Kvadrat Soft Cells
Installation guide
version 2015.09.17
Introduction
Kvadrat Soft Cells are patented panels that control sound absorption.
Their design is based on an innovative, aluminium frame, with a concealed
tensioning mechanism that keeps the surface of the fabric perfectly
stretched. They create an aesthetic environment with excellent acoustic
properties.
Soft Cells have been developed to offer modular and flexible solutions
for diverse interior requirements. Primarily used as building components,
they are also suitable for post-fitting. The frames are customiseable and
can be manufactured in large sizes and in most angles.
They are easy to install, and can be easily be taken down, reassembled
and reupholstered to meet changing requirements. When installed by
Kvadrat’s White Glove Installers, they come with a 10-year guarantee.
Mineral-based absorber
Fibreglass back textile
SECTION Soft Cells Lowtone
Front textile
Mineral-based absorber
SECTION - Soft Cells Broadline
Front textile
Back textile
SECTION - Soft Cells
Front textile
SECTION - Soft Cells Aesthetic
Front textile
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Handling
1. Use gloves when working with Soft Cells
2. Handle Soft Cells using cardboard covers
3. Arrange Soft Cells according to size
4. Place front against front and back against back
5. Store Soft Cells upright
6. Never place Soft Cells on the corners
7. Make sure to work on a clean and flat surface.
8. Read the installation guide prior to installation
9. Refer to the labels that are on all the Soft Cells
10. Do not unwrap Soft Cells before the site is clean
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General guidelines
All fittings are installed into a groove on the back of the frame profile with a
rhombus-shaped steel nut. The steel nut comes with a shape that makes it
slide into position once placed in the groove and tightened.
When untightened, easily adjust the position of the fitting and steel nut
along the frame profile
Please observe the distances for different corner installations here below
mm
m
m
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
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Magnet
The magnet fitting is the standard way of installing Soft Cells onto walls and
ceilings. For ceiling installations, safety wires should always be used. They
should also be applied for any situation where Soft Cells are installed 3m or
more above floor level, measured from the highest point of the Soft Cells to
the floor.
Amount of magnets is defined according the lengths and width of the panel
See drawing on next page (magnet detail). The correct number of magnets
are as standard factory mounted to the frame in the groove on the back of
the panel and can easily be moved into correct position by gently releasing
the magnet from the rhombus nut and sliding it along the groove. Magnets
should be evenly distributed along the panel edge.
Mount the steel plate on the wall or ceiling.
Align to the dimensions of the magnets mounted on the Soft Cells,
to ensure the largest possible area of contact.
Adjust by gently pushing the side of the Soft Cells.
2108 Magnet fitting v3
1085 Steel plate
1257 Magnet m5, 24
1258 Rhombus steel nut m5
4
450 mm
max 400
52
max 928 mm (first bracing
when frame over 1000mm)
max 900 mm
38,6
52
450 mm
max 400
max 928 mm (first bracing
when frame over 1000mm)
55
Magnet detail
SIDE VIEW
Bracing
(1202)
Magnet
fitting (2101)
max 400
900 mm
max 900 mm
BACK VIEW
5
max 400
900 mm
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Hinge fitting
The hinge fitting is used together with a push latch in situations, when access
behind the Soft Cells is required.
Amount of hinges equals the amount of push latches on the frame. All hinges
are fastened on one side of the Soft Cells frame. On the opposite side to
the hinges are the push latches. The perpendicular sides are left without
any fittings. Safety wires should only be placed on the push latch side of
the Soft Cells panel.
2104 Hinge fitting
Push latch
Push latch
latch
Push
1123
Keeper
1123 Socket button head screw m5x12
1123
1113
Keeper
Keeper
1113 Rhombus steel nut m5
1113
1124 Plate for hinge
1124
1121 Soft Cells hinge
1121
1124
1121
1123 Socket button head screw m5x12
1123
1123
1113 Rhombus steel nut m5
1113
1113
6
Push latch and hinge detail
55
Safety wire
A
Push latch
max 900 mm
Hinge
5 mm slotted holes for
mounting on
wall and ceiling
55
max 900 mm
6 mm hole for
mounting to Unistrut
DETAIL A
ACK VIEW
38,50 mm
for unistrut installation
6 mm hole for
mounting to Unistrut
max 400 mm
38,50 mm
for unistrut installation
35,50 mm
for unistrut installation
28 mm
for general installation
35,50 mm
for unistrut installation
DETAIL B
35,50
for un
6 mm hole for
mounting to Unistrut
DETAIL B
5 mm slotted holes for
mounting on
wall and ceiling
6 mm hole for
mounting to Unistrut
26 mm
for general installation
28 mm
for general installation
max 400 mm
max 900 mm
55
max 400 mm
max 900 mm
DETAIL A
28 m
for ge
DETAIL B
5 mm slotted holes for
26 mm mounting on
wall and ceiling
for general installation
Hinge
5 mm slotted holes for
mounting on
wall and ceiling
Hinge
max 900 mm
BACK VIEW
DETAIL A
450 mm
max 400
A
B
max 400 mm
DE VIEW
max 900 mm
450 mm
max 400
SIDE VIEW
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Hinge fitting to unistrut
It is possible to install the hinge fitting on a sub-structure of unistrut profiles.
Use the holes for M6 on the plate.
2104 Hinge fitting
Unistrut
Unistrut
Unistrut
(not provided
(not
delivered
by SC)
SC) by Soft Cells)
(not
delivered
by
Unistrut
nut
M6
Unistrut
Unistrutnut
nut M6
M6 (not provided by Soft Cells)
(not
delivered
by SC)
SC)
(not
delivered
by
Push
latch
Pushlatch
latch
Push
DIN
7991
M6
DIN
DIN7991
7991M6
M6 (not provided by Soft Cells)
(not delivered
delivered by
by SC)
SC)
(not
1123 Socket button head screw m5x12
1123
1123
Keeper
Keeper
Keeper
1113
1113
1113 Rhombus steel nut m5
Unistrut
Unistrut
Unistrut (not provided by Soft Cells)
(not delivered
delivered by
by SC)
SC)
(not
Unistrut
nut
M6
Unistrut
Unistrutnut
nutM6
M6 (not provided by Soft Cells)
(not delivered
delivered by
by SC)
SC)
(not
1124
1124 Plate for the hinge
1124
1121 Soft Cells hinge
1121
1121
DIN 7991
7991 M6
M6
DIN
DINdelivered
7991 M6 (not
provided by Soft Cells)
(not
by SC)
SC)
(not
delivered by
1123 Socket button head screw m5x12
1123
1123
1113
1113 Rhombus steel nut m5
1113
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Wire
Wire fitting is used only for ceiling installations. Pull the wire to move
it upwards. Push the collar (item 1119) to release the wire and move the
Soft Cells downwards.
2105 Wire fitting
1117 Ceiling mounting plate
1117
1118
1118 Ceiling mounting plate screw
1120
1120 Wire 1,8 with a lock
1119
1119 Tensioner
1111
1111 Washer 12x1
1112
1112 Set screw m5x16
1113 Rhombus steel nut m5
1113
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min 110 mm
Wire detail
Front Fabric
max 928 mm (first bracing
when frame over 1000mm)
450mm
max 400
52
SIDE VIEW
Wire fitting (2105)
38,6
max 900 mm
Bracing
(1202)
Front fa
max 450
400 mm
52
min 110 mm
max 928 mm (first bracing
when frame over 1000mm)
Depending on the
type of absorbent
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Front Fabric
VIEW FROM BELOW
max 400 mm
BACK VIEW
Wire fitting (2105)
max 900 mm
Bracing
(1202)
Depending on the
type of absorbent
max 400 mm
Front fabric
39
VIEW FROM BELOW
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Safety wire
Safety wires are required for ceiling installations. They should also be applied
for any situation where Soft Cells are installed 3m or more above floor level,
measured from the highest point of the Soft Cells to the floor.
Safety wires are attached to the Soft Cells panel by fastnening the eyestrap
to the groove on the back of the panel. Three safety wires per panel should
be installed placed on three different panel edges forming the largest possible triangle.
2109, 2110 and 2111 Safety wire system
1287 Ceiling hook
1284, 1285 and 1286 Safety wire w/carabiner hooks
400/1000/1600 mm
1283 Hexagon socket screw
1282 Eye strap
1258 Rhombus steel nut
Safety wire location - examples
item no. 1236
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