SKYLUX Climax 36178, Installation Instructions Manual

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Nearly all silicone products affect 

the polymethyl methacrylate or poly-

carbonate sheets. Purchase silicone 

types that are safe for polymethyl 

methacrylate or polycarbonate pro-

ducts (guarantee certificate).

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The fumes from this putty may 

never evaporate in the slots of the 

sheet. The ventilation openings as well 

as the sides of the end profiles may 

not be closed off. The silicone should 

always be allowed to release fumes 

freely.

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Some seals contain softening agents 

(as used in certain types of rubber, 

PVC, polyurethane, etc.) that may 

cause small cracks. Use only approved 

seals.

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Do not use black or dark-coloured 

seals to prevent heat accumulation.

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A lead slab may be placed on the 

seals but may not rest against the 

sheets.

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Some paints, varnishes and wood 

protectors affect the polymethyl 

methacrylate or polycarbonate sheets. 

Never use lubricants to put the seals 

into the profiles.

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Never spray insecticide directly on 

to the sheets. Synthetic sheets can be 

damaged by these products.

2. SILICONE, SEALS AND

WOOD PROTECTORS

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Observe the safety instructions 

that apply to work on roofs.

Polycarbonate sheets: Very 

IMPORTANT! The side which is 

protected against UV radiation 

must always be installed facing 

the exterior or the sky. The “sun 

side” is indicated on the protec-

tion film.

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The plastic tape or the provisional 

aluminium tape will only ensure the 

sheets are free from dust while being 

shipped. These should be removed! 

Adjusted aluminium tape or end pro-

files must be used.

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The load-bearing structure must 

be strong and stable. (See the regu-

lations that apply to the timber and 

metal construction industry.) Cross 

supports may be required depending 

on the type of sheet used. Only spe-

cific maximum lengths may be used 

without a cross support for each 

type of sheet taking into account 

the loads of 500 N/m

2

 or 750 N/

m

2

, respectively (see the technical 

plastic sheets information sheet).

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Pergotop/Pergotop-soft sandwich 

panels are only adapted in combina-

tion with Skylux screwable clips.

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Heat accumulation: the top side 

of the load-bearing structure that is 

turned towards the sheets must be 

WHITE reflective.

4. INSTALLATION

Synthetic sheets can expand or shrink 

when there are temperature fluctua-

tions. The following tips should be 

taken into account:

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Ensure there is 5 mm clearance 

lengthwise for each sheet meter and 

ensure there is 10 mm clearance 

(5 mm on each side) widthwise, for 

example, a 3000 mm sheet must 

have a clearance lengthwise of 1.5 cm.

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Never block the sheet lengthwise 

or widthwise. Always ensure sufficient 

clearance

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Never stick the sheet using silicone 

(even when it does not damage syn-

thetic materials). It would prevent the 

expansion and shrinkage of the sheets.

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The sheet is blocked at the bot-

tom end to prevent it from sliding. The 

clearance must, therefore, be pro-

vided at the top.

1. CLEARANCE

5 mm 5 mm

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Apply white dispersion paint (diluted 

in water or paint without solvents) or use 

preferably aluminium tape. Attention: 

Let the paint dry after painting the 

load-bearing structure! Continue with 

the installation of the sheets after the 

paint has dried. The synthetic sheets may 

NEVER  be installed directly on to tim-

ber structures.

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Do not place roof tiles directly on 

the sheets! Leave a space of at least 

10 mm between the sheets and the 

roof covering.

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Use a special weather stripping (seal 

C6) for sealing the opening between 

the plate and the gutter beam. Do not 

seal using sealant or fill with PU foam.

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We formally recommend not add-

ing a ceiling under the acrylic sheets 

(PMMA). Any used sun blinds or 

other finish under the sheets should 

be at least 120 mm from the roofing 

sheet. These may not have insulation 

properties and should have a reflect-

ing colour. The polycarbonate sheets 

(PC) do not require any specific pre-

cautions.

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WIDTH DISTRIBUTION 

OF THE SHEETS

:

RECOMMENDED: standard 

sheet width with an adapter for the 2 

outer sheets. This is especially impor-

tant for the S5P heat-stop sheet.

NOT RECOMMENDED:

in equal sections with sized sheet 

widths. Take the standard sheet width 

into account. We formally advise 

against sizing multiple-layer sheets.

The closed off sides are 

one of the factors that 

determine the sheet 

strength!

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Follow the installation instructions 

provided by the glass manufacturer 

when including the installation of 

glass!

5. GLASS

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Clean the sheets annually using 

lukewarm rainwater. Dissolve a little 

household soap (neutral) in the water 

if required (no detergent!!). Never use 

solvents or abrasive products.

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Do not rub dry (may cause 

scratches).

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Simply rinse.

3. MAINTENANCE

Space for expansion

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Clean the surfaces/profiles min. 

1 a year with cold water and a mild 

soap. Rinse well with plenty of 

water.

Never use solvents or abrasives! 

A good cleaning is necessary to 

avoid the profiles from growing dull 

and dirty by the UV light!

General tips and maintenance instructons

The qualitative and technological level of the multiple layer plastic sheet is high. We provide a few important tips for problem-free 

installation. Please pay special attention to the following: Space for expansion/silicone and wooden protection/seals.