Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 1 Plastic Flooring System Installation Instructions and Manual for Plastic Flooring System
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 2 Plastic Flooring System General Installation Notes Installation of this equipment and related OEM equipment should be in accordance with these instructions, OEM’s installation instructions and local codes (if applicable). Failure to follow specified instructions may cause damage to equipment and/or personal injury. Take special note of any Warnings or Safety Decals on the equipment and in manuals. Always wear protective clothing and any applicable Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses and/or Ear Plugs) when working with the equipment. Discarded materials, equipment and boxes should be recycled in accordance with local and national codes. Safety Instructions Read all safety messages in this manual and on equipment safety decals. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. Handling of Flooring Please transport the plastic flooring (slats) carefully. Do not expose the slats to excessive force such as impacts. Move the pallets with the flooring in accordance with forklift operating standards; do not shift the pallet with the flooring by using only the tips of the forks. If you do not install the flooring immediately: 1. Store appropriately 2. Slats should be protected against direct sunlight and excessive heat. 3. Pallets can be stacked 2 high; no additional loading allowed. 4. Do not remove the plastic shrink wrap material until slats are ready to be installed. 5. Remove shrink wrap carefully using a knife, ensuring that you do not cut the slats (scoring the plastic might result in a “rated breaking point”.) 6. Do not throw the slats.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 3 Plastic Flooring System Installation Guidelines When temperatures are lower than 32°F (0°C), you must bring the slats into a heated area. You should not start with the installation before the material has reached a temperature above 50°F (10°C). When temperatures are higher than 86°F (30°C), you should not start with installation before the temperature of the material has dropped below 77°F (25°C), otherwise the slats may not fit properly when temperatures drop in cooler weather. 1. Use only suitable tools for the installation of the slats. 2. Always use a rubber hammer, never use a metal hammer. 3. Do not hit the slats with full force. 4. When installing the panels, make sure they are assembled unstressed. 5. Never try to adjust an assembled slat by using a pry bar. Excessive pressure is not required. Normally the slats can be installed without too much force. 6. Make sure to use 0.225” (5.72mm) thick supporting beams to guarantee the perfect interlocking of flooring and beams. 7. The beam support must be completely flat to avoid tilting and give the construction the best possible stability. 8. Do not attach the beams to the walls. Plastic slats always have a small movement due to expansion or contraction depending on temperature changes. 9. Only attach other material to the flooring by using special floor anchors. 10. Farrowing crates should only be fixed to the supporting beams. Only use special anchors that have a flat contact side to the beams, otherwise beams could get damaged. Tools Required Jigsaw Rubber Mallet Tape Measure Marker
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 4 Plastic Flooring System End Caps for Fiberglass Beams It is absolutely necessary to always use the HSFBM135-EC end caps (Figure 1 & 2) on the fiberglass beams. This is to avoid damage of the supporting beam from rough concrete. Tap end caps on carefully with rubber hammer until it fits snugly. NOTE: Failure to use HSFBM135-EC end caps will void warranty. Figure 1 Figure 2 Calculation Tool – Supporting Beams HSFBM135-XXX Fiberglass reinforced support beams Application Nursery Farrowing Animal Loading Density 32 lbs./ft2 50 lbs./ft2 Max Span of HSFBM135-XXX 120 inches (3.05 meters) 96 inches (2.44 Meters) **For spans greater than the max span, use support pedestal (reference parts list, page 11) to support beam at spans equal to or less than that of the max span listed above.** PVC Maximum Height 20”
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 5 Plastic Flooring System Construction Requirements Verify there is a minimum bedding surface or ledge of 2.0” (51 cm) as shown in Figures 4 & 5. This is where the load gets transmitted to the basic structure. (Note: This minimum required surface will apply regardless if floor is laid on a cement ledge or on top of concrete floor.) Figure 4: Walkway Figure 5: Wall Ledge If flooring is laid on ledge as shown in Figure 6, height of the total construction of the beam, end cap, and flooring should always be slightly lower than level of the concrete walkways or surfaces. This will prevent animals from lifting up the flooring. The ledge should also have at least a 2” minimum bedding surface to allow for the end cap to fit properly. Figure 6: Walkway with ledge
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 6 Plastic Flooring System Installation of Plastic Flooring Procedure: 1. Starting in first row, interlock sections of plastic flooring slats behind each other. Position tabs as shown (Figure 7) and slide until tabs click into place (Figure 8). The flooring should be connected as depicted (Figure 9). Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 2. Attach additional slats until desired length is reached. If necessary, cut the last slat of this row with a saw to meet the length. NOTE: Cuts should only be made in 6” increments on the cut channels shown below. 3. Place interlocked flooring slats on fiberglass beams. Make sure slat is even with end of beam. Using rubber hammer, tap flooring down securely onto beams.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 7 Plastic Flooring System 4. Use the remaining section of the cut slat to start the next row and continue attaching whole slats until the desired length is reached again. It may be necessary to cut another slat to meet the desired length. Layout Example Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 START Remainder of Row 1 Remainder of Row 2 Remainder of Row 3 Remainder of Row 4 Remainder of Row 5 5. Continue with the same procedure in every row.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 8 Plastic Flooring System 6. For flooring areas wider than 65 feet (20 m), it is necessary to install an expansion gap by using a double supporting beam. Always use the end fillers to finish the expansion gap and flooring installation on each side. At least a one inch gap must be present at each expansion joint and at any end where the floor is against a wall that is parallel to the fiberglass beams. Expansion Gap with End Plugs HSFBM135-EC Beam End Caps Cut for Expansion Gap Cut one side of each end cap where shown below
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 9 Plastic Flooring System Removal of a Single Slat When removing a slat, remove the corresponding row of slats. Start with removing at the beginning of the row which should be removed Put your feet on the outer edges of both rows which are adjacent to the slat / row that you want to remove. Lift the slat until it is detached from the beam. Proceed with this on the opposite side of the slat until the entire slat is completely detached from the beam. Unlock the slat from the following one and remove Repeat these steps until you reach the slat you want to remove or until you finish dismantling the row. Make sure not to treat the slats with full force or excessively pry them since the interlocking system between the slats can only be unlocked by lifting the whole slat one side at a time from the supporting beams. Bolting Accessories for Mounting Pen System, Feeders, etc. Smart Fastener w/ Bolt and Washer J-bolts and Bracket *Should be paired with 60670 washer*
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 10 Plastic Flooring System Parts List All Plastic Flooring will be in Hog Slat Blue Part Number Description Photo PF-H18X24 Plastic Flooring 18” x 24” PF-H24X24 Plastic Flooring 24” x 24” HSD24X36 Cast Iron Flooring 24” x 36” HSD24X42 Cast Iron Flooring 24” x 42” HSD24X48 Cast Iron Flooring 24” x 48” PF-HEP Plastic End Plug HSFBM135-XXX Fiberglass Support Beams
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 11 Plastic Flooring System HSFBM135-EC End Cap for Support Beams HSFBMP1 Pedestal Support Pipe – 2 Meters HSFBMP2-1 Plastic Base for Pedestal HSFBMP2-2 Plastic Top for Pedestal HSFBMP3 Plastic Spacers for Pedestal HS652-50 Plastic Anchor 3070050000/ 3070060000 Brackets for J-Bolts 60612 60670 60712 3/8”-16 Stainless Lock Nut 3/8” x 1-1/2” Stainless Washer 3/8”-16 x 6-1/4” Stainless J-Bolt
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 12 Plastic Flooring System Hog Slat Limited Warranty Hog Slat warrants products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of installation. Hog Slat will credit, repair, or replace, at its option any product deemed defective within this time period. Labor costs associated with the replacement or repair of the product are not covered by the Seller/Manufacturer. Warranty Extension Coverage Includes Plastic Flooring Slats, Fiberglass Beams, End Cap Protectors, Support Pedestals, Supporting Leg Sets, End Plugs 5 years prorated as defined in table below: Year Warranty – Manufacturer/Dealer Customer 1st 100% 0% 2nd 100% 0% 3rd 100% 0% 4th 70% 30% 5th 50% 50% Conditions and Limitations 1. The product must be installed by and operated in accordance with the instructions published by the Seller/Manufacturer or Warranty will be void. 2. Warranty is void if all components are not original equipment supplied by the Seller/Manufacturer. 3. This product must be purchased from and installed by an authorized retailer/distributor or certified representative thereof or the Warranty will be void. 4. Malfunctions or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, accident, or lack of proper maintenance shall not be considered defects under the Warranty. 5. This Warranty applies only to components/systems for the care of poultry and livestock. Other applications in industry or commerce are not covered by this Warranty. 6. This Warranty applies only to the Original Purchaser of the product. The Seller/Manufacturer shall not be liable for any Consequential or Special Damage which any purchaser may suffer or claim to suffer as a result of any defect in the product. “Consequential” or “Special Damages” as used herein include, but are not limited to, lost or damaged products or goods, costs of transportation, lost sales, lost orders, lost income, increased overhead, labor and incidental costs and operational inefficiencies. THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE SELLER/MANUFACTURER’S ENTIRE AND SOLE WARRANTY AND THIS MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES SOLD AND DESCRIPTION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER. Hog Slat Retailers/Distributors are not authorized to modify or extend the terms and conditions of this Warranty in any manner or to offer or grant any other warranties for Hog Slat products in addition to those terms expressly stated above. An officer of Hog Slat must authorize any exceptions to this Warranty in writing. The Seller/Manufacturer reserves the right to change models and specifications at any time without notice or obligation to improve previous models.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 13 Plastic Flooring System Notes:
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2024 14 Plastic Flooring System This equipment must be installed in accordance with all State and Local Codes and applicable Regulations which should be followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. Hog Slat, Inc. PO Box 300 Newton Grove, NC 28366 Phone: (910) 594-0219 Fax: (910) 594-1392 www.hogslat.com Copyright © 2024 by Hog Slat, Inc. Part Number: HSMANUAL-328 Rev IR Market – Hog
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