Corrosion Conversion and Prevention Program for

UST Sumps & Leak Detectors

Presented By – The Grapple Hook GroupDistributors of Iron Ox ProductsAll Products are

Nonflammable

Minimal Power Tools

Required

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Before Treatment

Corrosion on Copper as well. Good idea to remove water

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Before Treatment –

Multiple types of corrosion

Before Treatment –

Removal of blue oxidation on copper is important. Brush lightly. Wear mask.

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Be Prepared for Severe Dryness

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Before Treatment –

Or Sometimes Full of Wet Corroded Muck!

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Before You Start – Supplies and Tools

Safety Glasses Vest Cup of Water Coveralls

Gloves Mask Multiple Rags

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Before You Start – Supplies and Tools

Non Sparking Brass Scrapers & available at Grainger

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Before You Start – Supplies and Tools

Non Sparking Brass Brushes – Available at Auto & Builder Supply Stores

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Before You Start – Supplies and Tools

Disposable Paint Brushes - 1” and 3” and Disposable Paint Cups. Do not put chemical back into bottle. C Stores have cups if you forget.

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Before You Start – Supplies and Tools

To Speed Up Spraying – We recommend using a Milwaukee Sprayer Model A. If you plan to use, you will need portable air supply. Sprayer is used for final coat of 24/7 Plus - Corrosion Inhibitor and Lubricant. If no sprayer is available , product can be brushed.

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Before You Start – Supplies and Tools

One Pint of Iron Ox Steel Curtain Per STP Motor & Assembly

One Can of Iron Ox 24 / 7 Per STP Motor & Assembly

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Before You Start – Supplies and Tools

Six to Seven Feet of ¾ or 1” PVC Pipe for each sump. + PVC cutting tool

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Before You Start – Supplies and Tools

One Iron Ox Vapor Emitter Bulb and Four 6-8” plastic tie wraps per stick

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Typical Station View

Barriers set with cones and tape

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Open Lid Safely / Remove Water

Ventilate Sump Area - Expose Air. Remove any water bottom with rags or hand pump.

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Check with Safety Manager for Company Policy and GearFor Confined Space Entry.

Any power tools used should be UL approved & Intrinsically Safe

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Removing Rust with Brass and Plastic Scraper and Brush

Debris on floor can be removed manually or approve d vacuum

Double Click If Necessary

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Removing Rust with Brass and Plastic Scraper and Brush cont.

Just The Gross and Rust Scale – Ok to leave Surface Rust.

Segment 2 -Double Click If Necessary

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Post Scraping with all loose rust / flakes removed.

Wipe down with damp cloth after scraping to remove any dust / debris.Remove debris from floor with rag.

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Rust Conversion Process with Steel Curtain

Apply Steel Curtain liberally to all metal surfaces in sump area with paint brush. Only metal components with rust will turn dark. One pint per STP assembly.

Segment 1 -Double Click If Necessary

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Rust Conversion Process with Steel Curtain

Two Coats Recommended. Wait 30 Minutes Between Coats.Be Patient! Let it dry.

Segment 2 -Double Click If Necessary

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Steel Curtain only affects areas with rust. No harm to plastics or other surfaces. No Polymer to interfere with future maintenance procedures.

Post Rust Conversion. Rusted Surfaces Have Turned Darker.

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Apply 24/7 Plus Corrosion Inhibitor Treatment With Sprayer @ 80psi +

Two Coats. Apply first coat with paint brush on all Metal components. Wait 20 -30 minutes . Apply second Coat with from sprayer with wide mist pattern from above the STP. Use entire contents for one STP / Leak Detector.

Double Click if Necessary

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Results

Surfaces will have light tackiness and wet look.

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Results

Surfaces will have light tackiness and wet look.

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Results

Surfaces will have light tackiness and wet look.

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Vapor Emitter Stick

Attached Vapor Bulb to PVC Pipe. Make sure bulb is as close to lid as possible.Lean or tie in place. Mark date on bulb and replace with new one in 6 months.

Throw away old bulb. Non Hazardous.

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Completed - Close Lid

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Maintenance and Inspection

Wet Look will wear off first. Expect darker colored components.24/7 Corrosion Inhibitor will eventually wear off due to environment.

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Maintenance and Inspection

We recommend repeat treatment in six months at time of vapor bulb replacement.2nd Treatment will be much easier, less labor than first.

Wipe down copper tube with 24/7 at every opportunity.

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Questions813-877-4665 www.theironox.com

The Grapple Hook GroupHome of the Iron Ox Products

for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

Disclaimer:The suggested solutions for converting and preventing rust with Iron Ox products are provided as excellent solutions based on lab / field testing and customer experiences. However, no guarantee as to any outcome is offered. Additionally, the buyer accepts all responsibility for the end results concerning paint adhesion. The Grapple Hook Groups, its owners, employees or other entities involved will not be held liable for any coating failures, corrosive material use or disposal of any materials involved.

•Consult With the MANUFACTURER of your COATINGS and follow their pre-paint prep instructions to the letter.•Consult with your safety director to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed when using Iron Ox Products.

Because the variables of rust corrosion and applying coatings on metal are so extreme, The Grapple Hook Group can make no guarantee of success as to the longevity of the system against rusting. However, by following the guidelines provided, you will go a long way to having metal surfaces correctly prepared for rust control and top coatings.GHG /042214