BALCO ILLUMITREAD 1531 Installation Instructions

BALCO, INC. ILLUMITREAD
PHOTOLUMINUMESCENT EXIT DOOR,
The following installation instructions are very important. Read them carefully, and be sure you understand
them completely before you begin any work. Store this product in the horizontal position in a clean, dry location.
Store this product in a protected area. Minimum light exposure level necessary to achieve photoluminescence
of the signs is 1 Foot Candle.
Tools required :
This is a list of tools and materials recommended for
use in the installation of these directional signs.
These tools and materials are not provided by
Balco, Inc.
A. Clean Rags
B.Tape Measure
C. Isopropyl Alcohol
D. Clean Bucket (for alcohol/water mix)
PROCEDURES:
These instructions are applicable to Exit Door, Panic
Bars, model 1531. Install indoors only in a location not
exposed to direct sunlight, liquid spray or temperatures
o
outside the range of 50
Ensure temperature of both the directional sign and
the surface to receive it is 60
of installation. These panic bars are aluminum sheet
to which photoluminescent coating is applied. The
installer shall select the installation means suited to
the substrate.
STEP 1. Ensure that the surface to receive the
directional sign is free of dust, oil and other
contaminants. Wipe most aluminum, steel acrylic,
polycarbonate, and painted/sealed substrates to receive
the directional sign with a 50/50 solution of isopropyl
alcohol and water. Routinely replace cleaning cloth
to insure proper cleaning. Some glossy surfaces
(certain paints and expanded rigid PVC board) may
Balco, Inc., 2626 S. Sheridan, PO Box 17249, Wichita, KS 67217
P (316) 945-9328; F (316) 945-0789; www.balcousa.com
PANIC BAR, MODEL 1531

Installation Instructions

Figure 1
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F - 104 F (10 C - 40 C).
o F or higher at the time
Parts:
1. Directional Sign
benefit from slight scuffing with a mild abrasive pad
prior to cleaning with the ispropyl alcohol/water
mixture. Allow the alcohol/water solution used to
clean the substrate to evaporate from the substrate
prior to applying the directional sign.
oils or grease are present, a "degreasing" solvent
such as 3M™ Prep Solvent 70, 3M™ Citrus Base
Cleaner, mineral spirits, naphtha or similar solvents
are suggested to cut the oil. This should always be
followed with an isopropyl alcohol/water cleaning to
help ensure that any residue or film is removed.
Follow the applicable MSDS instructions for handling,
storage and use of whichever primer or solvent is
selected.
STEP 2. Select the means of attachment. For
Balco, Inc. Photoluminescent Exit Door, Panic Bars,
an adhesive that the installer has determined to be
TM
Where heavy
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