specified spacing, with Secondary (Cross) Beams
cut to size and connected at right angles to the Primary beams to suit the specified module.
1.2 General Installation Conditions
Armstrong METALWORKS ceilings are INTERIOR FINISHES ONLY and conditions during the installation should reflect this.
Armstrong recommends during installation that relative humidity should not exceed 99%, within a temperature range of
0 to 49 degrees Celsius and with the absence of any “standing water”. Conditions following completion should be
maintained as such.
Because of the risk of soiling, the installation of ceiling tiles should only take place after the completion of any work
generating large amounts of dust. The wearing of clean gloves is recommended for installation work. The ceiling installer is
responsible for the satisfactory installation of the ceiling and adherence to industry best practice and in accordance with
AS/NZS2785:2020
Ceiling tiles should only be stored in a dust-free and dry area. It is important to ensure that the tiles are not subjected to
any mechanical influences, such as damage caused by the underlying surface. Ceiling tiles delivered on pallets should be
stored in their original packaging until they are installed. Where this is not possible, care should be taken to ensure that
cartons are stored with the designated side facing upwards. The installation company is responsible for the careful storage
of tiles.
The integrity of the entire suspended ceiling depends on the hangers (Australian / New Zealand standard 2785-2020)
which are used to support the Main Beams. Bracing is to be applied where required to ensure the Suspension System
remains square.
*Note: Specially designed MetalWorks Ceilings for EXTERIOR applications are available upon request. Contact your
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Representative for details and conditions.
1.3 Fire Performance
METALWORKS Modular Beams may obstruct or skew the existing or planned fire sprinkler water distribution pattern, or
possibly delay the activation of the fire sprinkler or fire detection system. Designers and installers are advised to consult a
fire protection engineer.
1.4 Before You Start
All material delivered to site should be checked for damage, unopened and original packages. At this stage if you are
unsure of the suitability of material for this project, ask questions, as it is very expensive to remove materials that have
been installed. All materials to be kept dry and protected from the elements
1.5 Other Conditions
Unless specified and approved by Armstrong, METALWORKS Modular Beams cannot be used to support any other material.

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 General
METALWORKS Modular Beams may require two people to install and align. The suspension system chosen must be
fastened to the structure in accordance with building code in your area.
2.2 Plenum Space
The installation of Armstrong METALWORKS®Modular Beams requires no more space in the plenum than that which is
required to hang the suspension system. Beams never need to travel into the plenum space during installation or removal.
2.3 Determine Ceiling Orientation
It is important at this stage to determine the direction the ceiling Beams to be installed. The drawings and speciication
supplied by the builder will show the direction, location, and spacing of the Primary Beams required for the project.
Primary Beams are typically oriented perpendicular to the roof purlins or joists.
2.4 Modular Beams Suspension
Beam Layout
Primary Beams are to be installed parallel, with
layout as per drawings and speciication.
Cross Beams connect to the Primary
Beams at 90 degrees, also as per
drawings and speciication.
100x25 mm
MODULAR BEAM SYSTEM
BPCS5136B
HANGER @
1000 MM C/C
OR AS REQUIRED
HOOK OVER END CAP
Item Description
BAF1003600__* Beam: 100x25
BAF100503600__* Beam: 100x50
BAF100HOECM Hook Over End Cap: 100x25
BAF10050HOECM Hook Over End Cap: 100x50
UNI112S Joiner
BPCS5136B Hanger
* Refers to Beam Colour: EG WH for Satin White or BL for Black
HOOK OVER
END CAP
25mm BEAM
Item
BAF100HOECM
M
BAFFLE JOINER
Item UNI112S
BPCS5136B
HANGER
WITH
AIRCRAFT
CABLE
Modular Beams Suspension System Components
Example module:
500x500mm

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2.5 Modular Beams Hanging Kit
METALWORKS Modular Beams are suspended using Aircraft Cables and “quick release” Adjusters (Hanging Kit BPCS5136B).
1. Beams are to be suspended along their length at 1000mm centres.
2. Fasten appropriate anchors to the structure. You must have a hole to loop the Aircraft Cable through on the anchor.
3. For each suspension point – Insert an aircraft cable into the top of the Gripper Cable Adjuster.
4. Insert the Gripper Hook into the bottom of the Cable Adjustor.
2.6 Installation of the Modular Beam Proiles
Unless speciically ordered, Beams will be factory produced to a nominal size, typically 3,600mm. Beam extrusions may
need to be trimmed to exact dimension, which can be done simply, on site, using an aluminium drop saw.
1. Locate the Beam Suspension Clamping Bracket into the top of the Beam as shown in drawing (Fig 1 & 2 – refer page 5).
The Clamping Bracket consists of three elements: Bottom U shaped Plate, Top Plate and Eye Bolt.
For 25mm Beam (Fig 1) – From either end of Beam, slide in Clamping Brackets and locate into position (1000mm along
length). Ensure the Hanger’s Clamping Bracket is assembled as per image in Fig 1 (page 5): The Top Plate of the Clamping
Bracket must have wings positioned facing downward. Finger tighten in position by turning the top of the eye bolt.
For 50mm Beam (Fig 2) – Locate Brackets at 1000mm centres along length of Beam. Ensure the Hanger’s Clamping
Bracket is assembled as per image in Fig 2 (page 5): The Top Plate of the Clamping Bracket must have “wings” positioned
facing upward. Finger tighten in position by turning the top of the eye bolt.
2. Beams are then lifted into position.
3. Attach Gripper bottom end assembly to Beam Clamping Bracket.
4. Gently pull the cable through the Cable Adjuster until all the slack is removed
5. To release the cable, take all weight o the Adjuster, push the release mechanism, and simply slide the cable out as
needed.
8. Level the Beam and trim the Aircraft Cable at the desired length.
MetalWorks Modular Beams Installation Guide
L = 2000
2x
2x
2x
max. 2000
ca. 20
MPORTANT SAFETY AND QUALITY NOTE: Do not allow
any portion of wire or aircraft cable to drop below the
top of a Beam while adjusting inal height. To do so
could cause injury to the installer or scratch the edge
of the Beam.
After the panel height is correct, cuto excess cable
leaving about 25mm remaining out the cable adjuster.
Assembled Detail BPCS5136B – 4 items/kit

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2.7 Connecting Beams
Beams are connected at ends with Joiners (item UNI112S), which
are inserted into the top and bottom slots of the Beam section
and fastened with grub screws. It is recommended that the bottom
Joiner is located 1st and fastened on one side only. The top Joiner
is then itted and secured with grub screws, also on one side.
Then the two Beam sections are joined and the top Joiner is screw
fastened on the 2nd Beam proile (see Fig. 3).
Where required, End Caps are located on exposed ends of Beam
sections. End Caps are simply located by pushing into the Beam
section. However due to manufacturing tolerances there may be a
requirement to apply construction adhesive to the End Cap to
avoid it from falling out (see Fig 3).
2.8 Cutting Options
Beam sections are to be cut to speciied length on site, using an
aluminium drop saw.
MetalWorks Modular Beams Installation Guide
Fig 1. Locating the Clamping Bracket in the 25mm Beam
Slide Clamping Bracket from end of Beam
Slide Clamping Bracket from end of Beam
Position Clamping Bracket at 1000mm
OC. and attached Gripper Hook
Note: For 25mm wide Beams, ensure the
Hanger’s Clamping Bracket is assembled
as per image above: The Top Plate of the
Clamping Bracket must have “wings”
positioned facing downward.
Note: For 50mm wide Beams, ensure the
Hanger’s Clamping Bracket is assembled
as per image above: The Top Plate of the
Clamping Bracket must have “wings”
positioned facing upward.
Position Clamping Bracket at 1000mm
OC, and attached Gripper Hook
Fig 2. Locating the Clamping Bracket in the 50mm Beam
BEAM JOINER
BEAM
BEAM JOINER
(ALIGNMENT ONLY)
WITH FIXING SCREWS
BEAM
END CAP
Fig. 3

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MetalWorks Modular Beams Installation Guide
2.9 Locating Cross Beams
1. Having installed the Primary Beams as per drawings and speciication, cut Cross Beams to length. Insert Hook Over End
Caps at both ends of each Cross Beam and screw ix into position as per Fig 4 & 5.
2. Locate and position Cross Beams according to drawings and speciication. Screw ix accordingly as per Fig 6 & 7.
Fig 4. Location of Hook Over End Cap into 25x100mm Cross Beam
Fig 5. Location of Hook Over End Cap into 50x100mm Cross Beam
Fig 6. Fixing 25x100mm Cross Beams
HOOK OVER
END CAP
BPCS5136B
HANGER @
1000 mm C/C
OR AS
REQUIRED SCREW INTO
POSITION
HOOK OVER
END CAP
BPCS5136B
HANGER @
1000 mm
C/C OR AS
REQUIRED
Note: Due to
manufacturing
tolerances it is
recommended
that construction
adhesive be
applied to the
End Cap locating
langes to ensure
it is securely
ixed to the
Beam end.

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MetalWorks Modular Beams Installation Guide
3. BEAM REMOVAL
All Beams are removable without moving up into the plenum.
Procedure: Beams are removed by reversing the Installation procedure illustrated on previous page.
4. BACKLOADING
Unless approved, Armstrong metal ceilings are designed to support only their own weight plus that of light weight insula-
tion. All mechanical services must be independently supported.
5. MAINTENANCE
Ceiling Beams may be cleaned at any time. However, any maintenance work on suspended ceilings should only be car-
ried out after the technical functions of the ceiling installation have been carefully checked. In cases of doubt, the rele-
vant Armstrong sales oice should be contacted.
In the case of damage to individual Beams, these can be exchanged within the systems. In such instances, especially
after extended periods of use, colour variations may occur when individual tiles are replaced.
Armstrong – paint coatings
Armstrong ceiling Beams are inished with a polyester powdercoat.
Cleaning of Armstrong METALWORKS®ceilings
The frequency of cleaning will depend upon the function and usage of each area and the eiciency of the air condition-
ing/heating system. This period can only be determined after handover and occupancy. Although the ceiling materials
are provided with durable paint inish, abrasive or strong chemical detergent should not be used. A mild detergent dilut-
ed in warm water applied with a soft cloth, rinsed and inally wiped o with a chamois leather will maintain the ceiling in
good condition. Oily or stubborn stains if not removed by washing can be wiped o with white spirit but care is neces-
sary to avoid aecting the gloss level of the paint inishes.
Fig 7. Fixing 50x100mm Cross Beams
HOOK OVER
END CAP
BPCS5136B
HANGER @
1000 mm C/C
OR AS
REQUIRED
SCREW INTO
POSITION
HOOK OVER
END CAP
BPCS5136B
HANGER @
1000 mm
C/C OR AS
REQUIRED

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