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Elite and COMPÄSSO

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Standard Suspension Trim Systems

COMPÄSSO Elite and COMPÄSSO Standard are both suspension trim

systems that share very similar installation methods and techniques.

This guide will address the commonalities of the installations and provide

product-speciﬁ c details through the additional “tip sheet” (IC588, IC589)

that will accompany the actual order. Through this guide, we will use the

term C

OMPÄSSO to refer to both systems.

Step 1: Grid Installation

Install the grid that the COMPÄSSO suspension trim will be attached to.

B. Note: The grid should always be extended farther than the perimeter of

the C

OMPÄSSO suspension trim.

C. Examine the reﬂ ected ceiling layout and carefully plan the layout of the

OMPÄSSO trim on the ceiling grid.

Step 2: Initial Assembly

Lay the COMPÄSSO trim on top of the grid in the desired pattern.

B. Temporarily hold the COMPÄSSO trim in place using spring clamps.

C. Temporarily splice the sections together (see tip sheet for speciﬁ cs on

OMPÄSSO Standard or COMPÄSSO Elite).

D. Working off the reﬂ ected ceiling plan, assemble the COMPÄSSO trim,

arranging the trim into smooth curves. Adjust the clamps as you go and

be sure to check the square of the grid.

E. Once the COMPÄSSO segments are in place and the grid is square, mark

the face or side of each tee where it is intersected by the C

OMPÄSSO trim.

F. Slide each clamp and COMPÄSSO segment back so that the tees are

accessible for trimming.

G. Trim the grid where cuts are required.

Step 3: COMPÄSSO Splicing Information

Your COMPÄSSO Standard or COMPÄSSO Elite system uses different splicing

hardware and techniques. See the tip sheet included with your purchase

for detailed instructions.

Step 4: COMPÄSSO Grid Attachment Installation

Install the COMPÄSSO grid attachment clip to the cut end of the grid.

Attach the clip to the C

OMPÄSSO trim segment (see COMPÄSSO Standard

or C

OMPÄSSO Elite tip sheet).

B. Join trim and permanently splice the segments together.

10" and 12" (12" available in COMPÄSSO Standard only)

Because of their larger sizes, 10-inch and 12-inch COMPÄSSO trim must

be supported by attaching diagonal braces to the installation clips.

B. Attach an installation clip to the tee using a #6 x 3/8" Tek screw.

C. Secure one end of the brace to the clip with a #6 x 3/8" Tek screw.

D. Secure the opposite end of the brace to the tee, ensuring that the clip

remains 90 degrees to the ceiling plane.

Repeat this procedure at 2-foot increments along the entire perimeter

of the grid.

E. With the attachment clips braced, you can now attach the 10-inch or

12-inch C

OMPÄSSO trim to the grid.

General Installation Guide

Summary of content (2 pages)

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COMPÄSSO Elite and COMPÄSSO Standard Suspension Trim Systems ™ ™ General Installation Guide COMPÄSSO Elite and COMPÄSSO Standard are both suspension trim systems that share very similar installation methods and techniques. This guide will address the commonalities of the installations and provide product-specific details through the additional “tip sheet” (IC588, IC589) that will accompany the actual order. Through this guide, we will use the term COMPÄSSO to refer to both systems.
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COMPÄSSO Elite and COMPÄSSO Standard Suspension Trim Systems Installation Guide Step 5: Corner Installation Installation Notes Outside Corners The above guide is by no means the only way to install a COMPÄSSO island. The very successful COMPÄSSO product has been on the market for many years. If islands are particularly small, they can be assembled on the floor and hanger wire points “lasered” up to the deck. Then the entire assembly can be lifted into place with an appropriate number of installers.