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RockLink 24 Monolith 6.1.12 Installation system 02.03 / GB CI / SFB 35

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Rockfon Limited

Pencoed, Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan, CF35 6NY

Tel. 01656 864696

Fax 01656 864549

www.rockfon.co.uk

Subject to alterations in range and product technology without prior notice. Rockfon Ltd. accept no responsibility for printing errors.

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Specification

The ceiling suspension system

shall be RockLink 24 Monolith,

installed to form a module of

600 x 600 mm.

The main runners shall be positi-

oned at 1800 mm centres and

suspended from the structural

soffit using __________ hangers

at 1200 mm centres. 1800 mm

long cross tees shall be positi-

oned at 600 mm centres.

The perimeter finish shall be

perimeter finish option

__________.

The ceiling shall be installed in

accordance with Rockfon instal-

lation sheet 6.1.12.

Complete options as required.

NBS K40 specification texts are

available either from NBS Plus

on 0191 222 8533 or direct

from Rockfon on 01656 864696

or www.rockfon.co.uk “Spec

Generator”.

Service integration

Angle spline

A variety of service installations

and lights can be easily inte-

grated into this system and

Rockfon ceiling tiles.

When installing services, there

may be a need for additional

hangers. This will depend on

the weight and position of the

services. The following guide-

lines should be observed.

The ceiling tile alone should not

support service installations.

Lightweight Installation loads

should always be adequately

spread on the back of the tile

using thin metal yokes and the

insertion of angle splines. See

illustrations on this page and

figure D4. Services exceeding

500 g in weight, eg. recessed

modular luminaires should

always be independently

supported, or additional

hangers should be positioned

at the centre of the 1800 mm

cross tees as illustrated below.

Light installation details

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

lighting installation. When inte-

grating recessed modular lumi-

naries, it is important to ensure

that the 1800 mm cross tees

supporting the luminaire are

fitted with additional hangers.

Alternatively, the luminaire

should be independently sup-

ported. These luminaires should

have a nominal face dimension

of 598 mm - 599 mm and a

flange width which exceeds 24

mm. These are available from

leading lighting manufacturers.

Service

Rockfon has many years of

experience in ceiling design and

acoustic regulation. We are

happy to place our knowledge

at you disposal – by documen-

tation and personal service,

right from the planning stage to

the finished building.

Call our Customer Service and

Technical Service departments

for advice on: 01656 864696.

Smoke detector integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of smoke detectors.

Sprinkler integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of sprinklers.

Additional hangerAdditional hanger

Metal yoke

Ventilation integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of various types of

ventilation and air conditioning

items.

Speaker integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of speakers.

Installation of recessed modular luminaires.

Spotlight integration etc.

Spotlight integration seen from

above, up to 500 g.

Installation guide RockLink 24 Monolith 6.1.12Installation system 02.03 / GB

CI / SFB 35

Perimeter Finishing

Junction between ceiling and

wall or other vertical surface

The perimeter trim should be

fastened to vertical surfaces at

the required level using appro-

priate fixings at maximum 450

mm centres. The perimeter trim

should be positioned 10 mm

below the grid system. Ensure

that butt joints between ad-

joining lengths of trim are neat

and that the trim is free from

kinks and remains true and level.

For the best aesthetics, use as

long a length of trim as possible.

The minimum recommended cut

length is 300 mm.

Junction between ceiling and

curved vertical surface

The use of a preformed curved

perimeter trim is the most

appropriate method. This should

be installed as described above.

Rockfon can provide details of

curved perimeter trims on

request.

Corners

Perimeter trims should be neatly

mitred at all corner joints. Over-

lap mitres are acceptable on

metal trims on internal corner

joints unless specified otherwise.

Main grid

Unless specified otherwise, the

ceiling should be set out symme-

trically and where possible, peri-

meter tiles should be greater

than 200 mm in width.

The hangers should be fastened

with appropriate top fixings and

to the main runners at 1200 mm

centres. Main runners should be

positioned at 1800 mm centres

and levelled at the appropriate

ceiling height. Main runner

joints should be staggered and

there should be a hanger positi-

oned within 150 mm of the fire

expansion joint and within 450

mm of the end of the main run-

ner where it terminates at a

perimeter. Additional hangers

may be necessary to support the

weight of ceiling services.

When using direct hangers, a

fixing nail should be used to lock

the hanger on to the bulb of the

main runner.

600 x 600 mm module

Fit 1800 mm cross tees between

the main runners at 600 mm

centres.

Tile installation

Install tiles as shown in figure

D1. Refer also to the installation

sequence section.The wearing of

gloves is recommended in order

to avoid soiling the tiles.

When using cut tiles at the peri-

meter, wall clips should be posi-

tioned on the perimeter trim as

shown in fig. D2. The tile is

pushed towards the spring ,

then lowered down on to the

grid . The clip will push the

tile into position and form a tight

joint. Where there is enough

space in the ceiling void, the

perimeter tiles can be installed

with wall clips by gaining access

through the penultimate row of

tiles. The penultimate row of

tiles should then be installed last

of all.

Rockfon tiles are easy to cut by

using a sharp knife. Edge paint

should be applied to any visible

cut edges.

Direct fixing

Fasten the main runners to the

structure by means of direct

hangers at 1200 mm centres,

see figure D3. As a minimum,

every second direct hanger

should have a fixing nail used to

lock the hanger onto the bulb of

the main runner. Ensure that the

ceiling is levelled at the appro-

priate ceiling height as described

above.

Accessories

Hangers

Wire and adjustable rod hangers

should be fastened through the

holes in the stalk of the main

runners. Wire hangers should be

passed through the hole and

wrapped at least three times

around itself. Adjustable rod

hangers should be orientated

and connected to main runners

so that the lower sections of the

hangers run in the same

direction.

Top Fixings

Top fixings are available from

many specialist suppliers, it is

important to be sure that the

top fixings used to support the

ceiling are appropriate for the

specific soffit and that they pro-

vide adequate pull out strength

when installed.

Angle splines

Angle splines should be inserted

in the tile edge detail C when the

tiles are loaded from the rear side,

e.g. with light fittings and loud-

speakers or when the ceiling is

being used for fire protecting / fire

resisting purposes. See figure D4.

Fire Resisting / Protecting

Ceilings

This system can be used in

conjunction with Rockfon Sonar

tiles to create a 30 minutes fire

resisting / protecting ceiling

construction in accordance with

BS 476.

Corrosion Resistance

This system provides excellent

longevity, however, it is also

available in an enhanced corro-

sion resistant format for use in

harsh environment applications

eg. swimming pools.

Fig. D1

1

2 3

Fig. D2

2

1

Fig. D3

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Fig. D4

Main runnerHangerAdditional hanger

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Environment

Rockfon products are primarily

based on the natural materials –

stone, chalk and clay. They are

produced in an environmentally

friendly process and can be

recycled.

Rockfon ceiling tiles are manu-

factured from stone wool fibres

which fulfil the EU directive

97/69 note Q.

Rockwool A/S, the supplier of

the stone wool used to manu-

facture Rockfon products, is

environmentally certified accor-

ding to ISO 14001 and registe-

red with the EU´s voluntary

EMAS arrangement regarding

environmental management and

audits.

Rockfon is a member of

COMPASS - The Construction

Manufacturers Partnering Asso-

ciation. COMPASS is committed

to supply chain integration and

construction reform.

Perimeter finish options

See below some options for

perimeter finishing.

Perimeter trim should be instal-

led 10 mm lower than the grid

system. Wall clips should be

positioned along the cut edges

of perimeter tiles. For options

1 - 4, it is important that the

tiles are cut 15 mm less than the

distance from the vertical face of

the perimeter trim to the grid.

When using direct hangers, the

cut and shortened cross tees

should be installed successively

in order to ease installation.

2. Shadow batten and angle trim

3. Shadow moulding 4. Timber (or similar) trim

5A. Finishing with MF plasterboard borderEdge detail D1

Main runnerCross teeTile jointHanger

1

600 600

1800 mm

1200 mm

1

2

Grid layout and hanger locations

RockLink 24 Monolith Tile installation and system components

Tile installation sequence

Plan and cross section of Rockfon tile with edge detail D

System components and consumption guide

Main runners positioned at 1800 mm centres.Suspension hangers positioned at 1200 mm centres.

Quantity/m2 1 3 4 5 6 82 7

Main runnerL:3600 mm

38

24

Cross teeL:1800 mm

38

24

Shadow mouldingL:3050 mm

33

30

Perimeterangle trimL:3050 mm

32

19

Suspensionhanger

Direct hanger

11

11

Wall clipAngle splineL: 593 mm

Reference 850-30-001

0.56 lm 1.68 lm *) *) 0.47 pcs 0.47 pcs 1) 1)

856-30-001 1466-001 1438-001 69-60-00 8821.5(50)21.8(80)21.1(100)

Module size (mm)

600600

18 600 x 600 59

Module size (mm)Tile thickness (mm) D (mm)Minimum installation depth

4.7600 x 600

Max. evenlydistributedload (kg/m2)

Module size(mm)

System Loading Capacity

Description

RockLink 24 Monolith is a

concealed grid suitable for the

installation of Rockfon tiles with

edge detail D in module size 600

mm x 600 mm. It comprises

Rockfon Sonar tiles with

edge detail D in module size

600 mm x 600 mm are suit-

able for installation using this

system.

RockLink 24 Monolith is

characterised by a quick

installation compared to

existing concealed grid

systems. This is due to the

lower number of components

and fixings.

RockLink 24 Monolith also

provides easy access to servi-

ces due to demountability.

When creating a ceiling using

RockLink 24 Monolith, the

main runners should be posi-

tioned at 1800 mm centres.

1800 mm long cross tees are

positioned at 600 mm cen-

tres. Hangers are positioned

at max. 1200 mm centres.

main runners, cross tees,

hangers, perimeter trims and a

variety of accessories. RockLink

24 Monolith can be either

suspended or directly fastened

to the soffit using a variety of

hangers. Tiles installed in this

system are fully demountable.

See installation and demounting

instructions for full details.

D

1) Angle splines should be inserted in the 'C' edges if the tiles are loaded with a service or if the ceiling is

to be used as a fire protecting/fire resisting ceiling. Consumption; 3.71 pcs if fire protecting ceiling.

*) Consumption according to room size.

D = Minimum installation depth

for easy tile installation and

demountability.

Depth when using direct

hangers is minimum 59 mm.

Gypsum /MF plasterboardborder

1800mm

max.1200 mm *)

1800mm

max.1200 mm *)

max. 1200 mmto wall *)

1800 mm

4

5

max 450 mm

1200 mm

5

2

6

31

5

8

7

*) When using perimeter angle trim this dimension can be increased to 1780 mm

cross tee positions (use extra trim fixings if necessary), or (2) the ends of the cutcross tees are mechanically fastened to the wall using appropriate fixings.

For further details on system

loading capacity, contact

Rockfon.

1. Angle trim

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03 6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03 6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

1800 mm x 600 mm bay re-

mains fully demountable after

finished installation. To demount

the middle tile, press up carefully

at the centre of the tile until it

becomes loose and can be re-

moved. The other two tiles can

then be removed by pulling

them free from the main runners

and lifting them out.

C

MF Channel MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

D2

MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

MF Channel

5C. Finishing with MF plasterboard border Edge detail D2

5B. Finishing with MF plasterboard borderEdge detail C

D1

MF Channel MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

21

Step 1

1 12 3C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C

1800 mm

Step 2

1800 mm

Step 3

1800 mm

Main runnerCross teeTile joint

B

B

A A

C

D1 D2

C

C C

Cross section B-B

D1 D2

Cross section A-A

Rockfon tiles with edge detail D

have three different edge details

on the same tile, namely – D1,

D2, and C.

After the grid has been installed,

tile installation is commenced by

positioning the first tile (Tile 1)

between two cross tees so that

one side of the tile with edge

detail C is locked on the main

runner.

The same principle is used for

the installation of the next tile

(Tile 2) in the opposite end of

each 1800 mm x 600 mm “bay”.

The remaining tile (Tile 3) is

positioned in the middle be-

tween the two cross tees. This

tile (Tile 3) is fully demountable.

Demountability

The middle tile (Tile 3) in every

RockLink 24 Monolith offers

the possibility for perimeter

finishing with a gypsum / MF

plasterboard border.

Finishing options withMF plasterboard border

Rockfon RockLink 24 Monolith

may be finished with Gypsum /

MF plasterboard borders and still

be fully demountable.

Depending on the distance from

main runners to the border,

different supplementary tiles

should be used, see figs. 7

and 8. D1

1800 mm cross tee

Main runner

Self drilling screw9,5 mm plasterboard

6A. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail D1 *)

Main runner

Cross tee

Self drilling screw

C

9,5 mm plasterboard

6B. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail C

9,5 mm plasterboard

1800 mm cross tee

Main runnerMain runner

Self drilling screw

D2

6C. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail D2 *)

Finishing options with MF plasterboard borders

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Fig. 7

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Fig. 8

Dimensional plans of the four tile types

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

600 mm 612 mm 576 mm

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D Type 1 Type 3

600 mm 600 mm 588 mm

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D Sonar D Type 2

D1

C C

D2

Sonar Dstandardtile

600 mm

Plasterboard border

Main runnerCross tee 1800Cross tee 1200Cross tee 600

D1

D2

D1

C D2

D2

SonarType 1tile

612 mm

D1

C C

D2

SonarType 2tile

588 mm

D1

C C

D2

SonarType 3tile

576 mm

*) When finishing with these options, dependingon the width of the border, additional inter-mediate cross tees (and suspension hangers onthe cross tees) may be necessary to supportthe plasterboard.

Rockfon RockLink 24 Monolith

can be finished with MF

plasterboard borders and

remain fully demountable.

However, it is important that

the MF plasterboard border is

set out and constructed so as

to allow full size tiles to be

used. When setting out, always

use as many “full” 1800 mm x

600 mm “bays” as possible.

In addition, supplementary

Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 tiles

together with 1200 mm and

600 mm cross tees may be

required to complete the

ceiling.

The grid layout at the border

will vary depending on the

distance between the main

runners and the border. If there

is room for 3 tiles, use standard

Sonar tiles.

If there is room for 1 tile, sup-

plement the standard Sonar

tiles with Type 1 and Type 3

tiles and use 600 mm cross

tees at the border as shown in

figure 7.

If there is room for 2 tiles,

supplement the standard Sonar

tiles with Type 2 tiles and use

1200 mm cross tees at the

border as shown in figure 8.

Perimeter finish options

See below some options for

perimeter finishing.

Perimeter trim should be instal-

led 10 mm lower than the grid

system. Wall clips should be

positioned along the cut edges

of perimeter tiles. For options

1 - 4, it is important that the

tiles are cut 15 mm less than the

distance from the vertical face of

the perimeter trim to the grid.

When using direct hangers, the

cut and shortened cross tees

should be installed successively

in order to ease installation.

2. Shadow batten and angle trim

3. Shadow moulding 4. Timber (or similar) trim

5A. Finishing with MF plasterboard borderEdge detail D1

Main runnerCross teeTile jointHanger

1

600 600

1800 mm

1200 mm

1

2

Grid layout and hanger locations

RockLink 24 Monolith Tile installation and system components

Tile installation sequence

Plan and cross section of Rockfon tile with edge detail D

System components and consumption guide

Main runners positioned at 1800 mm centres.Suspension hangers positioned at 1200 mm centres.

Quantity/m2 1 3 4 5 6 82 7

Main runnerL:3600 mm

38

24

Cross teeL:1800 mm

38

24

Shadow mouldingL:3050 mm

33

30

Perimeterangle trimL:3050 mm

32

19

Suspensionhanger

Direct hanger

11

11

Wall clipAngle splineL: 593 mm

Reference 850-30-001

0.56 lm 1.68 lm *) *) 0.47 pcs 0.47 pcs 1) 1)

856-30-001 1466-001 1438-001 69-60-00 8821.5(50)21.8(80)21.1(100)

Module size (mm)

600600

18 600 x 600 59

Module size (mm)Tile thickness (mm) D (mm)Minimum installation depth

4.7600 x 600

Max. evenlydistributedload (kg/m2)

Module size(mm)

System Loading Capacity

Description

RockLink 24 Monolith is a

concealed grid suitable for the

installation of Rockfon tiles with

edge detail D in module size 600

mm x 600 mm. It comprises

Rockfon Sonar tiles with

edge detail D in module size

600 mm x 600 mm are suit-

able for installation using this

system.

RockLink 24 Monolith is

characterised by a quick

installation compared to

existing concealed grid

systems. This is due to the

lower number of components

and fixings.

RockLink 24 Monolith also

provides easy access to servi-

ces due to demountability.

When creating a ceiling using

RockLink 24 Monolith, the

main runners should be posi-

tioned at 1800 mm centres.

1800 mm long cross tees are

positioned at 600 mm cen-

tres. Hangers are positioned

at max. 1200 mm centres.

main runners, cross tees,

hangers, perimeter trims and a

variety of accessories. RockLink

24 Monolith can be either

suspended or directly fastened

to the soffit using a variety of

hangers. Tiles installed in this

system are fully demountable.

See installation and demounting

instructions for full details.

D

1) Angle splines should be inserted in the 'C' edges if the tiles are loaded with a service or if the ceiling is

to be used as a fire protecting/fire resisting ceiling. Consumption; 3.71 pcs if fire protecting ceiling.

*) Consumption according to room size.

D = Minimum installation depth

for easy tile installation and

demountability.

Depth when using direct

hangers is minimum 59 mm.

Gypsum /MF plasterboardborder

1800mm

max.1200 mm *)

1800mm

max.1200 mm *)

max. 1200 mmto wall *)

1800 mm

4

5

max 450 mm

1200 mm

5

2

6

31

5

8

7

*) When using perimeter angle trim this dimension can be increased to 1780 mm

cross tee positions (use extra trim fixings if necessary), or (2) the ends of the cutcross tees are mechanically fastened to the wall using appropriate fixings.

For further details on system

loading capacity, contact

Rockfon.

1. Angle trim

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03 6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03 6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

1800 mm x 600 mm bay re-

mains fully demountable after

finished installation. To demount

the middle tile, press up carefully

at the centre of the tile until it

becomes loose and can be re-

moved. The other two tiles can

then be removed by pulling

them free from the main runners

and lifting them out.

C

MF Channel MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

D2

MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

MF Channel

5C. Finishing with MF plasterboard border Edge detail D2

5B. Finishing with MF plasterboard borderEdge detail C

D1

MF Channel MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

21

Step 1

1 12 3C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C

1800 mm

Step 2

1800 mm

Step 3

1800 mm

Main runnerCross teeTile joint

B

B

A A

C

D1 D2

C

C C

Cross section B-B

D1 D2

Cross section A-A

Rockfon tiles with edge detail D

have three different edge details

on the same tile, namely – D1,

D2, and C.

After the grid has been installed,

tile installation is commenced by

positioning the first tile (Tile 1)

between two cross tees so that

one side of the tile with edge

detail C is locked on the main

runner.

The same principle is used for

the installation of the next tile

(Tile 2) in the opposite end of

each 1800 mm x 600 mm “bay”.

The remaining tile (Tile 3) is

positioned in the middle be-

tween the two cross tees. This

tile (Tile 3) is fully demountable.

Demountability

The middle tile (Tile 3) in every

RockLink 24 Monolith offers

the possibility for perimeter

finishing with a gypsum / MF

plasterboard border.

Finishing options withMF plasterboard border

Rockfon RockLink 24 Monolith

may be finished with Gypsum /

MF plasterboard borders and still

be fully demountable.

Depending on the distance from

main runners to the border,

different supplementary tiles

should be used, see figs. 7

and 8. D1

1800 mm cross tee

Main runner

Self drilling screw9,5 mm plasterboard

6A. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail D1 *)

Main runner

Cross tee

Self drilling screw

C

9,5 mm plasterboard

6B. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail C

9,5 mm plasterboard

1800 mm cross tee

Main runnerMain runner

Self drilling screw

D2

6C. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail D2 *)

Finishing options with MF plasterboard borders

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Fig. 7

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Fig. 8

Dimensional plans of the four tile types

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

600 mm 612 mm 576 mm

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D Type 1 Type 3

600 mm 600 mm 588 mm

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D Sonar D Type 2

D1

C C

D2

Sonar Dstandardtile

600 mm

Plasterboard border

Main runnerCross tee 1800Cross tee 1200Cross tee 600

D1

D2

D1

C D2

D2

SonarType 1tile

612 mm

D1

C C

D2

SonarType 2tile

588 mm

D1

C C

D2

SonarType 3tile

576 mm

*) When finishing with these options, dependingon the width of the border, additional inter-mediate cross tees (and suspension hangers onthe cross tees) may be necessary to supportthe plasterboard.

Rockfon RockLink 24 Monolith

can be finished with MF

plasterboard borders and

remain fully demountable.

However, it is important that

the MF plasterboard border is

set out and constructed so as

to allow full size tiles to be

used. When setting out, always

use as many “full” 1800 mm x

600 mm “bays” as possible.

In addition, supplementary

Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 tiles

together with 1200 mm and

600 mm cross tees may be

required to complete the

ceiling.

The grid layout at the border

will vary depending on the

distance between the main

runners and the border. If there

is room for 3 tiles, use standard

Sonar tiles.

If there is room for 1 tile, sup-

plement the standard Sonar

tiles with Type 1 and Type 3

tiles and use 600 mm cross

tees at the border as shown in

figure 7.

If there is room for 2 tiles,

supplement the standard Sonar

tiles with Type 2 tiles and use

1200 mm cross tees at the

border as shown in figure 8.

Perimeter finish options

See below some options for

perimeter finishing.

Perimeter trim should be instal-

led 10 mm lower than the grid

system. Wall clips should be

positioned along the cut edges

of perimeter tiles. For options

1 - 4, it is important that the

tiles are cut 15 mm less than the

distance from the vertical face of

the perimeter trim to the grid.

When using direct hangers, the

cut and shortened cross tees

should be installed successively

in order to ease installation.

2. Shadow batten and angle trim

3. Shadow moulding 4. Timber (or similar) trim

5A. Finishing with MF plasterboard borderEdge detail D1

Main runnerCross teeTile jointHanger

1

600 600

1800 mm

1200 mm

1

2

Grid layout and hanger locations

RockLink 24 Monolith Tile installation and system components

Tile installation sequence

Plan and cross section of Rockfon tile with edge detail D

System components and consumption guide

Main runners positioned at 1800 mm centres.Suspension hangers positioned at 1200 mm centres.

Quantity/m2 1 3 4 5 6 82 7

Main runnerL:3600 mm

38

24

Cross teeL:1800 mm

38

24

Shadow mouldingL:3050 mm

33

30

Perimeterangle trimL:3050 mm

32

19

Suspensionhanger

Direct hanger

11

11

Wall clipAngle splineL: 593 mm

Reference 850-30-001

0.56 lm 1.68 lm *) *) 0.47 pcs 0.47 pcs 1) 1)

856-30-001 1466-001 1438-001 69-60-00 8821.5(50)21.8(80)21.1(100)

Module size (mm)

600600

18 600 x 600 59

Module size (mm)Tile thickness (mm) D (mm)Minimum installation depth

4.7600 x 600

Max. evenlydistributedload (kg/m2)

Module size(mm)

System Loading Capacity

Description

RockLink 24 Monolith is a

concealed grid suitable for the

installation of Rockfon tiles with

edge detail D in module size 600

mm x 600 mm. It comprises

Rockfon Sonar tiles with

edge detail D in module size

600 mm x 600 mm are suit-

able for installation using this

system.

RockLink 24 Monolith is

characterised by a quick

installation compared to

existing concealed grid

systems. This is due to the

lower number of components

and fixings.

RockLink 24 Monolith also

provides easy access to servi-

ces due to demountability.

When creating a ceiling using

RockLink 24 Monolith, the

main runners should be posi-

tioned at 1800 mm centres.

1800 mm long cross tees are

positioned at 600 mm cen-

tres. Hangers are positioned

at max. 1200 mm centres.

main runners, cross tees,

hangers, perimeter trims and a

variety of accessories. RockLink

24 Monolith can be either

suspended or directly fastened

to the soffit using a variety of

hangers. Tiles installed in this

system are fully demountable.

See installation and demounting

instructions for full details.

D

1) Angle splines should be inserted in the 'C' edges if the tiles are loaded with a service or if the ceiling is

to be used as a fire protecting/fire resisting ceiling. Consumption; 3.71 pcs if fire protecting ceiling.

*) Consumption according to room size.

D = Minimum installation depth

for easy tile installation and

demountability.

Depth when using direct

hangers is minimum 59 mm.

Gypsum /MF plasterboardborder

1800mm

max.1200 mm *)

1800mm

max.1200 mm *)

max. 1200 mmto wall *)

1800 mm

4

5

max 450 mm

1200 mm

5

2

6

31

5

8

7

*) When using perimeter angle trim this dimension can be increased to 1780 mm

cross tee positions (use extra trim fixings if necessary), or (2) the ends of the cutcross tees are mechanically fastened to the wall using appropriate fixings.

For further details on system

loading capacity, contact

Rockfon.

1. Angle trim

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03 6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03 6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

1800 mm x 600 mm bay re-

mains fully demountable after

finished installation. To demount

the middle tile, press up carefully

at the centre of the tile until it

becomes loose and can be re-

moved. The other two tiles can

then be removed by pulling

them free from the main runners

and lifting them out.

C

MF Channel MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

D2

MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

MF Channel

5C. Finishing with MF plasterboard border Edge detail D2

5B. Finishing with MF plasterboard borderEdge detail C

D1

MF Channel MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

21

Step 1

1 12 3C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C

1800 mm

Step 2

1800 mm

Step 3

1800 mm

Main runnerCross teeTile joint

B

B

A A

C

D1 D2

C

C C

Cross section B-B

D1 D2

Cross section A-A

Rockfon tiles with edge detail D

have three different edge details

on the same tile, namely – D1,

D2, and C.

After the grid has been installed,

tile installation is commenced by

positioning the first tile (Tile 1)

between two cross tees so that

one side of the tile with edge

detail C is locked on the main

runner.

The same principle is used for

the installation of the next tile

(Tile 2) in the opposite end of

each 1800 mm x 600 mm “bay”.

The remaining tile (Tile 3) is

positioned in the middle be-

tween the two cross tees. This

tile (Tile 3) is fully demountable.

Demountability

The middle tile (Tile 3) in every

RockLink 24 Monolith offers

the possibility for perimeter

finishing with a gypsum / MF

plasterboard border.

Finishing options withMF plasterboard border

Rockfon RockLink 24 Monolith

may be finished with Gypsum /

MF plasterboard borders and still

be fully demountable.

Depending on the distance from

main runners to the border,

different supplementary tiles

should be used, see figs. 7

and 8. D1

1800 mm cross tee

Main runner

Self drilling screw9,5 mm plasterboard

6A. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail D1 *)

Main runner

Cross tee

Self drilling screw

C

9,5 mm plasterboard

6B. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail C

9,5 mm plasterboard

1800 mm cross tee

Main runnerMain runner

Self drilling screw

D2

6C. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail D2 *)

Finishing options with MF plasterboard borders

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Fig. 7

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Fig. 8

Dimensional plans of the four tile types

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

600 mm 612 mm 576 mm

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D Type 1 Type 3

600 mm 600 mm 588 mm

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D Sonar D Type 2

D1

C C

D2

Sonar Dstandardtile

600 mm

Plasterboard border

Main runnerCross tee 1800Cross tee 1200Cross tee 600

D1

D2

D1

C D2

D2

SonarType 1tile

612 mm

D1

C C

D2

SonarType 2tile

588 mm

D1

C C

D2

SonarType 3tile

576 mm

*) When finishing with these options, dependingon the width of the border, additional inter-mediate cross tees (and suspension hangers onthe cross tees) may be necessary to supportthe plasterboard.

Rockfon RockLink 24 Monolith

can be finished with MF

plasterboard borders and

remain fully demountable.

However, it is important that

the MF plasterboard border is

set out and constructed so as

to allow full size tiles to be

used. When setting out, always

use as many “full” 1800 mm x

600 mm “bays” as possible.

In addition, supplementary

Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 tiles

together with 1200 mm and

600 mm cross tees may be

required to complete the

ceiling.

The grid layout at the border

will vary depending on the

distance between the main

runners and the border. If there

is room for 3 tiles, use standard

Sonar tiles.

If there is room for 1 tile, sup-

plement the standard Sonar

tiles with Type 1 and Type 3

tiles and use 600 mm cross

tees at the border as shown in

figure 7.

If there is room for 2 tiles,

supplement the standard Sonar

tiles with Type 2 tiles and use

1200 mm cross tees at the

border as shown in figure 8.

Perimeter finish options

See below some options for

perimeter finishing.

Perimeter trim should be instal-

led 10 mm lower than the grid

system. Wall clips should be

positioned along the cut edges

of perimeter tiles. For options

1 - 4, it is important that the

tiles are cut 15 mm less than the

distance from the vertical face of

the perimeter trim to the grid.

When using direct hangers, the

cut and shortened cross tees

should be installed successively

in order to ease installation.

2. Shadow batten and angle trim

3. Shadow moulding 4. Timber (or similar) trim

5A. Finishing with MF plasterboard borderEdge detail D1

Main runnerCross teeTile jointHanger

1

600 600

1800 mm

1200 mm

1

2

Grid layout and hanger locations

RockLink 24 Monolith Tile installation and system components

Tile installation sequence

Plan and cross section of Rockfon tile with edge detail D

System components and consumption guide

Main runners positioned at 1800 mm centres.Suspension hangers positioned at 1200 mm centres.

Quantity/m2 1 3 4 5 6 82 7

Main runnerL:3600 mm

38

24

Cross teeL:1800 mm

38

24

Shadow mouldingL:3050 mm

33

30

Perimeterangle trimL:3050 mm

32

19

Suspensionhanger

Direct hanger

11

11

Wall clipAngle splineL: 593 mm

Reference 850-30-001

0.56 lm 1.68 lm *) *) 0.47 pcs 0.47 pcs 1) 1)

856-30-001 1466-001 1438-001 69-60-00 8821.5(50)21.8(80)21.1(100)

Module size (mm)

600600

18 600 x 600 59

Module size (mm)Tile thickness (mm) D (mm)Minimum installation depth

4.7600 x 600

Max. evenlydistributedload (kg/m2)

Module size(mm)

System Loading Capacity

Description

RockLink 24 Monolith is a

concealed grid suitable for the

installation of Rockfon tiles with

edge detail D in module size 600

mm x 600 mm. It comprises

Rockfon Sonar tiles with

edge detail D in module size

600 mm x 600 mm are suit-

able for installation using this

system.

RockLink 24 Monolith is

characterised by a quick

installation compared to

existing concealed grid

systems. This is due to the

lower number of components

and fixings.

RockLink 24 Monolith also

provides easy access to servi-

ces due to demountability.

When creating a ceiling using

RockLink 24 Monolith, the

main runners should be posi-

tioned at 1800 mm centres.

1800 mm long cross tees are

positioned at 600 mm cen-

tres. Hangers are positioned

at max. 1200 mm centres.

main runners, cross tees,

hangers, perimeter trims and a

variety of accessories. RockLink

24 Monolith can be either

suspended or directly fastened

to the soffit using a variety of

hangers. Tiles installed in this

system are fully demountable.

See installation and demounting

instructions for full details.

D

1) Angle splines should be inserted in the 'C' edges if the tiles are loaded with a service or if the ceiling is

to be used as a fire protecting/fire resisting ceiling. Consumption; 3.71 pcs if fire protecting ceiling.

*) Consumption according to room size.

D = Minimum installation depth

for easy tile installation and

demountability.

Depth when using direct

hangers is minimum 59 mm.

Gypsum /MF plasterboardborder

1800mm

max.1200 mm *)

1800mm

max.1200 mm *)

max. 1200 mmto wall *)

1800 mm

4

5

max 450 mm

1200 mm

5

2

6

31

5

8

7

*) When using perimeter angle trim this dimension can be increased to 1780 mm

cross tee positions (use extra trim fixings if necessary), or (2) the ends of the cutcross tees are mechanically fastened to the wall using appropriate fixings.

For further details on system

loading capacity, contact

Rockfon.

1. Angle trim

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03 6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03 6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

1800 mm x 600 mm bay re-

mains fully demountable after

finished installation. To demount

the middle tile, press up carefully

at the centre of the tile until it

becomes loose and can be re-

moved. The other two tiles can

then be removed by pulling

them free from the main runners

and lifting them out.

C

MF Channel MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

D2

MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

MF Channel

5C. Finishing with MF plasterboard border Edge detail D2

5B. Finishing with MF plasterboard borderEdge detail C

D1

MF Channel MF Channel

9,5 mm plasterboard

21

Step 1

1 12 3C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C C

D2

D1

C

1800 mm

Step 2

1800 mm

Step 3

1800 mm

Main runnerCross teeTile joint

B

B

A A

C

D1 D2

C

C C

Cross section B-B

D1 D2

Cross section A-A

Rockfon tiles with edge detail D

have three different edge details

on the same tile, namely – D1,

D2, and C.

After the grid has been installed,

tile installation is commenced by

positioning the first tile (Tile 1)

between two cross tees so that

one side of the tile with edge

detail C is locked on the main

runner.

The same principle is used for

the installation of the next tile

(Tile 2) in the opposite end of

each 1800 mm x 600 mm “bay”.

The remaining tile (Tile 3) is

positioned in the middle be-

tween the two cross tees. This

tile (Tile 3) is fully demountable.

Demountability

The middle tile (Tile 3) in every

RockLink 24 Monolith offers

the possibility for perimeter

finishing with a gypsum / MF

plasterboard border.

Finishing options withMF plasterboard border

Rockfon RockLink 24 Monolith

may be finished with Gypsum /

MF plasterboard borders and still

be fully demountable.

Depending on the distance from

main runners to the border,

different supplementary tiles

should be used, see figs. 7

and 8. D1

1800 mm cross tee

Main runner

Self drilling screw9,5 mm plasterboard

6A. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail D1 *)

Main runner

Cross tee

Self drilling screw

C

9,5 mm plasterboard

6B. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail C

9,5 mm plasterboard

1800 mm cross tee

Main runnerMain runner

Self drilling screw

D2

6C. Finishing with plasterboard border Edge Detail D2 *)

Finishing options with MF plasterboard borders

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Fig. 7

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 3tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

SonarType 1tile

D2

D2

D1

C

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Fig. 8

Dimensional plans of the four tile types

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

SonarType 2tile

C

D2

D1

C

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

Sonar Dstandardtile

600 mm 612 mm 576 mm

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D Type 1 Type 3

600 mm 600 mm 588 mm

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D

600 mm

Sonar D Sonar D Type 2

D1

C C

D2

Sonar Dstandardtile

600 mm

Plasterboard border

Main runnerCross tee 1800Cross tee 1200Cross tee 600

D1

D2

D1

C D2

D2

SonarType 1tile

612 mm

D1

C C

D2

SonarType 2tile

588 mm

D1

C C

D2

SonarType 3tile

576 mm

*) When finishing with these options, dependingon the width of the border, additional inter-mediate cross tees (and suspension hangers onthe cross tees) may be necessary to supportthe plasterboard.

Rockfon RockLink 24 Monolith

can be finished with MF

plasterboard borders and

remain fully demountable.

However, it is important that

the MF plasterboard border is

set out and constructed so as

to allow full size tiles to be

used. When setting out, always

use as many “full” 1800 mm x

600 mm “bays” as possible.

In addition, supplementary

Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 tiles

together with 1200 mm and

600 mm cross tees may be

required to complete the

ceiling.

The grid layout at the border

will vary depending on the

distance between the main

runners and the border. If there

is room for 3 tiles, use standard

Sonar tiles.

If there is room for 1 tile, sup-

plement the standard Sonar

tiles with Type 1 and Type 3

tiles and use 600 mm cross

tees at the border as shown in

figure 7.

If there is room for 2 tiles,

supplement the standard Sonar

tiles with Type 2 tiles and use

1200 mm cross tees at the

border as shown in figure 8.

Rockfon Limited

Pencoed, Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan, CF35 6NY

Tel. 01656 864696

Fax 01656 864549

www.rockfon.co.uk

Subject to alterations in range and product technology without prior notice. Rockfon Ltd. accept no responsibility for printing errors.

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Specification

The ceiling suspension system

shall be RockLink 24 Monolith,

installed to form a module of

600 x 600 mm.

The main runners shall be positi-

oned at 1800 mm centres and

suspended from the structural

soffit using __________ hangers

at 1200 mm centres. 1800 mm

long cross tees shall be positi-

oned at 600 mm centres.

The perimeter finish shall be

perimeter finish option

__________.

The ceiling shall be installed in

accordance with Rockfon instal-

lation sheet 6.1.12.

Complete options as required.

NBS K40 specification texts are

available either from NBS Plus

on 0191 222 8533 or direct

from Rockfon on 01656 864696

or www.rockfon.co.uk “Spec

Generator”.

Service integration

Angle spline

A variety of service installations

and lights can be easily inte-

grated into this system and

Rockfon ceiling tiles.

When installing services, there

may be a need for additional

hangers. This will depend on

the weight and position of the

services. The following guide-

lines should be observed.

The ceiling tile alone should not

support service installations.

Lightweight Installation loads

should always be adequately

spread on the back of the tile

using thin metal yokes and the

insertion of angle splines. See

illustrations on this page and

figure D4. Services exceeding

500 g in weight, eg. recessed

modular luminaires should

always be independently

supported, or additional

hangers should be positioned

at the centre of the 1800 mm

cross tees as illustrated below.

Light installation details

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

lighting installation. When inte-

grating recessed modular lumi-

naries, it is important to ensure

that the 1800 mm cross tees

supporting the luminaire are

fitted with additional hangers.

Alternatively, the luminaire

should be independently sup-

ported. These luminaires should

have a nominal face dimension

of 598 mm - 599 mm and a

flange width which exceeds 24

mm. These are available from

leading lighting manufacturers.

Service

Rockfon has many years of

experience in ceiling design and

acoustic regulation. We are

happy to place our knowledge

at you disposal – by documen-

tation and personal service,

right from the planning stage to

the finished building.

Call our Customer Service and

Technical Service departments

for advice on: 01656 864696.

Smoke detector integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of smoke detectors.

Sprinkler integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of sprinklers.

Additional hangerAdditional hanger

Metal yoke

Ventilation integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of various types of

ventilation and air conditioning

items.

Speaker integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of speakers.

Installation of recessed modular luminaires.

Spotlight integration etc.

Spotlight integration seen from

above, up to 500 g.

Installation guide RockLink 24 Monolith 6.1.12Installation system 02.03 / GB

CI / SFB 35

Perimeter Finishing

Junction between ceiling and

wall or other vertical surface

The perimeter trim should be

fastened to vertical surfaces at

the required level using appro-

priate fixings at maximum 450

mm centres. The perimeter trim

should be positioned 10 mm

below the grid system. Ensure

that butt joints between ad-

joining lengths of trim are neat

and that the trim is free from

kinks and remains true and level.

For the best aesthetics, use as

long a length of trim as possible.

The minimum recommended cut

length is 300 mm.

Junction between ceiling and

curved vertical surface

The use of a preformed curved

perimeter trim is the most

appropriate method. This should

be installed as described above.

Rockfon can provide details of

curved perimeter trims on

request.

Corners

Perimeter trims should be neatly

mitred at all corner joints. Over-

lap mitres are acceptable on

metal trims on internal corner

joints unless specified otherwise.

Main grid

Unless specified otherwise, the

ceiling should be set out symme-

trically and where possible, peri-

meter tiles should be greater

than 200 mm in width.

The hangers should be fastened

with appropriate top fixings and

to the main runners at 1200 mm

centres. Main runners should be

positioned at 1800 mm centres

and levelled at the appropriate

ceiling height. Main runner

joints should be staggered and

there should be a hanger positi-

oned within 150 mm of the fire

expansion joint and within 450

mm of the end of the main run-

ner where it terminates at a

perimeter. Additional hangers

may be necessary to support the

weight of ceiling services.

When using direct hangers, a

fixing nail should be used to lock

the hanger on to the bulb of the

main runner.

600 x 600 mm module

Fit 1800 mm cross tees between

the main runners at 600 mm

centres.

Tile installation

Install tiles as shown in figure

D1. Refer also to the installation

sequence section.The wearing of

gloves is recommended in order

to avoid soiling the tiles.

When using cut tiles at the peri-

meter, wall clips should be posi-

tioned on the perimeter trim as

shown in fig. D2. The tile is

pushed towards the spring ,

then lowered down on to the

grid . The clip will push the

tile into position and form a tight

joint. Where there is enough

space in the ceiling void, the

perimeter tiles can be installed

with wall clips by gaining access

through the penultimate row of

tiles. The penultimate row of

tiles should then be installed last

of all.

Rockfon tiles are easy to cut by

using a sharp knife. Edge paint

should be applied to any visible

cut edges.

Direct fixing

Fasten the main runners to the

structure by means of direct

hangers at 1200 mm centres,

see figure D3. As a minimum,

every second direct hanger

should have a fixing nail used to

lock the hanger onto the bulb of

the main runner. Ensure that the

ceiling is levelled at the appro-

priate ceiling height as described

above.

Accessories

Hangers

Wire and adjustable rod hangers

should be fastened through the

holes in the stalk of the main

runners. Wire hangers should be

passed through the hole and

wrapped at least three times

around itself. Adjustable rod

hangers should be orientated

and connected to main runners

so that the lower sections of the

hangers run in the same

direction.

Top Fixings

Top fixings are available from

many specialist suppliers, it is

important to be sure that the

top fixings used to support the

ceiling are appropriate for the

specific soffit and that they pro-

vide adequate pull out strength

when installed.

Angle splines

Angle splines should be inserted

in the tile edge detail C when the

tiles are loaded from the rear side,

e.g. with light fittings and loud-

speakers or when the ceiling is

being used for fire protecting / fire

resisting purposes. See figure D4.

Fire Resisting / Protecting

Ceilings

This system can be used in

conjunction with Rockfon Sonar

tiles to create a 30 minutes fire

resisting / protecting ceiling

construction in accordance with

BS 476.

Corrosion Resistance

This system provides excellent

longevity, however, it is also

available in an enhanced corro-

sion resistant format for use in

harsh environment applications

eg. swimming pools.

Fig. D1

1

2 3

Fig. D2

2

1

Fig. D3

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Fig. D4

Main runnerHangerAdditional hanger

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Environment

Rockfon products are primarily

based on the natural materials –

stone, chalk and clay. They are

produced in an environmentally

friendly process and can be

recycled.

Rockfon ceiling tiles are manu-

factured from stone wool fibres

which fulfil the EU directive

97/69 note Q.

Rockwool A/S, the supplier of

the stone wool used to manu-

facture Rockfon products, is

environmentally certified accor-

ding to ISO 14001 and registe-

red with the EU´s voluntary

EMAS arrangement regarding

environmental management and

audits.

Rockfon is a member of

COMPASS - The Construction

Manufacturers Partnering Asso-

ciation. COMPASS is committed

to supply chain integration and

construction reform.

Rockfon Limited

Pencoed, Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan, CF35 6NY

Tel. 01656 864696

Fax 01656 864549

www.rockfon.co.uk

Subject to alterations in range and product technology without prior notice. Rockfon Ltd. accept no responsibility for printing errors.

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Specification

The ceiling suspension system

shall be RockLink 24 Monolith,

installed to form a module of

600 x 600 mm.

The main runners shall be positi-

oned at 1800 mm centres and

suspended from the structural

soffit using __________ hangers

at 1200 mm centres. 1800 mm

long cross tees shall be positi-

oned at 600 mm centres.

The perimeter finish shall be

perimeter finish option

__________.

The ceiling shall be installed in

accordance with Rockfon instal-

lation sheet 6.1.12.

Complete options as required.

NBS K40 specification texts are

available either from NBS Plus

on 0191 222 8533 or direct

from Rockfon on 01656 864696

or www.rockfon.co.uk “Spec

Generator”.

Service integration

Angle spline

A variety of service installations

and lights can be easily inte-

grated into this system and

Rockfon ceiling tiles.

When installing services, there

may be a need for additional

hangers. This will depend on

the weight and position of the

services. The following guide-

lines should be observed.

The ceiling tile alone should not

support service installations.

Lightweight Installation loads

should always be adequately

spread on the back of the tile

using thin metal yokes and the

insertion of angle splines. See

illustrations on this page and

figure D4. Services exceeding

500 g in weight, eg. recessed

modular luminaires should

always be independently

supported, or additional

hangers should be positioned

at the centre of the 1800 mm

cross tees as illustrated below.

Light installation details

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

lighting installation. When inte-

grating recessed modular lumi-

naries, it is important to ensure

that the 1800 mm cross tees

supporting the luminaire are

fitted with additional hangers.

Alternatively, the luminaire

should be independently sup-

ported. These luminaires should

have a nominal face dimension

of 598 mm - 599 mm and a

flange width which exceeds 24

mm. These are available from

leading lighting manufacturers.

Service

Rockfon has many years of

experience in ceiling design and

acoustic regulation. We are

happy to place our knowledge

at you disposal – by documen-

tation and personal service,

right from the planning stage to

the finished building.

Call our Customer Service and

Technical Service departments

for advice on: 01656 864696.

Smoke detector integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of smoke detectors.

Sprinkler integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of sprinklers.

Additional hangerAdditional hanger

Metal yoke

Ventilation integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of various types of

ventilation and air conditioning

items.

Speaker integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of speakers.

Installation of recessed modular luminaires.

Spotlight integration etc.

Spotlight integration seen from

above, up to 500 g.

Installation guide RockLink 24 Monolith 6.1.12Installation system 02.03 / GB

CI / SFB 35

Perimeter Finishing

Junction between ceiling and

wall or other vertical surface

The perimeter trim should be

fastened to vertical surfaces at

the required level using appro-

priate fixings at maximum 450

mm centres. The perimeter trim

should be positioned 10 mm

below the grid system. Ensure

that butt joints between ad-

joining lengths of trim are neat

and that the trim is free from

kinks and remains true and level.

For the best aesthetics, use as

long a length of trim as possible.

The minimum recommended cut

length is 300 mm.

Junction between ceiling and

curved vertical surface

The use of a preformed curved

perimeter trim is the most

appropriate method. This should

be installed as described above.

Rockfon can provide details of

curved perimeter trims on

request.

Corners

Perimeter trims should be neatly

mitred at all corner joints. Over-

lap mitres are acceptable on

metal trims on internal corner

joints unless specified otherwise.

Main grid

Unless specified otherwise, the

ceiling should be set out symme-

trically and where possible, peri-

meter tiles should be greater

than 200 mm in width.

The hangers should be fastened

with appropriate top fixings and

to the main runners at 1200 mm

centres. Main runners should be

positioned at 1800 mm centres

and levelled at the appropriate

ceiling height. Main runner

joints should be staggered and

there should be a hanger positi-

oned within 150 mm of the fire

expansion joint and within 450

mm of the end of the main run-

ner where it terminates at a

perimeter. Additional hangers

may be necessary to support the

weight of ceiling services.

When using direct hangers, a

fixing nail should be used to lock

the hanger on to the bulb of the

main runner.

600 x 600 mm module

Fit 1800 mm cross tees between

the main runners at 600 mm

centres.

Tile installation

Install tiles as shown in figure

D1. Refer also to the installation

sequence section.The wearing of

gloves is recommended in order

to avoid soiling the tiles.

When using cut tiles at the peri-

meter, wall clips should be posi-

tioned on the perimeter trim as

shown in fig. D2. The tile is

pushed towards the spring ,

then lowered down on to the

grid . The clip will push the

tile into position and form a tight

joint. Where there is enough

space in the ceiling void, the

perimeter tiles can be installed

with wall clips by gaining access

through the penultimate row of

tiles. The penultimate row of

tiles should then be installed last

of all.

Rockfon tiles are easy to cut by

using a sharp knife. Edge paint

should be applied to any visible

cut edges.

Direct fixing

Fasten the main runners to the

structure by means of direct

hangers at 1200 mm centres,

see figure D3. As a minimum,

every second direct hanger

should have a fixing nail used to

lock the hanger onto the bulb of

the main runner. Ensure that the

ceiling is levelled at the appro-

priate ceiling height as described

above.

Accessories

Hangers

Wire and adjustable rod hangers

should be fastened through the

holes in the stalk of the main

runners. Wire hangers should be

passed through the hole and

wrapped at least three times

around itself. Adjustable rod

hangers should be orientated

and connected to main runners

so that the lower sections of the

hangers run in the same

direction.

Top Fixings

Top fixings are available from

many specialist suppliers, it is

important to be sure that the

top fixings used to support the

ceiling are appropriate for the

specific soffit and that they pro-

vide adequate pull out strength

when installed.

Angle splines

Angle splines should be inserted

in the tile edge detail C when the

tiles are loaded from the rear side,

e.g. with light fittings and loud-

speakers or when the ceiling is

being used for fire protecting / fire

resisting purposes. See figure D4.

Fire Resisting / Protecting

Ceilings

This system can be used in

conjunction with Rockfon Sonar

tiles to create a 30 minutes fire

resisting / protecting ceiling

construction in accordance with

BS 476.

Corrosion Resistance

This system provides excellent

longevity, however, it is also

available in an enhanced corro-

sion resistant format for use in

harsh environment applications

eg. swimming pools.

Fig. D1

1

2 3

Fig. D2

2

1

Fig. D3

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Fig. D4

Main runnerHangerAdditional hanger

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Environment

Rockfon products are primarily

based on the natural materials –

stone, chalk and clay. They are

produced in an environmentally

friendly process and can be

recycled.

Rockfon ceiling tiles are manu-

factured from stone wool fibres

which fulfil the EU directive

97/69 note Q.

Rockwool A/S, the supplier of

the stone wool used to manu-

facture Rockfon products, is

environmentally certified accor-

ding to ISO 14001 and registe-

red with the EU´s voluntary

EMAS arrangement regarding

environmental management and

audits.

Rockfon is a member of

COMPASS - The Construction

Manufacturers Partnering Asso-

ciation. COMPASS is committed

to supply chain integration and

construction reform.

Rockfon Limited

Pencoed, Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan, CF35 6NY

Tel. 01656 864696

Fax 01656 864549

www.rockfon.co.uk

Subject to alterations in range and product technology without prior notice. Rockfon Ltd. accept no responsibility for printing errors.

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Specification

The ceiling suspension system

shall be RockLink 24 Monolith,

installed to form a module of

600 x 600 mm.

The main runners shall be positi-

oned at 1800 mm centres and

suspended from the structural

soffit using __________ hangers

at 1200 mm centres. 1800 mm

long cross tees shall be positi-

oned at 600 mm centres.

The perimeter finish shall be

perimeter finish option

__________.

The ceiling shall be installed in

accordance with Rockfon instal-

lation sheet 6.1.12.

Complete options as required.

NBS K40 specification texts are

available either from NBS Plus

on 0191 222 8533 or direct

from Rockfon on 01656 864696

or www.rockfon.co.uk “Spec

Generator”.

Service integration

Angle spline

A variety of service installations

and lights can be easily inte-

grated into this system and

Rockfon ceiling tiles.

When installing services, there

may be a need for additional

hangers. This will depend on

the weight and position of the

services. The following guide-

lines should be observed.

The ceiling tile alone should not

support service installations.

Lightweight Installation loads

should always be adequately

spread on the back of the tile

using thin metal yokes and the

insertion of angle splines. See

illustrations on this page and

figure D4. Services exceeding

500 g in weight, eg. recessed

modular luminaires should

always be independently

supported, or additional

hangers should be positioned

at the centre of the 1800 mm

cross tees as illustrated below.

Light installation details

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

lighting installation. When inte-

grating recessed modular lumi-

naries, it is important to ensure

that the 1800 mm cross tees

supporting the luminaire are

fitted with additional hangers.

Alternatively, the luminaire

should be independently sup-

ported. These luminaires should

have a nominal face dimension

of 598 mm - 599 mm and a

flange width which exceeds 24

mm. These are available from

leading lighting manufacturers.

Service

Rockfon has many years of

experience in ceiling design and

acoustic regulation. We are

happy to place our knowledge

at you disposal – by documen-

tation and personal service,

right from the planning stage to

the finished building.

Call our Customer Service and

Technical Service departments

for advice on: 01656 864696.

Smoke detector integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of smoke detectors.

Sprinkler integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of sprinklers.

Additional hangerAdditional hanger

Metal yoke

Ventilation integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of various types of

ventilation and air conditioning

items.

Speaker integration

See section 6.2 in the Rockfon

binder for guideline concerning

installation of speakers.

Installation of recessed modular luminaires.

Spotlight integration etc.

Spotlight integration seen from

above, up to 500 g.

Installation guide RockLink 24 Monolith 6.1.12Installation system 02.03 / GB

CI / SFB 35

Perimeter Finishing

Junction between ceiling and

wall or other vertical surface

The perimeter trim should be

fastened to vertical surfaces at

the required level using appro-

priate fixings at maximum 450

mm centres. The perimeter trim

should be positioned 10 mm

below the grid system. Ensure

that butt joints between ad-

joining lengths of trim are neat

and that the trim is free from

kinks and remains true and level.

For the best aesthetics, use as

long a length of trim as possible.

The minimum recommended cut

length is 300 mm.

Junction between ceiling and

curved vertical surface

The use of a preformed curved

perimeter trim is the most

appropriate method. This should

be installed as described above.

Rockfon can provide details of

curved perimeter trims on

request.

Corners

Perimeter trims should be neatly

mitred at all corner joints. Over-

lap mitres are acceptable on

metal trims on internal corner

joints unless specified otherwise.

Main grid

Unless specified otherwise, the

ceiling should be set out symme-

trically and where possible, peri-

meter tiles should be greater

than 200 mm in width.

The hangers should be fastened

with appropriate top fixings and

to the main runners at 1200 mm

centres. Main runners should be

positioned at 1800 mm centres

and levelled at the appropriate

ceiling height. Main runner

joints should be staggered and

there should be a hanger positi-

oned within 150 mm of the fire

expansion joint and within 450

mm of the end of the main run-

ner where it terminates at a

perimeter. Additional hangers

may be necessary to support the

weight of ceiling services.

When using direct hangers, a

fixing nail should be used to lock

the hanger on to the bulb of the

main runner.

600 x 600 mm module

Fit 1800 mm cross tees between

the main runners at 600 mm

centres.

Tile installation

Install tiles as shown in figure

D1. Refer also to the installation

sequence section.The wearing of

gloves is recommended in order

to avoid soiling the tiles.

When using cut tiles at the peri-

meter, wall clips should be posi-

tioned on the perimeter trim as

shown in fig. D2. The tile is

pushed towards the spring ,

then lowered down on to the

grid . The clip will push the

tile into position and form a tight

joint. Where there is enough

space in the ceiling void, the

perimeter tiles can be installed

with wall clips by gaining access

through the penultimate row of

tiles. The penultimate row of

tiles should then be installed last

of all.

Rockfon tiles are easy to cut by

using a sharp knife. Edge paint

should be applied to any visible

cut edges.

Direct fixing

Fasten the main runners to the

structure by means of direct

hangers at 1200 mm centres,

see figure D3. As a minimum,

every second direct hanger

should have a fixing nail used to

lock the hanger onto the bulb of

the main runner. Ensure that the

ceiling is levelled at the appro-

priate ceiling height as described

above.

Accessories

Hangers

Wire and adjustable rod hangers

should be fastened through the

holes in the stalk of the main

runners. Wire hangers should be

passed through the hole and

wrapped at least three times

around itself. Adjustable rod

hangers should be orientated

and connected to main runners

so that the lower sections of the

hangers run in the same

direction.

Top Fixings

Top fixings are available from

many specialist suppliers, it is

important to be sure that the

top fixings used to support the

ceiling are appropriate for the

specific soffit and that they pro-

vide adequate pull out strength

when installed.

Angle splines

Angle splines should be inserted

in the tile edge detail C when the

tiles are loaded from the rear side,

e.g. with light fittings and loud-

speakers or when the ceiling is

being used for fire protecting / fire

resisting purposes. See figure D4.

Fire Resisting / Protecting

Ceilings

This system can be used in

conjunction with Rockfon Sonar

tiles to create a 30 minutes fire

resisting / protecting ceiling

construction in accordance with

BS 476.

Corrosion Resistance

This system provides excellent

longevity, however, it is also

available in an enhanced corro-

sion resistant format for use in

harsh environment applications

eg. swimming pools.

Fig. D1

1

2 3

Fig. D2

2

1

Fig. D3

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Fig. D4

Main runnerHangerAdditional hanger

6.1.12 RockLink 24 Monolith 02.03

Environment

Rockfon products are primarily

based on the natural materials –

stone, chalk and clay. They are

produced in an environmentally

friendly process and can be

recycled.

Rockfon ceiling tiles are manu-

factured from stone wool fibres

which fulfil the EU directive

97/69 note Q.

Rockwool A/S, the supplier of

the stone wool used to manu-

facture Rockfon products, is

environmentally certified accor-

ding to ISO 14001 and registe-

red with the EU´s voluntary

EMAS arrangement regarding

environmental management and

audits.

Rockfon is a member of

COMPASS - The Construction

Manufacturers Partnering Asso-

ciation. COMPASS is committed

to supply chain integration and

construction reform.