The document provides instructions for installing Advanced AdvaPlank ceiling planks. The planks are made of food-safe PVC and have a Class 1 fire rating. They are designed to prevent condensation and provide insulation. The planks install using a joint system that seals each plank and allows for easy cleaning. Installation involves attaching battens to create a framework, then fitting edge trim around the perimeter and stapling planks into place between the battens.

1. Advanced AdvaPlank - Plank PVC Ceiling Installation and Fitting
Hollow space feature prevents condensation and provides Planks are manufactured from ‘FOOD SAFE’ PVC and
good insulation properties. have a Class 1 fire rating.
The specially designed jointing system ensures the best A complimentary range of PVC fixing accessories allow
possible seal between each plank and allows for thorough fast, easy installation with minimal loss of valuable
and regular cleaning. production time.
Six easy to work components
• Enhances appearance of production
areas as well as increasing
hygiene levels
• Satisfies all current food safety PVC Plank Batten Edge Trim
5m length x 200mm width 3m length 3m length
legislation
• Temperature range -300c to +800c
• Available in White, Beige and Cream
Division Bar Outside Corner Inside Corner
3m length 3m length 3m length
Four simple procedures to install
1 A framework of PVC battens must first be fastened to the existing ceiling A
or suspended from purlins at 40-60cm intervals. Battens must also be run Batten
around the perimeter of the ceiling area. NB Battens must run at right
angles to the desired direction of your ceiling planks. Tacker / Fixing Edge
B
2 Using 12mm - 14mm stainless steel staples, fix the edge trim around the Edge Trim
perimeter batten as close as possible to the walls. Calculate the length
of plank required by measuring from edge trim on wall (A) to edge trim
on wall (B).
3 Deduct 2cm from this length and cut your plank to this size. Insert plank
with the tongue into edge trim and push into position. Now staple plank
into place at each batten by fastening through the planks fixing edge. Plank
1. Fixing the final plank
4 Once the first plank is in place, simply push the remaining planks into
the groove of the preceeding plank and staple into position as before.
Before installing final plank, ensure you trim the plank to the desired
width, then work into the edge trim with a pallet knife.
3. Work final plank back
2. Cut final plank to desired to firmly locate in edge of
width and push into edge trim preceeding plank.
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