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Installation Manual

STEEPLE™

Prefabricated Demountable Wall Systems

GVA Interiors, Inc. halumm Limited 2771 Bristol Circle 11F Hongcheng Intl. Bldg. Oakville, Ontario L6H 6X5 396 Juyuan Road, Hangzhou Canada China Phone: +1-905-338-0000 Phone: 86-571-87290368 Email: info@gvainteriors.com Fax: 86-571-87298208 gvainteriors.com halumm.com HST: 78914 8731

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Table of Contents Product preview .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Health and safety at the worksite ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Installation checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Tools and equipment............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Door options ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Corners type options ........................................................................................................................................................... 25

Wall cladding options .......................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Product preview ___________________________________________________________________

STEEPLE - PREFABRICATED DEMOUNTABLE WALL PARTITIONS

halumm partition walls have several key features that distinguish them against conventional office partition

walls. Long term benefits as faster redecoration time and high reusability combined with strong fire rating make

it a superior choice for modern class-A office solutions.

halumm walls with their steel structure and standardized elements allow a much higher rate of reuse of up to

100%.

With a few standard components, halumm office partitions can cover all requirements for a modern class-A

office space. Concealed cabling, acoustic and thermal insulation, or highest fire rating can be achieved. Any

combination of steel panels, wood or tempered glass can be installed along with a selection of doors.

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Health and safety at the worksite ___________________________________________________________________ All works (loading/offloading, installation, etc.) should be doing to follow the law and workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

All workers must act in a way that won’t hurt themselves or anyone else.

When performing the installation of partitions, workers must observe the following preventative measures:

• Proper procedures working at heights, ladders and scaffolds.

• Apply safe lifting techniques.

• Ensure that tools and equipment are in good working state and are used safely.

• Use correct personal protective equipment such as eye protection when cutting and grinding.

• Wear appropriate individual protective equipment, including footwear, head protection, eye protection

and gloves when handling glass sheets.

• Keep a first-aid kit/box within easy access.

• Learn how to prevent heat and cold stress when working in extreme hot and cold environments.

• On construction sites, know the safety rules and procedures.

• Read the material safety data sheets for any hazardous products that you use and follow any

recommended safety precautions.

• Avoid stress and fatigue associated with working long workdays, shift work, and tight deadlines.

• Follow good housekeeping procedures.

Equipment Safety

Extreme care should be taken when operating equipment. Before you attempt to operate any tool or piece of

equipment, you must be fully trained by an experienced operator. Make sure that all guards are in place and

function properly and that all electrical connections are properly made. You should observe the following

precautions when using equipment:

• Understand correct operating procedures & safety precautions before operating a piece of equipment.

• Ensure that all guards are in place and function well before any machine starts.

• Report defective or unsafe equipment to a responsible individual to prevent serious injury.

• Do not distract or interfere with the equipment operator.

• Make sure that cords to electrically powered tools are in good condition, with no frayed parts or bare

wires. Ensure that the tools are properly grounded.

• Keep edge-cutting tools properly sharpened so that they do the job well and do not have to be forced

because of dull edges.

• Use tools only for their intended use and make sure the size of the tool is right for the job.

• Report to your immediate supervisor any tool or piece of equipment that is broken or does not function

properly.

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Installation checklist ___________________________________________________________________ Perform a site inspection prior to the installation date to check existing site conditions and identify constraints and limitations that could possibly cause delays or problems during the actual installation.

SITE ACCESSIBILITY

1. Verify existing loading facilities and proximity of loading dock to the staging area.

2. Verify if the receiving area is accessible by the trailer.

3. Verify access to service elevators.

4. Reserve service elevators in advance, if necessary.

SITE PREPARATION AND STORE MATERIALS

1. Clear all obstacles that could interfere with the installation process.

2. Before installation starts, make sure that all materials are stored safely and in organized manner. The storage

area should be located separate from installation area.

3. Steel keel, top and bottom U-channels should be divided by wood spacers. Panels should be divided by plastic

foam.

FLOOR PLANS

1. Make sure that you have a full package of drawings necessary for the installation such as floor plan, elevation,

detailing. Ensure that drawings are complete and handy before the installation beginnings.

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STAGING

1. If damages are noticed upon opening the trailer, these must be noted by the receiver on the Bill of Lading.

Also, note any imperfections or missing components discovered while unpacking the parts. This information is

necessary when requesting for product replacement and shipping claims.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

1. Utilize waste away from the installation area.

Tools and equipment __________________________________________________________________ For the delivery and installation of partitions, you will need the following tools and equipment:

• safety hard tat

• safety shoes

• safety glasses

• gloves

• pallet jack truck

• drywall cart or plate & slab cradle dolly

• metal cutting dry cut saw, multi-cutter, 1500 - 1800 RPM

• oscillating multi-tool 6 variable speed saw

• step ladder

• power hammer drill/driver

• laser level

• quick support rod

• vacuum suction cups

• knife

• screwdrivers

• rubber hummer

• long arm metric allen wrench set

• tape measure

• cleaning supply

All installation work must be carried out in compliance with rules and regulations for working with electric tools

and working at heights.

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Installation ___________________________________________________________________ Positioning & U-channel installation (top and bottom U-channel, start wall)

1. Make sure drawings complete and match the site.

2. According to the drawing, position laser level for installation of start wall, top and bottom U-channels.

Note: The line should be clear, and error should

be less than 1mm.

3. According to the drawing, cut the U-channel, the error should be

less than 1mm.

4. Stick 50*5mm foam tape at the back of the bottom of U-channel.

No stretching when sticking.

5. Drill holes in the lower U-channel. Diameter of each hole should

be 6mm.

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6. Put the U-channel against the vertical wall and mark. Using a hammer drill, create a hole. Cut the

baseboard, if needed.

7. Using a hammer, knock the plastic expansion pipe into the hole. Moderate pressure to be applied.

8. Use 4*30 self-tapping screws to fix the bottom U-channel. Stick two pieces of double-sided tape on the

outface of the U-channel for sound insulation. If the kit does not have double-sided tape, check the panels

as the tape may be already glued directly to the panel.

Note: Do not drill screws in one line throughout the channel. They should be fixed in dislocation.

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9. To set the vertical start wall, use 4*30

self-tapping screws and 6mm plastic

expansion pipe (for concrete wall) or

drywall anchor (for drywall). Make sure

that the start wall, top and bottom U-

channels on the same vertical centerline.

Note: Do not drill screws in one line

throughout the channel. They should be

fixed in dislocation.

10. For a similar principle, install the top

U-channel. Use the laser level to set the

U-channels in one vertical line.

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Vertical main steel keel installation

1. According to the drawing dimension, mark the main steel

vertical keel location.

2. Use a hammer to

knock on the support

level feet into the steel

keel. Apply medium

pressure.

Note: Hole should be 51.5mm from the bottom of the steel keel to

the bottom of the first 3*20mm.

If you need to cut steel keel, ALWAYS cut from the top of the keel.

3. First, insert the upper end of

the steel keel into the upper U-

shaped channel. Then place the

lower steel keel in the lower U-

shaped channel. Set the keel

according to your marks.

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4. Set-up main steel vertical keel into a door location. Make sure that support level feet installed as per an

image below. The protruding part should be directed in the opposite direction from the doorway.

5. Adjustment step. Find a

highest spot of the section and

start adjustment from there.

Set up a laser level.

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6. Based on the horizontal line, make sure all 3*20mm

holes of the vertical steel keel are on the same level.

Otherwise, adjust support legs. Throughout the

process, ensure the steel keel stays in a vertical

position. Use 5mm Allen wrench to adjust the steel

keel height.

Note: Vertical pillars should be set-up less than

1.5mm. Horizontal hang holes should be less than

0.5mm.

7. Use two steel keels to lock the inner corner. Use the corner joint to fix two sides of steel keels using 4*16mm

self-tapping screws. Set-up 3 corner bracket to complete an inner corner.

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8. After adjusting, join the top U-channel with top of the keel (bracket is optional) by 4*25mm self-drill screws.

Use the same screw to fix the main pillar and the bottom U-channel.

Crosspiece and rubber gasket installation

1. To set the crosspiece, place the fixed block into the crosspiece and hammer it lightly. Insert the cross pieces

into the main pillar. Install it into an existing hole. Use key lock to connect the cross piece with the vertical

main pillar. Use special steel bracket to fix on the crosspiece, then connect the cross piece with the main

pillar. The horizontal tolerance must be less than 1.00mm.

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2. Use black seal rubber to fill in the

vertical steel keel. To keep the integrity of

the sealing effect, the seal rubber needs to

be placed against the top and down

channels. Put black rubber into the

crosspiece as well. To show perfect sealing

effectiveness, the rubber which used into

crosspiece, should be 10mm longer than the

crosspiece on both sides.

Door frame installation

1. Before installing the door frame, use the connecting unit to attach two pieces of the door frame and fix it

with a screw.

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2. Assemble the door frame to insert it into two sides of the main steel keel and then install the crosspiece

above the door frame. At last, use 4 * 30 self drill screws to connect the door frame and the main vertical

pillar. After installing the door frame, set seal rubber on the door frame for soundproofing.

Panel installation

1. Insulation. Put the mineral rock wool in the ceiling and floor U-channel. Fill the entire space between

panels with the mineral rock wool. Do not allow any empty areas.

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2. Before installing the steel or melamine panel, tear

the protection film of the edge. Before installing the

glass panel, clean glass from both sides. Ensure there

is no dust and stains inside. Use vacuum suction cups

for set-up steel or glass panels.

3. Place the panel in the intended installation location, install the vacuum suction cups, lift the panel

vertically while pressing the panel to the steel keels. It is necessary that the hooks on the panel fall into

3* 20mm square holes. Push the panel down to the floor.

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4. After all panels installed, fit seal rubber for

additional sound insulation and even

clearance around the entire perimeter.

Blinds installation

1. According to the drawing, mark a blind knob position on the main steel keel. Use an 8mm drill bit to make

a hole on the main keel exactly in the center.

2. Use double sided tape to stick blinds on the glass frame.

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3. A steel wire rope connects with blinds by turning pole with special Allen wrench.

4. Before a glass frame installation, get a steel wire rope into the pre-drilled holes in the main pillar and then

install a glass panel. When finished, adjust blinds and check that is works well. Cut an extra part of the steel

wire rope.

5. Use 2.5mm twist bit to drill a hole. Use 3.45mm pen

head screw and outstretch to put the case on the knob,

then fix it with Allen wrench.

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6. After the knob installed, test the blinds to ensure they work well.

Door options ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Swing framed single/double glass door.

Standard door hardware includes:

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2. Swing frameless single glass door.

Standard door hardware includes:

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3. Swing frameless single glass door with floor spring.

Standard door hardware includes:

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4. Swing wood, solid core with melamine or PVC finish.

Standard door hardware includes:

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5. Swing hollow steel door.

Standard door hardware includes:

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Corners type options ___________________________________________________________________

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Wall cladding options ___________________________________________________________________

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