Fypon Domes - Manual

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Domes
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Materials needed:
• Ladder
• Tape measure
• Framing square
• Utility knife or heavy duty scissors
• Power screw driver/drill
• Hammer
• Reciprocating saw
• Crosscut saw or compound miter saw (for cutting frame)
• Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners
• Polyurethane Compatible Adhesive
• Pencil and/or black marker
• Polyurethane Compatible Filler
• Safety glasses
• Construction hanging wire (for suspended ceiling systems)
• 2x4 and/or 2x6 framing (as needed to frame the rough opening and/or create framing for any installed lighting fixtures)
1. Create a Rough Opening Template
Use a large flattened section of the cardboard packaging shipped with the dome. Lay the dome on the packaging. Trace the outline. The
dome is manufactured with four alignment lines. Mark the locations of these four lines onto the cardboard template. Remove the dome from
the template. Next, mark inside the entire outline about 1 1/2". Then, transfer the alignment line markings to the inside line you just drew,
marking in toward the center of the template. Using a utility knife or heavy duty scissors, cut along the inside line to create the rough opening
template. Make sure that the alignment marks are still visible on the inside piece that you cut out.
2. Mark dome Location and Alignment on Ceiling
Mark the desired center point location on the ceiling. Next draw a straight line out from the center point, in both directions. For a circular
dome, the straight line should be parallel to one of the walls in the room. For an oval dome, the straight line should be oriented in the
direction (lengthwise) that you want for the dome (usually this is also parallel to one wall). Using a framing square, draw another line at a
90° angle to the first, through the center point and the orientation line you drew, above.
3. Place Template on Ceiling
Align the cardboard template on the ceiling. If installing an oval dome, be sure to line up the template in the right direction. Screw the
template into the ceiling, using drywall screws.
4. Preparing the Rough Opening
For frame and wallboard construction: cut through the wallboard along the outside edge of the template. Remove the wallboard. If there are
no joists, electrical wiring or plumbing lines that are in the way or could interfere with installation, proceed. If so, please contact a contractor
for assistance with installation. Add framing to support the existing framing and edges of the dome. If installing a light fixture with the dome,
add framing above the joists to support it.
For suspended ceilings: Remove acoustical tiles and cut any necessary metal framework along the template. After installation, you will need
to trim the tiles to fit, so that they are supported by the edge of the dome.
5. Prepare the Dome for Installation (When used with lighting, or with suspended ceiling systems only – for all other installations, proceed to Step 6).
To locate the center point of the dome, use the side alignment marks. String, tape or lines drawn across the back of the dome, using the
alignment marks, will cross at the center point. At the center point, drill or cut the proper size hole in the dome for any light fixture you
will install. If using a jig saw or saber saw to cut the hole, drill a pilot hole and cut from the back to avoid chipping the edge of the hole. If
installing into a suspended ceiling system, thread construction wire through the metal hanging straps on the back of the dome. You will use
these to suspend the dome from the hangers used for the suspended ceiling system.
6. Install dome
Frame and wallboard construction: Apply an even bead of adhesive on the inside of the dome rim. Raise the dome into position, and