Welcome to the Nichiha Installer Atlas for Architectural Wall Panels (AWP) installed horizontally. This quick reference is intended as a reminder for the most essential aspects of installation. Please refer to the full AWP Horizontal Installation Guide for complete information prior to the installation process.

Tools: 

• Cordless Drill + bits, Cordless Impact + bits
• Chamfering Bit (Size according to screw head used for face fastening)
• Miscellaneous Drill Bits (Carbide Tip preferred) 
• Corded Circular Saw with Fiber Cement Saw Blade - 
  • Attach saws to a vacuum with a HEPA filter per OSHA Regulation
• Cordless Angle Grinder with Metal Cut Off Blade
• Cut Table with Protected Top 
• Tape Measure •6' Level •Laser Level •Hammer •12" - 2x4 blocks 
• Tin Snips •Chalk Line •Speed Square •Framing Square / Straight Edge 

Fasteners: 

• Clips / Extrusions 
  • #8 or #10 Exterior Grade, Corrosion-Resistant Pan, Wafer, or Hex Head Screws (DO NOT USE BUGLE HEADS with Clips and Starter Track) with length to penetrate wood stud/furring by min. 1" or metal stud/furring by min. 1/2". 
• Face Fastening 
  • #7, #8, or #10 Exterior Grade Bugle Head Screws - Fully Threaded with length to penetrate wood studs by min. 1" or metal studs by min. 1/2". 

Miscellaneous Items: 

• Sealant - ASTM C920, Class 35 Compliant (see Install Guide page 19)
• MH Ready Patch •Painters Tape
• Color Matched Exterior Acrylic Latex Paint 
• Paint Brush (small, artist type for touch ups) •Microfiber Cloths •Rags
• Soft Bristle Industrial Brush •Dust Masks (N100, O100, or P100)

AWP-1818 & 3030 Installation Guides

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Support 

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