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Installation guide

ROCKFON® VertiQ®

ROCKFON System T, ROCKFON System HAT Impact-resistant and high impact-resistant acoustic wall panel solutions

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For information about storage, handling, service integration and special requirements, this system installation guide should be read and used in conjunction with “ROCKFON General Guidelines for Installation”.

Contents

System selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Edges and sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ROCKFON System T (impact-resistant)Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Mounting diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Single-panel height solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Multiple-panel height solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1. Perimeter trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72. T fixing brackets and

supporting brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83. Wall panels and

horizontal intermediate profiles . . . . . . . . . . 94. Vertical intermediate profiles . . . . . . . . . . . .11

ROCKFON System HAT (high impact-resistant)Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Mounting diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5. Perimeter trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136. Wall panels and

horizontal intermediate profiles . . . . . . . . .147. Vertical intermediate profiles . . . . . . . . . . . .15

ROCKFON System T

ROCKFON System HATInstallation shows 1200 x 1200mm layout at top

and 2700 x 1200mm at bottom.

VertiQ® ROCKFON System T, ROCKFON System HATT

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System selection

ROCKFON VertiQ panels are tough and durable in their own right, however overall system impact resistance will be determined by the type of installation system chosen.

Contact ROCKFON for further information and advice about impact resistance.

We recommend the use of clean nitrile or PU coated gloves when installing ROCKFON tiles in order to avoid fingerprint marking on the surface.

For an optimum work environment, we recommend installers always observe common work practices and follow installation advice as shown on our packaging.

ROCKFON System T: Impact-resistant solution,40 mm thick ROCKFON VertiQ A24 wall panels can be installed using J channel perimeter trims and standard 38 mm deep T24 tees as intermediate profiles fastened directly to the wall using T fixing brackets and supporting brackets (when needed).

ROCKFON System HAT: High impact-resistant solution, according to DIN 18 032-3 for wall panels or Class 1A according to EN 13964 annex D for ceilingsIn order to achieve high impact resistance against, for example, balls in sports halls, 40 mm thick ROCKFON VertiQ A HAT wall panels should be installed using 1 mm thick steel ROCKFON System HAT profiles fixed directly to the wall.

Important

• Use mounting screws/methods appropriate for the wall material.

• Ensure that the wall is smooth and level. Any leveling correction must be done before any installation begins.

• For ”high impact-resistant” solutions using ROCKFON System HAT, ROCKFON VertiQ panels must be mounted directly on the wall without any gap behind them.

ROCKFON VertiQ A24 – ROCKFON System T

ROCKFON VertiQ edges and panel dimensions

ROCKFON VertiQ A HAT – ROCKFON System HAT

Edges and sizes

ROCKFON VertiQ panels

Edge Module size* (mm) Exact size* (mm)

A24 1200 x 1200 x 40 1192 x 1192 x 40

A24 2700 x 1200 x 40 2692 x 1192 x 40

A HAT 1200 x 1200 x 40 1172 x 1172 x 40

A HAT 2700 x 1200 x 40 2672 x 1172 x 40

* For other dimensions, please contact ROCKFON.

M = Module size A24 = M minus 8 mm (M-8 mm) A HAT = M minus 28 mm (M-28 mm)

40 mm

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Components

40 mm deep J channel perimeter trims and 38 mm deep T24 tees as intermediate vertical and horizontal profiles are used for ROCKFON System T. J channel perimeter trims are fastened with screws, together with SMF clips where needed. For multiple-panel installations, both horizontal and vertical T24 intermediate profiles

clip into place using T fixing brackets mounted directly to the wall. Supporting brackets are also required for multiple-height or off-floor/base support installations. Total installation depth is 40 mm.

Wall panels Perimeter trim Intermediate profiles T fixing bracket Supporting bracket Clip

ROCKFON VertiQ A24 3000 mm long40 mm J channel,

25 mm wide-side and 13 mm narrow-side

3000 mm long38 mm deep T24 tees

for use with 38 mm deep T24 tees

(patent pending)

15x35x50 mm SMF clip

1200 x 1200

600 mm

2700 x 1200

400 mm

400 mm

950 mm950 mm

600 mm 1500 mm 600 mm

1200 x 1200

2700 x 1200

600 mm

1200 mm

600 mm

600 mm

1500 mm

600 mm

900 mm

400 mm

400 mm

400 mm

2700 x 1200

1500 mm

600 mm

600 mm

400 mm

400 mm

400 mm

Mounting diagrams

Perimeter trim, bottom – for multiple-height installations resting on the floor or base support, use a M-4 mm measure between the bottom J channel perimeter trim and first horizontal T24 intermediate profiles. This is to ensure the ROCKFON VertiQ top edges are properly covered by T24 front capping. All further vertical levels will use standard M measure distance.

Supporting bracket – these provide required bottom support to panels within a multiple-height or off-floor/base support installation. They are mounted so the underside is 4 mm above the module axis line (which the T fixing bracket channels are centred on) so the panels come to rest upon them (see the diagram on page 6).

SMF clip – for use when the top J channel perimeter trim needs to be installed last, offering demountability.

Rear view of installation seen from ’inside’ the wall.VertiQ® ROCKFON System T

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13 m

m

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nnel

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ling

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40 mmwall

VertiQ panel

scu�-resistant baseboard,e.g. solid timber

25 m

m

wall

VertiQ panel

15x35x50 mmsupporting bracketsinside bottom J channel�xed to the wall

bottom J channel perimeter trim�xed 25 mm wide edge to the wall

wall

VertiQ panel


scu�-resistant base support,e.g. solid timber

25 m

m

Bottom J channel perimeter trim:

1. supported byscu�-resistant base support

2. unsupported, above the �oor,with supporting brackets inside

3. supported by the �oor

13 m

m

wall scu�-resistant base support,e.g. solid timber

25 m

m


13 m

m

40 mm

25 m

m

13 m

m

40 mm

25 m

m

M

M-4

mm

M

M-1

4 m

m

25 m

m

13 m

m

wall

2top J channel perimeter trim�xed 13 mm narrow-side to the wallwith SMF clip

VertiQ panel

SMF clip�xed to the wall

14 m

m13

mm

25 m

m

wall

1

top J channel perimeter trim�xed wide-side to the wallwith SMF clip

VertiQ panel

SMF clip�xed to the wall

Single-panel high solutions

1. Top J channel fixed wide-side to the wall with SMF clip, min. 14 mm distance to the ceiling should remain.

Insert the top J channel perimeter trim into the SMF clips, then lift it up 14 mm to allow the top edge of the panel to fit in. When all the panels are in place, the top J channel slides back down to cover the top edges. Vertical T24 intermediate profiles clicked into T fixing brackets should be installed before lowering the top J channel perimeter trim.

2. Top J channel fixed narrow-side to the wall with SMF clip, can be mounted directly under the ceiling.

Insert the top J channel perimeter trim into the SMF clips, then the top edge of the ROCKFON VertiQ panel into the top J channel perimeter trim so the bottom edge can pass over and set down into the bottom J channel perimeter trim. Vertical T24 intermediate profiles are installed as the final step using the same motion as used for the panels.

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600 mm

4 mm

300 mm300 mm

400 mm 400 mm

300 mm

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mm

M =

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0 m

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pane

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-8 m

m

T �xing bracket,channel centred on the axis

supporting bracket for 1200x1200 and 2700x1200 horizontal,align base 4 mm above axis and at panel-width centre

supporting bracket for 2700x1200 vertical andhorizontal, align base 4 mm above axis

supporting bracket for 2700x1200 vertical andhorizontal, align base 4 mm above axis

VertiQ 1200x1200 - 1 supporting bracketVertiQ 2700x1200 vertical - 2 supporting bracketsVertiQ 2700x1200 horizontal - 3 supporting brackets

wall

MM

-4 m

m

M-8

mm

M-8

mm

M-8

mm

M

top J channel perimeter trim�xed wide-side to the wall

VertiQ panel wall

40 mm

wall

VertiQ panel

base J channel perimeter trim�xed wide-side to the wall

4 mm

wall

T �xing bracket �xed to the wall,channel centred on the axis

VertiQ panel

supporting bracket �xed tothe wall 4 mm above axis

horizontal T24 intermediate pro�leclicked into T Fixing bracket

13 m

m

40 mm

25 m

m

13 m

m

25 m

m

Multi-panel high solutions


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Important• Use mounting screws/methods

appropriate for the wall material.• Use a sharp-bladed saw to carefully

achieve neat corner joints.• Placing an internal support, e.g.

40 mm thick wood block, inside the perimeter trim will reduce bending / damage when cutting.

• Use supporting brackets to support multi-height installation panels and bottom perimeter trim not resting on the floor/base support;

For off-floor installations, consideration should be given to using a scuff-resistant skirting or base support between the floor and bottom perimeter trim. This will reduce the likelihood of damage from shoes, luggage, vaccuum cleaners or other floor-level risks and help avoid ball or human contact with any low-lying perimeter trim corners.

1.3 Side perimeter trim affixed 25 mm wide edge to the wall, top perimeter trim affixed 13 mm narrow edge to the wall with SMF clip. This method allows for demounting of the top trim.

1.4 Bottom perimeter trim resting on the floor or other solid base support material.

1.5 Bottom perimeter trim floating above the floor requires the use of supporting brackets.

1. Perimeter trim

1.2 Top and side perimeter trims affixed 25 mm wide edge to the wall.

1.1 Mark out all the axes for perimeter trims and intermediate profiles at Module (M) measures. For the bottom row of panels, use M-4 mm up from the bottom J channel perimter trim.

Module (M)

Module (M

-4 mm

)M

odule (M)

every 300 mm

400 mm in from both left and right edges, all 2700 mm panels

support bracket at wall panel centre, 1200 mm and 2700 mm horizontal

30 m

m

30 m

m

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y 40

0 m

m w

ithin

120

0 m

m

every 400 mm within 1200 mm

30 mm

30 m

m

every 450 mm

within 2700 m

m

every 450 mm within 2700 mm

30 mm

30 mm

1.2

1.4

1.3

1.5

3.7

3.8

3.9


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2. T fixing brackets and supporting brackets

T fixing brackets and supporting brackets are required to:• prevent accidental removal of intermediate

profiles;• provide enough support for each panel

separately in multiple-height installations;

• make a secure yet demountable installation – intermediate profiles can be removed from their T fixing brackets by using a special tee-removal tool, as long as their positions are known.

Remember to follow recommended guidelines for quantity and positioning of both T fixing brackets and supporting brackets.

ImportantCreating a demountable solution depends on knowing where all the T fixing brackets are located after installation is completed. An installation diagram clearly showing the positions of all T fixing brackets should be made and archived. This will enable easy location of these components for any subsequent maintenance.

Consumption guide (pieces per panel)

Panel size (mm)

Panel orientation

Supporting brackets (off-floor/base support or multi-panel

height installations only)T fixing brackets,

horizontalT fixing brackets,

vertical

2700 x 1200 Vertical2:

400 mm in from both left and right edges

0 if a single-panel height installation,2 at each additional panel junction:


0 if a single-panel wide installation,2 at each additional panel junction:

600 mm in from both top and bottom edges

2700 x 1200 Horizontal

3:400 mm in from both left and right edges, one at panel-centre




600 mm in from both top and bottom edges (panel-centre)

1200 x 1200 –

1:600 mm in from both left and right edges

(panel-centre)




600 mm in from both top and bottom edges (panel-centre)

Installation of ROCKFON VertiQ panels should only be done using components supplied by ROCKFON. Components are sold separately. Failure to follow these instruction will void any warranty.

2.1 Placement of all T fixing brackets and supporting brackets should be measured out and mounted before any panel installation begins. Doing so will greatly reduce installation time. Ensure that all brackets line up – T fixing brackets’ channel on the module axis, supporting brackets’ underside 4 mm above it.

600 mm

300 mm

300 mm

Module 1200 mm

T fixingbrackets

Supporting

brackets

1200

mm

Mod

ule

1200

mm

600

mm

600

mm


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3. Wall panels

These instructions cover both single and multiple-height installations. For multiple, the terms ’upper’ and ’lower’ refer respectively to the uppermost and lowermost panels.

Start installing ROCKFON VertiQ wall panels working inward from the outside / perimeter panels, both left and right. Ensure that all outside / perimeter panel edges are securely under their perimeter trims.

As outside / perimeter panels are installed, cover their horizontal joints with 38 mm deep tees cut to exactly M-12 mm (see diagram on page 11). This secures the panel enough to continue safely working inward.

3.3 Angle a ’lower’ panel into the bottom J channel perimeter trim, then flat against the wall. Slide it carefully into the vertical J channel perimeter trim.

3.1 Angle an ’upper’ panel into the top J channel perimeter trim, then flat against the wall. Ensure there is sufficient trim overlapping the panel top, then slide it carefully into the vertical J channel perimeter trim.

3.4 When required, remember to use supporting brackets mounted inside the bottom J channel perimeter trim.

3.2 The bottom of all multiple-height installation panels should rest securely on their supporting bracket(s) – see diagram on page 6.

3.5 Install any intermediate panels, working from ’upper’ to ’lower’. They should sit securely in place via supporting bracket(s) and perimeter trim – see diagram on page 6.

3.6 Cover the horizontal joints between panels by clicking T24 profiles into the T fixing brackets, then slide it carefully under the perimeter trim edge. These horizontal tees must be cut to an exact dimension of M-12 mm.


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3.11 Install all remaining intermediate panels as described on page 9, working from the top downwards. During installation, cover all horizontal joints with T24 profiles by clicking them into the T fixing brackets. When the entire installation is fitted with ROCKFON VertiQ panels, the final step is covering all the vertical joints with long tees clicked into T fixing brackets (see next section).

3.10 Cover all remaining horizontal joints between panels by clicking T24 profiles into the T fixing brackets. Horizontal profiles should be cut to an exact dimension of M-12 mm. Ensure the outter ends of the horizontal tees are covered by the perimeter trims.

3.9 Perimeter trim finishing around a door or window should always be done with J channel perimeter trims mounted 25 mm wide-edge to the wall, affixed every 300 mm and 30 mm from all ends. To minimize panel waste, measure and cut carefully while ensuring adequate perimeter trim overlap.

3.7 External corner – two vertical J channel perimeter trims are fastened to each other every 300 mm and 30 mm from each end. The wall-mounted perimeter trim is fixed 25 mm wide-edge to the wall, also every 300 mm.

3.8 Internal corner – one vertical J channel perimeter trim is mounted a distance of 40 mm from the corner, 25 mm wide-edge affixed to the wall every 300 mm. This allows a ROCKFON VertiQ panel to slide into the corner behind it.

3.7

3.8

3.9

ImportantThe standard locking connectors at each end of a T24 profile are not needed when installing ROCKFON VertiQ A24 in ROCKFON System T. Do not include them in any measurements, simply cut them off.


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4.1 When the entire surface is covered with wall panels, cover all the vertical joints with long T24 profiles clicked into the T fixing brackets. These vertical tees must be cut to an exact length of X-12 mm, where X is the installation height. Ensure the ends of all horizontal tees are covered by the vertical tees, and that both ends of the vertical tees are sufficiently covered by the top and bottom perimeter trims. Use additional T fixing brackets to connect vertical profile extensions when required.

4.2 All ROCKFON VertiQ A24 panels and tees installed.

M M M

M -12 mm M -12 mmM -12 mm

Wall

4. Vertical intermediate profiles

M = Module


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Components

40 mm deep HAT profiles, made from 1.0 mm thick steel, are used as vertical and horizontal profiles in the ROCKFON VertiQ high impact resistant ROCKFON System HAT. 40 mm deep J channels, or alternatively the same HAT profiles, both made of 1.0 mm thick steel are used as perimeter trims. All the profiles are affixed directly to the wall with appropriate fixings, suitable to the wall material. Total installation depth is 40 mm.

Wall panels Perimeter trim Intermediate profiles

ROCKFON VertiQ

HAT2700 mm long,

1 mm thick40 mm deep J channel, 25 mm wide-side and

13 mm narrow-side

2700 mm long,1 mm thick HAT

(alternative)

1148 mm and 2700 mm long,1 mm thick HAT

M

M-28 m

m28 m

m

M-28 m

m

M-12 m

mM

-12 mm

MM

28 mm

28 mm

28 mm

M-28 m

mM

-28 mm

M-28 m

m

M-28 m

m28 m

mM

-28 mm

28 mm

M-28 m

m

MM

M

50 mm

50 mm

50 mm

50 mm

50 mm

Wall

Wall

Mounting diagrams

1200 x 1200

2700 x 1200

1200 x 1200

2700 x 1200

2700 x 1200

M = Module

Rear view of installation seen from 'inside' the wall.

M

M-28 mm28 mm

M-28 mm

M-12 mm M-12 mmM M28 mm 28 mm 28 mm

M-28 mm M-28 mm M-28 mm

M-28 mm28 mm

M-28 mm28 mm

M-28 mm

M M M

50 mm 50 mm 50 mm50 mm 50 mm

Wall

Wall

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5. Perimeter trim

5.1 Mark out all the axes for perimeter trims and intermediate profiles.

Module (M)

M (using H

AT bottom trim

)M

-12 (using J channel bottom trim

)

5.3 Bottom perimeter trim resting on the floor or other solid base support material.

5.2 Top and side perimeter trims, 25 mm wide edge to the wall.

30 m

m

30 mm

30 m

m

Important• Use mounting screws/methods appropriate for

the wall material.• Use a sharp-bladed saw to carefully achieve

neat corner joints.• Placing an internal support, e.g. 40 mm thick

wood block, inside the perimeter trim will reduce bending / damage when cutting.

For off-floor installations, consideration should be given to using a scuff-resistant skirting or base support between the floor and bottom perimeter trim. This will reduce the likelihood of damage from shoes, luggage, vacuum cleaners or other floor-level risks and help avoid ball or human contact with any low-lying perimeter trim corners.

M (using H

AT top trim)

M-12 (using J channel top trim

)


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6. Wall panels and horizontal intermediate profiles

6.3 All outside / perimeter panels installed with horizontal HAT profiles.6.1 Start installing ROCKFON VertiQ wall panels working inward from the outside / perimeter panels, both left and right, bottom panels first. Ensure that all outside / perimeter panel edges are securely under their perimeter trims.

6.4 Install all the remaining panels and horizontal HAT profiles, working toward the middle.Cover all the horizontal joints with HAT profiles centred on the panel width leaving a 52 mm gap between them for the vertical HAT profile.

6.2 For multiple-height installations, place the next panel above and cover the horizontal joint(s) between panels with a 40 mm HAT profile the exact length of M-52 mm (see diagram on page 15), affixed at panel centre (figure 6.4). Ensure that the panel edges are covered by perimeter trims (J or HAT) and intermediate HAT profiles.

52 mm


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7.1 All ROCKFON VertiQ panels and HAT profiles installed. The vertical HAT profile edges should meet cleanly

against the horizontal HAT profile edges, not overlap them.

7. Vertical intermediate profiles

Wall

M-28 mmVertiQ panel

MM-52 mm

horizontal HAT50 mmvertical HAT

50 mmvertical HAT

M = Module


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We believe our acoustic stone wool and metal solutions for ceilings and walls are a fast and simple way to create beautiful, comfortable and safe spaces.

Easy to install and durable, they protect people from noise and the spread of fire. They are our way of making a constructive contribution towards a sustainable future.

Create and Protect is what drives us. It means putting people first, sharing success and maintaining trust.

It’s our rock-solid promise to you. At ROCKFON, Create and Protect is what we do - and it’s inspired by you.

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entioned are based on the NCS - N

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