Metal Sales Soffit Panel - Manual (Page 2)

© Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation / Subject to change without notice, effective 02/09.
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ARCHITECTURAL
SAFETY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
STUDY APPLICABLE OSHA AND OTHER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE
FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
The installation of metal roof systems is a dangerous procedure and should be supervised
by trained knowledgeable erectors. USE EXTREME CARE WHILE INSTALLING ROOF
PANELS. It is not possible for Metal Sales to be aware of all the possible job site situations
that could cause an unsafe condition to exist. The erector of the roof system is responsible
for reading these instructions and determining the safest way to install the roof system.
These instructions are provided only as a guide to show a knowledgeable, trained erector
the correct parts placement one to another. If following any of the installation steps would
endanger a worker, the erector should stop work and decide upon a corrective action.
Provide required safety railing, netting, or safety lines for crew members working on
the roof.
Do not use the roof panel as a walking platform. The roof panels will not withstand the
weight of a person standing at the edge of the panel.
Do not stand on the roof panel at the ends until the panels have been attached.
The application and detail drawings in this manual are strictly for illustration purposes and may not be applicable
to all building designs or product installations. All projects should conform to applicable building codes for that
particular area. It is recommended to follow all building regulations and standard industry practices.
Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation is not responsible for the performance of the roof system if it is not
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this manual and the actual erection drawings, the erection drawings are to take precedence.
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Metal Sales reserves the right to modify, without notice, any details, recommendations or suggestions. Any
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your local Metal Sales representative, (see pages 2 and 3).
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areas of metal panels. Oil canning is an inherent characteristic of light gauge cold formed metal products,
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Sales is not able to control. These factors include: misalignment of the support system, over driving of fasteners
used on the panels, stress (whether inherent in the panel or induced), thermal expansion and contraction of the
panel, improper material handling, width, gauge, length, color of panels, and improper installation (reference Metal
Construction Association "Oil Canning Position Paper"- Appendix A).
Consult your local Metal Sales Branch for any additional information not outlined in this manual.
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responsibility of the erector to ensure the safe installation of this product system.