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ARECO SPIRIT PANEL
Sandwich panels for facade cladding

Areco Profiles is a leading player in the sheet metal
manufacturing industry.
Our business activities are directed to the construction industry, with a comprehensive range
of sheet metal building components for residential and commercial properties. We are represented in
four countries with a total of five factories, making us one of the most important players in the sheet
metal segment.
Our customers mean the world to us, and we do our utmost to base our range, product quality, and
price on customer needs. As a team, we are experienced, quick, and flexible. We have a modern and
innovative approach to both the industry and our products. That's why we always try to go our own
way and think innovatively to find effective solutions together with the customer.
Areco Spirit Panel is a sandwich element consisting of a mineral wool core bonded on each side to
surface-coated steel sheet that is 0.5–0.6 mm thick and has either a patterned or a smooth surface.
The element is suitable for external walls, dividing walls, and ceilings for buildings without or with fire
protection requirements.
Typical usage objects for the element are industrial and business premises, sports halls, power plants,
and various types of warehouses. Special usage objects are ventilation and cable spaces, fresh-air
chambers, and fire and explosion chambers.
Areco Spirit Panel elements can be mounted on framework with long spans between the structural
elements, making installation economical and quick. The ASP element has the best fire properties in
its class, as well as excellent thermal and sound insulation.
The elements can be attached to wood, steel, and concrete frames. ASP elements can also be used
when renovating or modernising old premises. Expanding or modifying a hall built with sandwich
panels is simple and cost effective.
Our Design department offers guidance and support throughout the construction process to help
you achieve the best end result possible.
Areco Spirit Panel is manufactured at our factory in Somero, Finland. From there, we deliver to all
Nordic and Baltic countries. We offer quick delivery times for all projects.
Areco Spirit Panel manufacturing began in 2009, and the elements are now used throughout Europe.
The elements are tested and CE-marked by VTT Technical Research Centre, one of the leading research
and technology organisations in Europe. Continuous quality control by VTT ensures that the elements
maintain reliability and quality.
Areco Spirit Panel
PRODUCT BENEFITS/PROPERTIES
PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Mineral wool core, A2-s1, d0

• High fire resistance EI240
• Excellent thermal and sound insulation
• Lengths: 910–12,000 mm
• Covering width: 1200 mm
• Thicknesses: 100–300 mm
• Intrusion protection according to protection class 2
• Quick deliveries
• Technical support during the entire construction
period
PRODUCT PROPERTIES
Thickness (mm) Weight (kg/m2) Fire resistance Uc value (W/m2K) Width (mm) Max. length (mm)
ASP-T 80 80 ~17 EI30 0,47 1200 910–12,000
ASP100-S RW 100 ~20 EI120 0,38 1200 910–12,000
ASP120-S RW 120 ~22 EI120 0,31 1200 910–12,000
ASP150-S RW 150 ~25 EI120 0,26 1200 910–12,000
ASP175-S RW 175 ~28 EI120 0,22 1200 910–12,000
ASP200-S RW 200 ~31 EI120 0,20 1200 910–12,000
ASP240-S RW 240 ~35 EI240 0,16 1200 910–12,000
ASP300-S RW 300 ~41 EI240 0,13 1200 910–12,000
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COLOURS
The brochure's colour templates only serve as a guideline. We also offer other alternatives for colour and surface
coating.
White RAL 9010 Signal White RAL 9003 Window Grey RAL 7040 Squirrel Grey RAL 7000
Anthracite Grey RAL 7016 Graphite Grey RAL 7024 Jet Black RAL 9005 Grey Brown RAL 8019
Light Ivory RAL 1015 Sand Yellow RAL 1002 Oxide Red RAL 3009 Traffic Red RAL 3020
Pastel Blue RAL 5024 Green Blue RAL 5001 Leaf Green RAL 6002
White Aluminium RAL 9006 Grey Aluminium RAL 9007 Metallic Graphite RR45
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PROFILES
PATTERN ON EXTERNAL FACING:

Smooth surface
Shadow groove 150, 200, 600
Profiling S50
Microprofiling M10, M15
Perforated interior/exterior
Surface coating alternatives: PE, PVDF and KARAT. Other special coatings available as custom order.
PROFILE EXTERIOR FACING INTERIOR SURFACE

Microprofiling 10 X
Microprofiling 15 X X
Profiling S50 X
Shadow groove V150 X X
Smooth X X
Perforated X X
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PROFILES
M10 M15
S50 V150
V200 V600
Smooth Perforated
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PROFILES
M10
10mm 10mm 20mm
0.5mm
M15
14.5mm 14.5mm 29mm
0.5mm
S50
1.1mm
0.5mm
52mm
V150
150mm x 6 = 900mm
4.8mm
150mm
V200
200mm x 4 = 800mm
4.8mm
200mm
V600
600mm
4.8mm
600mm
Perf.
600mm
4.8mm
600mm
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PROPERTIES/TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Steel
The exterior facing of the Areco Spirit Panel consists

of hot-dip galvanised sheet metal with a plastic
surface coating.
Sheet thickness
Exterior sheet 0.5 and 0.6 mm
Interior sheet 0.5 and 0.6 mm
Please contact the Areco Profiles Sales department if other sheet thicknesses are needed.
Steel grade S280 – S320
Galvanisation (EN 10147) Standard 275 g/m2

If needed, 350 g/m2 (demanding objects)
Plastic surface coating (EN 10169)
PE (polyester, indoor use) 21–25 µm
PVDF (outdoor use) 27 µm
PVDF (outdoor use) Primer 20 µm

PVDF (demanding objects) Surface coating 40 µm
KARAT (indoor use) 45–50 µm
Foodsafe (outdoor use) +110 µm
Wool core Seal
The core of the Areco Spirit Panel elements consists of To ensure the tightness of the vapour barrier, it is possi-
construction engineering grade stone wool, the fibres ble to factory-install a rubber seal in the groove on both
of which are situated perpendicular to the exterior the interior and the exterior part of the elements during
facing. This ensures good strength properties and long the production stage.
spans without sacrificing the panel's excellent thermal
insulation ability. Moreover, stone wool is not capillary
and does not absorb water.
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Tolerances
All materials used in the manufacture of our elements comply with European requirements and standards.
The dimension tolerances of Areco Spirit Panel elements correspond to EN 1459 Annex D.
PROPERTY TOLERANCE
Element length (L)
L ≤ 3,000 mm ± 5 mm
L ≥ 3,000 mm ± 10 mm
Element thickness (D)
D ≤ 100 mm ± 2 mm
D > 100 mm ± 2%
Element covering width (W) ± 2 mm
Element curvature 2 mm/m, not over 10 mm
Element straightness 1 mm/m, not over 5 mm
Element uniformity
l = 200 mm ≤ 0.6 mm
l = 400 mm ≤ 1.0 mm
l > 700 mm ≤ 1.5 mm
Available element lengths Quality
Areco Spirit Panel elements come in lengths ranging from Areco Spirit Panel elements are made of high-quality
910 to 12,000 mm. Elements under 910 mm are sawed to materials manufactured in a modern production line.
the required length at the construction site. Continuous quality control combined with testing by an
independent company ensures that the elements maintain
reliable quality.
CE-marking Biological properties
Areco Spirit Panel elements are certified and CE-marked. Areco Spirit Panel is a building material with very good
They comply with European standard EN 14509 regarding hygiene limits. This is because stone wool provides very
self-supporting sandwich elements with stone wool core little nutrient source that allows mould and microbes to
and sheet metal facing. grow. It is also easy to keep the sheet metal surfaces
clean through regular maintenance work.
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Technical properties
Areco Spirit Panel is classified as non-combustible in class A2-s1, d0 according to standard EN 13501-1.
The elements are available in intrusion protection class 2 according to SSF 1047, version 2.
Fire resistance times and U-values according to EN ISO 10211-2 are presented in the table below:
PRODUCT PROPERTY THICKNESS

100 mm 120 mm 150 mm 175 mm 200 mm 240 mm 300 mm
ASP-S U-value W/m2K 0.38 0.31 0.26 0.22 0.20 0.16 0.13
Fire classification EI 60 / 120 EI 60 / 120 EI 120 EI 120 EI 120 EI 240 EI 240
ASP-L U-value W/m2K 0.37 0.30 0.24 0.21 0.18 0.15 0.12
Fire classification EI 30 EI 30 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60
ASP-E U-value W/m2K 0.38 0.31 0.26 0.22 0.20 0.16 0.13
Fire classification EI 60 / 120 EI 60 / 120 EI 120 EI 120 EI 120 EI 240 EI 240
ASP-EX U-value W/m2K 0.43 0.36 0.29 0.25 0.22 0.18 0.14
Fire classification EI 60 EI 60 EI 120 EI 120 EI 120 EI 240 EI 240
ASP-E/EX U-value W/m2K 0.38/0.43 0.31/0.36 0.26/0.29 0.22/0.25 0.20/0.22 0.16/0.18 0.13/0.14
(ceiling) Fire classification EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60
Bundles
Areco Spirit Panel are packed in bundles on EPS supports, with the outside facing up. The bottom element is protect-
ed with a cellular plastic sheet, and the tongue & groove construction of the top element is protected with metal corner
guards. The bundle is wrapped in plastic film to protect against wind and weather. The maximum height of the bundle
is 1300 mm.
Element thickness, mm 100 120 150 175 200 240 300
Elements in bundle, max 12 10 8 7 6 5 4
Delivery
All deliveries are transported directly from the factory on a lorry. The customer is responsible for unloading the
elements from the lorry.
Installation
Installation instructions are found on pages 22–24.

If necessary, Areco Profiles can also recommend qualified installation companies.
Warranty
Areco provides an object-specific warranty for its sandwich panels based on the local conditions and selected product
properties for the object.
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Permitted load
Both the usage limit and the tensile strength must be taken into consideration when dimensioning the element. The
maximum permitted curvature value for the usage limit is L/100. On long elements, you must also consider density and
appearance when determining the permitted curvature.
Curve diagram of Areco Spirit Panel element's span
The ASP-S load curve diagram is intended for dimensioning the ASP element for wind load. The curve diagram can be
adapted for both suction load and pressure load. Contact Areco Technical Support if the element is affected by some other
load at the worksite in question.
- The curve diagram below has been calculated for an evenly distributed load for the ultimate limit state.
- The curve diagram contains a partial figure for the element material.
- The curve diagram contains a partial coefficient 1.5 for wind load.
- The load shall contain a design coefficient as well as location-independent coefficients for external and internal pressure.
- Installation must meet the requirements of the support surface as specified in ASP standarddetaljer [ASP Standard
Components].
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Span (m)
ASP100-S ASP120-S ASP150-S ASP175-S ASP200-S ASP240-S ASP300-S
Contact Areco Technical Support if the element being installed has multiple openings.
The minimum dimension of the element's support width is 50 mm. This is checked as required based on the actual
load. The maximum permitted vertical load on an edge protected by U-profile is 2.5 kN/m2, with the U-profile screwed
on both sides (cc 600 mm).
Sound insulation
In addition to our standard elements, we offer perforated elements designed to dampen sound in structures.
Element thickness, mm
Sound insulation, dB
100 120 150 175 200 240 300
Rw 31 31 31 30 30 29 29
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Protect elements in intermediate ceiling spaces against people walking on the surface
The elements are not designed for use as a permanent walkway. If the element will be walked on temporarily or on certain
occasions, such as when performing maintenance measures, it must be protected with a board that distributes the load.
Walking directly on the element's sheet metal surface could cause local ruptures in the wool fibres beneath the person's feet,
which greatly reduces the load bearing capacity of the element. To distribute the load, you can use e.g. a 12–15 mm sheet of
plywood when walking on the element.
Attaching the element
Element attachment must be dimensioned for the forces acting on the elements, and the load on the installation site in
question. The maximum permitted load values of the drilled element brackets are given in the table below.
The value NRd is the projected strength value of the screw since the platform's performance values as a minimum fulfil these.
Pull Shearing
Element brackets 5.5/6.3 mm NRd VRd
Underlay panel 19 mm 1.37 1.50
Underlay panel 29 mm 2.09 1.50
Permitted load on crossing element brackets. The screw holding value of the underlay must be reviewed separately.
Attaching the element with panels
The element can also be attached with draw bolts and bolt anchors. This attachment method is useful in e.g. connection
pillars or milled pillars with thick flanges. More information on different ways to attach the elements can be found in ASP-
principdetaljerna [ASP Principle Components]. During planning, you must take into account the check of the shearing force
caused by the weight of the element in connection with attachment. For example, ground vibrations caused by ground
covering work that could press on the entire element wall must also be taken into consideration.
When attaching elements with panels, we recommend using a mount that takes up the shearing force
(1 piece + attachments) on each element or in every fifth element so that the entire element is attached with element screws
(all element brackets with element screws).
Suspension on element surface
If the suspension causes a dynamic load, you must use screws that cross the element at the element bracket. This must be
kept in mind when dimensioning element attachment.
The maximum permissible weight of the facade cladding is 30 kg/m2. The cladding is attached in profiles, and the maximum
permissible distance between them is 600 mm.
Permitted load on surface brackets
Bracket Pull, wall Pull, underside of ceiling Shearing
Sheet metal screw, diameter > 4.5 mm 250 N 200 N 500 N
Rivet 350 N 200 N 500 N
Permitted load on surface brackets if the distance between brackets is at least 2 mm.
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Pressure caused by suspension
The pressure caused by the piece attached to the element surface can be assessed as the product of the pressed
area and the permitted pressure of the element (ASP-S, Fpress, valid= 0.059 N/mm2, CE-marked).
Fpress, valid x Apiece
F= γelement x γload
F = maximum permitted pressure caused by a piece connected to the surface

A = area pressed in the piece attached
γelement x γload = the shared partial coefficient of the element and the load = 1.9
At individual attachment points, load durability can be increased with support panels attached to the sheet metal with
adhesive and screws. Step structures and the like are an example of this.
Attachment in element structures that are dividing points for fire sections
In case of fire, the element's sheet metal surface that faces the fire detaches from the wool and forms an isolating air
pocket against the fire. Attachment on the surface of an element structure that is a dividing point for fire sections weak-
ens the strength of the surface structure in case of fire. You are permitted to attach small devices (e.g. switches) in the
walls, but must avoid all types of brackets and suspensions in firewalls.
In a fire situation, a hatch or frameless door must be a type certified wool element like a firewall or a fireroof.
Openings in the element and transfer of the load around an opening
If you make openings in the element, this weakens the load bearing capacity of the element when it is loaded. You can
make an opening that is 1/2 of the element's height without any separate support in the element. For openings larger
than this, you must support the element with a separate opening frame. In some cases, you can also support the
opening with a U-profile attached in the element.
Without support With support
max 600 mm
max 600 mm
max 1200 mm
Elementet ska
stödjas med en
separat ram.
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The load on an element with openings can be transferred to the adjacent element via the element tongue and groove
according to the formula 25% + 25%. The designer must ensure that the adjacent element's load bearing capacity is
not exceeded as the result of the transferred load.
25%
max 600 mm
25%
The opening in the element is 500 mm x 500 mm

The standard height of the element is 1,200 mm
Q = calculated wind load for element 1 kN/m2, including partial safety

Qae = wind load for element where opening is located
Qve = load for element adjacent to element with opening
FRd = element's permitted strength with span in question 1.3 kN/m2
FRd,r = reduced element's strength
FRd,r = FRd x intact part of the element = 1.3 kN/m2 x ( 1200 mm - 500 mm) = 0.75 kN/m2
element's total height 1200 mm
Qae = Q x (1- (part of load to be transferred [%])) = 1 kN/m2 x (1- (0.25+0.25)) = 0.5 kN/m2
Qve = Q x part of load to be transferred to element [%] = 1 kN/m2 x 1.25 = 1.25 kN/m2
Qae < FRd,r OK
Qve < FRd OK
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PERFORMANCE DECLARATION [No. 002-2020-08-19-ASP]
1. Codes for individual product types:

Areco Spirit Panel / ASP-S/-S+/-T/-L/-E/-EX
2. Product labelling:
Labelling Nominal thickness Actual thickness Weight kg/m2 Core material Outer surface Inner surface
ASP100- S/-S+ 100 mm 100 mm 17 - 19 Stone wool PE / PVDF 0,6 PE/PVDF 0,5/0,6
ASP100-T 100 mm 100 mm 17 - 19 Stone wool PE/PVDF 0,5/0,6 PE/PVDF 0,5
ASP100-L 100 mm 100 mm 17 Stone wool PE/PVDF 0,5/0,6 PE/PVDF 0,5/0,6
ASP100-E 100 mm 100 mm 18 - 20 Stone wool PE / PVDF 0,6 PE / PVDF 0,6
ASP100-EX 100 mm 100 mm 21 Stone wool PE / PVDF 0,6 PE / PVDF 0,6
ASP120-EX 120 mm 119 mm 17 - 19 Stone wool PE / PVDF 0,6 PE/PVDF 0,5/0,6
ASP300-EX 300 mm 300 mm 45 Stone wool PE/PVDF 0,6 PE/PVDF 0,6
3. Intended application: 5. AVCP data:

Self-supporting sandwich element with Reaction to fire: 1
mineral wool core and sheet metal facing; Fire classification: 3
external walls, dividing walls, ceilings. Other properties: 3
4. Manufacturer: 6. Certification body:

Areco Profiles Oy VTT Expert Services Oy
Tehdastie 17 Code no. 0809
31400 Somero EC Certificate of Conformity:
Finland 0809-CPR-1083
VTT Expert Services has conducted testing on the facility and its internal quality control. They also monitor and assess production quality control
on a continuous basis to ensure that the products meet the requirements.
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PERFORMANCE DECLARATION [No. 002-2020-08-19-ASP]
7. Performance level specified:
Base properties ASP100-300-S/-S+ ASP100-300-T ASP100-300-L ASP100-300-E ASP100-300-EX

Tensile strength 0,095 MPa 0,070 MPa 0,090 MPa 0,0950 MPa 0,210 MPa
Compressive strength 0,062 Mpa 0,052 MPa 0,042 MPa 0,062 MPa 0,100 MPa
Shear strength 0,059 MPa 0,055 MPa 0,040 MPa 0,059 MPa 0,085 MPa
Sliding coefficient 3,5 Mpa 2,0 MPa 3,0 MPa 3,5 Mpa 8 Mpa
Wrinkling stress 125 Mpa 110 MPa 80 MPa 125 Mpa 165,0 MPa
Thermal conductivity 0,040 W/mK 0,040 W/mK 0,038/0,039 W/mK 0,040 W/mK 0,045 W/mK
Reaction to fire A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0
Air permeability 0,66 m³/hm² 0,66 m³/hm² 0,66 m³/hm² 0,66 m³/hm² 0,66 m³/hm²
Water permeability Class A Class A Class A Class A Class A
Water vapour permeability Impermeable Impermeable Impermeable Impermeable Impermeable
Creep rupture limit Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved
Product type Property Nominal thickness

100 mm 120 mm 150 mm 175 mm 200 mm 240 mm 300 mm
ASP-S/S+ U-value W/m K 2
0,38 0,31 0,26 0,22 0,20 0,16 0,13
(wall) Fire classification EI 120 EI 120 EI 120 EI 120 EI 120 EI 240 EI 240
ASP-S+ U-value W/m K 2
0,38 0,31 0,26 0,22 0,20 0,16 0,13
ASP-T U-value W/m K 2
0,37 0,30 0,24 0,21 0,18 0,15 0,12
(wall) Fire classification NPD NPD EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60
ASP-L U-value W/m K 2
0,38 0,31 0,26 0,22 0,20 0,16 0,13
ASP-E U-value W/m K 2
0,43 0,36 0,29 0,25 0,22 0,18 0,14
ASP-E/-EX U-value W/m K 2
0,38/0,43 0,31/0,36 0,26/0,29 0,22/0,25 0,20/0,22 0,16/0,18 0,13/0,14
(ceiling) Fire classification EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60 EI 60
8. The product performance levels specified in points 1 and 2 above fulfil the performance levels stated in section 7.
This statement of performance has been provided with the exclusive liability of the manufacturer stated in point 4.
ASP-S,-S+, -T, -L, -E, -EX

Core material: Stone wool
Thickness: 100 - 300 mm
Facings: 0,50 - 0,60 mm steel sheet (EN 10346)
Coating: PE, PVDF
Reaction to fire: A2-s1, d0
Air permeability: 0,66 m³/hm²
Water permeability: Class A
Water vapor permeability: Impermeabale
Durability (DUR 2): Approved
0809
ASP-S / -S+ ASP-T ASP-L ASP-E ASP-EX
Areco Spirit Ltd Tensile strength: 0,090 MPa 0,065 MPa 0,060 Mpa 0,090 MPa 0,210 MPa
Tehdastie 17 Compressive strength: 0,062 Mpa 0,050 Mpa 0,042 Mpa 0,062 Mpa 0,100 MPa
FI-31400 SOMERO Shear strength (core layer): 0,059 MPa 0,055 MPa 0,040 MPa 0,059 MPa 0,085 MPa
Shear modulus (core layer): 3,5 MPa 2,0 MPa 3,0 MPa 3,5 MPa 8,0 MPa
20 Wrinkling stress: 115 MPa 105 MPa 80 MPa 115 MPa 165,0 MPa
Thermal conductivity: 0,040 W/mK 0,040 W/mK 0,038 W/mk 0,040 W/mK 0,045 W/mK
DoP No. 001-2023-01-26-ASP U-values:
ASP100 0,38 0,38 0,37 0,38 0,43
ASP120 0,31 0,31 0,30 0,31 0,36
ASP150 0,26 0,26 0,24 0,26 0,29
ASP175 0,22 0,22 0,21 0,22 0,25
ASP200 0,20 0,20 0,18 0,20 0,22
EN 14509 ASP240 0,16 0,16 0,15 0,16 0,18
ASP300 0,13 0,13 0,12 0,13 0,14
Self supporting metal faced mineral wool Fire resistance:
cored sandwich panel ASP100 (walls) EI 120 EI 120 NPD EI 120 EI 120
ASP120 (walls) EI 120 EI 120 NPD EI 120 EI 120
Use: external wall, dividing walls, ceilings ASP150 (walls) EI 120 EI 120 EI 60 EI 120 EI 120
ASP175 (walls) EI 120 EI 120 EI 60 EI 120 EI 120
ASP100-300 (ceilings) NPD NPD NPD EI 60 EI 60
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ELEMENT HANDLING
Care must be taken when handling and installing Areco Spirit elements as the surface of the elements is prone to
scratching. To help with this, the surface layer is protected with a thin plastic film.
It is easier to remove the protective film after installation.
TRANSPORT AND UNLOADING

The elements are normally transported to construction sites using lorries. Before loading, the condition of the transport
vehicle's bed and its edges should be checked and ensured. Nails and other sharp objects could easily damage the
elements during transport, loading, and unloading.
The bed of the transport vehicle must be sufficiently long. The element bundles can be up to 12 m long, and they are
permitted to protrude over the rear edge of the vehicle bed by no more than 1.5 m. The bundles can be stacked in two
layers for transport. The driver must make sure that the load of elements is properly secured. The recommended bed
width for element transporters is 2.5 m, which gives enough room for 2 bundles of elements to lie side-by-side.
The straps used to secure the bundles must have a width of at least 50 mm. The number of straps depends on the
length of the bundles. We recommend that straps are spaced about two metres apart. There must always be edge
protection between the strap and the element to protect the edges from damage. If other materials or products are
included in the same transport, these must be secured with separate straps.
PACKAGING
The elements are packed with EPS platform and wrapped in shrink film. The bundle's maximum dimensions are 12 m x
1.23 m x 1.3 m. Good planning of the bundle leads to good efficiency at the construction site.
If elements of different lengths are packed in the same transport/packaging, the shortest elements should be
positioned at the top.
If a length of less than 910 mm is required, the element must be cut at the construction site prior to installation.
Elements of the same colour are packed in the same bundle. The package number provided makes it easy to find the
right bundle.
The figure below shows the standard packaging of the elements. Different types of packaging can be contracted
separately at the time of order. The number of elements in a bundle varies depending on element thickness.
Shrink film Edge protection
ASP100 12 per bundle

ASP120 10 per bundle
ASP150 8 per bundle
ASP175 7 per bundle
ASP200 6 per bundle
ASP240 5 per bundle
Lifting chassis
ASP300 4 per bundle
Edge protection (if required)
EPS chassis
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ELEMENT HANDLING
RECEIPT AND UNLOADING

Upon arrival of the delivery, first check the quantity and condition of the elements. If the dimensions do not match
those found on the packing list or if there is transport damage, please contact Customer Support at Areco Profiles
immediately.
The elements must be unloaded one bundle at a time with a forklift or lifting crane.
If unloading with a forklift, position the forks under

the bundle between the transverse supports. Be
careful not to damage the elements.
If unloading with a lifting crane, double lifting straps must

be used. To prevent damage, place boards between the lifting
straps and the bottom element (NB! The boards must be as
long as the width of the bottom element).
Always check the condition of the lifting straps before lifting.
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ELEMENT HANDLING
SPLITTING AND OPENINGS

A suitable sabre saw or jigsaw must be used to split elements and/or make openings in elements. Long cuts should be
carried out using a circular saw.
We advise against cutting elements with an angle grinder since the very hot metal swarf could damage the coating of
the element. Always brush away metal swarf after cutting to prevent corrosion.
ASP LIFT
We recommend use of our ASP lift when lifting elements. These can be ordered for delivery by Areco.
There are several types of lifting devices for the different element types. Shown below is a special lifting device for split
elements. A vacuum lift (suction cup lift) can be used when lifting dividing wall elements.
Tongue lift Lift for split elements
Vacuum lift (suction cup lift)
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ELEMENT INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Fasteners, strips, profiles, seals, and lifting devices (tongue and vacuum) form a whole that ensure the elements are
installed in compliance with generally accepted requirements. Proper installation is a prerequisite if the element wall is
to meet set tightness, thermal insulation and appearance requirements.
Areco Spirit Panel elements are installed either horizontally or vertically. For external walls, the groove comes with a
factory-installed (thermoplastic elastomer) sealing strip. If necessary, tightness can be improved by sealing the joint/
seam (sealant).
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HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
Installation is done as specified in the drawings. It is easiest to start in one corner with the tongue visible upwards.
Before installing, check that the element is positioned straight. Start by installing the base felt strip on the base and
bonding the sealing strip to the pillar.
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A base rail is mounted on the base felt strip.
A gap of approx. 7 mm should be left between the base rail and the pillar where the element's groove will be installed.
After checking the straightness of the base rail, it is attached to the base (e.g. with spike anchorings for a concrete
base).
Insulating wool is fitted to the base rail, and a skirting strip is fitted to the rail edge. (See detail drawing) A suitable
overlap for the strips is approx. 100 mm.
Next, the top element (i.e. the element that installation starts with) is put into place. Check that the element is
positioned straight, and then attach it to the pillar as indicated in the installation instructions. Once the first element is
secured, continue installing the elements as indicated in the installation drawings. A gap of approx. 20–40 mm must be
left in the vertical element joints as specified in the detail drawings. The gap is filled with soft wool.
A self-adhesive sealing strip is then bonded to the joint/seam. The horizontal joint/seam can be sealed if required.
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DIVIDING WALLS AND VERTICAL INSTALLATION
Dividing walls are installed either horizontally or vertically. Always follow the detail drawings and, where applicable,
the Areco Spirit Panel installation instructions. We recommend use of a vacuum lift (suction cup lift) when lifting long
dividing wall elements.
ATTACHMENT/ANCHORING
The elements can be attached using fixing screws or similar types of fasteners. The most common way of securing an
element is to screw straight through all the way into the framework. Fasteners must be at least 30 mm from the edge.
The width of the support surface must be taken into account when attaching elements. It must protrude at least
50 mm from the end of the element.
Fasteners must be selected based on the material, thickness, and conditions of the support, and dimensioned in
accordance with the requirements of the building, such as load, fire protection requirements, etc.
For the correct tightening torque for fasteners in the elements, please refer to the instructions of the respective screw
supplier.
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STRIPS AND FITTINGS
The joints and corners of the elements are always

covered with strips. The recommended overlap is
approx. 100 mm. Areco can provide standard and
special strips for all objects. For more information,
please visit www.arecoprofiles.se
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TONGUE LIFT
• The tongue lift is used during horizontal lifting and installation of Areco Spirit Panel elements.
• Each element thickness has its own lift. Areco does not approve use of the tongue lift for anything other than lifting
Areco Spirit Panel elements.
• If there is visible damage to the lift, stop using it immediately and discard it.
Areco Spirit Panel
FITTING THE TONGUE LIFT
1. Position the edge of the tongue lift (not the lock handle side) in the tongue and groove area of the element.
2. Turn the other edge of the lift into the tongue and groove area as well.
3. Check that both sides of the lift are in place in the tongue.
4. Turn the lock handle 180 degrees to the locked position.
5. Slide the locking pin down into the wool.
TONGUE LIFT PARTS

Lifting eye
Locking pin
Make sure the lift is held Lock handle
in place.
Width adjustment
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USING THE TONGUE LIFT
1. Position the edges of the lift under the tongues of the ASP element and turn the handle to the locked position. Slide
the locking pin into the wool to prevent the lift from moving sideways.
2. Locking of the lift must be checked from both sides. Make sure the lift is seated properly in the tongue.
Lift the element from the stack.
When starting to lift, be careful not to scratch the surface of the next element in the stack. At the lifting stage, you can
protect the groove so it does not scrape this.
The lift must be carried out carefully. Avoid rapid movements. Also make sure there is no person or object nearby who
could be injured or damaged if the element were to fall.
Make sure that the lifting process is not subjected to any other external load that could cause the tongue lift to come
loose.
3. Ensure the locking of the element using safety

lines. Do not lift in strong winds under any
circumstances!
SÄKERHETSLINA
Lifting the element up, using safety lines.
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LIFTING LONG ELEMENTS
Use two tongue lifts when lifting long elements (> 4.0 m).
Long elements must be lifted with two tongue lifts and a lifting beam.
SÄKERHETSLINA
Both of the lifts must use safety lines.
4. The safety lines can be detached and remove right before the element is lowered to its installation site.
5. Once the element is in place and secured to the framework, the lift can be removed.
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LIFTING SPLIT ELEMENTS
1. Check the lift and place it over the edges of the split element. Remove any debris or other residue that may have
come between the lift and the element.
2. Check that the lift is positioned as close to the wool as possible,

and screw it in place with at least 4 penetrating element screws.
If the element is stacked, lift it upright or move it so that the

elements beneath it are not damaged when the screws are
attached.
3. Check that the screws have gone through the element by at

least 20 mm as illustrated below.
m
15m m
min x 100m
ma
m
20m
min
m
15m
min
Minimum requirements on
both sides.
Attaching the lift.
4. When starting to lift, be careful not to scratch the surface of the next element in the stack. The lift must be carried
out carefully. Avoid rapid movements.
Also make sure there is no person or object nearby who could be injured or damaged if the element were to fall.
Make sure that the lifting process is not subjected to any other external load that could cause the tongue lift to come
loose.
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LIMITATIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING POINTS MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN LIFTING ELEMENTS:
1. Only use safety lines that can be tensioned/tightened.

2. No one may be under the lift under any circumstances.
3. Do not lift in strong winds under any circumstances (> 10 m/s).
4. Always follow the safety regulations of the construction site.
TO BE OBSERVED WHEN LIFTING SPLIT ELEMENTS:
1. The lift may only be used with ASP elements!

2. The element lift is designed for ~15 lifts/tongue lifts and may only be used at that specific construction site (no trans-
ferring between sites). Drilling in the same hole is permitted max. 3 times. Several new holes can be drilled into the
element lift. However, the new holes must be at least 10 mm from the old holes, and the distance between the edge
and the outer edge of the lift must be at least 15 mm. Moreover, the outer holes must not be more than 100 mm from
the edge of the lift.
3. Use at least four screws when drilling through the element.
4. The minimum diameter for the screws/fasteners is 5.5 mm.
5. The max. lifting angle for two lifts is 60 degrees.
TONGUE LIFT'S LIMITATIONS

2 lifts: max. lifting angle for two lifts is 60 degrees. Max. 550 kg.
1 lift: max. 400 kg
SPLIT ELEMENT'S LIFTING LIMITATIONS:

2 lifts: max. lifting angle for two lifts is 60 degrees. Max. 500 kg.
1 lift: max. 350 kg
Always read the instructions for use before using the lift.
Always use safety lines when lifting.
No one may be under the lift under any circumstances.
Always follow the safety regulations of the construction site.
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- since 1944 -
The basis for CE-marking, such as measurement, working methods, and

documentation, was carried out by VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland.
Please contact your local sales representative for more information.

© 2023 Areco. All rights reserved. ARE 01/2023 For more information, please visit www.arecoprofiles.se

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ARECO SPIRIT PANEL

Sandwich panels for facade cladding

• Mineral wool core, A2-s1, d0

PATTERN ON EXTERNAL FACING:

PROFILE EXTERIOR FACING INTERIOR SURFACE

The exterior facing of the Areco Spirit Panel consists

Interior sheet 0.5 and 0.6 mm

Steel grade S280 – S320

Galvanisation (EN 10147) Standard 275 g/m2

Plastic surface coating (EN 10169)

PE (polyester, indoor use) 21–25 µm

PVDF (outdoor use) 27 µm

PVDF (outdoor use) Primer 20 µm

KARAT (indoor use) 45–50 µm

Foodsafe (outdoor use) +110 µm

Wool core Seal

Element length (L)

Element thickness (D)

Element straightness 1 mm/m, not over 5 mm

l > 700 mm ≤ 1.5 mm

Available element lengths Quality

CE-marking Biological properties

PRODUCT PROPERTY THICKNESS

Elements in bundle, max 12 10 8 7 6 5 4

Installation instructions are found on pages 22–24.

Curve diagram of Areco Spirit Panel element's span

ASP100-S ASP120-S ASP150-S ASP175-S ASP200-S ASP240-S ASP300-S

Attaching the element

Element brackets 5.5/6.3 mm NRd VRd

Underlay panel 19 mm 1.37 1.50

Underlay panel 29 mm 2.09 1.50

Attaching the element with panels

Suspension on element surface

Bracket Pull, wall Pull, underside of ceiling Shearing

Sheet metal screw, diameter > 4.5 mm 250 N 200 N 500 N

Rivet 350 N 200 N 500 N

Pressure caused by suspension

F = maximum permitted pressure caused by a piece connected to the surface

Openings in the element and transfer of the load around an opening

Without support With support

The opening in the element is 500 mm x 500 mm

Q = calculated wind load for element 1 kN/m2, including partial safety

1. Codes for individual product types:

3. Intended application: 5. AVCP data:

4. Manufacturer: 6. Certification body:

7. Performance level specified:

Base properties ASP100-300-S/-S+ ASP100-300-T ASP100-300-L ASP100-300-E ASP100-300-EX

Product type Property Nominal thickness

ASP-S,-S+, -T, -L, -E, -EX

TRANSPORT AND UNLOADING

Shrink film Edge protection

ASP100 12 per bundle

RECEIPT AND UNLOADING

If unloading with a forklift, position the forks under

If unloading with a lifting crane, double lifting straps must

SPLITTING AND OPENINGS

Tongue lift Lift for split elements

Vacuum lift (suction cup lift)

PERIAATEKUVA KUVASTA El SAA MITOITTAA

A base rail is mounted on the base felt strip.