guide to specification - Reid Construction Systems

S4.6 Accessories - Installation
4.6.1 75mm and 90mm Timber Nails
A number of 75mm and 90mm timber nails are
required to provide adequate fixing between the timber
floor trusses where the modules meet. These nails are
required through the bottom chords.
4.6.2 Metal tek Screws
Metal Tek Screws are required if specified in any fixing
details.
4.6.3 Coach Bolts and Screws
For applications where the Flexus Floor is required
to be fixed to an I-Beam, timber packers are required
within the I-Beam flanges. Coach Screws and Bolts
can be specified as the fixing method for the stringer
on the module into the timber packers.
4.6.4 Metal Timber Connectors
For timber to timber or concrete connections use Pryda
Knuckle Nailplates, Multigrips, Sheet Brace Straps,
Joist Hanger, Tim-Con Brackets, Framing Bracket,
Concealed Purlin Cleats as specified.
4.6.5 Reid 2FA170 Swiftlift Anchor
For shear connection of Flexus Modular floor.
4.6.6 Non-shrink grout
Ramset Premium Grout MP for jointing modules if
required.
S4.7 Conditions
4.7.1 Moisture Content
Maximum moisture content of timber framing to
NZS 3602.
4.7.2 Building
Ensure foundations or wall frames are constructed in
accordance with NZS3604.
4.7.3 Storage
Timber expands in thickness and depth when allowed
to get wet.
To ensure the Flexus Floor Modules stay dry, straight
and true at the time of installation, the following
recommendations regarding storage are made :
• Stack on evenly spaced level bearers to keep flat
and straight.
• Provide a surface for the materials to be placed on
that is in plane.
• Stack well clear of the ground for good ventilation.
• Store under cover to keep dry prior to installation.
4.7.4 Handling
• Handle with extreme care. Protect edges,
corners, truss and surface finish from damage.
• A crane or Hiab is required for the placement
of modules – for example a 6mx2.4m Module
weighs approx. 1.1 tonne.
• Module weight = approx 82kg/m2 (based on
module with overall depth of 450mm)
• Specially Modified Reid Swiftlift Face Lifting
anchors (installed into 30mm ECC topping) are
used with a Reid Swiftlift Lifting Clutch to safely lift
the Modules.
• Standard Personal Safety Equipment applicable
to the activity must be worn when handling
Flexus Floor modules. Refer Department
of Labour Health and Safety in Employment
regulations and information.
4.7.5 Substrate
Do not commence work until the substrate is of the
standard required by the relevant manufacturer’s
technical literature for the specified finish; plumb, level
and in true alignment. Maximum moisture content of
timber framing to NZS 3602.
Fastening the modules to the framing.
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