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“T” Connection Installation
Use to connect a panel at a right angle to a structural wall or to another, non-steel frame, panel of
the same height.
Notice: It is the installer’s responsibility to select and install
the proper fasteners in the structural wall or panel frame.
Compatico does not assume liability for their use.
For attachment to all panels, except tubular steel frame:
1. Position the T-Connector channel at the desired
location, flush with top of panel and parallel to its
vertical edges, with notch up for clearance of panels
top cap.
2. Use holes in channel for template, bore 3/16”
diameter hole 1
” deep into panel frame; two at the
top, two at the bottom.
3. Securely fasten wedge blocks and channel to panel
surface with #14 X 1
” long Sheet Metal Screws.
4. Remove paper cover from adhesive strip on back of
filler strip and position filler in channel, between
wedge blocks, and press firmly in place.
5. Assemble panel to T-Connector with a standard
panel connector.
For attachment to structural wall:
Note: Structural wall should be constructed in either of the following manners, as a minimum:
•
Composite Board (drywall) over Wood or Metal Stud: Drywall must be 5/8” minimum, on 2” x 4” studs
minimum, 24”on-center maximum; 14’ height maximum, retained at both floor and ceiling. Metal studs
must be “C”-channel, 20-ga minimum thickness. Drywall must be attached by industry standards,
minimum; ideally it should include appropriate adhesive bead on each stud, the full length of the stud.
•
Poured cement wall
•
Cement block wall
1. Select a wood furring strip, straight
and sound, with minimum cross
section dimensions of 1
” X 2”. The
length must match the nominal height
of the T-Connection.
2. Bevel or plane the back of the furring
strip so that face of furring strip will be
plumb.
3. Select appropriate fastener for type of
structural wall and mount the furring
strip to the structural wall,
perpendicular and resting on the floor.
4. Locate
channel
vertically,
with
notch
at bottom.
5. Follow steps 2 – 5 above to attach T-
Connector to furring strip.
Top Cap
Notch
Filler Strip
#14 X 1
”
long
Sheet Metal Screws
Top (small)
Wedge Block
Flush
Channel
Furring Strip
Structural
Wall
1
”
Minimum
Notch