Victaulic VicFlex AB12, Field Installation Handbook

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I-VICFLEX_18 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS REV_A
Overview
The following section identifies the requirements for ceiling or wall construction. Contact
Victaulic
®
for information regarding applications that do not appear in this section.
Style AB1, AB2, AB7, and AB10 Brackets
Construction shall meet the requirements of ASTM C635 for ceiling suspension systems
and shall be installed in accordance with ASTM C636 standards. VdS Approval for Style
AB1, AB2, AB7, and AB10 Brackets applies only for use with the following manufacturers’
ceiling suspension systems:
AMF Dipling
Gema-
Armstrong
Lafarge Richter
Suckow &
Fischer
Armstrong Durlum Hilti Lindner Rigips USG Donn
Chicago
Metallic
Geipel Knauf Odenwald Rockfon Pagos
Style AB3 Bracket
The Victaulic ® VicFlex ™ Style AB3 Bracket is designed for use as a surface-mount bracket
for pendent or sidewall applications in wood, metal, or concrete block walls or ceilings.
Style AB4 Bracket
Construction shall meet the requirements of ASTM C645 for hat furring channel ceiling
systems and shall be installed in accordance with ASTM C754 standards.
NOTE : VdS
Approval for the Style AB4 Bracket does not require specific approval for manufacturers
of hat furring channel ceiling systems.
Style AB5 Bracket
The Victaulic
®
VicFlex
™
Style AB5 Bracket is designed for use on wood or metal joists/
studs and CD Profile (60 mm) channel ceiling systems.
Style AB6 Bracket
The Victaulic
®
VicFlex
™
Style AB6 assembly shall be installed only in applications where
the minimum thickness of the ceiling or wall is 3 inches/76 mm and the strength and
structure of the ceiling or wall is comparable to or stronger than thin-clad aluminum
freezer panel.
Style AB11 Bracket
Construction shall meet the requirements of ASTM C635 for ceiling suspension systems
and shall be installed in accordance with ASTM C636 or ASTM C754 standards. VdS
Approval for Style AB11 Brackets applies only for use with the following manufacturers’
ceiling suspension systems:
AMF Dipling
Gema-
Armstrong
Lafarge Richter
Suckow &
Fischer
Armstrong Durlum Hilti Lindner Rigips USG Donn
Chicago
Metallic
Geipel Knauf Odenwald Rockfon Pagos
Style AB12 Bracket
The Victaulic
®
VicFlex
™
Style AB12 Threaded Rod Bracket is designed for use in
suspended and hard-lid ceilings.
Style ABBA and ABMM Brackets
The Victaulic ® VicFlex ™ Style ABBA and ABMM Brackets are designed for installation in
multiple configurations on various wall and ceiling surfaces. Refer to the specific product
instructions in this handbook for a complete listing of installation configurations.