Instructions / Assembly

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Usage and Fabricaon Guidelines
Free Hanging Signs When installing free hanging signs such as aisle markers in supermarkets, bookstores,
and home centers, locate holes 1” or more from the vercal edge and at least ¾” from
the horizontal edge. Use grommets to prevent wear and stress. The supporng chains
should be installed at a 30 degree to 45 degree angle. (see illustraon 8) If perfectly
vercal chains must be installed, use a plasc or aluminum clip-on “U” channel and
posion holes as desired. (see illustraon 9)
Fastening Ambient temperature should always be taken into consideraon w hen aempng to
fasten Foam to walls, poles, frames, wood and other plascs. As a thermoplasc,
InteFoam is suscepble to expansion or contracon when there are significant changes
in temperature. Dark colors tend to absorb more heat when exposed to direct sunlight.
When using bolts or screw for mounng, it is recommended to drill oversized or sloed
holes posioned at least 1” from the edges in order to compensate for this
characterisc common to most plascs. Grommets or a dab of silicone in the holes will
create a ghter hold.
To allow stre ss relief from expansion, bolts and screws should only be moderately
ghtened. Apply the coefficient of linear expansion from Table 4 to the total
temperature swing differenal to calculate your specific requirements.
Thread cung and thread forming screws may be used to mount lightweight objects to
Foam. Use moderate torque pressure to avoid stripping the threads. If wind shear forces
are a consideraon, using large diameter washers is recommended to spread the load
forces over a larger area.
Illustraon 9
Use “U” channels to
Prevent deflecon
When Supporng
Chains are
Perpendicular
To the floor.
Illustraon 8:
30° to 45° →
1”
90°
Grommets ↗
↔
3/4"