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Poltherma DS – 2 – Assembling panels to steel structure
2.1. Removing of protection foil
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Protection foil should be removed not later than one month after production, however when the temperature at the construction site is high (e.g. in summer time, outdoor storage) it should be removed immediately after delivery (before assembling). Protection foil is necessary only during transportation of panels. In order to eliminate negative consequences of high temperature, bundle of panels should be covered by white canvas. If protection foil is not removed, sun rays (UV) could finally vulcanize it and make the facing unsightly. If this happens, it could be extremely difficult to remove the remainders. Panel producer is not responsible for removing the protection foil and the consequences of the failure are not covered by a guarantee. TIP: Protection foil covers the total area of the facing (also under fastening points). In some case it is applied also on the inner facing. |
2.2. Securing of panels – load distributor
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To secure PolTherma DS panels it is necessary to use load distributor. It is required for all DS panel types (outer facing profiling) and thicknesses. The load distributor is an angle bar with some holes. The distance between the holes lets to secure the panel to different types of sections. Each distributor should be secured with two fasteners. Distributor together with the fasteners should be placed in outer groove of the panel. Thanks to shape of nose of the adjacent panel, heads of the fasteners are not visible on a facade. Before securing panel be sure that EuroPanels’ acoustic tape was applied on the structure. |
2.3. Securing the next panel
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It is important to secure the first panel in a proper and accurate way because it makes the basic line for the next panels. When the first panel is secured to the column the next one could be installed (tongue-groove connection). Be sure that the next panel is secured in a correct way and its load is taken completely by the former one. If so, you can secure the next panel. It is really easy to assembly sandwich panels by EuroPanels. |