Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsMSI ManualsEngineered HardwoodGrant Manor 9 mm T x 7 inW x 48 in. L Engineered Hardwood Flooring (24 cases/560.88 sq. ft./pallet)

WOOD DUST WARNING

ASBESTOS WARNING

GENERAL

REQUIRED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:

HARDWOOD FLOORING

INSTALLATION

should be equipped with a dust collector to reduce airborne wood

dust. Wear an appropriate NIOSH approved dust mask to reduce

exposure to airborne wood dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In

case of irritation, ush eyes or skin with water for at least 15 minutes.

In cases of sever irritation; seek immediate medical attention.

the risk of serious bodily harm. Unless positively certain that the

previously installed 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 (WWW.RFCI.com) publication

“Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor

Coverings” for detailed information and instructions on removing all

resilient covering structures.

involving water or moisture (e.g. painting, plumbing, etc.) must be

completed prior to ooring being delivered.

It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to ensure that the job

site environment, suboor, and subsurface conditions are meeting

or exceeding the requirements as outlined in this installation

instruction manual prior to the install. The ooring manufacturer will

not cover any issues related to installation failure, suboor/substrate

deciencies, or environmental/jobsite conditions.

• Clean white cloth/towel

• Appropriate engineered wood oor adhesive

• NIOSH approved dust mask • Plastic scraper

• Pry bar/trim puller

• Pull bar

• Starting row wedges

• Broom/Vacuum

• Thick felt protectors

• Straight edge ruler or T‐ square

• Pencil

• Tape measure

• Dust mask or respirator

• Concrete in‐situ moisture meter

• Chalk line

• Tapping block

• Appropriate adhesive trowel

WARNING! The International Agency for Research on Cancer has

classied wood dust as a nasal carcinogen. Sawing, cutting, sanding,

and/or machining of wood products can produce wood dust that

can cause respiratory, eye, and skin irritations. When sawing, cutting,

sanding, and/or machining this wood ooring product, the equipment

WARNING! DO NOT MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING

RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC

“CUTBACK” ADHESIVES OR OTHER ADHESIVES. Installed resilient

oor covering products and the asphaltic or cutback adhesives

used to adhere them may contain either asbestos bers and/or

crystalline silica. The products in this carton DO NOT contain asbestos

or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust or inhalation of asbestos/

crystalline dust as they can cause cancer and respiratory tract hazard.

Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos bers greatly increases

Always check ooring planks for defects such as chips and color

variations under good lighting conditions prior to beginning

installation. Wood ooring is a product from nature and contains

characteristics such as variations in color, tone, and graining which

is not considered a defect. Use planks from multiple boxes during

installation to ensure random pattern and color variation. Installation

of the ooring conrms the acceptance of product quality.

This product is for indoor use only. Building envelope must be

complete and exterior doors and windows installed. All work

• Saw (Miter, Jamb, Table)

• Wood pin moisture meter

• Safety glasses

• 1/2” or 5/8” spacers

• Utility knife

• Odorless mineral spirits

• Putty knife

• Low adhesion painter’s tape

• 75 lb. smooth roller

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding, or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance

known to the state of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards

for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read enclosed detailed installation instructions before beginning install.

2. A at suboor is a must!

3. Proper moisture testing is a must!

4. Proper expansion around all permanent structures is a must!

5. Molding, trim, transition, and nish pieces must not prevent the oor from oating.

6. Failure to follow installation instructions will void warranty.

7. No acclimation is required under proper conditions.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ

ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

YOU BEGIN YOUR INSTALLATION.

IMPROPER INSTALLATION

WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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H A RDWO O D FLO O RI N G I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR INSTALLATION. IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read enclosed detailed installation instructions before beginning install.
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H A RDWO O D FLO O RI N G I N S TA L L AT I O N GENERAL CONTINUED The area in which the flooring is to be installed must have an installed and working HVAC for a minimum of 5 days prior to arrival of the flooring, and maintained between 65°F-75°F with a relative humidity level between 35%-55%. This temperature and humidity condition must be maintained prior to and during the installation of the product, and for the life of the product thereafter.
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H A RDWO O D FLO O RI N G I N S TA L L AT I O N S U I TA B L E S U B F L O O R S A N D F L O O R P R E P A R AT I O N O N A B OV E O R B E L OW G R A D E CONTINUED Approved wood subfloor panels should meet or exceed the following guidelines: • Plywood must be minimum CDX EXP 1 grade and conform to U.S. Voluntary Product Standard PS2 or Canadian performance \ standard CAN/CSA 0325-0-92. • Oriented Strand Board (OSB) must conform to U.S.
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H A RDWO O D FLO O RI N G I N S TA L L AT I O N R A D I A N T H E AT This flooring can be used in combination with multiple types of in-floor heating. The heating system can be cast in a concrete floor or in a thin layer of filler on the surface of a concrete subfloor. It can also be installed under a wood subfloor or installed on the surface of the subfloor as an electrical matting, provided it meets the floor flatness requirements.
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H A RDWO O D FLO O RI N G I N S TA L L AT I O N FINISHING TOUCHES Re-install / install any transition pieces, reducer strips, T-molding, thresholds, base boards and/or quarter rounds needed to achieve transition and cover the edges of any gaps along the wall. Heavy furniture and appliances should not be rolled over the floor. Use plywood or appliance lifts if needed. Thick felt pads should be used on legs of furniture to prevent damage to the flooring.
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H A RDWO O D FLO O RI N G I N S TA L L AT I O N FINISHING TOUCHES CONTINUED Steps for floating installation: 1. Use wooden wedges as spacers to establish the proper expansion gap from the wall (which is equal to the flooring plank thickness). It will be necessary to work from right to left and the first plank should be a full length board laid in the right hand corner of the room.