Alpha Technologies Spill Control Barrier System - Manual (Page 17)

Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System
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8. Coating Maintenance
8.1 Coating integrity is important to the effectiveness of the Barrier system. The
elastic nature of the Coating typically resists cracking and chipping in a
conventional battery room environment and no reapplications are likely to be
required for the lifetime of the battery system. However, extreme conditions or
circumstances may damage the surface of the Coating. For that reason, it must
undergo periodic inspection and occasional repair.
8.2 If the battery facility has experienced an earthquake or other event in which
damage to the floor has occurred in the area of the Barrier, remove the
Neutra-Mats and perform an inspection of the floor inside the barrier to
detect any cracks or breaks in the Coating. Fill a one quart atomizing bottle
with at least 16 ounces of distilled water, 1 to 2 fluid ounces of food dye and 6
to 8 drops of a surfactant such as Dawn or Ivory liquid dish soap. Shake well
and mist the suspect area. Wipe the sprayed area with a damp rag and any
fractures will appear as dye-colored lines. If cracks or defects are found,
repair as follows:
8.3 Obtain a Leak Repair Kit (part number 5LRK0001) from Alpha Industrial
Power. Ensure that the area is completely dry. Sand an area at least 1 inch
on all sides of the crack or chip for the entire length of the defect using 100
grit aluminum oxide or silicon carbide sandpaper. Remove any sanding
debris.
8.4 Mix the Adhesive in the Leak Repair Kit and brush the repair material over
the sanded area until the crack is no longer evident. Allow the repair 24 hours to
cure before placing anything on top of it, such as Neutra-Mats.
8.5 For cracks larger than 1/8 inch in width, ensure that no structural damage
has occurred that will endanger the battery facility. Obtain a Joint/Crack
Filler Kit from Alpha Industrial Power and repair the crack in accordance
with the enclosed instructions.