Alpha Technologies Spill Control Barrier System - Manual (Page 14)

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6. Coating Application (Barrier System with floor coating version only)
6.1 Verify that the proper quantities of Acidsafe Floor Coating Part A and Part B
are matched up properly in preparation for mixing. A 1 gallon kit will be
comprised of one 1 gallon can of Part A and a 1 quart can of Part B.
6.2 Pour all of Part B into a corresponding container of Part A and blend with a
rotary stirrer and an electric drill on moderate speed (approximately 700 rpm).
Keep the stirring vanes well below the surface of the Coating to avoid
entraining air bubbles into the mixture. Continue to stir the Coating
compound for several minutes after the mixture has achieved an even color
and pay special attention to unmixed material at the sides and bottom of the
container. Mix additional Coating as necessary during the coating process to
complete the installation. Improperly mixed Coating will not completely cure,
resulting in reduced chemical resistance and poor performance.
6.3 Pour and spread the Coating evenly over the floor inside the containment
area using a plastic spreader or putty knife (Figure 6.2). If installing the coating
under an existing rack, try to allocate equal amounts of coating material
between each set of rack frames. Spread the coating using a 1/4 inch v-notch
spreader to obtain a uniform thickness. Figure 6.1 shows coating being
applied under a rack. Note that the batteries are not illustrated for reasons of
clarity;
batteries DO NOT need to be removed in order to apply the coating.
Figure 6.1 – Spreading Acidsafe Around Existing Racks