Installation Instructions

ESD CONTROL VINYL TILE
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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D. Install the field in accordance with the procedures listed under either
VPI 150 adhesive or VPI 165 Adhesive Installation Instructions.
E. Dry cut cove stick pieces to fit. Remove pieces and apply adhesive to
the exposed floor and wall. Install the pieces rolling by hand. If #150
VPI Adhesive is used, trowel as large an area as practical to avoid
repeated mixing of adhesive batches.
F. Masking Tape and a heat guns are needed to form each bend up the
wall.
G. Dry fit all the pieces and tape in place until the tiles are cooled and
hold their shape.
H. Take the formed tiles out or tip them forward.
I. Use 1 part conductive adhesive on the walls and a small hand trowel
1/16 x 1/16 x 1/16 flats spread the adhesive.
J. Installing them in the same order keeping in mind that the main floor
will still need to be grounded according to the grounding instruction.
K. Insert the top of the tile into the cove cap strip and sliding the bottom
in place to meet the finished floor.
L. Hand rolling the tiles will improve the adhesion to the floor and wall.
M. Adjust and wipe any excessive adhesive from the flash cove tile using
a moist cloth.
N. See pictures and detailed install at www.vpiflooring.com how to flash
cove.
REQUIRED INITIAL ESD MAINTENENCE &
ONGOING MAINTENENCE OPTIONS
B. OPTIONAL/RECOMMENDED ON-GOING FLOOR CARE
Important: On-Going Periodic Maintenance is required to assure proper
electrical performance and good visual appearance. However please note:
 VPI only approves the following on-going / periodic maintenance methods
and procedures. Other unapproved methods and procedures may cause
suboptimal electrical performance and/or poor visual appearance.
 Frequency of maintenance can be daily or on a periodic basis depending
on visual requirements, traffic and other site specific environmental
conditions.
 Never, at any time, buff VPI Tile in excess of 375 RPM.
 Floors become slippery when wet and care must be taken. For instance,
appropriate barriers to wet areas and “warning / caution” placards should
be used in all instances.
Approved On-Going / Periodic Maintenance Procedures
 Sweep or dust mop the floor to remove any large debris. Never use oil
base treated dust mops.
 Dilute VPI ESD Ongoing Cleaner (1 part Cleaner: 64 parts water) or 2
oz./gal with cool water. Damp mop or auto scrub using a generic red pad.
Rinse as necessary and then allow to dry.
Approved Methods to Increase Luster as part of the On-Going /
Periodic Maintenance Process
To achieve a deep rich luster and make any existing VPI ESD floor “look like
new”, simply clean the floor using VPI ESD Ongoing Cleaner and then apply VPI
ESD Spray Buff. Specifically:
1. After using VPI ESD On-Going Cleaner and after the floor is completely dry
and free of residue and other contaminants, mist a small area with VPI
ESD Spray Buff using the trigger on the fine mist setting.
2. Buff the floor with a red or natural hair pad, using a slow even sweeping
motion until desired appearance is obtained.
C. OPTIONAL MAINTENANCE FINISHES
There are many after market products that offer a method of finishing your VPI
ESD floor with a gloss finish.
These finishes are optional and are not required by VPI but can enhance or
improve visual aesthetics as it relates to, for example:
- specific site issues and lighting anomalies
- subfloor and / or installation irregularities
- visual preferences
- speeding initial preparation or maintenance
If using such after market finishes, be very careful to follow the manufacturers
instructions as problems can arise if these instructions are not followed including
visual and electrical problems
While VPI endorses no specific aftermarket finish, solely as a convenience Tech
Spray ESD finish is available for purchase from your authorized VPI distributor.
D. HOW TO PURCHASE VPI ESD MAINTENENCE
PRODUCTS
The primary maintenance products listed herein are available from your
local authorized VPI Distributor. (Please note that Maintenance buffing
pads are available in 17 or 20 inch sizes).
For additional information please call VPI Technical Services at
800-874-4240
A. IMPORTANT INITIAL FLOOR MAINTENENCE:
Deep Scrub Cleaning and Surface Cleaning
Important: Initial maintenance is required to assure proper electrical
performance and good visual appearance. However please note:
1. Allow the floor 48 hours for the adhesive to set properly before
performing any maintenance procedures.
2. VPI only approves the following initial maintenance methods and
procedures. Other unapproved methods and procedures may cause
suboptimal electrical performance and/or poor visual appearance.
3. Never, at any time, buff VPI Tile in excess of 375 RPM.
4. Floors become slippery when wet and care must be taken. For
instance, appropriate barriers to wet areas and “warning / caution”
placards should be used in all instances.
Approved Initial Maintenance Procedures for Deep Scrub Cleaning and
Surface Cleaning
1. To start the required deep scrub cleaning process, sweep or dust mop
the floor to remove any large debris. Note: Never use oil base treated
dust mops.
2. Dilute VPI ESD Initial Deep Scrub Cleaner (1 part Cleaner : 10 parts
water) or 13 oz./gal. with cool clean water and apply liberally to the area
to be deep scrubbed.
3. Using the VPI ESD Gray Initial Deep Scrub Pad, agitate floor thoroughly
with a low-speed rotary machine or automatic scrubber. Depending on
installation and site conditions, a Maroon Initial Deep Scrub Pad may be
necessary. To enhance cleaning, place a “floater pad”, such as a
standard red pad, underneath the VPI ESD Initial Deep Scrub Pad (gray
in color), before beginning the scrubbing process. At least 5 passes are
required to properly deep scrub the floor – though more may be
necessary depending on machine speed and site conditions. Make sure
the floor remains very wet with solution.
4. Pick up the solution with a wet vacuum, automatic scrubber, or a mop
and bucket. Rinse with clear water only. Allow the floor to dry
completely before starting the required surface cleaning process.
5. Place the VPI ESD Initial Surface Cleaning Pad (natural in color, with
black strands) onto a low speed floor machine.
6. Mist VPI ESD Initial Surface Cleaner, using the mist setting on a trigger
sprayer, over the area to be cleaned. With the low speed machine, use
the initial pass to evenly distribute the cleaner over the intended area to
be surface cleaned (about 10’ x 10’ at a time) – then begin the buffing
action.
7. Buff the area using an even back and forth motion. Approximately 5
passes per row should properly clean the surface but take extra passes
to assure complete surface uniformity. Continue the process until the
surface of the entire area has been cleaned and is visually acceptable.
8. If desired, repeating the Initial Surface Cleaning process a second time
will maximize cleaning and optimize appearance.