Tate Grid: Ceiling System
7510 Montevideo Road
© 2017 Tate Inc.
Jessup, MD 20794
410-799-4200
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Tate Grid. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with a reference for typical
installation situations. We would be interested in hearing any comments you have on this installation
manual, product, or overall experience. Please call or email Technical Services:
Phone: 410-799-4200 Email: [email protected]
Safety
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2 or more people are required for handling some of the pieces for this system.
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Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when drilling, cutting, or installing. PPE includes
gloves, safety eyeglasses, hardhats, etc.
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Do not put a load on the system until the installation is complete.
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Be sure all bolts, nuts, and threaded rods are properly tightened down.
Cleaning
To clean Tate Grid components please use a common non-abrasive mild detergent containing less than
0.5% phosphate and water, applied using a sponge. The components should be dried using a soft towel.
If solvents are required to remove materials not soluble in water such as petroleum products, the
following solvents can be used: Isopropyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, mineral spirits or methanol.
Main Runner Alignment
The main runners are not symmetric, they must all be oriented in the same direction. Be sure that all
runs of main runners are oriented in the same direction or the grid will not align properly.
Bolt Torque
All bolt connections to the top slot of the grid should be tightened flush to a washer with a maximum
torque value of 30 in-lb, using a torque limiting screw gun.
All bolt or nut connections to the bottom slot of the grid should be tightened flush to a washer or
mounting bracket with a maximum torque value of 30 in-lb, using a torque limiting screw gun.
