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Elematic
ElematicOyOyAb Ab
P.O. Box 33
P.O. Box 33
37801 Toijala
37801Finland
Toijala
Finland
www.elematic.com

www.elematic.com

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 Installation of Acotec wall

1 During storage at factory and transportation, a

maximum of two stacks can be placed on top of each
other. The stockyard should be level and panels should
be protected from the rain.
1 During storage at factory and transportation, a
The panels must be stored on their sides at all times.
maximum of two stacks can be placed on top of each
other. The stockyard should be level and panels should
be protected from the rain.
The panels must be stored on their sides at all times.

2 A lifting fork or belt should be placed under the wooden

pallet to lift panel stacks.
All lifting equipment must be tested and marked with
2 the Safe Working Load (S.W.L.)
A lifting fork or belt should be placed under the wooden
The capacity is to be checked against load being
pallet to lift panel stacks.
moved. See label on pallet
All lifting equipment must be tested and marked with
the Safe Working Load (S.W.L.)
The capacity is to be checked against load being
moved. See label on pallet

3 ACOTEC-PANEL stacks can easily be moved at the

construction site by a forklift or a trolley.
Due to the weight of the load to be transported,
3 powered equipment may be required in addition to
ACOTEC-PANEL stacks can easily be moved at the
adequate manpower, depending on load size.
construction site by a forklift or a trolley.
Due to the weight of the load to be transported,
powered equipment may be required in addition to
adequate manpower, depending on load size.

4 Individual ACOTEC-PANEL can easily be moved by the

turning barrow trolley.
The amount of manpower required depends on the
4 panel size.
Individual ACOTEC-PANEL can easily be moved by the
turning barrow trolley.
The amount of manpower required depends on the
panel size.

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only.
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 2

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only. 2
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 2
 Installation of Acotec wall

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According to manufacturer's instructions, gluing agents
should be mixed carefully using the recommended
safety equipment.

1 During storage at factory and transportation, a

maximum of two stacks can be placed on top of each
other. The stockyard should be level and panels should
be protected from the rain.
The panels must be stored on their sides at all times.

6
The line that the wall will follow is marked to the floor
and ceiling before starting the installation.
All steps or raised platforms must conform to local
2 regulations.
A lifting fork or belt should be placed under the wooden
pallet to lift panel stacks.
All lifting equipment must be tested and marked with
the Safe Working Load (S.W.L.)
The capacity is to be checked against load being
moved. See label on pallet

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100mm x 50mm guiding boards are placed on the floor
and ceiling and wedged into place using 100mm x
24mm timber stringers. The guiding support will
automatically align the wall when lifting the panels
3 ACOTEC-PANEL
straight into anstacks
uprightcan easily be moved at the
position.
construction site by a forklift or a trolley.
Due to the weight of the load to be transported,
powered equipment may be required in addition to
adequate manpower, depending on load size.

8 Before the ACOTEC-PANEL is lifted to an upright

position, the panel bottom should be as close as
possible to its correct position. Then the ACOTEC-
PANEL is raised into position by trained operators
4 Individual ACOTEC-PANEL
using the recommended can easily be moved by the
equipment.
turning barrow
Fixing trolley.
ACOTEC-PANEL to a bearing wall or wall made
The of
amount of manpower
other material, mustrequired
be donedepends on thejoint.
with a flexible
panel size.
The joint is filled with polyurethane foam (alternatively
with mineral wool or foamed plastic),
and paper tape glued to the corners before skimming.

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only.
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 3

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only. 3
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 2
 Installation of Acotec wall

9 The gluing agent is applied to the side of the already

installed ACOTEC-PANEL.

1 During storage at factory and transportation, a

maximum of two stacks can be placed on top of each
other. The stockyard should be level and panels should
be protected from the rain.
The panels must be stored on their sides at all times.

10 The ACOTEC-PANEL should be pushed against the

previous ACOTEC-PANEL (then moved up and down)
so that the tongue and groove are carefully positioned
against each other and the gluing agent oozes out.
2 A lifting
Thefork or belt
correct should of
thickness beaplaced under the
joint between twowooden
panels is
pallet1 -to3lift
mm. panel stacks.
All lifting equipment
The panel must
is to be be testedsupported
adequately and marked withthis
during
the Safe Working
operation. Load (S.W.L.)
The capacity is to be checked against load being
moved. See label on pallet

11 ACOTEC-PANEL is positioned at the correct level by

using plastic shims on the floor and kept in place by
using wooden wedges at top of the ACOTEC-PANEL.
The height of ACOTEC-PANEL should be about 2 - 5
3 ACOTEC-PANEL
cm less than thestacks canofeasily
height be moved
the room. at theis to be
The panel
construction
adequatelysitesupported
by a forklift or a trolley.
during this operation.
Due to the weight of the load to be transported,
powered equipment may be required in addition to
adequate manpower, depending on load size.

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The gap between the panel and the ceiling is filled with
polyurethane foam using a stepladder of up to 3 steps
or a platform.
4 Correct
Individual thickness of the can
ACOTEC-PANEL jointeasily
is 5 – be
15mm.
moved by the
turning barrow trolley.
The amount of manpower required depends on the
panel size.

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only.
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 4

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only. 4
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 2
 Installation of Acotec wall

13 The excess glue is removed from joints immediately

after installation.
Wedges are removed after panel adhesive is cured.
Correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) is to be
1 During
usedstorage at factorywith
in accordance andthe
transportation, a
Control of Substances
maximum of two stacks can be placed
Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessmentson top of each
from the
other. The stockyard
glue supplier. should be level and panels should
be protected from the rain.
The panels must be stored on their sides at all times.

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The gap between the panel and the floor is filled with
mortar or concrete. This joint should be 15 – 35mm.

2 A lifting fork or belt should be placed under the wooden

pallet to lift panel stacks.
All lifting equipment must be tested and marked with
the Safe Working Load (S.W.L.)
The capacity is to be checked against load being
moved. See label on pallet

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Sawing and drilling of an ACOTEC-PANEL are easy.
Use the tool manufacturer's safety equipment and the
correct P.P.E.
3 ACOTEC-PANEL
Ensure the panel stacks can easilysupported
is adequately be movedprior
at the
to
carrying out
construction siteany
by work.
a forklift or a trolley.
Due to the weight of the load to be transported,
powered equipment may be required in addition to
adequate manpower, depending on load size.

16 The panels next to the door, 'shoulders' are sawed for

the door top piece. The door top piece is glued using
polyurethane foam or gluing agents. Joints should be
as thin as possible.
4 Individual ACOTEC-PANEL can easily be moved by the
Panel should be cut before being raised into position
turning barrow trolley.
and correct P.P.E. must be used when cutting.
TheAamount
platformofismanpower
required torequired depends
allow safe accessonforthe
installing
panel size.
the section over the door opening.

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only.
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 5

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only. 5
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 2
 Installation of Acotec wall

17 Flexible joints between ACOTEC-PANELS should be

used every 4,8 – 6m. Polyurethane foam or mineral
wool can be used as elastic joint material.

1 During storage at factory and transportation, a

maximum of two stacks can be placed on top of each
other. The stockyard should be level and panels should
be protected from the rain.
The panels must be stored on their sides at all times.

18 All corners should be strengthened with nail plugs

(3 plugs per corner), for example HILTI HRD-H fixings,
using the manufacturer's recommended safety
equipment and the correct P.P.E.
2 A lifting fork or belt should be placed under the wooden
pallet to lift panel stacks.
All lifting equipment must be tested and marked with
the Safe Working Load (S.W.L.)
The capacity is to be checked against load being
moved. See label on pallet

19 Before plastering, paper tape should be glued over the

corner joints.

3 ACOTEC-PANEL stacks can easily be moved at the

construction site by a forklift or a trolley.
Due to the weight of the load to be transported,
powered equipment may be required in addition to
adequate manpower, depending on load size.

20 Also, before plastering, paper tape should be glued to

the joints above the door.

4 Individual ACOTEC-PANEL can easily be moved by the

turning barrow trolley.
The amount of manpower required depends on the
panel size.

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only.
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 6

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only. 6
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 2
 Installation of Acotec wall

21 The hollow cores allow cables to be pulled through,

electrical boxes can be drilled to any desired point.
Use the tool manufacturer's recommended safety
equipment and the correct P.P.E.
1 During storage at factory and transportation, a
maximum of two stacks can be placed on top of each
other. The stockyard should be level and panels should
be protected from the rain.
The panels must be stored on their sides at all times.

22 An ACOTEC-PANEL wall needs a very thin plaster

skim of (1 – 3mm) before surface finishing. This can be
applied using a long trowel.
2 Skim
A lifting forkcoating
or beltcan be applied
should after
be placed 2 weeks
under in normal
the wooden
dry conditions.
pallet to lift panel stacks.
All lifting equipment must be tested and marked with
the Safe Working Load (S.W.L.)
The capacity is to be checked against load being
moved. See label on pallet

23 A
Installation materials and accessories:
mortar, cementitious adhesive, timber, nail plugs,
wooden wedges, plastic shims, paper tape,
3 ACOTEC-PANEL
polyurethanestacks
foamcanandeasily bemixer.
mortar moved at the
construction site by a forklift or a trolley.
Due to the weight of the load to be transported,
powered equipment may be required in addition to
adequate manpower, depending on load size.

23 B Installation tools:
hammer, saw, screw driver, level, lifting equipment,
meter ruler or yard stick, trowel, drill, trolley or ACO-
wheel, concrete cutter, installation steel bar, drill for
electrical boxes, buckets, lifting bars and personal
4 Individual ACOTEC-PANEL
protective can easily be moved by the
equipment (P.P.E.)
turningAll
barrow trolley.
tools to be tested and be marked as required.
The amount of manpower required depends on the
panel size.

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only.
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 7

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only. 7
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 2
 Installation of Acotec wall

During storage at factory and transportation, a

1
maximum of two stacks can be placed on top of each
other. The stockyard should be level and panels should
be protected from the rain.
The panels must be stored on their sides at all times.
NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALT, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE

This document is intended only to demonstrate the general ways some end users have used ACOTEC Elements as well as
the general steps some end users have followed to install ACOTEC Elements.

During the installation of the ACOTEC-panels the correct personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) is to be used at all times in
accordance with local regulations and special site instructions.

All tools and equipment supplied and used are to be tested and conform to local requirements.
2 A lifting
Specific risk assessments and manual fork
handling or belt should
assessments may be be placed
required under
to ensure thesystem
a safe woodenof work is used
when handling ACOTEC-panels. pallet to lift panel stacks.
All lifting equipment must be tested and marked with
As with any construction material, you and any ultimate users or installers of ACOTEC Elements must rely on your own
professional engineering judgmentthe and Safe Working inLoad
risk assessments (S.W.L.)
determining how to handle, use or install ACOTEC Elements.
The capacity is to be checked
Some of the factors that might affect this determination could include against
but are load
not limited being
to the finished weight and strength
of the ACOTEC Element, the materials to which the ACOTEC Element is affixed, and the local environmental conditions. If
moved. See label on pallet
you or the ultimate users or installers of ACOTEC Elements are not professional engineers, a professional engineer or the
supplier should be consulted before using or installing the ACOTEC Element in any specific manner.

This document is intended for guidance to Elematic customers only and not for distribution to any third parties.

Note: If not handled properly, ACOTEC Elements can break and cause serious property damage, physical injury and/or
death. For this reason it is important to handle ACOTEC elements in a safe manner.

3 ACOTEC
For example, when transporting Elements flat, always
ACOTEC-PANEL stacksusecan
a flat easily
and stable
bedevice
moved suchatasthe
a pallet or dolly. The
safest way to transport elements without a pallet or dolly is sideways, for example by inserting short steel tubes (0,7m) into
the SECOND hollow to form handles. construction sitelifting
Also, if manually by a forkliftElements
ACOTEC or a trolley.
into an upright position, first pivot the
ACOTEC Elements sideways so that Duetheto
flatthe weight
surface does notof the
face load to beLifting
the ground. transported,
the ACOTEC Elements without
pivoting them first can cause thempowered
to break. WHEN YOU AREmay
equipment LIFTING
be OR TRANSPORTING
required in additionAN ELEMENT,
to MAKE SURE
NO BODY PART OR PROPERTY IS UNDER THE ELEMENT! These examples are not the only precautions that should be
adequate
taken when handling, using or installing ACOTEC manpower,
Elements. If youdepending on users
or the ultimate load orsize.
installers of ACOTEC Elements
are not professional engineers, a professional engineer or supplier should be consulted before using or installing the
ACOTEC Element in any specific manner.

4 Individual ACOTEC-PANEL can easily be moved by the

turning barrow trolley.
The amount of manpower required depends on the
panel size.

IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, ACOTEC ELEMENTS CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
NOTE: The illustrations used within this document are for guidance only. 8
Attention: See attached NOTICE OF ACOTEC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENTAL GUIDANCE 2