Alpha Technologies Spill Control Barrier System - Manual (Page 6)

Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System
Installation Manual Page 5 of 25
3. Initial Conditions
3.1 For maximum effectiveness of the Spill Control Barrier, the floor surface
should be flat, smooth and reasonably level. An uneven surface can
cause gaps between the Spill Control Barrier and the floor, which may
require additional Adhesive during final assembly. Unlevel or sloped floors
may require additional Coating to achieve minimum film thickness.
3.2 Permanent floor coverings such as vinyl, linoleum, composite or asbestos tiles
will not affect the ability of the Spill Control Barrier or Acidsafe Floor Coatings to
contain acid spills, provided that the coverings are in good condition and
securely fastened to the floor. Loose or broken tiles should be removed and voids
filled using Joint/Crack Filler Kit (part number 5CFK0001).
CAUTION:
All asbestos handling precautions should be observed when handling loose
or broken asbestos tiles, including respiratory protection, protective clothing
and specialized disposal. Consult with the local authority having
jurisdiction for asbestos abatement requirements.
3.3 Concrete should be completely dry and properly cured (minimum of 28
days after poured). Concrete slabs installed on or below grade or otherwise
exposed to weather may transmit water vapor, causing pinholes in the floor
coating during cure. Evening (after 7 PM) is the most suitable time of day for a
ground-floor installation as the effects of concrete off-gassing will be
minimized.
3.4 Failure to properly clean and prepare the surface of the floor prior to applying
the Adhesive and Coating can cause adhesion failure or degraded chemical
resistance over time. Appropriate floor cleaning and other surface preparatory
procedures are described in Section 4.
3.5 Local ambient air temperature must be greater than 50˚F when applying
and curing the Adhesive and Coating materials. As ambient air
temperature decreases, the time necessary to set and cure the Acidsafe
Adhesive and Coating increases. Cold conditions (below 50˚F) will also
impair the Coating’s application characteristics.