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Assemble the Truss
1. Assemble the first truss assembly under the batten or cables as follows.
a. Attach a truss splice into the lower channel of the truss using one 1/4-14 x 3/4" self-drilling
screw on the upstage side. Tighten only finger tight until all screws are installed.
b. Attach a truss splice bar into the upper channel of the truss using
two 1/4-14 x 3/4" self-drilling screws. Tighten only finger tight until all screws are installed.
c. When all screws are installed and the trusses are aligned, tighten all screws.
d. Make sure that the truss caps are installed.
2. Find and mark the center location of the truss assembly.
Ceiling Installation
Always refer to the installation drawings for the location and arrangement of
ceiling panels.
STOP
Truss Splice Bar
Self-drilling Screw,
1/4-14 x 3/4"
Truss
Splice
Truss Cap
Truss
Truss Assembly
Truss Cap
First
Truss
Truss
Splice Bar
Truss Splice
Additional
Truss
Self-drilling Screw,
1/4-14 x 3/4"
Find and mark the
center location on the
Truss Assembly.
Upstage