USG Compässo Elite Suspension Trim System - Manual

C
OMPÄSSO ™
Elite and C
OMPÄSSO ™
Standard Suspension Trim Systems
C OMPÄSSO Elite and C OMPÄSSO Standard are both suspension trim
systems that share very similar installation methods and techniques.
This guide will address the commonalities of the installations and provide
product-specifi c details through the additional “tip sheet” (IC588, IC589)
that will accompany the actual order. Through this guide, we will use the
term C
OMPÄSSO to refer to both systems.
Step 1: Grid Installation
A. Install the grid that the C OMPÄSSO suspension trim will be attached to.
B. Note: The grid should always be extended farther than the perimeter of
the C OMPÄSSO suspension trim.
C. Examine the refl ected ceiling layout and carefully plan the layout of the
C OMPÄSSO trim on the ceiling grid.
Step 2: Initial Assembly
A. Lay the C OMPÄSSO trim on top of the grid in the desired pattern.
B. Temporarily hold the C OMPÄSSO trim in place using spring clamps.
C. Temporarily splice the sections together (see tip sheet for specifi cs on
C OMPÄSSO Standard or C OMPÄSSO Elite).
D. Working off the refl ected ceiling plan, assemble the C OMPÄSSO trim,
arranging the trim into smooth curves. Adjust the clamps as you go and
be sure to check the square of the grid.
E. Once the C OMPÄSSO segments are in place and the grid is square, mark
the face or side of each tee where it is intersected by the C OMPÄSSO trim.
F. Slide each clamp and C OMPÄSSO segment back so that the tees are
accessible for trimming.
G. Trim the grid where cuts are required.
Step 3: C OMPÄSSO Splicing Information
Your C OMPÄSSO Standard or C OMPÄSSO Elite system uses different splicing
hardware and techniques. See the tip sheet included with your purchase
for detailed instructions.
Step 4: C OMPÄSSO Grid Attachment Installation
A. Install the C OMPÄSSO grid attachment clip to the cut end of the grid.
Attach the clip to the C OMPÄSSO trim segment (see C OMPÄSSO Standard
or C OMPÄSSO Elite tip sheet).
B. Join trim and permanently splice the segments together.
10" and 12" (12" available in C OMPÄSSO Standard only)
A. Because of their larger sizes, 10-inch and 12-inch C OMPÄSSO trim must
be supported by attaching diagonal braces to the installation clips.
B. Attach an installation clip to the tee using a #6 x 3/8" Tek screw.
C. Secure one end of the brace to the clip with a #6 x 3/8" Tek screw.
D. Secure the opposite end of the brace to the tee, ensuring that the clip
remains 90 degrees to the ceiling plane.
Repeat this procedure at 2-foot increments along the entire perimeter
of the grid.
E. With the attachment clips braced, you can now attach the 10-inch or
12-inch C OMPÄSSO trim to the grid.
General Installation Guide