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\fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b INSTALLATION:
\par }\pard \li5040\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b Ceramic, Mosaic, Quarry, Paver, Slate, Marble and Granite
\par 
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\fs32 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \b\fs28\cgrid {\b0\fs32 SPECIFICATION}{\fs32 \tab }{\tab \tab \tab }{\fs44 ULTRA/PLAN}{\fs20 
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b0\fs20 Self-leveling underlayment
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *
\par }{\b\i DESCRIPTION:}{\i  A specially formulated, cementitious self-smoothing, rapidly hardening compound, to be mixed only with water, to level and repair interior floors up to 1/2\rdblquote 
 (13 mm) thickness per pour.  ULTRA/PLAN can be used over concrete and exterior grade plywood (interior resident
ial dry areas only). May be used over old cutback adhesive when primed with U.P. PRIMER/RAPID (see technical data sheet for additional information.)
\par 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for interior use only. 
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for leveling and repairing concrete and properly prepared exterio
r grade plywood sub-floors (interior residential floor and countertop applications in dry areas only) prior to the installation of carpet, resilient flooring, wood parquet, ceramic tile, slate, marble, granite or stone veneer floors.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for leveling and repairing subfloors, up to 1/2\rdblquote  (13mm) thickness in a single lift.  May be feather edged to allow for smooth transitions from one surface to another.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i When specifying for leveling over existing ceramic tile, terrazzo and old cutback adhesive-coated flo
or surfaces, specify U.P. PRIMER/RAPID as a primer to be used in conjunction with the leveling compound (see data sheet for details).
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify when requiring compatible bonds with resilient or ceramic tile adhesives, dry-set mortars, expoxies and polyureth
ane adhesives when these materials are subsequently used for the final installation of the floor covering material.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for high traffic areas, including special use situations where wheelchair traffic exists or other point loading exists.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i DO NOT}{\i  specify for exterior applications.  Specify PLANICRETE 50 with a sand/cement-leveling coat (See data sheet for details).
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i DO NOT }{\i specify where hydrostatic conditions exist.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i 
\par }\pard\plain \s1\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel0\adjustright \b\i\fs20\cgrid {DO NOT }{\b0 specify for spot patching.  Specify LEVEL/PATCH (see data sheet for details).}{
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i DO NOT}{\i  specify over presswood, particleboard, masonite, chipboard, Lauan, gypsum floor patching compounds, metal or similar dimensionally unstable substrates.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i When specifying ULTRA/PLAN in the Self-Leveling Underlayment Section selected, add appropriate articles or paragraphs under the }{\b\i PART}{\i  as indicated.}{
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {*
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PART 1 GENERAL
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {REFERENCES
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {There are no national standards covering self-leveling underlayments for surface preparation.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {SUBMITTALS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Product Data: Submit manufacturer\rquote s technical information and installation instructions for materials required.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {QUALITY ASSURANCE
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Provide tile, grout and setting materials from one source.  Additives, dry-set mortars, installation materials and grouts shall be from the same manufacturer.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
Deliver and store packaged materials in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.  Prevent damage or contamination of materials by water, freezing, foreign matter or other causes.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Deliver and store materials on site at least 24 hours before work begins.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Provide heated and dry storage facilities on site.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PROJECT CONDITIONS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Maintain environmental conditions and protect work during and after installation to comply with manufacturer\rquote s printed recommendations.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Maintain
 temperatures at not less than 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) during installation and for 7 days after completions unless higher installation standards are required by referenced installation standards or manufacturer\rquote s written instructions.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }{\b PART 2 PRODUCTS
\par }{
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {MATERIALS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s18\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When specifying ULTRA/PLAN over existing ceramic tile, terrazzo and old cutback adhesive-coated floor surfaces select PRIMER: U.P. PRIMER/RAPID with the UNDERLAYMENT: ULTRA/PLAN.

\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\i *
\par }{
\par }\pard\plain \s15\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {\i0 UNDERLAYMENT: ULTRA/PLAN cement-based self-leveling underlayment, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION.
\par }\pard \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \s15\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i0 [PRIMER: U.P. PRIMER/RAPID, fast-setting primer consisting of two components liquid polymer additive and dry mixture of cement and special chemicals as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION]
\par }\pard \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i0 
\par *
\par }{When specifying ULTRA/PLAN in performance specification, call MAPEI CORPORATION\rquote s Technical Service Department toll-free number for assistance with product characteristics.
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s2\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {MIXES
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Site mix self-leveling underlayment with water in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par PART 3 EXECUTION
\par 
\par }{*
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Specifications for surface conditions are listed in the beginning of the specification of MAPEI\rquote s Architectura
l Binder.  These specifications should be called out with the related work sections.  Delete non-applicable conditions.  (Refer to ANSI EXPLANATION AND NOTES section: AN-3 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS.)
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {INSPECTIONS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Verify substrate surface is ready to receive work of this Section.  Do not proceed with work until surfaces and conditions comply with manufacturer\rquote s requirements.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s2\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PREPARATION
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Select prime statement when adding U.P. Primer/RAPID under PART 2, MATERIALS.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\i *
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*Prepare substrate in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par \tab [Prime substrate in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.]
\par 
\par \tab }{\b INSTALLATION}{
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Install underlayment in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {No TCA installation method for self-leveling underlayment exists at this time.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\i *
\par }{
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Install expansion and control joints in accordance with TCA method EJ171.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PROTECTION
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Protect from foot traffic for at least 2 to 3 hours after installation.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Protect from general traffic, dirt and dust from other trades until final floor covering surface has been completely installed.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When dealing with cement-based products, it should be noted that temperature and humidity during and after installation of tile affect final curing time, i.e., low tempera
tures (60 degrees and under) and high humidity (70% and above) will delay final cure time.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par For further information and technical assistance, contact:
\par 
\par }\pard \sa120\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\tab \tab \tab \tab      MAPEI CORPORATION
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      1501 WALL STREET
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      GARLAND, TEXAS 75041-4046
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      1-800-992-6273
\par }}