238T Installation Manual

GENERAL INFORMATIONSEAM ENGAGEMENTBEFORE SEAMINGSEAM CAP WITHCONTINUOUS FACTORYSEALANT (2) BEADS238T CLIP238T PANELATTENTIONREAD THE SEAMER INFORMATION THOROUGHLYBEFORE STARTING THE SEAMING OPERATION.FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONSMAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY ANDDAMAGE TO THE SEAMER AND/OR PANELS.THE ERECTOR WILL BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANYCOSTS INCURRED FOR REPLACEMENT ORREPAIR.PRE-SEAMING INFORMATION1. Locate seamer box. Check to make sure youreceived an electric seamer, parts box, returnshipping label and an information booklet. Ifnot, please call our Technical ServicesDepartment. (Hand Seamers must be rented.)2. Locate power source and check againstpower requirements in the informationbooklet.3. Check seams for proper engagement.4. Clean dirt, debris and excess sealant fromseams and panel surfaces to avoid interferingwith the seaming operation.HAND SEAMING OPERATION!!!ATTENTION!!!It is critical that the panel seams are crimpedand folded before using the electric seamer.Failure to follow these guidelines will result indamaged seams.To begin seaming, set the hand seamer on theseam. Align the edge of the hand seamer aboutone to two inches pass the edge of the panel.Crimp the panel 3 to 4 times along the seamfor a total of 12" at the eave and 5 or 6 timesalong the seam for a total of 18" at the ridgeand then at every clip.AFTER SEAMINGNOTE:Mechanical seamers and hand seamers areavailable for rental through McElroy's approvedseamer supplier at the following website.Go to: http://www.mcelroyseamers.com!!!ATTENTION!!!If a panel or seam becomes damaged, the installercan rent a "de-seamer" through the same websitelisted above.CAUTION: The use of any seaming machine or tools other than that recommended by themanufacturer, may damage the panels, void all warranties and will void all engineering data.B-1