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Installation Guide

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B EF OR E I N STALLING : Carefully read the directions and the tools and materials list in this guide before installing Cielo High Performance Panels (HPP). If you have questions about your installation or these instructions, please contact your local Cielo representative at: info@cielo.us or call 833.868.1522.

TO OLS & MATER I A L S NEEDED • Saw horses • Tape measure

• 1/4” straight flute carbide router bit

• Caulking gun

• Rags

• 2" paint brush

• Denatured alcohol

• 4' & 8' Straightedges

• Disposable gloves

• Laminate router

• 1 1/2” masking tape

• Circular saw

• 120 grit sanding block

• Clamps

• 240 grit sanding block

Illustration #1 4"

2" 2"

Primed Substrate Corner Joint

Straight Joints

• Drill • Drill bits

H ANDLI NG A N D S TO R AG E

Paint panel joints

WAL L P R EPAR ATIO N •C ielo panels can be installed on plywood or gypsum board substrates.

• Use appropriate hand, eye, ear, and foot protection when working with panels and tools.

•M ake sure that the walls are primed, smooth, clean, dry and plumb.

• Leave protective film on the front side of the panel throughout the installation process.

•M ake sure the installation and work area have adequate ventilation.

• Store panels indoors at a controlled temperature of 65 to 80 degrees F, and away from direct sunlight.

•T o blend visible joints with Cielo panels, paint a 2” stripe per side (4” stripe on straight joint and 2” stripe per corner joint) with the recommended color.

• Store panels horizontally to avoid bowing.

(SEE ILLUSTRATION #1) 1

CUT T ING PA NE LS TO SI Z E • To avoid vibration and potentially chipping the edges or cracking the panels,

•C ut the panel to within 3/16" of the finished size. Do not allow the blade to

appropriate clamping and support with a solid sacrificial wood substrate is

overheat; work at a moderate speed and pressure.

essential.

•U sing a straightedge as a guide, machine edges of the panels with the laminate

• A portable circular or table saw with a sharp fine carbide tipped blade, with

router and sharp 1/4" straight flute carbide bit to achieve finished size. Keep

a minimum of 60 teeth suitable for plastics or aluminum, is recommended to properly cut the panels.

router moving; do not stop. •S and routed edges with 120 grit sanding block then 240 grit sanding block to

• With a portable circular saw, cut with the color side of the panel facing UPWARD.

remove micro-fissures.

If using a fixed table saw, cut with the color side of the panel facing DOWNWARD.

Sand Edge - 120 Grit > 240 Grit

Circular Saw - Color Side Up

Table Saw - Color Side Down

Solid Sacrificial Wood Substrate

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ADHESIVE PREPARATION • Use saw horses with a sacrificial wood board to properly support

Illustration #3

panels while prepping. • Place panel with clear side down on the support board. Scuff entire color side with the 120 grit sanding block using a circular motion.

(see Illustration #2)

Back (color) side of panel

• Clean the backside of the panel with denatured alcohol applied to a rag to remove all dust and residue. • Add strips of double sided tape at approximately 12" centers parallel to the panel length. The tape should start and end 1/2" from all edges.

(see Illustration #3)

Double-sided Tape 1/2" from panel edge

Illustration #2

12" Centers

120 grit sand block

1/2" from panel edge

Back (color) side of panel

Important: Where edge cap will be installed, place the double sided tape 1” back from the edge. 3

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Illustration #4 (A-G)

CUTOUTS

Illustration #4 • Mark area to be removed on clear side. (A) • Using the step drill bit (B), drill 3/8” holes in all four corners of the layout of the cutout. (C) • Cut using a router with a 1/4” straight flute carbide bit from 3/8” hole to 3/8” hole. (D) • Clean debris away frequently while cutting to avoid damage to the protective film. • Sand cutout with 120 grit sanding block then

240 grit sanding block to remove microfissures. (E) • To avoid panel cracking do not create long cutouts near the panel edges. • Add strips of double sided tape at approximately 4” back from all fixture cutouts. The tape should follow the contour of the cutout. (F) F

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Illustration #5

SECURING PANEL Illustration #5

Adhesive 1" from tape edge on both ends

• Dry fit each panel with tape applied and liners intact to ensure expansion gaps are correct and that the panels and trim pieces properly fit at corners, edge caps and seams.

Double-sided Tape

Expansion gaps of 1/8" are recommended at each straight and corner joint. • Starting 1" from perimeter tape strip, apply a quarter-sized bead of adhesive every 8 inches on center throughout panel.

Illustration #6

8" 8" Adhesive 8" on center

Illustration #6 1/8" Expansion Gap at Panel Joint

• Remove tape liner. Working from the bottom and rolling up, carefully position panel on wall and evenly press across the whole surface. The double-sided tape will hold the panel in place until the adhesive cures. • To help create flush panel joints, apply strips of masking tape across joints at 18” centers. Use two pieces of tape diagonally for areas that require additional pressure.

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T RIM PIE CES – ED G E C A P

Illustration #7

Illustration #7 • Edge cap should be installed shortly after the panel is set, and before the adhesive

EDGE CAP

starts to cure.

3/16” bead of adesive

• Place a 3/16” continuous bead of the clear adhesive as shown. • Slide the edge cap into place and lightly press the panel to the wall squeezing the adhesive between the edge cap and the panel edge. Wipe away any excess adhesive with denatured alcohol. • Use strips of masking tape as needed to hold the edge cap in place until the adhesive is cured.

Illustration #8

T RIM PIE CES – EX T ER N A L C O RNE R

Panel #2 inserts here

3/8” bead ofsilicone

Illustration #8 • External corner should be installed shortly after panel #1 is set, and before silicone starts to cure.

1/4”

Panel #1 inserts here

• Place a 3/16” continuous bead of neutral cure silicone as shown in Illustration #8. • Slide the external corner into place. Once in place, lightly press the panel to the wall squeezing the silicone between the external corner and the panel. • When panel #2 is ready to be set, place a continuous 3/8” bead back a 1/4” from

3/16” bead of ilicone

the trim piece. • Slightly bow the panel to keep the tape from contacting the wall. Slide the panel into the external corner trim piece, and then evenly press the panel to the wall. The double-sided tape will hold the panel in place until silicone cures. • Use strips of masking tape as needed to hold the trim piece in place until adhesive is cured. 6

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SIGNAGE/PIN LETTERS • Use only blunt drill bits for drilling through the panels. • Drill holes at slow to medium speed. • Never insert a fastener (eg. screw or nail) directly into panel. Fasteners and anchors must pass through pre-drilled holes in panel and fix into the substrate (drywall, plywood, etc.) or wall stud. • Holes up to 1/4" diameter must not be closer than 1/2" to panel edges. • Holes with a diameter larger than 1/4" must be 1" minimum away from panel edges. • Holes should be 1/8" larger diameter than fasteners to allow for panel expansion.

FINAL STEP • Remove protective film on top side of sheet and thoroughly clean panels with Vu-Plex (included in the maintenance kit - shown below).

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Heartland Cielo HP panels should not be exposed to abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals. Clean routinely with warm, light soapy water as needed, using a soft microfiber cloth or chamois. For more information or questions with your installation, contact or call us as shown below.

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