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Installation
15/8"
21/2"
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Instructions
™
C2Paired Compässo
Channels
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Before beginning installation of the C2Paired COMPÄSSO™Channels, check the enclosed bill of materials to
ensure that all parts and components are present and undamaged. Read all installation instructions first and
familiarize yourself with all parts and components. This is extremely important because parts
will become permanently damaged if they are installed incorrectly!
To help with identification, all parts are poly-bagged and labeled.
Parts and May include some or Installation videotape Bill of materials (BOM)
Components
all of the following:
PART LIST
A
B
C
D
E
F
4⬙ straight and/or curved 6⬙ straight and/or curved 8⬙ straight and/or curved
channel segments channel segments channel segments
A
F
E
D
B
C
Narrow-reveal hanger bracket/ Wide-reveal hanger bracket/ Accessory angles
spacers spacers
Splice covers to dress field cuts Splices End caps
Accessible splices Intersection brackets
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Installation
cable w/ crimp
connector
C
2
channel
C2 channel
hanger bracket
cable w/ threaded
connector (lower position)
bridge on bracket
cut and bent
hanger bracket
rod
hanger bracket
accessory angle
hanger wire
C
2
channels
hanger
bracket
cable w/
threaded
connector
hanger bracket
Instructions
Suspension
Options
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Hanger Wire
Aircraft Using a crimp connector Using a threaded connector wire (higher position) Using a threaded connector wire (lower position)
Cable Wire
Threaded
Rods
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Basic Installation
Y
Y
X
structural building element
X
Y
Y
X
X
Y
Y
X
X
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Step 1 Establish an "X" and "Y" baseline on the
floor or ceiling following the diagram provided with your components. Baselines are
typically referenced off a structural building
element.
Step 2 Determine all hanger wire locations indexed
off the "X" and "Y" baselines. These
markings indicate where the hanger brackets will be attached.
Step 3 Project each hanger location to the deck or
structural ceiling and attach wires, cables,
or rods with the appropriate fasteners.
It’s very important that all wires are plumb
so as not to pull on the assembly. Bridge
or trapeze accordingly with appropriate
structural members.
Step 4 Attach the hanger brackets at the required
height using hanger wire, aircraft cable, or
threaded rods.
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Installation
Instructions
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Step 5 Position one side of the Paired COMPÄSSO
channels on the floor, following their part
identifications. Using the reference dimensions on the drawing, align the Paired
C
OMPÄSSO Channels with the hanger wire
locations.
Step 6 Transfer the hanger wire locations to
the top of the Paired C
These markings indicate where each
hanger bracket will be attached.
Basic Installation
OMPÄSSO Channels.
Step 7 Snap the first channel onto its corresponding
hanger brackets.
Tip: Start at an intersection; if there is
no intersection, start near the middle of
the assembly.
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Step 8 If the installation is to form a circle, the
inside channel should be installed first.
Step 9 If the channels have intersection notches,
make sure they line up properly.
Step 10 Continue on, referring to the shop drawing
and adding additional hanger brackets
to ensure uniform spacing between the
channels.
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Installation
Instructions
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Step 11 Connect channels by using splices to
join them.
Basic Installation
Step 12 Use splice covers to cover the channel
joints. Splice covers can also be used to
cover any slight gaps or uneven field cuts.
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Intersection
Installation
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Step 1 Align intersection notches as the paired
channels are snapped onto the hanger
brackets.
Step 2 Attach a hanger bracket to the face of the
notched C
by one-half-inch metal screws.
OMPÄSSO channel using number-10
For a through-intersection, attach a hanger
bracket on each channel.
Step 3 Snap the intersecting channels onto the
hanger brackets and secure the channels
to maintain a good connection throughout
installation.
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Installation
pre-mitered
C
2
channel
components
splice
C
2
channel
splice
snip top and bottom
flange at center
Instructions
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Step 1 Corners are formed using notched and
scored trim for outside corners and premitered trim for inside corners.
To create an outside corner, bend notched
corner trim along the score to the desired
angle and slide a standard splice part way
in on each side.
Corner Installation
Step 2 Slide the corner unit into place to join the
2
outer C
channels.
Step 3 To form an inside corner unit, start by snip-
ping the top and bottom flanges of an inside
corner splice at the center
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fold to desired
angle along crease
inside corner
trim pieces
inside corner splice plate
Step 4 Fold along the crease to the desired angle.
Step 5 Using the corner splice, join the pre-mitered
inside corner trim segments to form the
inside corner unit.
Step 6 Attach the inside corner unit to the
2
inner C
channels.
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Installation
Instructions
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End Cap
Installation
Step 1 At termination points, attach an end cap
on each C
both right and left end caps.
Step 2 Hook the lower lip of the end cap over the
bottom flange of the C
the top tab of the end cap over the top
flange of the channel.
Step 3 Install the end segments.
2
channel. Note that there are
2
channel, then bend
Tip: Depending on design, the channel
ends may be aligned or offset. Refer to the
shop drawing for details on your specific
installation.
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Wall Termination
neon lighting
(not a USG product)
hanger bracket
accessory angle
screws
hanger bracket
accessory angle
screws
rail lighting
(not a USG product)
hanger bracket
accessory angle
screws
rail lighting
(not a USG product)
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Step 1 Attach a hanger bracket to the wall face
with appropriate fasteners.
Step 2 Snap the COMPÄSSO Channels onto the
hanger bracket. Splice covers can be
used to cover any slight gaps or uneven
field cuts.
Special Accessory angle used to install flexible Accessory angle used to install flexible Accessory angle used to install neon lighting
Installations
rail lighting with a concealed rail rail lighting with an exposed rail
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Installation
C2 channel
C
2
channel
hanger
bracket
large accessory
angle
appropriate fastener
hanger bracket
accessory angle
conventional
lighting track
(not a USG product)
1
3
/8" max.
C2 channels
C2 channel
C
2
channel
hanger bracket
large accessory
angle
appropriate fastener
spacer
Instructions
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Special Accessory angle used to install track lighting Accessory angle used to install a ceiling Accessory angle used to install a ceiling
Installations
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Manufactured by
USG Interiors, Inc.
125 South Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606
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Note
All products described here
may not be available in all
geographic markets. Consult
your local sales office or
representative for information.
Trademarks
The following are trademarks
of USG Interiors, Inc. or a related
company: C
Patents
Patent pending for C
C
Notice
We shall not be liable for
incidental and consequential
damages, directly or indirectly
sustained, nor for any loss
caused by application of these
goods not in accordance with
current printed instructions or
for other than the intended
use. Our liability is expressly
limited to replacement of
defective goods. Any claim shall
be deemed waived unless made
in writing to us within thirty (30)
days from date it was or
reasonably should have been
discovered.
OMPÄSSO, USG.
OMPÄSSO Channels.
2
Paired
SAFETY FIRST!
Follow good safety and
industrial hygiene practices
during handling and installation
of all products and systems.
Take necessary precautions
and wear the appropriate
personal protective equipment
as needed. Read material safety
data sheets and related
literature on products before
specification and/or installation.
IC412/1-03
© 2003, USG Interiors, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.
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