SELF-LEVELING TOPPING

RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATION FOR LEVEL-RIGHT® WEARTOP OVER

ACOUSTI-MAT® CLP SOUND DEADENING PAD OVER CONCRETE

PART 1    GENERAL

1.01      SUMMARY

   A.    This is the recommended specification for Level-Right WearTop over Acousti-Mat CLP sound deadening pad over concrete.

1.02        SECTION INCLUDES

   A.    Level-Right WearTop

   B.    Acousti-Mat CLP

   C.    Acousti-Mat CLP Adhesive

   D.    Maxxon WearTop Curing Agent

   E.    Pioneer Eclipse Hard Floor Sealer & FloorMatte Wax

1.03        QUALITY ASSURANCE

   A.    Level-Right WearTop Installer's Qualifications: Installation of Level-Right WearTop shall be by an applicator authorized by the Maxxon Corporation

           using Maxxon approved mixing and pumping equipment.

   B.    Acousti-Mat CLP Installer's Qualifications: Installation of Acousti-Mat CLP shall be by an applicator authorized by the Maxxon Corporation.

1.04      DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

   A.    General Requirements: Materials shall be delivered in their original, unopened packages, and protected from exposure to the elements. Damaged or

           deteriorated materials shall be removed from the premises.

1.05      SITE CONDITIONS

   A.    Environmental Requirements: Before, during and after installation of Level-Right WearTop and Acousti-Mat CLP, building interior shall be enclosed and

          maintained at a temperature above  50 degrees F (10 degrees C).

PART 2    PRODUCTS

2.01      MATERIALS

   A.   Underlayment: Recommended Level-Right WearTop as manufactured by the Maxxon Corporation, Hamel, MN.

   B.    Sound Deadening Pad: Acousti-Mat CLP as manufactured by the Maxxon Corporation, Hamel, MN.

   C.    Sand Aggregate: Sand shall be 1/8 inch (3 mm) or less, washed masonry or plaster sand, meeting requirements of Maxxon Corporation Sand 

           Specifications 101.

   D.    Mix Water: Potable, free from impurities

   E.    Adhesive: Acousti-Mat CLP Adhesive as manufactured by the Maxxon Corporation, Hamel, MN.

   F     Sealer: Sealer: Maxxon WearTop Curing Agent

   G.   Wax: Pioneer Eclipse Hard Floor Sealer and Pioneer Eclipse FloorMatte

2.02      MIX DESIGNS

   A.    General Requirements: Mix proportions and methods shall be in strict accordance with product manufacturer recommendations.

PART 3    EXECUTION

3.01    PREPARATION

   A.   Condition and Cleaning of Subfloor: Subfloor shall be structurally sound. General Contractor shall clean subfloor to remove mud, oil, grease, and other

          contaminating factors before the arrival of the Level-Right WearTop and Acousti-Mat CLP crew.

   B.    Leak Prevention: Fill cracks and voids with a quick setting patching or caulking material where leakage of adhesive could occur.

   C.    Expansion Joints: Allow joints to continue through the Level-Right WearTop at the same width.

3.02    APPLICATION OF ACOUSTI-MAT CLP AND REINFORCEMENT MESH

   A.   Acousti-Mat CLP Installation: Install Acousti-Mat CLP following manufacturers recommendations and specifications.

3.03    APPLICATION OF SELF-LEVELING FLOORING

   A.   Scheduling: Application of Level-Right WearTop and Acousti-Mat CLP shall not begin until the building is enclosed, including roof, windows, doors and

          other fenestration. Install after drywall installation unless tenant finish requirements identify partitioning after the pour.

   B.  Application: Place the recommended Level-Right WearTop a nominal 3/8 inch (8mm) thick over Acousti-Mat CLP. Spread and screed Level-Right

        WearTop to a smooth surface

  C.   Sanding for Burnished, Marble Look: Buff sand the WearTop surface the day after the pour with a traditional floor buffing machine using an 80, 100 or

        120 mesh screen to desired look. After the surface is screen sanded and broomed, use a tack rag or dry Swiffer mop to remove dust.

  D.   Curing and Sealing: Level-Right WearTop is to be coated with at least 2 coats of Maxxon approved sealer such as Maxxon WearTop Curing Agent

         within 24 hours after installation except when an epoxy or other floor coverings will be installed.

  E.   Wax: Apply wax after the WearTop Curing Agent is dry using 2 coats of Pioneer Eclipse Hard Floor Sealer followed by 2 coats of Pioneer Eclipse

         FloorMatte. Follow manufacturer's instructions on the label.

  F.   Drying: General Contractor shall provide continuous ventilation and adequate heat until Level-Right WearTop is fully cured.

3.04    PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION OF GLUE DOWN FLOOR GOODS

   A.   Floor Goods Procedures: See the Maxxon Corporation's "Procedures for Attaching Finished Floor Goods to Maxxon Underlayments" brochure for

          guidelines for installing finished floor goods. This procedure is not a warranty and is to be used as a guideline only.

3.05    FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

   A. Slump Test: Level-Right WearTop mix shall be tested for slump as it's being pumped using a 2 inch by 4 inch (50 mm by 101 mm) cylinder resulting in a

        patty size of 9 1/2 inches (241 mm) plus or minus 1 inch (25 mm) diameter.

   B.  Field Samples: At least one set of 3 molded cube samples shall be taken from each day's pour during the Level-Right WearTop application. Cubes shall

         be tested as recommended by the Maxxon Corporation in accordance with modified ASTM C 109. Test results shall be available to architect and/or

         contractor upon request from applicator.

3.06    PROTECTION

   A.    Protection From Heavy Loads: During construction, place temporary wood planking over Level-Right WearTop wherever it will be subject to heavy

          wheeled or concentrated loads.