Knoxford PFM FLORLOK User manual

FLORLOK® Portable Dance Floor laying instructions
The Florlok® portable dance floor consists of FULL and HALF panels which are set up in a “brickwork” fashion
which in turn gives the floor its strength without the need for tools and/or screws. Panels have “lugs” attached
on three sides the side with three lugs are known as the “END LUGS”) which interlock with the adjacent
panels and one side without lugs. Along the other two sides are five LUGS which interlock with panels used in
the rows above and below. The top row consists of FULL panels and then every even row row 2, 4, 6 etc.)
starting and ending with HALF panels. The first panel of each row is laid with the “END LUGS” pointing left and
all following panels with the “END LUGS” pointing right. Surrounding the panels are then aluminium edging
strips also supplied in FULL and HALF lengths as well as the CORNER edges.
It helps to plan the dance area before laying panels to ensure you have the floor centred with the room itself
or other furniture such as a stage unit.
Using the attached floor plan as a guide for your size of floor lay the floor as follows:
1. ROW 1: The first FULL panel is laid at the top left hand corner of the floor with the three “END LUGS”
pointing to the left and then the second FULL panel is laid alongside the first with the “END LUGS”
pointing to the right. The first two panels just sit next to each other. The third and the rest of the top
row FULL panels can now be laid with the “END LUGS” pointing to the right with the bare side of the
panel sitting on top of the previous panels “END LUGS”.
! Ensure that the panels are flush along the top row.
2. To help keep the top row in place, now fit the edging pieces across the top row starting from the left
hand side with a HALF edge and then a FULL edge which will span the joint of the first two FULL
panels. Continue fitting the FULL edging pieces with a HALF edge being used at the end of the row to
fit flush with the right hand side.
! Fit the edging by pushing the lugs under the panel rim at an angle and lowering the edge into place.
DO NOT FORCE but adjust.
1st
panel
2nd
panel
3rd
panel
4th
panel

FLORLOK® Portable Dance Floor laying instructions
3. ROW 2: The second row starts with a HALF panel again on the left hand side. As for the first row, the
“END LUGS” will point to the left. Now complete the row with FULL panels ending with a HALF panel,
lugs pointing right.
P5
P1
Offer P5 at an angle of 30°-45° and lower
! The five top LUGS on the panels used in the second and all following rows are designed to slide under
the rim of the frame on the adjacent panel. Holding the panel at an angle of between 30° and 5°,
slide the lugs under the panel above. When the two panel frames are touching along the whole length
of the panel, gently lower the panel into place.
** It may be useful to have a second person standing on the first row of panels so as to keep the top
row in place whilst linking the second row of panels.
If the panel frames are not square or not flush; DO NOT FORCE the panel down but simply adjust it
until resistance is removed and the panel lowers itself.
4. ROW3: The third row is laid as the first row with FULL panels
P1
P
5

FLORLOK® Portable Dance Floor laying instructions
5. ROW4: The fourth row is laid as the second row starting and ending with a HALF panel.
6. FOLLOWING ROWS: Continue laying the floor in this fashion until the desired size of floor is achieved.
7. EDGING: now the edging can be completed. The top row should have laid in operation 2 above. Start
now at the top right hand side with a Right hand edge piece followed by a FULL edge. Continue down
the right hand side of the floor ending with a left hand corner edge.
Corner Edge Floor Edge Floor Edge
LH RH Half Full

FLORLOK® Portable Dance Floor laying instructions
8. Continue across the bottom row from right to left starting with either a FULL or HALF edge depending
on the last row of panels. Continue up the left hand side ending at the top left panel.
FLORLOK® Storage Trolley
The NEW Florlok® storage trolley is designed to
store and transport a complete 15ft x 15ft 4.6m
x 4.6m) portable dance floor complete. The
maximum number of FULL panels which can be
stored in a trolley is 23 with a maximum of 4
HALF panels which are stored in the rack on the
right hand side of the trolley. If your dance floor
is larger than this then the panels and edging will
be split between multiple trolleys.
The panels are stored alternately face to face
and back to back vertically using the lugs to
support the panels in and above the support
channels built into the trolley with the edging
stored in the sliding tray at the bottom of the
trolley.
Edging
Tray
Half
anels
Transit
Bar

FLORLOK® Portable Dance Floor laying instructions
Loading the trolley:
1. The first panel should be
loaded parquet face
towards operator with the
three “END LUGS” pointing
down. The second lug on
each side of the panel is
inserted into the channel on
the trolley and the panel
should be gently pushed to
the rear of the trolley.
2. The second panel is inserted
with the parquet face
towards the first panel,
again with the three “END
LUGS” pointing down and
the second lug on the other two sides offered to the channels on the trolley. Push the panel
down the channel to butt up to the first panel.
3. The third panel is inserted parquet towards operator, “END LUGS” pointing up with the second
side lugs on top of the support channels on the trolley. The panel should slot against the second
panel with the battens linking.
4. The fourth panel is inserted as for the third but parquet face towards the third panel.
5. This action is continued continue as per Para. 1) using the channels alternately as described
above to a maximum of 23 panels.
6. Once complete fit the transit bar across the front of the trolley.
7. Now load the HALF panels into the rack on the right hand side of the trolley ensuring that panels
are inserted face to face to avoid damage.
8. Pull out the sliding tray and carefully insert the edging. Do not force or drop the edging to avoid
damage. Push the tray back in the trolley once complete.
Half panel storage
anel lugs
Trolley support channel
Edging Storage Tray
Transit Bar
Trolley support channel

FLORLOK® Portable Dance Floor laying instructions
WARNING: Do not use or allow the floor to be used if:
•The floor is wet
•Without edging sections
•If the surface is uneven or has missing parquet fingers or panels
•If a gap of more than 5mm is apparent between the panels/edging
Failure to adhere to these instructions could cause fall or injury.
Caring for your new portable dance floor:
Your Florlok® portable dance floor is manufactured form a mix of natural wood and aluminium parts. Although
the floor is designed and manufactured to be used in highly paced environment such as hotels and event
management activities, it is predominantly a product manufactured form a natural source. Care should be
used when handling the equipment and the more it is looked after the longer it will last. All wood species have
a tendency to darken and /or alter in shade over time and also sometimes when new.
1. NEVER use excessive amounts of water to clean the panels but rather a lightly damp mop or rag,
stubborn marks and scuffs are normally removed with a damp rag.
2. ALWAYS clean up spills and water immediately.
3. ALWAYS store the product in a well-ventilated area and never in a hot and dry or damp environment.
4. AVOID excessive exposure to moisture.
5. NEVER use water or water-based cleaners or waxes on your wooden floor
6. NEVER use alcohol, ammonia, kerosene or turpentine on your wooden floor
Health & Safety tips on using the equipment:
1. The Florlok® portable dance floor including trolley and panels is designed to be used by one person
but please consult your company’s Health & safety policy with regards to manual handling before
using the equipment.
2. NEVER attempt to move the trolley without the transit bar fitted
3. NEVER move, pull or push the trolley from the front or back but rather from the sides.
4. ENSURE the edging tray is fully pushed back and locked into position before moving the trolley.
5. ALWAYS bend from the knees when lifting panels or edging
6. NEVER leave the trolley unattended on an incline and ensure the trolley is secure in any other area.
Reconditioning
Portable Floormaker offers a floor refurbishment service. If you decide to refurbish yourself or with a third
party, the warranty if still applicable) becomes void and Portable Floormaker cannot be held responsible for
any problems that may arise. Please call for details.
The user assumes full responsibility for installation and use of the dance floor and associated components.
Inspect the individual and assembled components periodically and repair as necessary. This product is
manufactured using wood, glue and lacquers which, if subjected to heat or flame will burn possibly causing
heat, fumes and consumption of oxygen. This could cause injury or death.