Aacer Fixed Sleeper System is the

traditional basketball floor, where maximum

performance and structural integrity are

essential. This system has been known to last

for over 75 years.

The most

dimensionally stable

floor system on

the market.

Aacer Fixed SleeperDimensionally stable floor system.

Official Supplier

Aacer Fixed Sleeper Dimensionally Stable Floor System.

Part I – GENERALA. A fixed performance sports floor system consisting

of a vapor barrier, resilient underlayment and Aacermaple flooring.1. The concrete slab depression for 25/32” thick

maple flooring with Fixed Sleeper system shallbe 3”.

B. See general specifications on page 4.

2.1 – MaterialsA. Vapor barrier shall be 6-mil polyethylene.

Option: Vapor barrier will be asphalt primer withcompatible asphalt mastic (grout). Asphalt masticshall be “hot pour”, dead level roofing asphalt(traditional).

B. Sleepers and Sleeper Anchors Sleepers shall be 2” x 4” SPF, S4S.1. Sleeper anchors shall be modified steel drivepins

(minimum pullout strength 500 lbs., minimum2-1/2” long).

C. Subfloor1. Underlayment shall be 1 x 6, SPF Gym Grade or

23/32” CDX plywood.

Part II – PRODUCTS

D. Flooring – Aacer MapleNorthern Hard Maple flooring tongued,grooved and end-matched as manufacturedby Aacer Flooring, LLC. Flooring will begraded, marked and stamped in accordancewith the standards established by the MapleFlooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA).

E. Subfloor Fasteners1. Subfloor fasteners shall be 6d ring shank

nails or 1-3/4” staples.2. Flooring fasteners shall be 2” barbed cleats

or coated staples.

F. Wall base shall be 3” x 4” molded vent covebase with premolded outside corners.

G. Shims shall be 1/8” and 1/4” thick temperedmasonite or equal material.

3.1 – Pre-Installation InspectionA. Floor installer shall verify slab tolerance

of concrete and report any correctionsto General Contractor and Architect inwriting. Room shall be broom cleanedand free of any foreign material.

B. Floor installer shall document site andworking conditions prior to and duringinstallation. This documentation shallbecome a part of any warranty andmay or may not affect fulfillment ofany warranty.

3.2 – InstallationA. Cover entire slab with 6-mil

polyethylene, sealing and lappingjoints a minimum of 6”.

Option:

Prime concrete slab with asphalt primerwith a minimum coverage of 250 sq. ft.per gallon.

B. Subfloor1. Install sleepers across short

dimension of room (or at rightangles to the main playing court)16” O.C. with ends butted andjoints staggered a minimum of 24”.Accurately, level and shim sleepersso all top surfaces are flush.

Option:

After the sleepers are properly shimmed,leveled and anchored pour a layer ofasphalt mastic to cover all shims and 1/8”up the side of the sleeper.

2. Install 1 x 6 subflooring diagonallyto sleepers. Break all joints oversleeper with ends butted and sidesspaced 1”. Securely nail or stapleto sleepers.

Options:

A. Install 3/4” plywood with 4’ edge ofplywood at right angles to sleepers. Break8’ edge of plywood over sleeper. Space allsides of plywood 1/4” and securely nail orstaple to sleepers.

B. Install plywood at 45° angle to sleeper.

C. Aacer Maple Flooring1. Install Aacer maple flooring parallel

with main playing court. Flooringshall be power nailed or stapledevery 10” to 12” O.C. with all endjoints properly driven tight.

2. Expansion joints may be requiredbetween flooring stripsintermittently throughout the floor.Requirements will be determinedby site and geographicalconditions.

3. Provide a minimum 1-1/2”expansion void at all walls andpermanent obstructions.

3.3 – Floor SandingA. Machine sand entire floor with coarse,

medium and fine paper to a smoothand uniform surface, free from edgermarks and drum drops.

B. Remove all sanding dust and lint fromentire surface by vacuum and/or tack.

3.4 – Finishing and GamelinesA. Inspect entire floor to be sure surface is

ready to accept seal/finish. Floorshould be free from dust and debris.

B. Apply seal and finish permanufacturer’s label instructions.NOTE: Please refer to Aacer’s Seal andFinish specification forrecommendations.

C. Floor shall be buffed, cleaned andtacked between coats.

D. Gamelines – Between seal and finishcoats apply game lines and logos asindicated by drawings. Paint shall becompatible with finish.

3.5 – Base InstallationInstall vent cove base with cove baseadhesive and/or mechanical attachmentto walls. Use pre-molded outside cornersand mitered inside corners.

3.6 – DocumentationProvide job condition documentation toowner with any warranties.

Part III – EXECUTION

Wall Base Detail Threshold DetailAacer Fixed Sleeper

Insert Detail Electrical Box Detail

For complete details see Aacer shop drawings at www.aacerflooring.com

Features Include:

• The mostdimensionally stablefloor system on themarket

• Long life expectancy(still in use in placesfor over 75 years)

• Adaptable to specialconditions

• Available in varioussubfloorconfigurations

SIZEStandard: 25/32” x 2-1/4” or 25/32” x 2-1/2” Options:• 25/32” x 1-1/2”• 33/32” x 1-1/2”• 33/32” x 2-1/4”

GRADEStandard: 2nd & Better GradeOptions:1st, 3rd, 3rd & Better

Part I – General Specifications

P.O. Box 151 • 970 Ogden Rd. • Peshtigo, WI 54157 Toll-Free 877-582-1181 • Fax: 715-582-1182 • www.aacerflooring.com

PerformanceTested

revised 07/05

These specifications provide strict guidelinesthat must be adhered to for proper installationand performance of the materials supplied byAacer Flooring.

1.1 – DescriptionA. Related Work

1. Concrete Substrate – Section 03300a. The concrete contractor shall furnish

and install the concrete substratedepressing the slab in relation tosurrounding areas in order toaccommodate the floor system. Theslab shall be smooth troweled andfinished to a tolerance of 1/8” in a 10’radius. High spots shall be groundand low spots shall be filled with anapproved leveling compound by theconcrete contractors to meet the fullapproval of the floor installer.

2. Waterproofing Membrane – Section 07100a. Concrete subfloor at or below grade

shall be adequately vapor-proofedand/or waterproofed beneath the slaband at the perimeter of below gradewalls by the general contractor using asuitable type membrane.

3. Thresholds – Section 08700a. Thresholds or transitional entryways

shall be designed and installed toadequately accommodate theexpansion and contraction of thewood floor system. Thresholds andtransitionways shall be installed by theflooring contractor.

4. Game Standard Inserts – Section 11500

1.2 – ReferencesA. MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers

AssociationB. Aacer Flooring technical literature

1.3 – Quality AssuranceA. Manufacturer – Manufacturer of athletic

flooring shall be Aacer Flooring

B. Flooring Contractor/Installer – The installationof the floor system described in thesespecifications shall be completed by a firmfamiliar with the requirements of the systemspecified and fully experienced in proceduresrequired for installing athletic flooringmanufactured by Aacer Flooring.

1.4 – SubmittalsA. Submit Aacer Flooring specification sheets,

shop drawings and Maintenance Guidelines asrequired.

B. Samples – submit the required number ofsamples of the specified System as requestedby the owner/architect.

1.5 – Working ConditionsA. The wood flooring and its components

specified herein shall not be delivered orinstalled until all wet trades and overheadwork is completed. This includes all masonry,painting, plaster, tile, marble and terrazzo, aswell as all overhead mechanical trades. Thebuilding shall be fully enclosed and weathertight and all permanent windows anddoorways shall be installed. Permanentheating and air conditioning shall be installedand working in accordance with buildingoccupation requirements.

B. The concrete substrate shall be determinedfully cured by industry standards. Refer toMFMA concrete dryness requirements.

C. During and after installation, building HVACshall maintain a temperature and humidityrange compatible with the expected high andlow moisture content range of the flooring.The floor installer, based on the building’sHVAC control and geographical situation, shalldetermine this range.

D. Flooring should be acclimated as determinedby flooring contractor. Moisture content ofwood shall be consistent with the ambientconditions of the building as it will bemaintained when occupied.

1.6 – Warranty and DisclaimerA. Aacer Flooring, LLC, Peshtigo, WI, hereby

warrants the materials, it has supplied to befree from manufacturing defects for a periodof one year. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OFAND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIESEXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANYIMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

B. This warranty is limited to the materialsmanufactured by and supplied by AacerFlooring, LLC. THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDESANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES and, in the event of breach, AacerFlooring, LLC’s sole liability and your exclusiveremedies will be limited to repair orreplacement of material and componentssupplied by Aacer Flooring, LLC and proven tobe defective by the manufacturing process.

C. During the warranty period, the floor shall notbe recoated without the approval of theflooring contractor.

D. The jobsite documentation forms by theflooring contractor shall become a part of thewarranty and both the owner and flooringcontractor shall retain record of said forms asa permanent reference for any abrogation.

E. Flooring contractor warrants the installation ofthe floor systems to be free from defects inmaterials and workmanship for a period ofone year.