Use and Care Manual

Cleanup Pump, Gun, Tips, Hoses, and Mixers should be cleaned once per
day with clean water.
Safety It is recommended protective equipment should be worn when
applying Fireguard®, including spray suits, eye protection,
gloves, and respirators. Refer to Fireguard® Material Safety Data
Sheet.
Ventilation Ventilation should not be less than 4 complete air exchanges
per hour until the material is dry.
General If coating becomes damaged, rebuild required thickness by
spray, brush or roll. When dry, smooth and finish with topcoat
to match. Damaged areas must be abraded back to a firm edge
by sanding or scraping. The topcoat should be abraded back 1”
(25.4 mm) from the damaged area. The surface must be clean
and dry before applying Fireguard E-84®.
Uncertainty Measurement in Guardian’s fire testing is less than 1% as per
ASTM E 2536-06.
Guardian is accredited and meets the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 as
verified by ANSI/ASQ National Accreditation Board/ A CLASS. Refer to
certificate and scope of accreditation report AT1247. Guardian also is
accredited as an inspection agency per ISO 17020 through ANSI/ASQ
National Accreditation Board/ ACLASS, Report 1547.
N.B.: ANSI/ASQ/ACLASS is a signatory member of the International
Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation’s (ILAC) Mutual Recognition
Arrangement (MRA).
ANSI/ASQ/ACLASS accreditation of Guardian ensures global recognition for
Guardian’s services.
Shelf Life 1 year from production date
*Shelf Life: (actual stated shelf life) when kept at recommended
storage conditions and in unopened original container.
Shipping Weight approximately 12 lbs. per gallon (1.44 kg/l)
Storage Store indoors in a dry environment between 33˚F-100˚F (1˚C -
38˚C). Protect from freezing.
Packaging
5 Gallon 55 Gallon Tote
Cleanup & Safety
Maintenance
Testing/ Certifications
Storage, Packaging & Handeling
Application Rates At an ambient temperature of 70˚F (21˚C), the
following application rates are applicable:
25 – 30 mils per coat (wet)
24 hour recoat time between coats
1 coat per day
*Fireguard can be recoated when previous coat
has a shore D hardness of 50 measured at 70˚F (21˚C)
Wet Film Thickness Frequent thickness measurements with a wet film
gauge are recommended during the application
process to ensure uniform thickness
Dry Film Thickness Final thickness can be measured using an
electronic dry film thickness gauge. Positector 200
or equivalent may be used. Wet mil thickness dries
to 54%. (i.e. 20mil wet = 10.6mil dry)
Listed below are general equipment guidelines for the application of this product when
spray applied.
Airless Spray Airlessco LP540 or equivalent
Spray Gun Standard airless spray gun
Spray Tips 0.019”- 0.021”
Fan Size 4”-10” (depending on section being sprayed)
Hose Length 150’ (45m)
Material Hose 3/8” (9.25mm) I.D. minimum
Whip Hose ¼” (6.35 mm) I.D minimum (optional)
Condition
Material
Surface
Ambient
Humidity
Minimum
70˚F (21˚C)
50˚F (10˚C)
50˚F (10˚C)
0%
Maximum
100˚F (38˚C)
125˚F (52˚C)
110˚F (43˚C)
85%
Fireguard must be protected from exposure to weather. Protect from freezing.
Surface Temp. & 50 % Relative
Humidity
Dry to Recoat
77˚F (25˚C)
24 Hours
*It is recommended to apply one per day. Drying time will vary with temp. Thinner coats
as well as air movement will help drying time. Another coat of Fireguard® can be applied
when previous coat has a Shore D hardness of 50 measured at 70˚F (21˚C). It can be top
coated when a hardness of 60 is achieved after 4-5 day cure time.
Application Procedures
Application Equipment Guidelines
Application Conditions
Curing Schedule
May 2015
This technical data sheet was designed incorporating information to the best of knowledge that was true and accurate on the date that this information was published. No guarantee of accuracy is given
or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Shield Industries quality control. No other warranty of any kind is made by Shield Industries, Inc. To determine
needs for specific application and
correctness of use it is important to reference manufacturer specification sheets and contact Shield
Industries directly. ForceField®, FireGuard® & FireGuard E-84® are registered trademarks of Shield
Industries, Inc
Shield Industries, Inc.
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