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Installation Instructions

Laminate Flooring Uniclick Click Lock Zero Acclimate

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Products Included

Approved Grade Levels

Approved Installation Methods

Laminate Flooring with locking edges profile.

Designated Zero acclimation.

Above Grade.

On Grade.

Below Grade.

Primary Method: Floating

Optional Method: Full Spread Glue (except

products with attached underlayment)

Owner/Installer Responsibility

The owner is advised to be at home during the installation for consultation/direction. The owner and installer should discuss installation and

layout to maximize satisfaction. If this is not possible, consultation should be done prior to installation.

The owner/installer assumes all responsibility for product quality of completed installation.

PERFORM PRE-INSTALL INSPECTION. FOR CLAIMS PURPOSES, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO OPEN UP TO 4 BOXES FOR PRODUCT INSPECTION. DO NOT OPEN

ALL THE BOXES. OPENING ALL THE BOXES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRODUCT. INSPECT ALL THE PLANKS IN THESE 4 BOXES CAREFULLY.

EXAMINE FLOORING FOR COLOR, FINISH AND QUALITY. IF YOU DISCOVER THAT PRODUCTS ARE DEFECTIVE, OR IF MATERIAL IS QUESTIONABLE, YOU

SHOULD CONTACT THE RETAILER. IF YOU ARE SATISFIED, PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION.

Flooring to be installed in one large area should be purchased at the same time. Product purchased at a later time than the first purchase

may vary beyond your expectations.

Accessories, trims and moldings are manufactured to coordinate with the varied appearances of the floor planks. Any exact matches are

coincidental. Non-matching accessories are not defective products.

This product is manufactured according to strict quality standards. In the event that defects are discovered in the field, the industry

standards permit a defect tolerance not to exceed 5%. The defects may be of any type, whether manufactured or natural. Order an

additional 5% extra for cutting wastage and grading allowances (10% for diagonal installations).

During installation, inspect the planks continuously. Defects that can be seen from a standing position should be cut off or held out.

Installing defective planks implies acceptance.

Squeaking and clicking noises are the result of interactions among flooring, joists and subfloors when they move. Limiting the movements of

the flooring system usually eliminates most of these noises. Sometimes, it is impossible to eliminate them completely and minor squeaking

or clicking noises are to be accepted as normal flooring phenomenon. Minor scratches can generally be repaired with the use of putty, stain

or filler. It is an industry standard practice of flooring installation and it should be accepted as normal by the home owner.

If You Need More Information

To assure the warranty is not inadvertently voided, before proceeding with any activity that is not covered in this manual, please contact our

Technical Support Department.

Acclimation and In-service Conditions

This product does not require acclimation provided there are no extreme temperature and humidity differences between warehouse

retailer, transportation and final installation site. I.e., Temperature of no less than 60°F at any location and no more than 20% Relative

Humidity difference between locations. Conditions in which the floor was installed should be maintained continuously thereafter.

Acceptable in-service temperature range is 60°F-80°F and relative humidity (RH) of 35%-60%. Document as much installation conditions as

CAUTION: CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

This product can create wood dust and emit formaldehyde of which are known to the State of California to cause cancer.

CAUTION: ASBESTOS IN EXISTING FLOOR

Home Legend product does not contain asbestos. Existing installed resilient flooring and asphaltic adhesive may contain asbestos fillers

or crystalline silica. Do not sand, dry sweep, dry scrape, drill, saw, bead-blast, or mechanically chip or pulverize existing resilient

flooring, backing, lining felt, asphaltic “cutback” adhesive or other adhesive. See “Recommended Work Practices for Removal of

Resilient Floor Coverings” (rfci.com) for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient covering structures.

CAUTION: WOOD DUST

Sawing, sanding and machining this product can produce wood dust. It can cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation. Avoid prolonged

exposure to wood dust. Power tools should be equipped with a dust collector. If possible, perform wood dust generating activities

outdoors. If high dust levels are encountered, use an appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Installation Instructions Laminate Flooring Uniclick Click Lock Zero Acclimate Visit homelegend.com for latest version of installation instructions. Products Included Laminate Flooring with locking edges profile. Designated Zero acclimation. Approved Grade Levels Above Grade. On Grade. Below Grade.
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possible below. Date: ______________ Relative Humidity (%):______ Temperature (F°):______ Subfloor Type:______________________ Subfloor Avg. Moisture Content:________ Job Site Condition Prior to installation, the installer must ensure that at the time of installation, the job site conditions including subfloor/substrate, ambient temperature and relative humidity, and all impacting variables will not negatively affect floor.
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Please note: Concrete moisture content may be acceptable the time of the test. These tests do not guarantee a perpetual “dry” concrete slab. The concrete slab moisture content can vary at other times of the year. We are not responsible for moisture related damage to installed flooring. Wood Subfloor Requirements It must be clean; no presence of construction debris, soil, mud and any other objects on or adhering to the floor; no protrusions of nails, debris, metals should remain.
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Tools and Materials Basics: Tape measure • Moisture meter (wood, concrete or both) • Chalk line & chalk • Hammer • Electric power saw • Carbide tipped saw blade for fine cut • NIOSH-designated dust mask • Hand saw or jamb saw • Eye protection • Straight edge or Spacers • Pry Bar • Mallet • Broom • Color matched wood putty • Tapping block • Pull bar Additional Supplies for Glue-Down Method: Flooring adhesive • Trowels • Adhesive remover for selected adhesive • Clean rags • Weight roller • 3M Blue tape Safety
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Floating Installation Procedure Step 1 - Pre-install Activities • Rack up planks from several boxes. • Ensure ensure that the end joints are staggered at least 6” between the rows. Random or repeat pattern is a matter of preference. See diagram below. • Inspect product for defects. If material is questionable, contact the retailer immediately. Do not proceed with installation Step 2 – Install Moisture Barrier (if on concrete) and Optional Underlayment if selected.
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Step 5 – Tight Spaces • In tight spaces use the pull bar and a hammer. See diagrams below. Step 6 – Pipes • Expansion gaps around vertical pipes is created by drilling a hole through a locked ends joint. • Drill a hole the size of the diameter plus ¾ inch for expansion. • Separate the panels and rejoin them around the pipe. See diagrams. Step 7 - Under Door Frames • Ensure a 3/8 inch expansion gap between floor and door jamb. • Use a tapping block and a hammer, or a pull bar and a hammer. See diagrams.
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Glue Down Installation Procedure PLEASE NOTE: ANY EXCESS GLUE WHICH SEEPS ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY WITH ADHESIVE REMOVER The steps in glue down method are very similar to the floating installation method. The only difference is the application of the glue to the subfloor prior to installation. For more detail instruction, see the floating installation section above Step 1 – Make sure the flooring does not have an attached underlayment.
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Accessories Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may differ from pictures. T-Molding is used to create a transition between floor coverings of similar heights or to cover an expansion gap. Stair Nose is used in conjunction with flooring installed on stair steps or finished edge of a higher level floor like in a sunken living room. Carpet Reducer (also called Baby Threshold or End Cap) is used to transition floor coverings of differing heights.
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Care and Maintenance Daily Maintenance 1. Sweep dust mop or vacuum your floor regularly to remove any particles that could cause abrasion or scratch your floor. CAUTION: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a floor and should never be used. 2. Use a damp mop to remove spots and soil. Apply appropriate cleaning solution to the cleaning cloth / mop. Do NOT apply directly to the floor. • For lightly soiled area, clean with distilled water.
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Warranty This flooring product comes with a Home Legend Limited Wear Warranty. The warranty applies to original purchaser of the flooring. It warrants the original purchaser that the finish surface will not wear through for duration of the stated warranty from the date of purchase. Please contact our Customer Service Representative by calling our toll free number or send in the warranty registration below for a written copy which provides detail terms of coverage and limitations.