Palram PALSU - Manual (Page 13)

PALSUN® Technical Guide
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Figure 7: Storing PALSUN® Sheets
Flammability Classifications
PALSUN and PALSUN FR are classified as appears in the following table, based on tests executed by certified independent testing
laboratories.
PALSUN® PALSUN® FR
Standard Classification* Standard Classification*
EN 13501 B, s1, d0 UL-94 V-0
NSP 92501, 4 M1(1 mm) ASTM D-2863-87 L.O.I. = 30
NSP 92501, 4 M2 (1.5 to 12mm)
AU 1530.3-1982
Ignitability Index = 9
BS 476/7 Class 1y Spread of Flame Index = 8
DIN 4102 B1, B2 Heat Evolved Index =10
CSE RF 2/75/A, CSE RF 3/77 Class 1 Smoke Developed Index = 8
UL-94 V2 (File e221255)
ASTM D-635 CC1
* Depends on thickness. For additional information please contact your PALSUN distributor.
General Recommendations for Working With PALSUN®
Handling & Storage
1. PALSUN sheets should be transported and stored horizontally, on a flat, sturdy pallet whose dimensions are equal or larger
than the largest of the sheets.
The sheets should be secured to the pallet during transportation and on-site handling. It is possible to stack the sheets with
the longer sheets at the bottom and the shorter on top, leaving no unsupported overhang.
2. When moving a pallet with a forklift, always use forks as long as the sheets’ width. Shorter forks used on a wider pallet may
cause damage to the sheets.
3. PALSUN sheets leave the factory in packages, wrapped in white, watertight polyethylene. The wrapping should be removed
as close to the actual time of installation (or use) as possible.
Storage of the sheets should be in a covered, dry, ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and rain.
4. Avoid extended exposure to direct sunlight, which may cause excessive heat buildup. Long term heating may lead to softening
of the protective polyethylene masking, fusing it to the sheet’s face and making removal difficult or even impossible.
5. Avoid leaving the sheets stored unwrapped. Dirt may accumulate on the sheets and/or their edges, attracted by electrostatic
charges in the sheets, necessitating extra time and labor for cleaning before installation.
6. Whenever necessary to store the pallet in the open, cover it with white opaque polyethylene sheet, cardboard or any other
insulating material, taking care to cover the stack completely.