Kalzip FC rainscreen system Installation guidelines

3.0 Transport, storage and handling 3.0 Transport, storage and handling 12 4.2 Panel support requirements 20 5.1 Mono-click brackets on vertical rails 26 5.2 Modular click rail NE on vertical rails 28 5.3 Modular click rail SEL on L-brackets 30 5.4 Modular click rail SE on U-brackets 32 5.5 Modular click rail SE on horizontal rails 34 5.6 Modular click rail SE on structural cassette 36 5.7 Modular click rail setting out tool 38 6.0 Horizontal panel installation 43 6.1 Panel installation (bottom to top) 44 6.2 Panel installation (top to bottom) 48 6.3 Vertical panel joints 50 6.5 Adjustment of...

This installation manual specifies the correct methods for installing the Kalzip FC rainscreen system, including support elements, panels and accessories. It should be read together with the technical approval document Zulassung Z-14.1-581 (June 2010). It should also be used in conjunction with all other applicable technical approvals, standards and safe working procedures on the construction site. Care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this manual is correct. At the time of going to press, the diagrams and descriptions represent our current knowledge of best practice....

System overview The FC rainscreen from Kalzip is a fast-to-install, open-jointed, lightweight, flat metal rainscreen system. It provides a cost-effective solution for horizontally spanning cladding applications in both new- build and refurbishment projects. Fixing-free supports The FC fagade system is supplied with proprietary fixing-free panel supports. Panels can be clicked into either indi- vidual support brackets (mono-click brackets) or continuous modular rails (modular click rails). In summary the • FC panels with edge returs • A range of modular click rails or alternatively mono-click...

System overview Tabelle 1: FC panel thickness and cover width availability Thickness (mm) Panel edge returns Kalzip FC rainscreen panels are Supplied as standard with edge returns. Panels can be supplied without edge returns on request. The diagrams illustrating panel installation in this manual are shown without edge returns for clarity. Mono-click bracket The mono-click bracket consists of a 2 mm thick aluminium bracket fitted with specially designed plastic inserts to accommodate the upper and lower FC panel edge geometry. The plastic inserts allow the panels to easily click into place and...

System overview Modular click rails There are three different types of modular click rail available for mounting FC panels (NE, SE and SEL). Fabricated from 2 mm thick aluminium and pre-fitted with plastic inserts, they are supplied in standard lengths between 2.7 m and 3.0 m. Bespoke lengths up to 6.0 m can be supplied on request. The rails are pre-punched with arrows indicating the correct way up. Modular click rail NE The modular click rail NE is a Nonstructurally Effective support rail. That means it must be fixed at every panel locking position to a structurally effective support rail. The...

System overview Modular click rail SEL The SEL 40 provides a Structurally Effective rail with an integrated web for ease of fixing to standard L-profile wall brackets. The spanning capacity must be calculated by a competent structural engineer. Plastic inserts The plastic inserts are supplied pre-fitted to mono-click brackets and modular click rails. Due to the panel locking geometry the inserts are provided for left and right sides of the rail or bracket. When correctly installed the embossed arrow indicates the upward direction. The insert is also provided with a marking for convenience of...

System overview Setting out tool The setting out tool is used to accurately join together adjacent modular click rails. Made from stainless steel, the adjustable pins can be moved up or down to accommodate the full range of standard panel cover widths. When the next rail is fixed in position, the setting tool can then be removed. See section 5.7 for detailed installation instructions. Fixed-point clamp The fixed-point clamp is used to secure the panel at a single position either at the middle or the end of the sheet. Every FC panel must have a fixed point at a single position. See section 6.4...

System overview Guidance snapper The guidance snapper is designed to ensure a constant gap between adjacent panels. See section 4.2 for information on use of the guidance snapper with straight panels (single- and triple-span). The guidance snapper is also used on internal and external corner panels to ensure correct alignment. See section 6.6 for detailed installation instructions for corner panels. Flashing support The flashing support clips into the modular click rails without the need for additional mechanical fasteners. It ensures a consistent, level surface is provided to which flashings...

Transport, storage and handling 3.0 Transport, storage and handling Transportation of panels to site As standard, FC panels are transported by road up to a maximum length of 10 m. The panels are packed in pairs up to a maximum of 25 pairs per row. The table below gives maximum pack sizes for different FC panel cover widths. Cover width (mm) System components and accessories are packed as follows: Modular click rails Modular click rails are supplied in standard lengths of approximately 3 m on wooden pallets and wrapped in a protective plastic film. The maximum pallet size is 1.2 m width x 1.2...

Transport, storage and handling Panel storage Panels should be stored under cover to prevent accumulation of dirt and condensation. Otherwise store at an angle on cross bearers and cover to allow air circulation. Unpacking panels Caution Exercise care when opening packages stored at an angle. There is a risk of panels sliding sideways and/or in the direction of slope. When removing packaging from the panels with a knife, take care not to scratch the painted surface of the panels.

General information Panel protective film FC panels are supplied with a protective polyethylene film. This should be peeled back from all panel edges before installation. The film can be temporarily kept on the panels to protect them from contamination from other works. In any case the film should be removed completely within three weeks of installation. Checking incoming materials Obtain confirmation of any material and packaging deficiencies from the forwarder and notify the supplier immediately. Any damage occurring during transport must be reported before installation. Claims for damaged...