SAINT-GOBAIN PRIVA-LITE User manual

ACTIVITÉ
PRIVA-LITE®SWITCH P
Titre présentation
Version 8.2 Update 14/09/2020
INSTALLATION GUIDE - ENGLISH
ATTENTION!!
CAREFULLY READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALATION
USE ONLY VALIDATED SILICONES

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1.RECEPTION of PRIVA-LITE®Switch P p.3
2. GLASS INSTALLATION p.9
3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION p.25
4. MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS p.40
PRIVA-LITE® SWITCH P
INSTALLATION GUIDE CONTENTS

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1. RECEPTION OF PRIVA-LITE®SWITCH P
PRIVA-LITE® SWITCH P

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Step 1 –Check the stillage and Tilt Watch:
Visual check of rack in presence of transporter (no visible damages,
box of accessories still closed …).
Check the two Tilt Watch* detectors (verticality loss)
If indicator is grey,then OK
If indicator is red, then there was a verticality loss during shipment
or handling, meaning potential damage.
In this case make written reserves on transporter delivery note, and
send immediate information to your Saint-Gobain contact.
In case of visual damage :
Make written reserve to transporter.
Take pictures of damaged rack, and Tilt Watch
Send pictures and copy of OC to Glassolutions Saint-Gobain within
2 working days following the delivery.
1. Opening the wooden rack in steps
1. RECEPTION OF PRIVA-LITE®IN 4 STEPS
TiltWatch
Grey : OK
RED : Not OK

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Step 2: Open the stillage
1- Cut the metal stripe around the wooden rack.
Use metal cutter tool.
2- Unscrew the 2 screws at the back of the cover
(screws marked in red).
3- Remove plastic and protections
If applicable, remove the green tape
used for edge protection.
If there is no need,
leave a green tape, it will be
additional protection of glass edges.
2. Opening the wooden rack in steps

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Step 3 : Check Glass panels
•Inspection of the first panel has to be done with the panel on its rack.
Check carefully for any external defects such as breakage, scratches on
the glass, damaged edges, corners, or damage to cables and EVA
molding,
•If several panels, remove the first panels after inspection, and check
check next ones, so that all panels are visually inspected.
•Remove the glasses using suction cups. For DGU/TGU suction cups must
be fixed on opposite side of PRIVA-LITE®.
•If any defect is found, the PRIVA-LITE®. marking, and of the panel in its
rack and send them to Glassolutions Saint-Gobain.
If you observe at this stage any optical defects out of tolerances, then
send pictures of the defect and the sticker n°of the concerned panel to
Glassolutions Saint-Gobain.
Information on visual defects or breakages must be sent to Saint-
Gobain within 2 working days after reception of PRIVA-LITE®.
Claims for visible problems will not be accepted after 2 days,
2. Opening the wooden rack in steps

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•Accessories are usually packed in
a dedicated box, in the center of
the wooden rack.
•Please check the box content and
make sure that all accessories on
the packing list, are in the box.
•If any missing item, please check
them on the packing list, and send
it to Saint-Gobain Glassolutions.
Missing items must be claimed to
Saint-Gobain within 2 working
days after delivery,
Claims after that period will not be
accepted.
STEP 4 : CHECK ACCESSORIES
(TRANSFORMERS, SILICONE…)

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SWITCH P STORAGE RULES
•PRIVA-LITE®and its accessories should be stored in clean, tempered and dry place.
•Keep the PRIVA-LITE®protected from incidental shocks or scratches
•Never expose the PRIVA-LITE®to temperatures over 70°C or below -20°C,
•Do not expose PRIVA-LITE®to direct sunlight or to humidity.
BEFORE INSTALLING the PRIVA-LITE® Glass
•Plan the electrical Installation (cable route, electrical box).
•Install the cables (1 or 2 cables per glass) in the profiles or ceilings.
•Note : Holes of 10mm of diameter may need to be to be drilled in the frames, to allow
connectors of the glass cables to pass.
TESTING : Check each glass functioning before installation :
Each PRIVA-LITE®is fully tested at factory, however functioning should be verified before the
installation.
Glass cannot be installed if the PRIVA-LITE®or other component does not function properly.
•Connect the Glass to cable
•Connect cable to transformer
•Plug transformer on and verify that glass becomes transparent.

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2.1 PRIVA-LITE® GLASS INSTALLATION IN PROFILES
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Installation is the responsibility of the installer.
PRIVA-LITE®must be installed by a professional glazier, according to the rules applicable to
laminated safety glasses.
Only approved
silicone or raw wood
setting block allowed
Important installation rules:
1- Only PRIVA-LITE®- approved products may come in
contact with the edge of the glass and be used inside
the profile.
2- Sealing of glass with Silicone or gasket must be
waterproof –so that no liquids can enter inside profile.
3- PRIVA-LITE®may not stand a pressure of more than
10N/cm². The profile must be at least 4mm wider than
glass panel (2mm of free space each side)
4- PRIVA-LITE®may not be installed in a place where
it could be exposed to heat over 70°C, or cold
temperature below -20°C.