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Secondary Containment System Installation 3 t"T PREP , SINES �I A. Installation Preparation For secondary containment systems conveying alcohols Before bonding the two-piece clam shell containment fit- or alcohol/gasoline blends, use 8000 or 7000 series adhe- tings,the installation procedures should be reviewed with the sive. Follow the adhesive mixing instructions that are pack- installation crew members. in order to maintain the efficiency aged with each kit of the installation, a minimum of three workers is recom- mended: one worker to mix and apply adhesive to the sec- Refer to page 8 for information on adhesive labeling. ondary containment fittings,and the two remaining workers to assemble and bolt the fittings together. B. Cleaning the Bonding Surfaces Smith Fibercast recommends cleaning all bonding sur- When the weather is cool or the adhesive has been stored faces before bonding. DO NOT TOUCH THE BONDING in a cool environment(below 70"F),prewarm the adhesive SURFACES OR ALLOW THEM TO BECOME CONTAMI- kits. (Do not heat above 100°FI) NATED. 1. Empty all of the contents of the hardener bottle into the can of base adhesive. Acceptable cleaning methods are 2. Mix all of the adhesive with all of the hardener. NEVER AT- as follows: TEMPT TO SPLIT A KIT.Cut through the adhesive with the • Sand all bonding surfaces until edge of the mixing stick to assist in mixing the two compo- contaminated area is removed. nents. Dirt contamination can be re- 3. Mix until the adhesive has a uniform color and a consistent moved by water washing. Be sure flow off the mixing stick. Wipe down the sides,bottom,and the surfaces are dry before bonding. under the rim of the can with the mixing stick to assure com- • Sand all machined ends that have been ex- plete mixture. posed to sunlight and turned yellow or brown in color. 4. FILLER MUST BE ADDED TO THICKEN THE AHE- . Use of a solvent as a cleaning method is optional. If SIVE.The filler is packaged in premeasured quantifies for preferred by the customer, use solvent. use with 7014 or 8014 and 7069 or 8069 adhesive kits. Trichloroethylene is available from Smith Fibercast. One bag of filler is used for each adhesive kit. Before Some alternate cleaning solvents available through lo- adding the filler to the mixed adhesive,be sure both the cal hardware or industrial supply houses are acetone, adhesive base and hardener are thoroughly mixed tageth- alcohol, methylene chloride, and methyl ethyl ketone. er. All of the filler in the bag should be used. The thick- After cleaning, be sure any residual solvent has evapo- ened adhesive may be applied with either the brush or the rated before applying adhesive. DO NOT USE SOL- stir stick provided in the kit. VENTS THAT LEAVE AN OILY FILM ON THE OND- IG SURFACES. Refer to Table 15 for the number of containment fittings that can be bonded per adhesive kit. WARNING: Some degreasers and solvents are extremely flammable. Be sure to read warning la- TABLE 1&Number of Containment Fittings per Z1_\ bels on containers. Never use gasoline,turpen- Adhesive Kit fine,or diesel fuel to clean joints. 7014 or 8014 7069 or 8069 If you have any questions, please contact your Smith Type of (Fittings per Kit) (Fittings per Kit) Fibercast representative. Fitting 3" 4" 3" 4" 6" Be sure all solvent has evaporated before applying adhesive. 90°Elbow 1 1 3 2 1 45°Elbow 1 1 3 2 1 SOLVENT DISPOSAL:Solvent is classified as a hazardous Tee 1 1 2 2 1 waste and cannot be dumped.It can be used as a solvent and al- Coupling 1 1 3 2 1 lowed to evaporate during use.Empty solvent cans meet EPA regulations for disposal and can be disposed of in a normal Termination Fitting 1 1 4 3 1 manner.These guidelines are based on federal regulations.State and local regulations and ordinances should be reviewed. NOTE: Number of containment fittings per adhesive kit is ADHESIVE DISPOSAL:once the adhesive and hardener have based on applying a 1/16"(1.6 mm)minimum thickness of been mixed and reacted,nothing can be extracted,and it is adhesive to both halves of the fitting and to the pipe ends. classified as non-hazardous material.Dispose of in a normal manner as other solid waste.Excess adhesive and hardener can be mixed,allowed to react,and disposed of as above.If extra jars Complete information and safety precautions are packaged of adhesive or hardener have accumulated without the other com- with each adhesive kit. Review all safety precautions thor- ponent to mix and react, contact your Smith Fibercast regional manager.Hardener jars,when empty are not subject to oughly before mixing the adhesive. EPA regulation and can be disposed of in a normal manner. These guidelines are based on federal regulations.State and lo- cal regulations and ordinances should be reviewed. 23 Installation Instructions