Ecoglo - Visibly better, photo-luminescent, anti-slip marking system

Materials Required

• Ecoglo Step Edge Contrast Strips in 2.45 or 3.06m lengths
• Adhesive (see following)
• Adhesive gun
• Nozzles for adhesive gun
• Guillotine - Hand Operated Plate Shear Model: Opti PS150
• Work benches up to 2.0m long
• Wire brush
• Brush and pan
• Tape measure/ruler/pencil

Adhesive

A polyurethane based adhesive is used for maximum adhesion and filling properties.

Recommended Adhesives
UK & Europe - Simson ISR 70-03
Asia, Australia & New Zealand - Bostik Seal n Flex FC
USA & Canada - Bostik 1100 FS

Expected usage: 30-38 metres per 600ml sausage

Surface Preparation

• Ensure that the surface is dry
• Remove any raised obstacles with a wire brush or hand grinder
• Brush clean of dust and dirt
• If a concrete sealant has been used the reaction of the adhesive with concrete sealant should be tested
• Should sealant not bond with adhesive i) refrain from applying sealant until step products are installed or ii) grind sealant back to original concrete

Cutting

• The step edge contrast strips are easily cut to size with a manual guillotine
• Mark the step edge contrast strip for cutting
• Place into the guillotine and invert the strip so that it is cut while upside down, this will eliminate potential bruising of the anti-slip material

Alignment on Steps

• Mark 50mm (2 inches) from the side edge of the top step
• Mark 50mm (2 inches) from the side edge of the bottom step
• Place a string line between the marks on the top and bottom steps to ensure that the strip on each step will be correctly aligned

Applying Adhesive

• Cut the end of the nozzle to allow a 3mm bead
• Lay the step edge contrast strip face down on the step
• Apply a 3mm (1/8 inch) bead in a wave pattern over the full length of the underside of the strip. The bead should be flattened with the nozzle as pictured
• Keep the adhesive clear of the outside edges of the strip

Applying to Step

• Line up the step edge contrast strip between the string lines
• Align the strip with the edge of the step approximately 5mm to 10mm from the front step edge
• Press to ensure even contact between the adhesive and the surface of the step
• Use your hands to apply firm downward pressure

Curing of Adhesive

• Prevent the strips from being walked on for a minimum of 3 hours
• Any excess adhesive that spills out the side of the strip can be cut away after a minimum of 3 hours curing
• Allow adhesive to cure for 8 to 12 hours before allowing public access
• Curing times will be effected by temperature so a test installation should be carried out to allow for specific local conditions