20067 TRIBIANO, Milan

Phone +39 02 906951 - Fax +39 02 90634238

METECNO INDUSTRIE S.p.A.
Phone +39 02 906951 - Fax +39 02 90634238
www.metecno.com - info@metecno.it
WALL-PANELS
POLYURETHANE OR ROCK WOOL
SELF-SUPPORTING INSULATING
METAL PANEL
TECHNI CAL HANDBOOK

ENG
VERTICAL ASSEMBLING
WALL-PANELS
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
This document has been drawn up to help you in using the following
panels.
time to carefully read the present manual to refresh your technical
and operative knowledge.
This manual is divided into several sections, which are identified by
a number. Each section is subdivided into numbered chapters.
METECNO GROUP sales conditions apply to all aspects that are not covered by
the present technical manual.
For any information or suggestion, please send your mail to:
Before using the products, we suggest to take some of your
MONOWALL
SUPERWALL
SUPERWALL (ML)
SUPERWALL (HF)
HIPERTEC WALL
HIPERTEC WAND SOUND
ROCKSTEEL WALL
H-WALL 8P / 8M / 10P / 10M
FRIMET TP-SM
FIREMET WALL
(vertical assembling)
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1. GENERALS
1.1 COMPOSITION AND USE
All the wall panels from Metecno are composite panels, formed by two metal sheets linked by a layer of insulating material,
which can be manufactured upon request:
with polyurethane foam with mineralwool
The shape of the panels longitudinal joint is such as to hide the fastening screw, making the
panel more pleasant and elegant looking. In addition to the economic benefits for the structure costs, this solution is an
innovative architectural alternative.
1.2 STANDARD SIZE
Panels are manufactured in 1000 mm wide modules (except the FRIMET TP-SM is 1130mm) ; their length depends
on the specific design requirements and the feasibility of the manufacturing factory. Please request for that.
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Monowall
Superwall
Superwall ML
H-Wall 8P
H-Wall 10P
Hipertec Wall
Rocksteel Wall
Superwall HF
H-Wall 8M
H-Wall 10M
HIDDEN FIXING
Only for panel type: Superwall ML / HF ; H-Wall 8P / 8M
1000
Gasket
(polyurethane version only)
Monowall A-B
250 250 250 250
S
62,5 62,5
with combined insulation
FIREMET Wall
S
62,5
Monowall B-B
1000
Gasket
(polyurethane version only)
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H-Wall 8P / 8M
HIPERTEC WALL / HIPERTEC WALL SOUND / ROCKSTEEL WALL / FIREMET WALL
S
62,5
1000
62,5 62,5 62,5
s
125
62,5
1000
20
Gasket
(polyurethane version only)
H-Wall 10P / 10M
s
1000
100
62,5
18
1000
S
Gasket
(polyurethane version only)
25
62,5
SUPERWALL ML / HF
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1.3 REACTION AND RESISTANCE TO FIRE
Contact METECNO for detailed information.
1.4 FASTENERS
When panels are laid vertically, they require the following type of fastening.
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p a n e l t y p e t h i c k n e s s t h i c k n e s s s t e e l c o n s t r u c t i o n w o o d e n c o n s t r u c t i o n
p a n e l a t t h e p o i n t > 1 , 5 m m > 5 0 m m
w e r e t h e s c r e w s c r e w w i t h s c r e w w i t h
i s l o c a t e d f i n e t h r e a d c o a r s e t h r e a d
[ m m ] [ m m ] [ m m ] [ m m ]
M o n o w a l l A - B 2 5 2 0 4 5 8 5
3 0 2 5 5 0 9 0
3 5 3 0 4 5 9 5
4 0 3 5 6 0 1 0 0
5 0 4 5 7 0 1 1 0
6 0 5 5 8 0 1 2 0
8 0 7 5 1 0 0 1 4 0
1 0 0 9 5 1 2 0 1 6 0
1 2 0 1 1 5 1 4 0 1 8 0
1 4 0 1 3 5 1 6 0 2 0 0
1 5 0 1 4 5 1 7 0 2 1 0
M o n o w a l l B - B 2 5 2 5 5 0 9 0
F i r e m e t W a l l 3 0 3 0 5 5 9 5
H i p e r t e c W a l l 3 5 3 5 5 0 1 0 0
4 0 4 0 6 5 1 0 5
5 0 5 0 7 5 1 1 5
6 0 6 0 8 5 1 2 5
8 0 8 0 1 0 5 1 4 5
1 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 5 1 6 5
1 2 0 1 2 0 1 4 5 1 8 5
1 4 0 1 4 0 1 6 5 2 0 5
1 5 0 1 5 0 1 7 5 2 1 5
S u p e r w a l l 6 0 6 0 8 0 1 2 0
8 0 8 0 1 0 0 1 4 0
1 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 6 0
1 2 0 1 2 0 1 4 0 1 8 0
H - W a l l 8 5 0 / 7 0 5 0 7 0 1 1 0
8 0 / 1 0 0 8 0 1 0 0 1 4 0
p a n e l t y p e t h i c k n e s s t h i c k n e s s s t e e l c o n s t r u c t i o n w o o d e n c o n s t r u c t i o n
p a n e l a t t h e p o i n t > 1 , 5 m m > 5 0 m m
w e r e t h e s c r e w s c r e w w i t h s c r e w w i t h
i s l o c a t e d f i n e t h r e a d c o a r s e t h r e a d
[ m m ] [ m m ] [ m m ] [ m m ]
S u p e r w a l l 6 0 4 6 6 0 1 0 5
8 0 6 6 8 0 1 2 5
1 0 0 8 6 1 0 0 1 4 5
1 2 0 1 0 6 1 2 0 1 6 5
H - W a l l 8 5 0 / 7 0 4 0 6 0 1 0 0
8 0 / 1 0 0 7 0 9 0 1 3 0
w a s h e r w i t h d i a m e t e r o f 1 6 o r 1 9 m m
* r e c o m m e n d e d m i n i m a l l e n g t h o f t h e s c r e w
T h e a d v e r t i s e d l e n g t h o f t h e s c r e w d e p e n d s o n t h e s t e e l t h i c k n e s s o f
t h e s u p p o r t c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d d i f f e r e n s e b e t w e e n t h e v a r i o s s c r e w s u p p l i e r s
I f y o u u s e s e l f d r i l l i n g s c r e w s , p l e a s e c o n t a c t u s b e f o r e .
l e n g t h o f t h e s c r e w *
h i d d e n f i x i n g
l e n g t h o f t h e s c r e w *
v i s i b l e F i x i n g
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WARNING !
Carefully follow these
handling and storage instructions
Sling the package by using a rocker arm and min. 200 mm-wide nylon
belts. Insert min. 200 mm-wide wooden boards between the package
and the belts. The wooden boards will have to be approximately 2 cm
longer than the package width.
Do not store more than three packages one on top of another, and place
spacers or boards between them.
Place the package on a flat and rigid surface, and position 50 mm-thick
and 200 mm- wide polystyrene spacers or wooden boards at max. 1 m
intervals. Panels will have to be stored slightly sloping in order to help
possible condensation flow and to prevent backwater.
Store packages under cover; if this is impossible, protect them with
rainproof membranes. Make sure that the goods are appropriately
aerated. Any protective film should be not exposed to direct sunbeams
and, in any case, should be removed within 45 days after the date when
the panels are prepared.
Slight slope
- m
in. 5%
3
2
1
1
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L
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L
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in
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S l i ght sl ope - mi n. 5%
1 m 1 m 1 m
Remove
protection
Do
not expose
to
sunbeam
s
- Keep
under cover
NOTE: The extendable polyethylene forming the external wrap
of this package is not suitable for a long exposition outdoor,
since sunbeams change its properties.
When panels have to be moved one by one due to
building yard needs, they should be always carried
as shown in the illustration.
2.3 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Package handling and storage is a very delicate phase, in which panels can get damaged. For this reason, a label with the
following instructions is applied to each package:
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3. ASSEMBLY TOOLS
PORTABLE DRILLING MACHINE
Portable drilling machine
with max. 8-mm diameter spindle
and relevant helical drills.
ELECTRIC SCREW-DRIVER
Reversible electric screw-driver
with relevant bushes.
HACK SAWING MACHINE
RIVETING MACHINE
Riveting machine for 2.5-5 mm diameter
rivets and relevant rivets.
VACUUMCLEANER RELEASE PINCERS
PLIERS HAND LEVER SHEARS (right and left)
SCRAPER OR SPATULE PLUMB LINE SPIRIT LEVEL
SLEDGE HAMMER
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4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 PRELIMINARIES
a) Check that the storage has been carried out according to the directions in chapter 2.
b) Check that the panel support structures are level.
c) Position the packages of panels near the points of use.
d) Prepare a fixed or cradle scaffold, according to the working height, 30/40 cm far from the external edge of the main
columns and comply with the rules on safety in the workplace.
e) Control that all workers are equipped with individual safety equipment according to current regulations.
f) Prepare all the power supply lines for tools according to current regulations.
g) Prepare the panel lifting vehicles.
4.2 PREPARING PANELS
4.2.1 Before the assembly, the polyethylene protecting film must be taken away from the entire panel. Thoroughly check that no
traces of residual glue of the protecting film are left on the surface. In such case, remove them using a detergent in a water-
based solution.
4.2.2 If the panel surface shows clear damages on the sheet, set the panel aside and use it when undersizes are required.
4.3 WALL WITH VERTICAL PANELS IN GENERAL
4.3.1 The base-connection must be perfectly stationed horizontally. Attachment with rivets at the sub-construction before
positioning the panels (s. Fig. 5). After the deposition of the panels, the base -connection will be fastened, thus the
panels connected with the sub-construction.
Figure 5
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gasket
4.3.3 Place the panel on a basis with a plumpline, examine
whether it is exactly vertical, afterwards block it with
pliers. (fig. 6)
Fig. 6
4.3.4 Go on with the installation of the screws. Please see
Fig. 7
4.3.5 It is of advantage, to insert a seal between the
basis-connection and the panel, in order to prevent the
air-penetration. It should not touch under no
Fig. 8
plumpline
current of wall
current of wall
basis-connection
direction of assembly
seal
pliers to release
pliers to release
panel
current of wall
current of wall
basis-connection
direction of assembly
seal
panel
screw connection
screw connection
Viti di fissaggio
sheet metal basement
angle steel
screw
seal
panel
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illustration point 1.6.2 (fig. 7)
pliers to release
circumstances the ground with the metal sheet.
(fig. 8)
support profil
as gage
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(remove after
mounting)
gasket
4.3.6 Remove the pliers to release and check again with the plumpline the vertical position of the panel.
4.3.7 When the panels are protected with a self-sticking transparent film, it is important
to remove this from the panel for assembly.
4.3.8 Before assembling the second panel, control that the
joints are clean and free from eventual resiudes of
foam. For a correct and easy assembly, the second
panel must be approached to that one already fixed
and with a light inclination it must be pushed
to contact, in such way its possible to obtain
a perfect joint. (fig. 9)
Verify the perfect realization of the joint, control the
external sheet of the contiguous panel,
so that the external surfaces of the panels next to each
Fig. 9
4.3.9 Splices of head on facade walls
4.3.10 When the front of a building is higher than the maximum length of the panel (fig. 10), it must be proceeded
with horizontal jointing of panels. The total height of the front will be subdivided in a number of bands of
panels (fig. 11 and 12) that complete the total surface to be covered.
Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12
current of wall
current of wall
basis-connection
direction of assembly
seal
panel
basement
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basement
1. wrap panels
2. wrap panels
basement
2. wrap panels
3. wrap panels
1. wrap panels
other are in contact. It is important to control every 3 or 4
panels concerning their vertical direction.
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Herewith to show you some joint-details (fig. 13 e 14).
Fig. 13 Fig. 14
4.5. Fastening and screw connection for the different panel types
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4.5.1 Type Monowall
gasket
gasket
insulation
insulation
It is important for the fixing of the panels to use stainless steel screws with washers. You can use self-cutting screws or
self-drilling screws. For a constructive-fixing of the panels use 2 screws at the end-support resp. middle-support. A fixing
of the longitudinal-joint is not necessary.
1 middle-fixing
2 screws in the joint
direction of the weather
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gasket 20/10
support profile as gage
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4.5.2 Type Superwall ML / HF
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Fixing with a screw in the joint
Fixing with a screw and a load distribution plate in the joint
Superwall panels should be mounted against the direction of the wind. The panels can be fixed both, visibly and
hidden. The number of screws is dependent on the statical calculation, especially taking into account the wind loads
on the surface and the corners of the building. It is important for the fixing of the panels to use stainless steel screws.
You can use self-cutting screws or self-drilling screws. Some cases of higher wind loads can make it necessary to fix
with a additional steel plate.
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4.5.3 Type H-Wall 8P / 8M
1 Fixing with a screw in the joint
1a Fixing with a screw and a
load distribution plate in the joint
2 Visible fixing in the valley
(if necessary)
direction of weather
support profile as gage
gasket 20/10
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The mounting of the H Wall 8 panels is against the direction of the weather. The panels can be fixed both, visibly and
hidden. The number of screws is dependent on the statical calculation, especially taking into account the wind loads
on the surface and the corners of the building. It is important for the fixing of the panels to use stainless steel screws.
You can use self-cutting screws or self-drilling screws. Some cases of higher wind loads can make it necessary to fix
with a additional steel plate.
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4.5.3 Type H-Wall 10P / 10M
The mounting of the H Wall 10 panels has to be against the weather direction. The fixing of the panels is only possible
in a visible version. The number of screws is dependent on the statical calculation, especially taking into account the
wind loads on the surface and the corners of the building. It is important for the fixing of the panels to use stainless
steel screws with washers. You can use self-cutting screws or self-drilling screws.
1 Fixing with a screw in the joint
1a Fixing with a screw and a
load distribution plate in the joint
2 Visible fixing in the valley
(if necessary)
direction of weather
support profile as gage
gasket 20/10
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direction of mounting
direction of weather
1 Screw on the left and right
side from the joint.
2 Fixing in the middle
Fig. 16
5. USEFUL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE VERTICAL ASSEMBLY
For Metecno wall panels

posed in vertical position its necessary to follow these suggestions:

The panels must be raised very carefully avoiding
to damage the surface. The raising can be
executed simply by hand or with
the aid of one rope, like evidenced in
fig.15 and the 16.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
14
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m
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(A better alternative is using a crane)
2 screws (type M10)
An easy support-solution to lift the panels by crane for
the vertical assembling is to use a U-profile fixed on
the end of the panel.
When the panels must be lifted up to a height where you can not work from the ground, you are adviced to use special
tools to lift the panels up, as shown on the sketch (fig17 and 18), or simply use a mobile or stationary crane.
Fig.17
Fig. 18
cable of raising
flowing stirrup
with detention
detention
carrying stirrup
guide rope
SUPERWALL
Adhesive tape
Cutting line marked with a felt-tip pen Panel cut made with a hack sawing machine
Hole
6. CUTTING PANELS
6.1 If panels need to be cut to make openings or passages, proceed as follows:
Protect the surface to be cut with adhesive tape.
Draw the cut to be made on the tape using a felt-tip pen.
for cutting use a hack sawing machine or a hand-held circular saw
Clean the surface from the shavings formed during the cutting, because they can cause corrosion over time.
Remove the adhesive tape.
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6.2 Cutting at the building site
the use of a parting of grinder is not permitted
CORRECT
NEVER !
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7. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
Some construction details relevant to the individual points of a wall formed by Metecno wall

panels are enclosed to the

present document.
NO. 12 DRAWINGS
(annexed to the present manual)
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9. PANEL MAINTENANCE
9.1 For the good panel maintenance, two phases must be distinguished:
First phase: regards the time necessary to assemble the panels.
Second phase: regards the use of the building, to which the panels have been assembled.
In the first phase, in order to maintain panels undamaged, you should take care of what follows:
the handling during the unloading operations from vehicles must be carried out with suitable means and appropriate
protections, in order to prevent panels from being indented or scratched.
the handling during the removal of the protective film and the distribution near the works. In this stage, we always
suggest that the panel and sections are controlled to remove any excess of the insulating material for the benefit of the
perfect execution of the panel coupling joint.
the lifting operations near walls, to be carried out with suitable means and safety systems for the staff.
the assembly stages, taking particular care to the fastening operations, immediately removing all the shavings caused
by drilling from the panel surface. In order to insert screws and avoid indentations to the panel, use screwdrivers that
are equipped with a depth limiting device.
when, during the distribution of panels, stains or deformations (indentations) that cannot be easily fixed are found,
avoid to assemble such panels and set them aside for use as undersize elements, where possible.
9.2 If the above-mentioned recommendations are truly complied with, they guarantee the product integrity and avoid the
annoying building yard objections that very often translate into unpleasant financial costs. The second stage regards the
panel maintenance, which is the final users task, in order for the panels of his building to maintain their original look and
have the building look pleasant.
9.3 The consequences of a slow degradation of the pre-painted external sides are mostly originated from the contact with
aggressive substances contained in corrosive air and gaseous emissions from surrounding activities. Therefore, periodical
inspections to the panels should be planned in order to find possible corrosion; if it is found, action should be taken
immediately, starting protective cycles to stop the process. In the long run, smog deposits on painted surfaces and may
create a dirt film, and the walls will have to be cleaned with water jets.
9.4 The existing seals will have to be controlled, verifying that they are still airtight and waterproof, which otherwise may
cause deterioration. All the fastenings will have to be controlled to verify that they are still in good conditions. Any
scratches of the paint that may have been caused accidentally will have to be protected by retouching: cleaning and
painting. In case of large size dents caused by impacts, the panel will have to be replaced.
9.5 DISPOSAL
In case of yard working wastes and/or dismissal, the panel disposal shall only be entrusted with authorized
companies and carried out in compliance with the current laws in each country.
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10. SAFETY INFORMATION
Each user and/or worker must be aware of all the problems connected with the assembly of these panels, and should
prepare a SAFETY PLAN in order to prevent dangerous situations.
THEREFORE, WE REMIND YOU TO STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS ON SAFETY IN WORKPLACES,
BUILDING YARDS AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY.
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METECNO S.p.A.
Via Per Cassino, 19
20067 TRIBIANO, Milan
Phone +39 02 906951 - Fax +39 02 90634238
www.metecno.com
METECNO INDUSTRIE S.p.A.
Via Per Cassino, 19
20067 TRIBIANO, Milan
Phone +39 02 906951 - Fax +39 02 90634238
www.metecno.com - info@metecno.it
IMPORTANT
The information contained in this manual has
been prepared in connection with our
customers needs. It has been processed
based on our know-how at the time of
publishing and, therefore, it is subject to
changes without any prior notice.
For the same reason, this is not a full guide
to installation, use and maintenance of
METECNO products. In case of doubt or
difficulty, the user must seek for METECNOs
advice before proceeding.
METECNO does not accept any responsibility
for damages to individuals or properties,
caused by faults in assembly or installation,
by improper use and wrong maintenance of
Superwall ML

sandwich panels.
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