Sandwiched Acrylic Standoff Installation Instructions
Sandwiched Acrylic Standoff Installation Instructions
Wall Preparation: Assumes drywall conditions Required Installers: 2 Required Tools: Listed below
To Install Artwork:
1. Determine placement location and center of the wall with measuring tape. Mark center of wall or location with pencil as a placement guide. In general, most units are centered between existing wall elements or at center on wall. 2. The suggested height to the center of the unit is 62”- 64” above finished floor (AFF).3. Using the pencil mark as you guide for center use the measuring tape and measure from the floor up to 62”- 64” or desired height and make a mark using pencil. Place unit on wall surface at the center of this mark.4. Use the holes in your material as a template to mark holes on wall surface. Installer 1 will hold the unit and the level on the top while installer 2 makes the correct marks. 5. Use pencil to mark circles on each hole and then find center of each hole using level.6. Drill 3/16” holes in your wall surface with drill then insert drywall anchors into drilled holes and tap flush with hammer.
Pro Tip#1: If no drill bits are available, then a screwdriver can be used to punch out the hole and minimize drywall dust and clean up.
7. Insert mounting screw into Standoff Barrel and use a screwdriver or drill to drive screws into wall surface. Remove center placement mark from step 3 with pencil eraser.
To Insert Print and Complete Install:
8. Place graphic between each piece of Acrylic and align graphic to center with edges using etched lines on the back of Acrylic unit.
Pro Tip#2: Use a small piece of double-sided tape on the top 2 corners behind graphic for units that are larger to hold in place to prevent from slipping.
9. Have installer 1 hold Acrylic pieces together with graphic and place over first Standoff Barrel. Have installer 2 place silicone washers behind unit and on the front, per image below.10. Have installer 2 insert Standoff Cap into Standoff Barrel, per image below and twist until tight.
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