Howdens SDH3603 Operating instructions

Howdens
Brand
Howdens
Model
SDH3603
Type
Operating instructions

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Howdens
Professional
Fast Fit
Light Oak
Chevron
Flooring
20
Years
Domestic
Warranty
5
Years Medium
Commercial
Warranty
1291mm x 327mm x 8mm
6 Panels Per Pack
Coverage 2.53m
Pack Weight: 18.31kgs
*Planks should be
glued in a commercial
fit application
(D3 PVA Glue)
AC 4
Important information
Features and benefits
Simple and quick installation with no tapping or glue required*
Sealed packs must be stored for at least 48 hours where they are to
be laid.
Packs are to be laid flat on the floor with at least 50cm between
packs and walls.
Packs should be stored in a room with a minimum temperature of
18°C.
Do not open packs until you are ready to install the flooring.
The fitting method for this flooring is unique and laying instructions
must be followed on the reverse of this sheet
48
18 C
hrs
Compression proof
& impact resistant
Suitable for hot water &
electrical underfloor heating
Flooring can be
taken up again
Planks can be
independently fitted
*see stage 11 of installation
27°c max
EN 14041:2004
Laminate flooring for internal non structural use
40 Portman Square, London W1H 6LT
Howden Joinery Group Plc
13
HJ-003-JCv5
Reaction to fire: CLass CfI - s1
Content of Pentachlorophenol: <0.1 mg/kg (ppm)
Emission of Formaldehyde: Class E1
Slipperiness: NPD
Thermal Resistance: ≤ 0.15 (m²K)/W
Thermal Conductivity: NPD
Aquabloc
IMPORTANT LAMINATE FLOORING FITTING NOTICE
•
Subfloor must be flat, smooth, clean and permanently dry
•
Use spacers to create the required expansion gap (minimum 10mm) around the edge of
the room and all fixed objects including door frames, radiator pipes & cabinet legs
•
Check the moisture content of subfloor and apply suitable moisture barrier if required
•
Short joints should be a minimum of 200mm apart from the short-end joint on the
previous row
•
Do not install kitchen cabinets on top of the floor
•
Three ‘A’ planks and three ‘B’ planks are supplied in
the pack. Plank types must be alternated row by row
6 Planks
x3 (A) x3 (B)
HD912041
General Instructions
Pre-installation
Installation
Care & Maintenance
Clean the subfloor
SMOOTH
GRADUALLY INCREASE
TEMPERATURE BY 5° PER DAY
TO A MAX OF 27°
SEEK ADVICE FROM
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
MANUFACTURER
CLEAN
DRY
Water and electric*
systems can be used
*electric systems must be
encased in a minimum of 9mm
of levelling compound
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
CHECK SUBFLOOR MOISTURE CONTENT
CONCRETE
CEMENT SCREEDS
ANHYDRITE
CONCRETE
CEMENT SCREEDS
ANHYDRITE
FLOORBOARDS
CHIPBOARD
PLYWOOD
MAX
27 C
NOTE:
ADDITIONAL EXPANSION
GAP REQUIRED FOR RUNS
LONGER THAN 20M IN
THE FORM OF A THRESHOLD
STRIP
10mm EXPANSION GAP
1m
Max 2mm
0
mins
uv
115kg
MAX
1
18°c - 27°c
48
hrs
LEVELLING
COMPOUND
FLOATING
MAKE SURE
EXISTING TIMBER
SUB FLOORS
ARE SECURE
PLYWOOD OVER
EXISTING FLOORS
IN POOR CONDITION
TOOLS REQUIRED
CHOOSE DIRECTION OF INSTALLATION
UNDERLAY REQUIRED
MINERAL BASED
DPM
OR
MAX 0.5cm%Cement <2CM% 8 - 12% Moisture content
Breathable moisture barrier
i.e - Bitumen moisture barrier
paper can be used
DPM
Calcium Carbide Test
Always install a DPM where there are
concerns over moisture in the subfloor
TIMBER BASED
2
LAY UNDERLAY & FIT FIRST ROW
10mm
10mm
Take planks from dierent packs when fitting
10M Max
10M Max
Example of two rows laying from two packs. Each pack
contains x3 planks (A) & x3 planks (B)
3
LAY FIRST TWO ROWS TOGETHER
(diagram shows laying order example)
MEASURE & CUT PLANKS
AS REQUIRED
LAY OTHER ROWS ONE AT A TIME
MAINTAINING CHEVRON PATTERN
>200mm
Pack 1 example (white)
Use spacers around
the edge of the room
>200mm
>200mm>200mm
PLANK REMOVAL
No steam mops should be used
Well wrung out mop and
cleaning cloth can also be used
Slide the planks apart to release
Castor cups
Soft castors
Felt pads
Entrance mats
ø
Fit into long edge, then slide
along and push down
Cut around frame Cut under the door frame
Ensure all panels are fully engaged and straight
FITTING AROUND OR UNDER
DOOR FRAMES
5
Ensure expansion gaps are maintained
Note: Glue the cut section when cutting around pipes
10mm expansion
gap required around
pipework
6
CUTTING AROUND PIPEWORK
Measure width of panel required and cut
Ensure applicable expansion gap is maintained
7
LAST ROW
>50mm
10mm
>50mm
>200mm
RH <70%
A
1 4 6 8 10
11
2 3 5 7 9
A A A
B B BBB
4
USE DOOR THRESHOLDS
where required
8-10mm
25°
25°
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