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distortion. Stud panels to be rechecked for plumbness after installation. <br />B. Fastenings: Attach similar components by welding. Attach dissimilar components by <br />welding, bolting, or screw fasteners, as standard with manufacturer. <br />PART 3 - EXECUTION <br />3.01 INSPECTION AND PREPARATION <br />Pre -Installation Conference: Prior to star of installation of metal framing systems, meet at <br />project site with installers of other work including metal panels, door and window frames <br />and mechanical and electrical work. Review areas of potential interference and conflict, <br />and coordinate layout and support provisions for interfacing work. <br />3.02 INSTALLATION <br />A. Manufacturer's Instructions: Install metal framing systems in accordance with <br />manufacturer's printed or written instructions and recommendation, and Engineered <br />Shop Drawings, unless otherwise indicated. <br />B. Runner Tracks: Install continuous tracks sized to match studs. Align tracks accurately <br />to layout at base and tops of studs. Secure tracks as recommended by stud <br />manufacturer for type of construction involved, except do not exceed 24" o.c. spacing <br />for nail or power -driven fasteners, nor 16" o.c. for other types of attachment. Spacing <br />of studs at metal wall panels to b-- as per panel manufacturers request. Provide <br />fasteners at corners and ends of tracks. <br />C. Set studs plumb, except as needed for diagonal bracing or required for non -plumb <br />walls or warped surfaces and similar requirements. <br />D. Where stud system abuts structural columns or walls, including masonry walls, <br />anchor ends of stiffeners to supporting structure. <br />E. Install supplementary framing, wood blocking and bracing at metal framing system <br />wherever walls or partitions are indicated to support fixtures, equipment, services, <br />casework, heavy trim and furnishing, wall mounted door stops, bathroom grab bars <br />and similar work requiring attachment to the wall or partition. Where type of <br />supplementary support is not otherwise indicated, comply with stud manufacturer's <br />recommendations and industry standards in each case, considering weight or loading <br />resulting from item supported. <br />F. Installation of Wall Stud System: Secure studs to top and bottom runner tracks by <br />either welding or screw fastening at both inside and outside flanges. <br />G. Frame wall openings larger than T-0' square with double stud at each jamb of frame <br />except where more than 2 are either shown or indicated in manufacturer's <br />instructions. Install runner tracks and jack studs above and below wall openings. <br />05400-3 <br />