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\sbasedon0 \snext18 Body Text Indent 3;}}{\info{\title INSTALLATION: Ceramic, Mosaic, Quarry, Acid-Resistant, Brick, Paver, Slate}{\author Diana Chiodi}{\operator VISCOMM}{\creatim\yr1999\mo5\dy20\hr8\min49}{\revtim\yr1999\mo5\dy20\hr8\min49}
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INSTALLATION: Ceramic, Mosaic, Quarry, Acid-Resistant, Brick, Paver, Slate
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b\fs32 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\fi-5040\li5040\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \b\fs28\cgrid {\b0\fs32 SPECIFICATION}{\tab }{\fs44 KER 410 KERAPOXY
\par }\pard \s16\li5040\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\fs20 Chemical and Impact Resistant Tile and Stone Installation Mortar
\par }\pard \s16\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\fs20 \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab Water Cleanable Tile-Setting Epoxy
\par }\pard \s16\li5040\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\fs20 
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par }{\b\i DESCRIPTION:}{\i  A water cleanable 100% solids epoxy mortar for installations where exceptionally high strength, chemical and impact resistance is required. 
\par }{\b\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for setting ceramic floor and wall tile, quarry tile, acid-resistant floor brick, paver tile, and slate.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify industrial, commercial and institutional applications with extremely high mortar strength requirements.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for heavy traffic areas such as subway stations, shopping malls and air terminal buildings.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
Specify for applications requiring high acid and chemical resistance such as dairies, bottling plants, meat processing plants, restaurants, hospitals, schools, pharmaceutical laboratories, intensive care units and animal clinics.
\par 
\par Specify 
for interior installations of Rosso Levanto and Negro Marquina marble or green marble, granite or their agglomerates. Specify PLANICRETE W for exterior installations For all other marble types, specify GRANI/RAPID or KERALASTIC systems (see data sheets fo
r details)..  
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
Note:  Marble, granite, and slate are products of nature made form a vast combination of minerals and chemicals which may cause the material to behave or react in a manner beyond our control.  Neither do we have control over any of the mater
ials and process used in the manufacturing of agglomerates.  Therefore, determine the suitability of all the materials before proceeding with the installation.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for use over properly prepared concrete, masonry block, cement mortars or leveling coat
s, brick, exterior grade plywood (interior residential dry floors and countertops only), cementitious backer units, terrazzo and properly prepared existing ceramic tile.
\par }{
\par }{\i Epoxy mortar thickness shall not exceed 1/4\rdblquote  (6mm) under the tile.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i The temperature of the tilework or substrate must be between 60\'b0F (15\'b0C) and 90\'b0F (32\'b0
C) while spreading and should be maintained at that level until KERAPOXY has hardened sufficiently (24 to 72 hours
\par }{
\par }{\b\i DO NOT }{\i  specify as a MORTAR on exterior installations.).
\par }{\b\i 
\par }\pard\plain \s1\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel0\adjustright \b\i\fs20\cgrid {DO NOT }{\b0  specify in areas subject to excessive heat.  Once cured, KERAPOXY will resist temperatures up to 212 degrees F (100 degrees C)
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i DO NOT}{\i  specify over particle board, chipboard, masonite, Lauan, gypsum floor patching compounds, metal or similar dimensionally unstable substrates.
\par 
\par When specifying KERAPOXY  in the Tile Selection selected \endash  ceramic, mosaic, quarry, paver, slate, marble or granite \endash  add appropriate articles or paragraphs under the applicable }{\b\i PART}{\i  as indicated.}{
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {*
\par }\pard\plain \s2\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PART 1 GENERAL
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par \tab REFERENCES
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\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {ANSI A108.6 \endash  Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Setting and Grouting Epoxy.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {ANSI A118.3 \endash  Specifications for Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile Setting and Grouting Epoxy and Water}{\b \tab  }{Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive.}{\b 
\par }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par }{ANSI A137.1 \endash  Specification for Ceramic Tile
\par 
\par Tile Council of America (TCA) \endash  Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s3\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {SUBMITTALS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Product Data: Submit manufacturer\rquote s technical information and installation instructions for materials required.
\par }{\b 
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b \tab QUALITY ASSURANCE
\par }{\tab 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Provide tile, grout and setting materials from one source.  Additives, dry-set mortars, installation materials and grouts shall be from the same manufacturer.}{\b 
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par \tab }{\b DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
\par }{\tab 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
Deliver and store packaged materials in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.  Prevent damage or contamination to materials by water, freezing, foreign matter or other causes.
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\par Deliver and store materials on site at least 24 hours before work begins.
\par 
\par Provide heated and dry storage facilities on site.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par \tab PROJECT CONDITIONS
\par 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Maintain environmental conditions and protect work during and after installation to comply with referenced standards and manufacturer\rquote s printed recommendations.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Vent temporary heaters to exterior to prevent damage to tilework from carbon dioxide build-up.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Maintain temperature at not less than 65 degrees F (10 degrees C) or not more than 90 degrees F (27 degrees C) in t
iled areas during installation and for 7 days after completion.  Temperature will affect the handling characteristics of epoxy-based products; refer to manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions for additional information.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par 
\par PART 2 PRODUCTS
\par 
\par }{
\par 
\par \tab }{\b MORTAR MATERIALS 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par CHEMICAL RESISTANT EPOXY MORTAR: KERAPOXY 100% Solids Epoxy Mortar, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION, ANSI A118.3. Water cleanable.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i \tab \tab 
\par *}{\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When specifying KERAPOXY  in performance specification, Call MAPEI CORPORATION\rquote s Technical Service Department toll-free number for assistance with product characteristics.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {MIXES
\par }\pard\plain \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par Proportion and mix factory-prepared mortar with acrylic latex additive in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }{\b 
\par PART 3 EXECUTION
\par 
\par }{*
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Specifications for surface conditions are listed in the beginning of the specification of MAPEI\rquote 
s Architectural Binder.  These specifications should be called out with the related work sections.  Delete non-applicable conditions.  (Refer to ANSI EXPLANATION AND NOTES section:  AN-3 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS.)
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
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\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {EXAMINATION
\par }\pard\plain \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par Examine surfaces to receive tilework and conditions under which tile will be installed.  Do not proceed with tilework until surfaces and conditions comply with requirements indicated in reference tile installation standards and manufacturer\rquote 
s printed instructions.
\par 
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {INSTALLATION
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par \tab Install tile in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions and ANSI 108.6
\par 
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Select appropriate TCA method to be used and delete non-applicable methods (select from latest edition of TCA Handbook).
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\i *}{
\par \tab [Floor Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method
\par \tab [F131],[ F132], [134], [F142], [F143], 
\par \tab [R612], [TR712], [TR713]
\par 
\par \tab [Wall Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method
\par \tab [W201], [W202], [W211], [W221], [W222], [W231], [W241],
\par \tab [W242], [W243], [W244], [B411], [B412], [B412], [B414], [B415], 
\par \tab [B416], [B417], [TR711], [TR713].]
\par 
\par \tab [Ceiling or Soffit Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method C311.]
\par 
\par \tab [Countertop Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method [C511], [C512], [C513].]
\par 
\par \tab [Swimming Pool tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method P601.]
\par 
\par \tab [Tub and Fountain Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method B417.]
\par 
\par \tab [Refrigerator Room Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method SR613.]
\par 
\par \tab [Steam Room Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method SR613.]
\par 
\par \tab [Stair Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method S151.]
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\par \tab Install expansion and control joints in accordance with TCA method EJ171.
\par 
\par \tab Grout joints shall be clean and free from standing water, dust and foreign substances.
\par 
\par \tab Tile surfaces shall be clean and dry.
\par 
\par \tab After grouting installation, completely remove all epoxy residue.
\par 
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PROTECTION
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Select appropriate statements for installation \endash  floor, wall or both.  Delete non-applicable statements.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Protect floors from foot traffic and contamination for at least 24 hours and general traffic for at least 72  hou
rs after installation. Prohibit heavy traffic on floors for at least 7 days after installation.]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Protect walls from impact, vibration and heavy hammering on adjacent and opposite walls for at least 2 days after installation.]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par \tab Protect from routine cleaning materials for 12 hours after installation.\tab 
\par 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Protect from food products and chemicals which can cause stains for at least 14 days and total water immersion for at least 21 days after installation. 
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par *
\par Once cured, Kerapoxy becomes a high performance, chemical resistant mortar.  Strictly adhere to the above recommendations guidelines.
\par *
\par 
\par For further information and assistance, contact:
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard \sa120\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\tab \tab \tab \tab      MAPEI CORPORATION
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      1501 WALL STREET
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      GARLAND, TEXAS  75041 \endash  4046
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      1-800-992-6273
\par }}