Hi Tech Series Roof System Seaming Guide
Hi Tech Series Roof System Seaming Guide
Hi Tech Series Roof System Seaming Guide
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
The seaming guide is provided by Rigid Global Buildings, Rigid Global Buildings does not guarantee and is not liable
LLC to you the customers and erectors as the recommended for the quality of erection. Rigid Global Buildings is not
procedures for the correct seaming of the Rigid Global responsible for building defects that may be attributed to
Buildings’ Hi-Tech Standing Seam Roof System. improper erection or the negligence of other parties.
This guide is intended to be used with the Rigid Global The following seamer equipment depicted in this manual
Buildings’ Hi-Tech Standing Seam Roof System Installation is for seamers manufactured, provided and serviced by an
Guide and the project’s erection drawings. approved supplier and are the only seamers approved to
be used on Rigid Global Buildings’ Hi-Tech standing seam
The erection drawings govern the specific seam projects.
requirements. In case of conflict between this installation
guide and the erection drawings, the erection drawings will Clarification concerning the Rigid Global Buildings roof
have precedence. installation and seaming should be directed to the Rigid
Global Buildings Customer Service Manager. Contact the
The customer is responsible for proper seaming of the Rigid Global Buildings Office:
roof in accordance with the erection drawings and this
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1.0 INTRODUCTION (Cont’d.)
1.5 Temporary Seaming
On roofs requiring TripleLok and QuadLok seams, it may Since temporary seaming is a practical approach, it would
not always be practical or feasible to motor seam the roof be advisable to buy several hand seamers to keep for use
panels until after the roof installation is completed. Motor on a job by job basis. There will be a hand seamer sent with
seamed roof panels are difficult to reposition or replace and each motorized seamer order, how ever its arrival to the
seaming machines may not always be available during the jobsite is usually too late in the sheeting process to insure
entire roof installation period. against any sudden weather changes or safety issues...
In such cases, it may be desirable to temporarily RollLok Important: Any temporary RollLok seaming must be ap-
seam the roof panels at the panel ends, clips and end laps proved by the project’s designer.
with the manual seaming tool, then later complete the seam-
ing with the motor seaming machine.
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2.0 SEAMING EQUIPMENT
2.1 Specialized Seaming Tools
The seaming of the Rigid Global Buildings roof panels re- Caution: The use of other or unapproved seaming equip-
quire special seaming tools which are available only through ment may result in faulty and/or damaged seams and will
the Rigid Global Buildings or the approved seamer supplier. invalidate the roof system’s material and performance
warranties.
2.2 Seaming Tool Source
The seaming tools are provided by Rigid Global Buildings Contact the approved seamer company’s Customer Service
in accordance to the terms and conditions of the Rigid Department to arrange the scheduling, delivery and return
Global Buildings’ Hi-Tech Roof System seamer rental or of the seaming tools.
purchase contract.
To
ol
Kit Man
ual
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2.0 SEAMING EQUIPMENT (Cont’d.)
2.4 Receiving and Shipping
Upon receipt of the seaming kit, and before signing the Upon completion of the roof seaming, promptly return the
shipping receipt, verify that the seaming kit is received in seaming kit to Seamer Supplier in accordance with the
good condition without damage or loss of contents. instructions on the return shipping documents. The return
shipping documents are provided in the seaming kit. All
If there is damage or loss of contents, immediately file materials must be returned (even worn rollers) intact and
the claim with the shipper and notify Seamer Supplier for failure to do so will result in a charge for missing items.
replacement instructions.
Check that the power cords are fitted with the correct plug Caution: Low voltage due to insufficient service ca-
for safe and secure electrical connection to the seaming pacity, insufficient cord size or excessive cord length
machine. Check that the power cords are properly grounded will cause overheating and burnout of the seaming
and that the service has a ground fault circuit breaker. machine’s motor.
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3.0 SEAM TYPES
3.1 General
The Rigid Global Buildings’ Hi-Tech Standing Seam Roof Different seam types may be required on specific areas of
System has three seam type options. The project’s design the same roof. In all cases, refer to the erection drawings
and roof performance requirement’s govern which seam to determine the required seam type and location.
type is required.
Panel
Clip
@ Panel Clips & Panel Ends Between Panel Clips & Panel Ends
(No Mechanical Seaming Required)
3.3 TripleLok™ Seam
The TripleLok Seam requires seaming the roof panel with of the roof panel and at the endlaps. Then seaming the full
the TripleLok manual crimping tool at the eave, ridge end length of the roof panels with the motor seaming machine.
TripleLok TripleLok
Seam Seam
Panel
Clip
QuadLok QuadLok
Seam Seam
Panel
Clip
Male Lip
Male Lip
Female
Female Hook
Hook
Wrong
Correct false seamed
(not engaged)
Female
Hook
Wrong
(not nested)
Out of module
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5.0 MANUAL SEAMING TOOL OPERATION
5.1 Tool Orientation to Seam
Orient the tool to fit correctly onto the roof panel seam as
shown. The stationary handle must be in the horizontal
position and the operating handle must be rotated up to
the open position.
Operating Handle On
Front Side of Seam
Stationary Handle On
Back Side of Seam
Operating Handle
(@ open position)
Roof Panel
Seam
Stationary Handle
(@ horizontal position) OPTIONAL: TripleLok Stand-
up Hand Crimper Tool
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5.0 MANUAL SEAMING TOOL OPERATION (Cont’d.)
5.2 Forming the Seam
When the tool is correctly positioned on the panel, push seam. While holding the stationary handle in the horizontal
the stationary blade down solidly against the top of the position, rotate the operating handle down to the horizontal
position. This will form the seam.
Operating Handle
Operating
Handle
Stationary
Handle
~
STEP 1
STEP 1
Operating
Operating Handle
Handle
Stationary
Handle
Stationary
~
Handle
STEP 2 STEP 2
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5.0 MANUAL SEAMING TOOL OPERATION (Cont’d.)
5.3 Tool Position When Hand Crimping at the End of Roof Panel
When hand crimping at the eave or ridge end of the roof For the second step, position the end of the crimping tool
panel, the seaming must be done in two steps. flush with the end of the roof panel and hand crimp that area.
For the first step, position the end of the seaming tool at When building a crimped section for starting the mechanical
6” from the end of the roof panel and hand crimp that area. seamer, the crimped section should be approximately 18”
long.
Seaming Tool
Seaming Tool
6"
STEP 1 STEP 2
Seaming Tool
3"
STEP 1 STEP 2
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5.0 MANUAL SEAMING TOOL OPERATION (Cont’d.)
5.5 Tool Position at Panel Clips
When hand crimping at a panel clip location, center the tool Hand crimp should include all of the clip and extend uphill
over the panel clip and hand crimp that area. (A small tic and downhill of clip by a minimum of 6”.
mark should be made indicating the center of the clip tab
during panel installation to make it easier to locate the clip
for hand crimping.)
Seaming Tool
Panel Clip
@ PANEL CLIPS
.75"
max.
Roof Panel
.350 max.
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5.0 MANUAL SEAMING TOOL OPERATION (Cont’d.)
5.7 QuadLok Manual Hand Crimper
This crimper is only used at the start location on each seam Placing a QuadLok hand crimp in the middle of a seam
for the QuadLok secondary motorized seamer. WILL cause the seamer to derail, destroying the seam
and possibly damage the seamer!
Crimper Lip
.410"
max.
.750 max.
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6.0 OPERATING THE MOTOR SEAMING MACHINE
6.1 Seaming Machine & Nomenclature
The following details identify the operational parts of the Caution:
bi-directional (TripleLok) and one pass (QuadLok) motor • When starting and finishing the seaming machine at the
seaming machines. edges of the roof, the operator and machines must be se-
curely positioned and tethered so that he can safely lift the
The cam follower is used only for QuadLok seaming and seaming machine on and off of the seam.
will be found on machines set-up for QuadLok seaming.
• When running the machine in the downslope direction,
The motor seaming machine weighs at least 65 lbs. and the seaming machine will have greater downhill inertia and
can cause severe damage and injury if it falls and should coasting distance.
be tethered at all times.
• When not locked to the seam, the motor seaming machine
can freely roll on its wheels. Always secure the machine to
prevent its rolling or sliding off the roof.
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6.0 OPERATING THE MOTOR SEAMING MACHINE (Cont’d.)
6.3 Machine Position on Roof Panel
With the locking handles held up in the open position, set the center (TripleLok) handle when force is applied.
seaming machine onto the starting end of the roof panel’s
seam over the hand crimped portion of the seam. If the locking handle will not readily lock, roll the machine
forward or backward slightly until a position is found where
Roll the seaming machine forward or backward to align the locking handle will readily lock. If the locking handle
the center seaming roll over the TripleLoked portion of the still does not lock, check the hand-seaming to be sure it is
seam as shown in the detail below. in the proper form.
When the machine is in the correct position on the seam, Once the center locking handle is locked, engage all the
pull the locking handle out to the locked position. The locking remaining handles. Check that all the forming rolls are
handle should lock with minimal resistance starting with the properly engaged.
Lock
Han Dire
d ction
18" Crimp T of T
Mini riple rave
mum Lok * l
TripleLok Seamer - The TripleLok seamer can run one direction for that seam and can
run in the opposite direction for the adjacent seam.
Lock
Han
d
3" M Crimp
inim Q
um uadLok
Han Dire
d
18" Crimp T ction
of T
Mini riple rave
mum Lok* l
QuadLok Seamer - The Quadlok seamer can run in only one direction.
Once one seam is completed, the machine must be returned to the starting
position to start the next adjacent seam.
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6.0 OPERATING THE MOTOR SEAMING MACHINE (Cont’d.)
6.4 Running the Machine
Check that the machine’s path is clear of power cords, tools, If the seam has a normal appearance, allow the machine
debris, teather lines, etc. to complete the run.
Continuously watch the machine and finished seam carefully
Jog the machine forward a few feet and check the seam for any indications of machine malfunction or faulty seaming.
for proper forming.
Caution: On roofs with high stand-off clips, walking
Below are some examples of malformed seams. If any or standing on the panel being seamed can deflect
of these are observed, seaming should be immediately the panel and cause the machine to tilt and affect the
stopped. Contact the seamer supplier to determine the seaming operation.
appropriate course of action to remedy the issue.
Out of Bounds Seam Element Lengths Hook Disengagement - Forced Out of Seam
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7.0 MOTOR SEAMING MACHINE MAINTENANCE
7.1 General
The motor seaming machine is a precision fabricated, high Caution: Failure to properly maintain the seaming machine
performance, portable roll forming machine. This relatively as instructed below can result in faulty or damaged seams
lightweight machine does the tough job of forming the extra and costly break-down of the seaming machine.
strong TripleLok and QuadLok seams under often rugged
field conditions.
The cooling vents are located at the front and rear of the
motor. Check frequently to assure that these vents are kept
clean and clear of debris, stringing sealant, etc.
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