Bruce Reserve Premium - Manual (Page 13)

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CAUTION! WOOD DUST
Sawing, sanding or machining wood products can produce wood dust. Airborne wood dust can cause
respiratory, eye and skin irritation. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified
wood dust as a nasal carcinogen in humans. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended safety
instructions and practices when using power tools.
Precautionary Measures if Power Tools Are Used:
The power tools must be equipped with a dust collector. If high dust levels are encountered, use the
appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask. Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin.
First Aid Measures in Case of Irritation:
Flush eyes and skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY:
THESE BUILDING MATERIALS EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE,
NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF ASTHMA-LIKE SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HAVE BEEN
REPORTED AS A RESULT OF FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE. ELDERLY PERSONS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL
AS ANYONE WITH A HISTORY OF ASTHMA, ALLERGIES OR LUNG PROBLEMS, MAY BE AT GREATER RISK.
RESEARCH IS CONTINUING ON THE POSSIBLE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO FORMALDEHYDE.
REDUCED VENTILATION MAY ALLOW FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO ACCUMULATE IN
THE INDOOR AIR. HIGH INDOOR TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY RAISE FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS. WHEN A
HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IN AREAS SUBJECT TO EXTREME SUMMER TEMPERATURES, AN AIR-CONDITIONING
SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO CONTROL INDOOR TEMPERATURE LEVELS. OTHER MEANS OF CONTROLLED
MECHANICAL VENTILATION CAN BE USED TO REDUCE LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER INDOOR AIR
CONTAMINANTS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF FORMALDEHYDE, CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR OR LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
C. INTRODUCTION
Floating Floor Structure
Armstrong and Bruce Laminate Flooring is considered a “floating” floor and is installed using a floating floor
system. These floors are intended for indoor use only and can be installed over virtually any existing floor
structure. Since these floors are composed of natural cellulose fibers, they will expand and contract with
changes in relative humidity.
In large Light Commercial or Commercial installations where the relative
humidity cannot be controlled and excessive low humidity is common, the use of T-Moldings or wider
molding systems is required.
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Do not attach to the subfloor at any point, unless a full spread glue down option is desired.
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Do not fit flush against any fixed vertical surfaces like walls, pipes, passageways or staircases.
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Relative humidity must be maintained between 35% and 55%. A minimum 1/4" (6.35 mm) to 1/2"
(12.7 mm) expansion zone is required around the perimeter of the room as well as against any fixed
objects. This zone accounts for the normal movement of the floor system.
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Where the room is larger than 40' (12.19 m) but less than 80' (24.38 m) in plank length or wider
than 26' (7.92 m) but less than 52' (15.85 m) in plank width, a minimum of 1/2" (12.7 mm)
expansion zone is required around the perimeter of the room as well as against any fixed objects or
T-moldings must be used to compensate for this movement.
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Temperature changes will have little effect on the movement of these floors.