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402-INST-UK-003 v1.1 

 11 Dec 2020 

 

www.glazingvision.co.uk 

 

  +44 (0)1379 658300 

 

  [email protected] 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Ridgeglaze 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Ridgeglaze

Page 1: ...402 INST UK 003 v1 1 11 Dec 2020 www glazingvision co uk 44 0 1379 658300 info glazingvision co uk Ridgeglaze ...

Page 2: ...istance 44 0 1379 658300 info glazingvision co uk Page 2 of 12 Contents Section Description Page Introduction 3 Safety Information 4 Pre Installation Preparation 6 Upstand Top Trim Installation 8 Installation Procedure 9 Interior Finishing 12 ...

Page 3: ...enable the property owner to benefit from the full 10 year warranty on the product It should be noted that an installation by non approved installers will result in a reduced warranty period of just 2 years By following the correct installation procedure a reliable and high performing end result is guaranteed The critical operations that can lead to problems if not done correctly are the lifting p...

Page 4: ...might pose a significant risk whilst working at height Use of scaffolding with all appropriate edging rails and inspection certification If specialist access or equipment is required e g a fall arrest system What personal protective safety equipment PPE is required for working at height e g harness Methods for safe working for example to avoid falling from height reducing manual handling and so as...

Page 5: ...t be provided for any installation maintenance work carried out This includes suitable edge protection Glazing Vision cannot be held responsible for damage incurred during the lifting and transportation of the product to the installation location please refer to terms and conditions of sale Pre Installation Glazing Vision products are heavy fragile and of awkward shape and size There may be uneven...

Page 6: ...Hardware Enclosed within the hardware box for each unit you should find at least the following Stainless steel woodscrews Plastic horseshoe packers various sizes Low modulus silicone Joining plates Polyethylene backing rod 3 The upstand must already be in place for the product The dimensioning of the product will have taken into consideration the external dimensions of the upstand including all we...

Page 7: ...the top surface of the upstand as this will cause a thermal bridge which can lead to internal condensation and invalidate the product warranty 6 These products can be very heavy Glazing Vision strongly recommends that a structural engineer is consulted when designing the structure s that will support the product and the surrounding structure Nothing in this manual or on Glazing Vision s sales draw...

Page 8: ...m and outside of the upstand This dimension ensures that the visible internal upstand top is covered and that there is no contact between the upstand top trim and the exterior product framework The upstand top trim is supplied with 5 grooves along the underside These grooves can be used to help guide a saw or similar when trimming the cover to size Failure to follow this step exactly may result in...

Page 9: ...oduct until project completion and final handover Gently prise all of the upstand fixing clip on covers off the framework drip legs Figure 5 Clip on cover Step 2 Apply two large lines of silicone supplied in the installation kit to the top of the upstand The two lines of silicone need to be approximately 20 mm and 40 mm in from the outside face of the upstand Figure 6 Silicone placement Step 3 Fit...

Page 10: ...nts it adheres to the upstand making repositioning difficult Once satisfied that everything is correctly positioned carefully release the weight of the section Remove the crane and lifting equipment Figure 7 Centreline alignment Figure 8 Installing the first half of the unit Step 5 Drill Ø3 mm pilot holes into the upstand through the pre drilled holes in the section s framework concealed by the cl...

Page 11: ... Step 8 Once the unit has been securely screwed to the upstand cut sufficient length s of polyethylene backing rod to fit the gap between the sections of glass there should be approximately an 8 mm gap between the glazing units Press the backing rod into the gap and position it 8 mm below the outer surface of the glass After pressing the backing rod in wait a minimum of 15 minutes to allow any com...

Page 12: ...ternal dimension of the product see Glazing Vision s sales drawings No interior metal component for example edging strips for plastering may touch any part of the product framework Any airspaces between the aluminium frame of the product and the internal finishes must be filled with insulating material Nothing should be fixed directly to the product Contravention of any of these stipulations may s...

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