Instructions / Assembly

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D. Chemical Resistance and Fire Hazard Comments:
1. SunSky panels are resistant to a variety of chemicals and exhibit limited resistance to a second group of chemicals. A third group of
chemicals may attack and damage the panel. Degree & severity of damage depends upon chemical type and duration of exposure.
Consult the Chemical Resistance Table that can be downloaded at palram.com/us/chemical-resistance.
When in doubt, consult the Palram Technical Support Department or your distributor.
2. SunSky panels will melt at approximately 400°F, generating vent openings for smoke release in the event of fire.
Standard operating temperature range for polycarbonate is -40 °F to 212 °F.
E. Sawing, Cutting & Drilling:
1. SunSky panels can be cut or sawed by manual or power tools. A bench/table circular saw is
best for straight long cuts. For better results, cut a few panels together. Portable circular saws
are suitable for on-site straight cuts. A jigsaw is used for cutting a limited length of irregular or
curved lines. Hand tools such as handsaw, metal shears or hand-held cutting knives
can be used for localized, limited work.
2. Sawing is done with plywood saw blade, installed in reverse direction, with small teeth, or
special blades for plastics, spinning at high speeds, with a slow feed rate. Panels should be
clamped during sawing, to avoid vibrations. Avoid intersecting cuts. Drill a hole at intersection
point, then cut the panel up to the hole.
3. Drilling is done using a power drill, with regular high-speed steel bits intended for metal,
rotating at about 1,000 RPM. Better results with SunSky are achieved using bits ground to
shallower tip angle than for metal. Clamp the drilled panel down to avoid vibrations or
movement during operation.
4. Keep the cut area clean. Blow away saw and drill dust with compressed air.
Sawing the panels
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Drilling the panels
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