Certification & Testing
Certifications:
The certifications below comply with the UL listed mark on all manufactured Tile
Redi® shower pans.
ICC/ANSI A117.1-98
ASTM F462-79
ANSI Z124.2
ANSI Z124-2-1995
B45.0-02
B45.5.02
General:
Tile Redi® waterproof shower modules are plastic shower base receptors designed to have Stone, Marble, Granite or Tile of your choice directly applied to the surface for use in shower stalls. The shower pans are intended for installation in accordance with Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the International Plumbing Code (IPC). The products have been evaluated in accordance with ANSI Z124.2-95. Each shower pan comes with an intergraded code approved drain as part of the unit. The shower pan including drain is listed as a intergraded unit (one piece).
1. Receptor - Polyurethane, manufactured by Bayer Material Science.
Testing
Drain Fitting Test:
Method: A weight of 50+1 lb is applied to the drain and hung in three radial positions, two which are 190 degrees apart for 1 minute. Water and Inks are applied and dried. These areas are then examined for visible cracks.
Point Impact Load Test:
Method: A 1.5 in dia., 0.5 lb steel ball is dropped from 36'' and 24'' in height to threedifferent points of the shower flat areas in the bottom of the units and three different points on the threshold. Water and Inks are applied and dried. These areas are then examined for visible cracks.
Loads, Threshold and Bottom Test:
Method: A pre-load weight of 300+ 5lbs is applied to the center of the bottom of the unit on a weight distribution disk. Three inches in dia.,covered by a 0.5 in thickness of sponge rubber, between the disk and the surface being loaded. This load is Left in place for 2-3 minutes. This load is then removed.
The load was reapplied 15 minutes after removing pre-load for 1-2 minutes. This load was placed in the center of the unit. The deflection under this applied load was measured. After the load was removed the unit was inspected for cracks after inking. This is in accordance with Unit Preparation / Surface Inspection Test.
Radii Load Test:
Method: A nylon rod was passed over all outside radii using approx 10lbs of pressure at an angle tangent to the radius. These areas of impact were inked and dried. The area was examined for visible cracks.
Ignition Test:
Method: Five test specimens were subjected to the Ignition Test described in ANSI Z124- 2-1995 Section 5.6. The test specimen was mounted in a vertical position in a draft free fume hood. A propane torch was used and adjusted to produce a blue flame 25.4 mm (1in) long. The tip of the flame was applied at a 45 degree angle on the opposite side center of the unit. Each specimen was subjected to two 30 s applications of the test flame with 60 s between applications.
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