USG COMPASSO ELITE User manual

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USG COMPÄSSO™ELITE AND
USG COMPÄSSO™STANDARD
SUSPENSION TRIM SYSTEMS
GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDE

USG COMPÄSSO™ELITE AND USG COMPÄSSO™STANDARD
SUSPENSION TRIM SYSTEMS INSTALLATION GUIDE
USG Compässo™ Elite and USG Compässo™ Standard are both suspension trim systems that share very similar
installation methods and techniques. This guide will address the commonalities of the installations and provide product-
specific details through the additional “tip sheet” (IC588, IC589) that will accompany the actual order. Through this
guide, we will use the term Compässo to refer to both systems.
STEP 1:
GRID INSTALLATION
A. Install the grid that the Compässo suspension trim will be attached to.
B. Note: The grid should always be extended farther than the perimeter of the Compässo suspension trim.
C. Examine the reflected ceiling layout and carefully plan the layout of the Compässo trim on the ceiling grid.
STEP 2:
INITIAL ASSEMBLY
A. Lay the Compässo trim on top of the grid in the desired pattern.
B. Temporarily hold the Compässo trim in place using spring clamps.
C. Temporarily splice the sections together (see tip sheet for specifics on Compässo Standard or Compässo Elite).
D. Working off the reflected ceiling plan, assemble the Compässo trim, arranging the trim into smooth curves.
Adjust the clamps as you go and be sure to check the square of the grid.
E. Once the Compässo segments are in place and the grid is square, mark the face or side of each tee where it is
intersected by the Compässo trim.
F. Slide each clamp and Compässo segment back so that the tees are accessible for trimming.
G. Trim the grid where cuts are required.
STEP 3:
COMPÄSSO SPLICING
INFORMATION
Your Compässo Standard or Compässo Elite system uses different splicing hardware and techniques. See the tip sheet
included with your purchase for detailed instructions.

USG COMPÄSSO™ELITE AND USG COMPÄSSO™STANDARD
SUSPENSION TRIM SYSTEMS INSTALLATION GUIDE
STEP 4:
USG COMPÄSSO™
GRID ATTACHMENT
INSTALLATION
A. Install the USG Compässo grid attachment clip to the cut end of the grid. Attach the clip to the Compässo trim
segment (see USG Compässo Standard or USG Compässo Elite tip sheet).
B. Join trim and permanently splice the segments together.
10" AND 12"
(12" AVAILABLE
IN USG COMPÄSSO™
STANDARD ONLY)
A. Because of their larger sizes, 10-inch and 12-inch Compässo trim must be supported by attaching diagonal braces
to the installation clips.
B. Attach an installation clip to the tee using a #6 x 3/8" Tek screw.
C. Secure one end of the brace to the clip with a #6 x 3/8" Tek screw.
D. Secure the opposite end of the brace to the tee, ensuring that the clip remains 90 degrees to the ceiling plane.
Repeat this procedure at 2-foot increments along the entire perimeter of the grid.
E. With the attachment clips braced, you can now attach the 10-inch or 12-inch Compässo trim to the grid.
STEP 5:
CORNER
INSTALLATION
Outside Corners
A. To install outside corners, slide a permanent splice plate into each side of the preformed outside corner.
B. Attach one side of the outside corner to the Compässo trim.
C. Connect a length of Compässo trim to the other side of the corner and secure with appropriate splice plate.
Inside Corners
Inside corners for Compässo Elite are pre-formed and welded while Compässo Standard must be field assembled from
mitered parts supplied. See tip sheet for specific product for details.
INSTALLATION NOTES The above guide is by no means the only way to install a Compässo island. The very successful Compässo product has
been on the market for many years. If islands are particularly small, they can be assembled on the floor and hanger
wire points “lasered” up to the deck. Then the entire assembly can be lifted into place with an appropriate number of
installers. Even large islands, if there is adequate and clear floor space below, can be laid out on paper with hanger
wires put in place before assembly takes place in the air. Different levels of experience and job conditions will indicate
the best way to proceed. The steps in this guide will always result in a successful installation.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
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technical information,
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NOTE
Products described here may not be available
in all geographic markets. Consult your USG/
CGC Company sales office or representative for
information.
NOTICE
We shall not be liable for incidental and
consequential damages, directly or indirectly
sustained, nor for any loss caused by application
of these goods not in accordance with current
printed instructions or for other than the
intended use. Our liability is expressly limited
to replacement of defective goods. Any claim
shall be deemed waived unless made in writing
to us within thirty (30) days from date it was or
reasonably should have been discovered.
SAFETY FIRST!
Follow good safety and industrial hygiene
practices during handling and installation
of all products and systems. Take necessary
precautions and wear the appropriate personal
protective equipment as needed. Read Safety
Data Sheets and related literature on products
before specification and/or installation.
IC464-USA-ENG/rev. 6-17
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