Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System Installation Manual Battery Acid Spill Control Barrier with Acidsafe Floor Coating Battery Acid Spill Control Barrier without Acidsafe Floor Coating Alpha Industrial Power 1075 Satellite Blvd, Suite 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 www.alpha.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System Spill Control Barrier System Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................................................................... 1 2. Safety Precautions............................................................... 2 3. Initial Conditions .................................................................. 4 4. Floor Preparation ................................................................. 5 5.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 1. Introduction 1.1 The Battery Acid Spill Control Barrier without floor coating is intended to contain battery electrolyte in the event of a spill or leak from a stationary lead-acid battery. The Spill Control Barrier surrounds the battery rack with a 4 inch steel enclosure. It is bonded permanently to the floor with Acidsafe Adhesive Gel and sealed against leakage.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 2. Safety Precautions 2.1 Examine all shipping containers for signs of external damage. Also look for indications of coating spillage during shipment. In the event that coating material has been spilled, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for spill handling instructions and personal protective equipment requirements. 2.2 Make note of any damage on the bill of lading before signing for delivery.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System Figure 3.1 – Spill Control Barrier Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 3. Initial Conditions 3.1 For maximum effectiveness of the Spill Control Barrier, the floor surface should be flat, smooth and reasonably level. An uneven surface can cause gaps between the Spill Control Barrier and the floor, which may require additional Adhesive during final assembly. Unlevel or sloped floors may require additional Coating to achieve minimum film thickness. 3.
Alpha Industrial Power 3.6 Spill Control Barrier System The following tools and supplies are recommended for a quick and thorough Barrier installation: 7/16 inch box end or combination wrench putty knife tape measure several sheets of sandpaper, 100 grit roll of 1 inch masking tape goggles, chemical resistant gloves and respirator (as needed) for installers’ paper towels or shop rags rubbing alcohol 3.6.
Alpha Industrial Power 4.3 Spill Control Barrier System Completely clean and prepare the portion of flooring which will have Adhesive or Coating applied during installation. For Barrier System versions without floor coating, this area is a strip approximately 3 inches wide inside the outline of the Barrier perimeter. For Barrier System versions with floor coating, this includes the entire area inside the outline of the Barrier perimeter. Prepare the flooring according to the following guidelines.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System Figure 5.1 – Mixing the Adhesive Figure 5.2 – Preparing Mixing Bag for Application 5. Barrier Installation 5.1 Lay out the Barrier Strips on the floor around the battery stand location in the order demonstrated in Figure 3.1 and lightly bolt the pieces together using carriage bolts, washers, nuts and the appropriate connector plates.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 5.2 After assembling and positioning the barrier system, mark the outer perimeter of the barrier on the floor using 1 inch masking tape. This will mark the proper placement of the Barrier and will help keep the floor clean from adhesive overage or coating splatters and drips. 5.3 Check for uneven flooring by measuring the gap between the bottom of the barrier and the floor.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 5.7 In facilities where a battery rack is already installed, use a spreader or putty knife to seal the base of the battery rack with Adhesive as shown in Figure 5.3. Using a brush, apply Adhesive to the battery rack anchoring hardware as shown in Figure 5.4. 5.8 Starting at one corner, apply a thick bead of Adhesive to the bottom surface of two of the Barrier Strips and spread evenly over the flange with a 3/16 inch v-notch trowel.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System Figure 5.4 – Coating Rack Hardware 5.11 At each corner joint, apply a bead of Adhesive over the mitered seam and spread the material flush with a putty knife. 5.12 Recheck the alignment and position of the barrier and its components and tighten all of the assembly hardware using a 7/16 inch box-end or combination wrench. The hardware has been properly tightened when Adhesive material starts to squeeze out evenly around the edges of the connector plates.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System Figure 5.5 – Assembling Barrier Figure 5.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 6. Coating Application (Barrier System with floor coating version only) 6.1 Verify that the proper quantities of Acidsafe Floor Coating Part A and Part B are matched up properly in preparation for mixing. A 1 gallon kit will be comprised of one 1 gallon can of Part A and a 1 quart can of Part B. 6.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System Figure 6.2 – Spreading Acidsafe in New Installations 6.4 Check that Coating thickness in all areas is at least 5/64 inches using a small metal ruler or 80 mils on a film gauge. Spread the Coating as necessary to achieve a uniform thickness. If the film thickness in an area is insufficient, pour additional Coating or use the spreader to redistribute the Coating as necessary. 6.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 6.8 Any mixed Coating that has been spilled may be absorbed with cat litter box filler and wiped up with a cloth moistened with denatured or rubbing alcohol. Allow remaining Coating material to harden in its container and dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. 6.9 In installations where Coating is installed before the battery system, racks may be positioned only after the Coating has been completely cured.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 8. Coating Maintenance 8.1 Coating integrity is important to the effectiveness of the Barrier system. The elastic nature of the Coating typically resists cracking and chipping in a conventional battery room environment and no reapplications are likely to be required for the lifetime of the battery system. However, extreme conditions or circumstances may damage the surface of the Coating.
Alpha Industrial Power Revision Date: March 18, 2008 Spill Control Barrier System MSDS No. AAG (A) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Chemical Family: Company Name: ADHESIVE GEL (RESIN), PART-A Epoxy Resin Mixture Eastern Resins Corp. 1174 River Street Woonsocket, RI 02895, USA 2.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering/Ventilation Controls: Effective engineering controls should be used whenever possible to eliminate and/or reduce worker exposure to all respiratory hazards. General ventilation, local ventilation, or isolation may prove adequate to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Respiratory Protection: Not required under normal conditions in a well-ventilated workplace.
Alpha Industrial Power Revision Date: March 18, 2008 Spill Control Barrier System MSDS No. AAG (B) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION ProductName: ChemicalFamily: Company Name: ADHESIVE GEL (HARDENER), PART-B AMINE MIXTURE Eastern Resins Corp. 1174 River Street Woonsocket, RI 02895, USA BUSINESS PHONE: EMERGENCYPHONE: (401) 769-6700 (800) 255-3924 2.
Alpha Industrial Power Revision Date: March 18, 2008 Spill Control Barrier System MSDS No. AAG (B) 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in a cool; dry place, in closed containers at room temperature. Avoid contact with incompatible materials. Wear protective eyewear, chemical-resistant gloves, and other protective clothing as appropriate. 8.
Alpha Industrial Power Revision Date: March 18, 2008 Spill Control Barrier System MSDS No. ANFC (A) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION ProductName: ChemicalFamily: Company Name: NOVOLAC FLOOR COATING (RESIN), PART-A Epoxy Resin Mixture Eastern Resins Corp. BUSINESS PHONE: EMERGENCYPHONE: 1174 River Street Woonsocket, RI 02895, USA 2.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in a cool; dry place, in closed containers at room temperature. Avoid contact with incompatible materials. Wear protective eyewear, chemical-resistant gloves, and other protective clothing as appropriate. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering/Ventilation Controls: Effective engineering controls should be used whenever possible to eliminate and/or reduce worker exposure to all respiratory hazards.
Alpha Industrial Power Revision Date: March 18, 2008 Spill Control Barrier System MSDS No. ANFC (B) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION ProductName: ChemicalFamily: CompanyName: NOVOLAC FLOOR COATING (HARDENER), PART-B AMINE MIXTURE Eastern Resins Corp. 1174RiverStreet Woonsocket,RI02895, USA BUSINESS PHONE: (401) 769-6700 EMERGENCY PHONE: (800) 255-3924 2.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in a cool; dry place, in closed containers at room temperature. Avoid contact with incompatible materials. Wear protective eyewear, chemical-resistant gloves, and other protective clothing as appropriate. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering/Ventilation Controls: Effective engineering controls should be used whenever possible to eliminate and/or reduce worker exposure to all respiratory hazards.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SectionI General Information Manufacturer: Acran Spill Containment, Inc.
Alpha Industrial Power Spill Control Barrier System Section VI Reactivity Data Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Conditions to avoid: Excessive heat, HF acid, magnesium with hydrogen, strong oxidizing agent. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Combustion byproducts may be CO, NOx, SOx. Heating may release dangerous levels of CO2 gas.
