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Warnings
Installers: installation should be performed by trained technicians with sufficient knowledge of and experience in
the installation of barrel vaults.
Fixing materials: use suitable fixing material depending on the surface and the load. If in doubt, contact the screw
supplier or a specialised engineering firm. We supply fixing material that is suitable for most metal or wooden
surfaces, but this needs to be checked before starting the installation. Skylux is not responsible for the fixing
materials used.
Compatibility: only use polycarbonate-friendly materials. Avoid using silicone, polyurethane foam, detergents,
paints, varnishes, timber protectants, lubricants, insecticides, etc. A lead sheet may not come into contact with the
multi-layered sheets.
Covering: only cover the barrel vault (e.g. heat-deflecting effect) with canvas that does not contain softening
agents. It is not recommended to cover acrylic or polycarbonate with a coating or paint. In this case our guarantee
will no longer apply. It is in your interest that the manufacturer of the coating or paint provides guarantees on
compatibility with acrylic and polycarbonate.
Dust: in the event that there are still certain works to be carried out that entail the release of dust particles (such
as grinding, drilling, plaster work, etc.), then the opening under the barrel vault must be hermetically sealed, for
example with a PVC film. The dust can accumulate on, in, or between the plastic sheets. The grooves of the multi-
layered sheets are taped shut. When sawing multi-layered sheets at the project site, all grooves must be carefully
blown out and taped shut with suitable tape. Before assembly, double check that the grooves are properly taped
and correct as necessary. Ensure that the tape has not been damaged during assembly. There is no warranty for
dust inclusion.
UV side and scratches: always mount the multi-layered sheets with the UV protective side facing up. This ‘sunny
side’ is indicated on the protective film. Only remove the protective film just before installation to avoid scratches.
Point load: avoid point load on multi-layered sheets as this can cause permanent imprints. Never lean or walk on
the multi-layered sheets.
Snow accumulation: do not mount barrel vaults in places where snow can slide from a higher structure and end up
on the barrel vault.
Original parts: only use original parts and install them according to the assembly instructions.
Skylux reserves the right to modify this product or these instructions without prior notice. Changes to the
assembly instructions or to the product carry no right to compensation or exchange of parts. The most recent
version of these instructions can be consulted at any time at www.skylux.be.
Safety during assembly
Observe the necessary and required safety precautions, such as safety nets in the roof opening(s), fall protection,
protection of the roof edge, safety shoes, protective glasses, gloves, hard hat, etc.
Physical properties multi-layered sheets
Expansion and settlement sounds: acrylic and polycarbonate sheets are plastic sheets and will expand and
contract as the temperature rises and falls. The profile system allows for this. Expansion or contraction can cause
settlement noises.
Condensation: acrylic and polycarbonate sheets are barely permeable to moisture. This means that condensation
can form in the grooves. This usually happens at the start because large amounts of building moisture are
evaporating at that time. This is a physical phenomenon which will disappear after a while. This condensation does
not influence the characteristics of the plastic sheets or the guarantee.
Reflection: acrylic and polycarbonate sheets can, in some cases, depending on orientation and slope, reflect the
sunlight to the inside or outside.
