USG COMPÄSSO
™
ELITE AND USG COMPÄSSO
™
STANDARD
SUSPENSION
TRIM SYSTEMS INSTALLATION GUIDE
STEP 4:
USG COMPÄSSO™
GRID ATTACHMENT
INSTALLATION
A.
Install the USG Compässo grid attachment clip to the cut end of the grid. Attach the clip to the Compässo trim
segment (see USG Compässo Standard or USG Compässo Elite tip sheet).
B.
Join trim and permanently splice the segments together.
10" AND 12"
(12" AVAILABLE
IN USG COMPÄSSO™
STANDARD ONLY)
A.
Because of their larger sizes, 10-inch and 12-inch Compässo trim must be supported by attaching diagonal braces
to the installation clips.
B.
Attach an installation clip to the tee using a #6 x 3/8" Tek screw.
C.
Secure one end of the brace to the clip with a #6 x 3/8" Tek screw.
D.
Secure the opposite end of the brace to the tee, ensuring that the clip remains 90 degrees to the ceiling plane.
Repeat this procedure at 2-foot increments along the entire perimeter of the grid.
E.
With the attachment clips braced, you can now attach the 10-inch or 12-inch Compässo trim to the grid.
STEP 5:
CORNER
INSTALLATION
Outside Corners
A.
To install outside corners, slide a permanent splice plate into each side of the preformed outside corner.
B.
Attach one side of the outside corner to the Compässo trim.
C.
Connect a length of Compässo trim to the other side of the corner and secure with appropriate splice plate.
Inside Corners
Inside corners for Compässo Elite are pre-formed and welded while Compässo Standard must be field assembled from
mitered parts supplied. See tip sheet for specific product for details.
INSTALLATION NOTES
The above guide is by no means the only way to install a Compässo island. The very successful Compässo product has
been on the market for many years. If islands are particularly small, they can be assembled on the floor and hanger
wire points “lasered” up to the deck. Then the entire assembly can be lifted into place with an appropriate number of
installers. Even large islands, if there is adequate and clear floor space below, can be laid out on paper with hanger
wires put in place before assembly takes place in the air. Different levels of experience and job conditions will indicate
the best way to proceed. The steps in this guide will always result in a successful installation.
