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Suspension Systems ICC-ESR-1308

SEISMIC Rx® Code Compliant SolutionRecycledContent: 30%

K e y S e l e c t i o n A t t r i b u t e s

Armstrong Seismic Rx Suspension System Saves Time and Money

IBC Category C:

• Easier to square the system by installing tight to adjacent walls

• Tighter, more secure installation

• Eliminate stabilizer bars

IBC Category D, E, F:

• Reduce material costs by using 7/8" molding

• Eliminate stabilizer bars

• Eliminate installation hassles from 2" wall molding

ICC-ES Recognizes the Armstrong Seismic Rx Suspension System as a Code Compliant Solution

The independent and expert evaluation and confirmation by ICC-ES provides the code official with proven evidence supporting the Armstrong Seismic Rx Suspension System as a code-compliant alternative design to current IBC requirements.

Please visit www.icc-es.org for a copy of the ESR report.

The performance of the Armstrong Seismic Rx Suspension System is based on a specific combination of components and method of installation. Other manufacturersw components and installation methods were not tested and are not covered in this evaluation. Substitution of other components puts the system at risk and is not allowed by this ESR report.

Components:

Select a component from each section (A, B and C). Design Design A. Suspension Systems Categories D, E and F Category C

PRELUDE® xL® 15/16" Exposed Tee System Heavy-duty Intermediate-dutyPRELUDE xL Fire Guard™ 15/16" Exposed Tee System Heavy-duty Intermediate-dutyPRELUDE xL 15/16" Environmental Tee System Heavy-duty Intermediate-dutySILHOUETTE® xL 1/4" Reveal 9/16" Bolt Slot System Heavy-duty Intermediate-dutySILHOUETTE XL 1/8" Reveal 9/16" Bolt Slot System Heavy-duty Intermediate-dutySUPRAFINE® xL 9/16" Exposed Tee System Heavy-duty Intermediate-dutySUPRAFINE xL Fire Guard 9/16" Exposed Tee System Heavy-duty Intermediate-dutyINTERLUDE® xL 9/16" Dimensional Tee System Heavy-duty Intermediate-dutyAL PRELUDE PLUS xL 15/16" Environmental Tee System Intermediate-dutySONATA™ 9/16" Dimensional Tee System Intermediate-dutySS PRELUDE PLUS xL 15/16" Environmental Tee System Intermediate-duty

All Design Categories:

B. Components: 1. Angle molding: hemmed with

prefinished exposed flanges

2a. Shadow molding: hemmed with prefinished exposed flanges

2b. Shadow Molding (Compatible with BERC and BERC 2)

C. Accessories: BERC BERC2, AL BERC2 3. Beam End Retaining Clip

joins main beam or cross tee to wall molding and web of grid with no visible pop rivets

(A) (B) Item # Length Flange Height

7800 144" 7/8" 7/8" 7802 120" 7/8" 7/8" 7803 144" 7/8" 7/8" 7809 144" 15/16" 15/16" HD7801 120" 7/8" 7/8" 780036 144" 7/8" 7/8"

B

A

7804PRO1/3/98

7804PER

6/17/98

BERC BERC2 AL BERC2

(A) (B) (C) Item # Length Flange Height Reveal

7823 120" 2" 1-1/4" 3/4" B B

CAA

C

shadow molding �ex moldingNote: Shadow molding can be rotated to be used with either flange

7877 120" 15/16" 15/16" 1/4" 7878 120" 15/16" 15/16" 3/8" 7897 120" 15/16" 15/16" 1/2"

3/8"7/8"

Angle Molding

Prelude Grid

ArmstrongAL BERC2

NOTE: It is REQUIRED to attach a screw through the ALBERC2 into the wall molding as shown.

7/8"3/8"

7/8"

Tight screw

TechLineSM / 1 877 ARmSTRONG 1 877 276 7876

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Suspension Systems ICC-ESR-1308SEISMIC Rx® Code Compliant Solution

Category D, E, FAttached Wall

To download CAD drawing details go to armstrong.com/seismicNOTE: For complete seismic installation requirements contact TechLine

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

X X

X X

X X

X X

Attached Wall

Una

ttac

hed

Wal

l

Unattached Wall

2' o.c.

B B B

B or P B or P B or P

7/8"

8" Max.

Pop Rivet

8" Max.

7/8" 3/4"

BERC2 with Angle Molding OR Pop Rivets with Angle Molding

Category C

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

3/8" Clearance Wall

Tight Wall

Tigh

t W

all

2' o.c.

Cross Tee

Cross Tee

Main Beam

Main Beam

B B B

B B B

7/8"

Tight screw

3/8"7/8"

Tight Wall

Clearance Wall

Tight Wall

Clearance Wall

Unattached Wall

BERC2 with Seismic Shadow Molding

BERC2 with Angle MoldingBERC2 with Seismic Shadow Molding

X Hanger WireB BERC or BERC2 ClipP Pop Rivets

X Hanger WireB BERC or BERC2 Clip

BERC2

BERC2

BERC

BERC

BERC2

Angle Molding7878

Tight Screw

8" Max.

7/8"

BERC2

ShadowMolding

7877

Silhouette Main Beam

Screw recommendedbut optional

8" Max.

7/8"

Screw optional