Norbec ExSPACE User manual

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Installation Guide
ExSPACE Outdoor Walk-In

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TABLE OF CONTENT
METAL PARTS NOMENCLATURE.................................................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION STEPS ..................................................................................................................................................4
1. Prepare and check the concrete slab :...................................................................................................................4
2. Walk-in installation : ..............................................................................................................................................4
3. Sealing ceiling panels seams : ................................................................................................................................5
4. Evaporator(s) installation inside the Walk-In : ......................................................................................................6
5. «Building Opening» gutter installation : ................................................................................................................6
6. Structural roof panels installation preparation: ....................................................................................................7
7. Structural roof panels installation : .......................................................................................................................8
8. «Lower belt ventilated» finishing trim installation :............................................................................................10
9. «Side finishing trim Building / ExSPACE» installation : ........................................................................................10
10. «Lower Belt» finishing trim installation : ............................................................................................................11
11. «Upper belt» front finishing trim installation :....................................................................................................11
12. «Roof junctions» finishing trims installation : .....................................................................................................12
13. «Upper lateral» finishing trim installation :.........................................................................................................13
14. Ventilated finishing trim «Building / ExSPACE installation» : .............................................................................14
15. «Exterior door» gutter installation (optional) : ...................................................................................................16
16. Condensing unit(s) installation : ..........................................................................................................................16
APPENDIX 1 – Finishing trim installation sequence......................................................................................................17
NOTE :
This procedure document must be used in conjunction with the INSTALLATION DRAWINGS of the
Outdoor Walk-In. All information concerning screws, anchors and products to be used when
assembling the Outdoor Walk-In are available in the Installation Drawings. These drawings must
be used in priority over the installation guide.

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METAL PARTS NOMENCLATURE

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INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Prepare and check the concrete slab :
A. The slab must respect a flatness of +- ¼'' over the entire surface.
B. The slab must exceed the size of the walk-in by 6'' on the perimeter.
C. The compressive strength of the concrete shall be of 28 MPA.
2. Walk-In installation :
A. Assemble the standard Walk-In ensuring a 2’’ air gap between the main building wall and
the rear wall of the Outdoor Walk-In. (Photo 2.1)
B. Partially remove the protective film on the wall seams before applying silicone sealant.
Panels will thus remain protected during primer application needed for installing the
Blueskin membrane over ceiling panels.
C. Apply silicone sealant in all exposed exterior wall seams of the Walk-In. Color must match
that of the panels. (Photo 2.2)
For non-accessible exterior seams (facing another wall), exterior ceiling seams and
interior seams, a PVC foam gasket is pre-installed in factory. Therefore, it is not necessary
to apply silicone sealant over those. A repair kit is supplied when missing or damaged.
2’’
2.1
2.2

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3. Sealing ceiling panels seams :
A. Completely remove the protective film on all ceiling panels.
B. Over a clean and dry surface, apply aerosol primer at every panel seam (approx. 9’’ wide)
taking care of protecting the surrounding exposed metal.
Protect using cardboard or by partially removing the protective film over the upper part
of the wall panels onto which the membrane will then be applied. (Photo 3.1)
C. Install Blueskin membrane over primer.
Never apply membrane over the panels protective film!
D. Apply pressure with a smoothing roller (supplied with panels) over the membrane to
ensure a proper seal. (Photo 3.2)
E. Repeat previous steps around the entire perimeter taking care of covering the wall to
roof seams. Apply more pressure on areas where membranes overlap.
3.1 3.2
3.3 3.4

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4. Evaporator(s) installation inside the Walk-In :
A. Secure the evaporator using carriage bolts (not supplied by Norbec).
B. Patch all penetrations with primer and Blueskin membrane. (Photo 4.1)
5. « Building Opening » gutter installation :
A. Position the gutter (centered over the building’s door) 6’’ over the ceiling’s top surface.
B. Secure gutter on the building using appropriate fasteners.
4.1
6’’
Structural
roof panel
Walk-in ceiling
Walk
-
in wall
Building wall
opening

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6. Structural roof panels installation preparation:
A. Refer to the installation drawings and to the “structural roof panel layout” view.
B. Mark on the ceiling (building side) the structural panels seams position as indicated on
the drawing. (Photo 6.1)
C. Install the structural roof attachments centered on your marks and aligned with the edge
of the ceiling using screws #14-6’’ and #14-1’’. (Photo 6.2)
D. At endings (right/left), use half of an attachment (cut onsite). (Photos 6.3 & 6.4)
6.1
Screws #14
-
6’’:
Drill Ø1/4’’ /
1st layer o
nly
S
crews #14
-
1’’:
Fasten without pre
-
drilling
6.2
6.3 6.4

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7. Structural roof panels installation :
A. Identify the sequence of installation to finish with the narrowest panel (so that it is easier
to handle last)
B. Lift, using the appropriate equipment (Photo 7.1), the 1st structural roof panel (Handle
with care so as not to damage the membrane installed on ceiling). Use the grip holes on
the sides of panels to handle. (Photo 7.3)
C. Approach the roof panel to the edge of the Walk-In, in the same orientation as the ceiling
panels so that its side is flush with Walk-In side wall and push on the panel to insert it into
the attachment plate. (Photo 7.4)
D. Temporarily secure the 1st panel with a self-tapping screw on the front in the center of
the panel and use a temporary alignment attachment to hold it flush with the side wall.
(one screw in the structural roof – one screw in the side wall of the Walk-In) (Photos 7.5
& 7.6)
E. Partially remove the protective film on each side of the roof panels to ease complete
removal once roof junctions finishing trims will be in place. (Photo 7.7)
F. Once 50% of roof panels are set, check alignment with wall panels and alignment of roof
seams to your marks. Adjust if corrections are needed.
G. Finish installation with the remaining panels.
H. Once all panels are laid on ceiling and flush on all sides with Walk-In, fasten with 3 self-
tapping screws on each panel’s front face. (Photo 7.8)
I. Remove the temporary alignment attachment of the 1st panel an apply a patch with
primer & Blueskin to seal the hole.

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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
Temporary alignement
attachment
1 screw to adjust
position later
7.5
7.6 7.7 7.8

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8. « Lower belt ventilated » finishing trim installation :
Install and secure the ventilated finishing trim (14 ga.) at the bottom of the Walk-In.
NOTE : A special anchor finishing trim is supplied for installation under outside door, if
applicable.
9. « Side finishing trim Building / ExSPACE » installation :
A. Cut the finishing trim to ensure it starts above the ventilated trim and finishes flush with
the structural roof upper profile.
B. Seal with silicone on all exposed joints.
8.1
8.2
Silicone
9.1