User Guide

3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Matting 5300
3
Commercial Care Division
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
www.3M.com/commcare
Minimum 10% Post-Consumer Fiber
3M and Safety-Walk are trademarks of 3M.
Printed in U.S.A.
© 3M 2003
70-0710-3949-2
Detailed Requirements
Limited Warranty
Except where prohibited by law, the following is made in lieu of all express or implied rights, warranties and conditions, statutory or otherwise. 3M warrants
that its 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Matting 5300 will be free from defects in material and manufacture, and will give satisfactory performance for
applications recommended in 3M’s literature for six (6) months from date of purchase. 3M’s only obligation and users exclusive remedy shall be to repair or
replace, at 3M’s option, such quantity of the matting proved to be defective. 3M shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct, indirect, incidental,
special or consequential arising out of the use of the matting. User is otherwise responsible for determining whether the product is fit for a particular purpose
and suitable for user’s application. This warranty will not apply to damage incurred as a result of abuse or misuse (e.g., burns, cuts or tears) or because of
failure to properly install, clean or maintain the product. Contact 3M or your 3M distributor for additional details on warranty.
Cleaning
To provide maximum slip resistance, the top surface of 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Matting 5300 must be kept
clean. The frequency of cleaning required will be dictated by
use situations: amount of traffic, grease, debris, etc. The
following are general guidelines:
- Apply properly diluted cleaning or detergent solution to mat
and let stand for 2-5 minutes
- Clean the top of the mat with a stiff bristle deck brush and
clean the backside of the mat with the deck brush or a mop
- Rinse both sides with warm water
- Roll the mat loosely with the slip-resistant side facing
outward and allow to air dry. Avoid hanging mat across
railings or sharp objects
- Clean the floor area. Sweep, damp mop or scrub as
necessary to remove all grease, oil and debris
- Allow both the floor and the mat to dry thoroughly before
placing the mat back into service. Check to be sure the
mat is laying flat. If not, follow installation instructions
NOTE:
• Do not use a string mop to clean the top surface of the mat
• Do not use chlorinated solvents or cleaners for cleaning
• Do not submerge the mat in solutions containing high concentrations
of alcohol (more the 40%)
• Seaming mats together is not recommended
• Do not wash the mat in the dishwasher
• Do not dry mat over objects that might deform the mat
How to reach us
For more information or to place an order, call your local 3M
distributor. Or, for the name of the 3M matting distributor
nearest you, call:
1-800-852-9722
To get technical information about 3M matting faxed
directly to you, call Fax-On-Demand (3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Matting 5300 is document #8000):
1-800-978-9654
To speak to a technical support person, call:
1-800-626-8578
For general assistance, call:
1-800-3M-HELPS
Intended Use: For use in industrial shop and food service floor applications. The mat is designed for indoor use to
withstand dry, wet or oily environments. The mat is a low profile construction to minimize tripping while being suitable for
work areas where carts and other wheeled vehicles are used.
General Requirements: This product is made of a black rubber base with mineral-coated top surface.
Property Value (typical)
Approximate Weight (3 ft x 5 ft mat) 15 lb
ASTM D-418-68 Sect. 9-16
Thickness (minimum) 0.125 inches
ASTM D-418-68 Sect. 35.1 (3.3 mm)
Coefficient of Friction Dynamic/Static Coefficient of Friction
of Top Surface Condition Mil-PRF-17951E (2)
- Rubber Dry 1.4/1.6
- Leather Dry 1.0/1.1
- Rubber Water 1.2/1.3
- Leather Water 0.9/1.0
- Rubber Oil 0.6/1.0
Property Value (typical)
Flammability
DOC FF 1-70 (pill test) Passes
Chemical Resistance:
*
Water Recommended
SYSCO Reliance Degreaser Recommended
Soap Solution (1% Snow White) Recommended
Clorox, Bleach Recommended
Windshield Washer Fluid Recommended
Motor oil (SAE 10W-30) Recommended
Peanut Oil Recommended
50% Antifreeze in Water Recommended
*All tests 7 days @ 72°F (22°C).