Technical Specifications

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Product Data

Level Set

500 HF

Self-Leveling Underlayment

1. PRODUCT NAME

TEC

Level Set

500 HF Self-Leveling Underlayment

(500)

2. MANUFACTURER

H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.

1105 South Frontenac Street

Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.

800.552.6225 Office

800.832.9023 Technical Support

800.952.2368 Fax

tecspecialty.com

3. DESCRIPTION

Ideal for fast track applications, Level Set

500 HF is a high-flow, calcium

aluminate-based, self-leveling underlayment that provides an extremely smooth

surface for finished floor coverings.

Key Features and Benefits

• Exceptional flow and healing properties that yield a super smooth surface

• Once cured, no need for additional sanding or skim coating

• For installations ranging from

"-2"*

• Can be featheredged to adjoining elevations

• Get up to 20% more coverage from adhesives**

• Pourable or pumpable for interior applications

• Formulated for fast-track applications - walkable in 2-3 hours

• Install moisture sensitive floor covering in 15 hours and ceramic tile in 2-3 hours

• Compatible with all types of floor covering - wood, vinyl planks & sheet goods,

linoleum, rubber, ceramic LFT, VCT etc.

• Contributes to LEED

project points

• Zero VOC

*Must be

" over highest point of the floor

**Results may vary depending on adhesive and substrate

Packaging

50 lb. plastic bags (22.68 kg) Product #15030009

50 lb. moisture-resistant bags (22.68 kg) Product #15036155

Coverage

Coverages shown are approximate. Actual coverages may vary according to

substrate conditions and thickness of applications.

Application Depth

Approximate Coverage

per 50 lbs. (22.68 kg)

⁄16

(1.6 mm)

100 sq. ft.

(9.29 m

)

⁄8

(3 mm)

50 sq. ft.

(4.65 m

)

⁄4

(6 mm)

25 sq. ft.

(2.32 m

)

⁄2

(12 mm)

12.5 sq. ft.

(1.16 m

)

(25 mm)

6.25 sq. ft.

(0.58 m

)

(50 mm)

3.125 sq. ft.

(0.29

)

Suitable Substrates

When properly prepared, suitable substrates include:

• Concrete

• Ceramic, porcelain or quarry tile

• Pavers

• Cement or epoxy terrazzo

• Cement backerboard

• Metal

• VCT or full glued down, non-cushioned vinyl sheetgoods

• Exterior grade plywood (with reinforcement lath)

• Oriented Strand Board (OSB) (with reinforcement lath)

• Gypsum substrates (properly primed) minimum tensile bond strength 72 psi

(0.5 MPa)

Substrate Preparation (In accordance with ASTM F710)

All materials should be stored at 50°F (10°C) to 90°F (32°C) 24 hours prior to

installation. It is required that all surfaces be structurally sound and free from any

contaminants that may inhibit bond, including oil, grease, dust, loose or peeling

paint, sealers, floor finishes, curing compounds or contaminants. Minimum tensile

bond strength of 72 psi (0.5 MPa) is required. Substrate temperature should be

a minimum of 43°F (6°C) and air temperature maintained above 50°F (10°C).

DO NOT cover existing building expansion or control joints. Provide control joints

where specified. Create a minimum of

⁄

" to

⁄

" (3-6 mm) wide gap where

Level Set

500 HF abuts walls, columns, and fixtures by installing a self-sticking

foam weather stripping tape or damp sand (vacuum up sand after self-leveling

underlayment has cured). Surfaces must be primed with TEC

Multipurpose

Primer prior to installation of Level Set

500 HF. See

Primer label for

application instructions. It is recommended to test for substrate moisture content to

ensure it meets the floor covering manufacturer’s requirements.

Remediation of

excessive moisture conditions must be addressed prior to the installation

of Level Set

500 HF. Level Set

500 HF can be installed over green concrete

with RH of 99% or less. This product is not a moisture vapor barrier. If substrate

moisture content exceeds the maximum allowed by the flooring manufacturer,

then moisture mitigation must be applied prior to application of Level Set

500 HF. To reduce moisture vapor emissions to an acceptable level, use TEC

LiquiDam

™

Penetrating Moisture Vapor Barrier or LiquiDam EZ

™

Moisture Vapor

Barrier (see product data sheets for details). For installation over adhesive

(except for tacky and pressure sensitive adhesive), remove adhesive by

scraping until all that remains is a thin transparent layer of adhesive

residue.

Single Layer of Exterior Grade Plywood or Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

with Lath: Wood sub-flooring must be securely fastened with screw type or ring

shank nails and adhesive. Installations of exterior grade plywood or OSB (APA

Rated Sturd-I-Floor OSB, Exposure 1 or better) require

⁄4

" (19 mm) single layer

minimum thickness on bridged floor joists up to 24" (60 cm) on center, with

a maximum deflection of

⁄360

of the span. Allow a gap of

⁄8

" to

⁄4

" (3-6 mm)

between sheets of plywood or OSB. Long edges of subfloor must be tongue and

groove or supported by bridging between floor joists.

Use suitable TEC

surface preparation products (Feather Edge Skim Coat

VersaPatch

, Fast-Set Deep Patch) to plug all floor openings, gaps, and cracks

and install termination dams to prevent any seepage. Prime the floor and allow it

to dry to a clear film. Next, staple

⁄4

" (6 mm) galvanized diamond metal or plastic

lath to the floor overlapping 2" (5 cm) at seams. Staple every 6" (15 cm) around

the perimeter and overlaps, and every 8" (20 cm) in the field of the lath. Install

Level Set

500 HF based upon the joist spacing shown in the table below:

Joint Spacing

(o.c.)

Minimum SLU thickness

with lath over single

layer

⁄4

" (19 mm)

tongue and groove

subfloor

Minimum SLU thickness

with lath over single

layer

⁄8

" (15 mm)

tongue and groove

subfloor

16" or less

(40 cm or less)

⁄8

(9 mm)

⁄2

(12 mm)

20" or less

(50 cm or less)

⁄2

(12 mm)

⁄8

(15 mm)

24" or less

(60 cm or less)

⁄8

(15 mm)

⁄4

(19 mm)

Double Layer of Exterior Grade Plywood without Lath: Exterior Grade

Plywood subflooring must be a minimum thickness of

⁄8

" (15 mm), securely

fastened with screw type or ring shank nails and adhesive. Maximum floor joist

spacing is 16" (40 cm) o.c. with a maximum deflection of

⁄360

of the span. Allow

a gap of

⁄8

" to

⁄4

" (3-6 mm) between sheets of plywood. Long edges of subfloor

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Level Set® 500 HF Self-Leveling Underlayment 1. PRODUCT NAME • • • • • • TEC® Level Set® 500 HF Self-Leveling Underlayment (500) 2. MANUFACTURER H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. 1105 South Frontenac Street Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A. 800.552.6225 Office 800.832.9023 Technical Support 800.952.2368 Fax tecspecialty.
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TEC® Level Set® 500 HF Self-Leveling Underlayment must be tongue and groove or supported by bridging between floor joists. Install Exterior Grade Plywood underlayment, minimum thickness of 5⁄8" (15 mm) with 1⁄ 8" (3 mm) gap between sheets. Underlayment fasteners should not penetrate joists below. For 3⁄4" (19 mm) tongue and groove subfloor thickness over joists 16" (40 cm) o.c., install Exterior Grade Plywood underlayment, minimum thickness is 1⁄ 2" (12 mm) with 1⁄ 8" (3 mm) gap between sheets.
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TEC® Level Set® 500 HF Self-Leveling Underlayment Product Data Application Apply when air temperature is between 50°F (10°C) and 90°F (32°C) within 24 hours of application. Close all windows, doors and HVAC vents to minimize air flow. Divide the areas to permit continuous placement without cold joints. Pour or pump the blended Level Set® 500 HF onto the floor and disperse with a gauge rake. Optimum results can be obtained by providing a continuous wet flow throughout the application.