Metal Sales Vertical Seam Installation - Manual (Page 18)

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VERTICAL SEAM
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Panels must be field notched and hemmed when using an offset cleat.
1. Field notch male and female legs of panel up to 1 1 /
2
" from end of panel.
2. Place the hemming tool onto the protruding pan of the panel and bend down to
form an open hem.
3. Place a continuous bead of tube sealant inside the open hem.
4. Engage offset cleat into open hem at the end of the panel to start panel installation.
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PANEL HEMMING
Field notch rib
Up to 1 1 /
2
"
Up to
1 1 /
2
"
Field bend flat part
of Panel to accept
Offset Cleat
Hemming Tool
Field apply Sealant in bend and slide Panel over Offset Cleat
FIELD HEMMING STEPS