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Installation Procedure Ceilcote 25 Lining
Installation Procedure Ceilcote 25 Lining
Installation Procedure Ceilcote 25 Lining
Ceilcote 25 Lining
Reinforced Polyester Lining
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Description
Installation information contained in this procedure is as Psychrometer for determining air temperature, rela-
specific as possible but cannot cover all variations in field tive humidity, and dew point
conditions. If anticipated conditions do not permit follow- Surface comparator for steel profile
ing these guidelines, do not hesitate to call your CEIL-
Wet film thickness gage Disc sander
COTE Representative.
Cleaning rags
Materials Required Scoop for powder
The materials used for application and installation consist
of : SURFACE PREPARATION
a. Primer CEILCOTE 380 Primer Steel
380 Primer Resin and #2 Hardener Grit blast the surface to "White Metal" in accordance with
(add C-1 powder for conductive primer) Steel Structures Painting Council specification SSPC SP5
or NACE No. 1, using a clean and dry blasting abrasive of
b. Basecoat CEILCOTE 25 Lining
such mesh size that will give a 3 mil minimum profile.
25 Lining Resin and #3 Hardener
SSPC 10 or NACE #2 for fumes and dry environments.
c. Reinforcement 1 oz mat (2 layers) and C mat
(surface veil) The air supply for each blasting nozzle should be at least
250 CFM continuous input volume at 100 psi. Separators
d. Topcoats CEILCOTE 25 Lining Resin (3) topcoats and traps should be used to assure both a dry abrasive
(resin & hardener only) with the last (third) topcoat
and dry air at the nozzle. Proper blasting hoods and
containing thin film curing aid
gloves are recommended.
Equipment
For Surface Preparation: Remove dirt, dust and abrasives by vacuuming, air blow-
Abrasive blasting ing or careful brushing.
Blastrac (Horizontal)
Scarification or other mechanical means All metal surfaces must be primed with Ceilcote 380 be-
fore contamination or rust deterioration can occur. Primer
For Mixing: may be sprayed or rolled to yield 1-4 wet mils. Average
Volume measure for liquid (1qt. or 1 gal.) coverage of CEILCOTE 380 Primer is 300 sq. ft. per gal.
Volume measure for Hardener (cubic centimeters or Catalyze with 2 oz. Hardener No. 2 per gallon of primer.
ounces)
Measuring bucket (1 gal) Refer to Specification CPT-2 for full details of construct-
3 or 5 gal pail if mixing with drill ing steel tanks
Heavy duty (1.27 cm) drill motor
Plaster whip for mixing Concrete
New
Scale (in pounds for measuring powder)
New concrete must be thoroughly cured. All form oils,
For Application: curing solutions and laitance must be completely removed
by Blastrac or grit blasting. Concrete should be abrasive
Shears or utility knife for cutting glass cloth/mat blasted to a texture similar to 40-60 grit sandpaper. Pre-
Plaster or cement finishing trowel (generally 4 x 12) pared surfaces must be clean, dry and firm.
Marginal trowels 2 x 5 or 2 x 8
Wallpaper brush (for dry pressing glass cloth/mat Use ASTM D 4263 to determine if the concrete is dry
before saturating) enough to apply the primer. Test several areas. Tape an
Paint roller covers (short 3/8 nap mohair or equiva- 18 x 18 square of polyethylene or other clear film to the
lent) and frames floor. Leave in place for 16 hours. If condensation ap-
Steel or aluminum ribbed roller pears on the underside of the film or if the concrete be-
comes visibly damp, it is not dry enough to place the
1 gal (3.78 liter) pail for cleaning solvent primer. Retest until no moisture appears.
Clean Pails -3 or 5 gal (minimum 3 required for mix-
ing, cleaning solvent and for styrene)
Surface thermometer for environmental monitoring
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Ceilcote 25 Lining
Reinforced Polyester Lining
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Ceilcote 25 Lining
Reinforced Polyester Lining
APPLICATION
Primer The basecoat is best applied to large surfaces with a trowel. For
Mix CEILCOTE 380 PRIMER liquid and catalyst, Roll (short nap outlets, flanges, angles and other more intricate parts of the tanks,
roller), brush or spray primer onto concrete at approximately 2-5 it may be best to use a brush. Basecoat should be approximately
wet mils. Airless or air spray may be used. Consult Ceilcote 1/16" thick and mixed as listed in the mixing proportion section of
Quick Reference for Spray Equipment Chart for equipment this procedure.
required. CEILCOTE 380 PRIMER surface must be base coated
within 4 weeks (1 week if exposed to direct sunlight), to assure In hot weather, it is best to apply CEILCOTE 25 Lining basecoat in
proper adhesion of basecoat to primer. areas sufficient for only one section of glass mat (approximately 4'
wide x 5' long)
For longer exposure, confirm recoatability by wiping with Styrene
monomer. If surface becomes tacky, adhesion is acceptable. If Irregular Areas
not softened by Styrene, surface must be abrasive blasted or Angle Braces, Welds, etc. - Cover braces first with basecoat and
mechanically abraded to provide a non-glossy, abraded surface. mat, lapping out at least one inch on adjacent areas. The change
For additional questions, consult CEILCOTE. in elevation where a brace has been welded onto a flat surface,
must be filled with the basecoat so that the mat will not bridge over
Basecoat an empty space.
1. Pour the accurately measured two (2) ounces of #3
Hardener into the center of the CEILCOTE 25 Lining Corners - When the basecoat is applied the corner should be
resin material. rounded by filling in with basecoat and finishing off with a
2. Immediately mix thoroughly for one minute. Use a 1/2" small pointing trowel. This will assist in eliminating bridging at
electric drill with a mortar type paddle or a jiffy type this point. When rolling the cloth/mat work toward the corner
mixer. Plaster or mortar type (rectangular) blade works to avoid bridging.
best.
3. Add appropriate powder (weighed) slowly to desired Tank Lining Outlets, Flanges - For outlets, over 2" in diame-
texture. Powders will vary in amount a slightly due to ter the cloth/mat may be cut as follows:
temperatures of materials. To test texture before all
powder is added, use a trowel and dip into bucket and A. Slit to flange width
see if material will stay on the underside of the trowel B. 1" lap on inside tank
(holding upside down) for at least five (5 ) seconds. C. Length outlet plus flange plus lap
4. If material doesnt fall off your done, if it does, add more D. Circumference of outlet plus lap
powder and re-check. Note a small amount of powder E. Nozzle diameter
makes a big change at this point. F. Flange diameter
5. Remove mixer from bucket and using a long (8 in) mar-
gin trowel scrape the sides and bottom of the bucket. D
6. Re-mix until all powder is wetted out and there are no
gray spots remaining. A
7. Pot life (working time) is about 40 minutes at 77F
(25C). C
8. Use within 15-30 minutes after adding hardener.
Smaller batches can be made to square off areas. Mea- B
surements must be accurately measured.
E F
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Ceilcote 25 Lining
Reinforced Polyester Lining
Rivets - The line of rivets must be smoothed with base- The chopped strand mat must be rib rolled immediately
coat mix for easier covering with glass cloth/mat. after saturation to remove entrapped air. It is very impor-
tant to roll out all possible air from the lining.
Pitted Steel - Pits must be filled as a separate operation
after priming. Use CEILCOTE 380 PRIMER mixed to a
paste with S-11 Powder. For a premixed filler, use CEIL-
COTE 310 Ceilpatch. Trowel in several directions using
the trowel as a squeegee.
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Ceilcote 25 Lining
Reinforced Polyester Lining
After the lining has been tested, sand off bumps, loose
fibers, etc., then brush or roll on an even, heavy coat of
During application of CEILCOTE 25 Lining materials,
the saturant as the first topcoat. Allow this to harden
always wear gloves and appropriate work clothing to
approximately 16 hours.
minimize contact. Ventilation is required with special con-
sideration for enclosed or confined areas. Air movement
Apply the 2nd topcoat containing a thin film curing aid. must be designed to insure turnover at all locations in
Let harden 24 hrs. at temperatures above 75F or 48 hrs. work area and adjacent areas to avoid buildup of heavy
between 60 and 75F vapors. Use caution when handling flammable liquids,
eliminate sources of ignition from work area and contain-
Curing ers with residues.
25 Lining systems should be allowed to cure for 24-48
Observe safe storage practices by separating resins from
hours at 70F (21C) before being placed in service for hardeners, by keeping solvents in a cool area, free of
maximum physical and chemical properties. sources of ignitions.
DE International and all product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of, or licensed to, Akzo Nobel.
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Akzo Nobel
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