Specifications

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v4 EQc2: Indoor Environmental Quality – Low emitting materials:
Option 1 (Flooring). General emissions evaluation. Verified third-party CA 01350 certificate is available.
Option 2. Budget Calculation Method.
V4 INc1: Innovation:
Option 1. The floating, interlocking installation system removes the requirement of using any flooring adhesive. Also, the
creative subfloor preparation method negates the need for epoxy mitigation systems while also avoiding mold and IAQ
issues.
Conditions & Storage
Conditions
Areas must be enclosed weather tight and properly conditioned at a constant (± 5°F) service temperature that is between
65°F and 80°F with ambient relative humidity between 35% - 65%. In addition, the substrate surface must be at least 5°F
above dew point for 72 hours prior to, during, and for 24 hours after the installation.
Note: Dew point calculators are available on the web. Windows etc. must also be covered for 2 hours prior, during, and
for 24 hours after installation.
Storage
Do not stack pallets and store in dry conditions between 65°F and 80°F.
Preparation
Warnings
xcore connect™ contains a small amount of crystalline silica as does all concrete. The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) has exposure limits for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica. These limits must be
followed. All Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be read, understood and followed. All local, state and federal regulations
must be followed. This includes but is not limited to the removal of in-place asbestos containing material.
Wooden Subfloors
Unless stated otherwise all wooden subfloors must be prepared in accordance with ASTM F1482 Standard Practice for
Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring. The substrate must be clean
(without contaminates), dry (≤ 8% moisture content) and structurally sound and smooth enough for the project.
Wood floors must be double layer construction with a minimum total thickness of 1”. The subfloor must be rigid, free from
movement, and have at least 18” of well-ventilated air space below. Sleepers must not be directly in contact with concrete
or earth, and a suitable vapor retarder must cover the ground beneath the subfloor. Do not install directly over Masonite
TM
, Luan, fire retardant products, particle or chipboard. The requirements of the “Flatness Requirements” section must
also be met.
Gypsum Subfloors
Unless stated otherwise, all Gypsum subfloors must be prepared in accordance with ASTM F2678 Standard Practice for
Preparing Panel Underlayments, Thick Poured Gypsum Concrete Underlayments, Thick Poured Lightweight Cellular
Concrete Underlayments, and Concrete Subfloors with Underlayment Patching Compounds to Receive Resilient
Flooring. The requirements of the “Flatness Requirements” section must also be met.
Concrete Subfloors