PRELUDE XL MAX - Ceilings from Armstrong · • ICC-ES AC156 Seismic D, E, F configurations available CoDe ComPliAnCe You CAn TRusT KeY seleCTion ATTRibuTes prelude XL Max 15/16"

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PRELUDE® XL MAX™

Suspension System Technical GuideData Center Ceiling Solutions

The Prelude® XL Max™ suspension system for

data center applications is a pre-engineered

ceiling suspension system designed for improved

air flow management, load carrying capacity, and

adaptability in data centers of all sizes.

The Prelude XL Max suspension system uses

3/8 inch threaded rod support and reconfigurable

load connector clips to support cable trays, bus

bars, and other components to provide maximum

load carrying capacity and flexibility, while

eliminating the need for a separate strut channel

suspension system.

technical guide

For more information, call 1 877 ARMSTRONG2

Suspension system meets:

• ASTM C635 • ASTM C636• ASTM E580• ICC-ES AC156

Seismic D, E, F configurations available

CoDe ComPliAnCe You CAn TRusT

KeY seleCTion ATTRibuTes

prelude XL Max 15/16" Suspension System

– Eliminates unsightly threaded rod penetrations through the ceiling plane for improved access and aesthetics

– Reduced ceiling penetrations help minimize unwanted air infiltration

Supports load from the face utilizing 3/8" threaded rod and integrated hanging clips to provide: Flexible and reconfigurable overhead cable tray and electrical distribution to meet client needs without a separate strut channel system.

Prelude® XL Max™ suspension system with

Ultima® ceiling panels

Prelude® xl Max™


2 Code Compliance

2 Performance

4 How the System Works

5 Suspension System Components

6 Recommended Ceiling Panels

7 Installation Overview and Hardware

8 Installation / Layout Overview and Seismic Data

9 Point Load Data – Center and Mid Point

10 Point Load Data – Single and Dual Point Connection and Seismic Data

TAble of ConTenTs

PMLC – Prelude® XL Max™ Load Connector Used to support bus bars, cable trays, and other components with 3/8" threaded rod along the suspension system face

IHC – Intersection Hanging Clip Used to increase main beam to cross tee connection strength and carry the ceiling system with 3/8" threaded rod from structure

Prelude XL Max Main Beams and Cross Tees 15/16" face double bulb suspension system provides maximum load carrying capacity and Seismic D, E, F performance

3/8" threaded rod to structure (4' O.C. or as required)

Cable Tray (By others)

Cross Tee

Main Beam

IJC – Intersection Joint Clip Used when supporting load from a cross tee that isn’t supported on both sides with the Intersection Hanging Clip

TLMBS – Top Lock Main Beam Splice Clip Locks two main beams together for a secure connection.Must be within 6" of an IHC or SHC

SHC – Supplemental Hanging Clip Used to carry the ceiling system with 3/8" threaded rod from any route location along the main beam when plenum obstructions prevent use of the IHC Clip

4 For more information, call 1 877 ARMSTRONG

for additional information and technical guidelines, contact Techlinesm at 1 877 ARmsTRonG and select prompts 1-2-3.

IHC – Intersection Hanging Clip

SHC – Supplemental Hanging Clip


3/8 –16"Heavy Hex

Locknut

3/8 –16" Threaded Rod

3/8 –16" Heavy Hex Nut

IHC Clip

Imperial: 3/8" Flat Washer, 1/8" Thickness, 7/8" Width,

Case Hardened Steel,Grade C-1010

(MSC Item# 74213505)

M5 x 6mm, 0.8mmPan Head

Machine Screws

* Threadlocker Adhesive Required



3/8 –16" Heavy Hex Locknut

SHC Clip

SHC – Supplemental Hanging Clip Installation

IHC – Intersection Hanging Clip Installation

Make sure thatthe head of the

rivet goes throughthe XL Clip.

The expandedportion of the rivet

needs to expandon the IHC clip.

Blind Steel Pop Rivets1/8" Dia. x .337" Long

.126" – .186" Grip LengthShear Strength: 260 lbs.

PMLC – Load Connector Clip


1

3/8 –16" Heavy Hex Nuts

PMLC Clip

Sharp PointTruss Head

Screw

3/8 –16"Threaded Rod

Load Connector Clip Installation

IJC – Intersection Joint Clip

2

3

(4) #8 x 1/2" LongSharp Point Truss Head Screws

Top Lock Main Beam

Splice Clip

TLMBS – Top Lock Main Beam Splice Clip

Top Lock Main BeamSplice Clip Installationon two Prelude XL Max

Main Beams




3/8 –16"Heavy Hex

Locknut



IHC Clip



(MSC Item# 74213505)


Machine Screws





SHC Clip











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Splice Clip



Main Beams

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6" Max

Item No.

Faceprofile

Description

Dimensions (Inches)

Hanger Spacing* Lbs./Lin. Ft.

Fire Guard™

Seismic Category

pcs./ Ctn.

Lin. Ft./ Ctn.

prelude® XL Max™ 4 Ft. Dots represent high level of performance.

730145 15/16" 12' HD Main Beam 144 x 15/16 x 2.44" 40.17 – • 10 120

XL7345 15/16" 4' Cross Tee 48 x 15/16 x 2.44" 40.17 – • 30 120

XL7325 15/16" 2' Cross Tee 24 x 15/16 x 2.44" – – • 30 60

Molding

SWA9878HRC 7/8" 12' Structural Wall Angle 144 x 7/8 x 7/8" – – • 12 144

* Simple Span – Uniform Load

pMHDC – prelude XL Max Hold Down Clip – Attaches to the top bulb of the Prelude XL Max suspension system to hold ceiling panels in place; helps to prevent ceiling panel movement.

IHC – Intersection Hanging Clip – Used to increase main beam to cross tee connection strength and carry the ceiling system with 3/8" threaded rod from structure.* Steel rivets not included

pMLC – prelude XL Max Load Connector – Used to support bus bars, cable trays, and other components with 3/8" threaded rod along the suspension system face.

TLMBS – Top Lock Main Beam Splice Clip – Locks two main beams together for a secure connection.

10 pcs (included with item 730145 Main Beam)

IHC – 160 pcs FZIHC – 50 pcs

pMLC – 100 pcs FZpMLC – 50 pcs

pMHDC – 100 pcs FZpMHDC – 50 pcs

SHC – Supplemental Hanging Clip – Used to carry the ceiling system with 3/8" threaded rod from any location along the main beam when plenum obstructions prevent use of the IHC Clip.* Machine screws included

SHC – 144 pcs FZSHC – 50 pcs

2-7/8"

15/16"

7/8"(22mm)

7/8"(22mm)

ACCeSSORIeS

FZTLMBS – 50 pcs

DeTAILS COLOR SeLeCTION Due to printing limitations, shade may vary from actual product.

1-11/16"(43mm)

5/16"(8mm)

15/16"(24mm)

1/4"(6mm)

15/16"(24mm)

15/16"(24mm)

2"(51mm)

5/16"(8mm)

1/4"(6mm)

1-1/2"(38mm)

7/8"(22mm)

7/8"(22mm)

2-11/25"(62mm)

15/16"(24mm)

Prelude XL Max Main Beam & Cross Tee

7/8" Structural Wall Angle

7/8"(22mm)

7/8"(22mm)

White (WH)

White is standard color for main beams and cross tees. All clips are unfinished.

Custom colors and finishes are available for main beams, cross tees, and load connector clips to coordinate with Create! ceiling panels and custom project colors.

Contact Armstrong Customer Service 1 877 276 7876

RAL Colors Custom Colors

IJC – Intersection Joint Clip – Used at all cross tee-to-cross tee or main beam-to-cross tee connections not using an IHC Clip.* Machine screws included

IJC – 250 pcs FZIJC – 50 pcs

XTAC – Cross Tee Adapter Clip – Securely attaches cross tees or main beams to the structural wall molding around the perimeter of the ceiling installation.

XTAC – 100 pcs FZXTAC – 50 pcs

VISuAL SeLeCTION peRFORMANCe pACkAGING


keY SeLeCTION ATTRIBuTeSprelude® XL Max™ 15/16" Suspension System

• 2' x 2' suspension system supports load from the face of the suspension system using 3/8" threaded rod and integrated hanging clips to provide:

- Flexible and reconfigurable overhead cable tray and electrical distribution to meet client needs without a separate strut channel system

- Eliminates unsightly threaded rod penetrations through the ceiling plane for improved access and aesthetics

- Reduced ceiling penetrations help minimize unwanted air infiltration

• Suspension system meets ASTM C635, ASTM C636, ASTM E580, ICC-ES AC156 with Seismic D, E, F available

• Custom colors available to coordinate with Ultima® Create!™ ceiling panels

• Factory applied gasket option available

• 30-Year Limited System Warranty

Scan here to watch the installation video

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Square Lay-in 9/16" Angled Tegular 15/16" Angled Tegular Ultima Plank ShipLapLong Edge Detail

Ultima Plank ShipLapK2C2 Short

15/16" Chamford TegularCirrus Proles Chamfered

Tongue and GrooveConcealed Beveled K4C4

Classic Step Tegular Ultima Plank ShipLapLong Edge Detail

Ultima Plank ShipLapBeveled Tegular Short

15/16 Classic Step Tegular~8-ID (99) (drw 10)

9/16" Beveled Tegular 15/16" Beveled Tegular 9/16" Square Cut Tegular 15/16" Square Tegular

9/16" Chamfered TegularCirrus Proles Chamfered

Concealed Soft Look Radiused Tegular

9/16" Cubic Graphis NeoCubic

9/16" Flush TegularLedges


9/16" Wrapped TegularGraphis Wrapped Linear

and Cubic

9/16" Wrapped Linear and Mixed Corner “B”

(Flumes, Graphis Linear Corner & Dots & Squares)

Concealed Square Edge K4C4

Linear Cubic Beveled Crossgate

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868 24 x 24 x 5/8"

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0.80 • • • • • • • • • – Std – 30

* Create! colors available on item 1935 ◆ Item does not have painted edges †† Based on image/color coverage, NRC may vary slightly.◆ ◆ Add two-letter color suffix to item when specifying or ordering standard Wood Looks items (e.g., Z1935UC1 L C).

uLTIMA®

• Smooth, clean, durable finish – Impact-resistant, Scratch-resistant, and Soil-resistant; safe for use with disinfectants

• Long-lasting water-repellency; Washable and Scrubbable

• Excellent sound absorption• 30-Year Limited System Warranty against visible

sag and mold/mildew

CLeAN ROOM™ FL/VL

• Clean Rooms up to ISO Class 5 (Class 100)• Durable – Washable, Scrubbable, Soil-resistant• Non-directional visual reduces installation time and

scrap• 30-Year Limited System Warranty against visible sag

and mold/mildew

uLTIMA® CReATe!™

• Create! panels are available in over 100 standard colors or any custom color! Digitally design your own original artwork and place your vision onto the ceiling plane in your design

• Suspension and Axiom® perimeter trim options available in coordinating standard and custom colors

• Excellent sound absorption – NRC 0.70 – 0.90

• Product is directional• Custom samples available


ReCommenDeD CeilinG PAnels

IntersectionJoint Clip

Metric: M5 x 6mm, 0.8mm Pitch Pan Head Machine Screw DIN 7985; ISO 7045,Grade 4.8 Phillips Drive(MSC Item #09169418)* Apply Threadlocker Blue 242 or Similiar


INTeRSeCTION JOINT CLIp (IJC)

IJC – 250 pcs FZIJC – 50 pcs

SuppLeMeNTAL HANGING CLIp (SHC)

TOp LOCk MAIN BeAM SpLICe CLIp (TLMBS)

Imperial: #8 X 1/2" L (Min.)Sharp Point Truss Head Screw

Imperial: 3/8"-16 Threaded Rod Low-strength Steel

Imperial: 3/8-16 Heavy Hex Locknuts Grade 2, 11/16" Width, 35/64" Height (MSC Item #52592839)

Imperial: 3/8-16 Heavy Hex Nuts ANSI/ASME B18.2.2, Grade 2, 11/16" Width, 23/64" Height (MSC Item #87921425)

Imperial: Blind Steel Pop Rivets 1/8" Dia. x .337" Long.126" – .186" Grip RangeShear Strength: 260 lbs. IFI 114 Grade 30Size Code 43(MSC Item #76811066)



Imperial: 3/8" Threaded Rod Low-strength Steel

PMLC – Prelude XL Max Load ConnectorIHC – Intersection Hanging Clip

IJC - Intersection Joint Clip

Supplemental Hanging Clip (SHC)

Main Beam/4' Cross Tee

#8 x 1/2" L Sharp Point Truss Head Screws: Quantity 3

2'/4' Cross Tee





Imperial: 3/8" Flat Washer, 1/8" Thickness, 7/8" Width, Case Hardened Steel, Grade C-1010 (MSC Item #74213505)

Imperial: #8 x 1/2" L Sharp Point Truss Head Screws: Quantity 4














2'/4' Cross Tee







pMLC – 100 pcs FZpMLC – 50 pcs

pReLuDe® XL MAX™ LOAD CONNeCTOR (pMLC)

INTeRSeCTION HANGING CLIp (IHC)














2'/4' Cross Tee




















2'/4' Cross Tee







IHC – 160 pcs FZIHC – 50 pcs














2'/4' Cross Tee




















2'/4' Cross Tee







SHC – 144 pcs FZSHC – 50 pcs

1. Install threaded rod to deck

2. Slide the IHC onto main beam and attach to threaded rod. Splice not more than 6" from rod

3. Snap in cross tees and rivet the connection

4. Slide on and secure the load connectors

5. Screw attach load connectors

IMpORTANT: Connections for load-carrying grid form a structural element. Please take time to understand and follow installation instructions to ensure rated load performance.

OVeRVIeW: FIVe eASY INSTALLATION STepS

Prelude® XL Max™ Suspension System

insTAllATion oveRview AnD hARDwARe

(2) #8 x 1/2" longSharp Point

Truss Head Screws Top Lock Main Beam Splice Clip

Blind Steel Pop Rivets1/8" dia. x .337" long.126" – .186" Grip RangeShear Strength: 260 lbs.

Max 6"

Threaded Rod to Structure

*Hardware included

* Machine screws included

IMpORTANT: Rivets are properly installed when the compressed rivet body protrudes a minimum of 1/8" past the IHC or TLMBS surface.

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SYMBOL keY:

intersection Joint Clip (iJC) Cross Tee-to-Cross Tee

intersection hanging Clip (ihC)main beam-to- Cross Tee

Cross Tee Adapter Clip (XTAl) fixed wall molding Condition

* noTe: for seismic only, two floating walls required

lateral support bar (lsb) float wall molding Condition

Float WallLSB

Fixed Wall

Float Wall

Fixed Wall

12'

12'

12'

12'

A-1A-1

A-1

insTAllATion AnD lAYouT oveRview

seismiC DATA

For more information, call 1 877 ARMSTRONG

SeISMIC INFORMATION

IBC categories D, E and F must also meet these additional requirements:

• Structural wall angle is to be used along the perimeter with a XTAC clip attaching the grid to the angle molding, as directed in section 2.

• Grid must be attached to two adjacent walls –opposite walls must have a 3/4” clearance in accordance with ASTM E580.

• Ends of main beams and cross tees must be tied together to prevent their spreading. These should be locked into place using the lateral support bar.

• Ultra Heavy-duty grid system. See load data.

• Ceiling areas over 1,000 SF must have standard rigid bracing for the grid.

• Ceiling areas over 2,500 SF must have seismic separation joints or full height partitions.

• Ceilings without rigid bracing must have 2” oversized trim rings for sprinklers and other penetrations.

• Changes in ceiling plane must have positive bracing.

• Mechanicals (Cable trays, electrical, etc) may be attached and supported by the ceiling grid, per our instructions. However, mechanicals must be seismically braced by others.

• Suspended ceilings will be subject to special inspection.

• Perimeter support wires within 8”.

NOTe: Consult your local code professional for information specific to your region. California projects may be governed by DSA and OSHPD.


PoinT loAD DATA

pReLuDe® XL MAX™ LOAD CONNeCTOR – CeNTeR pOINT LOADS

Center point load information (lbs.)Hanger Spacing

Item No. 2 Ft 3 Ft 4 Ft 5 Ft 6 Ft 7 Ft

730145 120.1** 93** 67.3** 58.2** 42.3**

XL7345 93**

XL7325 119.06**

Main Beam, 4' Span Cross Tee, 4' Span

Hanger WireTLMBS

6" 6"

48"(Span)

48"(Span)

A24"

24"

24"

pReLuDe XL MAX LOAD CONNeCTOR – MID pOINT LOADS

GeNeRAL LOADING INFORMATION:

For main beams and 4' cross tees directly connected to an IHC clip with rod to deck, total load for any 4' span not to exceed 93 lbs.

NOTE: This is the minimum load performance. See following pages for additional allowable loading conditions. If higher loads are required, contact Techline for guidance and a qualified engineering professional.

48"(Span)

48"(Span)

A24"

24"

24"

** Values are not valid when a TLMBS is within the span.

NOTeS: These values are based on the spans being installed in a 2' x 2' module (using a 2' tee). Unbraced or 2' x 4' modules will have a lower mid span load value.

Max mid span load = 93 lbs** Max point load within 3" of threaded rod = 300 lbs**

Max mid span load = 93 lbs** Max point load within 3" of threaded rod = 300 lbs**



See manufacturer of cable tray for the recommendation of seismic bracing for the cable tray

SYMBOL KEY:

Cable Tray Insatll Single Point

Prelude Max Load Connector

Cable Tray

Prelude® XL Max™ Load Connector (PMLC)




3/8 –16"Heavy Hex

Locknut



IHC Clip



(MSC Item# 74213505)


Machine Screws





SHC Clip











1


PMLC Clip


Screw




2

3


Top Lock Main Beam

Splice Clip



Main Beams

SINGLe pOINT CONNeCTION


See manufacturer of cable tray for the recommendation of seismic bracing for the cable tray




3/8 –16"Heavy Hex

Locknut



IHC Clip



(MSC Item# 74213505)


Machine Screws





SHC Clip











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PMLC Clip


Screw




2

3


Top Lock Main Beam

Splice Clip



Main Beams

DuAL pOINT CONNeCTION

SYMBOL KEY:

Cable Tray Insatll Single Point

Prelude Max Load Connector

Cable Tray

Prelude XL Max Load Connector (PMLC)

Point Load data

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PRELUDE XL MAX - Ceilings from Armstrong · • ICC-ES AC156 Seismic D, E, F configurations available CoDe ComPliAnCe You CAn TRusT KeY seleCTion ATTRibuTes prelude XL Max 15/16"