Crane Composites Trowels - Manual (Page 2)

Topics
General Information 3
Safety Precautions, Supplies, Equipment and Storage Information
Installation Preparation 4
Wall Preparation, Choose an Adhesive, Environmental Considerations
Pre-Installation Planning 6
FRP with Performance and Presence
Basic FRP Installation Steps 6
Cutting Instructions 6
Attaching to Wall 7
Adhesive, Spacing, Panel Sequence, Panel Finishing
Seam Treatment Options 8
Moldings, Color Coordinating Caulk, Fasteners, Seam Sealant
Specialty Installations 13
Ceiling Panels, Car Washes, Laminated Panels
Disclaimer
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
These guidelines are provided in good faith to help prevent installation problems caused by common errors. The manufacturer and/or
distributor of the product bears no responsibility for installation actions taken or not taken. There are many nuances of installation that
are assumed to be general construction knowledge to an experienced installer; such nuances are not included in these instructions.
Rather, these installation guidelines are strictly recommendations and are not intended to serve as a step-by-step, foolproof installation
checklist. Selection of an experienced FRP installer is the sole responsibility of the project owner and architect. Crane Composites does
not accept any responsibility for job failure resulting from or associated with improper job site environmental conditions.
Factory Mutual Approval
Fire-X Glasbord (FXE and FSFM) is the only fi berglass reinforced interior wall and ceiling panel that is accepted under Factory Mutual
Research approved FRP, Plastic Interior Finish Materials when installed in accordance with Factory Mutual Research Approval
Standard 4880. This information is available at www.approvalguide.com and www.FRP.com/FMApproved.pdf.
NOTE: Please contact your local FM Global Representative to provide a fi eld exemption of alternative methods of installation.