USG COMPÄSSO
™
ELITE AND USG COMPÄSSO
™
STANDARD
SUSPENSION
TRIM SYSTEMS INSTALLATION GUIDE
USG Compässo™ Elite and USG Compässo™ Standard are both suspension trim systems that share very similar
installation methods and techniques. This guide will address the commonalities of the installations and provide product-
specific details through the additional “tip sheet” (IC588, IC589) that will accompany the actual order. Through this
guide, we will use the term Compässo to refer to both systems.
STEP 1:
GRID INSTALLATION
A.
Install the grid that the Compässo suspension trim will be attached to.
B.
Note: The grid should always be extended farther than the perimeter of the Compässo suspension trim.
C.
Examine the reflected ceiling layout and carefully plan the layout of the Compässo trim on the ceiling grid.
STEP 2:
INITIAL ASSEMBLY
A.
Lay the Compässo trim on top of the grid in the desired pattern.
B.
Temporarily hold the Compässo trim in place using spring clamps.
C.
Temporarily splice the sections together (see tip sheet for specifics on Compässo Standard or Compässo Elite).
D.
Working off the reflected ceiling plan, assemble the Compässo trim, arranging the trim into smooth curves.
Adjust the clamps as you go and be sure to check the square of the grid.
E.
Once the Compässo segments are in place and the grid is square, mark the face or side of each tee where it is
intersected by the Compässo trim.
F.
Slide each clamp and Compässo segment back so that the tees are accessible for trimming.
G.
Trim the grid where cuts are required.
STEP 3:
COMPÄSSO SPLICING
INFORMATION
Your Compässo Standard or Compässo Elite system uses different splicing hardware and techniques. See the tip sheet
included with your purchase for detailed instructions.
