Zintra Acoustic 1/2 panels User manual

truc ½” panels
CUTTING AND FABRICATING PANELS ON SITE
Any of the panels can be cut or adjusted on site. This allows for site adjustments or adapta ons
to obstacles (such as fire alarm boxes or electrical boxes.) Wh ng, make sure to
use sharpened tools to avoid any overhea g of the material. A with a new blade
can also be used.
oThe texture of the panels are similar to MDF. A panel may be cut with:
§Hand saw
-Use a fine toothed blade. Hold the blade at a low angle. Cut slowly with
regular and even strokes.
§Table saw or Circular saw
-Allow the panel to pass through the saw with even pressure. Do not
force the panel at any me. Use a fine toothed blade with 80 teeth or
more. Carbide ed blades are recommended for extensive cu ng or
if many panels are to be cut consecu ly.
§Jig saw
-If adjustable, use a slower speed and steady movement. Select a fine
toothed blade suited for finish woods and plas cs and use a template
for cutouts. Be aware to not overheat an area with any blade.
oempt to use routers or spir ers. Laser tools are also not recommended.
oBest results will be achieved by using only very sharp tools and blades, ensuring clean
while not overhea ng the material during the cut.
oCarefully clamp all panels to avoid vibra i ibra during ng or
ay result in panel damage. Properly support the panel at all mes.
oCarefully measure all walls to be confident that you can transfer those measurements
onto the panels prior to cu ng. Scribe to fit as necessary. Use a pencil to mark the
panel. If you must mark the face side, use blue tape before marking it. Pencil marks will
not erase from Zintra.
oZintra panels can be drilled. Carbide eel drills are recommended to obtain a
high grade finish on the sides of every hole. Be results will be obtained with slow to
medium drill speeds.
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INSTALLATION
Zintra panels are simple to install. The panels are most commonly installed using one of four
methods:
oDirect adhesion to the substrate.
oUsing Z clips.
oUsing stand-offs.
oMechanical fasteners (screws and nails).
If you are unsure about which method has been specified for your project, please confirm those details
with your spec nd direct your ques ons to them. MDC may be able to assist you with
some common qu e realize that your specific project may be unique to you.
Suitable substrates are scuffed MDF, plywood, gyp board, CMU or any uniformly clean, suitably sound,
stable, smooth and/or previously painted surface with a verified bond of the d layers with a
surface which has some tooth to allow adequate bonding. If you have any doubts about your surface,
then a site mock up is suggested. Applica to loose or unsecured plywood or MDF panels is not
recommended.
Do not rush the installa A professional installer is recommended so that proper care an n
are paid to this.
se four methods:
Direct Adhesion to the Substrate.
oBe certain that your substrate will hold an adequate bond to the recommended
adhesive. If in doubt about a co ace, an adhesion mock up
test is recommended before you begin.
oCut, scribe and pre-fit all Zintra ½” panels as necessary.
oOnce all of the panels have been properly sized and trimmed, begin the applica on
of the adhesive to the BACK SIDE ONLY of each panel. Use ONLY Liquid Nails LN710
Panel and Molding adhesive tubes.
oPlace the cartridge tube into the caulking gun, cut the nozzle and puncture the inner
seal. Trim nozzle to produce a ¼” thick bead.
oFirst, apply a squiggly bead 1” in from the edge of the panel along all four perimeter
edges of the BACK face of the panel. See below images for reference.
oThen apply rn diagonally across the central section of the panel, within
the already placed bead of adhesive.
oApply the panel to the substrate within 20 minutes and monitor your adhesive to
prevent it from skinning over. Set the panel gently into place.
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oSmooth the panel into place and then li t off the surface, holding the panel
separate for one minute. Then reset the panel to the substrate, me applying
adequate pressure to firmly set it. Mechanically support the panel(s) if you deem it
necessary un adhesive is completely set.
oNEVER use solvent based contact adhesives or unauthorized adhesives.
Using Z Clips (also called “2 part French cleats or Z-bars”)
oZ clips are two parts for each clip, one mounted to the wall substrate and the other
mounted to the back of the material.
oIf using a Z clip system, be sure to allow a gap at the ceiling line which is sufficient in
dimension to allow the clip, which will be installed on the panel,to be l d up over
the wall mounted n of that clip and then dropped in to be seated properly. This
is commonly a 1” or so allowance.
oDepending upon the size of your panel, you will have 2, 3 or 4 of the Z clips to mount
the panel securely.
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oThe goal is to mount each panel level and plumb.
oBegin by mou g your first half of each Z clip to the back of the first panel. Orient
the clip to be facing downward (open gap is down). Install the uppermost clip no
closer than 1” to the horizontal top edge of the panel. Clips should d to
be:
§Parallel to the horizontal edge of the panel.
§Centered on the panel and no closer than 6” away from each vertical side
edge.
§Separate each clip to be p ned no closer than 2’ below the clip above it.
och the panel clip halves to the panel using pan head #8 sheet metal screws, ½”
long. You will need to drill holes for these screws in the Z clip halves, but not into the
panel itself. Do n any screw anchor to be no less
than every 12” along the clip.
oWith each half clip now a d to the panels, you can coordinate the placement of
the opposing half of each clip a ed to the substrate. BE SURE YOUR PLACEMENTS
ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW FOR THE DROP IN HEIGHT ALLOWANCE NEEDED TO LIFT
THE PANEL OVER THE BOTTOM CLIPS BEFORE SEATING EACH.
oMeasure down from the ceiling on the substrate uppermost clip on
a horizontal line which is placed to allow the two halves to be seated properly once
the panel is installed. Verify that these re level and properly spaced to
coordinate with the opposing halves before commi ng.
oInstall these clips using a suitable anchor for your substrate. Most commonly, that
will be 5/8” gyp board. Select your anchor knowing that the best choice for the screw
is a pan or truss head #8 of appropriate length to securely embed into the wall studs.
We do not recommend the use of fluted head drywall screws for this. You will need
to drill holes for these screws in each of the Z clip halves.
oWith the wall halves now secured e panel to slip over the wall Z clips
and then drop into properly seated
Using Stand-Offs
oThe number of stand offs will be determined by your panel dimensions. Please refer
to the following diagram for an overview of how many that might be. Blocking is
also recommended with Stand-Offs as a hidden support to prevent caving of panels.
Stand-off placement guide - Stand-offs should be 3” from the ed ge of panel
2’ x 2’ 2’ x 4’ 2’ x 9’ 4’ x 4’ 4’ x 9’
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Begin by marking the panel back for the placement of each hole for each stand-off
required. No hole should be closer than 3” away from the perimeter edges of the panel.
oUsing a tungsten carbide bit of the diameter appropriate to match your stand-off
(not supplied, so you will need to determine these), use a power drill to create each
hole as you have marked.
oWith all of the holes now drilled, determine the precise placement of where the
panel is to be installed. With one person holding the panel level and plumb, a second
person will mark the substrate for the precise placement of the holes.
oSecure each stand-off base to the substrate using an appropriate anchor. (We
recommend that you have arranged a backing support already in the wall or align a
column of anchors to fall on a wall stud instead of hanging the full weight off
just the gyp board wall panel. The installer or specifier will be making these choices.)
oSet the panel in place over the stand-off basee stand-off head cap
trims to secure the panel. Tighten only by hand, do no ghten.
Mechanical Fasteners
oYou may also secure the Zintra panel to the substrate using the same fastener
placement guide as used for the stand-offs, but use direct fastening (screw or nails)
to secure the panel.
oIf using screws, we suggest that you use a pan or truss head and that you pre-drill
your holes (s carbide drill bit of the appropriate diameter to the
screw you have selected.) Remember to select an anchor which is appropriate to
your substrate. Each standard Zintra panel is approximately 18 lbs.
oMake sure ghten all screws to be ght, but to not be overly
compress the Zintra unevenly.)
oPower nailing can be ized if you have adjusted the he gun for the density of
the Zintra.
If you are unsure about the system selected for your project, please stop and verify the details. MDC
may be able to assist you with some methods of common a hment, but others may be unique to your
project.
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