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Air and surface
temperature must be 50°F (10°C) and rising. |
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Surface must be completely dry. |
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Surface must be free of
any contaminants, which may include but not limited to, oils, grease, sand, dirt, dust,
loose aggregate, curing compound mud, soil and salt. |
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Portland Cement
concrete curing compound must be completely removed by pressure washing, sandblasting, or
grinding the road surface. |
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Do not apply tape directly over
deteriorating markings or substrates. |
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Tapes and Rumble Strips
applied directly over seams and joints must be cut through 1" on both sides of the
joints or seams to prevent de-bonding of large sections of tape. |
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ALWAYS USE BUTT SPLICES |
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Firmly tamp
longitudinal tape in the same direction as tape was applied on the initial pass. A minimum
of three passes total are required. Use a tamper device with a minimum 200 lb. (90kg)
load and a tamping surface a minimum 2" wider than the width of tape being
applied. Never twist the tampering device during tamping. Repeat tamping as necessary
to insure tape has completely conformed to the road surface. |
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Firmly tamp Rumble
Strips and transverse marking symbol/legends using an approved ATM Tamper Cart with a
minimum 200lb./90kg load. A minimum of three passes total are required. |
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ATM Removable Primer is
to be used under the following marginal conditions:
1) When air or surface temperatures are expected to fall below 50°F
(10°C) 24 hours after installation.
2) Rain is expected within 24 hours after installation.
3) When road surfaces are marginal. |
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When removing tape, pull tape at a
90° angle to the pavement. |
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Marked roadway can be open to
traffic immediately. |
