PolyVision a3 CeramicSteel Quick start guide

a3CERAMICSTEEL WORKWALL TECHNICAL GUIDE
PolyVision a3™ CeramicSteel Workwall maximizes the use of vertical space
while eliminating the need for multiple boards. A series of vertically oriented
whiteboard panels are spline jointed together and trimmed with an aluminum
extrusion on the “wall” outer edges. Floor-to-ceiling Workwall is a custom/special
order product. The following provides guidelines for installing your new system.

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Safety Requirements
Handling + Storing Instructions
Required Equipment
Key to System Details
Standard Extrusions
D1 - D4 Systems
Installation
Limited International Warranty
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a3CeramicSteel Workwall - Wall Mounted Dry Erase Board, Non-Seismic Applications
The building’s Engineer of Record must be consulted to determine if there are any seismic requirements.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Verify Wall Construction
CAUTION: Adequate wall construction is required to support the weight of the board. Minimum wall
construction must be capable of supporting weight amounts listed in Table 1 on page 12.
Minimum Required Wall Construction
Drywall with metal studs:
• Must be at least 25 ga. (0.018” or .5 mm thk.)
33 ksi steel studs 38 mm x 89 mm (1.5” x 3.5”)
• Studs on maximum 610 mm (24”) centers
• Must be at least 16 mm (5/8”) thick Type X
gypsum drywall for the US or 12 mm (1/2”)
for EU
• 32 mm (#6 x 1-1/4”) drywall screws on
305 mm (12”) centers
Drywall with wood studs:
• Stud grade SPF, DF-L, or Hem-Fir
38 mm x 89 mm (1.5” x 3.5”)
• Studs on 610 mm (24”) centers
• Must be at least 16 mm (5/8”) thick Type X
gypsum drywall for the US or 12 mm (1/2”)
for EU
• 32 mm (#6 x 1-1/4”) drywall screws on
305 mm (12”) centers

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Storing
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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.
• a3CeramicSteel panels should be stacked no more
than three high.
• Panels should never be stored vertically or in such
a way that the corners are vulnerable to damage.
HANDLING + STORING OF PANELS
Handling
• When a3CeramicSteel panels are shipped, they are
protected by craft paper or a self-adhesive transparent
polyethylene film. Keep panels in the original package
until installation.
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Handle with care to prevent damage.
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Never slide panels off the stack during handling. Panels
should always be lifted and moved in a vertical position.
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Never place an a3panel in a vertical position on 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).
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a3CeramicSteel 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.
• 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
a3processing instructions.
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
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Electrical Equipment
1. Drill
2. Miter saw
3. Grinder
4. Jigsaw
5. Industrial vacuum cleaner
6. Panelsaw with guide
Hardware Equipment
1. Level (laser level recommended)
2. Aluminum straight guide
3. Chalk line
4. Anchors adapted to wall
• For gypsum walls, use #8 plastic wall anchor with #8 x 1-1/4” (4 mm x 35 mm) self drilling screws.
• For stone walls, anchors and screws must be provided by installer per conditions.
• Recommended anchor spacing is 406 mm (16”) to 610 mm (24”) on center
5. Shims 1 mm - 2 mm - 3 mm (1/32” - 1/16” - 1/8”)
6. Soft wood block ± 50 mm x 25 mm x 300 mm (2” x 1” x 12”) length or rubber mallet to knock in the coverstrip
7. Glass suction cup lifters (2)
8. New and unused cemented carbide (tungsten carbide, titanium carbide...) saw blade with a minimum of 60 teeth
9. Scrap lumber
Included Hardware
1. Anchors
2. Screws
3. Temporary cover trims (2)
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

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KEY TO SYSTEM DETAILS
The details listed in the image below show placement for panel profiles and how the material can be installed.
IMPORTANT: Profiles must be secured to studs in as many locations as possible and at least 24” o.c. for
horizontals and 18” o.c. for verticals.

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STANDARD EXTRUSIONS
509825 Joint spline extrusion
509821 End stop spline extrusion
509822 Snap in trim extrusion (clear anodized)

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VERTICAL BUTT JOINTS
factory edges on both panels
CeramicSteel
structural support max
24” o.c. (by others)
type S bugle head screws
@ 16” o.c. (by erector)
D1
interior panels
panel dimension panel dimension
Grid
509825
extrusion

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PANEL HEAD AT CEILING
structural support max
24” o.c. (by others)
509822 anodized extrusion
509821 extrusion
CeramicSteel
interior panels
gypsum board plug or
screw if located over stud
D2

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PANEL TERMINATOR AT WALL
type S bugle head screws
@ 16” O.C. (by erector)
509822 anodized extrusion
structural support max
24” o.c. (by others)
CeramicSteel
interior panels
D3
509821
extrusion