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\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b INSTALLATION:
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab Ceramic, Mosaic, Quarry,
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab Paver, Slate, Marble and Granite
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\fs32 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \b\fs28\cgrid {\b0\fs32 SPECIFICATION}{\fs32 \tab }{\tab \tab \tab }{\fs44 GRANI/RAPID}{\fs20 
\par }\pard \s16\li5040\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\fs20 Rapid-Curing, Latex Hydraulic Mortar System
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par }{\b\i DESCRIPTION:}{\i 
  A particularly fast-setting, fast-curing, two component, latex hydraulic mortar for interior and exterior thin-set and medium-bed installation of natural and agglomerated marbles and granite and all kinds of ceramic floor and wall tiles, from imp
ervious porcelain to non-vitreous terracotta, over all types of approved substrates generally encountered in building.  Because of its extraordinarily low shrinkage and quick hydration characteristics, this two- part system allows tiled surfaces to be rea
d
y for light traffic after about 3 hours and is completely cured after only 24 hours.  Its excellent bonding and mechanical properties make it resistance to impact, vibration, temperature changes, aging and mild cleaning chemicals (see data sheet for addit
ional information).
\par }{\b\i 
\par }{\tab }{\i Specify for interior and exterior floor, wall, and ceiling installations.
\par 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for rapid retiling of floors and walls that have to be ready for use within a very short time such as supermarkets, factories, hospitals, airports, shopping malls, etc.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for rapid setting of some moisture sensitive dimension stones that specify for rapid setting that is classified as CLASS B by Gabbrielli testing.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for use as a rapid-set, medium-bed mortar for setting large size or high lugged and heavy ribbed-back ceramic tiles and stone.
\par 
\par Specify for installing all types of natural stone, natural marble, (except Rosso Levanto and Negro Marquina marble; or green marble and green granite or heir agglomerates), natural granite, impervious po
rcelain tile and all other ceramic tile.  For installing white, light colored or translucent marble, specify White GRANI/RAPID.
\par 
\par }{\b\i DO NOT }{\i specify for installation of Rosso Levanto and Negro Marquina marble or green marble or granite or their agglomerates.  Specify PLANICRETE W or KERAPOXY.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s18\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {
Warning: marble, granite, and slate are products of nature made from 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 materials and processes used in the manufacturing of agglomerates.  Therefore, determine the suitability of all materials before proceeding with the installation.
\par }\pard\plain \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\i 
\par }{\b\i DO NOT}{\i  specify over presswood, particle board, masonite, chipboard, Lauan, gypsum floor patching compounds, metal or similar dimensionally unstable substrates.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i 
\par }{\i When specifying GRANI/RAPID 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}{\b\i 
\par 
\par *
\par 
\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 }\pard\plain \s3\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {REFERENCES
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par \tab }{ANSI A108.5 \endash  Installation Specifications for Latex-Portland Cement Mortar
\par }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {ANSI A118.4 \endash  Specifications for Latex-Portland Cement Mortar}{\b \tab 
\par }{ANSI A137.1 \endash  Specifications for Ceramic Tile
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par \tab Tile Council of America (TCA) \endash  handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation
\par }{\b \tab 
\par }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b SUBMITTALS
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\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.
\par }\pard\plain \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b \tab DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
\par }{\tab 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Deliver and store packag
ed 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.
\par 
\par If frozen, do not stir until material has completely thawed.
\par 
\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 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) in tiled areas during installation and for
 7 days after completion, unless higher temperatures are required by referenced installation standards or manufacturer\rquote s  written instructions.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par PART 2 PRODUCTS
\par }{
\par }{\b \tab MORTAR MATERIALS
\par }{\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {FLEXIBLE LATEX-HYDRAULIC CEMENT MORTAR:  GRANI/RAPID system as manufactured
 by MAPEI CORPORATION, meeting ANSI.4 shear bond strength requirements.  Fast setting two-component system consisting of KER 318 flexible liquid polymer additive and hydraulic mortar with the following characteristics:
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par 
\par \tab Pot Life @ 72F:\tab \tab \tab \tab \tab 30-40 minutes
\par \tab adjustability Time @ 72F:\tab \tab \tab \tab Approximately 40 minutes
\par \tab Compressive Strength: after 24 hours\tab \tab 2145 p.s.i.
\par \tab \tab \tab          after 7 days\tab \tab \tab 3575 p.s.i.
\par }{\i \tab \tab \tab          }{after 28 days\tab \tab 4500 p.s.i.
\par }{\i 
\par \tab }{Flexural strength \tab \tab after 24 hours\tab \tab 570 p.s.i.
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab after 7 days\tab \tab 1210 p.s.i.
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab after 28 days\tab \tab 1350 p.s.i.
\par 
\par }{\i 
\par }{*}{\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When specifying GRANI/RAPID 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 {\i 
\par When specifying GROUT MATERIALS, refer to respective suggested grout specification \endash  ULTRA/COLOR sanded polymer-modified cementitious grout or KER 200 polymer-modified Portland cement tile grout or KER 800 unsa
nded polymer-modified Portland cement tile grout (ANSI A118.6), or KERAPOXY 100% Solids Epoxy Grout (ANSI A118.3). ).  Grout tiles according to grout instructions and ANSI A108.10 or A108.6 specifications.
\par 
\par }{*
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {MIXES
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {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 {*
\par 
\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 }\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 A108.5.
\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 
\par \tab [Floor Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method
\par \tab [F101], [F102], [F103], [F111], [F112], [F113],  [F114],
\par \tab [F115], [F121], [F122], [F141], [F144], [TR712], [RF912].]
\par 
\par \tab [Wall Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method
\par \tab [W201], [W202], [W211], [W221], [W222], [W231], [W241],
\par \tab [W243], [W244], [B412], [B413], [B414], [B415], [TR713].]
\par 
\par \tab [Countertop Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method [C511], [C513].]
\par 
\par \tab [Swimming Pools:  Install in accordance with TCA method R612.]
\par 
\par }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Refrigerator Room Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method R612.]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par \tab [Steam Room Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method SR613.]
\par 
\par \tab [Stair Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method S151.]
\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 
\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 general traffic for at least 24  hours 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 }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Protect from freezing and total water immersion for at least 21 days after installation.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par *
\par When dealing with cement-based products, it should be noted that temperature and humidity during and after installation of tile affect
 final curing time, i.e., low temperatures (60 degrees and under) and high humidity (70% and above) will delay final cure time. 
\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 }}