Impower series, General instructions – Metal Sales IMPower Series User Manual

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6.0 ACCESSORIES AND AUXILIARY ITEMS

6.1 Due care should be afforded to the handing and storage of small items (e.g. flashings, fasteners, sealants, etc.) that arrive on site for

inclusion in the work. All accessories must be stored in a covered location on the jobsite and not exposed to the elements.

6.2 Cover all pallet crates and/or boxes to protect materials from weather but allow for adequate ventilation to prevent collection of

condensation.

7.0 SUPPORTING STEEL

7.1 For quality panel installation, the panel contractor shall examine the alignment of the support steel before installation of the roof panels.

The steel shall be aligned to per the tolerances established in the AISC code of standard practice, section 7, and the supplement

modification control section 7.11.3, adjustable items. The maximum deviation of steel alignment should be limited to -0, + 3/16" from the

control with an 1/8" maximum change in deviation for any member of any 10'-0" run of panel.

7.2 Any variance(s) from these tolerances can affect both performance and aesthetics and must be reported to the architect and general

contractor and corrected by the general contractor or accepted, in writing, by the architect before panel installation proceeds.

7.3 The face(s) of all support members to which the panel is attached must be in the same vertical plane, flat, and free of obstructions

such as weld marks, bolts, or rivet heads. Installation of the panels should proceed only if the alignment of support members meets the

tolerances established in the contract documents.

8.0 VERTICAL LOADING ON PANELS

8.1 To prevent the panels from taking vertical loads, attachments to rigid supports must have means of allowing the structure to deflect

without damaging the insulated panels.

8.2 Panel shall always be attached to support members running perpendicular to the panel length. Never attach panels directly to a

structural (primary) support member, e.g. column flange.

9.0 PROTECTIVE PLASTIC FILM

9.1 IMPower Series panels and metal trims have a temporary protective plastic film. This plastic film helps prevent damage during shipping

and handling.

9.2 This protective plastic film is not to be removed until panels and metal trims are ready for erection.

9.3 Protective plastic film shall not be exposed to direct sun for more than 48 hours as this may cause the plastic film to bond to the

metal panel face and may become more difficult to remove. Additionally, prolonged exposure to temperatures above 80°F is not

recommended as this may cause the peel coat to leave an adhesive residue on the panel facing(s).

Note: see section 5.0 for instructions on proper storage.

10.0 PROTECTIVE PLASTIC FILM REMOVAL

10.0 The best way to remove the protective plastic film is to start at a panel corner and peel off at a 45° angle (see figure 4, below).

10.1 The plastic film must be removed from both panel faces and metal trims (if applicable).

10.2 Any residue on the metal face(s) from the plastic film will weather

off naturally. If desired, it can be removed using a soft cloth and water.

It may be necessary to use a citrus-based cleaning solution added

to the water in a sufficient dilution ratio to effect complete

removal of the adhesive.

Figure 4

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