PERGO Max Hardwood Instrucciones De Instalación

Locking Engineered Hardwood Floating and Direct Glue Installation Instructions
PergoMax Locking Engineered Hardwood can be installed over most properly prepared subfloors and is engineered to be dimensionally stable, making it suitable for
installation over all grade levels where moisture conditions do not exist. We continuously make technological advancements that improve product performance and
installation. To confirm you have the most recent installation instructions, please contact Consumer Services, 1-800-33-PERGO.
Caution: Wood Dust
Cutting, sanding or machining wood products produces wood dust . While wood
products are not hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
and the State of California have classified wood dust as a human carcinogen.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product produces wood dust when cut, sanded
or machined.
Wood dust is considered a carcinogen by the State of California.
Precautionary Measures: Airborne wood dust can cause respiratory, skin and eye
irritation. Power tools should be equipped with a dust collector. Use an appropriate
NIOSH-designated dust mask. Avoid dust contact with skin and eyes.
First Aid Measures in case of irritations: In case of irritation flush eyes with water.
If needed seek medical attention. If dermatitis occurs, seek medical attention.
To request a Material Safety Data Sheet, call 1-800–33-PERGO
INSTALLER / OWNER RESPONSIBILITY:
It is the responsibility of the Installer and Owner to ensure that job site environmental,
sub-floor and subsurface conditions involved meet or exceed all requirements as outlined
in installation instructions prior to installation. Manufacturer declines all responsibility for
product performance or installation failure due to sub-floor, substrate or environmental
deficiencies or jobsite conditions.
All work involving water or moisture (plumbing, masonry, painting, plastering) must be
completed prior to flooring being delivered. Building envelope must be complete and exterior
doors and windows installed. Exterior grading and gutter downspouts should be completed
and permanent HVAC systems in operation for 14 days prior to flooring being delivered to job
site. Measures should be taken to protect floors from other trade work. Do not cover floors
with plastic, red rosin, felt or wax paper or previously used cardboard. Instead use
a breathable material such as clean, dry, plain uncoated cardboard or Kraft paper.
Inks from printed cardboard could damage the hardwood floor. The floor should be
thoroughly cleaned before covering to remove grit and debris that would damage the finish.
The floor must be completely covered to eliminate uneven ambering from exposure to UV light.
Manufacturer requires that Locking Engineered Hardwood products acclimate
for 48 hours prior to installation. Acclimation allows flooring to achieve equilibrium
moisture content (EMC) with the installation environment. All wood continually expands and
contracts until it reaches moisture equilibrium with the environment in which it's installed.
As with all wood flooring, expansion and contraction will be minimized if climate control is
consistently maintained year round. This is especially important with tropical species,
because denser woods experience more significant shrinkage in low moisture /
low humidity environments. Room temperature should be 60°– 80° F, with relative
humidity between 35 –55%. These environmental conditions are specified as
pre-installation requirements and must be maintained for the life of the product.
Building interiors are affected by two distinct humidity seasons – Heating and Non-Heating.
Care should be taken to maintain humidity levels between 35-55%. Manufacturer
warranties do not cover natural expansion and contraction which results in
separation between planks, or damage caused by excessively low or high
humidity. Seasonal gapping is not considered a manufacturing defect.
Heating season – Low Humidity, Dry: All heating methods create dry, low humidity
conditions. Humidifiers are recommended to prevent excessive shrinkage or gapping in
wood floors due to seasonal periods of low humidity.
Non Heating Season and Coastal or Waterfront Areas – High Humidity, Wet:
During the non-heating season proper humidity levels should be maintained by using an
air conditioner, dehumidifier or by turning on your heating system periodically during the
summer months.
WARNING! DO NOT MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT
FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC "CUTBACK" ADHESIVES OR
OTHER ADHESIVES.
Previously installed resilient floor covering products and the asphaltic or cutback adhesives
used to install them may contain either asbestos fibers and/or crystalline silica. Avoid
creating dust. Inhalation of asbestos or crystalline dust is a cancer and respiratory tract
hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly increases the risk of
serious bodily harm. Unless positively certain that the product is a non-asbestos containing
material, you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the material
be tested to determine asbestos content and may govern the removal and disposal of
material. See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publication
"Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings" for detailed
information and instructions on removing all resilient covering structures.
Do not install in full bathrooms or powder rooms. Do not glue down over radiant heat.
Examine flooring for color, finish, quality and the same lot number prior to
installation. If material is unacceptable, contact the retailer immediately. Wood is a natural
product and contains characteristics such as variations in color, tone and graining. Flooring
is manufactured in accordance with industry standards, which allows manufacturing and
natural defect tolerances up to 5% of the total installation. Installer should work from several
cartons with the same lot number to ensure good color and shade blend. Installer should not
install undesirable pieces. Installation is considered acceptance.
Flooring warranties DO NOT cover materials with visible defects once they are
installed. Installer and Owner are responsible for final inspection of flooring manufacture,
grade, finish and lot number. Purchase an additional 5% of flooring to allow for cuts and an
additional 10% if installing diagonally.
WARRANTY NOTE: Installer should provide owner with one carton end label from
product installed for warranty purposes. Owner should retain carton end label and
copy of their original sales invoice with product style name and style number for
their records. Excess flooring should be retained and stored in climate controlled
area for future repairs in the event planks are ever damaged.
The use of stain, filler or putty for correction is considered a normal practice and a routine
part of the installation.
TOOLS:
BASIC TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES:
• Broom • Safety glasses
• Terry cloth towels • Carbide
• Chalk line • Blades wood spacers
• Mineral spirits • Straight edge
• Coordinating stain, • Table Saw
filler or putty • Tape measure
• Hand or electric jam saw • Carpenter's square
• Coordinating transition • Pry bar or trim puller
strips/trim/molding • Utility knife
• Power circular saw or • Pencil
miter saw • Pull bar
• Thick felt or rubber pads • Hammer and drill
• Wood/concrete moisture • Tapping block
meter or both • 75 lb. Smooth Roller
• Moisture resistant
hardwood flooring
underlayment (float install)
• Premium grade urethane
or acrylic Wood Flooring
Adhesive (Glue Install)
• Trowel as recommended
by adhesive manufacturer
• Premium Hardwood
Flooring Cleaner