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Apprentice to Journeyman Installer

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This page explains the steps to take for installing a fusion slatwall system. Prior to beginning, ensure you have followed all steps to prepare for the installation.

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Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes

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Skill-Requirements
Skill-Requirements
Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor, Floor-Based, Wall Bed

Installer Level Required: Apprentice Installer

Products Required: TFL Material, Accessories, Special Order

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Tools-&-Hardware
Tools-&-Hardware
Tools Required

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Tape Measure

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Drill Driver/Impact Drill

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Miter Saw

2' Level

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1/2” Drill Bit

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Pencil

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3/16” Drill Bit
(Optional)

Hardware Required

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3/4” Self-Tapping Screw
(TAG: 300.5402)

Toggles & Bolts

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2” Screw with Plastic Cap
(TAG: 300.5401)

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Mounting Tape

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Installation-Steps
Installation-Steps
Installation Steps

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must beworn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance.

  1. Locate all parts based on the elevations and BOM. Ensure you have tracks, boards and trim.

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  • Trim may be aluminum and silver or white in color, or plastic and black or white in color.

  1. Understand where on the wall the system will go.

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  • Use the elevation indicators and measurements as a guide.

  • Locate studs and make marks for track securement points.

  1. Using a 3/16” bit, pre-drill holes in the track pieces in alignment with stud locations.

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  • Ensure you capture all metal chips from drilling in a trash bin. Do not allow these shavings to fall to the floor.

  1. Using the self-tapping screws, attach the first piece of the track to the wall and ensure it is level.

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  • Start with the bottom piece.

  • If there are no studs within 3” of the end of the track piece, you will need to use a toggle and bolt at the end of the track.

If the design indicates a piece of ¼” board at the bottom below the bottom track, the “J” channel must be mounted at the bottom below the ¼” board. The bottom track’s groove is to then be placed along the top of the ¼” board. Continue the process from Step 4 onward.

  1. Insert the board material.

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  • Ensure it is fitting firmly in the track.

If you are having a hard time inserting the board, loosen the screws until it fits into the track and retighten the screws.

  1. Repeat step 4 by placing the next track piece on top of the already installed piece. There is a groove in the track for them to fit together.

  2. Repeat Step 5 and continue until all track and board pieces are secure on the wall.

  3. Install end caps or trim pieces using mounting tape.

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  • From the bottom to the top, the channel needs to cover the whole side on both sides of the system.

  • Alternatively, 3/4” self-tapping screws may be used to secure end caps and trim pieces.

    • Pre-Drill the trim to line up with the center of the rib on the track wall.

    • Do not drill any screws in the end of the ribs.

    • Secure using ¾” self-tapping.

    • There should be at least 1 screw in each track wall.

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If the trim pieces are not cut for you, you will need to cut the “L” channel to the height of the fusion wall using a miter saw.

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Related-Training-Materials
Related-Training-Materials
Related Training Materials

Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix

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Final-Steps-&-Delivery
Final-Steps-&-Delivery
Final Steps & Delivery

  1. Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.

  2. If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.

  3. If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.

  4. If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and deliveringthe final product.

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Certification-Steps
Certification-Steps

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Certification Steps:

  • The track was installed with the grooves for accessories on the bottom.

  • Trim has been installed.

  • Screw caps have been used.

  • If Applicable: accessories have been set on the track and locked into place with accessory cover caps.

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Tips
Tips
Tips from the Field
Tips submitted by fellow installers and leaders in the field. These optional tips are intended to make this install process simpler.

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  • Use a few short nails in the top of the boards to keep them in place. These nails will be hidden by the bottom of the next track installed on top of the panel.

Click here to submit your own tip from the field.

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Terms
Terms
Terms & Definitions

BOM

Bill of Materials; the parts list

Elevation

The CAD Design Plan created by the Design Consultant with the client.

Rib

The square opening on the side of the track piece

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BOM
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BOM Codes
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance when confirming details on the BOM. This list includes all individual parts typically associated with this process.

FSA

Fusion Accessory

FSC

Fusion End Cap

FSE

Fusion Edge

FSJ

Fusion J Channel

FSP

Fusion Panel

FST

Fusion Track

The codes in the table above are directly from the Corporate CAD database and may not reflect all codes included in the Supported Franchise Database or Independent Franchise Databases.

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