Horizontal Panel Installation Guidelines
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Sensitle Systems® Horizontal Panel Installation Guidelines Horizontal Panel Installation Guidelines

Introduction Sensitile® panels are propitiatory polymer/resin materials, manufactured exclusively at Sensitile’s Michigan facility. These panels are a layered composite which is produced to the specified color, thickness, grain direction, core pattern, surface finish and other unique properties. Our materials are used for a wide variety of applications within the commercial and residential built environment. Many of our panels are also suitable for use as horizontal surfacing, for example transaction-tops and bar-tops. For use as a horizontal surface in a high use environment, special...

Receiving Shipped Materials Receiving Shipped Materials INSPECTION Crating and shipping: Sensitile panels usually ship When the order is received, we recommend that in foam lined wooden crates within which they are the crate be inspected for any visible signs of placed on their edge. Unless otherwise arranged, shipping damage – in the rare event that there is orders will ship via common carrier and will need obvious visible damage to the crates please do not a forklift or pallet jack along with a commercial accept the shipment and notify us immediately. If receiving dock in order to safely...

Handling & Storage Handling & Storage The panels should be allowed to come to room Sensitile manufactures products that are finish temperature before installation takes place. Panels materials and typically ordered and installed when will ship with protective masking film or paper. This the project is in its final stage. However, if the protective film may be left on during installation project schedule is such that long term storage, work. We recommend handling and carrying panels lasting several weeks or months is deemed on edge as is typical for glass or stone. Please necessary then it...

2.1 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED We do not recommend using strong cleaning chemicals – if there is stubborn adhesive left over which Sparkle is not able to remove than a light sanding with the 400 grit will usually remove it. There are many types of silicone available be sure to use a non-corrosive type. A A. Woodworker’s clamps – with rubber covered shoes. B. Carpenter’s square – with non-marking edges and corners. C. Non-corrosive, neutral cure silicone (CRL 408, DAP Titanium, etc). D Packing Tape D. Loctite Powergrab adhesive. sandpaper, and Sparkle glass cleaning solution. F. Wood or...

2.2 SUB-BASE VERIFICATION A. Requirement: Ensure a high quality, rigid and level sub- base. Tops must be fully supported and not allowed to cantilever or overhang from sub-base. Sub-base must be a minimum of 3/4” thick marine grade At this time a careful dryfit of the tops is strongly recommended. The tops are labeled per the approved shop drawings. The materials must be stored indoors in a temperaturecontrolled environment.* plywood. A thicker sub-base may be required based on project specific conditions. B. Level and Flatness: Inspect sub-base for level and flatness, sand down any unusual...

Place adjacent top on base and ensure final position within 15 minutes. E E. Proceed to the next top before first top sets so levels/seams can F. Achieve close, level, and straight alignment between the two tops. G. Verify the straightness of the adjoining tops as well as H. A seam/gap of approximately 1/16” should be left in between adjacent counters. I. Clamps or even weights may be used at this stage – do not overtighten clamps or put too much weight – moderate pressure is enough. A straight and level spreader bar may be used with the clamps/weight to spread the pressure evenly – leave...

L. Apply 3M packaging tape to both sides of 1/16” seam. Finalizing Installation the 1/16” seam. The adjacent top should be placed such that a uniform approximately 1/16” wide seam M. Apply a clear neutral cure (non corrosive) silicone along of clear silicone is maintained. M N. A wet finger or caulking tool can be used to spread A. Once all tops are installed, the silicone and and level the silicone evenly at the seam. power grab adhesive must be allowed to cure fully before using. O. The 3M packing tape should be removed while the silicone is still wet. The joint may be touched up again at...

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