MONOKOTE® Z-106/HY®

Delivery and Storage

a. All material to be used for fireproofing shall be delivered in original unopened packages bearing the name of the manufacturer, the brand and proper Underwriters Laboratories Inc. labels for fire hazard and fire resistance classifications.

b. The material shall be kept dry until ready for use. Packages of material shall be kept off the ground, under cover and away from sweating walls and other damp surfaces. All bags that have been exposed to water before use shall be discarded. Stock of material is to be rotated and used before its expiration date.

Steel and Concrete Surfaces

a. Prior to the application of Z-106/HY Fireproofing, an inspection shall be made to determine that all steel and concrete surfaces are acceptable to receive fireproofing. The steel to be fireproofed shall be free of oil, grease, excess rolling compounds or lubricants, loose mill scale, excess rust, non-compatible primer, lock down agent or any other substance that will impair proper adhesion. Where necessary, the cleaning of steel surfaces to receive fireproofing shall be the responsibility of the general contractor.

b. Prior to application of Monokote Z-106/HY, a bonding agent approved by the fireproofing manufacturer shall be applied to all substrates to receive Z-106/HY. There are two exceptions to this requirement;

1. no bonding agent is required when Monokote Z-106/HY is applied uninjected to bare steel, and
2. no bonding agent is required when bond tests run in accordance to the Coatings Materials section of the Underwriters Laboratories Fire Resistance Directory Volume 1, which indicate that a bonding agent is not required for Monokote Z-106/HY in conjunction with the specific primed or painted structural steel.

c. The project architect shall determine if the painted/primed structural steel to receive fireproofing has been tested in accordance with ASTM E119, to provide the required fire resistance rating.

d. No fireproofing shall be applied prior to completion of concrete work on steel decking.

e. Fireproofing to the underside of roof deck assemblies shall be done only after roofing application is complete and roof traffic has ceased.

Temperature and Ventilation

• An air and substrate temperature of 40 °F (4.4 °C) minimum shall be maintained for 24 hours prior to application, during application and for a minimum of 24 hours after application of Monokote Z-106/HY.
• Provisions shall be made for ventilation to properly dry the fire proofing after application. In enclosed areas lacking natural ventilation, air circulation and ventilation must be provided to achieve a minimum total air exchange rate of 4 times per hour until material is substantially dry.

Field Tests

• The architect will select an independent testing laboratory (for which the owner will pay) to sample and verify the thickness and density of the fireproofing in accordance with the provisions of ASTM E605 (current edition), Standard Test Method for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material Applied to Structural Members or Uniform Building Code Standard No. 7-6 Thickness and Density Determination for Spray Applied Fireproofing. Where samples are of irregular shape (or sprayed texture), the displacement method (ASTM E605 published in AWCI Technical Manual 12-A) shall be used to determine in-place fireproofing density.
• The architect will select an independent testing laboratory (for which the owner will pay) to randomly sample and verify the bond strength of the fireproofing in accordance with the provisions of ASTM E736. c. Results of the above tests will be made available to all parties at the completion of pre-designated areas which shall have been determined at a pre-job conference. Safety a. Monokote Z-106/HY is slippery when wet. The general contractor and applicator shall be responsible for posting appropriate cautionary "SLIPPERY WHEN WET" signs. Signs should be posted in all areas in contact with wet fireproofing material. Anti-slip surfaces should be used on all working surfaces. b. SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for Monokote Z-106/HY are available on our web site at gcpat.com or by calling 866-333-3SBM.