Product Test Reports: Material test reports executed by an independent qualified testing agency confirming all foam materials conform to the specified and designed type for suitability. Manufacturer certification: Provide certificates validating that the manufacturer of the expansion control system is certified to the most current version of ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Alternate manufacturers will be considered provided they submit written proof that they are ISO 9001 certified prior to the project bid date. QUALITY ASSURANCE Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer shall have a minimum ten (10) years of experience specializing in the design and manufacture of expansion control systems for use in bridges, parking structures and stadiums. Manufacturer shall be certified to ISO 9001 Quality Management System, and shall have a registered professional engineer under its direct employ with a demonstrated history of designing expansion control systems used in various applications. Installer Qualifications: The specified expansion control system shall be installed by an employer of workers that have completed the Manufacturer’s "factory trained installer" certification program. Factory field technical service shall be required by any installer who has not successfully completed a minimum of two (2) installations of the specified materials. Source Limitations: Obtain expansion control systems through one (1) source from a single Manufacturer. Warranty: The expansion control system shall be warranted for a period of one (1) year when installed by the factory trained installer. Installation shall Manufacturer’s be in strict accordance with technical specifications, details, Manufacturer’s installation instructions and general procedures in effect for normal intended usage and suitable applications under specified design movements and loading conditions. PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Deliver products in Manufacturer's original, intact, labeled containers, and store under cover in a dry location until installed. Store off the ground, protect from weather and construction activities. PART 2 PRODUCTS – 2.1 GENERAL A. Provide Wabo®XPE Foam Joint Seal that consists of a UV stable impermeable closed cell, cross-linked, low density polyethylene non-extrudable foam material. Seal shall not contain EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate), and shall be held in place by a two component 100% solids modified epoxy adhesive.
Product Test Reports: Material test reports executed by an independent qualified testing agency confirming all foam materials conform to the specified and designed type for suitability. Manufacturer certification: Provide certificates validating that the manufacturer of the expansion control system is certified to the most current version of ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Alternate manufacturers will be considered provided they submit written proof that they are ISO 9001 certified prior to the project bid date. QUALITY ASSURANCE Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer shall have a minimum ten (10) years of experience specializing in the design and manufacture of expansion control systems for use in bridges, parking structures and stadiums. Manufacturer shall be certified to ISO 9001 Quality Management System, and shall have a registered professional engineer under its direct employ with a demonstrated history of designing expansion control systems used in various applications. Installer Qualifications: The specified expansion control system shall be installed by an employer of workers that have completed the Manufacturer’s "factory trained installer" certification program. Factory field technical service shall be required by any installer who has not successfully completed a minimum of two (2) installations of the specified materials. Source Limitations: Obtain expansion control systems through one (1) source from a single Manufacturer. Warranty: The expansion control system shall be warranted for a period of one (1) year when installed by the Manufacturer’s factory trained installer. Installation shall be in strict accordance with Manufacturer’s technical specifications, details, installation instructions and general procedures in effect for normal intended usage and suitable applications under specified design movements and loading conditions. PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Deliver products in Manufacturer's original, intact, labeled containers, and store under cover in a dry location until installed. Store off the ground, protect from weather and construction activities. PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. Provide Wabo®XPE Foam Joint Seal that consists of a UV stable impermeable closed cell, cross-linked, low density polyethylene non-extrudable foam material. Seal shall not contain EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate), and shall be held in place by a two component 100% solids modified epoxy adhesive.