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Installation of
ElectraGuard ESD Epoxy
Floor Paint
Notes: Preparation of the substrate
is a critical component of this system and the most time consuming
portion of installing the ElectraGuard esd epoxy floor paint system.
Take your time and be thorough! To contact us immediately for live tech
support with this document please visit:
Live support via Text or Voice or call 719 676 3928 (option 2).
Product Receiving & Storage:
Thoroughly
inspect containers prior to use. The products are shipped in tamper
evident containers that will indicate if they have been opened in
transit. Should the seals be broken or the containers be damaged contact
United Immediately prior to installation.
IMPORTANT! United makes every effort
to ship the correct product however VERIFY the material you have
received against your purchase order to United. Contact us immediately
should you receive the wrong material. United SCP is not responsible for
installation of the incorrect material, color or dye lot due to errors
in pulling your order.
Store material at ambient temperatures of 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit,
out of direct sunlight and protected from the elements.
Application on Concrete:
1) Test
concrete for porosity: Prior to full
scale usage evaluate the concrete for porosity. Test the slab for it's ability to absorb liquids.
Place a few drops of water on the cement and see if it absorbs into the
concrete, if the concrete is semi porous, unsealed and contaminate free
the water will soak in. If water readily absorbs into the concrete the
installation of this product is much easier. Should water not absorb
into the concrete the installation of this product is more difficult.
2) Bond strength testing: Even if your substrate looks perfect it's always
best to pre-test. Utilizing one of our
sample kits thoroughly clean the substrate and apply the material in 2 coats
(1 hour apart) over the section you have prepared. Allow to
cure for 48 hours. Test bond strength as follows: With
a razor knife etch a 1" x 1" "tic-tac-toe" pattern on the epoxy. Cover
this pattern with standard masking tape, wait 5 minutes and quickly pull
masking tape from pattern. Observe the tape. When a good bond is
achieved minimal material will be removed with the tape. Remember, the
bond strength of this material will continue to improve for about a
week. If your test area appears sound and well bonded and the
conductivity meets your specifications for electrical resistance
follow the full scale application instructions that follow.
3) Porous concrete: Sweep
slab thoroughly using a new, clean soft broom only. Vacuum up dust and
detritus. If a
sweeping compound is required to keep down dust use ONLY oil free compound
that do not leave residues. Vacuum slab thoroughly making sure to
thoroughly remove dust from saw cuts and
expansions joints. Damp mop with
ElectraClean
and clean cool water changing the moping solution frequently as needed.
Allow to dry. Test cleanliness of slab by placing masking tape on
several areas of the concrete and quickly removing. Inspect tape for
dust. Rub the palm of your hand across the slab. If dust free proceed to
next step. If NOT dust free repeat this step.
4) Non porous
concrete: For concrete that does not readily absorb
water, is highly contaminated, oily or slick (from concrete
finishing process or the use of concrete curing compounds). A Muriatic acid wash
and water rinse, light diamond grinding or (in some cases) an abrasive
screen disking may be required prior to use of ElectraGuard. An
acid etch is the most economical. Before deciding on an acid etch as an
acceptable method for your project place a few drops our
ElectraEtch etching solution diluted with 50% water on the concrete.
Should it bubble and open the pours of the concrete the acid etch is
acceptable as a preparation method for your project. Should it NOT
bubble your slab has a sealer that is resistant to the etchant. In this
scenario the sealer should be removed and the concrete should be lightly diamond ground
prior to application of the ElectraGuard esd floor paint or any other
floor covering system.
Note: United SCP does
not recommend shot blasting (sand blasting) as a method appropriate for
preparation of the concrete slabs. When covering
heavily sealed concrete that does not respond to a muriatic acid wash
United highly recommends removing the sealer via a light diamond
grinding as the preparation method of choice. A
bond strength test prior to full scale application is recommended by
United SCP.
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Photo of all the various grinding and shot blasting preparation profiles
Most acid washes are
concentrated liquid containing Hydrochloric (Muriatic) Acid, detergents
and surfactants for use in preparing "problem" concrete, terrazzo,
unglazed stone or even (in some cases) ceramic tile flooring prior to coating with
ElectraGuard. When using over concrete, diluted Muriatic acid dissolves
contaminates, opens pours and loosens cementious dust. In addition
acid washes chemically "abrade" (etches) the substrates providing a surface
texture similar to that of 360 grit sandpaper. Careful use of the ANY
Muriatic acid is essential. Over application, inconsistent
application or leaving the product on the substrate for too long can
over etch the concrete. ElectraGuard is a thin set epoxy, improper
use of the Muriatic acid washes and the resulting over etched surface
texture can "shadow through" the ElectraGuard leaving a blotchy
inconsistent look to the finished product. Note: An light diamond grinding is generally preferable to Muriatic acid wash
and rinse. Diamond grinding is the ultimate preparation method for
sealed concrete.
5) Vapor Emissions from
Slab: since this product
features a microscopically porous polymeric base it maintains an
excellent resistance to high concrete vapor emission levels and does not
(typically) require Calcium-Chloride vapor emission testing. If your
slab emissions have caused flooring failures in the past or you suspect
emission levels higher than 6.0 lbs per 1000 sq / ft over a 24 hour time contact our technical
support hotline for recommendations at 719 676 3928 (option 2).
6) Removal of old
flooring adhesive: Diamond grind or scrape prior to installation of
ElectraGuard. Non removal of old adhesive will compromise aesthetics and
may shadow thru the finished floor paint.
7)
Patching Concrete - Repairing of Filling Deviations: Utilize
a
latex modified Portland based patching compound. such as Mapei Plain-Patch
(available at most Lowes and Home Depots) The
variance in surface texture and profile may shadow through the
finished epoxy coating unless the following process is used.
1) Mix as directed.
2) Trowel on deviation
3) Allow to fully dry.
4) Smooth patched area using
a sanding block or rotary floor sander
5) Thoroughly remove dust
and abrasive (sweep, vacuum).
6) Apply one coat of
ElectraGuard to the entire area. NOTE this coat will look
splotchy and the patched areas will show thru the ElectraGuard -
no need for alarm.
7) After allowing the 1st
coat of ElectraGuard to dry 24 hours coat with 1 thin coat of
ElectraBond 20 B (new product details and ordering information
soon to be completed)
8) Allow to dry 2 hours
9) Apply another coat or 2
of ElectraGuard.
10) ElectraGuard bonds reasonably well to
latex based caulks and seam fillers (occasionally used to fill saw cuts
and expansion joints). Avoid ElectraGuard usage over rubber or
silicon based fillers and additives.
SEE CONCRETE
REPAIR FOR MORE DETAILS
Application over standard VCT and vinyl:
8) Preparation
of Substrates:
Strip floor finish
from substrate using E Strip.
Instructions and product information. Lightly sand substrate
using standard floor sanding equipment and 40 to 80 grit (course)
abrasive pad or disk (Note: Do not sand VCT installed prior to
1980). Vacuum substrate to
remove abrasive residue.9) Bond Strength Test:
Utilizing one of our
sample kits
apply 2 coats of the ElectraGuard, approximately 1 hour between coats section you have prepared and allow to
cure for 48 hours. Test bond strength as follows: With
a razor knife etch a 1" x 1" "tic-tac-toe" pattern on the epoxy.
Cover this pattern with standard masking tape, wait 5 minutes and
quickly pull masking tape from pattern. Observe the tape. When a
good bond is achieved minimal material will be removed with the
tape. Remember, the bond strength of this material will continue to
improve for about a week. If your test area appears sound and well
bonded and the conductivity meets your specifications for electrical
conductivity follow the full scale application instructions that
follow.
10) Electrical Grounding
prior to application of coating over all substrates:
1) Locate AC power outlet. Remove electrical face plate cover
(typically plastic). Starting at a location about ½” beneath the outlet
cutout (on the drywall) run a piece of our 2" wide aluminum foil
ground tape down wall and onto floor about 2 or 3 inches.
Note: for a great looking attachment cut any wall base, peel back base
and run strip behind re-glued base.
2) Run
another aluminum foil strip (approximately 12" long) over this 2" or 3"
piece that you've placed on the floor. Run this strip parallel to
the wall and stick to the flooring substrate (concrete, VCT, etc).
3) Lightly
sand the foil on the floor with 320 grit emery paper or course scotch
bright. Remove abrasive residue with a clean
piece of paper towel. Paint over this strip with a
thin layer of ElectraGuard ESD epoxy or cover with flooring adhesive.
4) Replace plastic AC electrical face plate cover with
a metal face
plate cover making sure metal face plate cover contacts the aluminum strip.
5) Your floor is now grounded.
The ground foil on the wall may be painted if desired.
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The way it works: Charge flows across the
ElectraGuard to strip placed parallel to the wall. Charge goes
up strip (on wall) through metal face plate cover and is grounded
via center screw of AC electrical face plate cover. Note: The
ElectraGuard system only requires 2 ground connections for small floors
(under 3,000 sf) and one additional ground for every 4,000 sf
thereafter. More grounding attachments
will not raise the conductivity of your flooring system.
11) Masking: Mask
encumbrances such as walls, equipment, etc using high quality standard
blue painters tape.
12) Application of
ElectraGuard: Catalyzed ElectraGuard should be used
within six hours of mixing, therefore prepare only the quantity
necessary for immediate use. Add the pre-measured catalyst to
epoxy base. Stir gently using a low speed drill with rotary
mixing attachment until the catalyst has been thoroughly mixed
into the base. Allow catalyzed mixture to stand 5 minutes.
Pour into appropriate size paint tray. NOTE:
United SCP recommends using a high quality 18", 3/8 nap roller
for application of ElectraGuard. Apply catalyzed material in
thin uniform coating pattern. Note: Wet paint rollers and
roller assemblies not exhibiting wear may be stored overnight in
airtight clean trash bags and reused the next day. Allow 1st
coat to cure and dry for 12 to 24 hours. NOTE: curing time
dependent on air movement and ambient temperature in facility. Lightly scrape cured 1st coat to
remove any paint splatters or minor imperfections if needed.
Note: revision date for this
paragraph 11/15/2011: Expect the first coat of ElectraGuard to
look somewhat patchy and thin. Should your first coat not cover
concrete imperfections created from concrete repair or
preparation: Mop on 1 coat minimum, 2 coats maximum of
ElectraBond Intermediate Barrier Coat. Apply thin even coats
using a finish mop or wax applicator. Allow ElectraBond to dry
for 2 hours prior to proceeding to the next step.
Apply second
coat of catalyzed ElectraGuard using 3/8 nap rollers and thin even coating pattern, allow
to cure from 12 to 24 hours (curing time dependent on air
movement and ambient temperature in the facility), lightly scrape the next day to remove paint
splatters and minor imperfections if needed.
An application of a third
coat of ElectraGuard will provide optimum esthetics and
durability.
13) Coverage and average
daily yield: The initial coat will cover approximately 250 to
500 ft 2 per gallon. Allow the initial coat to dry
overnight or longer and apply a second coat. Second coat coverage
is approximately 500-600 ft2 per gallon. Application of second coat
is much faster. A third coat will provide optimum esthetics.
Finished floors may be opened to light traffic, under normal curing
conditions, after 12 hours. Complete curing with maximum durability, chemical resistance
and electrical conductivity will take 5-7 days or longer
(curing time dependent on air movement and ambient temperature in
the facility). Average daily yield
is about 5,000 to 10,000 SF per day per person.
14)
Sealing your ElectraGuard
ESD Epoxy floor for ultimate shine and scuff resistance: As
applied, coatings of ElectraGuard provide optimum conductivity and a
matte type (low glare) finish. Optimum wear performance, scuff
resistance and high gloss is achieved via use of the following
sealer. Sealers raise the insulative properties of
ElectraGuard epoxy slightly, use them sparingly and apply in thin even coats.
14 A):
ElectraGlaze
Thoroughly remove
loose dirt and dust from cured ElectraGuard via sweeping (do not use
sweeping compounds). Remove imperfections if any (such as bubbles
and splatters) from ElectraGuard via light scraping followed by
vacuuming. Agitate ElectraGlaze sealant in container prior to
use, pour into clean contaminant free bucket and mop on at least two thin
even coats using non linting synthetic finish mops. Allow coat to
dry (depending on humidity and temperature) for 60 to 90 minutes
before re-application of second thin coat. A minimum of Two coats are
recommended. Allow coats to cure for a minimum of 12 hours prior to
proceeding to optional step 14B - High speed floor Polishing
14 B):
ElectraGlaze provides a significantly higher shine, wear resistance
and longevity. ElectraGlaze is a proprietary product of United Static Control Products Inc.
ElectraGlaze may be high speed polished using a high speed propane
or electric floor buffing machine with a champagne or white pad. For
full details on high speed polishing please see step 4 of the
following document.
http://ultrastatinc.com/floor_chems.html
15) Typical Maintenance:
Dust Mop Daily. Damp mop weekly using a diluted solution of
ElectraClean and water. Note: Never use plain water or other floor
cleaning chemicals as this may leave an insulative residue. Auto
Scrub every two months or as needed to remove ground in dirt and
contaminants (start with using the lightest pad available. As
needed: high speed polish using a white or champagne colored pad and
ElectraGuard High Shine polishing spray. As needed (about every year or two):
Follow the ESD floor care procedure as listed at:
How to maintain an esd floor
NOTES:
Chair casters can act as tiny ball mills and may damage all hard
surface esd floors including tile, thick set epoxy, rubber and
ElectraGuard. Our
HSSB esd floor mats may be used should chair caster wear
become an issue. ElectraGuard ESD Epoxy Floor Coating has a lower odor than any other
epoxy coating on the market but adequate ventilation is desirable.
If opening bay doors for ventilation be sure to not allow wind blown
dust to contaminate the prepared area or the wet epoxy. Ultimate
slip resistance may be achieved by adding fine Aluminum Oxide sand
blast grit to the catalyzed mixture and blending well prior to
application. Use latex gloves during application for easy cleanup.
ElectraGuard Anti Static Flooring has
been successfully used by Major Companies for over 16 years and
meets the newest standards of ANSI/ESD S20.20 for esd conductive
flooring (both in the sealed form and in the non sealed form).
ElectraGuard meets the recent DoD 4145.26-M (May 13, 2008) in the
unsealed form (lightly applied sealers may be used to tailor
resistance ranges for specific operational voltage ranges). The
unsealed ElectraGuard System consist of 2 or 3 coats of the epoxy
paint, applied approximately 24 hours between coats. ElectraGuard
can be installed by any competent painting contractor, by the end
user or by United Installation Services. ElectraGuard Flooring is a
thin set epoxy applied using paint rollers. As such, slight
deviations in thickness, texture, color and shading may be present
in the final installation. ElectraGuard as applied does not have a
shine. It is a low glare matt finish. For a high shine finish, top
coat with the ElectraGuard High Gloss Sealers.
Testing
of ElectraGuard Conductivity
is typically accomplished 1 week after final coat has been applied.
Typical testing is accomplished via EOS/ESD test method 7.1 and ANSI
S20.20-2007 97.1 (conductivity of technician heel grounders and
flooring). The
following results are typical when installed on the vast majority of
cement substrates, however your conductivity may vary somewhat depending
on the conductivity of the existing concrete slab and other conditions
encountered in your installation (ambient humidity etc). Note:
Accurate representations of your floors final conductivity should be
ascertained prior to full scale application by electrically testing
sample installed for bond strength test.
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Electrical
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A properly installed
ElectraGuard Epoxy Flooring System will post very consistent electrical
resistivity readings allowing the floor to comply with the latest
specifications for even the most stringent of static control
applications. NOTES: This resistance range is typical on concrete
surfaces. If used to coat standard epoxy the electrical
resistance may post higher results. Coating the ElectraGuard with
topical layers of floor finish will slightly raise the insulative values
of the ElectraGuard.
NOTES: ElectraGuard Anti Static
Flooring has been successfully used by Major Companies for over 16 years
and meets the newest standards of ANSI/ESD S20.20 for esd conductive
flooring (both in the sealed form and in the non sealed form).
ElectraGuard meets the recent DoD 4145.26-M (May 13, 2008) in the
unsealed form (lightly applied sealers may be used to tailor resistance
ranges for specific operational voltage ranges). The unsealed
ElectraGuard System consist of 2 or 3 coats of the epoxy paint, applied
approximately 24 hours between coats. ElectraGuard can be installed by
any competent painting contractor, by the end user or by United
Installation Services. ElectraGuard Flooring is a thin set epoxy applied
using paint rollers. As such, slight deviations in thickness, texture,
color and shading may be present in the final installation. ElectraGuard
as applied does not have a shine. It is a low glare matt finish. For a
high shine finish, top coat with the ElectraGuard High Gloss Sealers.
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