Peer Simplicitee® Installation Details

Two Way Exposed Grid Systems

All methods of estimating and setting borders/ part tile margins based on 1200mm x 600mm, grid modules.
All other grid module sizes refer to page EGS 14 or consult your nearest Peer State Office.
The work should be performed by a qualified trade’s person and installed in accordance with all relevant Australian standards.

Step One

Layout ceiling grid module to datum shown on the architects drawing, or give equal cut border or tiles at perimeter walls.
The room must be checked on site to determine if it is out of square.
The 3/4/5 method is the simplest method of assessing if the room is square before installation.
Work out an even margin along the sides and at both ends.

Below is an example of how to work out your main runner and cross runner requirements, otherwise ask Peer about the Peer exposed grid calculator to provide you with a quick and easy grid ceiling take off.

Part Tile Lengths

1. After measuring the rooms length and width divide either dimension by the specified pattern that is whether the long edge of the tile is to run across the width or along the length of the room. For the purposes of this example the tiles are specified to run the width of the room.
2. Divide the room dimension (4 metres) by the length of the tile. This will tell you the number of tiles required. In this case the room is 4 metres wide. 4 metres divided by 1.2 metres = 3.3 tiles.
3. Establishing that the room requires part tiles to fit it’s dimensions, subtract the length of the whole tiles only i.e. 3.6 metres from the width of dimension of the room i.e. 4 metres. (4m-3.6m) = .400m
4. By adding the remainder of this subtraction (0.400m) to the length of a tile (1.2m) and dividing by 2, you will safely estimate your border / part tile lengths. (.400m + 1.2m) / 2 = .800m

Your border / part tile margin length is 0.8m (800mm).

Part Tile Lengths

1. Take the room length of 5 metres and divide by the width of the tiles i.e. 600 m. (5/ 600mm) =8.3 tiles.
2. Subtract 4.8 metres (.600m x 8 tile widths) from 5 metres = .200m
3. Add .200 m to one full tile width i.e. .600m = .800m and divide by two. (.200 + .600)/2=.400.

Your border / part tile margin width is 0.4m (400mm).

Step Two

Mark each wall to the correct height of the ceiling.

Cut the Peer wall angle or shadow line Wall angle to length, and fix to wall with suitable fasteners at 600mm maximum centres. (Refer fig 07)

The wall angle should be mitred at intersections and corners to improve aesthetics of the exposed ceiling finish.

Step Three

Space the main runner suspension anchors at 1200mm centres maximum along supporting members (i.e. Purlins, Trusses, Concrete).

The hanger, its attachments to the supporting structure and grid system, or any device incorporated for adjustment manufactured by Peer will withstand without failure a load as required by the AS 2785-2000.

Cut the suspension rod to the correct length allowing for bending of supporting attachments of 30 degrees.
Install all rods into suspension brackets previously attached to supporting members.
(Refer fig 01)

Note: The project engineer may need to be consulted as to whether ceiling loads exceed purlin permissible loads.

Step Four

Main runner to the correct length for the installation.

Install the first length of main runner into the suspension clips with a rolling motion positioning the two main runner ends flush to the perimeter wall and concealed by the wall angle.

Once you have installed the first length, ensure the main runner is square at 90° to the wall angle and perimeter wall.

Where required the self locking main runner joints are then pushed together to lock into position. The Peer main runner joints offer a secure and near to invisible finish.
The staggering of joints is recommended for performance and aesthetics.

Installing the Main Runner Suspension Clips
(These clips only to be used on main runner or heavy dity cross runner)
Not to be used on 32mm intermediate cross runners

Step Five

Once the first main runner is installed and squared, position and hang the remaining main runners at 1200mm centres.

The main runners should all run parallel to each other.

Remember: Stagger joints throughout the ceiling for added performance and appearance.

Step Six

Gently push cross runners into main runners at 600mm centres to form a 1200mm x 600mm grid.
Peer Simplicitee® grid, offers the benefit of pre-punched slots to form the required grid module.
Cut perimeter cross runners and rest on the wall angle.
To provide the greatest level of grid stability, ensure the locking of both cross runners and connections into each other.

Step Seven

Level and align the grid.
Peer suspension clips can be adjusted to either a string line or a laser.

Step Eight

In large areas to assist in stabilising the grid system, Peer C88 wall angle bracket may be attached to the perimeter trim every second or third main and cross runner.

Note: Where permitted by architect/designer, the main runners and cross runners can be run over the wall angle and stabilised as shown.

Step Nine

The grid should now be ready to have required light fittings installed.
The fittings should be supported on main runners only.
Cross runners should not be used to support light fittings.

Air conditioning grills and ceiling tiles can also be installed.

Additional suspension points must be used to carry the loads created by light fittings or ceiling attachments (refer to Fig 04)