Owner Manual

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Usage and Fabrication Guidelines
If wind shear forces are a consideration, using large diameter washers is
recommended to spread the load forces over a larger area.
WEATHERABILITY Due to the natural UV inhibitors in white Foam, it tends to
perform very well in outdoor conditions. Colors have the tendency to
fade over time when exposed to direct sunlight. However, Foam
colors perform the best in the industry. Several years of research have
resulted in formulations that make Foam colors stand out. We
recommend performing your own testing by putting Foam and other
manufactures’ color chips, side by side, under the same environmental
conditions. The results will astound you.
FIRE RESISTANCE conforms to UL94 V0, UL94 5V and UL48, which allows to be
used in the manufacturing of electric signs.
FORMULATION contains no lead or heavy metals in its formulation. Please refer
PARAMETERS to Table 5 for Chemical Resistance Chart.
Table 4 Example of Effects of Thermal Expansion
Coefficient of Linear Expansion
Total Temperature Difference (°F)
48” Span
96” Span
6 x 10-⁵~ 8 x 10-⁵ in/in/°C
0 ~ + 110
+0.174” ~ +0.232”
+0.348” ~ +0.465”
3.3 x 10-⁵ ~ 4.4 x 10-⁵ in/in/°F
0 ~ -20
-0.032” ~ -0.042”
-0.064” ~ -0.084”
Resistance Codes: 1 - Inert: 2 - Limited; 3 - Very Limited; 4- Non Resistant
Table 5 Chemical Resistance
Reagent
Code
Reagent
Code
Glacial Acetic Acid
2
Turpentine
1
Hydrogen Peroxide (30%)
1
Sodium Carbonate Solution (20%)
1
Acetone
4
Toluene
4
Hydrofluoric Acid (40%)
1
Methyl Alcohol
1
Ammonium Hydroxide
(Concentrate)
1
Sulfuric Acid (Concentrate)
1
Hydrochloric Acid (Concentrate)
1
Sodium Hydroxide Solution (Concentrate)
1
Carbon Tetrachloride
3
Citric Acid (10%)
1
Most Detergents
1
Ethyl Alcohol
1
Seed or Mineral Oils
1
Ethyl Acetrate
4