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Static Conductive Linoleum was selected for the "White Room" at the General Electric Plant at Lynn. Mass., for almost complete elimination of static electricity and dust -- an indispensible condition in the assembly of delicate instruments. Where Can Static Conductive Linoleum Be Used? Hospital Operating Rooms Anesthetic Rooms Anesthetic Storage Rooms Recovery Rooms Corridors leading to Operating Rooms Doctors Minor Surgery Rooms Emergency Rooms Shell Loading Rooms Shell Loading Tables Explosive Powder Loading Areas Explosive Powder Storage Area Explosive Powder Loading Tables Dentists Minor Surgery Rooms Solvent Storage Rooms 2 What is Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum? Static Conductive Linoleum is a spark proof, shock proof 6 feet wide sheet goods linoleum, containing built-in precision controlled proper ties of electrical conductivity to dissipate dangerous static charge. Why Use Static Conductive Flooring? Static electricity is considered a grave hazard in the presence of ex plosive vapors, combustible material vapors, explosive dust, or any other hazardous substances which are combustible with oxygen. In hospitals, explosions and fires do occur and are a constant threat to safety. These explosions and fires are caused by the ignition of combustible gases from static sparks. They can be eliminated if op erating room personnel and equipment are grounded to a static con ductive flooring. A static conductive floor covering should be used to: offer maximum protection to those working with explosive materials. offer protection against shock caused by accidental grounding from service voltages. avoid annoying static discharge shocks to those working with high speed machines that build up static electricity. Who Controls Hazard Protection Problems? `U. S. Army Ordnance "National Fire Protection Association "Underwriter's Laboratory Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum meets the requirements and specifications of these protec tive agencies on ail counts. Having the approval of those haz ard protection agencies, Congoleum- Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum is readily acceptable for explosive hazard areas of all types. Copies of "Safe Practice For Hospital Operat ing Rooms," Bulletin 56 issued by the National Fire Protection Associ ation (N.F.P.A.) may be secured from N.F.P.A. -- 60 Battervmarch Street, Boston 10, Massachusetts, at a charge of $.25 per copy. Underwriters Laboratories U. S. Army Ordnance National Fire Protection Association Advantages of Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum Exc'.'.is-.v e.y Conga'.evm-Nau-n s. static conductive "linoleum affords .m almost seamless dconng, characterized by high wear resistance, flex:b-::ity. resiliency, smoothness and freedom from cracking. Because it is installed :n six feet wide sheets, the door is free from multiple joints which may harbor cirt and germs, ft ts. therefore, sanitary and easy to maintain. It is truly resilient, which means comfort underfoot for those who must spend longTrourTon their feet. It is substantially unaffected by ordinary solvents such as alcohol, ether, petroleum derivatives, acids, and the like. Freedom from brittle ness prevents cracks that would create isolated ungrounded areas or harbor explosive material. Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum, like other types of commercial gauge linoleum, contains a high percentage of linseed oil in its formulation. Linseed oil has a high anti-germ value. Since Lin seed oil is ever present in Static- Conductive Linoleum, the flooring maintains a high germicidal quality at all times. The satin finish of static Conductive Linoleum eliminates light re flectance from the floor. Since Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum is produced under rigid controlled formulas and has built-in electrical conductivity properties, it eliminates the element of human error in mixing on-thejob conductive floors such as terrazzo, and troweled on conductive mastic type floors. Each roll of Static Conductive Linoleum is thor oughly checked against applying specifications before shipment from the mill. This assures your customer sustained conductive properties throughout the life of the flooring. Static Conductive Linoleum offers the maximum in resilience, comfort under foot, and the elimination of noise. These properties are not found in hard tile, terrazzo, or \inyl conductive types of flooring. StatioConductive Linoleum installs with an absolute minimum of seams and joints, therefore, eliminating the need for installing a metal foil underlayment or a metal grid as is required under most modular tile conductive floorings. A minimum of seams and joints eliminates the possibilities of isolated tile units that might become a serious hazard. Lack of joints eliminates the accumulation of moisture from constant clean up of the flooring and prevents dirt and germs from accumulat ing between joints of which many hundreds of feet exist where tile unit conductive floors are used. Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum in 6' wide sheets offers all of the advantages of a resilient linoleum floor with over 50 years of proven service. Color of Static Conductive Linoleum Static Conductive Linoleum is made in'black onlv. When ordering specify conductivity classification "U" or '`G" as described below. Plain Black S ft. wide, Vt" gauge CL 5 Conductivity Ciassification Static Conductive Linoleum is manufactured in two types to meet the requirements of two distinctive users: "U" type for Hospital Use -- is manufactured with a resistance of 25,000 ohms minimum to 1,000,000 ohms maximum required for hospital use. "G" type for Industrial Use -- is manufactured with a resistance of 0 ohms minimum to 250,000 ohms maximum required for arsenals, pow der plants, and other areas where explosive materials are used, packed, or stored. Packaging Specifications Static Conductive Linoleum is manufactured in 6' wide yardgoods only !b" overall gauge, on a burlap back. The nominal weight is 7.4 lbs. per square yard, packed one piece to the roll. The roll contains a minimum yardage of 12 square yards and a maximum of 65 square yards. The average yardage is 56 square yards and the average roll weight is 416 pounds. Full ioils as cut orders are available. Each roll of Static Conductive Linoleum has a grounding kit (see page 17) packed within the core of the roll. Should more than one area be scheduled from same roll, additional grounding kits, No. T 0125, should be ordered. Adhesive Chart For Congoieum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum TYPE UNDERFLOOR Suspended Strip Wood :!oors Suspended Plywood Floors Suspended Concrete Floors Suspended Terrazzo. Marble. Ceramic or Glazed Tile Floors On Grade Concrete Floors On Grade Terrazzo, Marble. Ceramic or Glazed Tile Floors On Grade Concrete Floors with complete impermeable membrane On Grade Terrazzo, Marble, Ceramic or Glazed Tile Floors with complete impermeable membrane Metal F'oors i i j SATURATED | LINING j FELT j SU 10 j Yes j GREEN LABEL PASTE SU 22 Yes" THREE SIXTY ADHESIVE SU 360 No WITH RADIANT HEATING NOT TO EXCEED 100* F. Same j \'o ! No No Yes,! No Same YesJ No Same No Yes Same No No No Same No No No Same No Yes* No Same No No Yes Same No No Yes Same Where water resistant seams are specified or when installation will be exposed to abnormal amounts of surface water, the seams and perimeter of the area may be cemented with Congoieum-Nairn "Three-Sixty" Ad hesive SU-360'. Where this requirement is necessary over Suspended Plywood Sub-Floors, the floor covering must be embedded into wet ad hesive immediately to avoid set-up of adhesive caused by absorption of liquid vehicle into the plywood. "Lining felt shall be used over strip wood sub-floor only. 6 Installation Specifications SUSPENDED WOOD UNDERFLOORS Materials: " ~f~`` m F!?i\C The floor c:.x g >i,ai! he r Linder.".-,. Fact ... Coregr.iev.m.-Nui:?. LIVLGJLEi T 7'e lining felt he Cnngoleum-X.urn Saturated L:n- L:r,ir,*; felt :s not recommended \x here wood sab-door .- A olx-.xood. ADHESIVES. The adhesive :cr cementing Ccngoleum-Xaim Static Con- victive L-molem to wood underfioors shall be Congoieum-Xairn Green Lane! Paste SU-22. Where water resistant seams are specified or when installation will be ex posed to abnormal amounts of surface water the seam areas and edges maxbe cemented with Consolerm-Xairn "Three-Sixty" Adhesive 'SU-360' Underfloor Construction: XEW FLOORS-- ABOVE GRADE The suspended wood underfloor shall he double construction according to the following requirements: 1. The lower boards shall he properlx seasoned tongue and groove or ship- lap lumber of nominal I" thickness and not oxer S" wide. These hoards shall he laid diagonally oxer -he |oi3ts and thoroughly face nailed. 1. The top x\ and shall be either: a. Thorough dry and properly seasoned i'" tongue and groove lumber of not oxer 3'1" face width laid at right angles to the foists and blind nailed \x-itli eight penny steel cut nails on 16" centers, or b. T' plx wood ( good one side} nailed with =3 L1,'" flathead, cement coated cinxe screxv nails. Xail the boards, starting in the middle on 6" centers throughout the field and 4" apart at the edge, !" in from the edge. Install the linoleum so that its seams and the joints of the plywood do not coincide. The plywood sub-floor must be D F.P.A. Underlayment Grade or "A Repaired D" quality. L'nderlayment Grade Hardboard 11" Masonite Board only max- be substituted for Plywood. Masonite should be installed smooth side doxx-n and nailed in the same manner as Plyxvood. Plyscore or particle boards are not acceptable as underlayment. XEW FLOORS--OX GRADE: Wood underfloors on-grade shall be con structed as above. They shall be at least IS" above the grade level and the space under the floor shall be properly x entilated. * Radiant Heated Floors: W od floors containing a radiant heating sxstem can receive linoleum. The radiant heating system shall be designed and operated so that the surface temperature of the floor is not more chan i00: F. at any point. Underfloor Preparations: 1. Old double xx-ood floors shall be prepared by replacing all defective and badiy worn boards and firmly renailing ail loose boards. All unex-enness at butts and joints shall be made level by planing or scraping or by overall machine sanding. 7 y.-.rrace ceposirs of o:i. grease -:r v 2x mscr.me sanding. be removed by washing :r Fame _ar.d varnish aims all be rcucr.ened by light sanding to assure a toed bcr.d 'v:t:t die adhesive Scrip-.vood doors that have been sanded :o the pemt where all previous surrase routings have been removed shad be seated .mmediaielv with iiinned shellac. a. Rough double construction wood doors may be resurfaced with ?!voed good one side - bv following directions given above after repine- .ug defective beards and renaming loose boards. Cracks and openings between door boards shall be filled with a water resistant, non-shrinking, non-crumbling patching compound. 4. Suspended wood floors which are covered with sheet linoleum may he recovered with static conductive linoleum if the old covering is firmly adhered to the floor. All loose areas shall be nailed with 5" blue lath nails. The old floor covering shall then be machine sanded to remove all wax and ether surface coatings and to provide a roughened surface to assure adhesion of the new adhesive. Application of Materials: Linoleum, lining felt and adhesives must be stored in the original package at not less than 70 F. for at least 24 hours before installation. A tempera ture of at least 70 F. shall be maintained m the area receiving the installa tion for 24 hours prior to. during, and for 24 hours after the installation is complete. Cover above grade stripwood floors with Congoleum-Naim Saturated Lining Felt. Lay the felt across the floor boards. Carefully butt all joints : do not lap). All cross joints shall be double cut and staggered. The felt shall be fitted carefully to all vertical surfaces. When the felt sheets are fitted, turn half of each back on itself and spread Congoleum-N'airn Green Label paste on the floor with a fine notched trowel at a rate of 120-150 square feet per gallon. Embed the felt in the paste. Repeat on the second half. Roll the felt in both directions with a 150 lb. roller to assure complete adhesion. L'nderfloors finished with plywood, or old sheet linoleum and wood floors constructed below grade shall receive the floor covering direct. Install linoleum on floors thus prepared by scribing and cutting it to fit the room accurately and neatly and with the fewest possible seams. The linoleum shall be laid at right angles to the floor boards. When, the under floor is plywood, or old linoleum, care must be taken that the seams of the linoleum and underfloor do not coincide. Allow sufficient lap at junction of sheets to permit seam cutting. When the linoleum is properly fitted, tube half the sheet at a time and spread Congoleum-Nairn Green Label Paste with a fine notched trowel at a rate of 120 square feet per gallon. Embed the linoleum in the spread ad hesive and roll with a 150 lb. roller in both directions starting in the middle of the sheet and rolling outward to expel any air trapped under the linoleum and to embed it thoroughly in the paste. Seams shall then be-cut reproduce a net. workmanlike seam. To eliminate the possibility of decoration variance between adjacent sheets, every other sheet should be reversed so that abutting edges are from the same edge of the roll.  Water Resistant Seams: '/v "O'... ; 7* ^ J \ 1 '\\{ '^*r *o /''i^rrrv.i '.c;^ ...ii ~c -A.'ror rr* ;;r \r1/.esive >preci cn r.'.e r.oor :cr mk\ :i-r V -\ \,i> SUSPENDED CONCRETE, TERRAZZO, CERAMIC TILE AND METAL FLOORS * Materials: Fl-OOR CO\ hRIXC. Tue roi r .m. ering dnai! he Static Conductive Linoleum. Putt . Congiueum-Xairn \DnEoIVE. The adhc'ive :e:ne''':ng Congoiemn-X.iim Static Conduc- < Linoleum to 'Uspeitned . ncrcte i nderfloors diail be CongoieumNairn Green L.ibe- Paste 5 L'-22. ihe adhesive tor cementing Coirgokum-Xnirn Static Conductive Lino\"o", to .impended terrazzo. ceramic tile, marble tile, quarry tile, and - rniar miperv imia materials, and to metai floors decks 1 shall be Congoieum-Xairn 'Three-S;,\tv" Adhesive SC-360. * Underfloor Construction: 1. 'taiuUml Construction: The -tructur.d concrete slab shall have a cement topping not less than ik" thick .urd a iiuy no leaner than L part of P..rt.and Cement and 3 parts of clean screened sand and fine crushed -r me It -.hall he steel trowel finished to a smooth, plane surface. It shall be properly -fared and satisfactorily dry. 2. \l''nn^thic Construction. The concrete floor slab shall be steel trowel ruii-hed to a smooth, plane surface, it -hall be properly cured and sati.stacrordv dry If curing preparation' are used on the newly poured and rmi'ind -tirface they must lie of a. :\ pe that can lie removed by abrasion. C irng compounds of an oily or ua\> nature are not satisfactory and '!a!is si) cured are not acceptable. 3. Ceramic Tile Floors shall be sound, containing no loose tiles or other sur face imperfections. ~. Concrete, terrazzo. or ceramic floors which are in contact with the .'round. below-gracle i or over an uinentilated escalation, are not satisr...tnry and are not approved. * Radiant Heated Floors: _ended concrete, terrazzo. or ceramic file floors containin'! a radiant I '> 'tem are satisfactory pros idee: that the heating system is designed .uul operated -.o that the temperature ot the uncovered floor does not e.\-et d 100' F .it any point. Floors which are constructed with light weight concrete, m whole or in part, must he allowed to stand uncovered with the hearing sv stem in operation until all the moisture is driven out of this mix. * Underfloor Preparations: . e . mere'? u-.c i-riT-.zzr. x-'r.rs mu': he drv The C'nzo.evm-N'.sirn I I'tur? Cvtrir t iO ..0 recon-.r-.ei'.r.ed fie'ermine die doeree cf ::v~e-i5 r me . --.cret? F'..mu ---e urecrmns furnished :r. i.te detector N.t T-er? dial! he -\ icence "f surface -vr.rer. I C .ncre:e floors -hat have actamuLted wax ->r surface dirt dvdl he .leaned bv abrading the floor with a sar.din: machine equipped with 'vrv coarse 'jrit paper *:nr:t the surface materia! :s removed. 3. C.;ncre:e floors mav also he freed of these materials by uutanie means which shall leave :: -urfnce clean and neutral. Aiwa>ps check for proper drv ness after this merited is used. 4. Terrazzo and ceramic `:!c Jeer? must be abraded with a sanding machine to remoee surface accumulation? to prepare them to rcceice linoleum. 5. Metal doors most be clean, free from oil. crease, rust and scale. 5. Concrete, terrazzo or ceramic doors that have been :n contact with oil or crease are act satisfactory and are not approved. T. Smail holes, small depressions and expansion joints shall be filled ;n with a water-resistant, non-shrinking. non-crumbling patching compound and troweled to the proper level. Ifarex nils are recommended. 3. Meta! floors containing plate laps, weic beads or other imperfections can be made smooth bv -i.e . se ;f Latex underlav meats that conform to Navy Specification MIL-D-003135 A. Follow manufacturer's directions for the application of iitese materials. 9. Suspended concrete, terrazzo. ceramic tile and metal floors which are covered with sheet linoleum mav he re-co\ered with static conductive linoleum if the oid covering :s firmly adhered to the floor. The old floor covering shall be machme-sanded to remove all wa.x and other surface coatmes and to provde a roughened surface to assure ad hesion of the new adhesive. Application of Materials: Tire linoleum and adhesives must be stored in the original packages at not less than 70: F. for at least 34 hours hetore installation. A temperature of at least 70" F. shall be maintained in the area receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to. during, and for 24 hours after the installation is completed. Install linoleum on floors thus- prepared by scribing and cutting it to fit the room accurately and neatly and with the fewest possible seams. Allow sufficient lap -at junction of sheets to permit seam cutting. When the linoleum is properly fitted, tube half the sheet at a time and spread the adhesive with a fine notched trowel at a rate of 120 square feet per gallon. L'se Congoleum-Nairn Green Labe! Paste SU-22 to cement the Static Conductive Linoleum to the underfloor. Congoleum-Naim "Three-Sixty" SU 360 Adhesive must be used if the underfloor is terrazzo. ceramic tile or metal. Congoleum-Xaim "Three-Sixty" (SU-360) Adhesive must not be stored or shipped at temperature under 35" F. 10 E--~ec hnc-eum :r. -be spreac idhes:--e and re!! -v-:;- a 15C-:b. roller '.-.rei^ons. taring n "re middle or we A-eer .-.nd -Mlmg outward > - pc! a:-. mapped x.der ::.e hr.-.leum one; :o embed .t w.croughiv : e p t'te "' -i".s -bal! '.e:; ue :..r : i pr'b.ice ; net. -a orkrr.aniike seam. " > -hm.natr :'y 't ::eco:\.c:on -..inane? between uha'.ent - r ; id.er -i.c-.-t should :-e re-, ei-ed -o time abutting edges are rrr.in -..me edge ot the :oi!. * Water Resistant Seams: Where specified, or when the installation will he exposed to abnormal amounts of surface water the seams and edges can be made water-resistant by using Congoieurn-Nairn `Three-Sixty" Adhesive spread on the door tor approximately 3" from both sides of each seam and for 3" along the walls. This procedure is recommended where C.\ Creen Label paste is used as the adhesive, over suspended concrete sub-floors. ON-GRADE CONCRETE, TERRAZZO, CERAMIC TILE FLOORS The following specification is for the installation of Congoleum-Xairn Static Conductive Linoleum on on-grade concrete slabs. Specific requirements for the slab construction are risen which w-.l! present penetration of ground moisture and water vapor. On receipt of a certification in writing by Conooieum-Xairn Inc. from the architect or builder that these requirements have been met. Congoleum*Nairn -a ill Guarantee the installation according to its current policy provided that the installation instructions that are also part of this specification are followed. FLOOR COVERING. The floor covering shall be U" Congoleum-Xairn Static Conductive Linoleum. Patt . . . ADHESIVE: The adhesive for cementing these floor coverings to on-grade slabs constructed according to this specification shall be Green Label Paste SU-22 or 'Three-Sixty" Adhesive can be used as specified. "ThreeSixty" Adhesive must not be stored or shipped at temperatures less than 35- F. Underfloor Construction -- On-Grade with Membrane The on-grade slab to serve as an under floor for these floor coverings shall be constructed so that ground moisture and water vapor will not penetrate it. This is accomplished bv: 1 ..tying a draining pad of crushed stone or gravel not smaller than ;I" .it least 4" thick on the prepared subsoil. 2. In certain areas, where local FHA lias been obtained, a drainage pad of 'and is permitted. 3. Covering the'drainage pad completely with an impermeable membrane. Tiiis membrane shall"conform to Federal Specification UU-P-I47b Paper; Building, Waterproofed. Class A and shall have permeance of not over 0.5 perm as determined by tests made according to ASTM Method E-965'3T. The membrane shall be installed according to the manufacturer's 11 .TT'.':"r,? I: " ic-er the enure drainage pad, It must be fitted closeiv " erur.v. prc-ecr. ms such as pipes and it must be turned up at side ads to pr-tec* ':.e -uge of rite slab against ground moisture. Cure be m^en to present rupture or the membrane A thicker. 'tr'"uer wbr.'.r.c- .5 or-ted '-si.ere this poss bility exists. ?":r::i; dus prepared base a concrete slab of nominal 4" thickness, -he v ncrcte -w\ 'r otner concrete requirements are not listed :n this 'ipecif.c.iticn. It is recjuired. however. that ti'.e slab shall be steel trowel h-,>sited to a '`mootii plane surface and properly cured. Ti'.e finished sv.r- - ,ce must `'e substantially above the surrounding grade '.eve!. 5" to 6". ft curing compounds are used, they must be of the tvpe that can be re moved by abrasion. Curing compounds of an oily or waxy nature are not satisfactory and slabs so cured are not acceptable. Radiant Heated floors: Concrete floors as specified above and containing a radiant heating system are satisfactory provided that the heating system is designed and operated so that the temperature of the uncovered flcor dees not exceed I00~ F at any point. Floors constructed with light weight concrete, in whole or in part, must be allowed to stand uncovered with the heating system in operation until all the moisture is driven out of the mix. * Underfloor Preparations; 1. The concrete floor must he dry. The Cold Seal Moisture Detector TO100 is recommended to determine the degree of dryness of the concrete. Follow the directions furnished in the detector kit. There shall be no evidence of surface water. 2. Concrete floors that have accumulated wax or surface dirt stall be cleaned by abrading the floor with a sanding machine equipped with very coarse grit paper until the surface material is removed. 3. Concrete floors may also be freed of these materials by suitable means which shall leave the surface clean and neutral. Always check for proper drv ness after this method is used. 4. Small holes, smail depressions and expansion joints shall be filled in with a water resistant, non-shrinking, non-crumbling patching compound, Latex type is recommended and troweled to the proper level. Plaster type patching compounds are not satisfactory and must not be used. 3. Concrete floors must be swept thoroughly with a hand brush or vacuum cleaned to remove dust immediately before the application of adhesive. Application of Materials; The linoleum and adhesives must be stored in the original packages at not less than 70c F. for at least 24 hours before installation. A temperature of at least 70' F. shall be maintained in the area receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to, during, and for 24 hours after the installation is completed. 12 Install Static CnnciucrX? Linoleum on ".ccrs thv.s prewired bv scribing and cutting :: to ht t! e ror-m .-.ccurnre'v r.r.c ne.uX ancf .vith the fewest pcuible seams. a!!:w sufficient lap at unction cf sheets :c oermit seam ; -ttuig When -he linoleum is nr-werX fitted tube itaif the sheet nt a time and stMV.,d the .ciK-'.ce a Sue mtc.ted trv.vei at a rate or 120 square feet per radon. LNe Concrdeum-Xuirn Green Labe; Paste 5U-22 to cement the mole'ini to concrete ;r ole! linoleum. I'se Conttolenm-Va.'rn "Three-Sixty" SU-360 Adhesive to cement the" inoieum to terrazze. ceramic t:ie r.or.rs Congoleum-X'airn "Three-Sixty ' SU-360 Adhesive must not be stored or shipped at temperature under 3.5: F. Embed the linoleum in the spread adhesive and roll with a 150-!b. roller in both directions, starting in the middle of the sheet and rolling outward to expei any air trapped under the linoleum and to embed it thoroughly in the paste. Seams shall then be cut to produce a net. workmanlike seam. Water Resistant Seams: Where specified or when the installation will he exposed to abnormal amounts of surface water, the seams and edges of linoleum cemented witli Green Label paste can be made water-resistant by using Congoieum-Xairn "Three-Sixty" SU-360 Adhesive spread on the floor for approximately 3" from sides of each seam and for 3" along walls. This procedure is not necessary when Congoleum-.Nairn "Three-Sixtv" Adhesive is used. General Installation Instructions When a water resistant adhesive is recommended, "Three-Sixty" SU-360 for tiie total installation, a longer set up time is required than would nor mally be needed with linoleum paste. This results in a slight expansion in width of the material. A simple method of minimizing this problem is to install alternating sheets one clay and follow up the next day with the drop m sheets. The opening between sheets should not be more fhan 70". For example, on a three breadth job. install sheet 1 & 3 leaving a spread be tween sheets of not more than 70". This will permit full expansion of these two dieets overnight. Install sheet =2 the following day centering same in tne opening so as to trim off approximately 1" from both edges. Allowa slinht opening (1/64") between sheets if "Three-Sixtv" Adhesive and this practice is used. (See Isometric drawing on page 15). Thoroughly sand bag all seams for a period of 12 hours. This is very important where waterproof adhesives are used at seams or as a total adhesive. 13 'inne ze :: :.'.e .mciev.m e :r me :'.eac or a r.arr.mer .-..m.i.s use -i seam roller to brine 'reams to an o.! t5..-cr :er:r os .mcier heavy dttty service are subiecc to occasional mmu.z? . zcsm.z replacement cf ai! or part or the area. In the case or Static C \c- Lmt'.lei m th:s damage can be caused by movement of heavy . ..pmer.t .n a .canned .-.rea. fault;.- or d..mazed casters on heaw equip ment. sn haze, .myacr of dropped equipment, damage cr loss of protective :cops m tt.ov.5ar iezzed furniture, suture clips imbedding into the dorr etc Any or all of tvhich take a heavy toll on any flooring. S.nce tins damage zeneralK occurs m the center slieet of die averaze uze operating room or that piece on which the operating table rests, it is :(.'commended "hat this sheet in the original instailadon `.and in fact, if room measurement allows, ail the 5 foot wide pieces to be installed! be reduced in width to TO incites maximum. This practice helps to provide for mertion of a new dieet to replace a damazed one when necessary and .(Mows enough material for properly fitted seams at both edges. * Cleaning of Floors: Immediatelv after the installation is complete, the surface of the floor shall he cleaned thorough.lv. Spots of Green Label paste can be removed by wiping with a damp cloth. Spots of Congoleum-Xairn "Three-Sixtv" Ad hesive. if fresh, can be removed by wiping with a damp cloth, if dry, by rubbing lightly with fine steel wool and soap. Linoleum installed while construction work or repairs are in progress shall lie covered and protected with suitable building paper. Caution: Where possible, avoid placing heavy static loads on newly installed static conductive floors for a period of d4 hours after completion of installation. Check all casters and glides on equipment for damage and to make certain that they are constructed of conductive material so that equipment is properly grounded to the static- conductive linoleum. Base Treatment: There are several types of base treatment specified in hospital operating rooms and other types of hazard area rooms. 1. Top Set Rubber on Vinyl Cove Bate. This type of base is installed after completing the installation of the Static Concluctiv e Linoleum which should be fitted net to walls to avoid surface moisture seepage at this point. The top set base should be installed to vertical walls with Congoleum-N'aim "Three-Sixty" Adhesive (Sl'-360). d. Pre-fnnncd Terrazzo Cove Bate This tvpe base carries a 51" inside cove radius and it is difficult to fit the Static Conductive Lmojeum-properly. Proper application of the cove base should provide a )" recess at the point where the terrazzo base meets the sub-floor. This recess should be bound with a terrazzo metal divider strip to which the linoleum is fitted. 14 3 Sr.Tc:u P--c-?v:'\ed Beveled Base This tape beveled base :s generallv tonne :n conjunct.on with the sv.b-r.our and tapers upward at approaur...tel\ -r5' "o the % all. Designee. to act .as .a sten tor '.vitee.s or .tospttal ..arts, thereba avoiding damage `0 wail surfaces. Tins type base may be .'wed with Static Conductive L.ndeum and capped at top edge with standard door oir.dmg strip. -i Sc'J-Ccvc Base. This specified tvpe installation can be accomplished by c ".an; tiie Static Conducr.ae Linoleum up both sides and end walls in one piece . . for installation procedures for accomplishing this type seif-cove installation, see Congoieum-Xairn booklet. How To Install Seif-Coved Flooring iB-1365) . i I 15 O 0 /0 , Grounding Static Conductive Linoleum Grounding is not mandatory ur.c.er N.F.P A. regulations. Hov. e'.er. main' local ordinances or institution regulations require that Static Conductive Floors be grounded. The most suitable ground is one independent of all building grounds. The floor covering dealer shall fasten the pronged end of the ground clamp under the linoleum closest to the ground point. The electrician shall make connection of ground clamp to ground pipe or rod. Two ground clamps and one ground testing plate are included in the C-X Static Conductive Linoleum Grounding Equipment Kit. '.TO 125) STATIC CONOUCTIVE UNOLEUM PIPE OR ROD GROUND GROUND ICONNECTOR Maintenance of Static Conductive Linoleum At the time of the installation, Congoleum-Xairn Static Conductive Lino leum has precision controlled properties of electrical conductivity. In order to retain the effectiveness of this linoleum as a static conductive floor covering, it is-important that specific methods and materials be used in maintaining the floor. It is specifically recommended that only the mainte nance materials and methods of the Walter C. Legge Co., Inc., 101 Park Avenue, Xew York, X. Y., be used to maintain Congoleum-Xairn Static Conductive Linoleum. The Walter G. Legge Co. maintains offices in many cities throughout the country to service your floor of Congoleum-Xairn Static Conductive Linoleum. 18 D".r:rm itermzntmn periods ~r for .lav to cay maintenance wash the Siatic C. nduc::\e L.ncieam w-.th Naim Linoleum Cleaner, mild soap and " ater or t: e necessarv ger.c-.dais and warm water. If nohsi'.inz ot the Static Conducti'e Linoleum is required, accomplish hi s::ta cir. fine 'tee! wool pads on a power driven machine. This wiil pro,: :ir i '.urn liievn. NeU'r use a.\ of any type. Testing the Finished Static Conductive Linoleum Floor Tl'.e Boor shall he clean and dry and the area shall be free of explosive gas mixtures. Each electrode shall weigh 5 lbs. and shall have a dry, flat, circular contact area. 2,'j" in diameter, which shall comprise of a surface of aluminum or tin foil 0.0005 to 0.001 inches thick backed by a layer or rubber V thick. The testing unit shall be a calibrated ohm meter with a norma! output voltage of 500 volts D.C. In order that this instrument function in areas requiring testing beioiv 25.000 ohms, it is advisable to secure an ohm meter calibrated from 0 ohms to 1.000.000 ohms (1 metiohm.) An ohm meter filling this requirement is available from the Herman H. Stieht Co.. Inc.. 27 Park Place. New York 7. New York, and is listed as the Stieht Conduc tivity test kit model F2. The ac companying photograph pictures the unit /or you. Continuing resistance tests are the responsibility of the operating personnel of the area, whether it be hospital, arsenal or solvent loading plant. To meet suggested requirements, the area shall be tested several times a year at regular intervals and a record of these readings be kept so as to note any change in resistance readings. To meet N.F.P.A. requirements measurements shall be taken in 5 or more locations in each room. Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum is available in a range of 4 patterns and in a resistance range to meet both the requirements of the National Fire Protection. Association and the U. S. Army Ordnance Depart ment. These are the most important links in the chain of ivell maintained safety precautions and requirements. Strict adherence to the foregoing installation specifications and recommendations will assure a trouble free Static Conductive floor. . 19 HAZARD AREA FLOORING Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Linoleum is a life saving floor. Therefore, care should be exercised during its installa tion to secure a perfect installation. Strict adherence to the enclosed specifications is recommended. Should unusual sub floor conditions or area requirements pose a problem, feel free to write the Installation Department. Installation Department Congoleum-Nairn Inc. 195 Belgrove Drive Kearny, New Jersey FLOOR MAINTENANCE "or oomolete floor cars information on your new shiny! vinyl floor, ask your floor covering retailer *or the Congoieum `Consumer Flooring Guide" M0166 or write: Flooring OuMe-MOIM CONQOLEUM CORPORATION Ki*o*oniqr,.Ki. 777X1 Congoieum CORPQHAflQN KFAflNf Nf W ifn'.t y Q/Qi2 World \ (. Jrqe\f M.inufjc lute* <if CuNhionnf Vinyl Floo^ IT-. M HOW TO INSTALL ^S3U Tt DO-IT-YOURSELF SEAMLESS VINYL FLOORS Congoieum FINE FLOORS 4Simple, step-by-step instructions to help you install 12 and 15 foot wide cushioned vinyl floors. CON 158 CONGOLEUM EASY DOES IT WIDE WIDTH CUSHIONED VINYL FLOORS HAVE BEEN ENGINEERED FOR EASY INSTALLATION. They are extremely flexible and are highly resistant to chipping, breaking or tearing. The 12' or 15' width means a smooth, seamless flooring installation in many rooms. So if you are at all handy, join the swing to Do-It-Yourself and save the installation costs. You'll be as proud of the results as you are the savings. THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO INSTALL "EASY DOES IT" WIDE WIDTH FLOORS. The product and the subfloor will determine which method you should use. The chart below will help you decide the correct installation. goW. FLOOR COVERING GUIDE CHART The chart will guide you as to which type of installation is recommended for your subfloor and the product you have selected. TYPE INSTALLATION... TO BE USED ON ... Cushionflor Cushionfior Supreme The Now Floor PrestigeHighlight Spacemaker f ! Without Adhesive ! O Perimeter . Adhesion Any type subfloor Concrete subfloor only, bare or covered 1> old floorcovering YES YES YES YES yes YES NO YES YES YES YES YES O FullSheet Wa Adhesion Newplywood or undertayment-- bare concrete NO YES YES YES YES YES ! 1 MEG* .Ai CON 159 Then toy a metal yard *dok or carpet**^-. square as close to the wall aa poeettPesadait along this with a aharpjifiitty knifa. (Bg.99. ' ' " ; A' - APPLYING ADHESIVE (full tMf adh--Ion) After the floor covering haa been fitted, the next step is to adhere It to the subfloor. Roll the material face In or lay It back on Itself so that about one*half of the subfloor is exposed. Using "Easy Does tt" Foam Adhesive, apply a band of adhesive around the perimeter of the aubfloor about one inch from the wall and then bands In the body of the subfloor about 12 Inchee apart the length of the room. (Fig. 8) APPLYING ADHESIVE (pttriirwtw idtwslon) On concrete subfloors that are either bare or covered with smooth, non-cushioned, well bonded flooring material, you can install by the perimeter adhesion method. If you are going to cover an old floor covering, apply a strong solution of SpieandSpan or dishwasher detergent about 8" from the wail around the perimeterof the room when preparing the . will split leaving 'A the felt adhered and the balance 'A will be on the repair flooring material. If the repair material is coming from a hidden area in the manufactured home, it will pull up from the subfloor delaminated. Cut the repair material slightly iarger than the design unit to be replaced. Position the repair material for an exact pattern match and hold in place with masking tape. Using the small square or straignt edge as a guide, cut through both layers of flooring material with the straight bladed utility Knife. Remove the damaged flooring wearlayer within the cut area. It will delaminate leaving a layer of feljt adhered to the subfloor of the manufactured home. This should not be removed. Apply a light coat of SU23 White Paste with your finger to the back of the repair material. Care should be taken not to get adhesive on the cut edges. Insert the repair piece and roll thoroughly with a small hand roller, bringing the wearlayers level. Clean the area of any adhesive and then seam seal ail cuts with Congoleum Seam Sealer. (Congoleum Seam Sealer is available from your Mobiieflor supplier.) REPAIRING OVERALL DESIGNS On overall patterns, a diamond shaped cut will make the least visible repair. First, tape the material to be used for the repair over the damaged area. Then following a small straight edge, with a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of flooring material in a diamond shape to fully remove the damaged spot. Peel out the area to be removed; paste the back of the repair piece, insert and roll with a hand roller. All cuts should then be seam sealed. i COM 163 CongolewiY J FINE F LOORS MOMS PfinlKl in U.3.A. CON 163a