1. Accelerated Aging and Freeze Thaw Test of Tile when tested to ASTM-D 1037 shall show no evidence of cracking, delamination, warpage, checking, blistering, color change, loosening of tiles or other defects.
2. Salt and Spray Performance of Tile and Adhesive System when tested to ASTM-B 117 not to show any deterioration or other defects after 100 hours of exposure.

5. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1. Panels shall be suitably packaged or crated to prevent damage in shipment or handling. Finished surfaces shall be protected by sturdy wrappings, and panel type shall be identified by part number.
2. Panels shall be delivered to location at building site for storage prior to installation.

6. SITE CONDITIONS

1. Environmental Conditions and Protection: Maintain minimum temperature of 40 degrees F in spaces to receive tactile panels for at least 48 hours prior to installations, during installation, and for not less than 48 hours after installation. Store tactile panel material in spaces where they will be installed for at least 48 hours before beginning installation. Subsequently, maintain minimum temperature of 40 degrees F in areas where work is completed.
2. The use of water for work, cleaning or dust control, etc. shall be contained and controlled and shall not be allowed to come into contact with the passengers or public. Provide barricades or screens to protect passengers or public.
3. Disposal of any liquids or other materials of possible contamination shall be made in accordance with federal state and local laws and ordinances.
4. Cleaning materials shall have code acceptable low VOC solvent content and low flammability if used on the site.
5. Contractor shall coordinate phasing and flagging personnel operations as specified elsewhere.

7. EXTRA STOCK

1. Deliver extra stock to storage area designated by engineer. Furnish new materials from same manufactured lot as materials installed and enclose in protective packaging with appropriate identification for cast-in-place tactile panels. Furnish not less than two (2)% of the supplied materials for each type, color and pattern installed

8. GUARANTEE

1. Cast-in-place tactile panels shall be guaranteed in writing for a period of five years from date of final completion. The guarantee includes defective work, breakage, deformation, fading and chalking of finishes, and loosening of panels.

Part 2 PRODUCTS

1. MANUFACTURERS

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated in the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
2. The Vitrified Polymer Composite (VPC) Cast-In-Place Tactile Panel specified is based on Armor- Tile manufactured by Engineered Plastics Inc. (800-682-2525). Existing engineered and field tested products which are subject to compliance with requirements, may be considered by the engineer to be incorporated in the work and shall meet or exceed the specified test criteria and characteristics.

   3. Color: Yellow conforming to Federal Color No. 33538. Color shall be homogeneous throughout the tile.

2. MATERIALS

1. Heavy duty elastomeric polyurethane sealant as manufactured by Boiardi, Mapei, Bostik or approved equal.

PART 3 EXECUTION

1. INSTALLATION

1. During all concrete pouring and tile installation procedures, ensure adequate safety guidelines are in place and that they are in accordance with the applicable industry and government standards.
2. The specifications of the concrete sealants and related materials shall be in strict accordance with the contract documents and the guidelines set by their respective manufacturers.
3. The physical characteristics of the concrete shall be consistent with the contract specifications while maintaining a slump range of 4 - 7 to permit solid placement of the Cast-In-Place Tile.

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