Installation

Careful thought and planning are required to make the installation successful. For best results, carefully read Nixalite^® of America Inc's written installation instructions and recommended procedures brochure. To obtain the brochures, call 1-800-624-1189 or fax the Lit Facts By Fax line at 1-800-624-1196.

Cutting - Each piece of Nixalite^® installed must fit the surface properly. Cut the Nixalite^® strip to the needed length with a pair of sheet metal snips. The Nixalite^® must be securely fastened to the installation surface using the correct amount of mounting hardware for the length of strip. Do not cut the strip too short or too long.

Fitting - A Nixalite^® strip must be in contact with the installation surface for it's entire length except where it overhangs the ends of a surface by 1/2". There must not be any end-to-end gap between two pieces of Nixalite^® in a row, or a gap between an object and the end of the strip. The strip must closely follow the contour or angle of the installation surface. Make sure the rows of Nixalite^® are uniform in appearance and clean.

Curves - When installing Nixalite^® strips on an inside or outside diameter, run the strips of Nixalite^® front-to-back. The strips should cover at least 180 degrees of the diameter. Use a piece of Model W Nixalite^® as an "end-cap" if necessary.

Corners - When two strips of Nixalite^® meet an outside or inside corner, the first strip extends 1/2" over the end of the surface or abuts a wall. The second strip should stop 2 1/2" from the base of the first strip.

• Study the structure carefully and find all problem areas.
• Identify the problem birds or climbing animals.
• Take accurate dimensions of the installation surfaces.
• Use the Space-I-Fication charts to determine th quantity and spacing of the Nixalite^® strips.
• Determine which model or models best suit the installation and order the appropriate amount of Nixalite^® strips.
• Call 1-800-624-1189 and ask for technical assistance if you have any questions.
• Make sure the installation surface is clean and dry. Remove all bird droppings and overhanging foliage.
• Measure the mounting hardware positions and fasten the appropriate hardware to the surface.
• Install the Nixalite^® strips into the secured mounting hardware.
• Set up a bi-annual inspection to check the mounting system and for debris in the Nixalite^®.

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