Specification
Form 3009.A Rev. 02 8/13
1.800.826.4132 Phone
1.217.528.5636
1.217.528.8722 Fax
Info@nudo.com
www.nudo.com
SPECIFICATIONS: The Utilite panels are a seamless tongue
and groove plastic panel.
COMPOSITION:
1. Fluted PVC.
FINISHED PANEL QUALITY:
1. The backside shall be smooth. Backside imperfections
which do not affect functional properties are not cause
for rejection.
2. Physical properties shall be set forth in Table 1.
3. Product quality standards and tolerance for panel
weight and thickness shall be set for in Nudo Product,
Inc. Quality Control Procedures/Standards which are
available upon request.
4. Panels shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s guidelines as set forth in the installation
guide.
CERTIFICATION:
1. Meets the minimum requirements of the major model
building codes for Class A interior wall and ceiling
finishes. Flame spread of less than 25, smoke
development less than 450 per ASTM E-84.
FABRICATING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Note: Protect your eyes with goggles; cover your nose and
mouth with a filter mask when cutting Utilite panels. When
cutting Utilite, position the panel so that the saw blade enters the
glossy front side first, to avoid damaging face of panel.
Hand Fabricating: Drilling – high speed drill bit (60° cutting
angle, with 12° - 15° clearance) or hole saw.
Cutting: 72-tooth circular saw with reinforced carborundum or
carbide-tipped blade.
STORAGE:
Utilite should be stored horizontally indoors on a contiguous flat
surface. Protective film should remain on the panel until
installation. Panels should never be stored on the floor or an
outside wall. Optimum storage conditions are 60°F (16°C) to
75°F (24°C) and 35% to 55% relative humidity.
PRECONDITIONING:
Prior to installing Utilite, remove the packaging materials and
allow the panels to acclimate to room temperature and humidity
for at least 48 hours. Ideally, the room temperature and humidity
during acclimation and installation should be the same as the
final operation conditions. DO NOT REMOVE PROTECTIVE
FILM FROM PANEL SURFACE UNTIL AFTER INSTALLATION
AND BUILDING IS AT OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE
CONDITIONS.
PRODUCT LIMITATIONS:
Utilite should never be exposed to extremely high or extremely
low moisture conditions. When installing keep panels 24” from
Heater and shield Radiant Tube Heater. Utilite is designed to be
installed over a solid wall surface or directly installed over studs,
concrete, concrete block, or non insulated exterior walls. Utilite
should be installed between 60°F (16°C) to 75°F (24°C) and 35%
to 55% relative humidity. Do not install panels using Power Nail
Guns or Staples, use only recommended fasteners per
manufacturers installation guidelines. Non-compliance with
product limitations may affect future performance and voids
warranty.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
Utilite is easy to clean. In most cases, use a clean, damp, non-
abrasive cotton cloth and a mild liquid detergent or household
cleaner. Always rinse with clean water and a clean, non-abrasive
cotton cloth. Dry the panels with a soft, clean, non-abrasive cotton
cloth.
DO NOT USE: Abrasive cleaners with bleach, cleaners with acid,
alkali or sodium hypochlorite. They will damage and permanently
discolor the surface. Be sure that bottles, rags or other materials
with these cleaners never come in contact with the surface.
Examples of harsh cleaners to avoid, include but are not limited to:
Bleach
Drain Cleaners
Metal Cleaners
Oven Cleaners
Rust Removers
Tub and Tile Cleaners
Lime Scale Remover
REMOVAL OF STAINS:
To remove stains, use full strength Fantastik, All Purpose Cleaner,
Formula 409, Pine-Sol, or other mild household cleaners. Blot with
clean, damp, non-abrasive cotton cloth, and rinse with cleaner
water. When recommended cleaner changes its formulation, the
change may be harmful to the surface. Nudo Products, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for these changes. Follow all directions and
warnings on the cleaner label because many are extremely
flammable.
Dyes and pharmaceutical products will permanently stain the
panels. These include hair dyes and rinses, silver nitrate, laundry
bluing, tannic acid, povidone-iodine, dermatological tar compounds,
and peroxide. To reduce these stains, apply a paste of baking soda
and water on the area to pull out the stain. Do not rub, as the paste
will be slightly abrasive. Wipe up the past with a clean, damp, non-
abrasive cotton cloth, and rinse with clean water.
Stains that are stubborn or even permanent and may not disappear
include: wood stains, cash register inks, newsprint, marking pen
inks, indelible ink, food pricing ink, and label inks.
Stubborn stains that may disappear on their own after a short time
or after repeated cleaning include food stains, glass rings, water
marks, coffee and tea stains.
We believe all information given is accurate. It is offered in good faith, but without guarantee. Since conditions of use are beyond our
control, the user assumes all risks. Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for use that infringes on valid patent or as
extending a license under valid permit.
FLAME SPREAD AND SMOKE DEVELOPMENT RATINGS: The
numerical flame spread and smoke development ratings are not
intended to reflect hazards presented by Nudo Product, Inc.
products or any other material under actual fire conditions. These
rating are determined by small-scale tests conducted by
Underwriters Laboratories and other independent testing facilities
using the American Society for Testing and Materials E-84 test
standards (commonly referred to as the “Tunnel-Test”). NUDO
PRODUCTS, INC PROVIDES THESE RATING FOR MATERIAL
COMPARISION PURPOSES ONLY. Like other organic building
materials, (e.g. wood), panels made up of composite material will
burn. When ignited, it may produce dense smoke very rapidly. All
smoke is toxic. Fire safety requires proper design of facilities and
fire suppression systems, as well as precautions during
construction and occupancy. Local codes, insurance requirements
and any special needs of the product user will determine the
correct fire-rated interior finish and fire suppression system
necessary for a specific installation.