Kvadrat Soft Cells Installation guide version 2017.07.03
Introduction Kvadrat Soft Cells are patented panels that control sound absorption. Their design is based on an innovative, aluminium frame, with a concealed tensioning mechanism that keeps the surface of the fabric perfectly stretched. They create an aesthetic environment with ecellent acoustic properties. Soft Cells have been developed to offer modular and fleible solutions for diverse interior requirements. Primarily used as building components, they are also suitable for post-fitting. The frames are customized and can be manufactured in large sizes and in most angles. They are easy to install, and can be easily be taken down, reassembled and reupholstered to meet changing requirements. When installed by Kvadrat s White Glove Installers, they come with a 10-year guarantee. SECTION Soft Cells Standard Front tetile Back tetile Mineral-based absorber SECTION Soft Cells Broadline Front tetile Mineral-based absorber SECTION Soft Cells Lowtone Front tetile Fibreglass back tetile SECTION Soft Cells Reflective Front tetile Metal reflective sheet Mineral-based absorber SECTION Soft Cells Magnetic Front tetile Metal perforated magnetic sheet 1
Handling 1. Use gloves when working with Soft Cells 2. Handle Soft Cells using cardboard covers 3. Arrange Soft Cells according to size 4. Place front against front and back against back 5. Store Soft Cells upright 6. Never place Soft Cells on the corners 7. Make sure to work on a clean and flat surface. 8. Read the installation guide prior to installation 9. Refer to the labels that are on all the Soft Cells 10. Do not unwrap Soft Cells before the site is clean 2
General guidelines Kvadrat Soft Cells are designed for wall and ceiling mounting. All fittings are installed into a groove on the back of the frame profile with a rhombus-shaped steel nut. The steel nut comes with a shape that makes it slide into position once placed in the groove and tightened. When untightened, easily adjust the position of the fitting and steel nut along the frame profile Please observe the different corner installations here below 1327 Hanging bracket set Soft Cells Substructure Eternal corner installation 1327 Hanging bracket set or 2108 Magnet fitting Soft Cells Substructure Internal corner installation 1 1327 Hanging bracket set or 2108 Magnet fitting Soft Cells Substructure Internal corner installation 2 3
Soft Cells fitting matri SC model Magnet Wire Hinge/ Push latch Hanging bracket Safety wire^ wall ceiling wall ceiling wall ceiling wall ceiling wall ceiling Broadline * Lowtone * Standard * Reflective * Magnetic * () * first top left and right side fiing point: hanging brackets to prevent panels from sliding. ^ safety wire is mandatory as supplement to other installation systems when Soft Cells are installed in ceilings or on walls 3 meters or more above floor level. Optional for wire hanging. 4
Magnet fitting - Magnet/hanging bracket fitting The magnet fitting is the standard way of installing Soft Cells onto walls and ceilings. On walls, magnet fittings are combined with two hanging brackets fittings to prevent the panels form sliding downwards. For ceiling installations, safety wires should always be used. They should also be applied for any situation where Soft Cells are installed 3m or more above floor level, measured from the highest point of the Soft Cells to the floor. Amount of magnets is defined according the lengths and width of the panel See drawing on net pages (magnet detail and magnet/hanging bracket detail). The correct number of magnets are as standard factory mounted to the frame in the groove on the back of the panel and can easily be removed or moved into correct position by gently releasing the magnet from the rhombus nut and sliding it along the groove. Magnets should be evenly distributed along the panel edge ecept when combined with hanging bracket. Please remove all top edge magnets when combining with hanging bracket fittings If installing on wall subsequently add one hanging bracket on each panel side (left and right) towards the top panels corners - see net page for details. Mount the steel plate on the wall or ceiling. Align to the dimensions of the magnets mounted on the Soft Cells, to ensure the largest possible area of contact. Adjust by gently pushing the side of the Soft Cells. 2108 Magnet fitting v3 Soft Cells main profile 1085 Steel plate * 1257 Magnet M5 24 1258 Rhombus steel nut M5 * Countersunk 90º M6 5
Hanging bracket fitting The hanging bracket fitting can also be used alone (without magnet fittings) Use four (4) hanging brackets for each panel Mount the frame part (1331) on the back of the soft cells frame. Hanging brackets should only be installed on two oposite panel sides (left and right). See drawing on net page (hanging bracket detail) Align and mount the substrate part (1330) on the substructure. Place panel min. 6mm higher than final installation height and let panel slide down for the bracket parts to connect properly. Frame part (1331) be adjusted on frame after installation if access from side is possible. 1327 Hanging bracket fitting set 1258 Rhombus nut 1332 Screw 1331 Hanging bracket frame part 1330 Hanging bracket subtrate part 6
Magnet fitting detail - Ceiling 7
Magnet/Hanging bracket fittings detail - Wall SIDE VIEW No magnet fittings on top edge 1237 Hanging bracket fitting 1202 Bracing BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW SECTION VIEW A-A 8
Hanging bracket fitting detail - Ceiling 39 82 Varies ma 450 ma 900 39 ma 6000 72 ma 900 ma 450 49 SIDE VIEW 1237 Hanging bracket set 1202 Bracing BACK VIEW 39 ma 900 39 ma 900 49 49 SIDE VIEW SECTION VIEW A-A 9
Hinge & push latch fitting The hinge fitting is used together with a push latch in situations, when regular access behind the Soft Cells is required. Amount of hinges equals the amount of push latches for each frame. All hinges are fastened on one side of the Soft Cells frame while the push latch is mounted to the substrate on the opposite panel side to click into the panel back groove. Adjust the slot position towards the substrate to align with the panel groove. The perpendicular sides are left without any fittings. Safety wires should only be placed on the push latch side of the Soft Cells panel. NB!: When used on walls as side hung hatches, an additional frame reinforcement accessory is needed (pre-installed). Please see separate page for details. 2104 Hinge & push latch fitting 1121 Soft Cells hinge 1219 Screw 1258 Rhombus steel nut M5 1233 Soft Cells Push latch 10
- Hinge & push latch fitting detail - Ceiling 38 Rotation direction of SC panel with hin ma 450 49 SIDE VIEW 38 Varies ma 450 72 1233 Push Latch 1121 Hinge ma 900 ma 6000 A Á 1202 Bracing ma 900 39 BACK VIEW ma 900 39 ma 900 SIDE VIEW 38 49 SECTION VIEW A-Á Rotation direction of SC panel with hinge/push latch Kvadrat Soft Cells A/S Klubiensvej 22 DK-2100 Copenhagen T +45 89 53 18 66 F +45 89 53 18 00 www.softcells.com Info@softcells.com This drawing is the property of Kvadrat Soft Cells A/S and may not be lent or copied in whole or in part without written permission from the owner. Diese Zeichnung gehört Kvadrat Soft Cells A/S und darf nicht ohne schriftliche Erlaubnis der Firma abgegeben, verliehen oder kopiert werden. 1233 Push Latch 11 Revision - Date - Reason for issue -
Hinge & push latch fitting unistrut It is possible to install the hinge fitting on a sub-structure of unistrut profiles. Use the slots for M6 on the plate and adjust the slots to align with the panel. 2104 Hinge & push latch fitting unistrut Unistrut (not delivered by SC) Unistrut nut M5/M6 (not delivered by SC) 1121 Soft Cells hinge DIN 7984 M5/M6 (not delivered by SC) 1219Screw 1258 Rhombus steel nut M5 Unistrut (not delivered by SC) Unistrut nut M5/M6 (not delivered by SC) 1233 Soft Cells Push latch DIN 7984 M5/M6 (not delivered by SC) 12
Wire fitting Wire fitting is used only for ceiling installations. Pull the wire to move the Soft Cells panel. Use the fiing screw to secure the wire fitting installation upwards. Push the collar (item 1119) to release the wire and move the Soft Cells downwards. Safety wires are optional and become redundant once the fiing screws are fastened. 2105 Wire fitting 1117 Ceiling mounting plate 1118 Ceiling mounting plate screw 1120 Reutlinger wire Ø 1.5mm Fiing screw 1119 Tensioner 1258 Rhombus steel nut M5 13
Wire detail ma 928 mm (first bracing when frame over 1000mm) ma 928 mm (first bracing when frame over 1000mm) 52 39 52 ma 450 min 110 mm SIDE VIEW Front Fabric 49 ma 6000 ma 900 ma 450 2105 Wire fitting 1202 Bracing Depending on the type of absorbent BACK VIEW 39 min 110 mm SIDE VIEW 49 min 110 mm 49 SECTION VIEW A-Á 14
Safety wire Safety wires are required for ceiling installations ecept when using a secured wire installation as above (optional). They should be applied for any other situation where Soft Cells are installed 3m or more above floor level, measured from the highest point of the Soft Cells to the floor. Safety wires are attached to the Soft Cells panel by fastnening the eyestrap to the groove on the back of the panel. Three safety wires per panel should be installed placed on three different panel edges forming the largest possible triangle. (See eample diagram below). In ceiling installation the safety wire system also serves as interim installation and can be used to temporarily release panels for servicing behind. Safety wire system (2109, 2110 and 2111) 1287 Ceiling hook 1284, 1285 and 1286 Safety wire w/carabiner hooks 400/1000/1600 mm 1283 Heagon socket screw 1282 Eye strap 1258 Rhombus steel nut Safety wire location - eamples 15