PORTABLE STADIUM FLOOR FOR ATHLETIC FIELD GROUND PROTECTION

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EventDeck Installation

Ground Preparation

EventDeck® is designed to be installed over grass, gravel, sand, dirt, and mud. No ground preparation is required for athletic fields or other level and consistent surfaces.

It is recommended that a survey of the installation site be done prior to installation of EventDeck. Larger stones, rocks and obstacles should be removed.

While EventDeck will span smaller indentations and gradations, it is recommended that large holes be covered or filled with sand to create a more level finished floor.

For installation on grass, see section "Installing on Grass."

Material Staging

Much of the time spent installing portable flooring involves shuttling material into position for connection. In this regard it is advisable to use rolling carts, pallet jacks and/or forklifts where possible to facilitate rapid placement of material. Specific attention should be paid to site access and strategic placement of material pallets to minimize the distance traveled between material pallets and the installation area.

Connecting Individual EventDeck Modules

An EventDeck floor consists of individual EventDeck modules connected to create a larger floor. Each module contains male T connectors and female T receptors. In order to connect one module to another simply align the male T connectors above the female T receptors and press down (see picture 1). Once snapped together, modules create a seamless floor suitable for numerous applications. Modules may be connected horizontally or vertically and can be stepped to create dramatic patterns and effects.

Installing an EventDeck Floor

Begin installation of EventDeck by placing the first 3ft x 3.75ft sheet of flooring in the upper right corner of the area to be floored. This piece will serve as the cornerstone onto which the floor will be built. The female receptor T's should be on the inward facing sides of the sheet, facing towards the direction of the floor to be installed (see picture 2). Male T connectors should be facing away from the flooring area to be installed.

A good way to tell if you are beginning the flooring correctly is that the word "EventDeck" on the module will appear upside down when positioning the first sheet down

Start adding sheets of flooring to the left of the initial sheet (see picture 3) to form the first row of flooring. This first row should be as straight as possible to allow further rows to be installed easily. A guideline is advised to insure a straight line.

Further rows of flooring may be added, beginning from the right and moving left.

Do not start additional rows from both the right and left as this may result in an uneven floor that does not connect easily at the center.

For larger installations, do not begin too many rows without completing the previous row.

A good rule of thumb is to begin the next row only when the people connecting the previous row are about 30 feet from the end of the next row (see picture 4). This leaves enough space to install several rows without unwanted "drifting" of the floor.

Edging may be used to transition from the ground surface onto EventDeck. Connect male or female edge pieces as required utilizing the same connection system as EventDeck flooring.

Installing on Grass

It is recommended that grass surfaces be cut short just prior to installing EventDeck. Grass may be watered before installation but it is recommended that the grass be allowed to dry before deploying EventDeck. Standard fungicides may be used in advance of EventDeck installation to provide additional protection for sensitive athletic turf or lawns.

Upon removal of EventDeck, simply rake grass to facilitate rapid rebound.

EventDeck may be installed for 4-7 days depending on the weather, climate and specific grass involved. For more specific details and suggestions please call our office for a free consultation.

Additional Tips for Installing Stadium-Sized Floors

Field lines can be used to insure flooring is being installed in a straight line. This is particularly important for the first row of flooring, which will set the trend for the entire field.

For stadium-sized installations, we recommend dividing your installation team into multiple groups containing 3-4 persons, each with a specific responsibility. One person in each group should be the designated "Snapper" - snapping sheets down and into position with their feet (not hands); another should be the "Positioner" - positioning subsequent sheets for snapping. The last person (or two) should be the "Transporter(s)" - bringing materials from pallets to the Positioner. The Transporter(s) should constantly ferry materials from the pallet to the row for installation.

During stadium installations, it is very important to stage pallets as close to the installation area as possible, so that the distance traveled with new materials into position is minimized. Ideally, forklifts should be used to place pallets on the field (if possible) at strategic locations. Material handling carts (ED-TC – EventDeck transport cart) can be used to facilitate movement of materials.

If flooring sheets become difficult to install on a row, it is likely because your floor has drifted slightly.

Care should be taken to insure that each subsequent T connector is snapped down: start by connecting the innermost corner and work outward from the corner, snapping each T down in the numbered sequence (see picture 5). This may be required for a few sheets but your floor should then get back on track. If you notice that a row of connecters was not connected during installation of a previous sheet, it is recommended that you remove subsequent sections and return to repair the un-connected section.

Disassembling An Eventdeck Floor

In order to rapidly disassemble your EventDeck floor, we recommend that you start at the opposite corner from where you began installation (i.e. upper left). The corner to begin break down is the corner that has the female T receptors AND Male T connectors facing outside of the floor.

Begin by standing off of the floor and facing inwards (i.e.: at the top end of the floor). If you are in the right position, you should be able to read "EventDeck" on each tile. Grip the floor with your hands such that each hand spans two treads and such that together they cover a 3ft wide section (the standard section for break down). Place your foot on the tread just outside of the three-tread span, so as to place weight on this section. Lift up on the three-tread section and detach this section from the adjacent section

We recommend counting 11 treads, which will create a section 3ft wide by 11 treads long (11 sq/ft - the correct size for a standard 40" x 48" pallet). Once the correct number of treads has been counted and lifted, flip the section over and the entire section will disconnect.

It is possible to use a broom handle or stick to rapidly disconnect entire 3ft rows of flooring. Once

Storage and Maintenance

Simply stack disconnected sections on pallets for further use. We recommend stacking sections approximately 91 sheets high, which is 1,001 sq/ft. Band and wrap pallets for transport and storage. It is generally possible to fit 26,000 sq/ft on a standard 53ft trailer (or in the equivalent sized area).

To clean EventDeck we recommend using standard cleaning fluids and a pressure washer. Be sure to clean

EventDeck sheets both on top and on the underside to ensure that all dirt and debris are removed.

For large concert events, it is recommended that a leaf blower be used to remove loose paper and other debris from the top of the floor before breakdown. 

While EventDeck may be stored outside, it is recommended that a tarp be used to protect EventDeck and to keep it clean when not in use.

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UltraDeck Installation

Preparación del Terreno

UltraDeckTM is designed to be installed over grass, gravel, sand, dirt, and mud. No ground preparation is required for athletic fields or other level and consistent surfaces.

It is recommended that a survey of the installation site be done prior to installation of UltraDeck.Larger stones, rocks and obstacles should be removed.

While UltraDeck will span smaller indentations and gradations, it is recommended that largeholes be covered or filled with sand to create a more level finished floor.

For Installations on grass, see section "Installing on Grass."

Material Staging

Much of the time spent installing portable flooring involves shuttling material into position forconnection. In this regard it is advisable to use rolling carts, pallet jacks and/or forklifts where possible to facilitate rapid placement of material. Specific attention should be paid to site access and strategic placement of material pallets to minimize the distance traveled between material pallets and the installation area.

Connecting Individual UltraDeck Modules

An UltraDeck floor consists of individual UltraDeck modules connected to create a larger floor. Each module contains male T connectors and female T receptors. In order to connect one module to another simply align the male T connectors above the female T receptors and press down (see picture 1). Once snapped together, modules create a seamless floor suitable for numerous applications. Modules may be connected horizontally or vertically and can be stepped to create dramatic patterns and effects.

Installing An Ultradeck Floor

Begin installation of UltraDeck by placing the first 4ft x 3ft sheet of flooring in the upper right corner of the area to be floored. This piece will serve as the cornerstone onto which the floor will be built. The female receptor T's should be on the inward facing sides of the sheet, facing towards the direction of the floor to be installed (see picture 2). Male T connectors should be facing away from the flooring area to be installed.

A good way to tell if you are beginning the flooring correctly is that the word "UltraDeck" on the module will appear upside down when positioning the first sheet down.

Start adding sheets of flooring to the left of the initial sheet (see picture 3) to form the first row of flooring. This first row should be as straight as possible to allow further rows to be installed easily. A guideline is advised to insure a straight line.

Further rows of flooring may be added, beginning from the right and moving left.

Do not start rows from both the right and left as this may result in an uneven floor that does not connect easily at the center.

For larger installations, do not begin too many rows without completing the previous row.

A good rule of thumb is to begin the next row only when the people connecting the previous row are about 5 sheets from the end of the next row (see picture 4). This leaves enough space to install several rows without unwanted “drifting” of the floor.

Edging may be used to transition from the ground surface onto UltraDeck. Connect male or female edge pieces as required utilizing the same connection system as UltraDeck flooring.

Installing on Grass

It is recommended that grass surfaces be cut short just prior to installing EventDeck. Grass may be watered before installation but it is recommended that the grass be allowed to dry before deploying UltraDeck. Standard fungicides may be used in advance of UltraDeck installation to provide additional protection for sensitive athletic turf or lawns.

Upon removal of EventDeck, simply rake grass to facilitate rapid rebound.

EventDeck may be installed for 4-7 days depending on the weather, climate and specific grass involved. For more specific details and suggestions please call our office for a free consultation.

Additional Tips for Stadium-sized Installations

Field lines can be used to insure flooring is being installed in a straight line. This is particularly important for the first row of flooring, which will set the trend for the entire field.

For stadium-sized installations, we recommend dividing your installation team into multiple groups containing 3-4 persons, each with a specific responsibility. One person in each group should be the designated "Snapper" - snapping sheets down and into position with their feet (not hands); another should be the "Positioner" - positioning subsequent sheets for snapping. The last person (or two) should be the "Transporter(s)" - bringing materials from pallets to the Positioner. The Transporter(s) should constantly ferry materials from the pallet to the row for installation.

During stadium installations, it is very important to stage pallets as close to the installation area as possible, so that the distance traveled with new materials into position is minimized. Ideally, forklifts should be used to place pallets on the field (if possible) at strategic locations. Material handling carts (ED-TC – UltraDeck transport cart) can be used to facilitate movement of materials.

Disassembling an Ultradeck Floor

In order to rapidly disassemble your UltraDeck floor, we recommend that you start at the opposite corner from where you began installation (i.e. upper left). The corner to begin break down is the corner that has the female T receptors AND Male T connectors facing outside of the floor.

Begin by removing a few tiles so that you are standing off of the floor and facing inwards (i.e.: at the top end of the floor). If you are in the right position, you should be able to read "UltraDeck" on each tile. Grip the floor with your hands such that each hand holds a tile and such that together they cover a 4ft wide section (the standard section for break down). Place your foot on the section just outside of the two-tile span, so as to place weight on this section. Lift up on the two-tile section and detach this section from the adjacent section (see picture 5).

We recommend counting 3 treads in length, which will create a section 4ft wide (2 tiles) by 3ft long (3 tiles) (12 sq/ft - the correct size for a standard 40" x 48" pallet). Once the section is lifted, flip the entire sheet over and the section will disconnect.

Storage and Maintenance

Simply stack disconnected sections on pallets for further use. We recommend stacking sections approximately 60 sheets high, which is 720 sq/ft. Band and wrap pallets as required for transport and storage.

To clean UltraDeck we recommend using standard cleaning fluids and a pressure washer. Be sure to clean UltraDeck sheets both on top and on the underside to ensure that all dirt and debris are removed.

For large concert events, it is recommended that a leaf blower be used to remove loose paper and other debris from the top of the floor before breakdown.

While UltraDeck may be stored outside, it is recommended that a tarp be used to protect UltraDeck and to keep it clean when not in use.

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HexaDeck Installation

Ground Preparation

Minimal ground preparation is advised prior to installation of HexaDeck®. It is recommended that large rocks/stones be removed prior to laying HexaDeck tiles. Additionally, it is advised that installation be performed on dry ground (if possible), as this will speed installation.

For installation on wet or soft ground, see section "Installing on Grass, Mud, or Sensitive Athletic Fields."

Material Staging

Minimal ground preparation is advised prior to installation of HexaDeck®. It is recommended that large rocks/stones be removed prior to laying HexaDeck tiles. Additionally, it is advised that installation be performed on dry ground (if possible), as this will speed installation.

Installing a Hexadeck Floor

Place the first tile at the top left corner as shown (see figure 1). The connection hook should be placed away from the direction you are laying your floor/roadway

The first row of tiles should be placed in position as shown (see figure 1) (Note: this is very important as placement of tiles in a different sequence will make it difficult to connect sections as connection hooks on installed sections will be facin down, rather then up).

It is important that the first row be laid as straight as possible and at an exact 90? angle to the direction the floor will be laid (see figure 2) to prevent "drifting" of the floor over distances.

Additional rows may be laid as shown, allowing multiple workers to work on the same row, speeding installation. This method will prevent teams of workers from interfering with one another.

HexaDeck can be configured to create numerous shaped floors and tiles may be stepped to form turns and other desired effects.

Installing On Grass, Mud, Or Sensitive Athletic Fields

It is recommended that grass surfaces be cut short just prior to installing HexaDeck. Grass may be watered before installation but it is recommended that the grass be allowed to dry before deploying HexaDeck. Standard fungicides may be used in advance of HexaDeck installation to provide additional protection for sensitive athletic turf or lawns.

It is recommended that a lightweight Geo textile material or fabric tarp be laid prior to heavy-duty use over sensitive grass or athletic fields. This will help prevent loss or damage under heavy loading, especially during wet or muddy conditions. Note, for pedestrian use or light equipment access Geotech material is not required. For muddy conditions, a tarp or equivalent material may be used to prevent mud from filling tiles, making removal quicker and easier.

Upon removal of HexaDeck, simply rake grass to facilitate rapid rebound.

HexaDeck may be installed for 4-7 days depending on the weather, climate and specific grass involved. For more specific details and suggestions please call our office for a free consultation.

Suggestions and Installation Tips

It is advised that a crowbar be available during installation. This could become useful on uneven or sloped ground where it may be necessary to provide or remove slack between tiles during installation. Should it appear that sections are not lining up and connecting, it is possible to "bring" slack to the location it is needed (see figure 3). It may be necessary to start bringing slack from several rows back.

Light vehicles require a minimum of eight (8) tiles across. Trucks require a minimum of nine (9) tiles across. Larger areas can be created for turning or passing as required.

Corner and perimeter tiles may be staked as required. We offer drilled tiles for perimeters and tiles may be drilled on site and staked using standard nail stakes and washers.

Storage And Maintenance

HexaDeck should be stored on oversized pallets and connected in layers of 6 tiles. Maximum pallet height for standard trucks and high cube ocean containers is 49 layers, though we recommend storing HexaDeck on pallets with 252 pieces (42 layers of 6 tiles).

To clean HexaDeck we recommend using standard cleaning fluids and a pressure washer. Be sure to clean HexaDeck sheets both on top and on the underside to ensure that all dirt and debris are removed.

For large events, it is recommended that a leaf blower be used to remove loose paper and other debris from the top of the floor before breakdown.

While HexaDeck may be stored outside, it is recommended that a tarp be used to protect HexaDeck and to keep it clean when not in use.

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DuraDeck Installation

Ground Preparation

Little or no ground preparation is required prior to installation of DuraDeckTM, but areas must be relatively level and large rocks or obstacles must be removed. DuraDeck can be used on mud, grass, sand and other surfaces, but weight-loading capacities will be reduced on softer surfaces, geotextiles may be used on very soft surfaces to help distribute weight and provide additional support and weight loading. DuraDeck is not a bridging material and should never be used to cross or span large gaps, gullies or chasms.

material staging

It is recommended that pallets of DuraDeck be staged as close to the area of operation to minimize the amount and distance of manual transport. It is possible to transport DuraDeck using forklifts, removing each sheet and placing it into position, creating a roadway over which the forklift can then move further sheets to be installed.

installing a single* duralink

1) Lay one mat flat on the ground. Insert the short end of a single Turn-A-Link down through each corner hole on the narrow end. Slide the ends of each Turn-A-Link under the mat with one end attached and one unattached.

2) Tip a second mat on its side and slide the unattached end of each Turn-A-Link through corresponding holes on the tipped mats. Lay the second mat down flat, end-to-end with first mat. You now have two mats connected together with two single Turn-A-Links, 4' end-to-end, to form a track 16' long (you also can connect the mats side to side if you want a wider track, using the same procedure).

3) Repeat step two to make a track of unlimited length.

installing a double* duralink

1) Lay two mats flat on the ground side by side. Insert the short ends of a double Turn-A-Link into the corresponding corner holes. Insert short ends of single Turn-A-Links in the outside edges. Slide ends of the double and single Turn-A-Links under the mat.

2) Tip the two mats on their sides, side-by-side and slide the other ends of double Turn-A-Link and the two single Turn-A-Links through corresponding holes on the tipped mats. Lay both mats down flat, end-to-end with first mats. You now have four mats connected together at the common corners, in the center, and at the outside corners to form a working area.

3) Repeat step two to make a track of unlimited length and width.

* Single links connect two mats together end-to-end or side-to-side.

** Double links connect four mats together at the common corner.

installing plastic connectors (2 and 4 way)

Easy Link connectors offer an easier and faster connection option:

1) To connect DuraDeck sections with Easy Link, simply position two DuraDeck sheets side by side, with connection holes adjacent to one another (either lengthwise or widthwise).

2) Position nylon belt straps (either two way or four way) over connection holes so that they are aliened.

3) Insert connector plugs into holes, securing the straps to the DuraDeck sheets. Then, using a hammer, pop aluminum plug inserts down into the plastic plug to lock them in place.

Note: While incredibly strong, Easy Link connectors are not tested to support weights as high as those supported by the original Turn-A-Links. They are designed for rapid installation in lighter duty applications.

disassembling a duradeck floor connected with duralinks

To disassemble a DuraDeck floor with Turn-A-Links, simply tip the outermost sheet of DuraDeck on its side, releasing the Turn-A-Link, and slide the tipped sheet away from the adjacent sheet. Remove the Turn-A-Link from the adjacent mat by tipping it sideways and sliding out. Repeat as necessary.

disassesmbling a duradeck floor connected with plastilinks

To disconnect a DuraDeck floor connected with Easy Links, simply position a screwdriver under the lip (groove) cut into the aluminum connector plug inserts. Use the lip to pull the plug up and to release the Easy Link plug from the holes. Remove belt straps and plugs as required, making sure to safely store them for future use.

transport, storage, and maintenance

DuraDeck requires little maintenance and can be transported compactly. Clean DuraDeck sections using standard cleaning fluids and a hard bristle brush. Alternatively, a pressure washer may be used for deeper cleaning. Sections may be stacked on pallets (suggested 25 mats per pallet), banded and transported together using a forklift. DuraDeck may be stored indoors or outdoors and may be stacked as high as can be safely accommodated.

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