SECTION 09 64 00

WOOD DANCE FLOORING

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Wood dance flooring system.
1.	Sprung floor system. (Harlequin Activity Sprung Floor System)
2.	Sprung floor system. (Harlequin WoodSpring Basketweave Sprung Floor System)
3.	Sprung floor system. (Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc Sprung Floor System)
4.	Sprung floor system. (Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc Stage Sprung Floor System) 
5.	Sprung floor system. (Harlequin AeroDeck Sprung Floor System)
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
B.	Section 06 20 00 - Finish Carpentry.
1.3	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.
B.	Product Data:  Manufacturer's data sheets on each finished product to be used, including:
1.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3.	Installation methods.
C.	Selection Samples:  For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color samples representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
D.	Verification Samples:  For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
1.4	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Installer Qualifications:  Installer shall have at least three years experience in installing similar dance floor systems and shall be approved by the manufacturer.
B.	Mock-Up:  Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
1.	Finish areas designated by Architect.
2.	Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and gloss are approved by Architect.
3.	Rebuild mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
1.5	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
1.6	PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.	The flooring system shall not be delivered and installed until all masonry, plastering, tile work and all overhead mechanical and electrical trades are completed and building is enclosed and weather tight.
B.	Permanent heat, light and ventilation shall be installed and operating during and after installation, maintaining a temperature range of 65 to 80 degrees F and a relative humidity range of 35 percent to 50 percent.
C.	Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results.  Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.
1.7	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer warrants its sub floor construction materials to be free from manufacturing defects for a minimum of two years and its integrated vinyl surfaces to be free from manufacturing defects for five years.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Harlequin Floors, which is located at:<BR />1531 Glen Ave.<BR />Moorestown, NJ 08057<BR />Toll Free Tel: 800-642-6440<BR />Fax: 856-231-4403<BR />Email: request info (contact@harlequinfloors.com);Web: https://us.harlequinfloors.com .
B.	Substitutions:  Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00.
2.2	HARLEQUIN ACTIVITY SPRUNG FLOOR SYSTEM
A.	System: A sprung or floating dance floor system consisting of a sub floor construction utilizing system specific components with an integrated surface.
1.	Product: Harlequin Activity Sprung Floor System by American Harlequin Corporation.
2.	Surface:  Vinyl.
3.	Surface:  Hardwood.
B.	Performance:
1.	Maximum Distributed Load: 1380 lb/sy (750 kg/sm).
2.	Maximum Dynamic Load: 645 lb/sy (320 kg/sm).
3.	Weight with Vinyl Surface: 37 to 46 lb/sy (20 to 25 kg/sm).
4.	Weight with Hardwood Surface: 47 to 50 lb/sy (25.5 to 27 kg/sm).
5.	Overall Thickness: 2 to 2-1/8 inches (51 to 54 mm) plus top surface.
C.	Performance Surface:
1.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Cascade, thickness: 0.080 inch (2 mm).
2.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Fiesta, thickness: 0.080 inch (2 mm).
3.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Standfast, thickness: 0.100 inch (2.6 mm).
4.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio, thickness: 0.120 inch (3 mm).
5.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio B, thickness: 0.120 inch (3 mm).
6.	Hardwood Performance Surface:  Prefinished hardwood surface, thickness: 0.75 inch (19 mm).
D.	Top Panel, Sub-surface:  Semi-flexible Harlequin moisture resistant load distribution panels.
E.	Lower Panel, Sub-surface:  Semi-flexible, Harlequin moisture resistant load distribution panels.
F.	Progressive Resistance Suspension 2 layers:  Synthetic, open cell, cellular urethane. 
G.	Damp-proof Membrane: 6 mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene.
H.	Edge Trim, Skirting Profile: "P" rubber /polyurethane composite extrusion 4 inches (102 mm) high with 1 inch (25.4 mm) toe, black.
2.3	HARLEQUIN WOODSPRING BASKETWEAVE SPRUNG FLOOR SYSTEM
A.	System: A sprung or floating dance floor system consisting of a sub floor construction utilizing system specific components with an integrated surface.
1.	Product: Harlequin WoodSpring Basketweave Sprung Floor System by American Harlequin Corporation.
2.	Surface:  Vinyl.
3.	Surface:  Hardwood.
B.	Performance:
1.	Maximum Static Load: 1200 lb/sy (650 kg/sm).
2.	Maximum Dynamic Load: 555 lb/sy (300 kg/sm).
3.	Weight with Vinyl Surface: 37 to 46 lb/sy (20 to 25 kg/sm)
4.	Overall Thickness:  Total thickness of the Harlequin WoodSpring Basketweave System is nominal 3-1/2 inches (89 mm).
5.	Meets DIN Standard Test 18032 Part II.
C.	Performance Surface:
1.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Cascade, thickness: 0.080 inch (2 mm).
2.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Fiesta, thickness: 0.080 inch (2 mm).
3.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Standfast, thickness: 0.100 inch (2.6 mm).
4.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio, thickness: 0.120 inch (3 mm).
5.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio B, thickness: 0.120 inch (3 mm).
6.	Hardwood Performance Surface: Prefinished hardwood surface, thickness: 0.75 inch (19 mm). 
D.	Vinyl Performance Surface, Lower Panel, Sub-surface:  Semi-flexible, Flooring Grade underlayment panels. Top Panel, Sub-surface:  Semi-flexible, moisture-resistant load distribution panels.
E.	Three layers of basket weave stringers.
F.	Progressive Resistance Suspension:  Rubber suspension pads.
2.4	HARLEQUIN LIBERTY LATCHLOC SPRUNG FLOOR SYSTEM 
A.	System: The Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc Panel floor is comprised of multiple, fully pre-manufactured, panels that are joined by means of a rounded tongue and groove interconnection, with a latching system specific to Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc Sprung Dance Floor Panels.  Panel uniformity shall be achieved by utilization of raw materials and manufacturing techniques over which exacting quality control is exercised. The nature and specific placement pattern of the progressively resistant Dual-Durometer Suspension Towers adhered to the underside of the panel produces a safe suspension that is uniform and consistent across the entirety of the assembled floor surface.  Delivered in standard panel sizes of 48 inches by 96 inches (1219 mm by 2438 mm) and 48 inches by 48 inches (1219 mm by 1219 mm) panels are easily installed with one turn of an allen key. The method of installation and panel connection permits subsequent relocation of the Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc Panel System. 
1.	Product: Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc Sprung Floor System by American Harlequin Corporation. 
B.	Performance: 
1.	Maximum Static Load:  1200 lb/sy (550 kg/sm). 
2.	Maximum Dynamic Load:  1500 lb/sy (680 kg/sm). 
3.	Maximum Point Load:  2482 lb (1126 kg). 
4.	Weight per Panel (permanent installation):  86 lb (39 kg). 
5.	Overall Thickness:  1-7/16 inches (37 mm) plus flooring.
C.	Performance Surface:
1.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Cascade, thickness: 0.080 inch (2 mm). 
2.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Fiesta, thickness: 0.080 inch (2 mm). 
3.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Reversible, thickness: 0.050 inch (1.3 mm).
4.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Reversible Pro, thickness: 0.060 inch (1.5 mm).
5.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Standfast, thickness: 0.100 inch (2.6 mm).
6.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio, thickness: 0.120 inch (3 mm). 
7.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio B, thickness: 0.120 inch (3 mm). 
D.	Panel:  11/16 inch (18 mm) thick, composed of Northern grade Birch, resin bonded.
E.	Face:  Birch face, engineered hardwood core compressed with water resistant phenolic resins yielding void free density of 41.3 lb/cf (656 kg/cu. M), cross band reinforced.
F.	Suspension:  Synthetic, closed cell, cellular urethane, 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick, (length, width, and pattern of placement as engineered by manufacturer), Dual-Durometer, combined low and high modulus. Flammability burn rate (inches per minute) = 0.
G.	Finish:  Clear, abrasion resistant, nonflammable, polyurethane.
H.	Tongue:  Dowel, hardwood, uniform concentricity, diameter 3/8 inch (9.5 mm), length variable.
2.5	HARLEQUIN LIBERTY LATCHLOC STAGE SPRUNG FLOOR SYSTEM
A.	System:  The Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc Stage Sprung Floor System is comprised of multiple, fully pre-manufactured, panels that are joined by means of a rounded tongue and groove interconnection, with a latching system specific to Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc  Stage Sprung Floor Panels.  Panel uniformity shall be achieved by utilization of raw materials and manufacturing techniques over which exacting quality control is exercised. The nature and specific placement pattern of the progressively resistant Dual-Durometer Suspension Towers adhered to the underside of the panel produces a safe suspension that is uniform and consistent across the entirety of the assembled floor surface. Panels have tempered hardboard attached to underside for ease of sliding panels into position and to protect the elastomer blocks. Delivered in standard panel sizes of 48 inches by 96 inches (1219 mm by 2438 mm) and 48 inches by 48 inches (1219 mm by 1219 mm) panels are easily installed with one turn of an 'allen' key. The method of installation and panel connection permits subsequent relocation of the Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc Stage Panel System.
1.	Product:  Harlequin Liberty Latchloc Stage Sprung Floor System by American Harlequin Corporation.
B.	Performance: 
1.	Maximum Static Load:  1200 lb/sy (550 kg/sm).
2.	Maximum Dynamic Load:  1500 lb/sy (680 kg/sm).
3.	Maximum Point Load:  2482 lb (1126 kg).
4.	Weight per Panel:  93 lb (42 kg).
5.	Overall Thickness:  1-9/16 inches (40 mm) plus flooring.
C.	Performance Surface:
1.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Cascade, thickness:  0.080 inch (2 mm).
2.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Fiesta, thickness:  0.080 inch (2 mm).
3.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Reversible, thickness:  0.050 inch (1.3 mm).
4.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Reversible Pro, thickness:  0.060 inch (1.5 mm).
5.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Standfast, thickness:  0.100 inch (2.6 mm).
6.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio, thickness:  0.120 inch (3 mm).
7.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio B, thickness:  0.120 inch (3 mm).
D.	Panel:  11/16 inch (18 mm) thick, composed of Northern grade Birch, resin bonded.
E.	Face:  Birch face, engineered hardwood core compressed with water resistant phenolic resins yielding void free density of 41.3 lb/cf (656 kg/cu m), cross band reinforced.
F.	Suspension:  Synthetic, closed cell, cellular urethane, 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick, (length, width, and pattern of placement as engineered by manufacturer), Dual-Durometer, combined low and high modulus. Flammability burn rate (inches per minute) = 0.
G.	Finish:  Clear, abrasion resistant, nonflammable, polyurethane.
H.	Tongue:  Dowel, hardwood, uniform concentricity, diameter 3/8 inch (9.5 mm), length variable.
I.	Bottom:  Attached to suspension towers of stage panel model, 1/8 inch (3 mm) hardboard; tempered.
2.6	HARLEQUIN AERODECK SPRUNG FLOOR SYSTEM 
A.	System: The Harlequin AeroDeck Panel floor is comprised of multiple, fully pre-manufactured, panels that are joined by means of a modified tongue and groove interconnection, with a latching system specific to Harlequin AeroDeck Sprung Dance Floor Panels.  Panel uniformity shall be achieved by utilization of raw materials and manufacturing techniques over which exacting quality control is exercised. The nature and specific placement pattern of the progressively resistant Dual-Durometer Suspension Towers adhered to the underside of the panel produces a safe suspension that is uniform and consistent across the entirety of the assembled floor surface.  Delivered in standard panel sizes of 48 inches by 96 inches (1219 mm by 2438 mm) and 48 inches by 48 inches (1219 mm by 1219 mm) panels are easily installed with one turn of an 'Hex' key. The method of installation and panel connection permits subsequent relocation of the Harlequin Panel Floor System. 
1.	Product: Harlequin AeroDeck Sprung Floor System by American Harlequin Corporation. 
B.	Performance: 
1.	Maximum Static Load: 1250 lb (566.9 kg). 
2.	Maximum Dynamic Load: 600 lb (272.15 kg). 
3.	Weight per Full Panel: 54 lb (24.5 kg). 
4.	Overall Thickness: 1-13/16 inches (46.04 mm) plus flooring. 
C.	Performance Surface:
1.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Cascade, thickness: 0.080 inch (2 mm). 
2.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Fiesta, thickness: 0.080 inch (2 mm). 
3.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Reversible, thickness: 0.050 inch (1.3 mm).
4.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Reversible Pro, thickness: 0.060 inch (1.5 mm).
5.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Standfast, thickness: 0.100 inch (2.6 mm).
6.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio, thickness: 0.120 inch (3 mm). 
7.	Vinyl Performance Surface:  Harlequin Studio B, thickness: 0.120 inch (3 mm). 
D.	Panel:  1-1/16 inch (26.98 mm) thick, balanced construction, single piece. 
E.	Face:  Engineered Fiber resonated panels, Polyethylene honeycomb core compressed with water proof phenolic resins yielding void free density of 41.3 lb/cf (656 kg/cu. M). 
F.	Suspension:  Synthetic, closed cell, cellular urethane, 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick, (length, width, and pattern of placement as engineered by manufacturer), Dual-Durometer, combined low and high modulus. Flammability burn rate (inches per minute) = 0. 
G.	Finish:  Clear, abrasion resistant, nonflammable, fiber glass panels. 
H.	Tongue:  Dowel incorporated to panel edge at a uniform concentricity, diameter 3/8 inch (9.5 mm), length variable. 
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
1.	The Contractor shall provide a concrete slab smooth and level to a tolerance of 1/4 inch (6.5 mm) in a 10 feet (3 m) radius.  High areas shall be ground down and low areas filled with appropriate leveling compounds.
2.	Concrete sub floors shall be cured and dry to industry standards. They shall have an adequate moisture barrier beneath and at the perimeter of the slab.
3.	Wood sub floors shall be structurally sound, and level.  Loose boards and nails shall be secured and gaps filled.
B.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2	PREPARATION
A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B.	Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
3.3	INSTALLATION
A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
1.	Flooring shall be stored on the premises for 24-48 hours before installation commences, or as required for acclimation.  The flooring installer will make final determination of acclimation period.
3.4	PROTECTION
A.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

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