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Harlequin Liberty Switch - Multi-use Floor System

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Harlequin Floors (British Harlequin plc) Third party certifications:
  • UKAS

    UKAS

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  • VOC Content test Certificate

    VOC Content test Certificate

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  • Certificate of Approval

    Certificate of Approval

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A modular multi-use floor system which can switch between two surfaces.

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Application

Designed for venues that regularly have both dance and theatrical performances which requires both a sprung and a rigid floor in the same performance or rehearsal space.


To be installed by Harlequin’s technical teams.

Description

A multi-use floor system that can switch between a rigid theatrical floor and sprung performance floor by a hardwired control unit.


Features and benefits:

  • Allows for maximum use of space.
  • No storage costs.
  • Simple one-touch operation using a hard-wired master control unit.
  • Hard-wired master control unit is compatible with stage machinery control systems.
  • Can create sprung and rigid zones in the floor as required.
  • Requires no power to stay in selected mode.
  • May be configured to incorporate features such as traps, lifts and revolves as required. 
  • Transforms from rigid to sprung mode in 30 seconds (subject to area size, size of installation and power supply).
  • Contains a series of moving carriages connected by side bars running on guide rails powered by actuators located at the ends of each row.
  • Moving carriages engage with stop blocks on underside of Harlequin sprung floor panels to create a rigid floor and disengage to create a sprung floor.
  • Base unit is fitted with elastomer support battens which align with the sprung elastomer pads on the Harlequin sprung floor panel above. 
  • Top panels are Harlequin sprung floor panels with the addition of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) low-friction blocks on the underside.
  • UK Patent GB2592382, US Patent 11,649,646 B2, Australia: 2021227418, International Patent WO2021/170970.


Awards:

  • Winner – JTSE Innovation Award, Journées Techniques du Spectacles et de l’Évenement 2023, Paris.
  • Winner – ABTT Engineering Product of the Year, ABTT Theatre Show 2023, London.
  • Winner – DTHG Technology Product Award, Showtech 2023, Berlin.
  • Winner – LDI Best Debuting Product Award, LDI 2022, Las Vegas.

General information

Color

Finish

Natural

Material

Wood

Shape

Rectangle

Length

2400 mm

Width

1200 mm

Height

91 mm

Warranty description

Ten year

Guidance for specification option:

System.

One year

Guidance for specification option:

Electrical components.

Uniclass

Ss_30_20_95_10 Battened wood floating floor systemsPrimary

CAWS

K11/295 Floating floor system

Specification data - Battened wood floating floor systems

System performance

Dance and performance floor.

Subfloor preparation layer

Finished to SR1.

Secondary supports or spacers

Liberty Switch base unit.

Guidance for specification option:

  • FSC certified timber base panels containing drive units and moving carriages.
  • Includes a series of moving carriages connected by rods running on a carrier rail and powered by electric actuators.

Underlay

Dual density shock dampening elastomer pads and rigid stop blocks.

Guidance for specification option:

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) low-friction blocks.

Flooring

-

Board type

Harlequin Liberty lacquered birch plywood sprung floor panel.

System accessories

Not required.

Ramps.

Guidance for specification option:

Width: 520 mm.

Length: 1 and 2 m (59 cm deep).

Mini ramps.

Guidance for specification option:

Width: 200 mm.

Length: 1 and 2 m (20 cm deep).

Corner pieces.

Edge trim.

Guidance for specification option:

Length: 1 and 2 m (6.5 cm deep).

Latches and receivers.

Storage cart A-frame.

Execution

-

Manufacturer guidance

Installation by a Harlequin professional.

Surface finish

Harlequin Fiesta™.

Guidance for specification option:

A vinyl performance floor with a clear surface wear layer on top of an oak effect printed film.

Harlequin Studio™.

Guidance for specification option:

A hard-wearing, slip-resistant, vinyl performance floor that features a lightweight closed-cell foam backing.

Harlequin Reversible™.

Guidance for specification option:

A double-sided vinyl performance floor.

Harlequin Standfast™.

Guidance for specification option:

A durable multi-purpose homogeneous vinyl performance floor with a slip-resistant surface.

Harlequin Cascade™.

Guidance for specification option:

A professional and hard wearing heterogeneous vinyl performance floor, with a slip resistant smooth surface.

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Manufacturer guidance

  • Top layer selected from a variety of performance surface options from the Harlequin range of performance vinyls.
  • Consult manufacturers literature for details.

Depth

91 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Dependant on subfloor and not including chosen performance surface.

Manufacturer guidance

Floor depth.

Power

Single phase, 16 A.

Track

Three track system.

Guidance for specification option:

Custom systems are available for various load and space requirements. 

Control

Hard-wired master control unit.

Wireless control system with remote monitoring.

Load

Distributed load (rigid theatre mode): >30 kN/m².
Distributed load (sprung dance mode): >10 kN/m².

Total weight

82 kg.

Guidance for specification option:

28.5 kg/m².

Manufacturer guidance

Standard when using the three track system.

Deflection

12.8%.

Guidance for specification option:

Area deflection.

Manufacturer guidance

Sprung mode.

Shock absorption

67%.

Manufacturer guidance

Sprung mode.

Fire rating (to BS EN 13501)

Bfl-s1.

Thermal resistance (R-value)

1.52 m²K/W.

Thermal insulation (U-value)

0.658 W/m²K.

Impact sound reduction

104.20 dB.

Manufacturer guidance

Impact Generated Sound Level Within Room (Δ Lw).

Category of use

A4.

VOC emissions

<0.10 mg/m³.

Deformation capability

4.1 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Vertical Deformation.

Standard

To BS EN 1990, BS EN 1991-1-1, BS EN 1995-1-1, BS EN 14904, EN 17206.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recyclability

Can be recycled

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

23 %

BIM objects

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

Third party certifications

UKAS

UKAS

EN 1990:2002 Harlequin Liberty Switch Load Test

VOC Content test Certificate

VOC Content test Certificate

VOC Certification

Certificate of Approval

Certificate of Approval

EN14904-2006 Harlequin Liberty

Literature

Liberty Switch Brochure

Liberty Switch Brochure

Architects Guide

Architects Guide

BREEAM Fact Sheet

BREEAM Fact Sheet

Guide To Dance Floors

Guide To Dance Floors

Harlequin Liberty Accessories

Harlequin Liberty Accessories

White Paper Harlequin Specifying Dance Floors

White Paper Harlequin Specifying Dance Floors

Thermal Values of a Sprung Floor

Thermal Values of a Sprung Floor

Harlequin Cascade  Performance Vinyl Surface

Harlequin Cascade Performance Vinyl Surface

Harlequin Engineered Beech Hardwood

Harlequin Engineered Beech Hardwood

Harlequin Engineered Maple Hardwood

Harlequin Engineered Maple Hardwood

Harlequin Engineered Oak Hardwood

Harlequin Engineered Oak Hardwood

Harlequin Fiesta Performance Vinyl Suface

Harlequin Fiesta Performance Vinyl Suface

Harlequin Floors - vinyl floors brochure

Harlequin Floors - vinyl floors brochure

Harlequin Freestyle Performance Vinyl

Harlequin Freestyle Performance Vinyl

Harlequin Reversible Performance Vinyl Floors

Harlequin Reversible Performance Vinyl Floors

Harlequin Standfast Performance Vinyl

Harlequin Standfast Performance Vinyl

Harlequin Studio Performance Vinyl Surface

Harlequin Studio Performance Vinyl Surface

Harlequin Liberty Switch Specification Sheet

Harlequin Liberty Switch Specification Sheet

Case studies

Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera