Clear Wall Planning Guide December 2020 Clear Wall Planning Guide 1 Contents Five steps to specs ...................................................................................... 3 Design and Installation Planning .....................................................4 - 11 Space Planning, Site Survey and Measurement...........6 - 10 Planning Checklist ...........................................................................11 Components .........................................................................................12 - 25 Framing Elements ...................................................................13 -15 Transition Connectors ...........................................................15 - 16 Glass Inserts................................................................................ 17-18 Copolymer Strips ........................................................................... 19 Doors ..................................................................................................20 Door Sections ......................................................................... 21 - 23 Door Hardware ......................................................................24 - 25 Power/Data .................................................................................................. 26 Installation ...........................................................................................27 - 40 Clear Wall Planning Guide 2 5 Steps Five steps to specs: 1. Pre-qualify the project 2. Select Framing Elements 3. Select Door and Door Hardware 4. Select Glass Insert sizes and color 5. Select Electrical and Data components Clear Wall Planning Guide 3 Design and Installation Planning Proper planning and preparation is key to successful and profitable Clear Wall projects. Take the time to fully understand the customer’s needs and requirements. Use the AP Project File tool to pre-qualify the project and select the product that suits the client's price parameters. Have their Request for Bid documentation on hand when performing site surveys and during design and installation. It is critical to document all decisions made from start to finish. Installation and Trendway Field Support Trendway offers Field Technical Support for a nominal fee. Approved Trendway Technicians can take field measurements, train and lead during the actual installation at the customer location. Using this resource assures accurate product design and planning, as well as fast, expert installation. Contact the Trendway Architectural Product team for more details. Clear Wall Planning Guide 4 Before You Begin • Use the AP Budget Estimator tool to generate pricing for customer approval. • Clear Wall measurements are based on center-to-center locations. • If you are working with an existing space, you must make an onsite inspection to determine the ceiling height and amount of floor runout within the area where product will be installed. See pages 8 to 9. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP OF ANY SUCCESSFUL CLEAR WALL INSTALLATION. • While you (or a approved installer or Trendway Technician) are at the site measuring the ceiling height and floor runout, it is also a good idea to inspect for building mechanicals and utilities that may affect the installation and need to be addressed prior to placing the order. See pages 10 - 11. • Utilize the AP Budget Estimator's Product Install Planning Checklist to ensure you have all necessary information. • If you are working with new construction, note that the areas of concern noted above may not be able to be addressed at the time of pre-order quotation, but will affect the final outcome of the installation. Be prepared to address them prior to placing the order. For pre-order quota- tion purposes, all new construction requests for quotes must be accompanied by a cad model of the space with the partition location and type of Architectural Wall Product clearly noted. This should come from a licensed interior designer or architect to ensure all applicable codes have been addressed. Ceiling height – a critical measurement • Measurements must be taken on the final site floor treatment (after carpet or other flooring is installed) for accuracy. • IMPORTANT: Measure ceiling height at every door location. • Measure ceiling heights every 10', along the line the wall will run. • If there is variance greater than 1/2" over a 10' measurement, take additional mea- surements at 5' intervals. • Specify ceiling heights in 1/8" increments. • Note heights accurately on the floor plan. Clear Wall Planning Guide 5 Space Planning • First, define the location of the partition run. Clear Wall is 3-1/4" thick, so using construction lines that are offset by 1-5/8" is a good place to start (center of Glass Insert). (Step 1, page 7.) • Once the location of Clear Wall has been determined, the framing layout and elevations can be developed using CAP, GIZA or other office product planning software that is supported with Trendway symbol libraries. • Locate all vertical elements (vertical posts and door sections) The horizontal beams can be added last, using the 2020 Auto Hardware function (Step 2, page 7). • Plan the Glass Inserts, based on the sizes established by the vertical elements (Step 3, page 7). • TrendWall and Clear Wall can be integrated with the use of In-Line Posts. • Volo and Clear Wall can be integrated with the use of a variety of Posts: In-Line, 90° and 3-way conditions. Remember that the systems have different thicknesses, so that when bringing two together, there will be a setback on one or both sides where they join. • Remember to plan for insertion of Copolymer Strips if specified by the customer. Floor plans Accurate floor plans with key dimensions and conditions within the building architecture are essential. They should include: • Overall space dimensions • Wall locations and distance from columns • Wall runs that terminate flush with building wall surfaces • Door locations for ceiling height measurements is crucial for accuracy • Existing corridor widths and runs that bypass building columns Site survey and verified field measurements • A thorough pre-installation survey is required. • Ensures fast, accurate, effective space planning and design. • Allows effective scheduling, timely completion, no lost time on the job. • Problem-free installations, happy customers and return business improve profit. PLEASE NOTE: Clear Wall can not be used in a freestanding application. It must be attached to a ceiling or soffit (no special blocking required). Clear Wall Planning Guide 6 Planning Steps STEP 1: LOCATE OFFICE CENTERLINES STEP 2: PLACE VERTICAL POSTS 11'-7" 12'-3" Door 8" Insert Minimum STEP 3: PLAN GLASS INSERTS STEP 4: ADD COVERS Clear Wall Planning Guide 7 Site Ceiling Flat Lay-In Tile Grid Determine the installation site's ceiling type and grid (if applicable), which will determine attachment requirements. If you are not certain, or encounter a different type of ceiling than described here, send a photo to your Trendway Technical Support team for assistance. Information you will need: • Identify ceiling type: Grid and Tile, Gypsum or other material (e.g. wood). This will deter- mine the type of ceiling anchors you require. Tegular/Reveal Tile Grid • Identify Grid ceiling tile type (if applicable): - Flat - Tegular/Reveal - Armstrong Silhouette • Tegular/Reveal grids require the use of Grid Blocks for installation. Determine if the Tegular tile has a 1/4" or 3/8" tile recess dimension (how high it sits proud of the grid). There are Grid Blocks for Traditional and Reveal style crowns. Specify the 1/4" or 3/8" Block, depending on the tile recess. Specify one Block Armstrong Silhouette for every 2' of panel run, or 6 for every Crown section on order. • Identify Grid type (if applicable): 1" Standard or 9/16" Thinline Grid Block Installed Tegular/Reveal Tile Flat Tile Clear Wall Planning Guide 8 Site Ceiling Clear Wall elements are secured to the ceiling or ceiling grid using appropriate fasteners. Ceiling Grid See INS484 installation instructions for details. Clear Wall Crown Channel Upper Beam Upper Beam Upper Beam Ceiling Grid Ceiling Grid Ceiling Grid Screw Grid Clip Caddy Clip Caddy Clips impact adjustment range *Recommended* Self Tapping Screw Attachment Grid Clip Attachment Caddy Clip Attachment Use #8 self-drilling sheet Armstrong Silhouette Caddy Clips metal screws to attach the ceiling grid requires may be used Crown Channel to a ceiling the use of Grid Clips to attach the grid (see right for Armstrong to attach the Crown Crown Channel Silhouette grid). Channel to the grid, to many ceil- available for order ing grids. Use Select appropriate screw from Trendway (Special part one every 2' of fastener type for other ceiling number 404765). Armstrong Sil- Crown. Caution: conditions. houette ceiling requires the use There will be a loss of 1/2" to 5/8" of Grid Clips to attach the Crown ceiling height adjustment when Channel to the grid, available for using Caddy Clips. order from Trendway (Special part number 404765). Clear Wall Planning Guide 9 Physical building conditions Site conditions may affect wall placement or require special planning to accommodate. In- spect the site and note any situations that may impact or interfere with the layout, or require special wall connection treatment due to site wall conditions. The AP Products Install Planning Checklist is a valuable aid in identifying these. Conditions may include: • ADA requirements • Building walls and columns • Building electrical and data access