PRO-KING PORTABLE SYSTEM (Specifications only)
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It is the intent of this section to furnish all materials and complete instructions for installing a PRO-KING Portable Basketball Floor over concrete, synthetic or approved insulated floor when installation will be made over an ice sheet. Work shall include section (panel fabrication), sanding and court markings in accordance with owner's instructions, finishing and assembly at owner's facility. Material and workmanship shall result in completed floor for use in International, College and Professional competition. The facility personnel shall be instructed in assembly and disassembly of the floor by a qualified representative of the manufacturer.

The portable basketball floor size shall be 60' by 112', or as requested by owner subject to the following: the length and width can each be increased or decreased in multiples of 4'. Sections of the floor shall be jig built with accuracy that will permit interchanging of sections subject to court markings. Both 8' and 4' sections shall be furnished to permit staggering of section end joints preventing one continuous joint running across full width of floor. Appearance when complete shall be that of a permanent basketball floor.

MATERIALS

  1. The playing surface shall be 25/32" x 2 1/4" MFMA Northern Hard Maple. No beech or birch flooring shall be used. If called for, a MFMA certificate is available. Option: 25/32" x 1 1/2" Northern Hard Maple.
  2. Underlayment shall be 48" x 96" x 1/2" securely attached to 2" x 2" Timber Strand LSL framing.
  3. Fastener shall be 8 penny specially coated nailing cleats. No screw-tite, powernails or cut nails shall be permitted.
  4. Hidden Pro-Pivot sliding lock and end connectors shall be of 1/4" steel.
  5. Floor sealer and finish shall be Oil Modified Urethane Finish. Court marking paint color shall be submitted to floor manufacturer for approval.
    OPTIONS:
    1. When selecting Pro-King® Plus, Pro-Shock™ pads shall be installed on each stringer as per manufacturer's specifications.
    2. Side and end profile of each panel may consist of Skatelite® tongues and "Z" clip galvanized steel grooves if so requested.
    3. Profimax® underlayment may be used in areas of expected high relative humidity to protect against moisture, fungus, and insect penetration.

FABRICATION OF SECTIONS

  1. Floor sections shall be jig built as per shop print to attain maximum accuracy. Each 8' section shall incorporate vertically placed framing members. Underlayment shall be fastened to framing members 6" o.c.
  2. Floor sections shall be jig built as per shop print to attain maximum accuracy. Each 8' section shall incorporate vertically placed framing members. Underlayment shall be fastened to framing members 6" o.c.
  3. Maple flooring strips are fastened to each framing member. Expansion shall be as decided by manufacturer after considering geographical locations and considering conditions in the building where the floor will be used. Interlocking finger joints shall be provided at section ends. (Option: square end panel incorporating a plastic tongue and Pro-Fast fastener.) Sides and ends shall be tongue and groove fit incorporating wood tongue and groove or optional plastic tongue. Appearance, when sections are put together, shall be that of a permanent floor.
  4. Hidden Pro-Pivot hinge, sliding lock, end connectors and Pro Lock shall be bolted to framing members at pre-determined locations. These locking devices shall be concealed from view.
  5. After sections have been fabricated, the floor shall be laid over a smooth, level base in a temperature controlled area.
  6. After floor is properly laid in place, power sanding shall commence in strict accordance with instructions of manufacturer of sealer and finish selected. All steps in the sanding, sealing, court markings and finishing shall be performed by men experienced in this type of work. All painting shall be performed after floor has been properly sealed. After painting, three coats of finish shall be applied.
  7. After the finished floor has been completed, it shall be left to dry under controlled conditions for a minimum of 72 hours. After drying has been completed, the floor will be shipped by flat-bed truck to owner's building site.
  8. All panels shall be marked with letters and numbers to facilitate identification.
  9. Final adjustment to the floor shall be at owner's facility as part of the first installation.
  10. Shop drawings and details will be forwarded at owner's request prior to start of fabrication of panels.

INSTALLATION AT OWNER'S FACILITY

  1. When requested by owner, floor shall be shipped to building site. Floor shall be shipped in units of fourteen sections, steel strapped together for fork lift unloading. Finished faces of sections shall be separated with suitable material to prevent damage. Unloading shall be performed under guidance of manufacturer's representative.
  2. Manufacturer's representative shall be sent to arena site at manufacturer's expense to direct first installation of floor.
  3. Area in which floor is to be laid shall be clean, dry and ready to receive floor. Subfloor surface shall be held to within a tolerance of 1/8" in 10 feet in any direction.
  4. Owner shall provide at least a four man crew at no expense to the manufacturer including one lead man of supervisory capacity to be instructed by the factory representative in the best way to assemble and disassemble the floor and explain the proper handling, storage and maintenance and to answer any questions that may arise prior to his departure.

GRAPHICS

Panel Detail - Top, Side, and End Views - Profile 1

Panel Detail - Top, Side, and End Views - Profile 2

Panel Interlock Sequence

Panel Floor Plan

Pro-Pivot Hinge - Standard and Square Ends