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• <br /> EXPERIENCE THE CARLISLE DIFFERENCE 4RL/SLE <br /> SYNTEC SYSTEMS <br /> Sure-Weld TPO <br /> Reinforced Membrane <br /> Heat Aging accelerates the oxidation rate that roughly doubles for each Supplemental Approvals, Statements <br /> 18°F(10°C)increase in roof membrane temperature.Oxidation(reaction and Characteristics: <br /> with oxygen)is one of the primary chemical degradation mechanisms of 1. Sure Weld TPO meets or exceeds the requirements of <br /> roofing materials. <br /> ASTM D6878 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic <br /> Carlisle Testing— Heat Aging Polyolefin-Based Sheet Roofing. <br /> ASTM Requirement Sure-Weld Requirement <br /> 2. Sure-Weld TPO membranes conform to requirements of the US <br /> E.P.A.Toxic Leachate Test(40 CFR part 136)performed by an <br /> ASTM TEST 32 weeks** >128 weeks independent analytical laboratory. <br /> 240°F <br /> **Heat exposure comparable to 3,120 weeks(60 years)at 185°F for 8 hours/day. 3. Sure Weld TPO was tested for dynamic puncture resistance per <br /> ASTM D5635-04 using the most recently modified impact head. <br /> » Test specimen is a 2"by 6"(50.8 mm by 152.4 mm)piece of 45-mil 45-mil(1.14 mm)was watertight after an impact energy of 12.5 J <br /> (1.14 mm)membrane unbacked,placed in circulating hot-air oven. (9.2 ft-lbf)and 60-mil(1.52 mm)was watertight after 22.5 J(16.6 <br /> ft-lbf).80-mil(2.03 mm)Extra was watertight after an impact <br /> » Criterion—no visible cracks after bending aged test specimen around energy of 30.0 J(22.1 ft-lbf). <br /> 3"(76.2 mm)-diameter mandrel. <br /> 4. All FM approved assemblies have been tested to pass FM 4470 for <br /> Q-Trac testing combines accelerated weathering with real-world conditions foot traffic resistance. <br /> using an array of ten mirrors to reflect and concentrate full spectrum <br /> sunlight onto membrane test specimens.The Q-Trac device automatically <br /> tracks the sun's path from morning to night.Also,it adjusts to compensate <br /> for seasonal changes in the sun's altitude.Eight years in 0-Trac testing is <br /> equal to 40 years of real-world exposure.Carlisle requires its Sure-Weld Optional APEEf_'" Protective Film <br /> TPO membranes to pass the equivalent of 40 years of exposure in the Q-Trac. Shield Carlisle's Sure-Weld TPO membrane <br /> from dirt and scuffs during installation with r) �r <br /> Carlisle Testing—Q-Trac APEEL Protective Film.Factory-applied and <br /> ASTM D6878 Requirement Sure-Weld Requirement easy to remove,APEEL eliminates the need PROTECTIVE FILM <br /> ASTM TEST N/A Equivalent of 40 years for rooftop cleaning upon project completion. <br /> N/A of exposure » Ideal for re-roofing,re-cover,and new construction projects <br /> Environmental Cycling subjects the membrane to repeated cycles of » Simple and easy to remove <br /> heat aging,hot-water immersion,and xenon-arc exposure. » Saves time and money when compared to pressure washing <br /> » ASTM requirement—none » Protecting from dirt maintains maximum membrane reflectivity <br /> • Carlisle Extreme test*: and long-term performance <br /> - 10 days heat aging at 240°F(116°C)followed by Installation <br /> - 5 days water immersion at 158°F(70°C)followed by Simply order membrane with APEEL,install,and remove the film to <br /> - 5,040 kJ/m2(2000 hours at 0.70 W/m2 irradiance) reveal a clean,new roof. <br /> xenon-arc exposure » APEEL Protective Film should be removed from within areas <br /> *Test specimen is 2.75"(69.85 mm by 140 mm)by 5.5"piece of that are to be heat welded together.In areas that do not require <br /> membrane with edges sealed. heat-welding,the APEEL Protective Film can be left in place for <br /> up to 90 days without degrading due to its excellent heat-and <br /> *Criterion—after 3 complete cycles,test specimens shall remain UV-resistance. <br /> flexible and not have any cracking under 10x magnification while » When the installation of the entire TPO roofing system is <br /> wrapped around a 3"(76.2 mm)-diameter mandrel. complete,remove and discard the APEEL Protective Film. <br /> 800-479-6832 I P.O.Box 7000 I Carlisle,PA 17013 I Fax:717-245-7053 I www.cariislesyntec.com <br />