Specifications

Woodcore Specifications

Part I - General

Description

1. The access floor system shall consist of 24" square, steel encapsulated, woodcore panels supported by an all-steel, galvanized understructure.
   1. Removable, conductive pads shall be used between panels and understructure to provide additional plenum seal.
   2. System shall have electrical resistance of one ohm or less from top metal surface to bottom of panel and 10 ohms or less from panel to pedestal.
   3. System (less floor panel covering) shall have a Class 1-A fire rating when tested according to ASTM-E-84 or NFPA 255.
2. The access floor system shall be a steel encapsulated woodcore system.
    

Submittals

1. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings to show access flooring system with floor panel layout and location of handrails, steps, ramps, etc.
2. Samples: Submit respective samples and understructure components to be used in system.
3. Certification: Submit certificates, independent test reports and data to substantiate compliance with specifications state herein.

PART II-Products

1. MATERIAL
   1. Floor Panels: Panels shall be 24" square within +/-.010, and (less wear surface covering) shall not be more than 1.1" thick. Panels shall be steel-encapsulated woodcore construction.
      1. Top pan shall be die-formed and at least 24-gauge galvanized steel.
      2. Woodcore shall be 1" thick, ___ lbs/cu.ft. high-density particleboard. (Note: Use 45 for 1000 or 1250-lb. load-rated panels, or 55 for 1500-lb. load-rated panels.)
      3. Bottom pan shall be at least ___ gauge galvanized steel. (Note: Use 24 for 1000-lb. load-rated panel, or 22 for 1250 or 1500-lb. load-rated panel.) Note: Add Next Paragraph Only if Cornerlock System is Used:
      4. Panels shall have a hole in each corner to accept a 1/4 " diameter flathead machine screw to fasten panels to pedestal head.
   2. Fire Safety: Top surface of floor panels shall not exceed 150 degrees F within 20 minutes when exposed to an open fire of 1600 degrees F beneath the panel.
   3. Load Ratings
      1. A standard panel shall be able to support a Concentrated Load of ___ lbs. placed upon a one-square-inch area with an average deflection not to exceed 0.80: and a Uniform Load of ___ lbs./sq.ft. with an average deflection not to exceed 0.45". Permanent set shall not exceed .010 from either loading condition. A standard panel shall have an Ultimate Load Safety Factor of 4:1 (Note: Use 1000 and 250 or 1250 and 300 or 1500 and 400.)
      2. Standard panels (without wear surface) shall withstand ROLLING LOADS OF ______ lbs. on a 6" diameter wheel for 10,000 passes and on a 3" diameter wheel for 10 passes without exceeding .010 " local deformation and a .020" total beam deformation. (Note: Use 600 for panels with 1000 or 1250-lb. load-rating or 800 for 1500-lb. rating.)
   4. Pedestals
      1. Pedestals shall support floor panels to specified finished floor height. 2. Minimum pedestal assembly adjustment shall be 2".
      2. Minimum pedestal assembly adjustment shall be 2"
         1. Minimum pedestal adjustment increment shall be .025".
         2. Pedestals height adjustment shall be made near the top with no tools required.
      3. Pedestal shall be constructed to prevent axial rotation of head and loss of height adjustment due to vibration or accidental lifting of pedestal head when panels and any attached stringers are removed.
      4. Pedestals assemblies shall be of all steel construction and galvanized. Note: Select Type of Pedestal Head From the Following:
         1. 1. Stringerless System Pedestal head shall be 12-gauge steel and retain panels to prevent movement. A sound-deadening, conductive vinyl pad shall be used on each pedestal head.
            2. Snap-On System Pedestal head shall be 12-gauge steel with stringers snapped on and removed by hand with no tools required.
            3. Bolt-On System Pedestal head shall be 12-gauge galvanized steel with 4 (four) holes to accept 1/4" diameter machine screws to fasten stringers in position.
            4. Corner-Lock System Pedestal head shall be 12-gauge galvanized steel with 4 (four) holes to accept 1/4" diameter machine screws to fasten panels in position.
         2. Pedestal threaded rod shall not be less than 3/4" diameter solid carbon steel with swaged tabs to avoid rotation within Pedestal base tube, and shall be welded to pedestal head.
         3. Pedestal adjustment nut shall have tab to fit over wall of base tube to prevent loss of adjustment due to vibration.
         4. Pedestal base tube shall be 7/8" square x 16-gauge and be welded to base plate.
         5. Pedestal base plate shall not be less than 4" square x 11-gauge.
         6. Pedestal shall be able to support a 7500 lb. axial load without deformation.
         7. Pedestals shall be secured to subfloor with an adhesive and be able to resin an overturn moment of 1000" lbs. Note: Delete If Stringers Are Not Required
      5. Stringers
         1. Stringers shall be made of galvanized steel and position pedestals at 24" centers when attached.
         2. Stringers shall be covered with a conductive vinyl gasket pad to provide additional plenum seal. Gasket pad shall fit snug on top of stringer to prevent loss and help avoid lateral movement of panels during installation. Note: Delete Next Paragraph If Snap-On Stringers Are Used:
         3. Stringers shall support a 450-lb load at center span upon one square inch area with a permanent set not to exceed .010". Note: Select Type Of Stringer From The Following:
            1. Snap-On Stringers shall be 5/8" x 1 1/8" x 18-gauge steel channel, formed to provide snap lock action onto pedestal head and be able to snap on with no tools required.
            2. Bolt-On Stringers shall not be less than 1" x 1"x 18-gauge steel tubing machined to interlock with pedestal head using 1/4" diameter screws which fasten from top side using standard screwdriver.
                

Floor Coverings
 

Note: Select One Or More From The Following:

1. High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) shall be 1/8" or 1/16" thick. Colors shall be selected from manufacturer's standards.
2. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) shall be 1/8" thick and chosen from manufacturer's standard colors and patterns.
3. Carpet (if specified) shall be factory-installed (flush with edge of panel) or (with vinyl edge trim at perimeter of panel to frame carpet edge).
4. Bare Panels (if supplied) shall be supplied without any factory applied wearing surface. 2.03 Accessories A. Perforated (air flow) panels shall have 25% open area and be covered with (specify 1/16" or 1/8" HPL, 1/8" Conductive Vinyl Tile). Perforated panels shall (not) have adjustable dampers.
5. Ramps, steps, handrails, fascia cutouts, plenum dividers, and cove base shall meet manufacturer standards, supplied as contract drawings specify.
6. Provide ____ panel lifters of proper type.
7. Provide ____ spare floor panels and square feet of understructure maintenance stock.

Part 3 - Execution

1. Qualifications
   1. Access floor installing contractor shall be approved and authorized by manufacturer and provide all labor, equipment, and services needed for installation according to manufacturer's recommended procedures.
2. Installation
   1. Access floor shall be installed under the direction of an experienced supervisor according to manufacturer instructions and recommendations.
   2. Completed access floor shall be level within .060" in 10' and .100" over entire floor surface. Completed floor shall be rigid and free of any loose or rocking panels.
   3. Access floor installer shall be responsible for removing any debris created by floor installation and leaving area in a clean condition.
   4. General Contractor shall be responsible for protecting finished access floor from damage and misused by other trades. Note: Any specification that does not alter published performance minimums is subject to change without notice.
       

WOODCORE SERIES 600 PERFORMANCE SELECTION CHART