Tecsun M407F - Manual (Page 2)

C. Installation
1.Staple down installation
Before installation, the installer must be sure that the sub-floor is solid, level, clean, and dry. Fifteen-pound building
paper (tar paper) should be laid directly onto the sub-floor. This building paper minimizes squeaks caused by small
movements of the Engineered Single Strip Flooring after installation, and helps to reduce some moisture problems.
The difference between the moisture level of the sub-floor and the Engineered Single Strip Flooring should be no
more than 4%; Engineered Single Strip Flooring can then be installed. Engineered Single Strip Flooring is product
of nature. Because of the natural color variation in Engineered Single Strip Flooring from piece to piece, it is
important to work out four to five boxes at a time to assure a beautiful blend of shading.
Prepare a plywood
sub-floor for a nail down installation. Re-nail any loose areas or areas with squeaks. Sand and/or plane
any high spots; fill any low areas. Sweep or vacuum the sub-floor thoroughly. Then we suggest you
cover the sub-floor with 15 Lbs. or higher asphalt felt or rosin paper to retard moisture and to help
alleviate variations in the sub-floor.
Location and straight alignment of the first course is important. Place a mark 1/2" plus the width of flooring (5 5/8"
for 5 1/8" flooring) on the end wall near a corner of starting wall. Place similar mark at opposite corner and insert
nails into each mark. Pull string line between nails. Nail the first strip with its leading edge on this line. The gap
between that strip and the wall is needed for expansion space and will be hidden by the shoe mold. Remove line
after you get the starter board in place.
Top-nail and blind
–nail the first row (hand nail if necessary), each succeeding row should be blind-nailed wherever
possible. Use 6d or 8d size finish nail for top nailing first row, last row and any area where blind nailer will not fit.
(Pre-drilling nail holes will prevent splits.)
Use ½” crowned 1”-1 ½” staples for the engineered single strip flooring, use every 3-4” with staples and within 1-2”
of end joints. Test the pressure of the gun and the angle of the stapler to make sure the tongue is not breaking. Be
sure to look at the face of the installed flooring at a low angle from a distance to see if dimpling is occurring. As it is
hard to see when directly above the floor. If you see dimpling, STOP. Adjust the angle/ placement of stapler entry
or air pressure until test planks confirm dimpling is no longer occurring. Tecsun Building Products is not
responsible for replacing material that has been installed with dimples.
Lay out seven or eight rows of flooring end to end in a staggered pattern with end joints at least 6" apart. Find or cut
pieces to fit within 1/2" of the end wall. Watch your pattern for even distribution of long and short pieces and to
avoid clusters of short boards.
2.Glue Down Installation
Engineered Single Strip Flooring can also be installed over a concrete slab with glue (a moisture barrier is
recommended even when a wood sub-floor is used). Once again, it is very important that the installer is working on
a flat, clean and dry base floor.
. The difference between the moisture level of the sub-floor and the wood flooring should be
no more than 4%. The moisture content of the wood sub-floor or the concrete at the time of installation should be under 4%.
Vapor barrier needs to be installed on the sub-floor prior to the flooring installation if the moisture content reading is over 4% on
the concrete sub-floor. Concrete must be sealed prior to the flooring installation.
When the subfloor is ready to use, glue the floor over the existing concrete slab or a plywood sub-floor, using the
glues that are recommended.
Tecsun Wood Flooring Adhesive is recommended, and when moisture problems are a
concern, use Tecsun Moisture Guard Sealer.
D. Maintenance
Important: DO NOT WAX! Please make sure that the room humidity levels should remain between 40% and 60%
and the room temperature should be between 18℃(64F) to 24℃(75F) year round inside the house.
Daily Cleaning:
Remove loose dirt and grit, dust mop, broom sweep, electric broom or vacuum. Footprints and dirt can easily be
wiped away with a moist cloth. Wipe up liquid or food spills promptly with dry cloth or paper towels. Remove sticky
residue (like jelly) with a slightly dampened cloth. For general cleaning, add 1/4 cup of white vinegar to 1 quart of
warm water. Dip a clean cloth or sponge mop and wring nearly dry. Do not use any cleaning products that will
leave a film on the wood floor. Clean floor and wipe dry with a towel as you go. Use mats in areas subject to
regular dirt wear such as hallways and entryways. Fit furniture legs with felt tips. Rolling furniture should be fixed
with soft rubber chair casters.