USG Translucents Canopies - Manual (Page 11)

10 T ranslucenTs ™ Canopies
Installation
Angled Canopies
Figure 1 Establish two control lines, one line at the desired
location of the short edge at the installed panel and
one line at the center of the installed panel (in the
long dimension)
end line of installed panel
center line of installed panel
Figure 2 Temporary lay the panel on its side to be installed on
the control line with the short edge at the intersection
of the two control lines. Position the other end of the
panel with the desired difference in height above or
below the control line (above if the panel angles up,
below if the panel angles down).
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Figure 3 Using a framing square, transfer the pre-drilled
holes vertically from the panel to the floor and
establish temporary marks.
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In an installation where the finished panels will be installed with one end higher than the other, it is important
to note that the hanger wires in the long dimension will be closer together than a flat installation. Follow the
steps below to determine the appropriate hanger wire spacing.