INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Storage:

If possible, store the material indoors. HIGHLUX® corrugated sheets are supplied with surface masking (PE film) and recyclable white polyethylene sheeting for protection against sunlight, UV light and moisture. If they are stored outdoors, the outer packaging must be left in place. Stack three pallets at most (with standard number of sheets per pallet).

Fire rating:

HIGHLUX® corrugated sheets are classed as normally flammable (DIN 4102-B2). Protect them from open flame and excessive heat as for wood and other combustible materials. Use the corrugated sheets in accordance with the valid building regulations and manufacturer‘s instructions.

Access:

The sheets may only be walked over using crawling boards of at least 50 cm width (see for example the German workplace regulations Arbeitsstättenrichtlinien 8/5 and employers‘ liability insurance regulations VBG 37 n.ZH 1/489).

Cutting to size:

HIGHLUX® corrugated sheets can be cut using high-speed circular saws with carbide-tipped sawblades. Avoid erosion of the cut edge.

Drilling:

Use conical drills to drill the holes for fastening the sheets. Make sure the drilled edges are smooth. Chipped edges may lead to stress cracking in the course of time.

Supporting structure:

Glazing with HIGHLUX® corrugated sheets calls for rigid supporting structures that can safely bear snow loads and wind pressure. The coating applied to the supporting structure must be allowed to dry thoroughly before the sheets are installed.

Corner cutting:

To avoid a four-fold overlap at the points where the sheets overlap horizontally and laterally, cut off the corners of the two center sheets. The cut edges should be at least 10 mm apart.

Screw fastening:

The sheets are fastened to the supporting structure by means of special screws with caps or j-bolts with calottes. These seal the drill holes against water penetration from the outside and ensure that the forces exerted on the sheet by snow loads or wind pressure are correctly distributed. There must be a space between the screw and the drill hole. Allowance must be made for fluctuations in length caused by temperature and moisture variations.

Sealing materials:

The materials used for sealing the sheets, e.g. in low-pitched roofs, must be compatible with HIGHLUX®.

Cleaning:

Clear water or a solution of mild dishwashing liquid are suitable for cleaning the sheet surfaces. To avoid scratches, do not use scouring agents.