Specifications
| Viscosity | 6000 - 12000 cps, ASTM D2196 - Brookfield #7 spindle @20 rpm, 77 degF |
| Tracking | None after 60 minutes max., ASTM D711, 50mils wet @77 degF |
| VOC | 25 g/l max., ASTM D2205 |
| Hardness | Shore Durometer, A-1, 80 minimum after 24 hours |
| Tensile Strength | 125 psi minimum at break, ASTM D638 |
| Percent Elongation | 20% minimum, ASTM D638 |
| Water Absorption | Maximum 0.5% (ASTM D570) |
| Chemical Resistance | Seven day immersion test: Motor oil........................no effect Transmission fluid.....no effect Diesel fuel...................no effect Anti-freeze....................no effect Gasoline......................no effect Road salts.................. no effect |
| Adhesion | Portland cement; minimum 200 PSI. Asphalt; dependent on tensile failure of substrate |
| Skid Resistance | Minimum 45 (ASTM E303) in units (British pendulum) |
| Reflectivity | 200 millicandella minimum initial reading when applied per VANGUARD specifications |
| Composition | Comprised of resins, reactive monomers, pigments, glass beads, and fillers. Exact composition is at the manufacturer's discretion. The material is resistant to ultra-violet light. |
| Installation | Detectable Warnings / TWSI's and all related installed surfaces to be installed according to manufacturers specifications. All detectable warning surface installations shall be at minimum, at least as non skid as the surrounding pedestrian surfaces. |
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| Asphalt | Detectable Warnings / TWSI's installation on asphalt utilizes the same technique and the same curing times as concrete installations. The asphalt must be inspected by a VANGUARD installer prior to installation to determine if a mix or additive adjustment is required. Asphalt installations carry a 5 year warranty on labor and material. |
| Seal Coat | VANGUARD products shall not be placed on asphalt or coal tar sealers. If surface has been sealed, grind entire area to be installed to remove all sealers. |
| Concrete | Minimum compressive strength 2500 PSI. Concrete must cure for minimum of 10 days in Southern states or 20 days for Northern states prior to the installation (due to wide swings in climatic environments nationwide). The VANGUARD installer shall retain full discretion to determine whether it may (or should) be installed earlier or later than above defined timelines to insure proper bonding. All concrete coloring/additives shall be integral, not surface applied. All "surface curing" compounds or sealers shall be removed by method of grinding on any concrete that is less than 6 months old if deemed necessary by installer before the VANGUARD products are installed. Surface finish should be medium broom finish for maximum adhesion. |
| Surfaces | All surfaces to be clean and dry. |
| Temperatures | Surface temperatures should not exceed 88 degF, or be below 35 degF. Adjustments should be made in appropriate mixing ratios for extreme temperatures. Some regional adjustments may also be required due to climatological discrepancies. |
| Installation Warranty | VANGUARD Detectable Warnings / TWSI's are warranted to not lose more than 5% of their surface installation/adhesion, color retention or non skid characteristics over a 5 year period (occasional cleaning/pressure washing is recommended), assuming installation as per manufacturers specifications, and surface criteria. Detectable Warnings are not a driving surface, nor are they intended to be driven on (this includes damage from shopping cart “trucks”). Any damage caused by “dry steering” or blade snow removal is neither implied nor covered under this warranty. Surface coloring agents or sealers (see “concrete” section above) will alter this warranty. |
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