VertiQ® System T, System HAT - Rockfon

Installation guide
VertiQ ®
System T, System HAT
Impact-resistant and high impact-resistant acoustic wall panel solutions
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VertiQ ® – System T, System HAT
Contents
System selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Edges and sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System T (impact-resistant)
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mounting diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Single-panel height solutions . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Multiple-panel height solutions . . . . . . . . . 6
1. Perimeter trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. T fixing brackets and
supporting brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Wall panels and
horizontal intermediate profiles . . . . . . . 9
4. Vertical intermediate profiles . . . . . . . . 11
System HAT (high impact-resistant)
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mounting diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5. Perimeter trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6. Wall panels and
horizontal intermediate profiles . . . . . . 14
7. Vertical intermediate profiles . . . . . . . . 15
For information about storage, handling, service integration and special requirements, this system installation guide should be read and used in
conjunction with “Rockfon General Guidelines for Installation”.
System T
System HAT
Installation shows 1200 x 1200mm layout at top
and 2700 x 1200mm at bottom.

VertiQ ® – System T, System HAT
System selection
VertiQ panels are tough and durable in their
own right, however overall system impact
resistance will be determined by the type of
installation system chosen.
Contact Rockfon for further information and
advice about impact resistance.
Edges and sizes
VertiQ A24 – System T
VertiQ edges and panel dimensions
M = Module size
A24 = M minus 8 mm (M-8 mm)
A HAT = M minus 28 mm (M-28 mm)
VertiQ panels
System T: Impact-resistant solution,
40 mm thick VertiQ A24 wall panels can be
installed using J channel perimeter trims and
standard 38 mm deep T24 tees as
intermediate profiles fastened directly to the
wall using T fixing brackets and supporting
brackets (when needed).
System HAT: High impact-resistant solution,
according to DIN 18 032-3 for wall panels
or Class 1A according to EN 13964 annex D
for ceilings
In order to achieve high impact resistance
against, for example, balls in sports halls,
40 mm thick VertiQ A HAT wall panels should
be installed using 1 mm thick steel System HAT
profiles fixed directly to the wall.
Edge Module size* (mm) Exact size* (mm) Product code
A24 1200 x 1200 x 40 1192 x 1192 x 40 ##
A24 2700 x 1200 x 40 2692 x 1192 x 40 ##
A HAT 1200 x 1200 x 40 1172 x 1172 x 40 ##
A HAT 2700 x 1200 x 40 2672 x 1172 x 40 ##
* For other dimensions, please contact Rockfon.
40 mm
VertiQ A HAT – System HAT
Important
• Use mounting screws/methods appropriate
for the wall material.
• Ensure that the wall is smooth and level.
Any leveling correction must be done before
any installation begins.
• For ”high impact-resistant” solutions using
System HAT, VertiQ panels must be mounted
directly on the wall without any gap behind
them.
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VertiQ ® – System T
40 mm deep J channel perimeter trims and
38 mm deep T24 tees as intermediate vertical
and horizontal profiles are used for System T.
J channel perimeter trims are fastened with
screws, together with SMF clips where
needed. For multiple-panel installations, both
horizontal and vertical T24 intermediate
Components
profiles clip into place using T fixing brackets
mounted directly to the wall. Supporting
brackets are also required for multiple-height
or off-floor/base support installations. Total
installation depth is 40 mm.
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Wall panels Perimeter trim Intermediate profiles T fixing bracket Supporting bracket Clip
VertiQ A24 3000 mm long
40 mm J channel,
25 mm wide-side and
13 mm narrow-side
Perimeter trim, bottom – for multiple-height
installations resting on the floor or base support,
use a M-4 mm measure between the bottom
J channel perimeter trim and first horizontal T24
intermediate profiles. This is to ensure the VertiQ
top edges are properly covered by T24 front
capping. All further vertical levels will use
standard M measure distance.
Mounting diagrams
1200 x 1200
400
mm
600 mm
3000 mm long
38 mm deep T24 tees
2700 x 1200
600 mm 1500 mm 600 mm
950 mm
950 mm
400
mm
Rear view of installation
seen from ’inside’ the wall.
for use with
38 mm deep T24 tees
(patent pending)
Supporting bracket – these provide required
bottom support to panels within a multipleheight
or off-floor/base support installation.
They are mounted so the underside is 4 mm
above the module axis line (which the T fixing
bracket channels are centred on) so the panels
come to rest upon them (see the diagram on
page 6).
15x35x50 mm SMF clip
SMF clip – for use when the top J channel
perimeter trim needs to be installed last,
offering demountability.
2700 x 1200
1200 x 1200
600 mm
2700 x 1200
400
mm
400
mm
400
mm
600 mm 1500 mm 600 mm
600 mm
1200 mm
900 mm
400
mm
600 mm
1500 mm 600 mm
400
mm
400
mm

VertiQ ® – System T
Single-panel high solutions
1. Top J channel fixed wide-side to the wall with SMF clip, min. 14 mm
distance to the ceiling should remain.
Insert the top J channel perimeter trim into the SMF clips, then lift it up
14 mm to allow the top edge of the panel to fit in. When all the panels
are in place, the top J channel slides back down to cover the top edges.
Vertical T24 intermediate profiles clicked into T fixing brackets should be
installed before lowering the top J channel perimeter trim.
1
wall
wall
25 mm
M
M-4 mm
wall
Bottom J channel perimeter trim:
1. supported by
scu�-resistant base support
40 mm
13 mm
25 mm
25 mm
13 mm
VertiQ panel
top J channel
min. 14 mm
under the ceiling
13 mm 14 mm
scu�-resistant base support,
e.g. solid timber
bottom J channel perimeter trim
�xed 25 mm wide edge to the wall
scu�-resistant baseboard,
e.g. solid timber
top J channel perimeter trim
�xed wide-side to the wall
with SMF clip
VertiQ panel
SMF clip
�xed to the wall
2. unsupported, above the �oor,
with supporting brackets inside
wall
25 mm
40 mm
13 mm
2. Top J channel fixed narrow-side to the wall with SMF clip, can be
mounted directly under the ceiling.
Insert the top J channel perimeter trim into the SMF clips, then the top
edge of the VertiQ panel into the top J channel perimeter trim so the
bottom edge can pass over and set down into the bottom J channel
perimeter trim. Vertical T24 intermediate profiles are installed as the
final step using the same motion as used for the panels.
VertiQ panel
2
wall
15x35x50 mm
supporting brackets
inside bottom J channel
�xed to the wall
M
M-14 mm
wall
bottom J channel perimeter trim
�xed 25 mm wide edge to the wall
13 mm
25 mm
13 mm
3. supported by the �oor
wall
25 mm
scu�-resistant base support,
e.g. solid timber
25 mm
40 mm
13 mm
top J channel perimeter trim
�xed 13 mm narrow-side to the wall
with SMF clip
VertiQ panel
SMF clip
�xed to the wall
VertiQ panel
bottom J channel perimeter trim
�xed 25 mm wide edge to the wall
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VertiQ ® – System T
Multi-panel high solutions
600 mm
300 mm
wall
M-4 mm
M
M
M-8 mm M-8 mm
M-8 mm
400 mm 400 mm
300 mm
T �xing bracket,
channel centred on the axis
wall
wall
wall
VertiQ 1200x1200 - 1 supporting bracket
VertiQ 2700x1200 vertical - 2 supporting brackets
VertiQ 2700x1200 horizontal - 3 supporting brackets
supporting bracket for 2700x1200 vertical and
horizontal, align base 4 mm above axis
600 mm
25 mm
25 mm
4 mm
40 mm
40 mm
13 mm
13 mm
4 mm
top J channel perimeter trim
�xed wide-side to the wall
VertiQ panel
supporting bracket �xed to
the wall 4 mm above axis
T �xing bracket �xed to the wall,
channel centred on the axis
horizontal T24 intermediate pro�le
clicked into T Fixing bracket
VertiQ panel
VertiQ panel
base J channel perimeter trim
�xed wide-side to the wall
supporting bracket for 2700x1200 vertical and
horizontal, align base 4 mm above axis
supporting bracket for 1200x1200 and 2700x1200 horizontal,
align base 4 mm above axis and at panel-width centre
300 mm
panel = M-8 mm
M = 2700 mm or 1200 mm

1. Perimeter trim
1.1 Mark out all the axes for perimeter trims and intermediate profiles at Module (M) measures.
For the bottom row of panels, use M-4 mm up from the bottom J channel perimter trim.
every 400 mm within 1200 mm
VertiQ ® – System T
1.4
1.2 Top and side perimeter trims affixed 25 mm
wide edge to the wall.
30 mm
1.2
every 400 mm within 1200 mm
30 mm
30 mm
every 300 mm
3.7
1.4 Bottom perimeter trim resting on the floor or
other solid base support material.
Module (M)
Module (M)
Module (M-4 mm)
1.3 Side perimeter trim affixed 25 mm wide edge to
the wall, top perimeter trim affixed 13 mm
narrow edge to the wall with SMF clip. This
method allows for demounting of the top trim.
support bracket at
wall panel centre,
1200 mm and
2700 mm horizontal
every 450 mm within 2700 mm
30 mm
400 mm in from both
left and right edges,
all 2700 mm panels
1.5 Bottom perimeter trim floating above the floor
requires the use of supporting brackets.
30 mm
3.8
30 mm
every 450 mm within 2700 mm
Important
3.9
1.3
1.5
• Use mounting screws/methods
appropriate for the wall material.
• Use a sharp-bladed saw to carefully
achieve neat corner joints.
• Placing an internal support, e.g.
40 mm thick wood block, inside the
perimeter trim will reduce bending /
damage when cutting.
• Use supporting brackets to support
multi-height installation panels and
bottom perimeter trim not resting
on the floor/base support;
For off-floor installations,
consideration should be given to using
a scuff-resistant skirting or base
support between the floor and
bottom perimeter trim. This will
reduce the likelihood of damage from
shoes, luggage, vaccuum cleaners or
other floor-level risks and help avoid
ball or human contact with any lowlying
perimeter trim corners.
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VertiQ ® – System T
2. T fixing brackets and
supporting brackets
T fixing brackets and supporting brackets
are required to:
• prevent accidental removal of intermediate
profiles;
• provide enough support for each panel
separately in multiple-height installations;
Consumption guide (pieces per panel)
Panel size
(mm)
Panel
orientation
2700 x 1200 Vertical
2700 x 1200 Horizontal
1200 x 1200 –
300 mm
600 mm
300 mm
Module
1200 mm
Supporting brackets
(off-floor/base support or multipanel
height installations only)
2:
400 mm in from both
left and right edges
3:
400 mm in from both
left and right edges,
one at panel-centre
1:
600 mm in from both
left and right edges
(panel-centre)
• make a secure yet demountable installation
– intermediate profiles can be removed from
their T fixing brackets by using a special teeremoval
tool, as long as their positions are
known.
Remember to follow recommended guidelines
for quantity and positioning of both T fixing
brackets and supporting brackets.
Module
1200 mm
600 mm 1200 mm 600 mm
T fixing brackets,
horizontal
0 if a single-panel height installation,
2 at each additional panel junction:
300 mm in from both
left and right edges
0 if a single-panel height installation,
2 at each additional panel junction:
600 mm in from both
left and right edges
0 if a single-panel height installation,
2 at each additional panel junction:
300 mm in from both
left and right edges
Important
Creating a demountable solution depends on
knowing where all the T fixing brackets are
located after installation is completed.
An installation diagram clearly showing the
positions of all T fixing brackets should be
made and archived. This will enable easy
location of these components for any
subsequent maintenance.
2.1 Placement of all T fixing brackets and supporting brackets should be measured out and mounted before any panel installation begins. Doing so will greatly reduce
installation time. Ensure that all brackets line up – T fixing brackets’ channel on the module axis, supporting brackets’ underside 4 mm above it.
T fixing
brackets
Supporting
brackets
T fixing brackets,
vertical
0 if a single-panel wide installation,
2 at each additional panel junction:
600 mm in from both
top and bottom edges
0 if a single-panel wide installation,
1 at each additional panel junction:
600 mm in from both
top and bottom edges (panel-centre)
0 if a single-panel wide installation,
1 at each additional panel junction:
600 mm in from both
top and bottom edges (panel-centre)
Installation of VertiQ panels should only be done using components supplied by Rockfon. Components are sold separately. Failure to follow these instruction will void any warranty.

VertiQ ® – System T
3. Wall panels
These instructions cover both single and
multiple-height installations. For multiple, the
terms ’upper’ and ’lower’ refer respectively to
the uppermost and lowermost panels.
3.1 Angle an ’upper’ panel into the top J channel perimeter trim, then flat
against the wall. Ensure there is sufficient trim overlapping the panel top,
then slide it carefully into the vertical J channel perimeter trim.
3.3 Angle a ’lower’ panel into the bottom J channel perimeter trim, then flat
against the wall. Slide it carefully into the vertical J channel perimeter trim.
3.5 Install any intermediate panels, working from ’upper’ to ’lower’.
They should sit securely in place via supporting bracket(s) and perimeter
trim – see diagram on page 6.
Start installing VertiQ wall panels working
inward from the outside / perimeter panels,
both left and right. Ensure that all outside /
perimeter panel edges are securely under their
perimeter trims.
As outside / perimeter panels are installed,
cover their horizontal joints with 38 mm deep
tees cut to exactly M-12 mm (see diagram on
page 11). This secures the panel enough to
continue safely working inward.
3.2 The bottom of all multiple-height installation panels should rest securely on
their supporting bracket(s) – see diagram on page 6.
3.4 When required, remember to use supporting brackets mounted inside the
bottom J channel perimeter trim.
3.6 Cover the horizontal joints between panels by clicking T24 profiles into the
T fixing brackets, then slide it carefully under the perimeter trim edge.
These horizontal tees must be cut to an exact dimension of M-12 mm.
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VertiQ ® – System T
3.7 External corner – two vertical J channel perimeter trims are fastened to
each other every 300 mm and 30 mm from each end. The wall-mounted
perimeter trim is fixed 25 mm wide-edge to the wall, also every 300 mm.
3.9 Perimeter trim finishing around a door or window should always be done
with J channel perimeter trims mounted 25 mm wide-edge to the wall,
affixed every 300 mm and 30 mm from all ends. To minimize panel waste,
measure and cut carefully while ensuring adequate perimeter trim overlap.
3.11 Install all remaining intermediate panels as described on page 9, working
from the top downwards. During installation, cover all horizontal joints with
T24 profiles by clicking them into the T fixing brackets. When the entire
installation is fitted with VertiQ panels, the final step is covering all the
vertical joints with long tees clicked into T fixing brackets (see next section).
3.8 Internal corner – one vertical J channel perimeter trim is mounted a
distance of 40 mm from the corner, 25 mm wide-edge affixed to the wall
every 300 mm. This allows a VertiQ panel to slide into the corner behind it.
3.7
3.10 Cover all remaining horizontal joints between panels by clicking
T24 profiles into the T fixing brackets. Horizontal profiles should be cut to
an exact dimension of M-12 mm. Ensure the outter ends of the horizontal
tees are covered by the perimeter trims.
Important
The standard locking connectors at each end of a T24 profile are not
needed when installing VertiQ A24 in System T. Do not include them
in any measurements, simply cut them off.
3.8
3.9

VertiQ ® – System T
4. Vertical intermediate profiles
4.2 All VertiQ A24 panels and tees installed.
M -12 mm
M -12 mm M -12 mm
M
M = Module
M M
Wall
4.1 When the entire surface is covered with wall panels, cover all the vertical joints
with long T24 profiles clicked into the T fixing brackets. These vertical tees must
be cut to an exact length of X-12 mm, where X is the installation height.
Ensure the ends of all horizontal tees are covered by the vertical tees, and that
both ends of the vertical tees are sufficiently covered by the top and bottom
perimeter trims. Use additional T fixing brackets to connect vertical profile
extensions when required.
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40 mm deep HAT profiles, made from 1.0 mm thick steel, are used as vertical and horizontal
profiles in the VertiQ high impact resistant System HAT. 40 mm deep J channels, or alternatively
the same HAT profiles, both made of 1.0 mm thick steel are used as perimeter trims. All the
profiles are affixed directly to the wall with appropriate fixings, suitable to the wall material.
Total installation depth is 40 mm.
Components
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Wall
VertiQ ® – System HAT
Wall panels Perimeter trim Intermediate profiles
VertiQ HAT 2700 mm long,
1 mm thick
40 mm deep J channel,
25 mm wide-side and
13 mm narrow-side
Mounting diagrams
M = Module
M
M
M M M
M-28 mm
M-28 mm
M-28 mm
M-28 mm
28 mm
28 mm
28 mm
50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm
50 mm
M-12 mm M M
M-12 mm
28 mm 28 mm 28 mm
M-28 mm
M-28 mm M-28 mm M-28 mm
Wall
1200 x 1200
Wall
2700 mm long,
1 mm thick HAT
(alternative)
M-12 mm M M
M-12 mm
M-28 mm
28 mm
M-28 mm
28 mm
M-28 mm
28 mm
M-28 mm
M M M
1148 mm and
2700 mm long,
1 mm thick HAT
M-28 mm
M-28 mm
M-28 mm
M-28 mm
28 mm
28 mm
28 mm
50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 2700 x 50 1200 mm
50 mm
Wall
Rear view of installation
seen from 'inside' the wall.
2700 x 1200
1200 x 1200
2700 x 1200

VertiQ ® – System HAT
5. Perimeter trim
Module (M)
5.1 Mark out all the axes for perimeter trims and intermediate profiles.
5.2 Top and side perimeter trims, 25 mm wide edge
to the wall.
30 mm
30 mm
30 mm
5.3 Bottom perimeter trim resting on the floor or
other solid base support material.
Important
M (using HAT top trim)
M-12 (using J channel top trim)
M (using HAT bottom trim)
M-12 (using J channel bottom trim)
• Use mounting screws/methods appropriate
for the wall material.
• Use a sharp-bladed saw to carefully achieve
neat corner joints.
• Placing an internal support, e.g. 40 mm
thick wood block, inside the perimeter trim
will reduce bending / damage when cutting.
For off-floor installations, consideration should
be given to using a scuff-resistant skirting or
base support between the floor and bottom
perimeter trim. This will reduce the likelihood
of damage from shoes, luggage, vacuum
cleaners or other floor-level risks and help
avoid ball or human contact with any lowlying
perimeter trim corners.
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VertiQ ® – System HAT
6. Wall panels and horizontal intermediate profiles
6.1 Start installing VertiQ wall panels
working inward from the outside
/ perimeter panels, both left and
right, bottom panels first. Ensure
that all outside / perimeter panel
edges are securely under their
perimeter trims.
6.2 For multiple-height installations, place the next
panel above and cover the horizontal joint(s)
between panels with a 40 mm HAT profile the
exact length of M-52 mm (see diagram on
page 15), affixed at panel centre (figure 6.4).
Ensure that the panel edges are covered by
perimeter trims (J or HAT) and intermediate
HAT profiles.
6.4 Install all the remaining panels and horizontal HAT profiles, working toward the middle.
6.3 All outside / perimeter panels installed with horizontal HAT profiles.
52 mm
Cover all the horizontal joints with HAT profiles
centred on the panel width leaving a 52 mm gap
between them for the vertical HAT profile.

VertiQ ® – System HAT
7. Vertical intermediate profiles
M = Module
50 mm
vertical HAT
7.1 All VertiQ panels and HAT profiles installed.
Wall
M-28 mm
VertiQ panel
M
M-52 mm
horizontal HAT
50 mm
vertical HAT
The vertical HAT profile edges should meet cleanly
against the horizontal HAT profile edges, not
overlap them.
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