Metal Sales Soffit Panel - Manual (Page 29)

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ARCHITECTURAL MINI-BATTEN INSTALLATION
STEP
1
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before panel installation can begin (see pages 37-40).
Mini-Batten panels are installed from left to right or right to left.
1. Field notch and hem the Mini-Batten panel as shown on page 60. Apply a single bead of tube sealant
inside the open hem of the Mini-Batten panel.
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Slide the panel toward the peak of the roof engaging the panel and the Offset Cleat. Offset Cleat
must be fully engaged into the panel. Additional overhang must be considered if using wall panels.
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of the following roof panels.
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with appropriate fastener. Fastener spacing must be designed to meet local building codes (see page
23). If a fastener strips out, you must remove the clip and reposition it so the fastener can drill a new
hole at least 3 /
8
" from the stripped hole or install an oversized fastener in the stripped hole. Failure to
do so will result in weakening the wind uplift resistance.
STEP
2
INSTALLING FIRST PANEL
INSTALLING CLIPS
Square panel to rake condition
Properly position panel
for eave condition
Mini-Batten
Clip (1" or 1
1 /
2
")
Offset Cleat
Offset Cleat
Double Bead
Tape Sealant
Cleat
Double Bead
Tape Sealant