*TB 93- Thermo-Gel Flashcards
Following application, Thermo-Gel can be expected to remain in place from ___ to ___ hours.
6 to 36
Thermo-Gel coating dries in place and can be rehydrated how?
Applying a fine mist
Unlike Class A foam, the Thermo-Gel bubble is filled with ____ instead of ____
Water instead of Air
Is Thermo-gel toxic?
No, the product will not harm paint or metal surfaces. When the threat of fire diminishes, the product can normally be hosed off with an ordinary garden hose.
Should Thermo-Gel be used with direct fire attack?
No, it does not provide the reach and handling characteristics normally associated with fire department hose streams. Thermo-Gel should be applied in anticipation of the fire, not as a result of the fire
The equipment provided to dispense Thermo-Gel from the one-gallon container includes?
- One-gallon container
- Spray tip
- Eductor
- Shut-off
- 1” to 1½ ” increaser
- Plastic pick-up tube with check valve and metering device
How should the Thermo-gel be applied to a structure?
Coating should be applied until white and to a ____ inch thickness
Start with roof then to vertical surfaces
1/4”
The one-gallon container of Thermo-Gel will cover approximately ___ to ____ square feet.
500 to 700
Cleaning of the Thermo-Gel appliance should not be delayed more than ___ hours because of Thermo-Gel’s tendency to gel in the appliance.
12
What is the stated shelf life of the 1 gallon Thermo-Gel container?
There is no stated shelf life
Before using a Thermo-Gel container, handshake vigorously for ____ minutes. Invert the container during the shaking period.
2
Thermo-Gel produces a bubble of water surrounded by a _____ shell
Polymer